The votes have been counted, and the results are in for the Homes category of the highly anticipated 2025/26 Calgary Readers' Choice Awards. Announced on November 13, 2025, these awards spotlight the local businesses that Calgarians trust most to build, maintain, and beautify their homes.
Celebrating Calgary's Home Service Champions
This annual competition, run by the Calgary Herald and Calgary Sun, gives the power directly to the community. Thousands of readers cast their votes to determine which companies excel in service, quality, and customer satisfaction across a wide range of home-related services.
The winners represent the very best in Calgary's home improvement and maintenance sectors, from trusted appliance retailers to acclaimed renovation specialists.
The Complete List of Winners
Here is the full breakdown of the gold, silver, and bronze medalists across all home service categories:
Appliances and Major Home Systems
Favourite Appliance Business: Gold went to Trail Appliances, with Coast Appliances taking silver and Bowest Appliances earning bronze.
Favourite Heating and Air Conditioning Company: Action Furnace secured the top spot, followed by Arpi’s Heating and Plumbing in silver. Fagnan’s Furnace Service claimed the bronze.
Favourite Duct/Furnace Cleaning Company: Once again, Action Furnace won gold, with Arpi’s Heating and Plumbing in second. The bronze medal was a tie between Alberta Furnace Cleaning and Fagnan’s Furnace Service.
Favourite Fireplace Company: Barbecues Galore was the reader's favourite, with Mr. Fireplace in silver and Diamond Fireplace & Stone in bronze.
Renovation and Interior Design
Favourite Home Renovation Company: Ultimate Renovations took the gold, with Legacy Kitchens winning silver and Creative Innovation earning bronze.
Favourite Kitchen Renovation/Remodelling Company: Legacy Kitchens won the gold medal. The silver position was a tie between Ultimate Renovations and The Cabinet Doctor Ltd., while Renuit secured the bronze.
Favourite Cabinet Making Company: Legacy Kitchens also captured the gold here. A tie for silver occurred between The Cabinet Doctor Ltd. and Superior Cabinets, while the bronze was a tie between Innovative Creations and Elegant Kitchens.
Favourite Bathroom Company: Western Bathrooms & Renovations was awarded gold. Bath Fitters took silver, and Robinson Lighting & Bath won bronze.
Favourite Interior Decorating Company: California Closets won the top honour, followed by Wen-Di Window Fashions in silver and Banbury Lane Design Centre in bronze.
Favourite Kitchen and Bath Fixtures Company: Robinson Lighting & Bath earned the gold medal. Royal Flush Kitchen & Bath took silver, and the bronze was a tie between Benner Plumbing & Heating and Serenity.
Maintenance and Cleaning Services
Favourite Cleaning Service: Molly Maid was voted the gold standard. Mango Maids won silver, and the bronze medal was a tie between A Maid For A Day and Go Clean Go.
Favourite Carpet Cleaning Company: A tie for gold occurred between Alberta Carpet Cleaning and Servpro. Ram Carpet Cleaners won silver, and Men in Kilts took bronze.
Favourite Handyman Services: Handyman Connection secured the gold, with Handyman Calgary NW winning silver and 403 Handyman earning bronze.
Favourite Eavestrough Installer/Cleaning Company: The Gutter Doctor was the reader's top choice. Epic Roofing & Exteriors won silver, and Done Right Roofing claimed bronze.
Flooring and Finishes
Favourite Floor Covering Company: Deerfoot Carpet & Flooring won gold. End of the Roll Flooring Centres took silver, and Nu Way Floors & Interiors earned bronze.
Favourite Hardwood Flooring Company: Divine Flooring was awarded the gold medal, with Alberta Hardwood Flooring in silver and Smith Bros. Flooring in bronze.
A Community-Driven Seal of Approval
The Calgary Readers' Choice Awards provide an invaluable guide for homeowners seeking reliable and high-quality service providers. These awards are more than just a title; they are a powerful endorsement from the people who matter most—the customers. For the winning businesses, this recognition is a testament to their commitment to excellence and their strong reputation within the Calgary community.
