The Construction Source

MARCH 2021 experience building many styles – they have built side splits, back splits, bungalows, two-storeys, country homes, modern homes, craftsman style homes, and “everything in between.” “We love when customers have their own unique style and want to do something a little different,” Catrina says. Catrinabelieves that thosekinds of discerning customers choose Diamond Homes due to their uniquely personal approach. That starts with John, who is intensely involved in every single project the company undertakes. He makes himself available to all customers, and customers can find himworking on the job sites every day of the week. John’s family also works within the business. Catrina, his daughter, and Cathy, his wife, manage the office, and also interface with clients on a regular basis. Collectively, they treat every single home they are building as if it was their own – in fact; they have previously resided in two of the company’s past developments. “People love that we are a family business,” Catrina says. “My mother and I man the office; John is on site and is an extremely hands-on owner. When new clients meet with us to discuss purchasing a new home, they usually get to meet the whole gang, or at least two out of three of us.” All of Diamond Homes’ clients also get the chance to work with the company’s in-house interior decorator, Rachel, to make all of the selections for their home. She starts her job before even meeting them, asking them to send any Pinterest boards, vision boards or pictures they have to represent their style or ideas, and then she gets to work pulling samples that match their vision. “She helps customers pick the perfect colour combinations,” Catrina says. “From the prep work she does before even meeting our clients, to the time and passion she expresses