Welcome to Denys Builds Designs and Renovations Ottawa

In 1984, I started in the renovation business as a carpenter, here in Ottawa. That led to starting my own Design/Build Renovation Company in 1988. Experience has shown me that the renovation process can be overwhelming and complex for those not familiar with the many concepts, considerations, and principles. For myself, this is a process that I excel and revel in along with the beauty it creates. As a general contractor in Ottawa, care about the how, where, what, and why of every step of a design/build home renovation.

Denys Home Renovations Ottawa is proud to service the entire Ottawa region as well as the surrounding area including Gatineau, Nepean, Westboro, Vanier and more. We have completed numerous kitchen renovations, bathroom renovations, closet renovations, and more. View our full project gallery full of home renovation projects not only of kitchen and bathroom renovations but also, home office, bedrooms, laundry rooms, backyards and more.

With extensive designing and building experience on numerous renovations and Heritage restorations in the Ottawa area, I have the talent and expertise to guide clients through the renovation experiences in a comfortable, concise, and rewarding manner.

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The trades go back a long way in my family. My great grandfather Henry George Woodley, a mould maker in a bell foundry in Toronto, built his own house in 1908. This photo was taken in 1913 (104 Hogarth Ave). It took him 7 years because each night he would bring lumber home on the electric street car from Riverdale Lumber on Danforth. He wheel barrowed all the bricks from a brick foundry on Pottery Road 3 blocks away, all with the help of his brother Fred who was a mason (who built the steeple for Holy Name church where Henry made the bell).

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By Iain Main on Nov 10, 2023
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We have known Paul's work for almost 40 years. In that time he has grown in design and building. He is highly professional, good at discussing with his client as work progresses. I fully recommend Paul's meticulous perfection. If you want reliability and peace of mind Denys Builds Designs is the contractor for you.
Thank you for the great review, Iain.

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By Cameron Macdonald on Jun 17, 2023
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In recent years Paul put in a new bathroom in our basement. It was well designed for a tight space and continues to demonstrate Paul's quality advice, design and workmanship. He has just done repair work on our other bathroom and again he gets in and makes things right with his experience and solutions.
Thank you so much Cam for the outstanding review. It was a pleasure working with you on this bathroom renovation project. Thanks again! Thanks for the wonderful review.

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By sharon katz on Nov 01, 2022
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Paul repaired our heritage sash windows and did a superb job. They now glide open and closed perfectly. We are supremely pleased with the work he did.
Thanks for the review. I love refurbishing 100+ Heritage windows. We think they can last 200+ years and are just as energy efficient as new windows.

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By Martha Guy on Sep 19, 2022
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We contacted Paul in November 2020 to discuss renovating the kitchen in our 1933 semi-detached house, and to help stop some air leakage from the original wood windows. Paul was very responsive and worked with us to ensure the design of the kitchen reflected our ideas and tastes, gently sharing his expertise and pushing back when necessary. The kitchen renovation was completed in spring 2022 after various pandemic delays. Paul walked us through the process, updating us daily with the work to be completed that day, and ensuring the decisions we were making were what we wanted. His attention to detail was impressive. Paul and Adam were always prompt and left the site clean and tidy at the end of the day. We are thrilled with the results and would recommend him wholeheartedly.
Martha thanks for the great review. Adam and I are pleased you are thrilled with the results and how we were able to facilitate your choices.

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By Scott Wilson on Jul 13, 2022
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This has been the very best experience that I have ever had with a contractor. Denys Builds Designs exceeded all of my expectations. We had water damage on three floors of our 100 year old home, and Paul and Adam restored our home to perfection. They are punctual, always delivering on time. Their expertise and advice is unparalleled. I could go on and on about their skills and dedication. They are the best!
Scott thanks for the great review. We had a wonderful time restoring your beautiful Arts and Crafts home. It was pleasure making your home whole again was a true labor of love.

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By cabalistic83 on Mar 27, 2022
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Paul is an absolute joy to work with. He brings a breadth and depth of knowledge in the remodeling space accompanied with incredible work ethic and sincere interest in design. It is so difficult to find good contractors, that when you find one, you never let them go. Paul is meticulous, precise, honest, and talented. I can't tell you how rare that constellation of qualities is in the business. He brings in the right talent, uses the right products, doesn't overbill, and has always delivered on time and with above and beyond collaboration and communication. I genuinely cannot understate my sincere thanks to Paul and his team for the excellent work they've done (and are continuing to do) for me. As long as he's working, I can't imagine ever having a different contractor in again
Thank you for the glowing review! It is so great to get feedback like this. As a Renovator you hope that you can fulfil expectations of your customers. I am so happy we did.

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By Heather Thomson on Feb 16, 2022
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I needed advice about how to repair the wood windows on my 1920 home and Paul was excellent. He installed invisible balances to make them easier to open and close and also added weather stripping to the windows and to my old wood doors to improve their winter performance. The difference has been amazing, especially with this crazy cold winter! I sincerely appreciated Paul’s knowledge, skill and conservation minded approach. He is highly recommended!
By Paul Denys on Mar 02, 2022
Heather Thank you for your wonderful review. 100-year-old windows and doors hold a special place in my mind and heart. I love that we can, with a little tender loving care, make these components perform as well as brand new ones. Paul

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By Dominic Taylor on Jan 25, 2022
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In early 2021, we moved into a home built between 1895 and 1897 that contained many of its original features including its wood windows. I reached out to Paul to discuss a few different projects, window restoration being one of them. Paul is extremely knowledgeable and took the time to offer ideas on a number of possibilities, all of which surrounded our goal of restoring of the windows to full working capacity while adding some ease of use elements such as allowing year-round installation of the storm windows through installing hangers and stays, as well as installing invisible balances for our interior windows to permit easy opening/closing in place of the old "window sticks" used. We formalized our contract in April. We experienced start delays owing completely to the pandemic, but once Paul and Adam started in early September of 2021 they were always on time and worked from minute one until the end of the day to accomplish the goals they set out. The workmanship on the windows was excellent and while onsite they helped free up some transom windows and level/adjust many of the interior doors that had closing difficulties. Paul and Adam restored 21 windows and 21 storms along with 4 transoms and a number of doors in a two week span. The efficiency and consistent effort with no minutes wasted onsite were greatly appreciated. During the closing days of the work, Paul also noticed some elements of our roof corbels were missing and managed to have replacement reproduction parts made and colour-matched which he returned to install within a month of completing the windows (on a rainy day no less!) I recommend Paul unreservedly.
By Paul Denys on Feb 15, 2022
Dominic Thanks for the great review. Adam and I really enjoyed reviving your old windows. It was a pleasure to make them function better than the day they were installed. There is something special about restoring old handmade windows. It is like the house becomes alive again. I hope they give you continued pleasure for years to come. Paul

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By Sheril Armstrong on Dec 03, 2021
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During the summer of 2021, in the middle of the pandemic, we needed to do some repair work on our front porch. The home was built in 1903 and a key objective was to preserve the historical value and architectural integrity of the property. The front verandah, the home’s most striking feature, is rare and unique to Ottawa. We were only willing to assign this project to someone who had the construction expertise and historical appreciation to successfully undertake a project of this nature. The selection of Denys Build/Design Renovation proved to be an inspired one. Paul and Adam were both detail-oriented and displayed the high degree of craftsmanship the project required. Both were diligent, reliable, meticulous and always forward-thinking. If there is one aspect of the project that was disappointing, it is the fact that the final cost far surpassed the original estimate. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic the fact this was a historic home, no one knew what to expect in the way of material shortages and related costs. Still, the final result is outstanding and we could never have achieved this result without the assistance of Denys Build/Design Renovation. - Sheril and Bob, Ottawa
By Paul Denys on Dec 18, 2021
Bob & Sheril Thank you for recognizing our extra energy and efforts in making this exceptional restoration project. This project was unbelievably challenging due to the constant changing scope, shortage of materials and inflating material pricing due to COVID. We enjoyed playing a critical role in overcoming these difficult obstacles in the rebirth of this exceptional porch. We are proud of what we were able to achieve here. All the best.

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By Roger Lewis on Nov 29, 2021
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Paul is extremely knowledgeable and honest. He takes time to explain issues and potential solutions, and the quality of his workmanship is never in doubt. If you are looking for a builder you can trust, he is your man.
By Paul Denys on Nov 29, 2021
Roger I really enjoy being of assistance for you. I view my role as a designer/builder is to make my customer aware of choice, they decide what fit them best.

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By Linda Wheeler on Nov 23, 2021
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Over several decades, Paul Denys has done a wide variety of renovations and repairs to my home. I truly value his expertise, professionalism, work quality and problem-solving skills. He always stands by his work. Paul is always my first contact for home renovations and repairs. Rev. L. Wheeler
By Paul Denys on Nov 29, 2021
Linda Thank you for the wonderful review. I glad I could be there for you when you needed me.

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By Kate Helwig on Jun 10, 2021
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Paul and Adam did a great job modifying an existing vintage dining room table to be repurposed as a desk. Paul responded quickly to my request and was able to fit in the project between his already scheduled work. They took great care to make sure the desk would be both functional and attractive. I am very pleased with the result!
Kate, I enjoyed collaborating with you on the vintage table/desk repurposing project. I so pleased to see furniture get a second life and not end up in the dump. What a great resilient choice!

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By Tasya Tymczyszyn on May 30, 2021
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We recently added a new powder room to the main floor of our Edwardian era home. The project was difficult given the age of the home (1907) and our design choices. From the original design process through to completion Paul demonstrated professionalism and expertise. He remained client focused and supportive. He shared his knowledge and empowered us to make decisions.
By Paul Denys on Jun 10, 2021
I am thrill to be apart of your design/build renovation. I am also glad we were able to have such a positive influence on your decision process. I think the results are wonderful.

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By Marie M Gagnon on Jan 20, 2021
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After years of hiring Paul Denys for different building contracts, I have no hesitation to recommend him. I totally trust his skills and artistry. Always calm and diplomat, his work approaches perfection. Because perfection in old buildings is impossible. ;-)
Marie thank you for your great indorsement. It means a lot to us coming from someone who has experienced alot of renovations. We had a great time collaborating with you on your recent bathroom renovations.

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By Raymond Bedard on Oct 15, 2020
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Paul and Adam did a great job. They took a very old, oddly shapped door that was in rather bad shape and turned it back into a beautiful thing. Because the door was not a standard shape everything had to be customized. Paul was great at making recommendations, providing advice and completing the work very quickly and efficiently. Paul and Adam were a pleasure to work with (very nice guys) and the completed work was outstanding.
By Paul Denys on Oct 17, 2020
Thanks for the great review. Adam and I really enjoyed the reviving your front door entrance area. Restoring the front door was a great choice with low carbon impact result. Not mention it looks and function like it brand new. It was wonderful working with you guys.

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By Emily Rozitis on Sep 10, 2020
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Paul and Adam completed four days of work in my Old Ottawa East condo this summer (primarily lighting upgrades, installation of new doors, a new mantle and some other small repairs). I engaged Paul first for a consultation, which was excellent in order to determine the scope of work and to pin down exactly what I wanted to have done. Paul has excellent recommendations and really takes the time to understand his client's desired outcomes. His breadth of knowledge is simply outstanding and upon commencement of the work, he really took the time to explain to me why he was doing something a certain way, how things work and to ask for my opinion to ensure I would be fully satisfied with the choices and the results. Paul and Adam are extremely professional, courteous and hardworking. They are focused on the job at hand and committed to a very high quality of work. It was a pleasure to have them in my home and I wouldn't hesitate to use their services again for any renovations big or small.
By Paul Denys on Sep 11, 2020
Emily Thanks for wonderful review. We really enjoyed the collaborative design/build experience with your renovation project. The synergy of your participation helped things run smoothly and efficiently and resulted in a wonderful and dramatic change to your living experience in your home. We are thrilled that we where able capture this for you. All the best. Paul

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By Jasmin Yee on Jan 04, 2020
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We were very pleased with Paul's work on our home. He has an excellent eye for detail and shared a great wealth of information with us about our house, which we continue to find extremely useful as first-time homeowners. Paul worked with us to make sure we could maintain/restore as many original elements of the house as possible - including sourcing a matching set of antique heat vent covers that we love. Thanks again Paul for the fine care that you and your team put into your work.
Thanks Jasmin. I enjoy making an effective difference that enhances the way you live. I find it always worthwhile going the extra distance. I believe anything worth doing is worth doing well.

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By patricia healey on Nov 21, 2019
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excellent professional work done in a timely manner

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By Carl McIntosh on Oct 25, 2019
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My wife and I had the opportunity to meet Paul and Adam this summer. They took on our project of installing a glass pane, painting, weather stripping a one hundred year old window and repairing the wood work on our dormer plus stripping and painting. Their attention to detail and work was outstanding. They even fixed a leak in our back porch that Paul had noticed while painting our fascia. Paul is extremely knowledgeable with older homes and works with you to complete the project. We have no hesitation in contracting them again next year to work on our century home.
By Paul Denys on Oct 30, 2019
Carl Thank you for your great review. If though there was a heat wave this summer it, Adam and I had a great time working on your home. We get a great sense of pride and accomplishment preserving these one of kind, custom built heritage homes for the future. We enjoyed engaging with you and your family to make your home a better place to live. Paul

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By Andrea C on Sep 11, 2019
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We are very pleased with the work Paul and his team did on our condo. They were professional, knowledgeable and organized, and provided excellent advice and solutions. We would highly recommend Denys Builds Designs!
Thanks Andrea. I am so pleased you are happy with our suggestion for door choice. The simple and elegant choice of full lite doors, transformed the hall area by flooding it with light. Cannot wait to see the photos once you move in.

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By N Morrison on Feb 11, 2019
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We engaged Paul to investigate an intermittent leak that could not be solved by several other tradespeople. Paul was able to determine the source of the leak, implement a short term fix to verify where the leak was and then implement a permanent solution. He is attentive, prompt and takes time to answer any questions or concerns.
By Paul Denys on Oct 22, 2019
Thank you for the review. I enjoyed being part of your solution.

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By Louise Campagna on Jan 12, 2019
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We have hired Denys Builds Designs to work on numerous projects over the last 7 years. Whether it was to rebuild the front porch of our 110-year-old house, design and build the perfect pantry for our kitchen, or more recently last summer build a new deck for our backyard, just to name a few projects, we were always completely satisfied. For this last project (the deck), we started the process with some ideas that we brought to Paul who would have nice ideas to improve the design and suggestions for the best material and techniques to use. The craftmanship of Paul and Adam is impeccable. Paul is also very knowledgeable about building science, it is very pleasant to discuss with him.
Thanks Louise. Adam and I really enjoyed working with you to bring your envision projects to life. I look forward to you enjoying them for many years to come. It great to know that we exceeded your expectations.

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Paul Denys did an upgrade to the basement laundry room. Not really a reno, but he had good suggestions on what could be done as well as listening to our wants. Work was done on time and is very satisfactory. Both Paul and Adam were professional and very good to deal with.
By Paul Denys on Oct 22, 2019
I love it when we connect well with a client. I want to make sure that the end results fits their needs and is the best solution for them.

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By Louise Campagna on Jan 09, 2019
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We have hired Denys Builds Designs to work on numerous projects over the last 7 years. Whether it was to rebuild the front porch of our 110-year-old house, design and build the perfect pantry for our kitchen, or more recently last summer build a new deck for our backyard, just to name a few projects, we were always completely satisfied. For this last project (the deck), we started the process with some ideas that we brought to Paul who would have nice ideas to improve the design and suggestions for the best material and techniques to use. The craftmanship of Paul and Adam is impeccable. Paul is also very knowledgeable about building science, it is very pleasant to discuss with him. Louise & Gary
By Denys Builds Designs on Oct 22, 2019
I love sharing the my ideas and the things I have experienced in the building world to create a renovation that is the best fit for someone.

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By Brian on May 11, 2018
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Paul did a great job of replacement of a protective overhang. His suggestions were very much appreciated and the work was done quickly and on budget. He will be my first choice for my next Reno.
By Paul Denys on Oct 22, 2019
Brian Thanks for your feed back. I love being of assistance.
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Denys Builds Designs Renovations 5 out of 5 based on 71 user reviews.

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