Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Home Builder in Ottawa & Kingston
Tamarack Homes has been a trusted name in residential construction since 1948, when Harold Taggart began building homes for returning war veterans in Eastern Ontario. As a family-owned business, we have maintained a steadfast commitment to quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and community development. Our expertise spans single-family homes, townhomes, and master-planned communities across Ottawa and Kingston. With decades of combined experience, our team ensures every project reflects both modern design trends and enduring value.We prioritize customer satisfaction through transparent communication, energy-efficient building practices, and adherence to industry-leading standards like ENERGY STAR and Tarion Warranty Program requirements. Our design centers provide personalized selection processes, allowing homeowners to customize finishes and features to suit individual tastes.
Services
Single Family Homes
Townhomes
Semi-Detached
Gallery Townhomes
Custom Design Selections
Community Development
Energy-Efficient Building
Warranty Service
Design Center Consultations
New Home Sales
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- We have over 75 years of local homebuilding experience since 1948
- Our family-owned business maintains Harold Taggart's original quality standards
- We offer personalized design selection processes at dedicated design centers
- We build ENERGY STAR certified homes with industry-leading construction practices
- We provide comprehensive customer care through Tarion Warranty Program compliance
Associations and certifications
- ENERGY STAR
- Tarion Warranty Program
What people say
Exceptional craftsmanship
Knowledgeable sales team
Beautiful community designs
Energy-efficient homes
Excellent warranty service
Services
Single Family Homes
Our single-family homes feature spacious layouts ranging from 1,446 to 3,755 square feet with 2-4 bedrooms. Standard upgrades include energy-efficient appliances, modern cabinetry, and quartz countertops. Each home is built to ENERGY STAR standards with 7-10 year Tarion warranties. We offer both move-in ready and custom-design options across Ottawa and Kingston communities.
Townhomes
Contemporary townhome designs from 1,510 to 3,130 square feet with 2-4 bedrooms. Features include open-concept living spaces, upgraded flooring packages, and private outdoor areas. All units meet strict energy efficiency benchmarks and come with comprehensive warranty coverage. Available in multiple master-planned communities with access to shared amenities.
Design Center
Our Ottawa and Kingston design centers provide personalized selection experiences for cabinetry, countertops, flooring, and fixtures. Professional consultants guide homeowners through material choices that match both style preferences and practical needs. Showrooms display full-scale kitchen and bathroom displays with current trend-forward options available for all new home purchases.
Community Development
We create master-planned communities with integrated parks, walking trails, and local amenities. Current projects include Cardinal Creek Village, Findlay Creek Village, and Riverview Shores developments. Each community balances modern living requirements with environmental sustainability principles through thoughtful land use planning.
Warranty Service
Comprehensive post-purchase support covering 7-year Tarion warranty requirements. Our dedicated service team handles maintenance requests, seasonal inspections, and repair coordination using approved contractors meeting strict quality standards. We maintain detailed records of all service interactions for homeowner reference throughout ownership.
People
Joy Kerr
Sales Representative
Joy specializes in new home sales for Ottawa communities with over 15 years of local real estate experience. She provides personalized guidance through the homebuying process.
Sheri Sinclair
Design Centre Manager
Sheri leads our Ottawa Design Centre team, helping homeowners select finishes and customizations since 2005. Her expertise ensures cohesive design choices across all home types.
Carolyn Brennan
Kingston Sales Director
Carolyn oversees Kingston area sales operations with deep knowledge of regional market trends. She has been with Tamarack for over 12 years managing new community launches.
Questions
What communities are currently available?
We're building in Ottawa's Cardinal Creek Village, Findlay Creek Village, and Westwood, plus Kingston's Riverview, West Village, and Woodhaven developments.
Do you offer move-in ready homes?
Yes, we maintain current inventory of completed homes in all active communities with prices starting at $543,099.
Can I customize my home's finishes?
Our design centers allow full customization of cabinetry, countertops, flooring, and fixtures for both new and under-construction homes.
What warranty coverage do you provide?
All homes include 7-year Tarion Warranty Program coverage with detailed maintenance guidelines and service request procedures.
Are financing options available?
We partner with preferred lenders to offer competitive mortgage rates and financing packages for qualified buyers.
How do I schedule a design consultation?
Contact our Ottawa or Kingston design centers directly to book personalized appointments with interior design specialists.
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Reviews (6)
A. Ry
Jul 23, 2021
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Critical:Quality,Value
Sub par builder I bought in 2018 sub par quality and service my ceilings look terrible when I brought to there attention they offered to sand and nor repaint funny how none of the model homes had that issue there are better builders out there stay away and this comes from a current tamarack owner
Service:Install drywall
Sub par builder I bought in 2018 sub par quality and service my ceilings look terrible when I brought to there attention they offered to sand and nor repaint funny how none of the model homes had that issue there are better builders out there stay away and this comes from a current tamarack owner
Service:Install drywall
Swhet
May 02, 2021
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Tamarack has made us live in a dangerous, loud, disruptive and messy construction zone for two years now, our house is still awaiting basic finishing and repairs and their willingness to help or improve the situation falls on deaf ears. They dont care about homeowners at all, only building houses as quickly as possible and taking your money. They are taking advantage of the housing market and making everyones life incredibly unsafe and stressful. DO NOT RECOMMEND.
Magdalena Higuera
Apr 28, 2021
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I love the Quality of the construction, finishes, designs,definitely my first option for a builder.loved the oxford model home !!!
Zxfiax
Sep 10, 2020
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Amazing Builder! They Have Beautiful models (Oxford B, Peyton C) At Meadows. they also build ur home with respect and their customer service is great. their home build quality is also amazing (I've purchased with tamarack before) and there warranty group comes on time to fix a broken part. And another thing i like about tamarack is there homes are open spaced and they user their SQFT very wisely. Overall Tamarack is a great builder!
Alex Elkin
Sep 26, 2019
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My wife and I recently purchased a home from Tamarack. To say that we are happy with the result is an understatement. As happy as we are with the home, we were even happier with the service provided by Deb and Mike. They are the gold standard!
Ahmed Abdelfattah
Jul 14, 2019
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Mmmm so where to start :D OK
we had our home agreement 8 months ago for a home lot we were waiting for almost 2 years ago.
Deb, Deb Deb it is how you deal with amazing person :) She is the best sales i have ever saw in my life ... Helpful, time response is in minutes, answer in honest, fun, professional, signing with her was a piece if cake, Fun in emails after this, .....etc. i can keep writing about her for hours :)
DEB you are the best :)
Mike, very helpful, very smily, any question he will be so happy to answer :)
We are confident in our decision to join the Tamarack family and would most
we had our home agreement 8 months ago for a home lot we were waiting for almost 2 years ago.
Deb, Deb Deb it is how you deal with amazing person :) She is the best sales i have ever saw in my life ... Helpful, time response is in minutes, answer in honest, fun, professional, signing with her was a piece if cake, Fun in emails after this, .....etc. i can keep writing about her for hours :)
DEB you are the best :)
Mike, very helpful, very smily, any question he will be so happy to answer :)
We are confident in our decision to join the Tamarack family and would most
