MacKenzie Builder Services & Legacy Homes Modular to Custom Homes Building Dreams Words by Jacqui Chaisson Photos: Story Sheidow
D arren MacKenzie launched his construction company, MacKenzie Builder Services Ltd. in 2007, but the business really evolved from Darren’s years of experiences in the industry — including carpentry, fine furniture and cabinet making, home inspections, commercial construction, and modular and custom-built homes. Years as a home inspector changed the way he saw the construction industry, “Over the course of more than 2,000 inspections – pre-purchase or insurance – I saw first hand the many problems that result from improper building techniques and lax building code application.” From the onset, MacKenzie Building Services took pride in doing the best job possible for its customers, and over the years the company’s reputation has grown as quickly as the business. In 2011, MacKenzie Builder Services Ltd. became a broker for Sunward Steel Products, a company based out of Denver, Colorado, which specializes in manufacturing high quality steel building kits. These kits range from simple steel storage sheds to large commercial/industrial buildings.
“In some incidents, a steel fabricated building may be a more economical choice than building a traditional wood constructed building.” said MacKenzie, “Although its still considered new to the Island, the demand is growing.” Always looking for innovative opportunities, in 2014 MacKenzie became the exclusive Island retailer for Maple Leaf Homes and added Legacy Homes as a division of MacKenzie Builder Services Ltd. MacKenzie was impressed with the craftsmanship and quality of the company, and with over 30 years of experience in manufactured housing, Maple Leaf Homes were able to offer homeowners the advantages of move-in-ready homes, built to their exact specifications. “I have always been interested in providing customers with a great product at a fair price,” said MacKenzie. “From my experience installing Maple Leaf Homes, I was already sold on their engineering and quality and knew this product would be a valuable complement to MacKenzie Building Services. We help Islanders realise their dream of owning a home, either through the purchase of a mini (one piece) or modular (two or more piece) home.” Maple Leaf Homes can be customized to
your specifications and MacKenzie can guide you through the process of creating your dream home. Both MacKenzie Builder Services and Legacy Homes have high standards, and offer nothing but the best in service and integrity for every client. “If a homeowner is not happy with the finished product, the buck stops right there. There is no finger pointing involved, we just go ahead and resolve any concerns.” MacKenzie is proud to have been the first Islander to be awarded a Master Builder designation, through the Canadian Home Builders Association. He sees this designation as the best guarantee of quality he can offer clients. Darren MacKenzie continues to set the bar in the building industry on the Island, “In the end it’s as simple as offering my customers the same high standard of service I’d expect.”
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