Beautifully designed home renovations.
High quality. Fair price. Always on-budget.
Kitchens, additions, basements, attic conversions, bathrooms, and more. A fourth-generation family run Design & Build firm, OakWood has been proudly helping Ottawa homeowners transform their homes into inspirational yet functional living spaces since 1956. We specialize in high-quality renovation solutions using a unique approach that’s supported by an award-winning Design Centre and technology-enhanced processes that set industry standards. Come for a visit and tour. See how this Renovator will give you the most complete, enjoyable, and worry-free renovation experience possible.
OakWood – A Name You Can Trust To Do It Right

Consumer Choice Favourite

Multiple Award Winner
Dramatic Transformation
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The OakWood Experience
How we turn your dream renovation into reality
Kitchens, additions, basements, bathrooms, sunrooms…whatever you’re planning

Architectural Design

Material Selection
The OakWood Design Centre is your one-stop-shop for all material selections. We use certified in-house designers (or we can work with an Architect or designer of your choice)

Detailed Fixed Price Contract & Build Plan

Dedicated Project Manager

Licensed Trade Professionals

VIP Client Portal - See Everything
Get Inspired
See amazing design solutions and innovative products to jumpstart your planning
Kitchens
Work with our award-winning design team – OHBA Best Kitchen (2018) under 180 sq. ft.
Additions
Large Renovations
Complex projects requiring enhanced mechanical, structural and/or design and space planning services.
Basements
Studios, entertainment rooms, fitness rooms, basement bedrooms, laundry rooms and more
In-Law Suites
A seamless extension of your existing home
Sunrooms
All season, energy efficient, comfortable year round living spaces
Attics
Convert useful space right over your head into a beautiful, finished living space
Bathrooms
From powder rooms to luxury spas
Custom Cabinetry
Affordable custom cabinetry for any room
And more. We can provide a high quality, renovation solution for any room in your home.
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!


Ask how we can give you a High-Performance Renovation like no other
Energy efficient, Technology-enabled, Healthier, and Eco-Friendly
We can also recommend the most innovative products available today for your renovation, depending on your priorities. Maybe you want to reduce or eliminate your Hydro bills? Or live in an odourless, hypoallergenic home? Or take advantage of the most advanced wireless solutions and IoT to simplify your life?
We constantly evaluate and test high-performance solutions
from leading-edge suppliers including:

New Service
The OakWood Safe Home
Ensure loved ones are protected from any threat
OakWood offers an extensive number of state of the art home security and safety solutions to provide peace of mind and protection from various threats. These include breaking and entering, extreme weather, terrorists, biohazards, cyberattacks, and many others.
Solutions include security assessments, Applied Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles, concealed safe/panic rooms, reinforced windows and doors, security surveillance, security fencing, security lighting, emergency communications, counter surveillance technical inspections, cybersecurity, and others.
Solutions can be included as part of a comprehensive Design & Build renovation solution or used selectively to address specific safety and security concerns.
The OakWood Promise

“Whether you’re considering a single room renovation, a two-storey addition, or simple remodelling project, we know that your home is your castle. You deserve to have your renovation project done right. We take our responsibility very seriously.
We guarantee the OakWood Team will not let you down.”
John Liptak, CEO & President
Patricia Liptak-Satov, Vice President Operations
Angela Mallon, CPA, CMA, Vice President Finance
What You Get with OakWood's Design & Build Renovation Service
The OakWood Promise
- Fair price for quality work
- Material selection through the OakWood Design Centre
- Realistic 3D rendering of final design
- Tear down and removal
- Comprehensive Build Plan
- City permits and inspections
- Eco-wise construction methods with reusable materials being donated to Habitat for Humanity
- Meticulous planning and project management using state-of-the-art tools
- Fast and accurate estimates
- All workmanship by OakWood approved trade professionals
- Broom clean up at the end of every day with “no go” zones where Trades workers cannot go
- Timelines and schedules
- Job site fencing if needed
- Dust protection
- Scheduled onsite project meetings
- Your project completed on-budget with no surprise “extra” costs at the end
- True passion and the experience you need to make your dream renovation a reality today
- Courteous, professional workers who will be respectful of your home and on-time
- Appropriate insurance to protect your home
- Access to a password protected Client Portal to get real-time updates on your project
- 24-hour emergency hotline service
- Comprehensive 2-year warranty on all products and services with optional 5 and 10-year plans
- An OakWood-Randall’s VIP Discount Card entitling you to exclusive savings at Randall’s stores
- Final walk around and inspection to ensure your complete satisfaction
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
Renovation Experts
Kitchens, additions, basements, attics, sunrooms, bathrooms and more. We offer the largest suite of specialized renovation and home improvement services
Custom Cabinetry
High quality, tailor-made cabinet solutions with unlimited options at an affordable price
OakWood Select
Luxury renovation and custom home 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 renovation, custom home, 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
