FAQ
How to hire a general contractor in Edmonton
Blackrock Residential is an Edmonton general contractor for owners. Gary Fehlauer leads the company. These are the questions owners ask before they hire us to build a house, a 4-plex or multiplex, or an apartment.
How do I hire a general contractor in Edmonton?
Call 780-900-3865 or request a quote. Bring a site address or drawings. We ask who controls the land, the unit count, the funding path, and who signs. If that is clean, we book a scope meeting. We do not start work on a handshake.
Can you build on my lot?
Yes. You own the land. We are the builder under a written contract. That includes a new house, a custom home on your drawings, or infill multi-family on a lot you already control in Edmonton or the capital region.
Who builds 4-plexes and multiplexes in Edmonton?
We do, as the hired general contractor. Public project pages already list a Qualico 4-plex, a Slokker 6-plex, a LEAR 7-plex, a Sunshine 22-unit apartment, and a 60-unit apartment in Laurel. We take 4-plex, 6-plex, 7-plex, 8-plex, and small apartment work as a full build.
What is the difference between a framer and a general contractor?
A framer is a trade. A general contractor takes the full house, multiplex, or apartment under one contract. Blackrock is the builder, not a framing shop.
How do you price a job?
Direct construction costs, plus builder fee 10 percent, project overhead and supervision 10 percent, and a contingency, inspections, and overrun allowance 20 percent. GST is extra. You will not see a line that says profit markup.
What is the 50/50 savings?
If final costs are under the contract price, the difference is shared half to you and half to Blackrock.
Do I pay a deposit before construction starts?
Yes. Work starts after a signed agreement, funding confirmation, and Deposit 1 cleared. If a later deposit is late, work stops.
Do you finance the build?
No. We are not a lender and not a free joint-venture partner on your land. Many five-unit and larger rentals use CMHC multi-unit insurance. That is the owner's loan. We give you a stipulated-price contract a lender can draw against.
Are you Blackrock Homes or BlackRock the asset manager?
No. We are Blackrock Residential Corp., the Edmonton general contractor. Not the global asset manager. Not Blackrock Homes.
Where do you work?
Edmonton, St. Albert, Spruce Grove, Sherwood Park, and Stony Plain. That is the capital region. We do not advertise a provincial practice.
Who leads the company?
Gary Fehlauer leads Blackrock Residential. He is the person owners deal with on scope and contract.
Are you hiring?
Crew applications: info@blackrockresidential.com, subject Crew application. Or use /careers. This page is for owners hiring a builder.