BG Custom Homes Limited
BG Custom Homes Limited
BG Custom Homes Limited is a Halifax-based design-and-build firm specializing in custom homes and renovations, with services spanning residential design, structural engineering, project management and construction. Brad Goodsell Design | Build Inc. was incorporated in 2016, and the business adopted its current name in 2023. Each project is assigned a project manager and lead carpenters.
Business Highlights
- The company lists a 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the custom home builder category.
- The company lists an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
- The company says it is a member in good standing with the Atlantic Home Warranty Program.
- The company identifies itself as a preferred partner of Efficiency Nova Scotia.
Service Area
Halifax and throughout Nova Scotia.
Local Business Taking Calls
BG Custom Homes Limited is one of 8 home builders ProsGrade lists in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
10 services listed, including Custom home construction, Major renovations and additions and Secondary suites. Open weekdays, closed on weekends. Rated 4.6 from 22 reviews.
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How This Business Compares
How BG Custom Homes Limited compares with the other 7 home builders on ProsGrade in Halifax, using public Google ratings and review counts.
- Ranks in the top half of the 8 Halifax home builders on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
- Has more Google reviews (22) than 4 of the 7 other Halifax home builders on ProsGrade.
Services Covered
10 services- Custom home constructionConstruction grades from average and custom to high-performance and luxury.
- Major renovations and additionsFull rebuilds and exterior overhauls; added levels and reconfigured spaces.
- Secondary suitesBasement apartments, attached additions and stand-alone structures.
- Multi-unit residential
- Light commercial fit-upsRenovations of other businesses' spaces.
- Design servicesStand-alone design; concept floor plans, 3D models, renderings and walkthroughs.
- Permit drawings and acquisitionPermit sets, construction-ready plans and permit acquisition.
- Residential structural engineeringDesign and analysis of residential structures.
- Structural inspections and assessmentsStructural-integrity assessments and detailed reports.
- Construction administrationSite visits, progress monitoring, quality control and contractor coordination.
Reviews
What customers say
Several reviewers describe Jessica Goodland's structural-engineering work as practical and professional; one also praises a punctual, thorough inspection. A homeowner says an extension rebuild finished on time and on budget with a respectful, responsive crew. One customer reports little site supervision and plumbing that froze and burst, causing extensive damage, and says BG Custom Homes abandoned the project and stopped responding.
Customer Reviews
Steven Purdy
liam Waterproof
Yolande Mason
Geoff Wilson
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does BG Custom Homes' planning and construction take?
Design and planning typically takes three to six months or longer; basic economy/standard builds usually take five to eight months, while custom/luxury builds take 12 to 24 months or longer.
Does BG Custom Homes work from existing plans?
Yes. It can build from an existing set, modify plans, or prepare supplemental details for HRM or issued-for-construction drawings.
What contract types does BG Custom Homes offer?
It offers fixed-price contracts when a project's scope is clear, and cost-plus contracts when the scope is not yet settled or clear.
Does BG Custom Homes offer modular or panelized builds?
It usually builds in situ; simple transportable modular or panelized construction may suit some circumstances.








