Canadians looking for renovation companies have plenty to choose from. In this article, we’ll take a look at a few renovation companies throughout the country that have achieved great acclaim. We’ve curated our list based on award finalists from the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA).
Top Canadian Home Renovation Companies
Amsted Design-Build
Ottawa-based house renovation contractor Amsted Design-Build received the CHBA’s 2019 award for kitchen renovations under $70,000. The company has been in business since 1989. In 2020, Amsted won the GuildQuality GuildMaster Award for the 10th year in a row.
“Out of hundreds of applicants across North America, our happy clients have earned us a spot as one of only seven industry professionals in Canada to be recognized by GuildQuality for consistently delivering superior customer care,” the company said in a press release.
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Services Include: Renovations, Additions, Custom Homes, and Home Care
Other Category Winners:
Decksterity Carpentry Contracting
Granite Homes
Lagois Design-Build-Renovate and Laurysen Kitchens Ltd.
Saint Construction Management Ltd.
Dependable Renovations Ltd.
Dependable Renovations Ltd. was awarded the CHBA’s 2019 award for kitchen renovations between $70,000 and $100,000. The Calgary-based company is run by husband and wife duo Barry and Lisa Johnson. The pair had more than a decade of experience in the renovation and new home construction space before deciding to launch their own company. They offer a full design-build process designed to meet every possible need a homeowner looking to spruce up their space could have.
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Services Include: Room Additions, High-End Kitchen and Bathroom Renovations, Heritage Home Renovations, Basement Development, New Home Design-Build
Other Category Winners:
Hasler Homes Ltd.
My House Design/Build Team
Ultimate Homes & Renovations
Davenport Homes
Davenport Homes was among several winners in the CHBA’s kitchen renovations over $100,000 category. The company, owned by Kiff Mowat, primarily focuses on custom homes and multi-family residences. In addition to acclaim from the CHBA, Davenport Homes has numerous other accolades, including Excellence in Residential Design in 2018 from the Interior Design Institute of BC.
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Services Include: Custom Homes, Multi-Family Properties, Home Renovations
Other Category Winners:
Goldcon Construction
Lupi Luxury Homes
Paradisaic Building Group
Rodrozen Designs
Granite Homes
Granite Homes is one of the CHBA’s 2019 winners in the bathroom renovations category. They’re much more than just a bathroom renovation company, though. Granite Homes creates master-planned communities with plenty of customization options for residents. If you’re looking for a new home in Guelph, Cambridge, or Kitchener, they’re among the best rated.
Location: Fergus, Ontario
Services Include: New Homes, Custom Interiors, Quick Closing
Other Category Winners:
Hierarchy Development & Design
Marvel Pro Contracting & Renovations Ltd.
Rodrozen Designs
Just Basements
There’s nothing wrong with specialization. Just Basements’ acclaim in the CHBA’s bathroom renovation category is a testament to what can be achieved with focus. They show great expertise in designing and renovating basements in a variety of styles. They’re very confident in their work, proudly proclaiming themselves as contenders for the title of “world’s best basement company.” Looking at their portfolio, it’s not hard to see where that confidence comes from.
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Services include: Design-Build for Basements
Other Category Winners:
Amsted Design-Build
Kay2 Contracting
Melanson Homes & Renovations
Alloy Homes Incorporated
A home is much more than what’s inside. The exterior counts too, which is the CHBA category in which Alloy Homes Incorporated thrived for 2019. Among the Calgary-based company’s values is environmental stewardship, which can be seen in their use of natural materials throughout much of their work.
What sets Alloy apart from many other Canadian home renovation companies is cofounder Christopher Lemke’s real estate experience. The company will help you acquire a new property and then renovate and care for it.
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Services Include: Real Estate, Design-Build, Post-Occupancy Care
Other Category Winners:
Dependable Renovations Ltd.
Diamond Valley Custom Homes
Ultimate Homes & Renovations
Future Living Developments Ltd.
Vancouver-based Future Living Developments Ltd. is one of Canada’s leading whole-home renovation contractors. They were among the CHBA’s winners in the whole-house renovations under $150,000 category for 2019.
They pride themselves on being “urban living experts,” with services ranging from condo floor plan renovations to custom home additions. In addition to their in-house team, Future Living Developments will work on your project alongside other recommended architects and designers.
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Services Include: Custom Home Renovation Management, Commercial Construction, and Renovation
Other Category Winners:
Make It Home Ltd.
Peak Improvements Ltd.
Raphael Gomes Interiors
SLV Homes
ARTium Design Build
ARTium Design Build is among the leading home renovation companies in the $150,000 to $300,000 category for 2019. Befitting of this designation, they offer renovation services for every possible room (and exterior surface) of your property. They are the parent company of Just Basements, another one of the best renovation companies on this list.
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Services Include: Whole-House Design-Build, Renovations
Other Category Winners:
BINKS Design-Build Group
My House Design/Build Team
reVISION Custom Home Renovations
VGV Vancouver General Contractors
Homes By Hendriks
Homes By Hendriks is a leading contractor for home renovation in the whole house category between $300,001 and $500,000. Homes By Hendriks offers a variety of custom building services and is “proud to be a group of honest custom home builders Ontario residents have trusted for more than 55 years.”
Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Services Include: Whole-House Design-Build, Renovations, Additions, Commercial Work
Other Category Winners:
Lagois Design-Build-Renovate
Pioneer Craftsmen Ltd.
Windrush Hill Construction
Goldcon Construction
Goldcon Construction is a leading house renovation contractor in the CHBA’s $500,001 to $1 million category. The company has received nine awards and feature placements in industry magazines like West Coast Homes & Design. Their projects range from basic renovations to high-end residential. Founded in 2013, the company’s origins date back to the founding family’s patriarch’s experience as a carpenter and perpetual fixer-upper.
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Services Include: Whole-House Home Renovations
Other Category Winners:
Alloy Homes Inc.
Davenport Homes
Homes By Hendriks
West Ridge Fine Homes
Hierarchy Development & Design
Hierarchy Development & Design is among the acclaimed companies in the CHBA’s whole house renovations above $1 million category for 2019. At the helm is John Paul Boisvert, CEO, designer, and builder. He has more than 21 years of experience in construction and specializes in both large and small projects. Alongside him is Emma Boisvert, the company’s interior designer, decorator, and stager. Whether you’re looking for a bathroom renovation company, a kitchen renovation company or a firm capable of handling your old house, the Boisverts are sure to impress.
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Services Include: Whole-House Design-Build
Other Category Winners:
Dependable Renovations Ltd.
Kay2 Contracting
Rodrozen Designs
Wallzcorp Inc.
Hello these houses are super clean and beautiful. Am a construction will love to work with this company.
All of these companies look fantastic! I can only hope to win a home renovation award one day.
Thanks for the very useful post