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Custom Home Builder | Servicing the Blue Mountains and Surrounding Area

At Carter Allen Ltd. we put ideas first and pride ourselves on developing projects that will create or reinvent your space helping to take our relationship beyond contractor and vendor to collaborator and confidant.

By utilizing modern materials, staying educated on new industry technology and reaching beyond North American borders for inspiration, we are able to develop sustainable designs while maintaining a commitment to our environment and our craft.

  • A striking modern staircase featuring warm wood paneling and clean geometric lines, designed for a luxury custom-built home in Ontario by Carter Allen.
  • A contemporary kitchen with sleek black and wood cabinetry, a marble island, and gold fixtures, overlooking a stunning winter landscape. Built by Carter Allen, experts in high-end custom homes in the Blue Mountains.
  • A sophisticated custom home with dark exterior cladding, natural wood accents, and lush landscaping, designed to blend seamlessly into the Blue Mountains' scenic surroundings. Crafted by Carter Allen, a premier Ontario home builder.
  • Interior room with a circular wall-mounted firewood rack containing logs, a modern ceiling light fixture, and an open doorway leading outside.
  • Custom built modern house with large windows and patio surrounded by lush landscaping, stone steps, and trees under a blue sky with clouds.
  • Modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, white countertops, stainless steel appliances, large windows with ocean view, and open living area with sofas.
  • Modern house front entrance with wooden door, brick and wood siding, large windows, and security cameras.
  • Modern dining room with wooden table, brown chairs, and a staircase with a black metal railing. Room features light gray walls, wooden flooring, and a slatted wood divider.
  • Modern two-story house with wood and stone exterior, surrounded by trees and landscaped with small shrubs and a curved pathway.
  • Interior entryway of a modern home, featuring a black front door, light-colored walls, tiled floor, and a narrow rug. Natural light enters through a glass panel next to the door.
  • Modern kitchen interior with light wooden cabinets, black kitchen island, and black bar stools. Two black and gold pendant lights hang above the island. A woven basket with a cushion is in the foreground.
  • Modern living room with large windows overlooking a beach. Features two brown sofas, a black coffee table, a fireplace, and a lounge chair with footrest. Firewood is stored beneath the fireplace. The room has a patterned rug and minimalist decor.
  • Modern hallway with a wooden ceiling, white panel walls, a black wall sconce, two vertical windows, and a patterned area rug on a wooden floor.
“We have been very fortunate to work with Carter Allen for almost a decade. We look forward to every project. They’re organized, professional and build some very impressive houses. We look forward to the next one! ”
— Stairhaus Inc.
“We have had the pleasure of working closely with Carter Allen on a large new construction project, and they are continuing to deliver exceptional results. Their open collaboration with our design team has made for a seamless project and their attention to detail is second to none, ensuring that the design intent is executed flawlessly. Communication is key, and it has been clear, proactive, and professional, making the entire process efficient and enjoyable — we would highly recommend them without hesitation!”
— Leanne Tammaro, Design Theory
“I have worked with Chris, Scott and the entire team on countless projects and they are true professionals. The homes the build speak for themselves but dealing with them from a business side of things is a dream for us at GDC. They are extremely organized and detailed and we do great projects together. Highly recommend Carter Allen for your build or renovation!”
— David, Georgian Bay Design Centre
“Amazing team to work with. Great attention to detail. They renovated our ski chalet and we couldn’t be happier. Highly recommend Carter Allen.”
— Ralph, Monte Design
“Always a dream working with Carter Allen. One of the most professional and well organized custom builders out there - and with the most exciting projects to be a part of!”
— Georgian Design Centre
“We hired Carter Allen to renovate our kitchen and create a great room area and their work was impeccable. I’ve worked with a number of contractors, and was so impressed with the level of customer service that I received from this company. ”
— Jacquie Boland
“Carter Allen created a beautiful and functional home for me and my children. Three years later I am still thrilled every time I open the door.
They treated me like family and offered solid advice at every turn, patiently answered all my questions and concerns and ultimately delivered on time and at budget.
Highly recommend and would look forward to working with them again.”
— Marie Kozak
“Carter Allen has done a few projects for our Blue Mountains home and we are beyond thrilled to endorse them. Professional, courteous and honest, we would recommend Carter Allen for any project (and budget), small or large”
— Cara Williams
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View fullsize Oh those summer nights . . .⁠ ⁠ Is there anything better than sitting around a campfire with family and friends?!?⁠ ⁠ A fully custom backyard designed around summer days and summer nights! Stone patio, an expansive deck, garden boxes, integrated fire
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View fullsize Framed views and a flood of light.⁠ This entryway/transition space connects indoors and out at Project River Light—a renovation designed to make the most of natural light and riverfront views. 🌞⁠ ⁠ Lighting played a starring role throughout th