Barnum House on County Road 2 just west of Grafton, Ontario

Design-build · Since 1985 · Shop in Cobourg

Custom home builder in Grafton. on your lot in Northumberland.

You own the lot in Grafton. We design and build the house on it — one local team, from the first walk of the land through Township of Alnwick/Haldimand permits and the walkthrough. Not a floor plan from a new-home community.

Your lot in Grafton

If you own the land, we will tell you if we will build the house.

You already have a lot in Grafton — in the village, on County Road 2, or a rural lot further in Alnwick/Haldimand. You want a custom home for how you live, not a model from a new-home street. Farwes Homes Ltd. is a design-build custom home builder. We walk the land in Grafton, draw the house, file what the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand will ask for, and we build it.

This is custom home construction on your lot in Northumberland County. Bungalow, two-storey, or a larger house. Grade, setbacks, and the kitchen you actually use stay in one file. A small paint job or a small deck is not this. Large renovations and additions are on Renovations. If the file is a Farwes house, one project manager stays on it from the first meeting through the walkthrough.

7,473 Township of Alnwick/Haldimand

People in the township (2021 Census). Grafton is a community in it — not a municipality of its own. Lots here are still private land.

1985 Since 1985

Family custom home builder. Shop in Cobourg. Design-build on your Grafton lot — one local team, not a new-home street.

398 Square kilometres

Alnwick/Haldimand is 398.25 km². Village, County Road 2, or a rural lot — one permit desk. We stay on your file.

Houses Farwes has already built

This is the work. Not a catalogue.

These are Farwes houses — not renderings, not a Grafton street we invented. Most of the 2,823 occupied dwellings in Alnwick/Haldimand (2021 Census) were never drawn for the lot you own. If this is the standard you want on your land, keep reading. More of the same work lives on custom homes and projects.

How a Grafton file runs

Design, municipal permits, and construction stay with one team.

Bring the survey, or just the address. We walk the lot, talk through how you live, and draw a house you can price before anyone digs. Township of Alnwick/Haldimand permits stay in the same file whether the land is in the village, on County Road 2, or further in the township. If the land sits on County Road 2, Northumberland County may also ask for an entrance or setback permit. We will tell you that up front.

The shop is in Cobourg — a short drive west on County Road 2. We stay on your file. We do not commute in from the GTA twice a month. If the lot is too far north in the township, we will say so. See the sequence on our process. Meet the family on About.

If this is you

A new custom home on the lot you already own.

A village lot, land on County Road 2, or a rural acre further in Alnwick/Haldimand — if you own it, we will walk it. A new-home community sells a floor plan on their street. That is not this. The township is 398.25 square kilometres. Most Grafton lots are a short drive from the shop in Cobourg.

If the lot is not in Grafton, open your town or the full list on Custom Homes by Town.

FAQ · Grafton

Straight answers if you are deciding whether to call.

Can you build on my lot in Grafton?

Yes — if you own the land and the file is a real custom home. Bring the survey, or just the address. We will tell you what the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand will ask for and whether we take the job.

Village, County Road 2, or further in Alnwick/Haldimand — does that change the file?

The lot changes the drawings. Grade, setbacks, and neighbours are not the same in the village as they are on a rural acre. If you own the land in this township, we walk it. One permit desk. We will tell you if it is a Farwes house.

I could buy in a new-home community instead. Why talk to you?

Those streets sell a floor plan on their lot. If you already own the land, you do not need that. Farwes designs the house for your lot. See custom homes we have already built, then decide.

What if my lot is in Cobourg, Brighton, or further?

Cobourg is a different municipality. The shop stays in Cobourg. Open the page for your land: Cobourg, Port Hope, Brighton, Northumberland, Bowmanville, Clarington, Durham Region, Oshawa, or the Kawartha Lakes. If it is too far, we will say so.

Who do I deal with once we start?

One project manager. Design, Township of Alnwick/Haldimand permits, and construction stay in one file. That is the whole point of design-build. The sequence is on our process.

How do I start?

Book a consultation, call 289-385-3483, or write [email protected]. If you want to see a finished house first, look at projects or available homes.

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Candice Blaze ★★★★★

I had opened my 2-service room salon and couldn’t be happier with the renovations. The work was absolutely beautiful, completed on time, and had me fully up and running for my grand opening without any stress.

Mark Prata ★★★★★

I cannot say enough great things about FarWes Homes Ltd. The quality of the homes they build and the level of care they put into every project is truly exceptional. Every detail is handled with pride and professionalism.

TEKYHOST BR ★★★★★

We had an excellent experience working with Farwes Homes Ltd on the construction of our cottage. The workmanship was high quality, communication was clear, and the project was handled professionally from beginning to end.

I. McKenzie ★★★★★

Matt was excellent, as was Ean, who did my tiling. Communication was awesome, keeping me informed of what he was working on daily. Great attention to detail was appreciated. I would highly recommend this company.

Amanda Veraldi ★★★★★

Another job well done by Farwes Homes! We have had them do two jobs for us now and both turned out amazing. They are so helpful, very reliable, and very detail oriented. Would definitely recommend.

Jay Bray ★★★★★

Farwes homes did an outstanding job on my basement renovation. Very knowledgeable with style and products — an end result that made me extremely happy. Would recommend them for any home renovation.

Jolene Baker ★★★★★

Matt of Farwes Homes installed a drainage system on both sides of our property. Despite the heat wave the job was completed as planned. Matt and his crew were a pleasure to work with.

Lorraine Prata ★★★★★

Working with Matt and Ruth from FarWes Homes Ltd has been an incredible experience from start to finish. They are extremely reliable, easy to communicate with, and kept us informed throughout the entire building process.

Shae H ★★★★★

Farwes Homes did an amazing job on my condo kitchen renovation. They were professional, clear about the costs, and actively communicated with me throughout the process. I am extremely happy with the end result.

Reach Estimating ★★★★★

Working with Matt was a great experience from start to finish. He was professional, responsive, and made the renovation process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend Farwes Homes.

CraigCristine Frasier ★★★★★

A huge thank you to Farwes Homes Limited for the incredible new design and custom build. Your attention to detail, creativity, and commitment to quality truly stand out.

Damien Stevenson ★★★★★

This is a great family owned business, from hand picking lumber to always being transparent. A business that will carry on for generations.

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