Gerald Mitchell Contracting

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New Home Construction Renovations | Consulting Real Estate Services

Welcome To Our Family...

Learn a little more about our team:

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Gerald Mitchell Contracting

Learn about the man behind the name, and the team behind the man that has made his company a success after 35 years in the business.

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Custom Renovations

A bit about the renovation part of our business.

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Building Process

A simple step-by-step guide to building your new home.

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1265 Fall River Road, Fall River, Nova Scotia B2T 1E6 902.860.4411 | office@gmhomes.ca | www.gmhomes.ca

Owners Gerald & Angela Mitchell

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Management Team

Some personal info about the Contracting Management team.

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Mitchell Realty

20 Communities

Our sister company, responsible for selling all of our homes.

The Realty Team

Meet the management staff of the Realty Division.

Visit our home town and some of the many places we build in.

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Home Plans

View some of our more popular home styles.

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Partner Directory

Get to know some of the great companies working with us.

The New Gerald Mitchell Contracting & Mitchell Realty Sales Office & Design Centre, located in the beautiful community of Fall River at 1265 Fall River Road.

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erald Mitchell Contracting Ltd first began in 1976 when Gerald received his degree certifying him as an Inter-Provincial Carpenter obtained through NSIT. During the first few years this company was merely a one man operation with Gerald Mitchell as the owner, operator and contractor. Since then, the number of houses built by Gerald Mitchell Contracting has steadily increased.

Today Gerald Mitchell has established himself as a premier builder of residential homes and his company as a leader in the new home construction industry.

Many years of hands-on experience through framing, running operations and dealing with customers have given Gerald the knowledge to deliver the best possible product to his customers. His master carpenter skills, integrity and work philosophy has preceded him. His conviction to his craft and commitment to clients has earned him a reputation as a trusted industry leader.

Only in recent years has Gerald retired his tool belt (after 30 years of hands-on framing), to focus solely on the operation of his company. In preparation for this and to accommodate future growth, in 2006, Gerald Mitchell Contracting Limited developed GM Homes as a sister company to undertake specific operations.

Gerald and his wife, Angela, were married in 1978, and recently celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary.

They’ve been working in the business for nearly their entire married life. They have grown the company slowly but steadily over the years, mostly on word-of-mouth advertising and referrals.

Families who are building for the first time are sometimes nervous about signing on the dotted line, but Angela says Gerald has a gift for simplifying the process and making people feel comfortable.

“When people talk to Gerald, they see right away that he knows what he’s talking about – he’s done it hundreds of times,” says Angela. “People place their trust in him for good reason, because he’s confident in what he does and he has the results – and the team – to back it up.”

It’s all about the Team Originally a one-man show, Gerald’s residential construction team has increased steadily over the years. They currently have 14 full-time employees, and close to 24 loyal subtrades such as framers, finish carpenters and painters who are valued members of the team. In fact, the dedication of Gerald’s long-lasting partners and affiliate companies is

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one of the many reasons that the company is able to boast such a high volume of repeat customers.

Gerald is well-known for maintaining excellent relationships with his sub-trades – many of which have been with him for decades. Some have even been around from the start and feel like an extension of the family.

Angela believes one of the reasons they’ve maintained such a low turnover rate is that they make Gerald Mitchell Contracting a positive place to work.

“We really care about our employees, and we enjoy doing things together as a team – that might not be the norm for other companies, but it’s what we’ve always done.”

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Each year, the Mitchells host a big summer party at their house for friends, clients, employees and business partners.

The family-oriented day includes an ice cream truck, barbecue, bouncy castles, boating, swimming, characters for the kids, face-painting and much more. In addition, Angela and Gerald throw a big dinner-dance for their employees to celebrate the holiday season.

“We think it’s important to spend time together outside of work, so everyone really connects,” says Angela. “Gerald has even taken employees to Montreal to watch a hockey game, and last year we started a Gerald Mitchell Contracting hockey team.”

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The Gerald Mitchell Contracting Management Team: (l-r) Frank Dorrington, Gerald Mitchell, Margie Brisson, Angela Mitchell, Mike Bennett

...Continued The corporate hockey team has been a huge success, with many of the company’s sub-trades joining them on the ice on Thursday afternoons. It’s these activities – outside of work – that really help bond the team together.

“We do a lot of things together as a group,” says Gerald.

“We all get together and have fun, and it means a lot to me. I have made a lot of good friends while building houses.”

Project Manager Frank Dorrington agrees, adding that Gerald’s employees are happy and productive because he gives them space to do their job properly, but he’s always available when you need him.

“Gerald and I were friends long before I ever worked for him, and I’ve always admired his passion for his work,” says Frank. “He really sets out every day to do a good job for someone.”

Office Manager Margie Brisson has worked in various capacities in the home-building industry, and she says Gerald has a unique – and admirable – way of doing business.

“It’s all about the way he presents himself, and how he expects such a high quality of work from everyone,” says Margie. “His homes truly stand the test of time, and that’s why we often have customers who want us to build for them again – years later – because they loved their first home so much.”

Another reason for having some of the most skilled employees and dedicated sub-trades in the business is that Gerald has aligned himself with people who have the same dedication and passion that he has for his trade. They are all hard workers, honest, and believe in always doing their best work.

For example, Brian and Daniel McKillop, a father-and-son team, have been working with Gerald Mitchell Contracting for a combined 50 years – Brian for 30 years and his son for 20. Both men have a passion for the professional skills they provide and take pride in working for a family company.

Daniel, a university graduate, has been working with both his father and Gerald on construction projects since he was 16. Although he appreciates the benefits of his “formal” edu-

I am now sitting in my new living room next to a warm fire with a very happy husband and contentment in my heart.

– Warren and Tanya Rogers

cation, Daniel admits that you can’t learn the craftsmanship and skills required for building homes like Gerald Mitchell’s from a university classroom. It requires a long mentoring/ apprenticeship process that can only be passed-down from master carpenters like his father and Gerald.

“We always focus on doing our very best work,” Gerald says with pride. “If something doesn’t work out perfectly, we will make it right.”

Community Gerald Mitchell has a long-standing tradition of home building and renovating in his home town of Fall River. Although he and his team build homes across HRM, the pretty treed community remains his favourite spot to build.

The Mitchell family is proud that they have been building in the community for more than three decades, helping build a variety of what many feel to be the perfect family neighbourhoods. They have been instrumental in making it such a popular place to live, including their dedication to working with the business community and local organizations .

Gerald Mitchell Contracting sponsors several kids’ hockey teams throughout HRM, and Gerald describes it as a pleasure to give back wherever and whenever possible. They are big supporters of FEED Nova Scotia, and when Lockview High School runs its work-term program, Gerald always takes on a student to mentor every Friday.

With the addition of their new Sales Office and Design Centre located in the heart of the community on Fall River Road, Gerald Mitchell Contracting is set to support growth and development for decades to come and they look forward to helping shape the region’s future.

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Gerald Mitchell Contracting Professional Home Builders & Renovators Gerald Mitchell is always pleased to meet friends and clients at his loft-style office in the new Sales Office & Design Centre in Fall River.

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Building on Greatness Gerald’s son, Jerry Mitchell, has total respect for his dad and everything he has accomplished. He says his father’s tenacity on the ice is equally matched by his tenacity in business.

“He never backs down, and he’s not scared of the competition. He’s always believed that we build the best houses... and we do.”

Gerald’s passion lies in the nuts and bolts of building homes, so Jerry says it took some time for his father to adjust to the mechanics of running a major company.

Two years ago we walked into an open house by Gerald Mitchell and fell in love! And fortunately for us, this past year had the privilege of having Gerald Mitchell Contracting build our home.

To say we are happy with our home and the building process with Gerald would be an understatement. Gerald and his Team made this one of the most enjoyable experiences - right from our initial meeting to each and every aspect of the build.

The craftsmanship, quality of materials and just overall experience has been phenomenal. It is obvious from the trades that worked on our home that Gerald expects and most certainly attracts The Best.

– Dawn & Barry MacInnis

“He didn’t start off as a keen business person – he was a contractor and a builder – and his business sense was something that developed over the years,” says Jerry. “I don’t think he ever realized he was a businessman until after it had already happened – he just considered himself to be a really hard-working framer and carpenter.”

Jerry believes his father is a strong leader, and he says he’s learned a lot about management from him.

“He’s highly-respected by his employees, his sub-trades, and other people who work in the industry,” says Jerry. “He’s dedicated to building quality homes, and that shines through in everything he says and does.”

Jerry and his sister, Cheryl Law, both experienced Realtors, are heading up Gerald Mitchell Contracting’s sister company – Mitchell Realty. They will be taking the reins of the contracting division when Gerald chooses to retire, although that’s still a few years down the road. Both Jerry and Cheryl are constantly awed by how easily their father makes decisions, and hope to make him proud.

“He has a natural sense about so many things – which land to buy, how to frame a certain way, how to lay out a lot – he just feels it from his gut,” says Jerry. “He has so much experience that he just seems to know the right answer to everything.”

Cheryl adds it’s her father’s absolute perseverance that has kept the company successful for so many years.

“I feel like he eats, sleeps, and breathes building houses.

It’s not just ‘work’ to him – it’s what he loves doing, and he takes pride in everything he does.”

“He builds every home as if he’s building it for his own family.”

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ithout question, there is truth to the age-old expression, ‘there’s no place like home’. To many homeowners, the home they currently live in is the one they intend to stay in, indefinitely. Whether due to maintaining a family tradition, a connection to the land, family memories, or simply based on economics, the decision to stay in an existing home as opposed to building a new one is a common occurrence.

As common as this is, it doesn’t mean the same homeowners are content with living in décor or designs from decades past. With the abundance of quality house and home-based information and entertainment, there is an ever-evolving display of tempting home layout designs, innovative products and changing colour palettes that drive the renovation industry.

There are also lifestyle changes that necessitate change, both cosmetic and structural. With the aging population bubble, coupled with the existing economic and cultural changes, there is a growing trend to renovate homes to accommodate multiple generations and cater to the needs of owners far into their retirement years, keeping seniors in their homes.

As popular as these renovation trends might be, they are all taken in stride by the team at Gerald Mitchell Contracting.

Every year, new requests come forward for renovations to existing homes, where owners are looking to put on an addition, change the floorplan or redo the interior look and feel.

In fact, many past clients of Gerald Mitchell Contracting are choosing to stay in the ‘new’ homes they built with Gerald decades ago. Although the owners may be interested in updating their homes to meet current trends and styles, they have no interest in leaving the home they have grown to love. This is a true testament to the craftsmanship, quality materials and professional construction of Gerald Mitchell Contracting.

With over 35 years in the residential home building and renovation industry, they have the experience and professional skills to turn yesterday’s home-sweet-home into tomorrow’s home-dream-home.

“I can’t tell you how pleased we are with how the final product turned out. The process and team you have are something special.”

– Dwayne McPhee & Marcel Nugent

This project currently underway by Gerald Mitchell Contracting in Bedford involves stripping most of the home to its frame to improve energy efficiency through the installation of a heat pump and upgraded windows, doors and insulation. When complete, it will be a new, modern home inside and out.

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The Building Process B

uilding a new home, although exciting, can seem like a daunting task. From choosing the right community to the best home style, even the type of door knob you prefer, fun choices can quickly turn into stressful decisions.

The team at Gerald Mitchell Contracting appreciates that every family is unique, and that means each home will be unique. We’ve been building homes for over 3 decades and have perfected the process to allow you to experience more of the fun and less of the frustration!

Although every project is different, our family is hear to help your family move into the home you have always wanted. Here is a summarized process of building your home, along with a few steps to consider.

PHASE 1: Dream Home Idea

1-4 Weeks

INITIAL DISCUSSIONS

You will meet with the Gerald Mitchell Contracting and Mitchell Realty teams to discuss your home ideas, where you’d like to live and your budget. Things to consider: Financing Are you pre approved for your mortgage; Is the home you are considering within your budget; Have you left a contingency fund for extras (landscaping, sheds, furniture, appliances,etc).

Community Have you decided on a community that meets all of your needs (location, amenities, schools, future growth, local support groups, etc) Home Style Select a home style that best suits your families needs, not just how it looks outside, but how it functions on the inside (square footage, levels/storeys, bedrooms, flex rooms, storage, family expansion, long-term planning).

Special Considerations Remember to include discussion on special considerations, options or requirements at this point, as they may impact your home style or budget. Examples: Home Heating, Cooling & Energy Efficiency. Although all of our homes are built above code, energy-efficient and EnergyStar rated, there may be special options you would want to include.

Aging-in-Place or accessibility. If you need to accommodate any family members with special needs, or want to plan for the long-term, there may be special planning required or things we can suggest to assist you.

Special layout, wiring or utilities for media rooms, home entertainment, communications, in-law or guest suites, etc.

Lot Choice Some lots are designed for bungalows, some are better for two storeys. Make sure you choose a lot that allows for your house style, or visa-versa. Also consider the view, outside activities, storage and driveway.

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Schedule Be sure to decide on a move-in date and be flexible - some builds take longer than others, especially depending on the type of home and special requirements. Typically, it takes five months to get families into their new homes, starting from when a building permit is obtained (see Phase 2).

Selling Your Existing Home If you already have a home and need to sell it before purchasing your new one, plan how this will happen. Mitchell Realty, a division of Gerald Mitchell Contracting, is available to assist you with this. See page 14 to learn more about our Realty division.

PHASE 2: Construction

9-13 Weeks

CONTRACTS AND PERMITS

Once you decide to build your new home with Gerald Mitchell Contracting, at this stage you confirm your location and home plans (including any special/custom layouts). You will then sign a purchase contract and we will start the building permit process. Submitting the permits is typically one of the longest parts which can take weeks, so be prepared.

FOUNDATION AND FRAMING

Once permits are obtained, we will prepare the land for your new home, lay the foundation and build the frame. Make a note to request any special land clearing or exterior grade changes at this point, as equipment will be on site. The Project Manager typically takes over at this stage, being the primary point of contact and coordinating all schedules and budgets. Your dream is looking more like reality now!

PHASE 3: Customization

3-4 Weeks

CHOOSING YOUR FINISHES

Now is the fun part! You will have the opportunity to completely customize your home choose trim packages, exterior finishes, paint colours, door styles, flooring, light fixtures, kitchen cabinets and countertops.

There are a lot of decisions to make and the Project Manager will assist you in keeping to the schedule. Be prepared for a little homework - and enjoy the experience of shopping for your home’s new finishes!

PHASE 4: Closing & Move In

1 Week

MOVING IN

Following a final walk-through with our team to ensure all of your needs are met, your new home will be ready for your family to enjoy.

WARRANTY

All Gerald Mitchell Contracting homes come fully-warranted, and include a one-year builders’ warranty. This means that if anything at all goes wrong in the first year, although not common, the team will come back and make it right.

Project Managers Frank Dorrington (left) and Mike Bennett (centre) meet regularly with Gerald Mitchell to discuss building plans and production schedules – shown here at the planning table at the sales office and design centre.

TIMELINE NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION

Our Simplified Building Process

Our typical home takes approximately five months to complete once we have secured the building permit.

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CLOSING 1 WEEK

MOVING IN

CUSTOMIZATION 3-4 WEEKS

CHOOSING YOUR FINISHES CONSTRUCTION 9-13 WEEKS FOUNDATION AND FRAMING 3-4 WEEKS

DREAM HOME IDEA 1-4 WEEKS

INITIAL DISCUSSIONS

CONTRACTS AND PERMITS 3 WEEKS

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The Management Team...

Gerald Mitchell Owner/President, GM

gerald@gmhomes.ca | 902.456.0368

Gerald Mitchell has been building homes for nearly 40 years, and the lifelong Fall River resident got started when he excelled at woodworking courses in high school. He then found himself building houses alongside his brother-in-law at the age of 18. He was running his own business by 21, and earned his interprovincial carpentry papers from NSCC four years later.

In those days, Gerald did every step himself – from clearing the lot and building his own foundations to building custom cabinets and hammering in every nail. He started off building four or five houses a year, and now often tops 50 houses a year. He estimates he’s built more than 800 homes to date, plus completed thousands of renovations.

The father of two – and grandfather of five – is an avid hockey player and founder of an Over-50 team last year (who’s fund-raising helped send an athlete to the Special Olympics). A die-hard Toronto Maple Leafs fan, Gerald’s impressive “Leafs Museum” in his rec-room is the envy of all who see it. He is also a devoted golf player, and one of the longest-standing members of Oakfield Golf and Country Club.

Angela Mitchell Owner

angela@gmhomes.ca | 902.483.3697

When Angela Mitchell and her husband, Gerald, started their business at the beginning of their marriage – more than 36 years ago – she never dreamed it would be this successful. With her background in bookkeeping and accounting, she managed the finances for the first 15 years of the business. After eight years pursuing a career in the financial investment industry, Angela returned to the company full-time – managing marketing and overseeing the bookkeeping.

With a sharp eye for design, Angela chooses all of the colours and finishes for spec homes, and provides valuable input on the homes’ design. She also played a key role in opening a new division of the business – G&A Mitchell Rentals – and establishing a beautiful new dance studio in Fall River, called Dance Zone.

Much of Angela’s time away from work is spent with family, caring for her teenage niece and nephew, Melissa and James, who live with Gerald and Angela and who are also getting involved in the company working during the summer. She enjoys yoga, fitness, and crafts... in addition to applauding her granddaughters at their dance recitals or cheering on her grandson at his hockey games.

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Frank Dorrington Project Manager

frank@gmhomes.ca | 902.483.2128

Frank Dorrington joined the team in 2006, after retiring from the RCMP after 20 years of service. He had started his own roofing and renovation company, but Gerald recruited him because of his innate project management skills. With his extensive communication and human relations background, Frank was a natural-born organizer, easily managing the timelines and budgets required with building new homes.

Since joining Gerald Mitchell Contracting, Frank has taken a Better Built Homes course by the Nova Scotia Home Builders’ Association, as well as attended several seminars on energy efficiency and building envelopes.

He and his family moved to Fall River in 1990, and love where they live. Now that his children are 24 and 26, Frank and his wife enjoy spending time vacationing in their travel trailer. Frank also enjoys playing hockey, snowmobiling, and motorcycling.

Mike Bennett Project Manager

mike@gmhomes.ca | 902.456.5668

Project Manager Mike Bennett has been working his way up the ladder, literally in some cases, with Gerald Mitchell Contracting over the last 10 years. Self-employed since he was 19, Mike first operated a Needs franchise before starting with the Mitchell team. After earning his stripes with siding and framing, he moved on to trim and service work and has covered pretty much everything in between.

Mike’s passion for the construction industry has kept him keen on advancing his know-how and experience through training and research. He has most recently achieved certification in Nudora ICF (Insulated Concrete Form) construction sytems.

Mike married his high-school sweet heart, Abbie Courneya. Together they have an 11-year old daughter, Kathleen. When not travelling locally and abroad with his family – a favourite pastime for them all – he enjoys spending free time fishing and golfing.

Margie Brisson Office Manager

margie@gmhomes.ca | 902.860.4411

As Office Manager, Margie prepares pricing and permits for customers and completes all of the necessary paperwork. She also helps the Project Managers, making sure everything is running smoothly at all times.

For many customers, Margie will be the primary point of contact and is always happy to help out.

Margie met Gerald years ago, when she was working in the office at Kent – she would prepare his slips when he purchased building materials for his homes. She later worked for a competitor as an Estimator. When she was eventually available, Gerald hired her immediately, knowing she was the perfect fit to manage the office.

Margie’s husband retired from the navy after 23 years in 2001 and together they love driving motorcycles, travelling and being outdoors. Margie also enjoys spending time with her two children - aged 26 and 27 who are both in the military.

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ith the existing contracting company consistently building 40-50 houses each year, Gerald Mitchell says it just made sense to start selling the homes themselves – especially since both of his children were already Realtors.

His son, Jerry Mitchell, and daughter, Cheryl Law, had both been in the real estate industry for several years, working with various local real estate companies. When Gerald approached them with the idea of starting their own real estate team, the decision was an easy one. By having their own business, they could amalgamate tasks and streamline the process, including the coordination of closing dates and helping new home customers to sell their current homes.

Those who know Gerald appreciate he isn’t one to just sit around on a good idea – he runs with it, full-tilt. Just six weeks after making the decision, the paperwork was completed. They had a great broker lined up to help them run the company. So together they started Mitchell Realty as a three-person team, all sharing the same ideals and approach to Real Estate.

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...Continued “Whether you’re building or just buying, a house is the biggest purchase you’re ever going to make, so it’s always an emotional experience,” says Jerry. “There may be a few speed bumps along the way, but, at the end of the day, it’s all about helping our clients with their dream. I don’t think our clients could be any happier.”

But the team of three didn’t last for long. With early successes, Mitchell Realty has grown steadily, now with a team of six agents working in the field. As a full-service agency, agents are coordinating sales of both new construction

Working with someone who understands the construction process made us comfortable buying an older home. We had access to trusted tradespeople for advice and felt like we really knew our home inside and out even before we moved in.

– Scott Pike and Alannah Delahunty-Pike

Mitchell Realty is dedicated to building relationships that last beyond closing!

Your Mitchell Realty agent will: • Listen carefully to your needs and wants.

• Help you get pre-approved for a mortgage.

• Find you a home at the best possible price.

• Prepare an Agreement of Purchase and Sale and help you understand your options.

• Give you full access to ALL real estate available on the market, even listings not yet on the MLS® system.

• Help you prepare for costs involved with buying a home.

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homes to new clients, along with customers’ existing homes.

In order to meet or exceed the demands of both new and existing home markets, the team at Mitchell Realty want their agents to be the best. To ensure this, Jerry and Cheryl have designed and implemented training programs in order to teach their agents about both real estate marketing and new home construction.

Working as a team The entire Mitchell family was involved in the families’ business of building and renovating homes from the start, including Jerry and Cheryl. As often is the case with siblings, Jerry and Cheryl bring different strengths to the table and tend to have opposite personality traits and interests.

Working together with their parents at a young age helped them forge a bond that only siblings can share. And fortunately, that bond only continues to strengthen to this day, as the pair work together managing Mitchell Realty.

Angela Mitchell, co-owner of the contracting division and spouse to Gerald, can attest to the benefits that a strong family company can bring to customers. She remembers thinking that it seemed very natural that their son and daughter got involved with the family business and start Mitchell Realty to complement Gerald Mitchell Contracting.

“I feel it offers another level of trust to our clients, because they can see that we’re a really tight, family-run business.

Trust and integrity has always been the number-one priority for us, and we’ve proven that over the last 35 years. We have passed that same thinking down to our kids.”

Many homeowners love the idea of having Gerald Mitchell Contracting build them a new home, knowing that Mitchell Realty will take care of the closing details while also selling their existing home. It offers a certain level of comfort that isn’t always available in this industry.

In the community and in the future The community’s response to the new business has been great, as the Mitchell Realty team steadily gains clients and makes a name for themselves in the area. Customers appreciate that the Mitchells are a tight-knit family, which is one of the reasons the community has warmed so quickly to Mitchell Realty.

“Our family has strong roots in Fall River, and people see that,” says Gerald. “They tell me all the time how they wish their kids could work with them, or how nice it must be to pass on the skills and business ethics that I have learned. Both of our children have had the chance to work for themselves in a field of their choice, and both have chosen to come back and work with the family business. It makes me very happy as a business owner, but especially as a father.”

Mitchell Realty has been receiving tremendous feedback from local clients and the team enjoys building solid relationships with the families they work with.

“We want to be known as the people to call when you need a house sold in Fall River,” says Jerry. “We’re ready to make a serious move in terms of servicing the Fall River market, and within 5-10 years we’d love to be just as wellknown throughout all of HRM.” The Mitchell Realty team is already taking steps to achieve this. Jerry recently received his broker’s license, so he is now able to head up the firm. He and Cheryl continue to plan ahead, all the while keeping things in perspective for the entire family business.

In the future, when Gerald decides to step down and retire, Jerry and Cheryl will be ready to take the reins of both businesses and continue working hard to do what Gerald has done his whole life: build homes, sell homes and – most importantly – be there for their customers.

After all, that’s what their parents taught them to do.

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1265 Fall River Rd, Fall River, NS B2T 1E6 Office: 902.860.4848 • Fax: 902.860.4488 Email: info@mitchellrealtyhfx.ca www.mitchellrealtyhfx.ca

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The Realty Management Team Jerry Mitchell

Owner/Broker/REALTOR®

jerry@mitchellrealtyhfx.ca | 902.497.8464

Born and raised in Fall River, Jerry’s knowledge of the real estate and residential housing industry was developed at a young age while working alongside his dad in the carpentry business around building sites and as part of the crew. He earned his business degree from St. F. X., always knowing that he wanted to continue his involvement in his family’s business.

Helping clients for three years as a financial advisor, he went on to earn his realtor’s license – working for Royal LePage and Exit Realty. But it quickly became clear that he should be going into business with the family. Mitchell Realty was founded in 2012, and Jerry runs the company with his sister, Cheryl Law. Most recently, Jerry earned his Broker’s License in 2013.

He and his wife, Jessesar, married in June of 2012 and recently welcomed twins Will and Tessa. Life is very busy with twin babies and a business to run, but Jerry makes time to play hockey each week – as well as golf during warmer weather. He’s been a member of Oakfield Golf and Country Club since the age of 14.

Cheryl Law

Owner/REALTOR®

cheryl@mitchellrealtyhfx.ca | 902.449.5236

Because she’s been around the process her entire life, it’s no wonder she wound up as a Realtor® – running Mitchell Realty along with her brother, Jerry Mitchell. Cheryl grew up following her family’s new home construction business, giving her a solid understanding of clients’ needs and expectations. So much so, that she received a rookie of the year award in her first year as a Realtor. This allows her to walk you through the step by step process of selling or purchasing your home with clarity and confidence.

When making the greatest financial decision of your life you want to work with someone with industry knowledge, professionalism, competence and integrity. Cheryl is that person. Her positive energy and enthusiasm is infectious. Clients value her organizational skills, attentiveness, honesty and tactful approach to strategic solutions and suggestions.

An award-winning dancer, Cheryl also runs Dance Zone Fall River at 890 Fall River Rd. (an affiliate project of Gerald Mitchell Contracting). She and her husband live in Fall River with their three children.

Jessesar Mitchell Marketing Manager

jessesar@mitchellrealtyhfx.ca | 902.209.2240

Originally from Cape Breton, Jessesar moved to Halifax in 2000 and graduated from Mount Saint Vincent University with a PR degree. She spent eight years working with the Atlantic Division of the MS Society of Canada before joining Gerald Mitchell Contracting.

She is the office administrator for Mitchell Realty and works on marketing and communications strategies, as well as helps with building the company’s branding and social media presence.

Married to Jerry Mitchell since 2012, Jessesar is mother to their beautiful twins, Will and Tessa. She’s excited to raise her family in Fall River where they now live and work.

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blue sky thinking [blu-skai thing-king] noun blue sky thinking Creative ideas that are not limited by current thinking or beliefs

What’s in your

blue sky?

Mitchell Realty will make your dream home ideas come true.

Our connection with Gerald Mitchell Contracting makes any idea, big or small, possible. From building a new home, making an older home with potential yours, or preparing your current home to sell, we will take care of everything.

Your NEW HOME is waiting HERE, let’s get started today.

Cheryl

902.449.5236 cheryl@mitchellrealtyhfx.ca

Jerry

902.497.8464 jerry@mitchellrealtyhfx.ca

Mitchell Realty

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erald Mitchell has a long-standing tradition of home building and renovating in his home town of Fall River. Although he and his team build homes across HRM, the pretty treed community remains his favourite spot to build.

When people are choosing where to live, the typical considerations are where their children will go to school, what amenities are nearby, proximity to the city and what the surrounding area is like.

People fall in love with Fall River, because here you are getting a private, country setting with excellent schools and amenities, while still being at a critical junction to the major arteries to the city.

The Mitchell family is proud that they have been building in the community for more than three decades, helping build the variety of perfect family neighbourhoods. They have been instrumental in making it such a popular place to live.

Wonderful new neighbourhoods like Kinloch and St. Andrews West are providing a variety of home choices for new families. While popular existing neighbourhoods like Fall River Village and Schwarzwald are still thriving and seeing new growth, perfectly blending the old with the new.

In regards to amenities and the business community, Fall River has grown exponentially in the last 5-10 years, with many new commercial properties popping up along the main roads.

With the addition of their new Sales Office and Design Centre located in the heart of the community on Fall River Road, Gerald Mitchell Contracting is set to support growth and development for decades to come and they look forward to helping shape the future of the community.

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“It’s a moment you’ve always dreamed of. The last rays of sunset on the lake.

The soft sound of wind in the trees. The lap of waves on the shore. And at the end of the day, the porch light that welcomes you home - like a beacon in the harbour - across the broad green lawn of your property. That’s what life is like in Lake Country. Where the trees are a little farther apart and the people are a little closer. There really isn’t anything quite like living in Kinloch. Your own acreage.

The beautiful, innovative home designs. The parks and conveniences of Fall River.

Where Bedford is just down the road. Sobey’s Mall is just around the corner. The airport is a short drive away. And the big city is just close enough for comfort.”

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Wentworth Properties, Halifax

“Nestled in the hills overlooking Bedford Basin, Wentworth is a collection of carefully selected properties representing the area’s choicest land parcels and locations. There are only a few on each street, and they are truly superb.

In keeping with the quality of the building lots, all homes on Wentworth Properties are built to authentic Arts and Crafts design standards, then landscaped and finished for a harmonious streetscape that stands apart from the ordinary with a simply superb experience that will be recognized and appreciated well into the future.”

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Wentworth Properties, Centennial Group Limited

Where We Build: Community Profile

Kingswood North, Hammonds Plains

“Quiet, peaceful, serenity encircles an abundance of parkland offering the perfect back drop to majestic country living in the planned residential neighborhood of Kingswood North. The community offers large, acre plus, wooded homesites for you and your family to enjoy the beauty of nature from the comforts of your home. Mere minutes from Bedford’s core and near traffic arteries for quick commutes to Halifax and Dartmouth yet the sense that you’re miles away from the hurried pace of the city. Experience the regency of the Kingswood community for yourself in Kingswood North.”

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Gerald Mitchell Contracting: Popular Home Plans

The Grand Split This large, open concept split entry is fully finished on both levels with over 3000 sq ft of finished living space. Vaulted ceiling in main living area, large master with 4pc ensuite and soaker tub, 3 bedrooms upstairs with 2 additional bonus rooms plus rec room on lower level. Features a large covered deck. EnergyStar rated.

Standard upgrades include: Low E Argon windows, engineered floor system designed for hardwood and ceramic, colonial trim package, pre-wired for cable, internet, phone and security system, as well as rough in for central vac and alarm system.

Main Level

Lower Level

Home Details Home Style: Bedrooms: Main Floor: Lower Level: Garage: Deck:

Split Entry 3 (+1) Bathrooms: 3 1761 sqft 1221 sqft Double, Attached 24 x 12 (Covered Deck 12 x 12)

Main Floor Kitchen Dining Nook Bath Living Room Master Bdrm Ensuite Bedroom

11.1 X 12.0 12.8 X 12.0 4 Pc 12.8 X 15.0 13.8 X 20 5 Pc 11 X 12.0

Bedroom Lower Level Rec Room Bedroom Den/office Bath Laundry/Utl.

10.2 X 14.4 22.4 X 18.4 12.6 X 11.4 12.6 X 10.8 3 Pc

The King Imagine one-floor living in this bungalow boasting over 3000 square feet of living space, including a bonus upper level. All standard Gerald Mitchell upgraded finishes and features are included. Large master bedroom with ensuite, 2 other ample sized bedrooms, and large flex room are a few of the features. The large kitchen complete with walk in pantry and center island overlooks the family living area complimented with a propane fireplace and walkout to a 30 foot long covered deck.

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Home Details Home Style: Bedrooms: Main Floor: Bonus Level: Garage: Deck:

Bungalow 3 (+bonus) Bathrooms: 2394 sqft 896 sqft Double, Attached 30 x 12 (Partially Covered)

Main Floor Kitchen Dining Nook Living Room Powder Rm Master Bdrm Ensuite

14.4 X 15.4 14.4 X 13.7 15.10 X 23.0 2 Pc 16 X 15.2 4 Pc

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Bedroom 12.2 X 12.6 Bedroom 12.2 X 11.6 Bath 5 Pc Den/Office 15 x 17 Upper Bonus Level Bonus Room 15 X 18.6 Bonus Room 15 X 27

Shown are renders of many popular home plans ~ Visit the Showroom or www.gmhomes.ca for over 50 home styles!

The Dorrington This open concept bungalow can be fully finished on both levels providing over 3400 sq ft of living space. Open concept main living space is spacious but warm and cozy with propane fireplace and ductless heat pump. Master bedroom with ensuite and two other ample bedrooms. Basement allows for additional bedrooms, office, rec room or even an in-law suite. Includes all the standard Gerald Mitchell upgrades and pre-wired for cable, internet, phone and security system, as well as rough in for central vac.

Main Level Basement

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Home Details Home Style: Bungalow Bedrooms: 3 (+1) Bathrooms: Main Floor: 1668 sqft Lower Level: 1668 sqft Garage: Double, Attached Covered Front Entrance Main Floor Kitchen Dining Nook Living Room Bath Master Bdrm Ensuite Bedroom

11.4 x 10.1 11.4 x 12.1 15.8 X 16.8 4 Pc 12.4 X 16.0 5 Pc 11.6 x 12.1

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Bedroom Lower Level Rec Room Media Room Office Bedroom Bath

11.4 x 10.1 24.1 X 17.6 21.1 x 16.0 11.2 x 13.1 10.9 x 16.11 4 Pc

The Mary Beth This spacious two storey with open concept main floor provides 2750 sq ft of finished living space on the main and upper levels, not including the full basement. A covered front porch opens to large foyer next to the den or flex room, leading to open concept kitchen, dining nook and family room. Upstairs features a large master with ensuite, along with 3 other large bedrooms. The basement can be designed for rec room, additional bedrooms, office or even an in-law suite. All the usual Gerald Mitchell standard features and upgrades make this a wonderful home.

Home Details Home Style: Two Storey Bedrooms: 4 (+) Bathrooms: 3 (+) Main Floor: 1238 sqft Upper Level: 1521 sqft Garage: Double, Attached Deck: 24 x 12 (Covered Deck 12 x 12)

Main Level Upper Level

Basement Not Shown

Main Floor Kitchen 12 X 14.7 Dining Nook 10 X 14.7 Family Room 19 x 14.7 Den/Flex Room 11.3 x 12.5 Bath 2 Pc

Upper Level Master Bdrm Ensuite Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Bath

16.4 X 18.4 5 Pc 11 X 12.5 10.8 X 12.5 13.6 x 10.3 5 Pc

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The Ava This large, open concept home with over 2800 sq ft is not your typical split-entry layout. Fully finished on both levels with open concept main living area in the centre of the upper level. Large master with 5pc ensuite and walk-in-closet on one side, 2 large bedrooms and 4pc bath on the other. Additional flex room, laundry, 4pc bath and large rec room on lower level – perfect for the growing family. EnergyStar rated. Standard premium upgrades and pre-wired for cable, internet, phone and security system, as well as rough in for central vac and alarm system.

Home Details Home Style: Split Entry Bedrooms: 3 (+1) Bathrooms: 3 Main Floor: 1711 sqft Lower Level: 1091 sqft Garage: Double, Attached Deck: 24 x 12 (Covered Deck 12 x 12)

Main Level

Lower Level

Main Floor Kitchen Dining Living Room Bedroom Bedroom Bath

12.0 x 15.0 9.6 x 15.0 13.2 x 19.4 11.8 x 10.0 11.8 x 11.0 4 Pc

Master Bdrm Ensuite Lower Level Rec Room Den/office Bath

13.2 X 17.4 5 Pc 13.2 X 11.0 4 Pc

The Lancaster B This 2700 sq ft two story home has all the standard Gerald Mitchell upgrades. In this design, the open concept main floor is spacious and great for entertaining with both an eat-in kitchen area and a formal dining room. The upper level has three bedrooms, 2 full baths, convenient laundry facilities room and beautiful sitting area. The master has a huge 5 pc. ensuite with 2 large walk in closets. Basement level can be outfitted with a large Rec room, full bath and Den. All GM Homes are pre-wired for a ductless heat pump as well as security & central vacuum.

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Home Details Home Style: Two Storey Bedrooms: 3 (+) Bathrooms: 3 (+) Main Floor: 1186 sqft Upper Level: 1508 sqft Garage: Double, Attached Deck: 16 x 12 (Covered Deck 12 x 12) Main Floor Living Room Kitchen Dining Nook Dining Room Bath Foyer Laundry

19.2 X 15.3 14 X 13.3 9.6 X 13.3 11.6 X 13.3 2 Pc

Upper Level Master Bdrm Ensuite Bedroom Bedroom Sitting Area Bath

19.2 X 18 5 Pc 13.6 X 11.1 11.8 X 13.3 11.6 X 10.11 5 Pc

Shown are renders of many popular home plans ~ Visit the Showroom or www.gmhomes.ca for over 50 home styles!

The Colonial A A beautiful, traditional-style two storey with open concept main floor offering over 2200 sq ft of finished living space on the main and upper levels, not including the full basement. A covered front porch opens to the open layout of kitchen, dining, nook and family and living room. Upstairs features a large master with huge ensuite and dual w/i closets, along with 2 other large bedrooms.

The basement can be designed for rec room, additional bedrooms, office or even an in-law suite. All the usual Gerald Mitchell standard features and upgrades make this a wonderful home.

Home Details Home Style: Two Storey Bedrooms: 3 (+) Bathrooms: 3 (+) Main Floor: 1182 sqft Upper Level: 983 sqft Garage: Double, Attached Deck: 16 x 12 (Covered Deck 12 x 12)

Main Level

Upper Level

Basement not shown

Main Floor Kitchen 12.9 X 14.3 Dining Room 11.9 x 13.3 Dining Nook 8.3 X 13.3 Family Room 13.6 x 13.3 Living Room 12.5 x 13.3 Bath 2 Pc Mud Room/Laundry

Upper Level Master Bdrm Ensuite Bedroom Bedroom Bath

12.11 X 17.2 5 Pc 14.7 x 9.6 12.5 x 10 5 Pc

The Potvin An elegant two storey with open concept main floor boasting 2700+ sq ft of finished living space on the main and upper levels, plus a 1294 sq ft basement. A covered front entry opens to large foyer next to the dining room and leads to an expansive openconcept kitchen with sunroom and great room. Upstairs features a large master with ensuite, 2 other bedrooms, laundry and bonus room. The basement can be designed for rec room, additional bedrooms, office or even an in-law suite. All the usual Gerald Mitchell standard features and upgrades.

Home Details Home Style: Two Storey Bedrooms: 3 (+) Bathrooms: 3.5 (+) Main Floor: 1294 sqft Upper Level: 1421 sqft Garage: Triple, Attached Deck: 16 x 12 (Covered Deck 12 x 12)

Main Level

Upper Level

Main Floor Kitchen Dining Room Great Room Sun Room Bath Foyer Basement not shown

22.6 X 15 12.6 X 14.6 15 x 15 11 x 11 2 Pc

Upper Level Master Bdrm Ensuite Bedroom Bedroom Bonus Room Bath Laundry

17 X 14.4 5 Pc 12 X 11 11.10 X 11.7 12.6 x 14 4 Pc

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Sales Office & Design Centre 1265 Fall River Rd, Fall River, NS | 902.860.4411

Where it all comes together...

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hey’ve made themselves a household name by building the perfect home for thousands of residents, and now they have a new home of their own.

For years, Gerald Mitchell Contracting set up shop in Kingswood North off Hammonds Plains Road. Owner Gerald Mitchell wanted to build an office in Fall River, but the only available spots were located five or six kilometers off the beaten path, tucked into subdivisions.

When the perfect property became available at 1265 Fall River Road, Gerald jumped at the opportunity to build an office that would be easily seen from the well-trafficked road.

It took about seven months to plan and build, but he’s confident they’ve put together the office of his dreams. The brand-new 3,400 sq. ft. building is now the official headquarters of Gerald Mitchell Contracting and Mitchell Realty.

“It’s always been our dream to have a nice office right here in Fall River, because we have always considered ourselves to be Fall River people,” says Gerald. “It feels good to be able to offer our real estate and construction services right here, to our friends and neighbours.”

Gerald Mitchell Contracting has been a key player in the industry since the 1980s, but Gerald says the new office is one of the company’s biggest accomplishments to date. They celebrated their grand opening in the Fall of 2014, and more than 200 well-wishers turned out for the festivities.

“A lot of people tell us that it’s a beautiful building,” says Gerald. “But more importantly, they tell us they’re happy to see a local businessman setting up shop in the area.”

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company grew. They moved to a few different locations throughout Bedford and Hammonds Plains before ultimately coming home to Fall River. With deep roots in the community, it was always the team’s plan to come back and work where the family lived. It took 33 years, but It feels good to be back where they belong.

In addition to making a comfortable office for all staff, the primary intent was to make the new sales office and design centre a one-stop shop, where people can come in, talk about what they want, look at plans, and pick out finishes.

The new space is airy and open, with lots of windows to let in light. Everywhere you look, it’s a showcase of the materials used in the company’s new homes – trims, railings, shingles, siding, stone. The building’s trim work is especially striking, and Gerald’s team takes a lot of pride in doing exceptional custom trim and mouldings. All are examples of the types of high-end finishings that are typically standard in Gerald Mitchell homes.

Allowing homeowners to walk around and touch the different finishes, see the actual doors and trim, compare kitchen cabinets or open a window is very helpful in the process of building their new home. It also saves a lot of time, considering the alternative is choosing from a catalogue, viewing online images or traveling to 10-15 different retailers or showrooms across the city.

Perfectly located in the growing commercial area of Fall River on Fall River Road, the prime location has proven to be the perfect headquarters for showcasing Gerald Mitchell Contracting homes and services.

So come by for a visit... you’re always welcome!

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Partner Directory Operating for over 35 years, Gerald Mitchell Contracting has developed long-lasting partnerships with the many affiliate companies that must be coordinated to create your dream home to the standard Gerald requires. Our ability to coordinate schedules and efficiently work with sub-contractors allows us to deliver our products with ease in a favourable time frame. GM Homes has a highly respected team of professional skilled tradespeople and knowledgable suppliers – just one of the many reasons why Gerald Mitchell Contracting is able to boast a high volume of repeat customers.

Companies listed in the following pages are some of the many subcontractors, installers, suppliers and other professionals that are proud to work with us...

To locate a supplier associated with your project not listed here, or for more information, please contact our main office.

902.860.4411

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Gerald Mitchell Contracting Partner Directory ALLSCO Windows & Doors

Atlantic Home Warranty

1380 Cole Harbour Road, Dartmouth, NS 902-434-4804 www.allsco.com

15 Oland Crescent, Halifax, NS B3S 1C6 Tel: (902) 450-9000 Fax: (902) 450-5454 Toll Free: 1 (800) 320-9880 info@ahwp.org • www.ahwp.org

Trust your family to ALLSCO Windows and Doors. Made right here in Atlantic Canada.

Providing peace of mind to homeowners with third party home warranty protection

PROUD SUPPLIER of quality, energy-efficient windows and doors built here in Atlantic Canada.

1380 Cole Harbour Road, Dartmouth | 902.434.4804

www.ALLSCO.com

Anchor Plumbing and Heating Ltd Tim Bona 1865 Sackville Dr, Lr. Sackville, NS, B4C 2S8 Tel: (902)864-0063 Fax: (902)864-1922 anchortim@eastlink.ca

Proud to provide New Home Warranty Protection for all Gerald Mitchell Contracting Homes

You expect a warranty on your new car...

Shouldn’t you want the same on your new home?

Residential Plumbing & Heating Specialists. Renovations. Water Heater Replacements

Aqua Air Ventilation Systems Ltd. Serving all of Nova Scotia (902) 499-8496 vernonlong@aquaairventilation.com www. aquaairventilation.com Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRV) • Fujitsu Ductless Splits and York Heat Pumps

450-9000 • 1-800-320-9880 Visit www.ahwp.org to see all companies registered under the Atlantic Home Warranty Program.

Atlantic Garage Doors Ltd.

Ballam Insurance Services Limited

Servicing the Greater Halifax area & beyond 2 Lakeside Park Dr, Unit 1A, Lakeside, NS Tel: (902) 876-2227 Fax: (902) 876-7874 atlanticgarage@eastlink.ca • www.atlanticgarage.ca

Derek Flight, CAIB 209 Cobequid Rd, Lr. Sackville, NS B4C 3A3 Tel: (902) 864-3571 Fax: (902) 865-1411 dflight@ballam.com • www.ballam

Installation and Servicing of Garage Doors & Electric Opener Systems

Providing Commercial Insurance for Property • Liability • Environment • Financial

ARCP – Atlantic Road Construction & Paving

Barrett Truss & Building Supplies

A Division of A. A. Munro Insurance

PO Box 89, Eastern Passage, NS B3G 1M7 Tel: (902) 404-8547 Fax: (902) 405-0901 info@arcp.ca • www.arcp.ca

Serving Greater Halifax for over 80 years 224 Beaver Bank Rd, Lr. Sackville, NS B4E 1J7 Tel: (902) 865-2330 Fax: (902) 865-6198 barrett@barrettlumber.com • www.barrettlumber.com

Heavy Civil Construction & Paving Contractor

Building Supplies & Engineered Wood Products • On-Time Delivery & Competitive Prices

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The companies listed below are proud to work with Gerald Mitchell Contracting & Mitchell Realty

Bay Equipment Rentals

Bergman Landscape & Masonry Centres

Cole Harbour: (902) 462-9090 Lower Sackville: (902) 864-7871 Upper Tantallon: (902) 826-7000 Rentals, Sales & Service • www.bayrentals.ca

Rick Bezanson (902) 832-0506 • (902) 209-9410 rick@bergmanconcrete.com • www.bergmanconcrete.com

Tools & Equipment, Party Equipment, China Dishes, Cutlery, Glassware, Tables & Chairs

Natural Stone • Manufactured Stone/Brick • Landscape Products • Precast Products

Your Local Source for Tools & Equipment We have the gear for any time of year!

Cole Harbour

Sackville

1063 Cole Harbour Rd Cole Harbour

614 Sackville Dr Lower Sackville

(902) 462-9090

(902) 864-7871

Tantallon

14 Sonny’s Rd Upper Tantallon

(902) 826-7000

www.bayrentals.ca

Blackburn English (Enfield) Serving the Greater Halifax area 287 Highway No.2, Enfield, NS TEl: (902) 883-2264 Fax: (902) 883-8744 enfield@blackburnenglish.com • www.blackburnenglish.com Proud to provide real estate and commercial legal services

Beacon Roofing Supply Visit Our Showroom In Burnside: 45 John Savage Ave., Dartmouth, NS Tel: (902) 468-7043 Fax: (902) 468-2442 www.brscanada.com Canada’s Premier Distributor of Residential and Commercial Roofing Materials

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Conrad Slinger Service Limited

77 James Boyle Dr, Mount Uniake Tel: (902) 866-0454 Fax: (902) 866-3105 Toll Free: 1 (866) 482-8880 info@brewsterwelldrilling.com • www.brewsterwelldrilling.com

Glen Crane 2 Cono Dr, Darmouth, NS Tel: (902) 435-2096 Fax: (902) 435-3796 info@conradslingerservice.ca • www.conradslingerservice.ca

Residential, Industrial & Municipal Well Drilling • Pump Sales & Installation • Geothermal

Specialized Placement of Stone, Sand & Gravel for Contractor & Residential Projects.

Residential | Industrial | Municipal • • • • •

Well Drilling Deepen Existing Wells Geothermal Pump Sales & Installation Hydro-Frac to improve Low-Yield Wells

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FREE

Video Inspection TE Exploration Drilling ESTIMA Reverse Circulation Rock Anchor Structural Caisson & Shoring Deep Hole (6000ft/200m) (to 6000ft/200m)

Let us do the work for you!

Save time and money on your next project. Our slinger fleet allows us to place gravel and other aggregate materials over a wide area.

www.brewsterwelldrilling.com

Serving Nova Scotia since 1990

Burnside Windows & Doors Ltd.

Doug Clarke Autobody Ltd.

Visit our Showroom in Darmouth: 75 Akerley Blvd - Unit G, Burnside (902) 468-7114 www.burnsidewindowsanddoors.ca

Richard Clarke 2578 Rocky Lake Dr., Waverley (902) 861-4846 clarkes@eastlink.ca

AUTOBODY

Proud Window & Door Supplier to Gerald Mitchell Contracting

Professional Autobody & Refinishing Services

C. E. Fisher Electric Limited

EZ Wood Products (2004) Inc.

4286 Hwy 2, Suite 2A, Wellington, NS B2T 1J4 brendacefisher@ns.aliantzinc.ca Carson: (902) 456-0478 • Ryan: (902) 430-9321 Sean: (902) 223-2559 • Office Phone: (902) 860-2400

Locally Owned & Operated 21 Glendale Ave, Lr. Sackville, NS Tel: (902) 865-1334 Fax: (902) 865-8377 ezwoodproducts@gmail.com • www.ezwoodproducts.com

Professional Residential, Commercial & Industrial Electrical Services Since 1985

INTERIOR PREHUNG DOORS • MOULDING • HARDWARE

CIBC Mortgages

Floorscapes

Fabian O’Neil, Mobile Mortgage Advisor Serving Halifax Area (902) 877-8977 • 1 (800) 219-4536 fabian.oneil@cibc.com • www.cibc.com/mortgages

20 Duke St., Bedford, NS B4A 2Z5 Tel: (902) 864-1221 Fax: (902) 864-4043 sales@floorscapes.ca www.floorscapes.ca • www.bedfordfloorscapes.ca

Sometimes the best place for mortgage advice is in your own living room - call me!

Provider of quality flooring products & custom installation • Residential & Commercial

Dattcom Technologies Limited Jason Brachvogel (902) 430-6493 info@dattcom.ca • www.dattcom.ca Helping companies put all the pieces together Advertising • Graphic Design • Media Planning • Consulting • Custom Publications

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Proud to work with Halifax’s Best Home Builders!

Ceramic • Carpet • Hardwood • Laminate • Custom Blinds

The companies listed below are proud to work with Gerald Mitchell Contracting & Mitchell Realty

Halifax Insulators Limited

Kent Building Supplies

Serving all of Halifax area since 1989 Ron Levangie, President Tel: (902) 456-1151 Fax: (902) 860-0114 insulate@hfxinsulators.com • www.hfxinsulators.com

Proudly serving Nova Scotia from these locations: Amherst, Bridgewater, Dartmouth, Halifax, Lower Sackville, New Minas, Truro, Yarmouth www.kent.ca

Keeping Canada’s Homes Green

Providing Energy-Efficient Insulation Services for Residential & Commercial Projects

We’re your Atlantic Canadian Team!

Heritage Gas

Lowry’s Pool Service Plus

Serving Halifax, Pictou, Amherst & Oxford Local Customers: (902) 466-2003 Toll Free: 1-877-8-FOR-GAS (1-877-836-7427) info@heritagegas.com • www.heritagegas.com

Over 25 Years of Pool Installation Experience (902) 827-3232 lowry@poolserviceplus.ca • www.poolserviceplus.ca • Atlantic Partner for EcoFinish High Performance Pool Finishes • Dealer for Panasonic High Efficiency Ductless Heat Pumps

Providing a safe, clean, reliable and efficient energy source for Nova Scotia

In-Ground • On-Ground • Above-Ground Pool Installation, Sales, Service & Repairs

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Enjoy the benefits of natural gas in your home!

You’re always comfortable with natural gas

MCK - Mike’s Country Kitchens Family Owned & Operated Since 1989 Burnside Showroom: (902) 468-6453 Bayers Lake Showroom: (902) 445-5736 www.mckkitchenshalifax.ca Custom Kitchen, Bath & Counter Top Designers, Manufacturers & Installers

Enjoy the benefits of natural gas in your home.

IKO For further details about natural gas, please visit www.heritagegas.com

New Homes & Renovations

or for availability of natural gas, call: 1-877-8-FOR-GAS (1-877-836-7427) Richard Lipkus

Atlantic Canadian Sales Supervisor 1-800-268-0878 Ext. 2116 www.iko.com

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A Family-Owned Company – Manufacturers of Quality Roofing Products since 1951

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Gerald Mitchell Contracting Partner Directory Neptune Water Systems

Raincom Eavestroughing Inc.

Residential, Industrial, Commercial, Institutional 477 Cobequid Rd, Unit 6, Lr. Sackville, NS Tel: (902) 832-5288 Fax: (902) 832-5132 info@neptunewatersys.com • www.neptunewatersys.com

Servicing The Greater Halifax Area 2879 Sackville Dr, Upper Sackville, NS B4E 3C4 (902) 864-4711 raincom@accesswave.ca

Water Treatment • Reverse Osmosis • Submersible Pumps • Ultraviolet Disinfection

Professional Residential Eavestroughing & Gutter Services

Nova Scotia Home Builders’ Association

The Stone Depot

Representing Professional Builders & Renovators 124 Chain Lake Dr, Unit B, Halifax, NS B3S 1A2 Tel: (902) 450-5554 • Toll Free: 1-800-668-2001 nshba@nshba.ns.ca • www.nshomebuilders.ca

Providing Natural Stone Products for over 18 years 49 Ash Lake Court, Bayers Lake, Halifax, NS Tel: (902) 835-0741 Fax: (902) 835-7860 stoneinfo@eastlink.ca • www.thestonedepot.ca

The Voice of the Residential Construction Industry in Nova Scotia for over 55 Years.

Specializing in Natural Stone & Concrete Products for Building, Masonry & Landscaping

Home Exteriors • Patios, Walkways & Walls • Interior Floors, Fireplaces & More!

Visit our Showroom in Bayers Lake!

Paradigm Options Change Management Consultants 79 Hammonds Plains Rd, Bedford (902) 835-6564 www.paradigmoptions.com

• Natural Building Stone (Split or Sawn) • Natural & Concrete Stone Veneers • Fireplaces & Chimneys • Natural Flagstone • Wallstone • Steps • Rockery

Shift Happens! Helping companies evolve, transform and thrive in a changing world.

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The companies listed below are proud to work with Gerald Mitchell Contracting & Mitchell Realty

Trentstar Excavating & Landscaping

Vintage Flooring

1250 Sackville Dr, Lr. Sackville, NS B4R 3A6 Trent Eisenhauer Tel: (902) 789-3444 Fax: (902) 865-0088

Premium Quality Products & Installation 114 Chain Lake Dr, Bayers Lake Tel: (902) 450-5727 www.vintageflooring.ca

Excavation, Landscaping & Building Site Preparation • Certified Septic System Installer

Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Cork, Laminate • Stairway Installation & Refinishing

We’re all about you.

Professional & Certified Services Include: • Site Excavation • Land Grading & Sloping • Water Drainage • Tree & Stump Removal • Retaining Walls • Landscaping • Septic Systems Proud to provide services for Gerald Mitchell Contracting

Call Trent Eisenhauer

(902) 789-3444

Vintage Flooring started out in 1994 with a simple goal.

To give our customers the most satisfying experience possible. We accomplish this in three ways, by: • Offering the best quality flooring products • Hiring expert design & installation staff • Going out of our way to accommodate your needs – whatever those may be.

Premium Quality Flooring & Staircases

WSP Canada Inc. Andrew Morse, P.Eng., NSLS, CLS 1 Spectacle Lake Dr, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1X7 Tel: (902) 835-9955 Fax: (902) 835-1645 andrew.morse@wspgroup.com • www.wspgroup.com/canada Professional services firm offering Surveying, Planning, and Engineering services.

Ultimate Home Comfort Servicing Nova Scotia for over 15 Years 160 Chain Lake Dr., Bayers Lake, Halifax Tel: (902) 832-2575 Fax: (902) 832-2576 sales@ultimatehomecomfort.com • www.ultimatehomecomfort.com Home Heating & Cooling • Fireplaces & Stoves • Propane Delivery • Solar Products

WSP IS PROUD TO SUPPORT GERALD MITCHELL CONTRACTING

The Ultimate Home Comfort Guarantee...

If you’re not 100% satisfied with your purchase we’ll work with you to fix the problem and make it right - guaranteed!

Heating & Cooling

ENGINEERING - PLANNING - SURVEYING - ENVIRONMENT TRANSPORTATION - GEOTECHNICAL

Dartmouth 902-835-9955 Visit our 4500 sq.ft. Showroom!

160 Chain Lake Drive, Bayers Lake Fireplaces & Stoves

Propane Delivery

Solar Products

Showroom Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am - 5pm • Saturday: 10am - 4pm

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