The same carpentry standard we put into a deck goes into the inside of the house. Kitchens, bathrooms, basements and in-law suites, framed straight and finished so the trim lines up and the doors close the way they should.
We also take on the jobs nobody plans for — a flooded basement, a roof opened up by a storm, insurance work that needs to start now. If we can get there the same day, we do.
What we build
Renovations we build
Kitchens
Layout, cabinetry install, counters, tile and trim.
Bathrooms
Full gut and rebuild, tiled showers, waterproofing done properly.
Basements
Framing, insulation, egress windows, finished living space.
Granny and in-law suites
Self-contained secondary units, built to code.
Interior carpentry
Stairs, railings, built-ins, trim and custom millwork.
Storm and insurance repair
Emergency tarping, water damage, structural repair.
Process
How it works
- 01
Free on-site visit
We come out, walk the property, take measurements and talk through what you want. Usually half an hour.
- 02
Design and written quote
You get a layout, a materials list and a fixed price in writing. Everything is itemised so you can see where the money goes.
- 03
Build
A small crew, on site until it's done. We keep the yard tidy at the end of every day and tell you what's happening next.
- 04
Walkthrough and cleanup
We walk it with you, fix anything you flag, haul away the offcuts and rake out the ground behind us.
Detail
Materials and build notes
Water first, finishes second
In a basement or a bathroom, everything depends on managing water. We deal with the source — grading, weeping tile, a proper shower pan and membrane — before anyone talks about tile colour. Finishes over an unsolved water problem is money thrown away.
Basements and moisture
Foam board or spray foam against the concrete, not batt insulation straight onto a cold wall. Get the vapour control on the right side and the wall stays dry. This is the single most common thing we find wrong in a basement someone else finished.
Stairs and structure
Stair rise and run are governed by code and by what feels right underfoot. Cutting stringers accurately is a carpenter's job, and it shows every time you use them. Anything structural — removing a wall, adding a beam — gets an engineer's stamp.
Working in an occupied house
Dust walls, floor protection, tools packed up at the end of the day. You still have to live there while we work, so we plan the sequence around keeping a bathroom and a kitchen usable wherever possible.
Recent work
Renovations we've built
Questions
Frequently asked
- Do renovations need a permit?
- Structural changes, new plumbing or electrical, basement bedrooms with egress windows and secondary suites all need permits. Cosmetic work — paint, flooring, replacing cabinets in the same layout — generally doesn't. We tell you which side of the line your job falls on before we start.
- How long will my renovation take?
- A bathroom is typically two to three weeks, a kitchen four to six, a finished basement six to ten, depending on size and how fast selections and inspections move. We give you a schedule with the quote and update it weekly.
- What makes the price move?
- Scope, finish level and what we find behind the walls. Older Sarnia and Petrolia homes often have knob-and-tube wiring, no insulation or framing that isn't plumb. We build a contingency into the conversation up front rather than surprising you later.
- Do you handle emergency and insurance work?
- Yes. Ice storms, wind damage, burst pipes and flooded basements. We can tarp and make safe immediately, document the damage for your adjuster, and then carry out the repair.
- Is interior work available year-round?
- Yes — winter is our busiest season for interior renovations, which is exactly when the exterior work slows down. It's usually the easiest time to get on our schedule.
Where we work
Renovations across Lambton County
We build in these towns every year. Pick yours for local detail.
Free on-site visit
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Send us the basics and we'll book a time to come out. We measure the space, talk through materials and put a written quote in front of you. No charge, no pressure.
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