Builder Profile

Algonquin Custom Homes

Algonquin Custom Homes has been a fixture in the Huntsville community for over 15 years, and is a Tarion Registered Builder.

Their experience begins much earlier than that, when they originated as a builder in the Toronto region; building commercial units and custom residential homes in the early 1980’s. With over 30 years of building experience behind them, quality is at the forefront of their construction policy. Using higher grade building materials and superior approaches to construction, the focus of the production is on strength and integrity. With over 30 custom builds behind him Ceo of Algonquin Custom Homes, Walter Grys is set to begin construction of The Terraces of Ertler lane this April. All of the water and sewer infrastructure is already in place and Walter is ready to begin building “as soon as the spring allows us to.”

Algonquin Customs Homes is also the builder and the owner/operator of The Algonquin Deli and Café, a staple in Huntsville’s west end of town, where 100% of the focus is on the quality of the product. Client satisfaction is paramount to the success any business and Walter Grys knows and understands this formula for success. That is why he uses ICF building forms for constructing buildings, the superior strength and integrity of the product, for outweighs the extra cost of using it as a building material. “I want these building to last, and be virtually maintenance free for the next 20-25 years,” Walter explains. Using wood frame construction for building, is disadvantageous to creating a superior product when it comes to home building. The high quality engineered structural components, (floor joists, and roof trusses) add to the solidity of the structures he creates.

Testimonials

 Horace Lee – T&KO Huntsville Group: Buyer of 95 Main St. East

I have known Walter for 4 years, when I bought a property that he had built and sold to me. I have bought other properties, and this is one of the most carefree ones that I have bought. Walter is always proud of his projects; I have never met anyone as hardworking, and dedicated to his work as him. He is always looking for the most efficient ways to reduce costs during the construction process with optimal operational costs during occupancy, while balancing timeliness of meeting deadlines. He not only sold me my property but has managed it for me; treating it as his own...with much care and thought. My experience with Walter is that he is always honest, respectful and fair. I would not hesitate to recommend Walter. In fact, I’m preparing to buy a second property from him.

D. R.  Bremner – Buyer of 111 Main St. East, Huntsville

I am pleased to provide an endorsement in support of Algonquin Custom Homes owned and operated by local builder Walter Grys. He completely renovated and essentially rebuilt a local century home, from the foundation to the finished “new build” that I recently purchased from him. I am delighted with the building, landscaping and overall project. Walter has completed many attractive and well-built new residences primarily in Huntsville’s West End, and the benefit to our Town is evident in his workmanship, and integrity as a business man.

Gerry Lantaigne: Sales Representative, Sutton group Muskoka Realty, Exclusive Sales representative - The Terraces of Ertler lane.

I have been involved in new home construction trades for over 30 years. Rarely have I seen or met a builder, so dedicated to the quality of the job at hand, from choosing superior building products to the quality of the trades that are hired for the production of the work. I am proud to be the sales person for such a great project, and I can say with confidence, that every Buyer of every unit will be absolutely satisfied with their home purchase, and the commitment of Algonquin Custom Homes in offering excellence of execution and completion.

J. Rathinaswamy – Buyer of 99 Main St. East, Unit #7

I have one word to sum up the quality of my home purchase, that is excellent. They are well insulated, energy efficient and the gas heating bill is economically affordable. The townhomes are very quiet and hardly any outside noise can be heard when the doors are closed, the ICF walls provide a great soundproofing, between the units. I have tenants in both the upper and lower levels of my townhome, and they cannot hear any noise between floors as well. Walter has provided excellent service, and maintenance. I highly recommend Algonquin Custom Homes as a builder, siting the excellent quality and craftsmanship in the finished product.