Matthew Hudson
We’ve been doing work for Donovan Homes now for two years. They’re professional, friendly and most importantly honest. Always a pleasure doing business with them.
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Donovan Homes
Donovan Homes
Donovan Homes is a residential development company based in St. John's that builds new homes and develops neighbourhoods. It handles land development, installs its own water and sewer services, and uses its own heavy equipment for earthwork.
Business Highlights
- Donovan Homes says it has been named an Energy Star Builder.
- Donovan Homes guarantees its work through an in-house warranty for the first two years after possession.
- Every Donovan Home is covered by the 10-Year Atlantic New Home Warranty Program.
Service Area
St. John's, Mount Pearl, Conception Bay South, and Paradise.
Local Business Taking Calls
Donovan Homes is one of 10 renovation contractors ProsGrade lists in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Listing details
5 services listed, including New home construction, Plan customization and Basement apartments. Open 4 days a week. Rated 4.6 from 15 reviews.
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How This Business Compares
How Donovan Homes compares with the other 9 renovation contractors on ProsGrade in St. John's, using public Google ratings and review counts.
- Ranks in the top half of the 10 St. John's renovation contractors on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
- Has more Google reviews (15) than 6 of the 9 other St. John's renovation contractors on ProsGrade.
Services Covered
5 services- New home constructionstandard plans; occasional from-scratch custom plans
- Plan customizationchanges to standard plans to suit individual needs
- Basement apartmentsone- and two-bedroom options in selected models; additional cost
- Basement apartment rough-insadditional-cost plumbing and electrical for a future apartment
- Energy Star-standard constructionqualifying homes can include insulation upgrades, high-performance windows and more efficient heating
Reviews
What customers say
Customers praise the homebuilding process and staff communication. One homeowner says staff promptly answered questions when an apartment was added seven years after the original build.
Customer Reviews
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One of a few builders still using plywood sheathing which should be code.Great people to deal with and have built hundreds of homes in our province.We are looking forward to our journey with Donovans as we just purchased our home to be finished and we get to have some say in the finishes. The plywood factor alone was enough for me.I have been in the industry and OSB should be banned in building.PAY THE EXTRA FOR plywood
Kenmount Kupcakes
We’re extremely happy with the building process with donovan homes. They were quick to get back to us on everything I emailed about(pretty much a daily basis). We built a custom two storey and we are extremely happy with the final product, even five years later!
-Sara
Robert Barrett
The staff at Donovan homes go above and beyond pre & post build. We’ve had no issues with our home. Even 7 years later when we added an apartment they got back to us right away and answered many questions we had. Their prices, service & build quality can’t be beat!
Colin Barry
Right from our initial sit down to the final day before occupation the DH team from top down were a fantastic company to work with in our first home build. The very reasonable base price of the home was what first caught our eye. The flexibility the company allowed us in customizing our build to fit our needs and interests coupled with the quality building materials (especially the use of pile wood not chip wood) used only added to our positive experience. In any home build there are some hiccups along the way, fortunately, from our experience, DH prides itself in accommodating these issues in a timely and effective manner. We would highly recommend this company for any customers looking to get off on the right with any residential building pursuit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Donovan Homes take to build a new home?
Construction generally takes about five to six months after the initial building permits are received.
Can Donovan Homes build on customer-owned land?
It will usually quote a build on customer-owned land when the property is within a reasonable distance of its operations.
Can buyers choose their own finish suppliers?
Yes. Buyers can choose their own cabinets, flooring and lighting from suppliers of their choosing.
How does Donovan Homes handle changes after a purchase agreement is signed?
Changes after signing must be formally requested and approved by the customer in advance.