Living Better Starts Here®

Your life doesn’t come standard. Your home shouldn’t either.

Whether you’re planning a custom home, a major renovation, or an addition designed to help your home grow with you, Alair builds around your lifestyle. We believe building should feel empowering, not overwhelming. That’s why our transparent Client Control® methodology puts you at the centre of every decision, giving you clarity, confidence, and peace of mind from the first conversation to the final details. 

As part of North America’s largest custom home building and renovation network, we combine local expertise with proven processes to help homeowners across Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, and the Gulf Islands bring their vision to life.

Our Services 

Whether you’re building a custom home in Nanaimo, planning a whole-home renovation in Parksville, or transforming a property in the Gulf Islands, our team provides the expertise, transparency, and leadership needed to bring your vision to life through clarity, collaboration, and proven process.

 

Custom Homes

Bring your vision to life with a home designed around your lifestyle, priorities, and future.

Whole Home Renovations

Reimagine your entire home with improved flow, function, and elevated design.

Additions & Remodeling

Expand and enhance your space with seamless integration and expert execution.

Kitchen, Bathroom & Interior Renovations

Refine the spaces you use most with thoughtful layouts, quality materials, and lasting performance.

Meet your local team

Two teams. Shared standards. One consistent commitment to building better.

Chris Gulliver, Partner, Alair Nanaimo & Parksville Qualicum

250-734-3300 | 96 Wallace Street, Nanaimo

Matt Hopewell, Partner, Alair Parksville Qualicum

250-947-9868 | 507 Church Road, Parksville 

How it works

  • Every Alair project follows a proven process designed to create clarity, accountability, and confidence, from our first conversation to the final handover.

    • Discovery

      We start by understanding your vision, priorities, and expectations, ensuring the right fit from the beginning.

    • Feasibility

      We define the scope, budget range, and overall direction, giving you a clear picture of what’s possible.

    • Planning

      Your full team comes together—designers, trades, and project managers—to lock in design, budget, schedule, and permits.

    • Construction

      With a detailed plan in place, construction moves forward efficiently with full visibility into progress and costs.

    • Project Close-Out

      Final walkthrough, documentation, and ongoing follow-up ensure everything meets expectations long after completion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Alair build custom homes?

Alair builds custom homes across more than 100 locations throughout Canada and the U.S. For homeowners on Vancouver Island, our teams serve Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, the Gulf Islands, and nearby communities. 

Nanaimo is where Alair was founded, making it an important part of the company’s history and its continued growth across North America.

What types of renovations does Alair offer?

Our teams provide whole-home renovations, kitchen renovations, bathroom renovations, additions, interior reconfigurations, and large-scale remodelling projects designed to improve the way you live.

Who will I work with?

This page represents the Alair teams in Nanaimo and Parksville-Qualicum, working together to serve homeowners across Central Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.

When you contact us, we’ll connect you with the team best suited to support your project based on its location, scope, and specific requirements. No matter which team you work with, you’ll benefit from the same commitment to transparency, collaboration, and exceptional craftsmanship.

How do I get started?

Simply complete the form below or contact our teams directly. We’ll reach out to schedule an initial conversation to understand your goals, vision, priorities, timeline, and budget, then guide you through the next steps.

Ready to bring your vision to life?

Whether you’re planning a custom home, a major renovation, or exploring what’s possible for your property, we’re here to help you take the next step with clarity and confidence.

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