SevernWoods Press and Awards
Recognition has value when it reflects substance.
Press coverage and industry awards can offer an outside view of what matters most to us: well-resolved design, meticulous execution, and enduring results. This page brings together selected features and accolades that speak to the level of thought, craftsmanship, and project leadership behind SevernWoods homes.
Featured Articles
Mind-Blowing Mansion for Sale in Toronto for $22 Million
“Beautiful things take time, and a Toronto mansion at 11 Thornwood Rd. took seven years to build. So, one could call it a knockout.”
Enchanting Dichotomy
Living Luxe Magazine — “The South Rosedale Landmark estate known as "Horsman Hall" is a result of the flawless and seamless intersection between mesmerizing modern design and extravagant heritage charm.”
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Awards and Affiliations
SevernWoods is proud to be a six-time BILD Award winner, with recognition that speaks to the care, discipline, and craftsmanship brought to each project. Alongside our industry affiliations, these acknowledgements reflect a commitment to thoughtful building, strong professional standards, and outcomes that stand up over time.
A Classic Toronto Edwardian, Now in Technicolor
Design Line Magazine — “How a renovation and riot of colour flipped the script on a dour, century-old home.”
Drool-worthy Home Workspaces
Toronto Star — “Tom and Jennifer Cumming made the professional space in their basement more official by undertaking a substantial renovation, which included digging out a stairwell to provide a separate entrance, creating space to collaborate with others and designing a dream office that was totally on brand.”
Favourite Room: The owners of this Toronto house have turned their turret into a library
The Globe And Mail — “Last June they returned to a contemporary kitchen/family room on the main level, and a new master bedroom, ensuite, laundry and guest bedroom on the second. The turret is there, too, and packs the most punch of any room in the three-storey house.”
10 Best Residential Projects Of 2015
Azure Magazine — “Counterpoint House, built in 2014, gains a spot in our 2015 best houses list for its elegant materials, beautifully resolved finishes and ingenious touches. This urban house maximizes light and flow with a large south-facing clerestory window, and an effortless floor plan.”
A Leslieville Brownstone Taken Back To The Future
Designlines Magazine — “Many of the built-ins also gesture, subtly, to the angular nature of the house. The quartz-topped kitchen island is positioned to complement the diagonal wall, and the guards on the stairwell – made from medium-density fibreboard instead of glass to prevent fingerprints – have trapezoidal shapes, much like the addition.”
Great Spaces: A Yonge And Eglinton Home That’s Designed To Age Gracefully
TorontoLife.com — “…The resulting space, on a leafy street near Yonge and Eglinton, feels like a swanky yoga studio minus the mirrored walls.”
Renovations That Add Value To The Home
The Hamilton Spectator — “Kitchens top most people’s home renovation lists, and it’s also the room most likely to grab a purchaser’s attention…Many homeowners are opting to remove walls to expand the kitchen and create an open-concept living space.”
Renovation Awards Recognize GTA’s Best
Toronto Star — “SevernWoods’ winning project started out as a simple kitchen reno and ended up being a completely redesigned main floor and partially renovated second floor.”
Attention To (Green) Detail
Green Building & Architecture Magazine — “Completing a successful green renovation of an older home is easier than most people think. Look no further than the finished product at 66 Elmwood Avenue in North York – a 1950s home transformed into an award-winning example of teamwork between the homeowners, the architect, the builder and individual […]
Building an award-winning home within the shell of a neglected Victorian gem
National Post — “After enlisting SevernWoods Construction to lead the complex renovation process, it was decided to fully gut the home… ‘We sought to recreate an authentic Victorian aesthetic, albeit updated for today’s life…’”
Where We Work
We focus on central Toronto neighbourhoods, from The Beaches to Baby Point, and north to Highway 401.
Built Across Toronto’s Finest Neighbourhoods
- Rosedale
- Forest Hill
- The Annex
- Moore Park
- Summerhill
- South Hill
- Casa Loma
- Leaside
- Lytton Park
- The Beaches
- Upper Beaches
- Riverdale
- Leslieville
- Playter Estates
- Roncesvalles
- High Park
- Little Italy
- Yorkville
- Lawrence Park
- Mount Pleasant
- North Toronto
- Bloor West Village
- Kingsway
- Old Toronto
Client Reflections
Just finished a kitchen update with SevernWoods and the results exceeded my expectations! The team was skilled, professional and a pleasure to work with.
Martha O.
I recently completed a full home renovation with SevernWoods, specifically working with Jonathan and his team, and the experience was fantastic from start to finish. The attention to detail and quality of workmanship were both exceptional. What really made working with SevernWoods a pleasure was the outstanding project management and communication throughout the process. Jonathan kept everything on schedule, provided regular updates and was proactive in solving any issues before they became real problems. It was a true pleasure working with such a reliable and professional team; I would definitely recommend them.
Jenny A.Severnwoods and Jonathan specifically with his stellar team of Ray and Dérion were an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. Jonathan was always responsive, detail-oriented, and quick to take action whenever something came up. His professionalism and organization made the entire building process smooth and stress-free. The result is a stunning home that everyone compliments — a true reflection of their dedication and craftsmanship
Parker S.SevernWoods had done 3 renovations for us at our former Playter Estates house, and the team just completed a 4th, in our just-purchased condominium in Forest Hill. Jonathan, the project manager, and his extremely able lieutenant Ray, have done a spectacular job, using highly skilled trades, and giving their all to make our apartment chic and beautiful. We absolutely love living in it. Humor is always a good thing: Jonathan Kerr, a great guy and the hardest working, most organized PM, always announces himself by saying, "Ta DA," and opening his arms. Thank-you, SevernWoods!
Jane H.We recently completed a near full-gut renovation with SevernWoods, and the experience exceeded every expectation. The project was finished in half the time other builders had estimated, yet the quality of the result is the best we’ve seen—even compared to many high-end homes we visited in person.
Jonathan and his team were exceptional: fast and efficient yet deliberate, consistently responsive, transparent, and deeply experienced. They collaborate with trades who clearly take pride in their craft, delivering top-tier workmanship throughout. If you’re pursuing a high-end renovation and already have a clear vision of what you want, I doubt you’ll find a better partner than SevernWoods Fine Homes.
JC H.Severn Woods is a top notch, five-star construction company. While smaller projects aren't typically in their scope, we were thrilled that they agreed to take on our 'little' laneway house project. We benefited from their roster of loyal tradespeople who did outstanding work and managed to stay on time and on budget despite the pandemic. Their crews were kind and courteous - we actually enjoyed seeing them in our backyard every day! Laneway housing is somewhat new in Toronto but they were patient as we navigated the process and we are thrilled with what we built together. Their guidance and expertise were invaluable!
Nikki B.WORK WITH US
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