I hired Oakwood to design and build a large 2 floor rear yard addition. Oakwood is everywhere here in Ottawa and when I first compared them to others their prices seemed a bit higher than most until I asked the rest of them for more details. Oakwood gave me a very detailed estimate and unlike all of the other estimates they did not low-ball the price. Their estimate included everything from planning the job properly to drawing the plans and constructing the addition. They are really well organized and did a great job with all of the work. A clean jobsite with polite workers and I even had access to an internet portal to follow along with the project. Very impressive and I would highly recommend them to family and friends.

When we decided to have some major renovations done to our 1920s home, we knew the single most important decision we were going to make was which contractor to hire. Gutting a bathroom, taking out walls for added closet space, and taking the roof off an older home pretty much guarantees surprises along the way. Each time we encountered such a surprise or challenge, OakWood helped us make the right decisions. 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. From start to finish, OakWood worked with us to meet all challenges and deliver a stunning upgrade to our home. Everyone within OakWood - from the design team, the office staff, to the work crew - is professional, courteous, and highly skilled. Within a month of moving back into our home, the 6 month renovation process seemed a distant memory, which is a true testament to OakWood’s professional and dedicated approach. We couldn’t be happier with our “new” home and we thank OakWood for making it happen.

I hired OakWood to renovate my Kitchen and they did an excellent job. The project did take one or two more days then expected, however, there are always unforeseen delays during renovation work. They provided excellent service & were friendly & helpful. I fully recommend this company to others looking to go forward with a renovation.

We had initially contracted another company to complete the renovations but delays and poor communication led us to ultimately hire Oakwood. Our positive experience began with Janell and Sylvie who collaborated with us to bring our dream design to life. This included thoughtful advice about design solutions that anticipated and prevented problems before the build had even started. We then signed a contract which clearly delineated our respective responsibilities and obligations. The excellent communication and collaboration continued with Wayne, who was our partner and principal point of contact during the build process. To say Wayne and his team were a pleasure to deal with would be an understatement. Even when the inevitable problem did arise, Wayne's calm, reassuring and personable attitude diffused any tension while he quickly acted to make things right. My wife and I were immensely grateful that he clearly communicated what was happening at each stage of the process and operated in a fully transparent manner. Our renovations followed a well organized and detailed schedule and Oakwood defied the odds to have us back in our home before Christmas (I cannot begin to express our gratitude that Oakwood and their sub-contractors worked so tirelessly to make this happen). Finally, I would like to say a word about the quality sub-contractors Oakwood uses. They were a truly exceptionally bunch who went above and beyond to meet our needs. Just one exceptional example of this involved one electrician who came to our home on the Saturday evening before Christmas (with his girlfriend!) to finish off one last thing before Christmas. 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!

To our Friends at Oakwood, I asked my sister who had gone through major renovations in the Toronto area what was key in having a successful renovation. Her answer, simple…Find a reputable Contractor! With this in mind we interviewed a number of contractors and through determination and sheer luck found Oakwood at the Ottawa Home Show. Oakwood helped us solidify our ideas into a 3D plan with tips, ideas and support from the entire team along the way! The finished product is beautiful! We will be enjoying our ‘new home’ with family & friends this holiday season.

we needed to renovarte the kitchen in order to resell the house. we are really enjoying the new kitchen.we are very pleased with their service. they did a great job installing our kitchen with less time then expected.very professional.

OakWood has met or exceeded my expectations at every step of the job. On the rare occasions when something was not the way we wanted it or thought we should have it, they listened and addressed the concerns/situation immediately with perfect solutions. I would reccomend them for anyone who wants a professionally done renovation done right. Thanks guys, I love my reno!

I can't begin to tell you how grateful I am to you, John; as well as to Patricia, to Julie and Sharon and Trent, to Dennis and Paul and Kelly and Corey and Eric and Jordan and Carsten and Kevin and Curt (who's back in school now), to our painters Rolando and "Mundo", and to all those whose names I have missed or never knew.  Your employees and sub-contractors who worked here were professional, polite and respectful throughout it all.  We have the most beautiful house on Winston Avenue, thanks to you.  I've tried to write to you several times, and words have failed me. Richard said something at Christmas that describes how we felt when we moved back in; he said, "Do you think the people who own this house will mind that we're using it?"  When I bought this place in January of 2006, I was amazed, terrified, and overwhelmed - with the baby blue bathroom fixtures and wall paneling, with the gold and orange shag carpeting from the 70s, and the dips in the stairs and the floors.  I could always see the potential; even though it was beyond my reach.  You have taken my dream and turned it into reality and more.  You have melded the new with the old; you have given our grand old girl good bones; you have helped her become a proud elder in this old neighbourhood.  No wrecking ball will touch her now.   I remember at the beginning when someone from Oakwood said, "You'll be glad to see the last of us when this is done!".  That couldn't be further from the truth.  This has been the adventure of a lifetime!  I'll miss everyone.   However, we want you to come back.  We're having a drop-in open house here between 1:00pm and 4:00pm, on Sunday, February 13, 2011, because so many of our friends and extended family are anxious to see what you've done for us.  We would be honoured to have you drop in - all of you - John, Debbie, Patricia, Sharon, Trent, Julie, Paul, Kelly, Jordan, Corey, Eric, Carsten, Kevin and those of your employees I may not have known or remembered who helped re-create the old girl, one day at a time, in good weather and bad, through the change orders and the holiday season, and the little things that happen daily for all of us.  Please come and join us.  We guarantee you a good laugh as you watch the slideshow of my first 3 1/2 year attempt at renovating alone with a friend, too!    John, from the bottom of my heart, I thank you, and I know Richard joins me as I say this......you and Oakwood are a gift in our lives, and you are always welcome here.

We were moving and wanted to deal with a company we could trust to do our large project. We called credible builders and renovators in Ottawa and interviewed 3 finalists. We received a consumer's guide booklet from OakWood which was very helpful in assisting us with the questions we asked all the builders. We checked the BBB, Renomark, other awards and accreditations and actually researched their finances, which was one recommendation we appreciated from the OakWood consumer's guide. We were shocked when we saw all the debt most of these builders and renovators had and it made us think about our risk. Many didn't have the answers or simply dismissed our questions as not important because they did not have proper insurance and workplace safety paperwork and tried to focus on their so called good price. When it came right down to it, most builders low-balled their price to try to get the job and then simply wanted to charge us extras for everything. OakWood was not the cheapest price, but they were totally upfront with pricing and very detailed with their paperwork and we appreciated that. When we really looked closely at what they all had to offer, OakWood stood out well above the rest, as the only builder to have it all. This was confirmed when we went through the design, material selection, and then the construction process. They had a process for everything, and it was really nice to see that they were always working on my side. Even when something went a bit off track with one of the suppliers, they always had a backup plan and solved it right away. It really helped having the designers as part of the process because many issues were prevented with the design build system. OakWood had a schedule for the project and kept us informed with site meetings. Trent and Sharon were a dream to work with, the whole team was always there for us and always honest and trustworthy. The complete process was a pleasure and I would highly recommend OakWood for the design and building of any renovation or new home project. We will definitely use them again and recommend them to all of our friends and colleagues. Herb