# OakWood Design-Build

OakWood Design-Build is a builder in Ottawa. Rated 5.0/5 from 63 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: 47 out of 100 (building a public record). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 63 reviews.

They state they've been established since 1956, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2013. Worth asking them about the gap.

## 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.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Houzz | 5.0/5 | 63 |

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.

## 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:_
- 3D Rendering
- Architectural Design
- Architectural Drawings
- Attic Conversion
- Basement Design
- Basement Remodeling
- Bathroom Design
- Bathroom Remodeling
- Building Design
- Custom Home Bars
- Custom Homes
- Deck Building

## See their work
_Portfolio and gallery links this business publishes. Inspect the source to see what each image represents:_
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/oakwooddesignandbuild)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/OakWoodDesignBuild)

## Awards & recognition
- 10× Best of Houzz winner (2025, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013)

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 63 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
- Website online since 2000 (verified via public domain registry)
- 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:_
- 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

## 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: (613) 236-8001
- Website: https://www.oakwood.ca

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