Business Details
Award-Winning Custom Home Builder in Toronto
Severnwoods Construction is a Toronto-based home builder with over 15 years of experience crafting custom homes and executing whole-home renovations. Founded by professional engineer Tom Cumming, the company has completed 172 projects, earning six BILD Awards for excellence in custom home construction and heritage restoration. The team collaborates with leading architects to deliver residences that balance design integrity with functional modernity, specializing in Toronto's historic neighborhoods.Their process emphasizes precision, transparency in cost and timelines, and long-term value through meticulous craftsmanship. With a focus on client collaboration, the company maintains a network of skilled tradespeople and prioritizes sustainable building practices. Their portfolio includes contemporary infills, heritage restorations, and luxury renovations across Toronto's prestigious neighborhoods.
Services
Custom Home Construction
Heritage Restoration
Whole-Home Renovation
Design-Assist Services
Project Management
Pre-Construction Planning
Heritage Permit Navigation
Luxury Renovations
Sustainable Building
Home Additions
Highlights and features
- Award-winning builder with six BILD Awards for custom home excellence
- Collaborate with Toronto's leading architects for tailored designs
- 15+ years specializing in heritage restorations and luxury renovations
- Transparent cost planning with fixed-fee design phases and live budget tracking
- Specialized expertise in navigating Toronto's heritage permit processes
Associations and certifications
- BILD Awards
- Professional Engineers of Ontario
What people say
On time and on budget
Beautiful results
Excellent service
Skilled team
Highly recommend
Services
Custom Home Construction
Craft bespoke luxury residences tailored to individual lifestyles. Our engineering-driven approach combines premium materials with artisanal craftsmanship for enduring value. Projects start at $1 million, featuring energy-efficient systems and seamless integration with Toronto's architectural heritage.
Heritage Restoration
Preserve architectural integrity while modernizing functionality. Specialized in Toronto's designated zones with meticulous attention to period details. Includes structural upgrades and compliance with heritage regulations.
Whole-Home Renovation
Transform entire properties with budgets starting at $275 per square foot. Comprehensive service covers design integration, systems upgrades, and custom finishes. Completed in 10-16 months with minimal disruption.
Design-Assist Services
Partner with your chosen architect or our recommended professionals. We bridge design vision with practical execution through early-stage consultations and cost-effective material selections.
Project Management
End-to-end coordination with dedicated site supervisors. Includes weekly progress reports, permit handling, and quality control across all trades for seamless project delivery.
People
Tom Cumming
Owner And Founder
Professional engineer turned builder with 15+ years experience. Graduate of Queen's University Mechanical Engineering program. Completed 172 projects since 2008, specializing in luxury custom homes and heritage restorations.
Questions
What areas of Toronto do you serve?
We specialize in Toronto's historic core including Rosedale, Forest Hill, The Annex, Leaside, Leslieville, and Leslieville. Contact us to confirm service availability in your neighborhood.
Do you work with heritage-designated homes?
Yes, we specialize in heritage restorations and have extensive experience navigating Toronto's heritage permit processes for designated homes.
How long does a whole-home renovation take?
Our renovations typically take 10-16 months, with accelerated timelines possible through our pre-construction planning process.
Do you provide design services?
We offer design-assist services and collaborate with your preferred architect or recommend trusted partners for custom designs.
What is included in your pre-construction process?
Our pre-construction includes cost planning, feasibility reviews, risk assessments, schedule forecasting, and early trade consultations.
Are your renovation costs transparent?
Yes, we provide fixed-fee design phases, open-book trade bids, and a live cost dashboard for complete budget transparency.
Reviews (4)
Nikki Byrne
Jan 23, 2022
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Severn Woods 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. Their guidance and expertise
K. Kim
Mar 01, 2021
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We worked with SevernWoods to build our home. They were AWESOME -- professional, organized, great communicators. We were impressed by their attention to detail and their work ethic. As a team, they have a great attitude and pride in their work. It was such a pleasure to work with them. Building a home is a complex, stressful endeavour and SevernWoods was instrumental to the success of our project.
Even with the impact of the pandemic, they were able to flex with this unprecedented situation and make arrangements to minimize delays. We are so pleased with the work they did and happy that we chose
Even with the impact of the pandemic, they were able to flex with this unprecedented situation and make arrangements to minimize delays. We are so pleased with the work they did and happy that we chose
Kelly Swartz
Feb 07, 2021
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Hiring SevernWoods was one of the best decisions we took for our reno. You know how you hear all the horror stories of construction? How things went wrong, took so much longer than promised and the craftsmanship was just overall bad? Well, with SevernWoods the experience is exactly the opposite. The build was on time and on budget, I kid you not. The team is incredibly kind, and kindness is so important when undertaking such a big and expensive project where lots of money and emotions are involved. THey are not only kind but professional and just absolutely lovely humans. The Project Manager would
Sacha Nizami
Aug 12, 2020
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I have worked with SevernWoods for many years, on several renovation projects for various clients. I am always impressed by their professionalism, attention to detail and quality construction. As a design professional, I know Tom and his crews will provide excellent service and go above and beyond to successfully complete a project. They truly take pride in their work and are committed to giving each client a quality renovation. Highly recommend. SND.
