Mike Valpy
Lead Estimator @Home Hardware Stores Limited
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Lead Estimator @Home Hardware Stores Limited
Meteghan, NS, CA
Providing detailed material take-offs, cost breakdowns, and project guidance for homeowners, builders, and contractors across Southwest Nova Scotia.This role keeps me directly connected to the pricing landscape, supply chain realities, and construction demands of rural Nova Scotia — insight that directly strengthens the EcoHarbour Homes model.Key Responsibilities:• Residential & commercial estimating• Sustainable material sourcing• Budget planning & cost optimization• Customer advisory on efficient building methods• Working closely with suppliers and tradesBeing on the ground every day ensures I stay sharp on real-world building costs, new products, and construction trends — crucial knowledge as I design EcoHarbour’s scalable homebuilding system.
ABOUT MIKE VALPY
Founder of EcoHarbour Homes — a modern housing model built around simple, durable, energy-efficient homes designed to revive rural communities.I focus on ICF-based, solar-ready, slab-on-grade homes that are healthy, low-maintenance, and affordable to operate. My mission is to create rural communities where housing, infrastructure, and local economies reinforce each other instead of working against each other.EcoHarbour Homes is built on three principles:High-performance housingHealthy indoor air, airtight building envelopes, low-VOC materials, and long-life construction.Repeatable, precision-built systemsA clean, scalable model that keeps quality high and costs predictable.Rural economic upliftBetter homes attract families, newcomers, and retirees — strengthening local businesses and expanding the tax base.I’m currently focused on securing land for the first pilot community in Nova Scotia, aligning with the right partners, and laying the groundwork for scalable rural development.Always open to conversations with people working in sustainability, housing innovation, community development, and long-term regional transformation.
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