Net Zero Homes - Pioneering Sustainable Living and Energy Efficiency

Four decades of craftsmanship, professionalism, and outstanding attention to detail.

Explore a new era of sustainable housing. Net Zero Homes : where energy efficiency meets innovation. Learn how these homes are shaping a greener, more efficient way of living.

Building you a luxurious net zero home that is better for your health, your comfort and the environment.

Designed with home comfort in mind, Chatsworth combines thoughtful design with innovative energy-efficient technologies. A little known fact is that Canada is a world leader in energy efficient building technology. For more than 50 years Canada has been at the forefront and Chatsworth capitalizes on all that valuable learning!

As a truly green home builder, we look at material selections, water-saving technologies, energy efficiency and indoor air quality in order to build you a home that is healthier, quieter and more comfortable, but without compromising gorgeous design.

Our green building strategies used when building Net Zero homes also help reduce maintenance and replacement costs, off-set utility costs, lowering the cost of homeownership, and increasing property and resale values.

They bespoke the experience, so if you want it done 5 different ways, they’ll sit down and explain how to get it done, both commercially and technically... You break that paradigm and build a perfectly sealed bubble and as a result, you can manage your own environment while being easier on the earth.

John

CHATSWORTH HOME OWNER

THIRD-PARTY VERIFIED

Following stringent energy-saving, third-party verified guidelines, we deliver ultra-comfortable, bespoke Net Zero homes that are easier on the environment.

GREEN BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES

All of the technologies we use help keep costs down but also make your home more enjoyable to live in.

We employ the latest green building technologies which will help keep your home comfortable and cosy, energy efficient and even healthier and quieter.

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HOME COMFORT:

Building Envelope Air Sealing

Sealing the home’s envelope (exterior walls, ceiling, and floors) allows you to lower energy bills while having more control of your indoor environment. Our goal is to reduce air leakage as much as possible ensuring your home is perfectly airtight with no unwelcome and energy-wasting drafts.

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HOME COMFORT:

High Performance Windows

More rigid and durable than traditional windows, high performance windows offer outstanding insulation performance. They are less likely to fog or freeze up, are naturally soundproof and provide an extra layer of safety and comfort to your home.

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HOME COMFORT:

Home Automation

Turning custom homes into custom ‘smart homes’, home automation systems control indoor climate, lighting, entertainment and security systems, appliances and how the home is connected to the Internet. You choose home much or how little suits your lifestyle and budget.

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BETTER AIR QUALITY:

Air Exchange Systems

Perfectly airtight homes require air exchange systems to renew indoor air. Benefits of air exchangers, the “lungs” of your home, include significant improvement in air quality, moisture evacuation, superior ventilation, reduced risk of mold and mildew and the elimination of pollutants in your home.

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ENERGY SAVINGS:

High R-Value Insulation

High R-Value insulation has a higher resistance to heat flow meaning it improves energy efficiency by better insulating the home. It doesn’t stop there. Careful consideration of the building science that informs our decision on the materials we use is an important step in deciding the best insulation that’s right for the “envelope” of your home.

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ENERGY SAVINGS:

Heat Pumps

Heat pumps offer the most efficient heating and cooling alternative to fuel oil, electric systems and even natural gas. They use less energy than electricity and pump hot or cool air from one place to another by using a compressor through which heat (or AC) is extracted from outside sources and pumped indoors.

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ENERGY SAVINGS:

Energy-Efficient Lighting

Lighting is important, it's what highlights the beautiful finishes in your home. When you replace your home's five most frequently used light fixtures with models that have earned the ENERGY STAR rating, you can save $100+ each year. We customize fixture and bulb models, designs and sizes to best suit your needs.

ENERGY SAVINGS:

Solar Panels

ENVIRONMENTAL:

Rainwater Recovery Systems

Water conservation is important to homeowners that build with Chatsworth Fine Homes. Collected water can be used to irrigate lawns, wash cars or even flush toilets meeting water demands even in dryer months where watering bans may be in place.

Our Process For Building Net Zero Homes

Every Net Zero home we build proudly bears the Chatsworth name, bringing assurance that great attention to detail has been paid at every stage of construction. Our process ensures that your home is delivered exactly as you envision, on time and on budget.

Discovery

From idea to inception, a Chatsworth Fine Home starts with you. We will carefully listen and efficiently walk through your vision, must-haves and goals, and identify any potential roadblocks so we can continue collaboratively into the next phases of your build. We will also develop a “broad brush” budget as a starting point.

Construction Agreement

Once the preliminary budget details have been carefully considered and decided upon, a construction agreement will outline the full scope of work, scheduling, allowances and target budgets, payment schedule, and warranty details.

Budget

Industry experience, an accounting eye, and sound pricing structures allow us to precisely determine the budget for your new premium home. As we move through design and into construction, our detailed and transparent reports keep account of every dollar spent. You can rest easy knowing that at any point in the project you have a snapshot of where the budget and finances stand.

Design

We work closely with both project architect and interior designer to bring your vision to life. Here’s where we roll up our sleeves, and through an iterative process ensure that all boxes on the wish list are ticked within the agreed budget. We work to incorporate sustainable technologies and advanced building science practices into the design of your premium custom build without compromising your home’s aesthetic.

Final Budgeting and Refining

After the design process is complete, and while the permit application is in process, we continue to review and refine details of your home and its budget and make any adjustments. This is your dream home, we want to be sure we have included everything. We always plan for a final review, because there are often things that , after some reflection need to be added or adjusted.

The Build

As we move through the phases of construction we look forward to meeting with you regularly to go through developments, challenges, adjustments, etc., ensuring your home is built to your exact specifications. These bi-weekly meetings ensure that you are firmly “in the picture” with your project’s progress and costs.

Handoff

After combing through the fine details, making sure everything in your home is just so and the final white glove cleaning is complete, only then will we present you with your new Chatsworth Fine Home, along with your final client package that will include drawings, documents, payment receipts, and your sign-off. We will also review your warranty and inclusions, and ensure you are fully comfortable with the mechanical and technological systems in your new home and the nuances of required maintenance and seasonal adjustments.

Aftercare

We will be in regular contact with you during your entire warranty phase, and for most clients, beyond that into the future! Regular warranty visits are part of our ongoing care to ensure everything is working properly, but in any case we are always just a phone call away if any additional needs arise.

What Our Customers Says

Dennis and Karen Freeman

We feel really fortunate to have Chatsworth working on our project…We know that when you guys do it, it gets done right!

Vanessa and Mark

It was such a pleasure working with Chatsworth Fine Homes. The level of professionalism is apparent in the entire team and all the trades that they contract. The budget process was clear and straightforward and the office works hard to ensure it runs smoothly. The on site management was equally as efficient and we felt we had the dream team!

It can be a daunting task to take on a renovation of our scope and the Chatsworth team made it feel easy... we really enjoyed working with everyone and always knew our best interest was in mind. The finished product is beyond what we imagined and we hope to enjoy another 20 years in our home. Thank you all.

Peter Reed

Not only did you complete within our tight deadlines, but you also managed to stay within our budgeted costs while delivering excellent work.

Hugo Powell

I can recommend Chatsworth with enthusiasm, based on my several years of experiences with them. They have the experience of delivering value on modest projects as well as managing the unusual complexities or very large projects.

Dr. Gerry Morelli

I am delighted to provide my wholehearted endorsement of Chatsworth. It has been a pleasure from start to finish working with the Chatsworth crew to turn my ideas into a home. It was a learning experience as Chatsworth took me through the steps of first rate house construction with Fil explaining the ins and outs of what should be done and what not. I cannot say enough of what a worry free experience it has been. Total professionalism on the part of Chatsworth. The only thing I am sorry about is that it is coming to an end.

Margot Stevens

Chatsworth managed our project with clarity, accountability, and incredible attention to detail. No question was ever left unanswered, and a workable solution was found for every problem. Chatsworth’s own high standards meant that the bar was lifted on every component of the project. I would recommend Chatsworth to anyone who values integrity and quality.

You folks do such beautiful work. I am always so proud to show off and talk about your projects in my travels – of course most of that is to other builders, but they are inspired by it.

Gord Cooke

PRESIDENT OF BUILDING KNOWLEDGE CANADA

Net Zero creating a sustainable future. Reap the benefits today and know you’re helping generations to come.

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