ABOUT US

Crafting homes with integrity & excellence for over 15 years

Our Approach

At Homes by Highgate, we're all about building your dream home without the hassle. We get it – creating a new home is a big deal, and we want to keep the excitement going from the first time you check out our show home to that awesome first night in your brand-new space. Our team is here to give you top-notch service, making sure we understand exactly what you're after so we can turn your dreams into reality.

CLIENT-CENTERED PROCESS

In our construction process, it's all about you! We're dedicated to serving our valued clients, by tailoring your home's layout, decor, and delivering a finished product you'll truly be proud of. After we've nailed down your design, we dive into the exciting part – choosing decor items. Whether you prefer to lean on our team of seasoned professionals or already have a specific vision in mind, we're here to make it happen for you.

COMMITTED TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY

As proud members of the EnerGuide for New Homes program, Homes by Highgate is deeply committed to energy efficiency, a commitment that shines through in every home we build. We’ll show you how energy efficiency makes sense for both your lifestyle and your pocketbook. Highgate is dedicated to offering you the best of both worlds – a meticulously designed and constructed home that aligns with your budget. The difference is clear, and we're confident you'll notice it.

MEET THE OWNER

Graham Schlender

Owner and Project Manager Graham Schlender was an MBA graduate in 2005, and has been sucessfully running Highgate for the past 8 years. Graham has built a basis for understanding value and offering that to clients, having a true eye for detail, creating beautiful quality built homes. He sits on the board for The Atlantic Home Warranty program, having a strong reputation among his peers and a knowledge that only comes from a true ‘hands on’ approach in the construction process.

OUR TEAM

  • Drew Gaskell

    PROJECT MANAGER

  • Brandan Mombourquette

    PROJECT MANAGER

  • Brandon Davis

    SITE SUPERINTENDENT

  • Jonathan Neate

    SITE SUPERINTENDENT

FROM OUR CLIENTS

Testimonials

“Moving from Ontario to Nova Scotia is stressful, but the guys at Highgate did everything possible to eliminate any hassle in the buying process. The home itself took our breath away when we saw it. The construction was done to an incredibly high standard, with some really nice finishing touches that show the care and attention that Highgate brings to their builds.”

STEPHEN

“This was our first experience building a new home, and Highgate helped us navigate the process. The team maximized and improved on all aspects of the build, and were always professional, efficient, gracious, and provided the highest level of detail. Highgate has been exceptional with high-quality work and great customer service.”

KEN & BARB

“Building with Homes by Highgate was a very enjoyable experience. Graham was always available throughout the building process. Their patience, exceptional design ideas, and quality of workmanship resulted in our beautiful, unique, highly energy-efficient home.”

ANDREA & WAYNE

“Working with Homes by Highgate made our new home construction an enjoyable and satisfying experience. Their hands-on approach to all aspects of the process took the pressure off of us. Their commitment to quality and outstanding attention to detail allowed us to realize the house of our dreams.”

TANYA & FRANK

Your dream home, your way.