Bringing Stunning Renovations and
Custom Homes to Ottawa
For over 30 years, Amsted Design-Build has been Ottawa’s primary source for design and build services, renovations and custom homes. Our in-house team of experts will create a functional and unique living space that reflects your personal taste and lifestyle.
We’re dedicated to:
- Renovating and improving existing spaces.
- Creating additions for both indoor and outdoor spaces.
- Providing quality craftsmanship from an award-winning team with over 600 years of experience.
- Giving you concept-generation, coordination and construction all under one roof.
- Offering peace of mind through our industry-leading 5-year warranty.
Services
Renovations + Additions
Renovations + Additions
Amsted is there for all of your home improvement and renovation needs. Whether you’re renovating your kitchen, bathroom, basement, bedroom, or building an addition, the Amsted design-build team is devoted to making your home unmistakably yours.
Custom Homes
Custom Homes
Looking to start from scratch and build the custom home of your dreams? Look no further. Our experienced team will work with you through all aspects of design and construction to personalize your space.
Home Care
Home Care
Tackle your ‘to-do’ list with the help of our Home Care team. As part of our renovation services, Amsted offers support for your small jobs, home repairs and general maintenance needs performed by our team of licensed Red-Seal carpenters and trade professionals, backed by our full company’s expertise.
The Amsted Advantage
Our award-winning team of in-house designers, carpenters, and project managers focus on communication so that we can deliver a home that is unmistakably yours.
We consider your existing decor and architecture to create additions and renovations that will complement your home and personal style. For your total satisfaction, we offer a proven process from start to finish, and back this up with a five-year, industry-leading warranty.
Award-Winning
Design-Build
Award-Winning
Design-Build.
Amsted has been named Ontario Renovator of the Year 4 times and Ottawa Renovator of the Year a record-breaking 9 times. These awards, which represent the highest achievement in the industry, recognize Amsted’s unique combination of design innovation, quality craftsmanship and superior client service.
Proven Process
Proven Process.
Our design-build process highlights communication at every stage. From pre-conception to completion and beyond with our lifetime limited warranty, our integrated team is always on, anticipating your needs and supplying the services and solutions you require.
Personalized Service
Personalized Service.
Your home is an investment of time, creativity, emotion, and money. That’s why we personalize your home every step of the way, taking into account the architecture and personality of your existing home and surrounding neighbourhood to uncover the synergies that leads to the perfect space for you and your family.
In-House Team
of Professionals
In-House Team of Professionals.
Our full-time, in-house team is comprised of the most highly-skilled designers, carpenters and project managers in the business.
Latest Blog Posts
More than ever, our homes are transforming into not just spaces built to live in, but also to promote health and personal well-being. For us at Amsted, this shift is an exciting one! It means we’re helping homeowners create spaces that truly support their lifestyle and long-term happiness. We’re seeing fitness studios seamlessly integrated into basements, spa-inspired bathrooms designed to melt away daily stress, and multi-purpose rooms that double as mindful retreats. These aren’t just “nice-to-have” extras anymore; they’re becoming priorities on renovation wish lists. By incorporating natural light, calming materials, and layouts that encourage movement and connection, we’re crafting homes that nurture both body and mind. It’s a trend we’re passionate about, because it blends beautiful design with meaningful purpose. And while there are countless ways to bring wellness into your home, here are a few examples we’ve recently worked on with…
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What’s Trending, What’s Changing: A Home Renovation Seminar to Help You Plan Ahead As summer winds down and we start looking ahead to the fall, it’s the perfect time to revisit your home goals and start planning for the future. Whether you’re considering renovations now or simply gathering inspiration for what’s possible, our upcoming online seminar is a great place to begin. Join us on August 19th from 6:30–7:30 p.m. for an engaging and informative session on what’s trending and what’s changing in home building and renovations, hosted by Lindsay Haley, Director of Construction at Amsted Design-Build. With over 35 years of experience in the industry, we’ve seen how people’s needs, priorities, and lifestyles continue to evolve, and how renovations are adapting in response. This session offers a valuable overview of the key factors homeowners should consider before investing in changes to their…
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It’s the question so many homeowners eventually face: Should we love it or list it? Whether your home no longer fits your lifestyle, your family is growing, or you’re simply craving a fresh look, the temptation to move can be strong. But before you scroll through MLS.ca or contact a realtor, let’s talk about why loving it, and possibly renovating, might be the better option for you. 1. You Know Your Home (and Your Neighbourhood) You’ve already built memories in your home, and you know its quirks, its qualities, and its story. You’re familiar with the schools, the neighbours, the coffee shop on the corner, and all the things that make a house feel like home. Renovating lets you keep all that while upgrading what’s not working. 2. Buying Isn’t Easy — or Cheap Between bidding wars, rising interest rates, and a competitive…
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