Back Home Country!
Melanson Homes & Renovations adds new lyrics to a country favourite!
Abuilder that can recreate genuine forms and personal vision to build better together, Melanson Homes & Renovations succeeds so that your dreams can last a lifetime. With home and family their top priority, their complete commitment and customer service ensures that they make every effort in improving both.
A man who learned ‘from the ground up’ what it takes and how to achieve it, Jeff Melanson recalls his history, “Before starting Melanson a few years ago, I worked for the last fifteen years in management with top home builders in Calgary. We know how to build a home.” A diverse builder that can accommodate many types of builds, Melanson partners with care in building family futures.
Proud of their level of teamwork that includes designers, dedicated suppliers, and homeowners that remain engaged throughout the process, they work collectively to ensure a home of lasting memories. This sprawling, 2,896-square-foot bungalow with loft in Priddis, displays a deceptively simple, open concept that hosts a deep connection to intrinsic attractions and the home front.
“This was the homeowner’s 35th build and they admit, their last home,” shares Jeff. “The couple has a large family and a yen to entertain during the holidays.” Desiring a open and airy, wellbuilt home that would take full advantage of mountain views from their three-acre lot, viewscale windows encompass the entire west face of the home.
The home was further energy modeled and carefully examined from a rain, wind, and snow perspective, which guided insulation for maximized energy efficiency and window placement. The fourteen-foot vaulted ceiling features an open truss system with large windows and a covered patio with entrancing views from three sides.
“The client was thrilled and were involved from a napkin drawing to completion,” recalls Jeff. “We are a small volume builder and my wife Leslie-ann lends creative direction to the build so personal attention is a given.”
“We have built many homes and took the best features from each, such as a large kitchen, triple-car garage, and a walkout bungalow design,” state the homeowners. Jeff was recommended to them and worked initially on their previous home. “He did a beautiful job on our basement. We wanted to move out to the country next, so we asked him.”
The huge island in the kitchen has stools that face mountain vistas and the lady of the house admits that it is her favourite place to be. “Melanson worked with our finalized plans and it turned out exactly as we wanted. It was wonderful working together.”
Notably specific in what they respected and admired about the experience, three key factors were important to the client and achieved. “They committed to the quality of work and made sure it was excellent, including their sub trades. There was also trust and communication; they provided good advice on challenges and changes, were easy to talk to, and always got back to us right away. Lastly, it was Melanson’s ability to meet our budget and deadlines. The budget Jeff gave us was incredibly accurate and they finished on time. It was a six-month build and they were with us every step of the way.”