Luxury Whole Home Renovator in Toronto

Who We Are

SevernWoods Fine Homes is a reputable home builder that caters to discerning homeowners who view their homes as an investment in their own well-being rather than mere real estate. As home builders, we collaborate with our esteemed strategic partners, including accomplished designers and architects, to bring your vision to fruition. We offer the advantage of not being limited to just one in-house architect or designer, allowing you to select the ideal match for your project. With our unwavering commitment to craftsmanship and our extensive network of skilled partners, we will surpass your high expectations and create a home that exemplifies your distinct desires and aspirations. To learn more about our personalized services and to discover how SevernWoods can assist you in turning an existing home into the home of your dreams, we invite you to contact us below.

Quality Work & On Budget

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. His pragmatic approach and approachable manner helped make the experience of renovating a full house from top to bottom and complete pleasure. Having worked with many of his team, I can also attest to how great all of his staff are as well. If you are looking for quality work that is on time and on an agreed upon budget - I would highly recommend SevernWoods for your next home building project.

- Kelly S.

Attention to Detail

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). Their attention to detail and consistent communication put us at ease and allowed for a great deal of input into our new home. We can't say enough good things about the team at SevernWoods and we would recommend them to anyone considering work on their home.

- John-Paul F.

Guidance & Expertise Were Invaluable

SevernWoods 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.

- Nikki B.

We Assemble Great Teams, They Build Beautiful Homes

We’ve worked with most of our trade contractor partners for years but regularly reassess them for quality and pricing to ensure that our clients have access to the best quality and most well-run building team in Toronto. We’ve created a seamless team who knows the easy way is probably not the best way. It’s the passion of our team and dedication to creating only the very best that has allowed us to construct so many breathtaking whole home renovations.

Stone fireplace in luxury custom family room with built-in bookshelf

Meet Tom Cumming, Owner And Founder

Tom is a professional engineer turned builder. A graduate of Queen’s University in Mechanical Engineering, in the mid-2000’s he decided to combine his appreciation of great architecture and passion for craftsmanship with his background in engineering to start SevernWoods Fine Homes.

172 projects later, Tom’s attention to detail has earned him a prestigious position as one of the best home builders in Toronto.

A perfectionist, Tom believes there is only one way of doing things and that’s well. While there is no such thing as perfect there is really, really good. While Tom will do all the sketches and drawings for steel fabrication and other key components in a house, he has created around him a loyal culture of like-minded craftsmen and project managers and staff.

In his spare time, Tom looks after his young family and brings his eye for detail to the restoration of antique cars and wooden boats, not to mention his passion for carving keepsakes, like basswood rocking animals for kids, out of wood.

A member of the Building Industry and Land Development Association since 2008 and the Professional Engineers of Ontario since 1987, Tom is a frequent speaker and valued contributor at real estate and renovation events.

Great Teams Build Beautiful Homes

Building gorgeous custom homes or whole-home renovations depends on building the right team. At SevernWoods, we’ve built a team that has earned a reputation as one of Toronto’s premium-quality builders of beautiful living spaces. Each member is a highly-skilled individual who contributes to a dynamic group of site supervisors, project managers, carpenters, and specialty contractors. They share our values of building well-crafted homes and our culture of service to our customers, architects, and design partners.