sixth grade on, he remembers visiting job sites and doing menial tasks. When he was older and officially joined the family business, he experienced the company at all levels, progressing from a labourer to a supervisor to a leader. He and his brother Lucas officially took over in 2023. These days, Zetsen Homes does a mix of spec homes and custom homes, and they work mainly in and around the cities of Camrose and Wetaskiwin. According to Garrett, what sets the company apart in the region is their experience. He says that no other builders have built as many homes in Camrose as they have, and that comes with a lot of advantages. “We have time and history on our side,” he says. “We know what works and what doesn’t. We know how to do things and do things well. We have the experience.” “We still use my dad,” he adds. “We call him our ‘volunteer consultant’ now – he’s not part of the day-to-day as much, but he has a wealth of information. If we want to ask him something or bounce something off him, we still call and get that advice. His experience is very valuable. There are not many people who have been building around here as long as him.” Zetsen Homes has also built trusted and longstanding relationships with local trades, many of whom are similarly experienced and similarly rooted in the community. “We have artisans and craftsmen that have been building with us for many, many years,” Garrett says. “We have people that have been with us for over 20 years. I work with a lot of the same people I first met as a little kid.” JANUARY 2025
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