Free Resources
Edenlane Homes is continually in the process of creating free resources for our clients to help answer the most frequently asked questions about the design and build industry and our company. Our free resources range from reports to brochures. Each available resource is described on this page. Use the form below to request copies of our free resources. Please note, our resources are only available electronically, so please check that your email address is spelled properly when filling out the request form!
Available Resources
1. Report: Top Ten Things You Should Know About Your Builder Before You Hire Request ItemBased on information from the Canadian Home Builders Association, this report details the top ten questions you should ask any builder that you are considering for your project. When you buy a home or renovate, you are also buying the builder. Therefore, you need to pay as much attention to choosing the right builder as you do to the right home or renovation. Asking the questions suggested in this report will give you the information you need to choose a builder with confidence.
2. Report: Top Ten Things To Look For In A Good Design Request ItemBased on information from the Canadian Home Builders Association, this report outlines the characteristics you should look for in a quality design. Good home design begins with an understanding of how people live in their homes. New home builders and renovators are offering plans and designs to meet the needs of today's consumers, using modern technology to build homes that are attractive, highly functional, and feel good to live in.
3. Report: Choosing A Builder And/Or Renovator - The Competitive Bidding Process Request ItemBased on information from the Canadian Home Builders Association, this report uncovers the mysteries of the competitive bidding process and provides guidelines on how to go about choosing builders, submitting bids, and making your descision.
4. Report: Budgeting For Your Custom Home Construction Project Request ItemThis report was created to help you budget for your custom design and build project. Budgeting is a difficult task and should include many items that are not always apparent such as development fees and permits, demolition, site preparation, lot servicing, design costs, and landscaping. The report explains why various items should be accounted for and approximately how much you should expect to spend on each.
5. NEW! Report: The Tarion Warranty Corporation - Why Choose A Tarion Registered Builder Request ItemBased on information from the Tarion Warranty Corporation this report was created to help you understand the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act and how it applies to your construction project. Find out how the new home warranty is administered and what items are covered, including the statutory one, two, and seven year warranties.
6. Brochure: Edenlane Homes - Refining The Art Of Design And The Craft Of Construction Request ItemA two-page colour brochure that provides details about Edenlane Homes, client expectations, services, and products. The brochure includes renderings of our most popular designs and photos of past projects ranging from garages to boathouses to homes.
Request Form
Use the form provided below to request your copies of our free resources. Don't forget to include your address if you would like to receive those resources that are only available by mail.