A reputation built on exceeding expectations.
Based in Chester Basin. Serving all of Nova Scotia
WHAT WE BUILD
NEW BUILDS
Custom homes built from the ground up around your land, lifestyle and priorities.
RENOVATIONS
Thoughtful renovations that improve how your home looks, feels and functions.
CUSTOM CARPENTRY
Purpose-built structures and custom woodwork backed by decades of hands-on building experience.
GOOD BUILDING
STARTS WITH
A GOOD PLAN.
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Concept Habitat is a residential design and construction company based in Chester Grant, Nova Scotia. Led by owner and carpenter Kristan Kloosterman, we bring decades of hands-on experience to custom homes, renovations and detailed carpentry projects throughout the province..
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Good building starts with a clear plan. We take a practical, collaborative approach from the first conversation through construction, balancing thoughtful design, craftsmanship, budget, site conditions and the realities of the build.
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We work with homeowners who value quality, clear communication and thoughtful problem-solving. Whether you're planning a new home, reworking an existing one or tackling a challenging property, we help turn the idea into a buildable plan and a finished result.
BUILD ON HENNIGAR LAKE.
NOW AVAILABLE
One acre of private lakefront in Chester Grant, Nova Scotia.
The land is here. The home isn't.
Concept Habitat is offering the opportunity to create a custom home designed around the property, the lake and the way you want to live.
Projects
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![Concept Habitat custom construction of a Modern multi-story home in Otter Point, Nova Scotia]()
OTTER POINT
Custom Home · Chester Basin, NS
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![Completed custom home built by Concept Habitat in Indian Point, Nova Scotia, featuring grey shingle siding and a steep gabled roof.]()
INDIAN POINT BARN
Custom Build · Indian Point, NS
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![A two-car garage addition built by Concept Habitat overlooking the ocean in East River, Nova Scotia]()
EAST RIVER ADDITION
Addition + Reno · East River, NS
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![Backyard construction scene with a newly built wooden staircase leading to an open door on a blue house. The backyard is unfinished with dirt, gravel, and construction materials, including a plastic bag of wood scraps and a wooden deck.]()
NEW ROSS RENO
Apartment conversion, New Ross Nova Scotia
Meet your builder
KRISTAN KLOOSTERMAN
Owner & lead Carpenter
Born into a family of builders and architects, Kristan has spent more than 30 years turning ideas into beautifully crafted homes. His experience spans hundreds of builds, with a particular passion for timber frame construction and the craftsmanship behind it.