Builder Spotlight: Excel Homes — Simplifying the Journey Home

For more than 38 years, Excel Homes has been helping Albertans achieve homeownership with thoughtfully designed homes, exceptional customer care, and a commitment to making the building process easy, stress-free, and enjoyable.

Excel Homes was founded with a vision to make homeownership attainable for more families. What began as a mission to be the “Builder of the Affordable Dream” has evolved into a customer-first approach focused on making homeownership more attainable for Albertans. As the homebuilding industry evolved and new leadership under President and CEO Sean Nolan aligned around fresh values, Excel’s mission came into focus: to deliver a home-buying experience that brings customers the most joy and value.

With 15,000+ homes built across 80+ communities in Alberta, Excel Homes has established itself as one of the province’s leading builders. Today, the company continues to grow across Calgary, Airdrie, Chestermere, Rocky View County, and Edmonton while staying true to its guiding promise: “Simplifying your journey home.”

The team at Excel understands that homeowners want more than a beautiful house—they want quality construction, thoughtful design, energy efficiency, and a builder they can trust to communicate clearly throughout the process.

A Customer Experience Built Around Support

Buying a home is one of life’s biggest milestones, and Excel Homes places customer care at the centre of every stage of the journey.

From the first visit to a sales centre through the first year of homeownership, homeowners have access to dedicated support and resources designed to build confidence and peace of mind. During the discovery stage, Excel’s Area Sales Team serves as an all-encompassing guide for prospective homeowners, sharing deep knowledge of every part of the homebuilding journey.

Prospective buyers work closely with knowledgeable sales professionals who guide them through floor plans, communities, and customization options. During construction, homeowners receive regular milestone updates and opportunities to connect with their Site Superintendent and tour their home as it takes shape.

Before possession, homeowners participate in a comprehensive orientation to learn about the operation and maintenance of their new home. After move-in, Excel continues to provide support through warranty appointments, dedicated trades days, a homeowner knowledge base, and a 24-hour emergency support line.

What Sets Excel Homes Apart?

One of Excel’s biggest differentiators is its commitment to simplifying the buying process without sacrificing choice or personalization.

This year, Excel has enhanced its Calgary-area home specifications to give homeowners even more value at no additional cost. Upgrades include an extended kitchen island, an over-the-range hood fan, triple-pane windows, a separate shower unit in the ensuite, and much more.

“We continually work with our team and our building partners to select the best materials and finishes for our homes, which we like to showcase in our show homes for customers to see for themselves. The recently launched two new showhomes in  Princeton – highlighting the latest design selections, featuring distinctive tone combinations and eye-catching details like chevron flooring. Communities such as Lewisburg, Livingston, Rangeview Springs, Seton Ridge, and Starling each showcase their own unique look as well,” says the Excel Homes team. One standout upgrade, featured in Lewisburg, includes a two-storey living room with large windows and a massive show stopping fireplace, perfect for entertaining.

Excel Homes notes, “Throughout the last few years, there has been an increased interest in main-floor bedrooms to accommodate larger and multi-generational family dynamics, which we have incorporated into our designs.”

Designed for How Families Live Today

Modern homeowners want spaces that support everyday life, and Excel’s home designs reflect those changing needs.

Standout Offerings

Excel offers a variety of floor plans for laned, duplex, front-garage, and townhome products across 15 unique communities throughout Calgary, Airdrie, and Chestermere. For buyers seeking a quicker path to homeownership, Excel also offers quick-possession homes with faster move-in timelines.

The builder’s innovative show home leaseback program allows homeowners to purchase a show home while Excel leases it back, providing rental income while the show home remains operational.

Excel also offers a loyalty referral program, allowing homeowners to earn a referral bonus when a friend or family member purchases an Excel home.

Designing for Comfort and the Future

As technology continues to evolve, so do homeowner expectations. Excel equips its homes with technology designed to provide convenience and peace of mind, including video doorbells, smart thermostats, smart deadbolts, motion-sensor switches, and app-enabled garage door openers. Convenient charging ports are also included in kitchens and flex rooms throughout many home designs. Additional upgrades, such as 220V EV plug-ins and extra USB, CAT6, and RG6 connections, also appeal to tech-savvy homeowners.

Excel Homes has also recently completed its first BUILT GREEN® Net Zero Energy+ rated home in Starling, marking an important milestone in the company’s sustainability journey. The builder expects this type of high-performance home to become increasingly important to homeowners in the future.

Looking Ahead

Excel Homes continues to expand throughout Alberta with exciting new opportunities for homebuyers.

Recent launches include Princeton in Rocky View County, Bridgeport in Chestermere, and Monocle, a new townhome development in Mahogany that offers lakeside living for less. Excel is also preparing to introduce single-family homes in Calgary’s new southwest community of Monarch, and in the southeast community of Hazel.

Several new show homes are scheduled to open in late 2026, giving prospective homeowners even more opportunities to experience Excel’s latest designs and innovations firsthand. Upcoming show homes include Homestead in Calgary, Bridgeport in Chestermere, and Edgemont and The Orchards in Edmonton.

Building Confidence Through Warranty Protection

As a long-standing member of the Alberta New Home Warranty Program, Excel Homes recognizes the important role warranty coverage plays in providing confidence and peace of mind.

“Our partnership is important to us as part of our customer-centric approach to homebuilding because it builds trust, credibility, and confidence by ensuring our homeowners’ biggest investment is protected for the long term,” says the Excel Homes team. “The Alberta New Home Warranty Program is a trusted brand and is equally dedicated to the customer experience, just as we are.”

For Excel, warranty coverage is an extension of its customer-first philosophy. It helps protect homeowners against unexpected issues while providing reassurance that one of life’s biggest investments is backed by strong support long after possession day.

Michelle Rogers, Manager of Sales & Engagement at ANHWP had this to say about the builder, “Excel Homes has spent decades helping families navigate one of life’s biggest milestones by making the journey home as simple and seamless as possible. Their commitment to quality extends far beyond the homes they build—it’s reflected in every interaction with their customers. We have been proud partners for many years, and throughout that time, we’ve consistently seen a team that leads with integrity, puts homeowners first, and genuinely cares about the experience they deliver.”

Advice for Future Homeowners

When asked for one piece of advice for first-time buyers, the Excel team keeps it simple:

Don’t be afraid to ask questions.

Tour show homes, explore different options, and take the time to discover what matters most to you. The more you learn about your needs and preferences, the easier it becomes to find the right home—and the right builder—for you and your family’s future.