Framing, roofing, drywall, flooring, tile, trim and paint — for the homes and cottages of Simcoe County. No job too small, no shortcuts taken.
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We handle a renovation start to finish — same crew, same standard, from framing to the last coat of paint.
New walls and structural changes — built to code, inspected clean.
Tear-offs, reshingling and repairs — done before the next storm.
Built to grade, railings to code — holds up through a real winter.
Spray foam and batt, done right — warmer rooms, lower bills.
Board, tape and mud — walls and ceilings done properly.
Carpet, laminate and hardwood — supplied, fitted, finished clean.
Showers, backsplashes and floors — set true, grouted tight.
Baseboard, casing and crown moulding — the details that finish a room.
Built-ins, cabinetry and custom millwork, matched grain and stain.
Interior and exterior — clean lines, no drips, no shortcuts. Last on the job, every time.
ON THE TOOLS
We're better with a trowel than a camera. Here's an honest look at recent work across Simcoe County — mid-project, not staged.
ABOUT
Build by Design is a general contracting crew working across Simcoe County — from year-round homes to lake-country cottages. We're not chasing the next flashy build; we're the crew a neighbour recommends after we've been in and out of their basement for three weeks without a single surprise.
One point of contact, one crew, start to finish. We show up when we say we will, we protect your floors on the way in, and we clean up on the way out.
It's not a crew of generalists. A decade of drywall, fifteen years of paint and finish carpentry, another decade of rough carpentry — and everyone on the crew is cross-trained, so nobody's standing around waiting on someone else's trade.
35+
YEARS COMBINED TRADE EXPERIENCE
100%
LOCAL CREW
1
POINT OF CONTACT
10
TRADES UNDER ONE ROOF
FAQ
The things homeowners across Simcoe County usually ask before we start.
Simcoe County — Barrie, Orillia, Midland, Collingwood, Innisfil, Wasaga Beach and the smaller towns and cottage roads in between. Not sure if you're in range? Just ask.
Yes. We come look at the space, talk through what you want, and give you a written quote before any work starts — no obligation.
Framing, roofing, decks, insulation, drywall, flooring, tile, trim, finish carpentry and paint. A full basement build-out, a new deck, or a single room that needs a coat of paint — we take on both ends of that range.
Yes, fully insured for work in Ontario homes and cottages. Happy to send proof before you sign anything.
Depends on the scope — a bathroom refresh usually doesn't need one, a basement build-out with new framing or electrical often does. We'll tell you upfront if your project needs a permit and help you sort it.
A single room — flooring, tile, or paint — is usually days, not weeks. A full basement build-out runs closer to 3–6 weeks depending on size and how much is framing versus finishing. You'll get a real timeline in the quote, not a guess.
Every job's different — it depends on the room, the materials, and how much is structural versus cosmetic. We don't quote off a phone call; we walk the space first so the number we give you is one we can actually stand behind.
Either. We can supply and install, or work with materials you've already picked out or bought. Just let us know which you'd prefer when we quote.
Usually, yes — most of our work is contained to one room or the basement. We'll flag it upfront if a project makes that harder, like re-flooring the main living space.
Floor runners and door protection go down before anything else does, and we clean up at the end of each day — not just at the end of the job.
Regularly. Simcoe County is cottage country, and a lot of our work is lake-country homes that only get used part of the year — different scheduling, same standard.
A deposit to book the job and cover materials, with the balance due on completion. The full breakdown is in your written quote — no surprise invoices.
Same crew, start to finish, for the trades we cover — framing, roofing, drywall, flooring, tile, paint, trim and carpentry. That's the "one point of contact" part: you're not managing five different companies.
Yes. If something we installed isn't right, we come back and fix it — that's not a separate line item.
Depends on the season — spring and early summer book up fastest, especially for cottage work. If you've got a date in mind, the earlier you reach out, the more likely we can hit it.
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