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Craftsman-style two-storey waterfront custom home in Wasaga Beach by Mighton Construction

Custom Homes · Wasaga Beach

Custom Home Builder in Wasaga Beach

Design and build your dream home in Wasaga Beach with a trusted local builder who understands the unique demands of building near the shores of Georgian Bay.

  • 2026 Canadian Choice General Contractor of the Year
  • Building in South Georgian Bay since 1992
  • Certified Nudura & Foxblocks ICF builder

Why Wasaga Beach Clients Choose Mighton

30+
Years Building Here
8–10
Homes a Year
5.0★
27 Google Reviews
$5M
Liability Coverage
2026 Canadian Choice General Contractor of the Year 2025 Wasaga Beach Chamber Trades Business of the Year

Custom Homes in Wasaga Beach

Wasaga Beach is one of Southern Georgian Bay's most sought-after communities, offering the longest freshwater beach in the world and a vibrant year-round lifestyle. Building a custom home here means designing for both the relaxed summer atmosphere and the realities of Ontario winters. At Mighton Construction, we bring deep local knowledge to every Wasaga Beach build—from navigating municipal planning requirements to engineering foundations that perform on the area's characteristic sandy soils.

Our approach to custom home building in Wasaga Beach centres on quality craftsmanship and energy efficiency. We work closely with homeowners to design layouts that take advantage of natural light, prevailing breezes, and views of the bay. Whether you envision a contemporary open-concept home near the beachfront or a spacious family residence in one of Wasaga Beach's established neighbourhoods, we deliver homes built to last with premium materials and meticulous attention to detail.

Every Mighton-built home in Wasaga Beach is designed with the local climate in mind. We incorporate high-performance insulation, properly sealed building envelopes, and mechanical systems sized for our heating and cooling demands. From the initial concept through final walkthrough, our team manages every phase of construction so you can focus on planning your life in one of Ontario's most desirable beach communities.

Custom Homes by Mighton Construction in Wasaga Beach

What a Custom Home Costs in Wasaga Beach

Custom-quality construction in Wasaga Beach generally starts around $400 per square foot and rises with design complexity, finishes, and site conditions. Beach-area lots often carry costs a generic estimate misses, so we put real numbers to all of it before you commit. Our custom home financing guide explains how construction mortgages, draws, and budgeting work from lot purchase to move-in.

  • Engineered foundations — designed for the area’s characteristic sandy soils.
  • Demolition — removing an existing seasonal cottage or structure.
  • Servicing upgrades — bringing older streets up to current standards.
  • Conservation review — Nottawasaga River and shoreline properties.
Custom home construction in Wasaga Beach by Mighton Construction

A Custom Home Builder That Actually Lives Here

Mighton Construction is headquartered in Wasaga Beach. Our office is on Kelley Crescent, we sponsor the local teams, and the Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce named us its 2025 Trades Business of the Year. That matters in practical ways: we know which streets have servicing quirks, how the Town’s building department likes drawings submitted, and what the wind off the bay does to an exposed elevation over ten winters. When you build with us, the builder who signed your contract is the one you will see on site — and around town — for years afterward.

Completed custom home in Wasaga Beach by Mighton Construction

Why Mighton

The Same Team, From First Call to Final Walkthrough

We take on a limited number of projects each year so Jeff and Adam Mighton are personally involved in every one — including yours in Wasaga Beach. With open-book, cost-plus budgets you see every trade and material invoice, and the builder who signed your contract is the one who answers the phone for the life of the project.

  • Open-book, cost-plus pricing — every invoice visible
  • Jeff and Adam personally involved in every project
  • Every project permitted and inspected
  • Serious enquiries answered within 1–2 business days
Jeff Mighton

Jeff Mighton

Founder & President

Adam Mighton

Adam Mighton

COO & Project Manager

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Investment

Budget & Planning Guidance

Starting at $400/sqft, with most custom homes ranging from $400–$700+/sqft depending on finishes, complexity, and site conditions.

Costs vary by design, site conditions, materials, drawings, and approvals. These planning ranges are not quotes.

Our Custom Homes Process

01

Discovery & Vision Alignment

We meet at your property to understand how you want to live, assess the site and its conditions, and align on a realistic budget and timeline before anything is drawn.

02

Concept & Budget Alignment

Working with your architect or one of our trusted design partners, we shape a concept that fits your vision and your budget — so there are no costly surprises later.

03

Design Refinement & Specifications

We refine every detail, select finishes and systems, and lock specifications so your home is fully defined and priced before construction begins.

04

Permits & Pre-Construction Planning

We secure permits and conservation approvals, finalize the cost-plus budget with open-book transparency, and build the construction schedule.

05

Construction & Project Management

Our in-house crew manages every phase — foundation to finishes — with Jeff and Adam personally on site and regular progress updates throughout.

06

Final Handover & Ongoing Support

We complete a thorough walkthrough, address every detail on the punch list, and stay available long after move-in to stand behind the quality of our work.

Start Your Custom Home in Wasaga Beach

Your information is secure and will never be shared. We respond to serious enquiries within 1–2 business days.

What happens next?

  1. 1We review your project details within 1–2 business days.
  2. 2We schedule a call or meeting to understand your goals.
  3. 3If it's a good fit, we provide early guidance and next steps.

Initial consultation: Free

Response time: Within 1–2 business days

Phone: 705-809-5809

Email: [email protected]

Mighton Construction is best suited for larger residential, cottage, and church projects. We are not a handyman or small-repair service.

Client reviews

What Clients in the Area Say

They just finished our ICF basement in Wasaga Beach, and the results are incredibly solid and perfectly executed. Jeff and Adam were exceptional, overseeing every detail with expertise. It’s a huge piece of our new home, and knowing it’s built with such care gives us so much peace of mind.

Matthew Svoboda · Wasaga Beach · ICF Basement Google review

From our first conversations with Jeff and Adam, we knew they understood our vision for a multi-generational cottage. The skilled team demonstrated remarkable craftsmanship in every detail of our 3,500 sq ft home, and the quality is evident throughout. They built more than a cottage — they built the foundation for countless family memories.

Nick Alvarez · Wasaga Beach · Multi-Generational Cottage Google review

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What soil conditions should I consider when building a custom home in Wasaga Beach?
Much of Wasaga Beach sits on sandy soils, which can affect foundation design and drainage. We conduct thorough site assessments and engineer foundations—often incorporating ICF or reinforced footings—to ensure long-term structural integrity on sandy terrain.
How long does it take to build a custom home in Wasaga Beach?
A typical custom home build in Wasaga Beach takes 10 to 14 months from breaking ground to move-in, depending on the complexity of the design and permitting timelines with the Town of Wasaga Beach.
Can you build energy-efficient homes suited to Wasaga Beach winters?
Absolutely. We specialize in high-performance building envelopes, including ICF construction, superior insulation systems, and triple-pane windows to handle Georgian Bay winters while keeping energy costs low year-round.
How much does it cost to build a custom home in Wasaga Beach?
Custom-quality homes in Wasaga Beach typically start around $400 per square foot, with the final cost driven by design complexity, site conditions, ICF construction, finishes, and servicing. We provide a detailed, open-book budget before construction begins so you always know where your investment is going.
Can you tear down my old Wasaga Beach cottage and build a new home on the same lot?
Yes — cottage replacement is one of our most common Wasaga Beach projects. We manage demolition permits, confirm setbacks and zoning with the Town of Wasaga Beach, coordinate any Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority review for properties near the river or shoreline, and build a year-round home designed for how you will actually use the property.
How does financing a custom home build work?
Most clients use a construction (progress-draw) mortgage: the lender releases funds in stages as the build reaches verified milestones, then the loan converts to a standard mortgage at completion. Our custom home financing guide walks through down payments, draw schedules, and soft costs in plain language.
Can you build through the winter?
Yes — with planning. Foundations are best poured before deep frost, and we sequence framing and enclosure so interior work continues through the cold months. A winter-smart schedule is one of the reasons builds in Wasaga Beach benefit from starting the planning conversation early.
Who actually supervises the site day to day?
Our own team. Site supervision is led by our carpenters and site supervisor with Jeff and Adam Mighton personally involved throughout — not a rotating cast of project managers you have never met. You will know the people building your home by name.
Do you offer energy-efficient construction options?
Yes. Every home we build exceeds Ontario Building Code energy requirements, and as certified Nudura and Foxblocks installers we offer full ICF construction — the quietest, most efficient envelope for this climate — along with high-performance insulation, windows, and mechanical options.
How does your open-book, cost-plus pricing work?
You pay the actual cost of materials, labour, and subcontractors, plus a clearly defined management fee — and you see every invoice along the way. There are no hidden markups or padded allowances. It keeps our interests aligned with yours: we have no incentive to cut corners, because we do not profit from the difference.
Do you handle building permits and inspections?
Yes. Depending on the project scope, we coordinate or fully manage permits with the municipality, arrange required inspections, and handle conservation authority applications where properties in Wasaga Beach need them. Every project we build is permitted and inspected.
Can you work from plans we already have?
Absolutely. We regularly price and build from completed architectural drawings. If you are earlier in the process, we can also coordinate design and pre-construction planning with architects, designers, and engineers we trust.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Mighton Construction Limited carries $5 million in aggregate liability coverage and maintains WSIB coverage for applicable work, with clearance information available on request. All work is built to Ontario Building Code and inspected by the local building department.
What happens after I submit the contact form?
We aim to respond to serious project enquiries within 1–2 business days. The first step is a free phone conversation about your goals, timing, location, and rough budget. If the project is a good fit, we arrange a site visit and provide early guidance and a ballpark estimate.
How far in advance should we get in touch?
Earlier than you think. We intentionally take on a limited number of projects each year so Jeff and Adam stay personally involved in every one — which means our calendar fills ahead of the season. Talking early also gives design, permits, and material lead times the room they need.

Let’s Talk About Your Wasaga Beach Project

Book a no-obligation consultation about your goals, timing, and budget. We aim to respond to serious project enquiries within 1–2 business days.