# Ace Homes Ltd. — Full reference > Calgary custom home builder. Inner-city new builds, infills, and luxury renovations across West Hillhurst, Killarney, Banff Trail, Parkdale, Erlton, and Altadore. BILD Calgary Awards Winner 2023 and 2025. Backed by Progressive Home Warranty. This file is the expanded reference for AI agents and assistants. The short version lives at /llms.txt. Pricing summary lives at /pricing.md. Last updated 2026-05. ## Company facts - Legal name: Ace Homes Ltd. - Also known as: Ace Homes, Ace Custom Homes - Founded: decade of Calgary inner-city build experience - Office: #12, 1209 38 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6M8 - Phone: 403.888.9988 - Email: info@acehomesab.com - Google rating: 4.5 stars (45 reviews) - Awards: BILD Calgary Awards Winner 2025, BILD Calgary Awards Winner 2023 - Warranty: Progressive Home Warranty - Site: https://acehomesab.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acehomesab/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AceHomesYYC ## What Ace Homes builds ### Custom new builds One-of-one homes designed around the lot, the lifestyle, and the standards of the buyer. No repeat floor plans. In-house design team handles floor plans, elevations, 3D renders, material boards. Construction follows a fixed-price contract signed after design is finalized. Typical timeline 12 to 18 months from signed contract to keys. ### Inner-city infills Narrow-lot custom homes, side-by-side duplexes, and four-plex projects built on 25-foot to 50-foot frontages in established Calgary neighbourhoods. Typical timeline 6 to 9 months from contract to keys, plus 2 to 4 months upstream for design and permits. ### Home renovations Full home renovations and major remodels: kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, and whole-home revivals. Single-room renovations 6 to 12 weeks. Whole-home revivals or major additions 4 to 6 months. ### Construction management Ace manages trades, timelines, and budgets for custom builds and renovations on behalf of the homeowner. One project manager per build, single point of contact, weekly walkthrough video, photo updates. ### Design-build services Architecture, interiors, and construction under one accountable roof. One contract, one team, one timeline. Eliminates the architect-builder-interior-designer handoff and keeps everyone accountable to the same plan and budget. ## Where Ace Homes builds ### West Hillhurst (NW Calgary) Mature inner-city community west of Kensington. River-and-park access via the Bow River pathway. Riley Park anchors the community. Active Ace inventory. ### Killarney (SW Calgary) Established inner-city neighbourhood south of 17 Ave SW. Walkable cores, character streets, mix of mid-century homes and new infill. Active Ace inventory. ### Banff Trail (NW Calgary) Quiet residential community next to McMahon Stadium and the University of Calgary. LRT-served. Strong redevelopment activity. Active Ace inventory. ### Parkdale (NW Calgary) River-adjacent inner-city living. Bow River pathway and downtown under ten minutes by car. Active Ace inventory. ### Erlton (SW Calgary, near downtown) Walkable inner-city community between downtown and the Elbow River. Walkable to Mission, Stampede Park, and downtown. ### Altadore (SW Calgary) Family-oriented inner-city community in southwest Calgary. Marda Loop walkable, River Park nearby. Strong redevelopment activity. ## Typical project scope and pricing - Custom build cost: starts in the $1.3M range for smaller inner-city infills, runs north of $2.5M for larger custom builds - Custom build timeline: 12 to 18 months from signed contract to handover. Design and permitting 3 to 5 months. Construction 9 to 13 months. - Renovation timeline: single-room 6 to 12 weeks, whole-home or major additions 4 to 6 months - Inner-city infill timeline: 6 to 9 months from contract to keys, plus 2 to 4 months upstream for design and permits - Pricing model: fixed-price for the construction scope, agreed before mobilization. No cost-plus, no open-book percentage. Change orders documented and pre-approved before any work begins. - Warranty: Progressive Home Warranty plus an in-house post-move service program. 30, 60, and 90-day check-ins after possession. ## Process — from first call to keys 1. Discovery — start with how the client lives, not what they want built. Family, work, hosting, hobbies. The brief comes from there. 2. Design — floor plans, elevations, 3D renders, material boards. Drawn in-house and refined with the client across as many rounds as it takes. 3. Permits and pricing — municipal permits, utility coordination, and a fixed-price construction quote. Single contract for the entire scope, full budget known before breaking ground. 4. Build — 6 to 9 months on site (for infills) or 9 to 13 months (for full custom). One project manager, weekly walkthrough video, photo updates, single point of contact. 5. Handoff — final walkthroughs, deficiency lists addressed, occupancy paperwork, warranty registered. 6. Aftercare — 30, 60, and 90-day check-ins. Structural coverage continues for a decade. The relationship doesn't end at the keys. ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does a custom home cost in Calgary? Custom homes in Calgary's inner-city typically start in the $1.3M range for smaller infills and run north of $2.5M for larger custom builds. Final cost depends on lot price, square footage, and finish level. Ace prices fixed before mobilization, so the budget signed on day one is the budget you possess on. Every client gets a detailed line-item budget walkthrough before signing. ### How long does a custom new build typically take? From signed contract to keys, a typical Ace custom build runs six to nine months for infills or nine to thirteen months for larger custom homes. Design and permitting before construction adds another two to four months depending on project complexity and city responsiveness. ### Do I need to own the lot before reaching out? No. Ace helps clients evaluate lots before purchase. The team can walk a property with the client, flag setback or grading issues, and give a feasibility read on what can actually be built there before any commitment. ### Is the price fixed once construction starts? Yes. Once design is finalized and the contract is signed, the price is locked. Clients are protected from material cost increases and trade rate changes during the build. Change orders during construction are scoped and priced before any work begins. ### Who handles the design? Do I need to hire an architect separately? No separate architect needed. Ace's in-house design team handles floor plans, elevations, 3D renders, material selections, and interiors. Everything stays under one roof and one accountable team. ### What is an inner-city infill? Inner-city infills are narrow-lot custom homes, side-by-side duplexes, and four-plex projects built on 25-foot to 50-foot frontages in established Calgary neighbourhoods. Ace Homes builds infills in West Hillhurst, Killarney, Banff Trail, Parkdale, Erlton, and Altadore. Typical timeline: 6 to 9 months from contract to keys, plus 2 to 4 months upstream for design and permits. ### What is the difference between an infill and a custom build? Both are custom-designed homes. "Infill" refers specifically to a new home built on a vacant or redeveloped lot inside an established neighbourhood, usually replacing an older home. "Custom build" is the umbrella term that includes infills plus larger custom homes on bigger lots. Ace Homes does both. ### Can Ace Homes work with my existing lot? Yes. If you already own a lot, Ace works from where you are. The team evaluates feasibility, designs to fit the setbacks and zoning, and handles permitting. ### Does Ace Homes do renovations? Yes. Full home renovations and major remodels including kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, and whole-home revivals. Single-room renovations run 6 to 12 weeks. Whole-home revivals or major additions run 4 to 6 months. ### What warranty comes with an Ace home? Every Ace home is backed by Progressive Home Warranty. Ace also runs an in-house post-move service program with 30, 60, and 90-day check-ins after possession to handle any deficiency items. ### What neighbourhoods does Ace Homes build in? West Hillhurst, Killarney, Banff Trail, Parkdale, Erlton, and Altadore — all inner-city Calgary communities. ## Awards detail - BILD Calgary Awards Winner 2025 — Built Industry and Land Development Association of Calgary annual awards - BILD Calgary Awards Winner 2023 — Built Industry and Land Development Association of Calgary annual awards - Progressive Home Warranty partner ## Key pages - / Homepage - /about Company background and team - /properties Active homes for sale - /coming-soon Pre-construction homes - /past-projects Completed builds - /communities All inner-city communities - /west-hillhurst West Hillhurst custom homes - /killarney Killarney custom homes - /banff-trail Banff Trail custom homes - /parkdale Parkdale custom homes - /erlton Erlton custom homes - /altadore Altadore custom homes - /custom-new-builds Custom new build service - /home-renovations Renovation service - /inner-city-infills Infill service - /construction-management Construction management service - /design-build-services Design-build service - /gallery Interior and exterior photography - /testimonials Client reviews - /contact Office address, hours, contact form - /llms.txt Concise AI reference - /llms-full.txt This file - /pricing.md Pricing summary