# Custom Home Project Management Burlington | One PM > One dedicated project manager from consultation to occupancy, included in every Burlington custom home build. Schedule, trades, inspections and weekly updates. URL: https://customhomebuilderburlington.ca/custom-home-project-management/ ![Project manager with a tablet beside a timber-framed custom home in Burlington](/images/misc/project-manager-in-white-hard-hat-and-hi-vis-vest-.webp) Included in Every Build Est. 2003 # Custom Home Project Management Burlington, ON | Dedicated PM Per Build Last updated: October 13, 2026 Every build gets one dedicated project manager who runs the schedule, trades, inspections, selections and updates from first consultation to occupancy. One phone, one email, one contact, for the whole project. Project management is included in every contract, not sold as an add-on, which means Toronto commuters can follow the build remotely and still have one person who knows every detail. Alvaro R. in Roseland described it as one phone call for 11 months. Typical range Included in every build Timeline Consultation to final occupancy Request a Free Lot Evaluation [#lot-evaluation-form →](#lot-evaluation-form) Direct Desk: (647) 277-2001 [tel:+16472772001 →](tel:+16472772001) 14-18W Permit Speed 7-Year Tarion Warranty $5M Liability + WSIB Request received Thanks, we have your lot details. We will call you back within 24 hours during business hours (Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-3pm). Need us sooner? Call (647) 277-2001 [tel:+16472772001 →](tel:+16472772001) . Free Lot Review ## Discreet Assessment and Lot Review Find out if your lot works before you spend on drawings. 24-hour callback during business hours. - 14-18 Week Permits - Tarion 7-Year Warranty - $5M Liability + WSIB - OHBA Member - BCIN Part 9 - Since 2003 What We Do ## What Is Included in Custom Home Project Management? Every build gets one dedicated project manager who runs the schedule, trades, inspections, selections and updates from consultation to occupancy. Project management is included in every contract, not sold as an add-on, which means Toronto commuters can follow the build remotely and still have one person who knows every detail. - One PM consultation to occupancy - Schedule, trades, inspections and selection deadlines - Regular written and photo updates; site walks at milestones - PDI and Tarion handover - Single point of contact for neighbours and lenders - Draw milestones aligned with construction mortgage inspections ![Construction schedule with milestone dates and site photos on a tablet](/images/misc/construction-schedule-gantt-chart-on-tablet-with-m.webp) Project Management Included in every build Includes SchedulingTrade coordinationInspectionsClient updatesPDI + handover Timeline Consultation to final occupancy Get a written number for your lot [#lot-evaluation-form →](#lot-evaluation-form) Custom Home Builder Burlington [/ →](/) provides custom home project management, construction scheduling, trade coordination and Tarion handover support throughout Burlington and Halton Region, backed by 22+ years combined Halton design-build experience. This page explains what your project manager does, how updates work for remote clients and how the pre-delivery inspection and warranty are handled. ## What Is Custom Home Project Management? Building a custom home involves dozens of trades, several agencies, hundreds of decisions and a schedule that runs for well over a year. Project management is the work of keeping all of that moving in the right order: planning the schedule, coordinating trades, ordering materials, booking inspections, tracking selections and keeping you informed. On many projects, that role is split. A salesperson sells the job, a designer draws it, a rotating site supervisor builds it, and a warranty department handles problems afterward. Each handoff is a chance for something to be lost. Our model is simpler. **One dedicated project manager** carries your build from first consultation to occupancy and through warranty. One phone, one email, one contact. ## What Your Project Manager Does | Area | What it includes | | --- | --- | | Schedule | Master schedule with milestones, selection deadlines and draw points | | Trades | Sequencing, scopes, site meetings and quality checks | | Materials | Ordering against lead times, especially windows, stone and millwork | | Inspections | Burlington Building Division and Electrical Safety Authority bookings and results | | Selections | Finish choices tracked against written allowances and deadlines | | Updates | Regular written and photo updates, site walks at milestones | | Neighbours | Notices, a single point of contact and site tidiness | | Lender | Draw documentation aligned with construction mortgage inspections | | Handover | Pre-delivery inspection, system orientation and Tarion enrolment | | Warranty | Follow-up on Tarion 1-year, 2-year and 7-year items | ## Inspections and Compliance Your project manager books and attends every required inspection. **Burlington Building Division** inspects footings, foundation and drainage, framing, plumbing and HVAC rough-in, insulation and air barrier, and final occupancy under **OBC Part 9**. The **Electrical Safety Authority** inspects electrical rough-in and final. On regulated lots, the PM also keeps **Conservation Halton** permit conditions in place, such as silt fencing and tree protection, and tracks any **Niagara Escarpment Commission** permit conditions. Approvals under **Zoning By-law 2020** and the **Halton Region Official Plan** are handled before construction by our in-house expeditor, and the PM inherits a permit package that is already coordinated. Every home meets **TGS Tier 1** performance, is designed by **BCIN**\-qualified staff and is enrolled with **Tarion** before occupancy. > **Why one contact matters** > > Alvaro R. built a $1.78M Craftsman in Roseland. His summary: managed every piece of paper with the city and Niagara Escarpment Commission, we just picked finishes, project manager Carlos knew every detail, one phone call for 11 months. ## Building While You Work in Toronto Many of our clients are relocating from Toronto and still work downtown during the build. Our process is designed for that: 1. **A written schedule** you can plan your life around, updated in writing if anything moves. 2. **Regular written and photo updates**, so you can see progress without driving to site. 3. **Site walks at milestones** that matter: foundation, framing, rough-ins, pre-drywall and PDI. 4. **Selections booked in advance**, with clear deadlines and allowance pricing. 5. **Decisions in writing**, including any change, with the cost shown before work proceeds. Farah N. moved from Midtown Toronto and could only visit on weekends. She said the weekly photo updates meant she never felt out of the loop. ## The Pre-Delivery Inspection and Tarion Handover Before you take possession, your project manager walks the home with you for the **pre-delivery inspection (PDI)**. You see how each system works, from the furnace or heat pump to the ERV and water shut-offs, and any items that need attention are recorded on the Tarion PDI form and scheduled for completion. The home is enrolled with **Tarion** before occupancy and carries 1-year workmanship, 2-year mechanical and 7-year major structural coverage. After you move in, warranty items go back to the same team. Robert T.’s Tarion 1-year list in Tyandaga was two small items, both fixed within a week. ## Included in Every Build Project management is not an upsell. It is included in every design-build contract [/design-build-custom-home/ →](/design-build-custom-home/) , every new custom home [/new-custom-home-construction/ →](/new-custom-home-construction/) and every luxury build [/luxury-custom-home-construction/ →](/luxury-custom-home-construction/) . There is no separate management fee and no cost-plus percentage. It is part of the fixed price. Transparent Pricing ## How Much Does Custom Home Project Management Cost in Burlington? Custom Home Project Management is included in every build we sign. It is not sold as an add-on, and there is no separate management fee. Deposit Only the lot evaluation fee before contract, then 10 percent at signing. Five milestone draws Permit, excavation, framing, mechanical rough-in and final occupancy. Change orders None without your written approval. Finish allowances are written into the contract. | Feature | Typical Provider | Custom Home Builder Burlington | | --- | --- | --- | | Point of contact | Rotating site supervisors | One PM from consultation to occupancy | | Updates | When you call | Regular written and photo updates | | Cost | Separate management fee or cost-plus | Included in every build | | Warranty follow-up | New contact after handover | Same PM handles Tarion items | Estimate your own budget with the custom home cost estimator [/tools/ →](/tools/) . Why Us ## Why Choose Custom Home Builder Burlington for Project Management? A calm, exacting process backed by numbers, by-laws and named projects. ### One person knows everything No handoffs between sales, design, site and warranty. The same PM carries the whole project. ### Built for remote clients Written and photo updates mean Toronto commuters only visit for decisions that need them. ### Selections on time Deadlines tied to the schedule keep windows, stone and millwork from stalling the build. ### Inspections handled Burlington Building Division and ESA inspections booked, attended and documented. ### Included, not extra There is no separate management fee. Project management is part of every contract. ### Named by clients Roseland clients named Carlos as the reason the build felt simple. How It Works ## How Does Project Management Work? Every step has an owner, a document and a date. 1. 1 ### Kick-off Your PM is introduced at consultation and stays with the project to the end. Consultation 2. 2 ### Master schedule A written schedule with milestone dates, selection deadlines and draw points. Before permit 3. 3 ### Selections Finish selections booked to deadlines so long-lead items arrive on time. During design and early build 4. 4 ### Build and inspections Trades sequenced, inspections booked, regular written and photo updates. 10-16 months 5. 5 ### PDI and warranty Pre-delivery inspection, Tarion enrolment and follow-up on warranty items. Move-in and after ## Find out if your lot works before you spend on drawings. Written lot evaluation in about two weeks. No deposit, no construction contract. Request a Free Lot Evaluation [/contact/ →](/contact/) (647) 277-2001 [tel:+16472772001 →](tel:+16472772001) Our Work ## Project Management: Recent Work Across Halton Site and finished-home photos from our Burlington and Halton projects. Select any image to enlarge. See all projects [/projects/ →](/projects/) Client Experience ## What Clients Say About Our Project Management Work Every quote below is from a client who signed a fixed-price contract with us. We do not display a star rating because we have not imported third-party reviews. > "Managed every piece of paper with the city and Niagara Escarpment Commission. We just picked finishes. Project manager Carlos knew every detail. One phone call for 11 months." **Alvaro R.**, Roseland$1,780K Craftsman > "We tore down our 1962 bungalow and rebuilt on the same lot for retirement. The demolition permit, new water lateral and grading plan were all sorted before a single machine showed up. Permit came through in 16 weeks, exactly as promised." **Gary W.**, Palmer$890K infill rebuild > "After 30 years in Oakville we wanted something smaller but better. Main-floor primary suite, elevator rough-in and stone that will not need attention for decades. Every allowance was in writing, so when I chose upgraded white oak I knew the exact cost the same afternoon. Tarion enrolment was done before we moved in." **Hannah K.**, Millcroft$2,140K luxury FAQ ## Project Management Questions Straight answers about custom home project management in Burlington and Halton. Have a question about your own lot? Request a Free Lot Evaluation [/contact/ →](/contact/) (647) 277-2001 [tel:+16472772001 →](tel:+16472772001) Is project management included in the build price? Yes. Project management is included in every contract we sign, not sold as an add-on. Your project manager runs the schedule, trades, inspections, selections and updates from consultation to occupancy, and there is no separate management fee. How often will I get updates during construction? You receive regular written and photo updates throughout construction, plus site walks at key milestones such as foundation, framing, rough-ins and pre-drywall. Many clients, like Sofia and Marco D. in South Oakville, receive photos every Friday. Can I manage the build remotely while working in Toronto? Yes. Many of our clients still work downtown during their build. With written and photo updates, a shared schedule and selection deadlines booked in advance, most only visit the site a handful of times between excavation and the pre-delivery inspection. Who coordinates inspections and trades? Your project manager does. They sequence trades, order materials against the schedule, book Burlington Building Division inspections at footing, framing, rough-ins, insulation and final occupancy, book Electrical Safety Authority inspections and share the results with you. What happens at the pre-delivery inspection? The pre-delivery inspection, or PDI, is a walk-through of the finished home before you take possession. Your project manager shows you how the systems work, records any items that need attention on the Tarion PDI form, and schedules their completion. It is an important part of your Tarion warranty record. Who do I call about warranty items after I move in? The same team. Your project manager coordinates warranty items under the Tarion 1-year, 2-year and 7-year coverage. Robert T.'s 1-year list in Tyandaga was two small items, both fixed within a week. How are selection deadlines set? Each finish category has a selection deadline tied to the construction schedule and the lead time of the product. Windows, stone and custom millwork come first because they take the longest to arrive. Can the PM work with my construction lender? Yes. We align draw milestones with your lender's inspection schedule and provide the documentation lenders typically request at each draw. 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Tarion Details [/new-custom-home-construction/ →](/new-custom-home-construction/) ![Luxury limestone and glass custom home on the Burlington waterfront at golden hour](/images/misc/luxury-limestone-and-floor-to-ceiling-glass-custom.webp) Core Builds [/luxury-custom-home-construction/ →](/luxury-custom-home-construction/) ### Luxury Custom Home Construction [/luxury-custom-home-construction/ →](/luxury-custom-home-construction/) $1.6M-$3.5M 4,500-8,000 sqft signature homes with limestone, white oak, blackened steel and floor-to-ceiling glass, built at a fixed price. Fixed price . Tarion Details [/luxury-custom-home-construction/ →](/luxury-custom-home-construction/) ![Permit drawing set with site plan and grading plan on a desk in our Burlington office](/images/misc/permit-drawing-set-with-site-plan-grading-plan-and.webp) Permits + Lot [/building-permit-application/ →](/building-permit-application/) ### Burlington Building Permit Application [/building-permit-application/ →](/building-permit-application/) $8.5K-$24K Our in-house expeditor prepares, submits and tracks your permit, variance and agency approvals on one desk. Fixed price . Tarion Details [/building-permit-application/ →](/building-permit-application/) ![](/images/misc/custom-home-framing-at-golden-hour-on-established-.webp) Start With the Lot ## Ready to price your project management project? Book a written lot evaluation. You get zoning, setback envelope, Conservation Halton and Niagara Escarpment flags and a realistic budget, typically within two weeks, before any construction contract. Request a Free Lot Evaluation [/contact/ →](/contact/) Call (647) 277-2001 [tel:+16472772001 →](tel:+16472772001) - No obligation - 24-hour callback - Fixed price before you sign - Tarion registered