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Public evidence profile · Checked May 2026

The House Company Ltd.

ArchitectEdmonton5.014 reviews · 1 independent public source
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
37out of 100
Building a public record
  • Rated 5.0 from 14 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 14
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet

How this score is made up

What customers say28.8 of 64.3
Independent checks6.4 of 21.4
Track record1.3 of 14.3
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  • Ways to reach them4 of 4.8
  • Photos of their work0 of 11.9
  • Industry recognition2.4 of 4.8

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Independent recognition

Awards & recognition

2× Best of Houzz winner (2019, 2017)

Best of Houzz is an annual award from the home-renovation platform Houzz, given to the professionals its community rates most highly for design or customer service.

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Source-listed gallery

Photos listed on Houzz

1 photo

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Reviews · public evidence

What customers say

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5.0out of 5
14 reviews in public evidence
Where these reviews are published
  • Houzz14 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context

Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for architects in Edmonton

Across 16 architects in Edmonton, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Sources

Where this information comes from

1 named public source

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Public evidence last checked May 2026

About

The House Company was established in Edmonton 32 years ago by four partners in the spirit of providing excellent design and the best quality of construction and service possible. Today, two of those original owners, David Poetker, manager of operations, and Jamie Thompson, principal designer, remain, and Graham Underwood, project manager, has become a third owner. We have specialized in residential projects since our beginning and hold a strong belief that rebuilding in Edmonton's older central communities is preferable for the healthy and sustainable future of our city. Our clients realize that the highest value comes from careful planning, and the use of high quality materials and fully skilled trades. Our focus continues to be the expansion of our technical knowledge of building and the delivery of remarkable houses in visual, practical, functional, and sustainable terms. We limit our production to about six projects a year, which ensures that each one gets the full attention its owner deserves. We train and maintain our own crews of carpenters, who are capable of both framing and finishing our projects to the standards we require. The House Company is a participating contractor with Energy Efficiency Alberta's Home Improvement Rebate program.

Services they list

Architectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsCustom HomesDraftingEnergy-Efficient HomesHome AdditionsHome ExtensionsHome RemodelingHouse PlansMultigenerational HomesNew Home ConstructionStaircase Design

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A construction lien is a real risk: in every province an unpaid subcontractor or supplier can register a lien against your home even if you already paid the main contractor. Hold back the statutory amount (commonly around 10%) and get signed lien waivers as you pay.
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Common questions about The House Company Ltd.

Is The House Company Ltd. a legitimate business?

The House Company Ltd. has 14 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.

What do customers say about The House Company Ltd.?

The House Company Ltd. has 14 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.

How do I know The House Company Ltd.'s reviews are genuine?

The House Company Ltd.'s 14 public reviews come from a named public review source. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show the review source information and aggregate rating we hold rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.

Has The House Company Ltd. won any awards?

The House Company Ltd. holds 1 independent award, including 2× Best of Houzz winner (2019, 2017). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.

What does The House Company Ltd. specialise in?

The House Company Ltd. lists specialist services including Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Custom Homes, Drafting, Energy-Efficient Homes, Home Additions. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.