Design and Build Services

We’re a turnkey cottage and home builder with 20 years’ experience managing projects for families with properties in Ontario’s Haliburton and Minden areas.

Design Services

Architectural design and construction drawings

Sustainable design consultation

Pre-design
consultation

Overall theme of the
home or cottage

Floor layout

Wall textures and colors

Furniture layout

Space planning

Do I need to hire an architect?

Our Unique Expertise

While we are happy to execute construction based on existing architectural drawings, with Cedar Winds design-build, you do not need to hire an architect. Cedar Winds is registered with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and authorized to draw plans. Hiring Cedar Winds to do your design has additional benefits as well:

Owners will also receive ongoing updates via email covering the latest and upcoming project milestones, messages from us, updated photos from the jobsite, and more.

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Our qualified architectural design technologists create a one-of-a-kind design for you. With a clear understanding of our local climate, they are also able to provide you with unique design element ideas.

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Cedar Winds has more than 20 years’ experience working with the various local bylaws in the region and obtaining minor variances* when needed. We factor in the time it takes to process building permits in the design phase, eliminating unwanted delays during the build phase.

*“Minor variances” refer to parts of a design or project that require exemptions to the local building code. Common variances include setback requirements, restrictions on height, and allowable square footage of new construction.

Build Project Management

Experience & Expertise

  • General coordination of teardown and new-build home and cottage projects
  • Product knowledge and client education
  • Understanding of local bylaws
  • Experience in obtaining minor variances*

*“Minor variances” refer to parts of a design or project that require exemptions to the local building code. Common variances include setback requirements, restrictions on height, and allowable square footage of new construction.

Integrity & Quality

  • A timeline and schedule of work, with regular updates
  • Jobsite supervision
  • Liaising with subtrades
  • Quality control

Client Project Window

  • Our new online project management platform
  • Includes client communication tools
  • Provides regular updates from the jobsite
  • Secure access to project files and the budget summary
Modern living room with large windows providing a view of a forest

Discover the Better Way to Build with Cedar Winds

A collaborative process. A trusted team. A home that feels entirely your own.