Design & Build
experts since 1956
Architectural Design
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Custom Home
experts since 1956
Renovation
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Custom Cabinetry
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Investment Property
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Commercial
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experts since 1956
Ottawa’s Trusted Design & Build Experts
OakWood is an award-winning, fourth-generation, family-operated Design & Build firm, delivering innovative and tailored solutions to homeowners and investment property clients in Ottawa
We invite you to discuss your project with one of our project consultants and tour our award-winning Design & Build Studios to see our work firsthand.
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Our Award-Winning Design & Build Services
Architectural Design
OakWood specializes in creating innovative and customized solutions for homes and buildings. We help you choose the best products, materials, and technologies based on your preference.
Kitchens & Custom Cabinetry
Our high-quality, customizable solid wood cabinets are built without compromising on quality. We offer unlimited options for customization.
Home Renovation Experts
We have the expertise to transform your space, whether it’s your dream kitchen additions, basements, attic conversions, in-law-suite, sunrooms, bathrooms, or any other renovation project.
Custom Homes
Beautifully designed, energy-efficient custom-built homes that are healthy, technology enabled and eco friendly.
Income Investment Properties
We assist homeowners and investors in developing property strategies tailored to their investment goals. We create attractive spaces that maximize rental or lease income.
Commercial Buildings
We specialize in high performance, energy efficient buildings that meet or exceed LEED certification requirements.
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Angela Mallon, CPA, CMA, CFO
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From Our Clients
“What it comes down to is trust. I trust OakWood because they deliver, and they get it right.”
Mike Holmes
“We were, and remain impressed by your consistent emphasis on quality materials, caliber of work and the client service mentality that obviously drives your business…”
Guy and Meredith Charlebois
“OakWood worked with us, listening to our ideas and delivered a fantastic design.”
Atul & Richa Aggarwal
“…I cannot speak too highly of OakWood. I have passed your name to many friends who are contemplating renovations in the year.”
Bert Cowan
“We’re really enjoying our expanded kitchen and our opened-up front entrance. The project has given our 1970s era house an up-to-date feel and makes entertaining much more enjoyable."
Alex and Mindee Mirhady
“There are two areas that particularly impress us about Oakwood: the quality of work and the exceptional work crew…We always felt confident that our home was in good hands. ”
Carolyn Turner
“We are very happy with the renovation work done on our home…We had no real surprises and all change orders but one was initiated by us so we ultimately had control of expenditures. ”
Dan Wayner
“I found everyone right from the initial designers to the last person out the door to be extremely professional, hard working, friendly and very respectful of my home. ”
Debbie Oaks
“In the space of about four months you took us from a virtually useless space to a modern kitchen that fit to the style of the house…”
Jennifer Spence and Pablo Sobrino
We get many compliments on the addition and especially the very unique double vaulted ceiling in the family room!
Mike Lee and Susan Allenby
“The OakWood Team seems really innovative. They seem really systematized – they’ve got the whole model down. They understand what people want, what they are looking for.”
Gord
“They’re not your standard construction company. They’re a company that’s leading-edge; that does a lot of things differently from everyone else.”
Bruce Sergeant
"OakWood is a company that is committed to customer satisfaction, to a level of excellence and to ensuring that when the job is done, it’s done to perfection."
Jim Durrell
"They were able to make what could have been a harrowing roller coaster ride a smooth one. Working with OakWood wasn’t just the most important decision we made, it was also the best decision we made."
Erik van der Torre
"OakWood in inclusive, trustworthy, honest…I don’t think there is a comparison."
Heather Charon
"Our kitchen is more than the dream we hoped it would be…"
Larry and Carol Lethbridge Hudon
"We now know why OakWood has been in business for so many years and why we see so many of their signs in our neighbourhood."
Michelle and Glen
"Our house looks great! The curiosity of neighbours and friends has transformed to compliments and enthusiastic praise upon viewing. Thank you OakWood!"
Richard Erdeg
"OakWood's creative problem solvers and friendly staff work together to ensure a quality finished renovation project which fully meets customer needs and expectations. You can trust OakWood to get the job done!”
Susan Roberts
“We have hosted a lot of parties and dinners in the last 6 months and everyone has been truly impressed with our new kitchen. We would not hesitate to use Oakwood again"
Randy and Lynda Miller
“We are absolutely loving our new ensuite bathroom - the rain shower and heated floor being the highlights. The powder room downstairs is also really beautiful.”
Serena Siqueira
“As always, your staff is professional and meticulous. We really appreciate all of your great work and would not hesitate to recommend or use you for a future renovation.”
Nancy Carlson and Bruce Gordon
“Geoff and I are thrilled with the work that was done in the kitchen. I would like to acknowledge the professionalism that everyone demonstrated prior, during and after the project was completed.”
Joan Burridge
“Thanks to you and the team for a wonderful job. We LOVE our kitchen.”
Emilie Lacharite
"We are both ecstatic and pleased with the finished product and professionalism demonstrated by your company."
Robert Cvetas and Serge Labrecque
"In short it was a brilliant success! The end result exceeds expectations and along the way we met lots of great people with great skills and talents. The entire process was professional, well managed, well-staffed and we had complete confidence that the end result would be worth any renovation anxieties along the way."
Barbara Armstrong
"After I worked through your site many times and searched out customer reviews on OakWood I knew we had found what we were looking for."
Charles Armstrong
"To summarize, Oakwood delivered our project on time (actually faster than expected), exactly on budget, while providing excellent collaboration, transparent communication, and an indefatigable commitment to delivering exactly what the client wants. Can you tell I'm a happy customer? Chose Oakwood and you will be too!"
Geoff Greenfield
"Once again, Oakwood has met all our expectations for this project involving the tree removal, the fence installation and the relocation of the shed. We assure you that with a few more projects to come, we will continue to refer to Oakwood without any hesitation. Thank you for everything!”
Diane Tessier
“We really appreciated the great service and project. Thank you and team very much.”
Berend Jan Velderman
“Thank you very much for a job well done. We do appreciate the commitment shown by everyone involved”
Jeff Morden
“We choose OakWood because friends of ours had OakWood do an addition for them. Also because the company seems to have a good reputation. Lastly because we are very busy and do not have the time to organize all contractors and supplies in order to manage a renovation project.”
Penny Burton
“We wanted to thank you for the professional approach and great job that was done by the crew. It’s hard to get excited by a “sump pump room”….(wish it was a new kitchen or basement) but it’s exactly what we needed in terms of cleaning up that space and making everything easily accessible and damp free.”
Robert Fallenbuchl
"We have been very impressed with the progress that has been made on our renovation project. All of our questions have been answered. Additionally, all of the contractors have been very polite and courteous, even knocking on the door in the morning before opening it with the key. They have left the house relatively clean and they tidy up behind themselves.”
David & Noreen Haley
"Our Designer got to know us by listening to what we were looking for and brought forward innovative ideas, pushing a bit to see where we were comfortable and where we were not. The design process was organic-growing from a concept and it took a good number of versions and modifications as the process went forward. Throughout it all, Our Designer was patient and professional, answering questions and providing advice."
Marilyn and Peter Hill
“This is an e-mail to express my appreciation for the work that Oakwood did in renovating my basement into a beautiful living space for me and my family. I am so happy with all the work that was done, it is just how I pictured it. I know it was a lot of work and Richard did a wonderful job. Thanks again for all your work in helping me get the basement looking so good.”
Cathy Wert
“We're quite happy and we'd just like to express commendation. We're extremely pleased and relieved. Thank you very much for the time you've taken to put things right for us.”
Michael & Caryl Pratt
"I wanted to let you know how pleased we are with the final result of our main floor renovation. The difference is stunning! We had a pretty good idea what we wanted right from the very beginning, but the end result is much better than we expected."
Ross McGhie
“Thank you so much, OakWood, for your exceptional work in creating my beautiful new bathroom. I'm sure I have the nicest bathroom in the entire condominium complex. I would recommend Oakwood unequivocally to family and friends.”
Wendy Smith
"Thank you very much for all the work that you have put in so far as the site supervisor in our kitchen renovation project. We appreciate very much the time and effort that you have taken to familiarize yourself with our project, to coordinate and supervise the work of the various trades people and to answer our many questions. Your commitment and expertise have contributed to make our renovation experience a lot easier.”
Myron & Francine Oleskiw
"We are so grateful that we entered into a fixed price contract with Oakwood and that we were blessed with two extremely professional and talented people in Dan and Scott. Thank you!"
Joanne Levesque and Rick Picard
"All in all we are very happy with our new kitchen, and looking forward to enjoying it for a long time. Thank you for your part in making this renovation experience as painless as possible! “
Paula and Dave Roach
“I just wanted to thank you for everything (ensuring things were fixed, digging into what had happened before you joined the project, and getting the front and back finished, amongst other things!). It's so nice to have both projects finished.”
Sylviane Laferrière
“Thank you so much for all your help with this. Your work with us was amazing.”
Elliot Lee & Soojin Chun
“I also really appreciate your work in managing this project - your communications have always been professional, honest and open, making this experience much more palatable"
Beth Lavender
"The project management on this aspect of our renovation was excellent. We were kept apprised of developments as the work progressed and our input and concerns were addressed immediately. The work was done in a professional manner with minimal impact on our daily lives. Overall it was a very positive experience and we are very pleased with the results”
Marke Kilkie
“I wanted say how much I have appreciated your professionalism and your unfailing good humour in steering/pushing my kitchen renovation to a very successful conclusion. You kept things on track, pitched in to make things happen and were quick to get back to me to answer questions or follow up on concerns. I am extremely pleased with the results.“
Sandy MacDonald
"From your initial response to our telephone call through the entire repair, the job was handled quickly and professionally. We thank you for your attention to this matter."
Judy and Doug Fyfe
“Nice to read how well your company has been doing and the awards you have received to date. It shows how lucky we were to have hired your team on to build our home so many years ago. As I said we really enjoy it and hope to remain in it as long as we can. If we need to have any work done no doubt you will be the first we will call.”
John Davidson
"We are absolutely thrilled with our new ensuite – it is so beautiful. We could not have created this oasis without the expertise from all of the different Oakwood employees."
Clare And Stephen Gray
“We did our homework for over a year and looked at all the custom builders in greater Ottawa, OakWood had the most knowledgeable team by far – period. We are very detailed and OakWood walked us through all of the design and building options. Their design centre is stunning.”
Danielle Massey
“Choosing OakWood to build our custom home was the best decision we could have made, especially considering all the headaches that can come with projects like these. The service level was second to none as they always had someone available to answer our questions and never pressured us into making a decision we weren't comfortable with. Overall, we are extremely pleased with their work and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a high-quality home build.”
Samara Guthrie
“We had planned a custom build project. John gave us a tour of his office and we met a few designers. We were very impressed with their advanced technology, project organization and attitude towards work. We have no doubt to trust them and put a custom build or renovation project in their hands.”
Yue Gao
“The best in town for sure, their out-of-the-box thinking and solutions really helped us envision our custom home plans and realize what we dreamed of. The selection in their showroom is unreal! Everything we wanted; they had a it. They made the whole process a smooth and easy one.”
Jean-François Bérubé
‘“As we enjoy our new space in future years, we will always remember the central role OakWood played in achieving our dream home and how your knowledge, your integrity and your commitment made it happen. Thank you!”
Naomi and Dan MacKinnon
“We felt like part of the Oakwood team when building our new home. I felt that we had (what all home owners should want) the right of being responsible for what is happening without feeling that I'm interfering with the progress of the work. All the workers were very friendly, listening, understanding, helpful and engaged in their job and I do not feel stressed about anything as everything is going very smoothly. I would have no hesitation recommending Oakwood for a custom home project to my friends or my family members or anybody else for that matter.”
Dr. Roland Léger
“Someone should tell Mike Holmes that OakWood definitely does, 'do it right'! Our custom home is everything we dreamed of and it wouldn’t have been possible without OakWood’s dedicated and professional team.”
Shelagh Maurice
‘“We hired to OakWood to build our new home after looking at many other builders in the Ottawa area. It was clear to us after our first visit to their Design Centre that OakWood would be able to provide us with everything we would need from start to finish, and we were right. Their thorough presentation of the proposal and detailed plan made it clear that we would not get any surprises while building our new custom home. Now that it is all over I cannot thank OakWood enough for the amazing work they have completed. Thank you, OakWood! "
Todd Woods
‘“OakWood’s job is a mind-boggling mix of 'death by details' and yet you showed up each day to the job site with patience, positivity and solutions. Your interaction with the sub-trades was both congenial yet firm. We are so very pleased with the end result of our new home and want to thank OakWood for getting us there.”
Craig and Judy Campbell
‘“We approached OakWood to bring our custom home plans to life and would like to express our most sincere commendation. We're extremely pleased and relieved that everything went according to plan. Thank you very much for the time you've taken to put things right for us.”
Michael & Caryl Pratt (Custom Home)
“Oakwood has met all our expectations for our new home. We assure you that we will continue to refer to Oakwood without any hesitation. Thank you for everything!”
Diane Tessier (Custom Home)
“Oakwood was able to keep our project within budget and a reasonable time frame. The end result is a stunning, new and functional kitchen! We are extremely happy with our new kitchen and would highly recommend Oakwood to others considering a home renovation.”
Melissa Black & Christian Garrow
“We are extremely pleased with our new kitchen renovation. We love the colour of our cabinets, the backsplash, the countertop and the flooring. We are also very pleased with the lighting, the effect is exactly what we wanted."
Chantal Lalonde
“OakWood was a pleasure to work with for our kitchen renovation. They were very good at listening to what we were trying to do and what problems we were trying to resolve. It was really easy to follow the changes and new designs as our ideas matured during the design and product selection phase."
David Mann
“Our first reno was a Sunroom addition by Oakwood. The work was excellent, on time and on budget. We had no hesitation in contacting OakWood once again to discuss a complete kitchen and bathroom renovation."
Carole Fasken
“It was a pleasure working with OakWood for our kitchen renovation. John has been very patient in having the Oakwood team serve our interests."
Howard Edel
“We had worked with OakWood before when we added a master bedroom, bathroom, office space, and a walk-in closet to our house. Our experience back then we overall very positive, and when we decided to potentially change our kitchen we contacted OakWood again.”
Tania Zamuner
Tania Zamuner
“We love every single aspect of our kitchen, and I can't think of a single thing we would have done differently. I am also confident that if we hadn't chosen OakWood and their respective teams, the experience and end result would not have been nearly as positive."
Darrel Mosley
“We chose Oakwood for our second large scale renovation because of the great customer service they provided when we renovated our third floor loft space a few years back. In fact, I specifically remembered the Oakwood crew for their quality work from our first reno and requested them to do the kitchen reno. This time around, it was very gratifying to see that the customer service is still a priority. We appreciated that you recognized us as a return client and went above and beyond to welcome us back.”
Joanne Kim
"We are extremely happy with our kitchen and were very impressed by everyone who was involved in this project at every step of the way."
Marnie and Fred Fielding
"We are very happy with the results. The kitchen is gorgeous, a showcase kitchen that's for sure. We've had many comments. All positive, lots of WOW's. From my family in England, ‘should be in a Posh magazine, I'd never leave home if I had that kitchen’”
Evelyn Hester
"Thanks to OakWood for making our new basement the kind of space we like to be in. We will certainly enjoy decorating it over the next few months. The Oakwood team, including all your subcontractors, made our home renovation project the easiest and most streamlined process.”
Jessie Haynes
"I would like to say how pleased we are with the work being done to refresh our basement. Once again, thank you for all of your work in skillfully proposing and managing this project. We are very happy to have the Oakwood team leading these renovations.”
Jim Fisher
"I am completely blown away with my new basement. It is exactly what I was looking for."
Miguel Lara
"We hired OakWood to do our basement renovation a few years back. They did an outstanding job and even came back to fix a small repair job years later."
Loralyn Davidson
"We are very pleased with the work OakWood did on our basement. They were very knowledgeable about the planning and requirements of the project and all of their trades were extremely professional."
Hussein Sayed
"OakWood built our home and did an amazing job. Everything went according to plan. Thank you."
Wahid Hassan
“We recently moved into our new home and planned on renovating the basement. We approached OakWood and were stunned by their amazing Design Centre, state of the art technology and detailed processes. The renovation was a huge success!”