Who We Are

ICFhome.ca is a licensed custom home builder specializing in ICF (Insulated Concrete Form) construction and energy-efficient homes across Southern Ontario — with a strong focus in the Georgian Bay area: Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Midland, Barrie, Tiny, Tay, and surrounding communities.

We’ve been building custom homes for 45 years, and we’ve been building with ICF since 1995 — long before it became trendy.

To date, we’ve built 250+ custom homes, plus plenty of everything else: log homes, SIP homes, post-and-beam, and conventional 2×6 builds. That experience matters, because it means we’re not married to one method — we choose what works best for your project, your lot, and your budget.

What We Build

We build homes that are meant to last — not just look good on possession day.

• ICF homes (above grade and below grade)
• High-performance bungalows and two-storeys
• Cottages and rebuilds
• Foundations and basements
• Radiant floor heating systems (including in garages — because stepping onto cold concrete in winter should be illegal)

We focus heavily on durability, comfort, and efficiency — the stuff you feel every day, not just the stuff you see in photos.

Why ICF?

ICF isn’t magic. It’s just a smarter wall system — when it’s done properly.

ICF walls combine concrete strength with continuous insulation, which can deliver:

• a quieter home
• a more comfortable home (less drafty, fewer cold spots)
• better resilience in storms and extreme weather
• strong long-term durability
• excellent energy performance when paired with proper windows, air sealing, and mechanical design

But here’s the honest part:

ICF only performs like ICF if the details are done right.
Rebar placement, concrete pour planning, window/door bucks, waterproofing, air sealing, and the connection to your floor and roof systems — that’s where projects win or lose.

That’s where experience matters.

What Makes Us Different

1) We do the whole thing — properly sequenced

A custom build isn’t just “framing and finishing.” It’s a long line of decisions that affect each other:

• lot selection and constraints
• grading, drainage, and access
• septic and well planning
• design and engineering
• permits and inspections
• structure, envelope, mechanical systems
• finishes and cabinetry
• timelines, budgets, change decisions

We don’t just build your home. We help you plan it so it doesn’t turn into a stress hobby.

2) We’re builders and problem solvers

Lots are weird. Weather is unpredictable. Trades vary. Materials change.

After 45 years, you learn to plan for real life — not perfect-world drawings.

3) We’re hands-on and set up to build efficiently

We have deep experience across the full build process — including a wood shop with full woodworking machinery and CNC capability. That means we can produce custom elements like cabinetry, stairs, and specialty woodwork in-house when it makes sense.

It also means we’re not standing around waiting for someone else to solve a problem we can solve ourselves.

4) We build comfort as a system

A house isn’t “energy efficient” because someone says it is. It’s efficient because the system works together:

• strong envelope (ICF + detailing)
• proper insulation strategy
• airtightness
• right-sized mechanicals
• smart heating (radiant where it fits best)
• good ventilation
• moisture control and drainage

We design and build with the whole system in mind — so you end up with a home that feels right, not just one that photographs well.

Our Process (So You Know What You’re Getting Into)

Here’s how we typically work:

1. First conversation
   We talk about your lot (or your plan to find one), your goals, and what you’re trying to achieve: comfort, durability, energy costs, timelines, finishes, and “must-haves.”
2. Feasibility and budget clarity
   We help you understand realistic cost ranges and where budgets usually go off the rails (spoiler: it’s not the concrete).
3. Planning and design support
   We can work with your designer/architect, or help connect you with the right people. We’ll also flag things early that affect structure, mechanicals, and cost.
4. Build and project management
   Clear scope. Clear schedule. Organized decision-making. Good communication. No mystery.
5. Finish strong
   The last 10% of a build is where quality shows. We care about the details — because that’s what you live with.

Where We Build

We serve homeowners across Southern Ontario, with a strong presence in the Georgian Bay area, including: Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Tiny Township, Tay, Midland, Barrie, and nearby communities.

If you’re outside that area, reach out anyway — if it’s a good fit, we’ll tell you.

If You’re Considering Building…

You don’t need to have everything figured out. But you should start with the right questions:

• Is the lot buildable the way you think it is?
• What will septic/well/driveway access do to the budget?
• Should this be slab-on-grade, crawlspace, or full basement?
• Does ICF make sense above grade or just for the foundation?
• Radiant vs forced air — what fits your home and lifestyle?
• What are the “hidden” costs people don’t plan for?

If you want, we’ll walk through those with you — in plain English.