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Luxury Custom Homes and Whole Home Renovations in Toronto

SevernWoods is a design-build contractor known for carefully planned renovations, luxury additions, and custom homes across Toronto’s most established neighbourhoods.

More than 170
completed projects

Over two decades of
high-end residential work

Trusted by leading 
residential architects

Six-time
BILD Award winner

Whole home renovations and additions, luxury custom homes

Whether you are restoring a century home, expanding for a growing family, or building new, our work centres on disciplined planning, meticulous site supervision, and long-term performance.

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Whole-Home Renovations

Transform older Toronto homes into modern, light-filled spaces while preserving character, proportion, and permanence.

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Home Additions

Rear additions, third-storey additions, and structural transformations designed to feel inevitable, not appended.

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Heritage and Character Home Renovations

A careful balance of conservation, modern systems, and high-performance detailing for Toronto’s most significant homes.

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Custom Homes

Expertly executed architecture, sequencing, tolerances, and craft culminate in Toronto’s finest new residences.

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Interior Reconfiguration and Layout Redesign

Rework circulation, stair placements, kitchens, and structure to improve how a home meets today’s needs.

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Laneway and Garden Suites

Thoughtful secondary suites that respect servicing constraints, approvals, and neighbourhood context.

A disciplined process that protects design intent

1 | Discovery & Alignment
Every exceptional home begins with clarity. We collaborate with you and your architect to understand your vision, priorities, and investment parameters. During this phase, we establish transparency, define expectations, and ensure every decision supports both design intent and long-term value.
2 | Refinement & Preparation
With drawings underway, we engage in detailed budgeting, value engineering, and pre-construction planning. We coordinate with consultants, review specifications, and prepare for permits—ensuring the design is not only beautiful, but buildable, efficient, and thoughtfully resolved.
3 | Precision Construction
Once approved, we execute with discipline. From scheduling and trade coordination to quality control and communication, every stage is managed with care. The result is a home delivered with integrity—true to the architectural vision and crafted to endure.

Trusted By the Industry

Professional Engineers Ontario

 

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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.

If you value precision, you will value our process

Tell us what you are planning, what you are protecting, and what you want to improve. We will respond with candour and a clear next step.