Why Choose SevernWoods? | Toronto Custom Home Builder and Renovator

Seamless Collaboration with Toronto’s Top Architects and Designers

We transform ideas into spaces that redefine what it means to live beautifully. SevernWoods is a preferred partner for the best residential architects in Toronto. Our collaborative process bridges the gap between inspired architectural vision and gleaming reality.

Unlike builders who follow a blueprint, we enhance the architect’s design with our unmatched expertise in luxury home renovations and custom construction. This partnership guarantees a seamless process where your vision, the architect’s creativity, and our deep construction expertise harmonize to create your masterpiece.

We Assemble Great Teams, They Build Beautiful Homes

Selecting the right builder is the cornerstone of every successful project. Our strong relationships with trades and other construction professionals means that we have the right experts to execute any vision. SevernWoods embodies what discerning homeowners should look for in a custom home builder: a dedication to quality, a seamless process, and an award-winning history of bringing ambitious visions to life.

With countless glowing home builder reviews and a history of award-winning renovations and custom homes, we have earned our place as the builder of choice for those who demand perfection. We’d love the opportunity to demonstrate the difference in person when we meet to discuss your project.

Engaging the Right Architect for Your Project

Selecting the right architect is paramount to the success of a project. This step isn't simply about checking qualifications or perusing portfolios; it's about establishing a partnership based on mutual understanding and trust.

Your architect is your ally in bringing your vision to life, so the initial weeks are crucial. Once you've pinpointed the perfect partner, the design development phase commences.

Navigating Zoning and Initial Preparations

Toronto, with its rich architectural tapestry, also comes with a stringent set of zoning laws, ensuring the city's heritage and charm remain uncompromised. As you transition to the zoning application stage, your architect plays a pivotal role, skillfully navigating the process that typically extends for 4-6 weeks. Parallel to this, your contractor, SevernWoods, steps onto the stage. We present and discuss the initial budget draft, offering transparency and setting financial expectations.

Detailed Design and Necessary Permits

Your architect will create the structural and HVAC design phase, stretching over 4-8 weeks. This plan outlines the intricacies of your home, from sturdy beams to efficient airflow. Alongside this, the journey through the bureaucratic maze of obtaining permits commences. The permit application process, which typically spans 4-8 weeks, involves ensuring that every facet of your custom home aligns with Toronto's building regulations.

When we bought our home in 2006 we knew there would be a ton of work and that we needed a real pro to help us out. Tom Cumming and SevernWoods Fine Homes were an invaluable resource for us, offering help in all stages of our planning, and working closely with us to ensure that we were always informed and aware of how the ever moving target of home renovation might impact us.

Kelly S.

This was our first major renovation and we were under a tight timeline with the sale of our previous home. SevernWoods provided a detailed quote and even suggested some smart enhancements beyond what we were envisioning. Right off the bat we had a great level of comfort and confidence in their team. The work started right away and they managed to meet the promised deadline so we could move in on time (even with some "unexpected" discoveries along the way).

John-Paul F.

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.

Nikki B.