About Us
INNOVATE, INFLUENCE, INSPIRE
Like each house we frame, Ritchie Custom Homes was built from the ground up. Our legacy in the Okanagan stretches back to 1993, when we laid the groundwork for our award-winning homes by committing to keeping our client’s experience paramount.
BREAK FROM THE TRADITIONAL, AUTHENTICALLY
We strive to build homes that create a unique mental space that fosters your creativity, your family, your well-being. Our goal is to provide you with a unique, memorable experience as you build your dream home so that you can start creating those positive memories right from the get-go.
SUSTAINABLE IS LUXURY
In a world driven by the constant churn of new, sustainability is a luxury. To build a house that lasts to become a legacy, we work with the highest quality, well designed and most durable brands in the industry. Not only does this ensure your home remains tactile and engaging through the generations, it advances good social and environmental practices. With a commitment to sustainable business practices, our track record shows homes built and certified projects under: R-2000 (2013), built green platinum, LEED for Homes Platinum & Passiv Haus.
Ritchies History
Like each house we build, Ritchie Custom Homes was built from the ground up. After a four year European style carpentry apprenticeship, Ted Ritchie launched Ritchie Contracting in 1993 with a vision of being a progressive home builder in the Okanagan, placing the client experience above all else. Today, Ritchie Custom Homes is owned by Nicholas (Nick) Hill who brings a passion for innovation and sustainability to the Ritchie brand. Ted saw in Nick the ability to manage the one of a kind projects that Ritchie Custom Homes has become renowned for, and Nick shared Ted’s vision for the company.
They worked side by side for four years, including a mentorship where Ted passed on his years of experience and expertise. Now, ten years after Nick took over Ritchie he has embarked on a lifelong goal of traveling with his family. Chase Tracy has taken over as General Manger and leading the Ritchie team into an exciting new chapter in the company’s history. Nick remains in place as President and Owner, providing long term strategic planning and ensuring Ted’s values remain as a top priority.
Experience & Credentials
We strive to set the bar in terms of our professionalism, commitment to safety, management systems, and craftsmanship. Continuing education is highly valued within our company. Nicholas is a Registered Housing Professional and Ritchie Custom Homes is a Certified Residential Builder with the Canadian Home Builders Institute. Our commitment to green-building practices is very thorough having built and certified projects under: R-2000 (2013), Built Green Platinum, LEED for Homes Platinum, & Passiv Haus.
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