Spruce Up Your Nest
Home and family are closely intertwined. Nest Builder is proud to be a family owned and operated business in Alberta. Tom and Candace MacDonald have been licensed contractors and tradespeople in the greater Edmonton area for over 17 years. Together, Tom and Candace have built their own nest in St. Albert with their two sons, and are happy to spend every day helping their clients create dream homes for their families and loved ones.
Trust and quality are the pillars of Nest Builder’s business model. We strive to implement innovation, technology, and design into every client’s home for modern comfort and luxury living. Our team is made up of the industry’s best, and our goal is to substantially grow our business with excellent referrals from satisfied clients.

Tom MacDonald Renovator Extraordinaire
A multi-generationally taught craftsman and project manager Hailing from Nova Scotia, Tom received his formal education at St. Francis Xavier University. Tom’s uncanny attention to detail, combined with a talent for visualizing new concepts, has helped him build his passion into a thriving business. For Tom, exceptional projects are well-managed projects, and a strong commitment to quality is always backed by superior warranties.
- Carpentry
- Cabinet Maker
- HVAC
- Plumbing
- Electrical

Candace Trites Renovator Extraordinaire
Candace is a skilled carpenter and designer born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. She completed her secondary education at the University of Alberta. Nearly two decades of experience in design and renovation projects has given her a leading edge in the industry. Candace is focused on connecting her clients’ spaces to their personal stories, so they can build a house that truly feels like home.
- Carpentry
- Cabinet Maker
- HVAC
- Plumbing
- Electrical





What our clients are saying
“After struggling with my basement renovations for over a year and never finding the time to get it done, a friend referred me to Nest Builder. They came to my house the next day for a consult. I probably saved a few thousand dollars on flooring thanks to them, and they had the work done within a few weeks! I’d definitely recommend them to anyone trying to “DIY” their home renos; you won’t regret it!”
Peter Undershultz
“I hired Tom to do some renovations at my new commercial space and he went above and beyond my expectations. He helped me bring my ideas to life and create a timeless office space that my team and I can be proud to occupy. I would highly recommend Nest Builder to anyone looking to do renovations!”
Anton T