About Roost
Renovating and building better spaces since 2010.
Roost is a passionate group of individuals who really love houses. We love the technical challenge of building for a climate that has a 75-degree temperature differential over the year.
We bring the artistic vision and craftsmanship needed to give a building beauty and soul.
We love the relationships that we build with our customers as we work with them to figure out exactly what they need to make their house a home.
Services
Major Renovations
We have a love of old houses and want to honour the craftsmanship of the original builders by taking them into the next century. This means considering both a layout that fits with today’s active lifestyles and a building envelope designed for our climate.
Kitchens
As everyone knows, the kitchen is the heart of the home. It is where some of life’s best everyday moments happen. Our relationships with each other and our food are brought to life in the kitchen and we think this space in your home should contribute to these relationships in an active way.
Additions
Sometimes people love their neighbourhood but have a house that no longer meets their needs. We like working with clients to find a solution that fits their lifestyle. Whether it’s adding an entirely new second floor or expanding the existing footprint, we’re here to help; from concept to completion.
Bathrooms
For some a bathroom needs to be a sanctuary. For others it is a completely utilitarian space that just needs to function well. Either way it’s a room that tends to present the most design challenges and demand the most technical expertise.
New Construction
There’s something nice about starting from scratch. It provides an unmatched opportunity to customize a living space to fit one’s lifestyle. The lessons we’ve learned from the creative constraints of renovations always inform our approach to the design of new spaces. Spaces need to be functional, active and life-affirming. The new spaces we build are also designed to be super energy efficient and last for centuries. We owe it to the next generation.
Basements
Basement renovations are a great opportunity to significantly increase the energy efficiency of the home, create extra living space or even potential revenue from a rental suite. They are also one of the areas of the home most prone to moisture problems and mold when done incorrectly. Doing it properly is much more economical in the long run.
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The Team
Coworkers and friends
Roost has always been a company where co-workers become friends. It’s given us the capacity to hold to our values and trust each other, and we’re committed to protecting it as we grow. We believe every member of Roost is an integral part of our creative genius, innovative edge, and rock-solid quality. Sound like a crew you’d like to work for? Send us a resume and let’s get a conversation going!
Myron
Partner
Jon
Partner
Jaron
Partner
Kristin
Architect
Bobby
Logistics
Jotham
Team Member
Josiah
Team Member
Jeff
Team Member
Steven
Team Member
Anton
Team Member
Adrian
Team Member
DeLayne
Team Member
Loch
Team Member
Our Values
Shared passion; shared values
Our values reflect our goals in starting Roost and inform how we approach home-building and how we treat our employees and clients. They reflect the future we want for Roost and our wider commmunity.
Our headquarters and the majority of our project work is located on Treaty 1 Territory and the homeland of the Métis Nation. The water we drink and work with comes from Shoal Lake First Nation.
Respect
Just like buildings and homes, relationships last when they are built with care and trust. Our ability to recognize everyone we work with us an equal player in the design and build process is how we've built our reputation and earned the respect we are given.
Creativity
Creativity is not only central to crafting intricate, beautiful designs, it's key to uncovering and implementing the unique solutions that make our high standards for performance, efficiency, and sustainability achievable.
Quality
In simplest terms, quality is about durability and performance — how well it's made and how well it performs. While we’re committed to durability and high performance, we also understand that quality encompasses how well-suited the design of the home is to the lifestyle, needs, and aspirations of those who dwell there.
Sustainability
It isn’t enough if we build every home to the highest standard we can. Turning the tide on our changing climate is a group effort. Through our work and through our support of industry and community change, we want to see sustainability become the default in how we zone, develop, build, and live in our city and our world.
L-R: Myron, Jaron, and Jon in our old office headquarters
The Roost story
2010: Myron & Jon
Roost started in 2010 when Myron decided to quit his job at another home building company and start working on his own (a very common origin story for building companies). In less than a year, Jon joined as a business partner and Roost officially incorporated. With a long term goal of doing energy efficient large renovations and new builds we began by doing whatever jobs were available.
2018: Jaron joins in
Jaron joined as a business partner in 2018 which again increased our capacity to handle larger jobs and improve our business development. We’ve continued to increase our commitment to energy efficiency, sustainable building practices and being a fulfilling and supportive workplace.
Growth and the future
Profit is essential to the survival of any business, but it’s more important to us that our impact grows in a way that lasts. Like our buildings, we’re proud of what we’ve built, and we want to make a lasting change in our community through the houses we've built and the careers and jobs we’ve provided.
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