Montorio Homes is Edmonton’s largest custom builder. For over 18 years, we have been instilling knowledge of Italian craftsmanship into homes all over the greater Edmonton area. Knowledge passed down from generation to generation, the Montorio business and philosophy have a rich history.
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The Montorio story begins with founder Vince Di Luigi. Vince’s career in brickwork began with the simple curiosity of a 12-year-old boy watching an Italian craftsman’s meticulous, artistic laying of bricks. The lessons learned and the love of the craft carried over to Vince’s new life in Canada.
Vince immigrated to Canada in 1965 and shortly thereafter began working for a masonry firm and soon thereafter received his journeyman’s ticket. In 1970 he and two of his brothers formed Di Luigi Brothers Masonry Ltd.. The brothers returned to Italy in 1973 (“it was just too cold,” Vince shrugs), leaving Vince the only Di Luigi brother running the company.
Vince began to dabble in home building “for fun” in 1972. The house building business grew along with his reputation for quality craftsmanship. “At one point, we realized that we were doing too many homes part time,” and Montorio Homes was born in the early 1990’s. In keeping with his cultural background Vince named the company after his central Italian hometown. It was in North Edmonton that Montorio grew and prospered, thanks to referrals and excellent word of mouth.
Born from Vince’s passion for building homes, Montorio has thrived by infusing Italian sensibilities into Edmonton home building. Envision a new home elegantly appointed with artistic Mediterranean flavour; soaring archways, stoic columns, majestic nine foot ceilings, and classic ceramic tile floors. Imagine a home where old-world style seamlessly blends with new world functionality – a home that gracefully stands out from others.
Vince Di Luigi envisioned homes that were unique in their construction, unmatched in value, and most of all a safe and comfortable refuge for families. Montorio Homes in the present day strives to maintain its core principles and remain true to its founder’s ideals. These include:
- Allowing customers to individualize homes so they are truly personalized,
- Providing a quality constructed home while incorporating environmentally friendly building techniques and products
- Constructing the home with premier products for an affordable price
- Characterizing the home with timeless Italian architectural features such as arches, pillars, brick work, and ceramic tile floors
From knowledge handed down through generations of Italian builders, Montorio Homes Ltd strives to:
- Treat homebuyers with respect.
- Provide the best products, trades and service available.
- Give quality and value for every dollar spent.
- Construct homes with pride that homebuyers will own with pride.