Built the Kent Homes Way
For more than 65 years, Kent Homes has combined experience with a smarter way to build. Our controlled, factory‑built process creates dependable homes designed for comfort, consistency, and everyday peace of mind.
Built Over Time
Kent Homes is a proud member of the J.D. Irving Family
The Irving family of businesses began in 1882 in Bouctouche, New Brunswick, the original company holdings included: a sawmill, gristmill, carding mill, a general store, lumber business, and a farm. With its roots in forestry, J.D. Irving, Limited has grown over the years to include a number of businesses.
Kent Homes emerged from K.C. Irving’s commitment to quality housing, introducing offsite construction to improve worker living conditions. That same focus on quality, efficiency, and controlled building environments continues today.
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Mid-1900s
The Story Began
K.C. Irving identifies the need for better worker housing and introduces the idea of building homes offsite, an idea that laid the foundation for modern modular construction.
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1958
Kent Homes Begins Building Modular Homes
Kent Homes officially begins manufacturing homes in a controlled indoor facility, offering a more reliable, weather protected way to build high quality modular homes. With a simple idea - that homeowners deserved a better way to build their homes.
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1960s–1980s
Advancing Modular Construction in Atlantic Canada
Modular construction capabilities expand, delivering durable, energy conscious homes designed specifically for Atlantic Canadian climates.
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1986
Manufacturing Plant Expansion
The Kent Homes manufacturing plant expands to support increased production and growing demand for factory-built homes.
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1990s–2000s
Expansion Across Atlantic Canada
Through retail partnerships and large scale residential and multi unit projects, Kent Homes grows its footprint across New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
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2003
Modular Front Office Expansion
The Kent Homes front office is expanded using the same modular construction methods used in its homes, demonstrating efficiency, quality, and speed of build.
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2004
Expansion into Commercial Modular Construction
Kent Homes expands beyond residential homes into commercial modular buildings, applying proven construction methods to new markets.
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2010s
Community and Public Housing Projects
Kent Homes partners with provincial governments, First Nations, and public agencies to deliver accessible housing, multi-unit developments, and community infrastructure using modular construction.
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2013
Energy Efficiency Leadership Recognized
Kent Homes earns the Residential Energy Efficiency Champion Award and becomes the first builder in Atlantic Canada to deliver ENERGY STAR® certified homes.
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2014
Modern Mini Home Designs and Ontario Expansion
Kent Homes introduces modernized mini home designs and expands operations into Ontario, growing its reach beyond Atlantic Canada.
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2017–2019
Award Winning Modular Projects
Kent Homes receives back-to-back-to-back First Place Awards of Distinction from the Modular Building Institute, recognizing excellence in modular design and construction.
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2021
Expansion into Multi-Family Modular Housing
Modular triplexes, fourplexes, and multi‑family housing solutions are now part of Kent Homes’ standard offerings, reflecting our continued evolution to meet growing housing needs.
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2023
Celebrating 65 Years of Building
Kent Homes marks 65 years of modular home building, innovation, and growth across Canada.
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2025
Award of Distinction for Alberton Project
Kent Homes receives an MBI Award of Distinction for the 10-unit apartment building project, Alberton, recognizing excellence in multi family modular construction.
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2020–ONGOING
Manufacturing and Process Modernization
Ongoing investment strengthens plant safety, quality control, and lean manufacturing practices, supporting higher production volumes and consistent build quality.
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2026
First place MBI Award for Kent Homes 8‑Plex Project
Kent Homes earned first place in the MBI Awards for a Permanent Multi-Family Building under 10,000 sq. ft. for our 8‑plex project built for the Government of Nova Scotia and completed by Citadel Homes.
“We went from not having a house to having a HOME in a day!”
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Trusted Kent Homes Partners
Kent Homes is proud to work with local suppliers and community partners across Atlantic Canada.
The Dream Builders Commitment
At Kent Homes, our people are more than employees, they’re Dream Builders. Every day, they bring skill, care, and pride to their work, knowing that what they create will become someone’s home. Our Dream Builders are always looking toward the future, finding better ways to build, while still honouring the legacy and craftsmanship that Kent Homes was built on.
We’re also committed to building the future of our business. By training and working with students, we’re helping develop the next generation of Dream Builders who will carry our values forward, ensuring Kent Homes continues to grow while staying true to who we are.
Together, our Dream Builders create homes you can feel confident in, and excited to call your own.
Safety Is Our Foundation
Our modular manufacturing facility brings everyone together under one roof, creating shared responsibility for quality and safety. Every step matters, and every team member plays an active role in keeping one another safe.
Quality Is Key
Our 150,000 square foot facility brings together skilled craftspeople and designers, many with deep roots in the community, all focused on delivering homes that meet the highest standards of quality.
