and feel confident in who they’re dealing with,” says Louie Zagordo, President of SLV Homes and the 54th President of the Ontario Home Builders’Association. “It’s about professionalism, accountability, and trust.” SLV Homes employs approximately four office staff members, along with Zagordo and his son, Mark, the Vice President, and a field team of seven to ten skilled employees. This structure enables the company to focus on custom homes and renovations, emphasizing tailored solutions over replicated designs. “Custom isn’t about doing everything in-house,” Zagordo explains.“It’s about assembling experienced trades, foremen, and leaders who understand how to deliver a project properly.” Mark Zagordo, a Red Seal carpenter, has been with the company since its founding ten years ago and now oversees daily operations, including estimating, scheduling, and project management.The company’s name—SLV—stands for Style, Luxury, and Value, principles that guide every project. SLV Homes earned national recognition with the 2019 Canadian Home Builders’ Association Award for Best Home Renovation. With more than 38 years in the industry, Louie Zagordo also served on Tarion’s Construction Performance Guideline Committee, contributing technical expertise that informs Home Builders’ operational standards. TRANSPARENCY IN PRICING A cornerstone of SLV Homes’ approach is its inhouse builder showroom, created to address a longstanding issue in residential construction: unclear and unrealistic pricing expectations. “Too often, clients aren’t given a true picture of what their home will actually cost,” Zagordo says. Traditional building models frequently rely on allowances—preset budgets for finishes, fixtures, and materials.These allowances are often kept artificially low to remain competitive, resulting in cost increases and frustration once selections are made. 55 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 13, ISSUE 01 SLV HOMES
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