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Michael Homes Inc.

Name: Michael Homes Inc.
Address: 280, 6005 Gateway Boulevard, Edmonton, AB, T6H2H3, CA
Telephone: +15874100011
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Your DREAM home starts HERE..!! "We build houses as if it was our own, investing in quality and com

With 30 years commitment and experience Michael Homes Inc has designed and built custom homes, duplexes, 3-plexes 4-plexes, garage suites and complete home renovations through out Edmonton. Michael Homes are enjoyed by people with a wide variety of lifestyles, regardless of the type of dwelling you wish to craft we want to give you the home you’ve always wanted and dreamed about. Excellence is design construction and service are the pillars of the Michael Homes Inc a name which has become synonymous as outstanding quality Edmonton home builders. With 30 years commitment and experience Michael Homes Inc has designed and built custom homes, duplexes, 3-plexes 4-plexes and complete home renovations through out Edmonton and all its surrounding regions.

10/21/2026

❄️ Winter Is Coming. Is Your Jobsite Ready?

If you've spent even one winter in Alberta, you know the weather doesn't always play nice. And on a construction site, a little snow and ice can quickly become a serious safety concern.

At Michael Homes Inc., we know that winter construction comes with its own challenges. Preparing for them is part of building responsibly.

Here are 6 essentials for winter construction safety:

🧊 1. Slips, Trips & Falls

Snow and ice can turn ordinary walkways into hazards. Keep access routes clear and check surfaces regularly.

🥶 2. Cold Stress & Frostbite

Proper winter PPE, warm-up breaks, and recognizing the early signs of cold stress are essential.

🌨️ 3. Changing Weather Conditions

Wind, snowfall, and sudden temperature changes can affect everything from equipment operation to working at heights.

🔦 4. Shorter Daylight Hours

Good visibility and proper lighting become even more important during Alberta's long winter months.

🦺 5. Daily Hazard Assessments

Winter conditions can change overnight. Every workday should begin with a fresh look at potential hazards.

🚜 6. Equipment & Machinery Safety

Freezing temperatures can affect equipment performance. Regular inspections and proper winter maintenance help prevent unexpected problems.

🏗️ Building in Alberta means respecting Alberta's weather.

Sometimes that means adjusting the schedule, taking extra precautions, or knowing when conditions simply aren't safe enough to continue.

We're also currently working toward our SECOR (Small Employer Certificate of Recognition) certification, taking steps to strengthen our safety procedures, training, and overall safety culture. Because safety should be a year-round commitment, not just a seasonal priority.

No construction deadline is more important than getting everyone home safely. 🏡

📍 Michael Homes Inc.
6005 Gateway Blvd NW #280
Edmonton, AB T6H 2H3
📞 (587) 410-0011
📧 [email protected]

10/12/2026

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from Michael Homes Inc.! 🦃

What a year it’s been! Busy? Absolutely. But also incredibly rewarding! ❤️

From exciting new projects to everyday challenges on the job site, 2026 has kept us on our toes. And through it all, we’ve had so many reasons to feel grateful.

💛 To our clients, thank you for trusting us with your dreams and allowing us to be part of your journey.
💛 To our amazing team and partners, thank you for your hard work, dedication, and support.

We feel incredibly fortunate to do what we love, surrounded by people who make it all worthwhile.

This Thanksgiving, we hope everyone gets a chance to slow down, enjoy good food, and spend quality time with loved ones.

From our family at Michael Homes Inc. to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

📍 Michael Homes Inc.
6005 Gateway Blvd NW #280
Edmonton, AB T6H 2H3
📞 (587) 410-0011
📧 [email protected]

10/10/2026

🏠💰 Where Does the Money Go?

Breaking Down the Real Cost of a Garage Suite
We get it. When clients first come to us for a garage suite quote, the price tag can sometimes raise a few eyebrows.
But here's the thing: A garage suite isn't just a garage with a bedroom upstairs. It's a complete home!

A real living space designed for everyday comfort, with everything you'd expect from a house: a kitchen, bathrooms, heating, plumbing, insulation, and more.
And just like any home, there's a lot more going into it than meets the eye.

So, where does the money actually go?

📐 1. Design & Permits
Architectural plans, engineering, permits, and approvals. Getting everything right before construction begins.

🏗️ 2. Site Preparation & Foundation
Excavation, grading, drainage, and foundation work. Every backyard comes with different conditions.

🧱 3. Structure & Exterior
Framing, roofing, insulation, windows, and exterior finishes. The essentials that make your building durable and energy-efficient.

⚡ 4. Utilities & Mechanical Systems
Plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation, and utility connections. A garage suite needs the infrastructure of a complete home.

🛋️ 5. Interior Finishes
Kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, cabinetry, and fixtures. This is where design preferences can make a big difference in your budget.

💡 Here's what smart investors should know:
Two garage suites with similar floor plans can have very different construction costs.
The difference often comes down to site conditions, design complexity, material choices, and what's included in the quote.

At Michael Homes Inc., we believe every dollar should have a reason. Understanding your budget is the first step toward making better investment decisions.

💬 Planning a garage suite in Edmonton? Let's talk about what makes sense for your property, your goals, and your budget.

📍 Michael Homes Inc.
6005 Gateway Blvd NW #280
Edmonton, AB T6H 2H3
📞 (587) 410-0011
📧 [email protected]

10/01/2026

🏡 What happens before we start building a garage suite?

We often meet homeowners who already have a clear idea of what they want their garage suite to look like. But once we start looking at the property, that idea often needs some adjustment.

Because building a garage suite isn’t simply building a smaller house. It’s building a complete home around everything that’s already there—site access, the existing home, utilities, parking, privacy, setbacks, and limited space.

That’s why a typical garage suite project usually follows a process like this:

📍 Site Visit
We start with the property itself—existing conditions, access, available space, the relationship to the main house, and anything that may affect construction.

📐 Feasibility
Can the idea work on this particular lot? This is where we begin looking at practical constraints, project goals, and the overall direction before moving too far into design.

✏️ Design
Bedrooms, parking, entrances, storage, privacy, future use—this is where the garage suite starts becoming a real home rather than just an idea.

📄 Permit
Once the design is developed, the project moves through the required approval and permitting process, including revisions when needed.

🔨 Construction
Only after all that preparation does the part everyone sees begin: building.

For homeowners, the construction site may look like the beginning.
For the builder, it’s already several steps into the journey.

Thinking about adding a garage suite to your property? Start with the right questions—and a team that understands the process from experience.

📍 Michael Homes Inc.
6005 Gateway Blvd NW #280
Edmonton, AB T6H 2H3
📞 (587) 410-0011
📧 [email protected]

09/29/2026

One backyard. Many possibilities. 👀

With 10+ years of experience building garage suites, Michael Homes Inc. has completed a wide range of projects across Edmonton—each designed around different properties, lifestyles, and goals.

And yes, every garage suite featured in this video was built by our team:
🏠 A major home-based business garden suite
🌿 A ground-level bungalow garden suite
🛗 A 2-car garage with an elevator to the second-floor suite
🚗 A classic 2-car garage with a second-floor living space

Different building types. Different needs. Different solutions.

Some clients are planning for multigenerational living. Some want rental potential, better accessibility, extra workspace, or a smarter way to use their backyard. Over the years, we’ve built garage suites for many different situations—and that hands-on experience helps us understand what works.

If you’re considering a garage suite in Edmonton, build with a team that understands garage suites from experience.

📍 Michael Homes Inc.
6005 Gateway Blvd NW #280
Edmonton, AB T6H 2H3
📞 (587) 410-0011
📧 [email protected]

09/25/2026

A Garage Suite is often discussed as a rental opportunity, but for many families, it can mean something much more personal.

It can create a comfortable space for aging parents, adult children, or extended family members to live nearby while still maintaining privacy and independence. That balance is often what makes multigenerational living work well.

Garage Suites can also take many different forms. Depending on the property and the way your family plans to use the space, it could be a suite above a detached garage, a larger multi-bedroom layout, a design with additional living space on the lower level, or a more compact suite focused on simplicity and independence.

With more than 10 years of experience in Garage Suite construction and multiple completed and ongoing projects, Michael Homes Inc. understands that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Lot conditions, access, utilities, parking, privacy, family needs, and long-term plans all influence the right design.

When planned thoughtfully, a Garage Suite can offer separate access, everyday convenience, and the flexibility to support your family not only today, but for years to come.

If you’ve been thinking about how to stay close to family without giving up personal space, we’d be happy to explore what could work on your property.

📍 Michael Homes Inc.
6005 Gateway Blvd NW #280
Edmonton, AB T6H 2H3
📞 (587) 410-0011
📧 [email protected]

09/24/2026

Safety isn’t just about hard hats, signs, and procedures. It also means making sure everyone on site has a voice.

Under Alberta’s occupational health and safety legislation, workers have three fundamental rights:

🔹 The Right to Know
Workers have the right to know about hazards on the job and how those hazards are being controlled.

🔹 The Right to Participate
Safety works better when people speak up. Workers have the right to raise concerns, ask questions, and participate in conversations that affect health and safety.

🔹 The Right to Refuse Dangerous Work
If a worker reasonably believes there is an undue hazard that could seriously and immediately threaten someone’s health or safety, they have the right to refuse that work and report the concern.

At Michael Homes Inc., we’re continuing to strengthen our safety practices through measures such as daily hazard assessments, toolbox meetings, clear site procedures, and proper incident reporting and follow-up. We’re also working toward SECOR certification as part of that commitment.

These measures are not only about protecting our employees. They also help protect our trades, subcontractors, clients, visitors, and the communities around our job sites. Because a strong safety culture depends on everyone knowing the risks, speaking up, and looking out for one another.

📍 Michael Homes Inc.
6005 Gateway Blvd NW #280
Edmonton, AB T6H 2H3
📞 (587) 410-0011
📧 [email protected]

09/18/2026

Same project. Different quote. Why?

When comparing construction quotes, it’s natural to focus on the total price. But the bigger question is: are you actually comparing the same scope, materials, and construction details?

Take exterior stairs as a simple example. Why would one builder propose wood while another recommends concrete? What does each option mean for cost, durability, maintenance, and the way the project is built? And why might a wing wall appear in one design but not another?

You don’t need to become a construction expert. You do need a builder who can explain these choices—and the trade-offs behind them.

Before choosing a builder, ask:

🔹 What is included—and what will I still need to pay for?
Look closely at allowances, exclusions, and any work you may need to arrange separately.

🔹 Where are we saving money, and how?
Are the savings coming from smarter design and purchasing, or from changes in materials, specifications, or scope?

🔹 How do these choices support my goals?
A long-term rental, a family home, and a property intended for resale may all require different priorities.

🔹 What will I need to maintain or replace over time?
The lowest upfront cost does not always mean the lowest long-term cost.

🔹 Will I understand the key decisions before approving them?
A good builder should explain your options in plain language so you can make informed decisions with confidence.

At Michael Homes Inc., we believe that helping clients understand these decisions is part of the building process. We bring construction experience to the conversation and help you look at scope, budget, long-term value, and your plans for the property together.

Planning a garage suite, multifamily development, or custom home in Edmonton? Message us to arrange a site tour and talk through what matters most for your build.

📍 Michael Homes Inc.
6005 Gateway Blvd NW #280
Edmonton, AB T6H 2H3
📞 (587) 410-0011
📧 [email protected]

09/15/2026

🏡 Why Edmonton Still Stands Out for Housing Investment

Canada’s major housing markets are moving in very different directions.

In Toronto and Vancouver, ownership-oriented construction has slowed sharply. Rental supply has continued to grow, but fewer new condos and homes are being brought to market—raising concerns about what ownership supply could look like several years from now.

Edmonton tells a different story.

According to CMHC’s latest Housing Supply Report, released September 10, 2026, Edmonton remains the only major Canadian market without a housing supply gap.

Does that mean there are fewer opportunities for investors? Not necessarily.

Edmonton’s strength today doesn’t come from extreme scarcity. It comes from a housing ecosystem that has been relatively good at turning demand into actual projects.

More flexible zoning has opened the door to a wider range of housing types, from infill and missing-middle homes to multi-family developments and backyard housing. At the same time, municipal and federal programs have helped reduce some infrastructure and development barriers, while Edmonton’s relative affordability still gives builders more room to make projects financially workable than in many higher-cost Canadian markets.

At Michael Homes Inc., we help property owners look beyond the surface of a lot and evaluate what can realistically be built. If you’re considering developing or adding more value to a property in Edmonton, we’d be happy to help you explore the options.

Credit: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Housing Supply Report, September 10, 2026.
https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/media-newsroom/news-releases/2026/slowing-home-construction-threatens-recent-affordability-gains

📍 Michael Homes Inc.
6005 Gateway Blvd NW #280
Edmonton, AB T6H 2H3
📞 (587) 410-0011
📧 [email protected]

09/11/2026

A construction site can change significantly from one day to the next.

New trades arrive. Materials move. Equipment changes. Weather affects site conditions. Even familiar tasks can create new hazards.

That’s why taking a few minutes to assess the job site before work begins matters. Identifying what has changed, understanding who may be affected, and putting the right controls in place can help prevent incidents before they happen.

A daily hazard assessment helps the team start the day with greater awareness and a clearer plan. It’s an important step toward creating a safer, more organized, and more productive job site.

At Michael Homes Inc., we’re continuing to strengthen our safety management system as we work toward SECOR certification. 🦺

A safer project starts with knowing the risks before the work begins—and making safety part of every step. 👷‍♂

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280, 6005 Gateway Boulevard
Edmonton, AB
T6H2H3

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8am - 5:30pm
Friday	8am - 5:30pm
Saturday	8am - 5:30pm
Sunday	8am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+15874100011

Website

http://MichaelHomesInc.ca/

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