Beautifully Designed
Built by InnovationWith over 65 years of Design & Build experience, OakWood’s team of in-house experts will help you bring your dream vision to life. Schedule a visit to the award-winning OakWood Design Centre to explore the possibilities!
Ottawa Renovation Company & Custom Home Builder Since 1956
OakWood is a fourth-generation, full service, family run Design & Build business that has been providing innovative solutions to Ottawa homeowners and commercial customers for over 65 years.
Now more than ever, we understand that your home – or building – must provide a safe sanctuary for living, working, and everything you do. You need home design solutions that are tailored to your needs and that will support how you live today.
Schedule a free consult to discuss your project with the option to tour our award winning Design Centre.
Featured Services
In-House Design
Our award-winning design team is waiting to work with you.
Custom Homes
Innovative features. Beautiful designs. Over six decades of experience as Ottawa custom home builders.
Custom Cabinetry
Lifetime warranty. Solid wood. Hardware that lasts forever.
Renovation Experts
Dream kitchens, basements, home additions, and more start here!
Dedicated to Exceptional Quality and Support
What can we build for you?
By embracing new technologies and processes, OakWood has grown from a small family-run general contractor business into a full-service Design & Build firm in the Ottawa area with a quality reputation that is second to none.
Your Home Is Your Hub
Live, Learn, Earn & Enjoy
We specialize in the design and build of multi-functional homes that are beautiful yet uniquely tailored to meet the needs of today’s family: day-to-day life, online learning, work from home, home gym, playground while providing a safe space. Let us help you plan, design, and build a home that works as a hub for everything you do!

Award Winning Design Centre
Get inspired by one-of-a kind products and displays
The OakWood Design Centre features unique, fully functioning displays in a 22,700 sq. ft. showroom. Conveniently choose all materials from under one roof – and from any manufacturer in the world.
The Ultimate in Home Comfort
Building and renovating to the highest energy efficiency standards
OakWood is a Qualified Net Zero Home Builder, meeting the stringent requirements established by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA). This is the most advanced energy performance standard available for making your home or building more energy efficient, comfortable, and resilient.


OakWood Green Canada Project
We plant trees based on the investment level of your project
With OakWood your building, custom home, renovation, or handyman project goes further. Much further! We work with the leading national tree planting charity in Canada to restore or reforest, reduce our carbon footprint, and tackle climate change.
Innovation Lives Here
Doing the right thing for your lifestyle, home or building resale value… and the planet
We specialize in High Performance solutions that incorporate the most advanced energy efficient, Smart Tech, hypoallergenic and green building material options available today.

High Performance Solutions as Featured in

“We’re dedicated to providing a client experience that’s second to none. Expect every member of our team to bring passion to your project from the initial meeting to the final walk around.”
John Liptak, CEO & President
Patricia Liptak-Satov, COO
Angela Mallon, CPA, CMA, CFO
Why Choose OakWood?
Over 65 Years of Design & Build Experience – one of the most experienced contractors in the City
Award Winning Design Centre – driving the most efficient and inspirational material selection process in the City – everything you need is under one roof
Unique Design & Build Process – supported by technology and credentialed experts with attention to detail at every step of the way – in-house designers, project managers, estimators, specialized trade professionals, and more
Fixed price guaranteed with no surprises – everything is itemized by brand name, fit and finish
Affordable custom cabinetry – OakWood has its own production line inside Cabico, the largest manufacturer of top quality cabinetry in North America
Multiple award winner including Renovator of the Year, Best Kitchen Renovation, Best Design Centre in Canada, and 15-time Consumer Choice Award winner
Innovation Leader – choose the most High Performance solutions for your project
Protection and peace-of-mind from an industry leading warranty

“What it comes down to is trust. I trust OakWood
because they deliver. They get it right.”
– Mike Holmes, Make It Right Canadian builder/contractor, businessman,
investor, television host, and philanthropist
See why Mike chose to partner with OakWood:
What Our Clients Are Saying
All Services
In-House Design
Concept design, interior design, material selection, planning and more
Custom Homes
Energy efficient custom built homes that are healthy, technology enabled and eco-friendly. Start planning your dream home today
Home Renovation Experts
Kitchens, additions, basements, attics, sunrooms, bathrooms and more. We offer the largest suite of specialized home renovations Ottawa services
Custom Cabinetry
High quality, tailor-made cabinet solutions with unlimited options at an affordable price
OakWood Select
Luxury custom home and home renovations Ottawa services for projects that demand the very best
High Performance Solutions
The most innovative products and materials for any residential or commercial project
Commercial Services
Specializing in high performance buildings that meet or exceed LEED guidelines
Investment Properties
Design &Build investment options for creating income-generating properties
Aging-in-Place
Design and build options for making your home safe at any age
Panic Rooms
Concealed, ultra-secure, hi-tech short or long term emergency rooms
Safe Homes
Best-in-class solutions for deterring thieves and improving home guardianship
Insider Report
How to AVOID SCAMMERS… and Get a BEAUTIFUL RENOVATION with “No Surprises”
Let’s Get Started
Whether you’re planning a home renovation in Ottawa, a custom home, a new commercial building or a handyman project, your next step is to talk with a qualified OakWood Project Consultant.
Let’s get started! Schedule a call or your onsite visit at the OakWood Design Centre
Call 613.236.8001
