About

The History of Amsted
Design-Build

For over 35 years, Amsted Design-Build has been trusted by homeowners across Ottawa and Brockville to deliver custom homes, thoughtful renovations, and full-service design-build solutions.

Founded on the belief that home should be personal, seamless, and inspired, Amsted brings together design, craftsmanship, and care, all under one roof.

In 2022, we proudly welcomed Precision Contracting, a respected leader in Brockville and the eastern Seaway region, further strengthening our ability to serve homeowners with depth, integrity, and local expertise.

At Amsted, we offer more than just credentials—we take the time to understand what home truly means to you. Whether it’s an entertainer’s kitchen, a cozy reading nook, or a space reimagined for the next chapter of life, our team brings your vision to life with intention and skill.

The Amsted Advantage lives in the questions we ask, the details we draw out, and the care we put into every decision. Today, with five locations and a growing in-house team, we continue to serve homeowners from Ottawa to Brockville with personalized service and exceptional results that don’t just look right, they feel right.

Our Vision

Craft homes that bring dreams to life.

Our Mission

At Amsted we strive to exceed the expectations of our customers (clients, team, partners, community) with inspired design/build solutions. Built on our proven process and award-winning reputation, our empowered team acts as trusted advisors for our clients. Through continuous improvement and focus, we will lead the industry for quality, innovation, and success.

Core Values

If you are unsure where to begin with your custom bathroom renovation, selecting a design-style can be a wonderful starting point. It offers a foundation of colours, textures, and styles, and our team is here to help bring that vision to life with expertise and creativity. Popular design-styles among homeowners include: the relaxed charm of a Bohemian style, the elegance of timeless black and white, the personality of bold prints and patterns, the calm of soft blue accents paired with crisp white, or the simplicity of a clean, practical design.

Drive for Excellence
Our tenacity and passion for the craft ensure we will deliver the highest quality result.
Dedicated to Leadership
We inspire our team, community, and industry by setting the highest standards of responsibility, respect, and follow-through.
Built on Integrity
Our reputation is built on the foundational principle of integrity and we continue to earn the trust and respect of our customers through transparency and accountability.
Trusted for Innovation
We transform the lives of our customers with forward-thinking ideas and creative solutions that focus on their unique needs, while keeping the big picture in mind.
Committed to Smiles
Our playful and good-natured team seek opportunities to inspire smiles. Each of us brings a caring and compassionate attitude and aims to delight our customers.
Successful through Synergy
Collaboration and communication are the cornerstones of our success. Working together allows us to co-create homes that bring dreams to life.

Testimonials From
Homeowners Like You

We selected the Amsted as we felt they understood best our vision and were extremely well prepared and engaged in the process from day 1. We were quite nervous with proceeding with the project as it was in 2021 in the midst of some major supply chain issues. To our pleasant surprise, the project started and ended on time and on budget with only minor changes (that were clearly articulated) along the way. The project management, proactive communication, solid craftsmanship, and overall customer service we experienced in working with Amsted is why we never hesitate recommending them to our friends.

Darryl R.

What stays with me most is that everyone at Amsted and all their trade partners really cared about the quality of work that was done and worked to ensure that I was entirely happy with the end result. All of the team members were quickly responsive to questions or suggestions. The completed project is beyond my expectations. Amsted made what could have been a very stressful undertaking a smooth, collaborative process and now I have the beautiful, functional home I dreamed I would have. 

Karen B.

We hired Amsted for a complete renovation of our home, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the final results! From start to finish, the team exceeded our expectations in every way. If you’re looking for a reliable, skilled, and professional renovation team, we highly recommend Amsted. They turned our outdated house into the home of our dreams, and we are beyond happy with the results!

Luis & Lindsay

Amsted was by far the right choice.  Their communication, professionalism, and quality of work surpassed our expectations, and left us with a beautifully remodelled main floor, including kitchen, foyer, dining room and living room. While they are more expensive than other design-build firms, the fact that the whole experience was seamless made it absolutely worth it. Highly recommend! 

Zoe L

As beautiful and painless as a renovation project can be. Our entire first floor was completely modernized and on time and slightly under budget – what else can we say? The Amsted crew was very responsive to any issues during the project. The design team helped us create a plan which is both functional and beautiful to our tastes with the main focus being to improve the kitchen.

Jamie S.

When it came time to choose a contractor for the repairs, we didn’t hesitate to lobby for Amsted Design-Build. They had already proven themselves to be trustworthy, professional, and deeply committed to our well-being. We were thrilled when they agreed to take on the project, and they did an outstanding job on both the roof repairs and the interior reconstruction.

Helena & Edward C.

Our new living room is wonderful. The whole family including the dog have spent more time enjoying the room than in the past. The fireplace and accent wall/shelves are fabulous. Exactly what I had envisioned for the space. We also had our main bathroom redone. It feels like a spa with all the new features.

Lee J.

We built a custom home with Amsted, and were blown away by the care, dedication, and expertise of the whole team. We LOVED that [Amsted] was a one-stop shop for design and build. We made a great choice, and our house build was an incredible adventure we will never forget. We couldn’t be happier, and we couldn’t recommend Amsted more highly.

Courtney S.

This was our third renovation with Amsted, and we have always been pleased with the end results. The design team is excellent, and makes all the decisions much easier, and the final product is of excellent quality! We are very happy with our newly renovated kitchen and main floor.

Kathie G.

To me, Amsted is all about engaging good people and following proven processes. The result is a beautiful kitchen renovation. When I recover,  I will be calling again on Amsted!

Linda P.

Our Latest Accolades

Time to Vote! People’s Choice Award

As a finalist for Ottawa Renovator of the Year AND Custom Home Builder of the Year, two of our projects are being recognized in this...

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2025 Business of the Year!

We are proud and deeply honoured to share that Amsted Design-Build has been named Business of the Year by the Brockville Chamber of...

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Housing Design Finalist!

On the heels of the recent Ontario Home Builder’s Association Award announcements, we’re thrilled to share some more exciting news! Last...

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Professional Associations