# David Small Designs

David Small Designs is a builder in Oakville. Rated 5.0/5 from 22 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this contractor, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

Trust Score: 39 out of 100 (building a public record). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 22 reviews.

## 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.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Houzz | 5.0/5 | 22 |

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.

## Trades
Builder

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- Architectural Design
- Custom Home
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- New Home Construction
- Universal Design
- Custom Home Design
- Home Renovation Design

## See their work
_Portfolio and gallery links this business publishes. Inspect the source to see what each image represents:_
- [Photo gallery](https://www.davidsmalldesigns.com/portfolio/timeless-balance)
- [Houzz](http://www.houzz.com/pro/davidsmalldesigns)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/davidsmalldesigns)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/davidsmalldesigns)

## Awards & recognition
- 9× Best of Houzz winner (2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014)

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 22 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this contractor. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Website: MyTrustedTraders shows a public website for this contractor. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Corporate registry status: Unknown
- Evidence held from: Houzz
- Public evidence last checked May 2026

## What this business says about itself
_Self-declared on the contractor's own website, not independently verified:_
- Experience they state: 30 years of experience.
- Areas served: Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, Southern Ontario

## Before you hire a builder
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- Never pay a large deposit up front. Agree a staged payment schedule tied to completed milestones, and hold a small retention until snagging is done.
- Get it in writing: an itemized quote with scope, materials, start and finish dates, and how any changes (variations) will be priced.
- Be wary of a cash-only price or pressure to start tomorrow. Both are red flags for an unaccountable job.
- Trade licensing in Canada is set by each province or territory. Electrical, gas and plumbing are licensed trades almost everywhere (for example ESA for electrical and TSSA for gas in Ontario), so check your provincial regulator that the contractor is certified for the work before you hire.
- A construction lien is a real risk: in every province an unpaid subcontractor or supplier can register a lien against your home even if you already paid the main contractor. Hold back the statutory amount (commonly around 10%) and get signed lien waivers as you pay.

## Contact
- Phone: (905) 271-9100
- Website: http://www.davidsmalldesigns.com

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