A busy construction site is pictured with framing, excavation and septic system installation progressing simultaneously on this Muskoka custom home build.

GENERAL CONTRACTORS SERVICE IN MUSKOKA

We're general building contractors for homes, cottages, garages, & boathouses in Muskoka, Ontario. 

MUSKOKA GENERAL CONTRACTOR & HOME BUILDER

Classic Muskoka Homes has practical delivery capabilities, construction industry relationships and the experience to take responsibility as your builder and general contractor for custom homes, cottages, garages, docks & boathouses.

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES:  SITE PREPARATION, DEMOLITION, & EXCAVATION

Construction of every one of our homes, cottages, garages, or boathouses begins with a Planning & Building Permit Application.

When the first phase of construction gets underway, we will proceed with Site Preparation, including Tree Removal, Septic System & Driveway construction.

In most cases, we will self-perform all necessary Selective Demolition of building assemblies to allow integration with new construction or remodelling work.

We have experience working with a specialized sub-contractor for:

If necessary, we will then proceed with Bedrock Drilling & Blasting, Excavation, Trenching & Grading as required to prepare your site to integrate electrical, gas, water, and landscape grading with the building's foundation perimeter.

Construction site activity with bedrock drilling, blasting and excavation in progress on this Muskoka builder's construction project.

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SUB-STRUCTURE & FOUNDATION CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Concrete footing formwork, placement and finishing underway with a concrete line pump crew active on this Muskoka builder's construction project.

FOOTINGS, FOUNDATIONS, ROUGH CARPENTRY & FRAMING

Technical and building code requirements are critical to ensuring a healthy home that will endure for its full intended lifespan.

We maintain an internal company reference library to support our design & construction project management activities, including requirements for:

Premature failure of foundations, waterproofing & drainage systems is very costly to repair and causes a significant waste of time, energy and money.

Once the wood framing starts, your home, cottage, garage, or boathouse will really start to take shape.  We are skilled House Builders, Framers & Framing Contractors.

We enjoy integrating massive character and hand-crafted wood joinery with Timber Framing Accents & Timber Frame House Construction.

BUILD WITH US

Build a better home, garage, or boathouse with Classic Muskoka Homes!

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Ben is a true professional and it's obvious that he takes great pride in his work.  The proof is in the finished product.  Our boathouse looks great and we are satisfied knowing that it is structurally sound and built to last for many years to come.Lake Rosseau

SUPER-STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING SERVICES

MODERN & HYBRID BUILDING SUPERSTRUCTURES

For modern house designs with large open living spaces, there is no alternative to the spanning capacity offered by Structural Steel & Welded Steel ConstructionStructural steel construction is a common engineered component that is incorporated in the design of luxury custom homes and waterfront boathouses in Muskoka.

Stone masonry fireplaces are a staple among Muskoka's cottages.  Almost every cottage in Muskoka incorporates some element of Stone Masonry, Concrete Block, or Brick Masonry Construction and those that presently do not, most likely will in the future.

To close-in the building shell, we draw on our training & experience as Carpentry & General Contractors to ensure your home will be a warm, comfortable and secure shelter against the relentless onslaught of the natural elements.

HOME CONVENIENCE & COMFORT

We make no compromise when it comes to qualified, certified & licensed building trades. Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Home Automation & Data Networking are the staple ingredients of our home & cottage builds.  Working with professionals here is the only way to ensure a quality home or cottage.

By the time your building is ready for Interior Finishing: Drywall & Painting, a large investment has already been made.  Hiring the right interior finish, drywall and painting contractors elevates our home & cottage build quality above the median.

Foundations and framing are complete and exterior finishes are being installed on this Muskoka builder's construction project.

MILLWORK, TRIM & INTERIOR FINISH INSTALLATION

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR FINISHING

Skilled craftspeople will ensure tight tolerances and seamless finishes are acheived in Finish Carpentry: Flooring, cabinets, woodworking & millwork installations.  A bit of care here separates magnificent from mediocre.

We are proud to be trained & ready to offer our clients Passive House & Energy-Efficient Home Construction in Muskoka.

You will appreciate the sense of perfect integration brought to your property by Landscaping & Gardening services that give root to a vibrant & healthy environment for you in your new home.

WE DON'T LOSE TRACK OF THE DETAILS

Classic Muskoka Homes will deliver a custom home within your budget and schedule.  We have training & experience in construction project planning, cost estimating, building code & permit application requirements.

Bullet-proof weather-resistance detailing is an established part of our capabilities.  Expert implementation of construction details with the care of master craftspeople is what we do.

Our name depends on the quality of our construction work.

Our work reflects that fact.

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