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OakWood Design-Build
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
47out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 63 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume63
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say38.1 of 60.7
Independent checks7.1 of 28.6
Track record1.3 of 10.7
See the independent checks
- 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
Missing evidence lowers the score because we can't check it. It doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Claiming a profile never changes the score. Evidence context, not a guarantee of workmanship.
Independent recognition
Awards & recognition
These are independent third-party awards: recognition earned from review communities and trade bodies, never paid placement.
Source-listed gallery
1 photoPhotos listed on Houzz
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz63 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for builders in Ottawa
Across 66 builders in Ottawa, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
1 named public sourceWhere this information comes from
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Review sources
Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
OakWood Designers & Builders is Ottawa’s most established and respected Design & Build firm, proudly family-owned and operated for four generations since 1956. With more than 10,700 successfully completed projects, OakWood brings unmatched experience, depth, and leadership to architectural design, custom homes, major renovations and additions, kitchens and custom cabinetry, multi-unit income investment properties, and select commercial developments. Recognized for its fully integrated in-house architectural design team and disciplined phased planning system, OakWood manages every project from initial feasibility and concept design through detailed planning and precision construction. This structured Design-Build methodology ensures transparency, investment control, and clear accountability at every stage, significantly reducing risk for homeowners, investors, financial institutions, and government partners. For over 70 years, OakWood has built a reputation for financial stability, meticulous attention to detail, and consistent delivery of high-quality results, even on technically complex projects. The firm has earned hundreds of industry and consumer awards and remains the only Ottawa company to receive the Consumer Choice Award in Ottawa every year since 2008. Clients choose OakWood for its proven leadership, advanced construction management technology, strong governance, and unwavering commitment to protecting both vision and investment. OakWood delivers a true Design & Build experience defined by trust, precision, accountability, and lasting long-term value.
Services they list
3D RenderingArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsAttic ConversionBasement DesignBasement RemodelingBathroom DesignBathroom RemodelingBuilding DesignCustom Home BarsCustom HomesDeck Building
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
What this business says about itself
From their own website
What this business says about itself
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- Emergency availability: 24/7
- Established: 1956 (70 years in business)
- Experience they state: 65+ years
- Areas served: Ottawa, Kanata, Orleans, Barrhaven, Nepean, Stittsville, Manotick
- Good to know: Family-run · Design service
Accreditations it displays. Confirm each is current on the official register before you hire:
- Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA) · verify (opens in new tab)
- Tarion warranty · verify (opens in new tab)
These are statements the business makes on its own website, worth confirming in writing (and on the official registers) before you hire, not independently verified by us.
Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingThey state they've been established since 1956, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2013. Worth asking them about the gap.
They say, established1956Website online since2000Award-winning since2013
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
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Common questions about OakWood Design-Build
Is OakWood Design-Build a legitimate business?
OakWood Design-Build has 63 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 OakWood Design-Build?
OakWood Design-Build has 63 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 OakWood Design-Build's reviews are genuine?
OakWood Design-Build's 63 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 OakWood Design-Build won any awards?
OakWood Design-Build holds 1 independent award, including 10× Best of Houzz winner (2025, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What does OakWood Design-Build specialise in?
OakWood Design-Build lists specialist services including 3D Rendering, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Attic Conversion, Basement Design, Basement Remodeling. 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 OakWood Design-Build cover?
They state on their own website that they cover Ottawa, Kanata, Orleans, Barrhaven, Nepean, Stittsville, Manotick. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Confirm they cover your postcode before booking.
When was OakWood Design-Build's website registered?
OakWood Design-Build's website has been online since 2000, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.
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