Redefining Builder Grade
Builder grade? Not anymore. At CaraCo we're redefining what it means. Quality finishes, thoughtful design, and lasting value in every home we build.
Reputation
With values based on integrity and excellent customer service, CaraCo is Kingston’s most trusted home builder. Our team includes the best and most experienced local tradespeople and suppliers who provide quality craftsmanship.
Design
Our Design Centre provides a wide selection of options to create a beautiful home interior, with staff available to help you build your dream. We will guide you through every step of buying your home, making your purchase as easy as possible.
Quality
CaraCo ensures careful attention to detail at each stage of the process, attending to customers’ needs for flexible designs at reasonable prices with a wide range of available upgrades and high quality standard features.
Thoughtful Living
CaraCo neighbourhoods feature tree-lined streets, heritage style street lights, and driveway paving. Our home designs have exceptional architectural details such as large front porches, recessed garages, and stone facades.
From the moment we break ground, our building sites are clean, efficient, safe and well-organized. Homes are promptly scheduled and usually ready for possession within 3 months.
CaraCo is a leader in building innovation, and is a LEED Home and Healthy Housing™ Builder recognized by the CMHC. We're always looking for ways to improve the quality of our materials and methods, and we're proud to be shaping future building codes. CaraCo is dedicated to bringing you energy-efficient, well-constructed homes that are suited to your family's lifestyle.
CaraCo is a leader in building innovation, and is a LEED Home and Healthy Housing™ Builder recognized by the CMHC. We're always looking for ways to improve the quality of our materials and methods, and we're proud to be shaping future building codes. CaraCo is dedicated to bringing you energy-efficient, well-constructed homes that are suited to your family's lifestyle.
Buying a New Home
Buying a brand new home is an important investment. You want to buy with confidence, enjoy the experience, and know that you have made the best decision for you and your family.
Typically, the process of buying a brand new home takes place over time and in several stages. To begin with, you want to take some time deciding on your priorities—what you want in a home, where you want to live, and how much you want to spend—and then explore what’s available.
Choosing a quality builder is key to making a wise investment.
Once you have narrowed your choices down to one community, a quality builder, and one home, you are ready to work out the details and sign a contract with your builder. Then it’s time to step back and let the builder do the work.
Before You Start Looking
Get off to a great start by doing some pre-planning before you go house hunting. Discuss with everyone in your household what they want in a new home and surroundings.
Make lists of important features, such as:
- number of bedrooms,
- home size,
- distance to work, school, and other amenities,
- mobility restrictions,
- sustainability features,
- and special design features.
Confirm in advance:
- your down payment,
- the monthly mortgage payment you are comfortable with,
- and your purchasing budget.
Don't forget to leave wiggle room for upgrades!
Remember...
Always check to see who the Kingston Home Builders' Association member builders are in your community! And leave time to attend your local home shows to see what's available and meet your local builders.
Exploring Your Options
Now you are ready to see what’s available. Visit model homes, sales centres, and sales offices.
The key to successful home hunting is to take your time. Don’t rush. Take a thorough look at everything and ask questions—lots of them. The builder or salesperson should be ready and pleased to answer each question.
The Community/Development
Look for a community that meets your needs, that you can see yourself living in, that has HOA and local bylaws you agree with, and that has the landscaping plans and community facilities you need.
Don't forget to ask about long-term community plans, like roads and commercial expansion!
Model Homes and Plans
Look for quality features, thoughtful design, and layouts and sizes that meet your needs. Ask about design flexibility, lot availability, and upgraded versus standard fixtures.
The Builder
The builder is the most important factor in buying a new home. Look for a builder that is reputable, trustworthy, and professional. Reviews and professional memberships can help you find the right builder.
Once You Have Found Your New Home
When you have found the home you want, and you are confident that you are dealing with the right builder, it is time to purchase. From here on, you will be working in close contact with your builder to see your new home brought to life.
This is just an overview of the process. For more details, download the New Home Buying Process PDF, as provided by the Canadian Home Builders' Association.
Moving to Kingston
Come home to Kingston, Ontario!
Looking for a city with an unbeatable lifestyle, first-class amenities, short-commute times and a smaller, more liveable scale? Kingston, Ontario has it all plus access to an amazing waterfront, educational institutions and a thriving entertainment scene.
In Kingston, home ownership is much more affordable than in other, larger cities. Our work/life balance is enviable and we boast a ton of local attractions right on our doorstep: from the 1000 Islands to Prince Edward County's wineries and tourism region. If boating's your thing, the Rideau Waterway, St. Lawrence River, and Lake Ontario are easily accessible, as are the numerous lakes in cottage country north of the city.
We're located along Highway 401, between Toronto and Montreal, less than two hours' drive from Ottawa and less than an hour from the American border in Upstate New York.
Press & Awards
Press
CaraCo LEED's the Way (Greentech)
May 5, 2009
CaraCo Brings High Performance Homes to Kingston (Kingston Whig-Standard)
April 2013
Awards
2025 Kingston Home Builders’ Association Showcase of New Homes Awards for Main Bathroom, Primary Bedroom & Closet, Overall Winner
2013 ESC (Energy Solutions Center) Partnership Award
We received this award in recognition for our efforts with Union Gas on our Performance Home 2020 project. This award provides customer recognition of the benefit in working in partnership with the local utility for reducing the use of natural gas through innovative energy solutions.
2005 Parade of New Homes People's Choice Award
2005 Kingston Home Builders’ Association Parade of New Homes People’s Choice Award
2003 Ontario Builder of the Year Awards
Finalist, High-Rise Builder Category
2002 Ontario New Home Warranty Program Award
15 Consecutive Years of Excellent Ratings
2000 Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Healthy Housing Award
1996 Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Healthy Housing Award
1995 Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Healthy Housing Award
Charity
CaraCo has generously supported the Kingston Area Minor Hockey Association, the Kingston YMCA Penguins Aquatic Club, baseball teams, the local United Way, Kidney Foundation, Heart & Stroke Foundation, Hospice Kingston, the K-Rock Building Fund, Kingston Military Family Resource Centre and Sunshine Foundation. In the past, we have also supported the Grand Theatre, University Hospitals Kingston Foundation, and Lions Civic Gardens.
CaraCo Home Field
We are very proud to have sponsored the CaraCo Home Field, in the City's west end. This new track and field facility provides a high quality venue for school track and field meets and offers an extended season for field sports due to the artificial turf surfacing.
Facility Features:
- Eight-lane 400m running track with rubber sport surface
- Artificial turf multi-sport field
- Shot put, long jump, high jump, pole vaulting, football, soccer, rugby and field hockey
- Sports lights
- Accessible washrooms
- Bleacher seating for 750 spectators
- Pathway connections
Testimonials
CaraCo is The Bestest Ever!!
Our Favourite Customer
CaraCo is The Bestest Ever!!
Our Favourite Customer
CaraCo is The Bestest Ever!!
Our Favourite Customer
CaraCo is The Bestest Ever!!
Our Favourite Customer