most people would overlook entirely. “I can spend hours analyzing each component, each piece – what’s good, what’s bad, why did they do this, could we not change this or that?” he says. “This is where the creativity comes into play, and it’s something I genuinely enjoy.” Today, Nine Arch Estates focuses exclusively on custom homes over 3,500 square feet, primarily across the Greater Toronto Area. Currently, the company is in the final stages of their largest project to date – a 22,000 square foot custom residence featuring an interior swimming pool, bowling alley, home theater, gym, and underfloor heating throughout. According to Raj, clients of that calibre tend to choose Nine Arch Estates because they are a truly custom home builder – which is rarer than it would seem. “I know some builders who call themselves custom home builders, but when I look at the houses that they have done, I can tell they are the ones who built it, because they always use the same designs and the same materials. They buy their materials in bulk and as a result their houses all look the same.” Additionally, Raj is completely transparent with clients up-front, especially when it comes to pricing. He believes that also sets him apart. He says that a lot of clients’ first question is “how much per square foot,” but he will explain why that’s the wrong question. Other builders might THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy OTYzNTg=