Landry Homes

Aerial view of a residential neighbourhood in Edmonton Alberta with custom homes and mature trees

Where We Build: Edmonton, Sherwood Park, and St. Albert

One of the first questions people ask when they reach out is some version of: โ€œDo you build out here?โ€ Fair question. A lot of builders market broadly and then quietly limit where theyโ€™ll actually take on a project. Landry Homes builds in Edmonton, Sherwood Park, and St. Albert. Thatโ€™s…
Custom home builder walking through a high quality home under construction in Edmonton

Why We Limit the Number of Homes We Build Each Year

We get asked this occasionally, usually by clients whoโ€™ve done their research: โ€œHow many homes do you build a year?โ€ When we answer โ€” and itโ€™s a number thatโ€™s deliberately smaller than what most builders our size would aim for โ€” the follow-up question is usually: โ€œWhy?โ€ This post is…
Detached garage with finished suite above it at dusk in Edmonton residential backyard

Garage Suites in Edmonton: Rules, Costs, and What to Expect

Garage suites โ€” sometimes called garage loft suites or carriage houses โ€” are one of the most-asked-about features in Edmonton custom home builds right now. The appeal is obvious: rental income, in-law suite, home office, or housing for adult children, all on your own property without giving up your garage.…
Homeowners and builder reviewing floor plans and material samples at a bright modern table

What Does a Home Design Consultation Actually Look Like?

Most people who call us have the same concern: โ€œI donโ€™t want to waste your time if Iโ€™m not ready.โ€ Hereโ€™s the thing โ€” thereโ€™s no such thing as not being ready for an initial consultation. You donโ€™t need a floor plan, a lot, or a firm budget. You just…
Custom home exterior in Edmonton Alberta during winter with snow on the roof

How Edmonton’s Climate Affects Custom Home Construction

Edmontonโ€™s climate is one of the most demanding in Canada for residential construction. Weโ€™re talking about a city where temperatures can hit -40ยฐC in January and +35ยฐC in July โ€” a swing of 75 degrees over the course of a year. Add in significant freeze-thaw cycling in spring and fall,…
Side by side comparison of modern farmhouse and contemporary custom homes in Edmonton

Modern Farmhouse vs. Contemporary: What’s Right for Your Edmonton Neighbourhood?

Two styles dominate the custom home conversation in Edmonton right now: modern farmhouse and contemporary. Both are popular, both photograph well, and both can be executed beautifully. But theyโ€™re not interchangeable โ€” and one of them is almost certainly a better fit for your neighbourhood and lifestyle than the other.…
New infill home under construction on a narrow lot in an established Edmonton neighbourhood

Building Infill in Edmonton: What You Need to Know

Infill development is one of the most misunderstood parts of Edmontonโ€™s housing market. The idea is straightforward: tear down an older home on an existing city lot, and build a new one (or two) in its place. The execution is anything but simple. Done right, infill gives you a brand-new…
Builder handing over house keys to couple at front door of new custom home

What’s Included in an Edmonton New Home Warranty?

When you buy or build a new home in Alberta, youโ€™re automatically covered by the Alberta New Home Warranty Program (ANHWP). Most buyers know the warranty exists โ€” fewer understand exactly what it covers, what it doesnโ€™t, and what to do when something goes wrong. This post breaks down the…
Builder reviewing floor plans with homeowners on a construction site

How to Choose a Custom Home Builder in Edmonton

Choosing a home builder is one of the most consequential decisions youโ€™ll make in the whole process. The wrong one costs you money, time, and a lot of stress. The right one makes building a home feel manageable โ€” even enjoyable. This isnโ€™t a generic checklist youโ€™ve seen before. This…
Residential street with newer custom homes in Sherwood Park Alberta

Building in Sherwood Park vs. Edmonton: What’s Different?

A lot of clients come to us having already narrowed their search to two options: stay inside Edmonton city limits, or build in Sherwood Park. Both are great choices โ€” but theyโ€™re not interchangeable, and the differences matter more than most people expect going in. Weโ€™ve built in both. This…
Custom home framing under construction in Edmonton Alberta autumn

Edmonton Custom Home Timeline: What to Expect Month by Month

One of the first things people ask when theyโ€™re thinking about building a custom home in Edmonton is some version of: โ€œHow long is this going to take?โ€ Itโ€™s a fair question, and the honest answer is usually 12 to 14 months from contract signing to possession โ€” sometimes less…
Newly completed custom home exterior in Edmonton Alberta at golden hour

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Custom Home in Edmonton in 2025?

If youโ€™ve started researching custom home costs in Edmonton, youโ€™ve probably run into a lot of vague answers โ€” โ€œit depends,โ€ โ€œanywhere from $300K to $1M,โ€ and the always-helpful โ€œcall for a quote.โ€ Thatโ€™s not useful when youโ€™re trying to figure out whether building is even an option for your…