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
Strengthening community has always been at the heart of Amsted’s values for the past 35 years. It is with great pride that we announce co-owner, Steve Barkhouse has been awarded the Algonquin College Fellowship Award. This honour has only been presented once before in the College’s history and recognizes exceptional individual community members who have made an invaluable contribution to the College. In an article announcing this award, Steve mentions attributing much of Amsted’s success and community-oriented mission to his upbringing in the close-knit farming community of Stittsville. Influenced by his family, who were builders and drywallers, and inspired by the principles of mutual support and collaboration, Steve pursued a career in the trades. Steve’s journey led him to Algonquin College, where he initially enrolled in the Architecture program before switching to Business Management. After graduating in 1988, he furthered his education at…
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Project Highlight: Living in Colour Creating a custom home on a limited urban lot is a unique challenge, but one that we embraced with strategic design choices and innovative solutions. Located in Ottawa’s Golden Triangle neighbourhood, this custom home showcases how thoughtful planning and precise execution can transform a small plot into a spacious, functional, and beautiful living space. Here’s a look at how we achieved this: Maximizing Available Space: Layout and Lot This custom home effectively utilizes its limited urban lot through strategic design choices. Constructed on a previously underused urban plot, every inch was carefully considered to maximize space for a two-person family. The downtown location demanded efficient use of the lot, ensuring it met the needs of the homeowners without compromising on comfort or style. To create an airy and open interior despite the limited footprint, we utilized vertical space…
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Celebrating 35 Years with 35 Charitable Acts It can not be said enough that Amsted would not be where we are today without the support of our incredible team members, valued trade partners, and cherished clients. From Ottawa to Brockville, and everywhere in between, homeowners in these communities have given us 35 great years. At the start of 2024 we pledged to take part in 35 charitable acts, one for ever year in business. This was our chance for us to give back, bigger than ever before! Here’s a look at what we’ve accomplished so far: January: Our Holiday Staff Party Games were donated to the Boys & Girls Club and collections were sent to the Brockville Cooperative Care Centre. February: By partnering with a local small business, Maker House, 2% of our Client Celebration Gift Baskets proceeds go to Camp Smitty. March: Amsted…
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