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Public evidence profile · Checked May 2026

David Small Designs

BuilderOakville5.022 reviews · 1 independent public source
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
39out of 100
Building a public record
  • Rated 5.0 from 22 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 22
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet

How this score is made up

What customers say30.3 of 60.7
Independent checks7.1 of 28.6
Track record1.3 of 10.7
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  • Licences and credentials0 of 7.1
  • Ways to reach them4.8 of 4.8
  • Photos of their work0 of 11.9
  • Industry recognition2.4 of 4.8

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Independent recognition

Awards & recognition

9× Best of Houzz winner (2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014)

Best of Houzz is an annual award from the home-renovation platform Houzz, given to the professionals its community rates most highly for design or customer service.

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Photos listed on Houzz

1 photo

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Reviews · public evidence

What customers say

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5.0out of 5
22 reviews in public evidence
Where these reviews are published
  • Houzz22 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context

Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for builders in Oakville

Across 11 builders in Oakville, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Sources

Where this information comes from

1 named public source

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Review sources

Public evidence last checked May 2026

About

David Small Designs launched in 1996. From a one-man operation to a 20-person team, we have grown into an award-winning custom home design firm that specializes designing the perfect home for each of our clients. Our service offering includes architectural design, interior design and landscape design. With over 1,800 projects to date, we work closely with our clients to determine their functional, aesthetic and lifestyle requirements, and turn those into a home that is not only a beautiful sanctuary but a functional, practical family home. With a design vocabulary that spans from traditional to modern, we create living environments that are true reflections of our clients and their families.

Services they list

Architectural DesignCustom HomeHome AdditionsHome ExtensionsNew Home ConstructionUniversal DesignCustom Home DesignHome Renovation Design

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What this business says about itself
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What this business says about itself

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  • Experience they state: 30 years of experience.
  • Areas served: Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, Southern Ontario

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Common questions about David Small Designs

Is David Small Designs a legitimate business?

David Small Designs has 22 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.

What do customers say about David Small Designs?

David Small Designs has 22 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.

How do I know David Small Designs' reviews are genuine?

David Small Designs' 22 public reviews come from a named public review source. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show the review source information and aggregate rating we hold rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.

Has David Small Designs won any awards?

David Small Designs holds 1 independent award, including 9× Best of Houzz winner (2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.

What does David Small Designs specialise in?

David Small Designs lists specialist services including Architectural Design, Custom Home, Home Additions, Home Extensions, New Home Construction, Universal Design. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.

What areas does David Small Designs cover?

They state on their own website that they cover Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, Southern Ontario. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Confirm they cover your postcode before booking.

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