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BG Custom Homes Limited

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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.

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BG Custom Homes Limited is one of 8 home builders ProsGrade lists in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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Listing details

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

Shawn G

Strongly recommend staying away from this company. I have completed multiple projects with them, and the quality, professionalism, and oversight have declined significantly over time. My most recent project was well into the six-figure range and was an absolute failure. There was little to no supervision on site, and the company went through three different project managers in less than six months, resulting in a complete lack of accountability. Basic site management was neglected to the point that the house was not being monitored, allowing plumbing to freeze and burst and causing extensive, entirely preventable damage throughout the home. I do not write reviews lightly, but this experience was serious enough that I feel obligated to warn others. Ultimately, BG Custom Homes abandoned the project and stopped responding altogether. It has now been eight months with zero contact. I have extensive documentation, including photos and records, and am willing to provide proof of the issues encountered. There are far more competent and reliable builders available. Do your research carefully and avoid this company.
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Steven Purdy

In my capacity as Construction Manager for Glass Brothers Construction Ltd. (GBCL), I have had the pleasure of working with Jessica Goodland from BG Custom Homes Limited's - Structural Engineering Department. Ms. Goodland has always displayed outstanding professionalism, pragmatisim and outside the box thinking to provide the most cost effective solutions to our structural engineering questions in a timely fashion. She has also been most accommodating to GBCL's inspection requests.
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liam Waterproof

Jessica Goodland has been a trusted structural engineer we have worked with for several years and has been our go-to on most of our projects. She works hard to develop practical solutions, even in challenging structural situations, and is always patient and easy to work with. Her field experience gives her a strong understanding of real-world site conditions, and she designs plans with that in mind rather than taking a cookie-cutter approach. She also makes an effort to help all parties come to a reasonable resolution. We highly recommend Jessica. Liam Kyle’s Basement Waterproofing
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Yolande Mason

I contacted Jessica Goodland a Structural Engineer for the firm at BG Custom Homes Ltd. for a structural inspection of a home. She was punctual, did a thorough inspection and provided a complete and concise structural report of the home in question. I found her approach very professional and thorough and highly recommend her services
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Geoff Wilson

We worked with BG Custom Homes on an extension rebuild project in 2021-2022. I found them through the Better Business Bureau website. They were the only firm out of many who would even look at our project. Over a number of months we worked with them to scope out the project and through each successive phase. The project was completed on time, on budget, with (almost) no surprises. The entire team, from the owner, project manager, and the onsite construction crew were fantastic to work with… respectful, responsive and professional at every step in the project. They moved heaven and earth for us to make this life-disrupting renovation go as smoothly as possible. The quality of the workmanship was spectacular. You can tell these are people who love what they do, including being dedicated to the needs of their clients. I would do it all over again if I had to and if I knew I would be working with this company. I honestly can’t say enough good things about them. I’ve added a few photos that really don’t do the project justice but as proof that they more than delivered on our expectations. Strongly recommend BG Custom Homes.
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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.