Maisons Paragon Homes Inc.

Paragon's construction drawings were very detailed and Frank was responsive to comments for a couple rounds of revisions.

They were successful in managing the construction of the building envelope within about 2-3 months and the details were scrutinized with the trades, which was good. My main source of delay was having Hydro Quebec bring power in which was outside of Paragon's control.

Frank was generally very responsive to questions and comments as the construction proceeded.

I found the reference to the Paragon "kit" to be confusing as this is not a typical pre-made kit (e.g. made offsite), but rather a envelope system which was build on site with just about the perfect amount of materials delivered on site for the needs, minimizing waste.

We had a few hiccups, as all construction projects do, and my project is not quite complete yet (still waiting on Hydro Quebec!), but on the whole, I am pleased with the work of Paragon. Frank is particularly knowledgeable.

As a first-time home self-builder, I was particularly comforted knowing I had an experienced Project Manager on my side.

The Paragon approach also saved me money as all components of the project were put out to tender and the range in prices was often huge.

I would not hesitate to recommend them to other self-builders.

Frank, Nicholas, and Nicole's help was invaluable in coordinating all aspects of our project with Bonneville homes.

From initial quotes and coordinating the trades, to reviewing the work done on site, they were there to support and guide us every step of the way and we couldn't have done it without them. They were always available and quick to respond, and we appreciated the wealth of experience they brought to the table.

We wouldn't hesitate to recommend their services!

Astronomical wood prices, overbooked contractors, rising costs of most materials — that’s what building in 2021 has meant to people building homes this year. Every home build is fraught with challenges, but this year has been exceptionally difficult. Francois Murray of Paragon Homes has made this challenging experience bearable for us — more than bearable: enjoyable. Because of his wealth of experience and can-do attitude, our home build is on time. As each new complication appears, Francois finds a solution. He told us at the start of the house-building process that problems would arise, but that there is always a fix — he has been true to promise to find a timely and cost effective answer to each glitch. We are 3/4 of the way through our build, and we still trust and respect the work Francois, the Senior Project Manager, does. We also value highly the attention to detail and thoroughness Nicolas Murray, the Junior Project Manager, applies to our home construction. He responds quickly to texts, phone calls, and emails; we feel he has our best interest at heart as he keeps the contractors on track. We feel that Paragon Homes is giving 150% effort with integrity to ensure we finish this project with a well built home of upstanding craftsmanship—and with smiles on our faces — even in these Covid times.

We chose Paragon Homes to build our forever home as they provided a service that we could not find anywhere else. They allowed us freedom in the design process, with expert advice on architecture, design, budget management, and cutting edge industry practices. They designed a home based on our wants and needs, and respected our budget. Giving us the best value for our money.

The construction process was difficult at times (due to COVID-19), but Paragon Homes was able to adapt and make the best out of a bad situation. We stuck on schedule the best we could. We were always kept up to date with current project statuses, and informed when decisions needed to be made. We also had the opportunity to get our hands dirty and actually help with the construction (minor projects) with our home, which not a lot of home builders will allow.

We are very happy with our home and we are glad we chose Paragon Homes to lead our project.

Paragon Homes helped us build our dream home. Our project started a few months before the Covid-19 pandemic hit our region in Ottawa. Residential construction was halted by the Ontario Provincial government for several months. When construction started again, the prices of building materials rose very quickly and trades workers were very difficult to find because everyone wanted them at the same time. Paragon Homes staff were critical in ensuring that we got the best prices possible and the most experienced trades workers. The prefabricated components of their wall system were already pre-ordered, built and ready to install. They offered manufacturing precision and with their 2x6 framing and extra insulation we have an enhanced R-value and precision built walls. We could not have achieved this level of construction quality and savings without Paragon Homes support.

Thank you very much for your expertise and support.

I liked the service Frank provided and was always on the ball and negotiated the best price for our dealings with the trades. He was on the job site daily to ensure the work was progressing well and that the quality of workmanship was there. Frank is proactive in identifying potential problems and having a back up plan to ensure the timelines of the project are met. His experience and knowledge really helped us attain our dream house. Thank you Frank for all that you have done.

We were happy with the work done by Paragon. The project was completed on time despite covid and some early site issues. Communication with Frank and Nicole was excellent and Frank sent regular updates and would call to let me know of any issues as they arose. Was happy with the way that Frank coordinated and managed the various sub trades. We are very happy with our house. The only disappointment was the cost - total cost was over 30% more than the original estimates pre-tender. That being said, factors outside Paragon’s control such as the timing of our build (winter/spring build seems to be pricier) and trades unwillingness to travel to the location seemed to have resulted in fewer bids and thus higher costs. We worked with Frank’s recommended interior design person Julie as well as their recommended mortgage broker Chad and both were great.

Nous avons choisi Paragon pour la construction de notre maison de rêve et nous n'avons aucun regret. Ils ont su nous guider dès le début du projet avec la création des plans, le bon 'timing' pour effectuer le choix des matériaux de finitions et le choix des contracteurs. Le concept de Paragon est unique. Nous sommes auto-constructeur mais nous achetons aussi un kit de qualité supérieur. En effet, la qualité des matériaux utilisés est supérieur à ce qu'on retrouve avec la compétition. Ce concept nous donne de la flexibilité que l'on ne retrouve pas ailleurs.

Frank et Nicole ont su respecter notre budget, et ils nous ont aussi aider à économiser avec les contracteurs. La communication avec eux est excellente, ils sont toujours disponible peu importe l'heure ou la journée.

Notre projet n'est pas encore terminé mais il tire à sa fin et jusqu'à présent nous sommes très satisfaits et notre maison est exactement comme on l'avait imaginée. Merci Frank et Nicole pour l'excellent service!

Chantal B.

The Stand Easy

Cantley

I would like to share my experience on building a home from scratch with you. I was feeling uncomfortable getting my project started due to no experience in the business of building a new home and no time to oversee all the activities involved. So, I turned to Maisons Paragon Homes for help.

I spent 2 years researching online looking for good contractors to help me build my dream home but none of them gave me that sense of trust. Some of them wanted to charge me for consulting fees which I found strange and their prices added up to a lot higher than my estimate. I picked up the name Maisons Paragon Homes from my search. I spent 2 days learning about what this company offer. One thing that I like was their online estimate calculator. The number that I got from this calculator was in line with my estimate. This was a good indication for me which took me to the next stage.

With careful consideration, I started email communications with Maisons Paragon Homes, and I got a reply the next day from Frank Murray. I also had a few phone conversations with Frank after that. I was impressed by the knowledge Frank had demonstrated to me over the phone about the construction business. As a result, I decided to hire Frank to help me build my home. I used Maisons Paragon Homes for “Architectural Design” and “Construction Project Management Services”. I also bought the Home Package Kit from Paragon Homes because of the R-32 wall insulation system.

Just to be clear, Paragon Homes was only acting as a construction project manager in my case, not a home builder. I am not buying a completely built home from Paragon Homes at a fixed price. I was the custom home builder, a self-builder as I learned this later on during the process. Frank & Nicole went through the whole tendering process and pre-picked the best contractors for me. They always tried to stay within the budget and often would re-negotiate for better prices for me. This had saved me some money. One thing that I really like was, during the entire building process, they acted like they were building their own home. Judging based on that, I knew I had hired the right person for the job.

My house was built on a high hill and it’s about 100 km out of town. Well, it was referred to as a mountain by most contractors. Due to that, I was charged a much higher price for everything. We had to prepare special plateau here and there at high cost to enable the truck to get up there to do the work. My site was full of sand/rocks and every time it rained, it washed away a lot of the sand. Erosions occurred all over the place which required repair and drove up the price of building. It went over the budget by quite a bit but that had nothing to do with Maisons Paragon Homes. I guess I can blame it on the site, price of materials, labour cost and the local laws for driving the cost of the project up. However, it would have cost me more money if I managed this project myself.

A project once I thought was impossible, now has become a reality for me and my family. Without the help of Maisons Paragon Homes, this dream home would have never been realized. Even though we had many issues to deal with during the building process, many disagreements and many delays, we managed to come out of it with a beautiful home. As for that, I would like to thank Frank & Nicole for sticking with me all the way through to the end, and for their patience and professionalism in dealing with many issues. I am very happy with the quality of my home, structure and appearance wise. My family is looking forward to spending our first winter in this home this year.

If you are in search for somebody to help you with your project, I recommend you touch base with Maisons Paragon Homes.

Saly Leak, CEng, MIET

Lanark Highlands, Ontario

May 30, 2017

After over two years of research on building our new custom home, we chose to go with Paragon Homes.

Such a big project comes with a lot of challenges and financial consideration. Frank Murray from Paragon Homes ‘the owner’ took our dream and idea and made it possible.

Paragon took charge of our design, custom plan including all of the engineering on the structure, the mechanical engineering and all of the other aspect of the design of our new custom home.

With Paragon Homes management systems and tendering process, we did save big time on the total construction cost. Frank was also on site every day managing and supervising all the trades and vendors and ensuring quality control and all inspections.

We did have some issues with a few trades but Frank took charge and resolved the problems.

We also purchased Paragon Home package kit due to the high efficiency of their system and more specifically the R-32 wall system and the overall quality of the material included in the kit.

We are certainly happy we did as we ended up with a home that will cost very little to run.

Without any hesitation, we would recommend to anyone wishing to build their dream home to Paragon.

Sylvie Lesieur

St-Eustache, Québec