Joanith Dr
Full Custom Home Build
Challenges & Objectives
The Joanith Drive project was a story of turning challenges into success. The client had started their custom home transformation with another contractor but ran into significant issues early in the process. The framing was incomplete, and the project was at a standstill. That’s when they reached out to Woodsmith Construction. Our team stepped in to take the home from partially framed to a fully finished, stunning custom residence, including a second-storey addition and a small rear extension.
Taking over a partially completed project brought unique challenges:
- Assessing Existing Work: Ensuring the initial framing was up to code and structurally sound.
- Restoring Momentum: Quickly organizing trades and workflows to get the project back on track.
- Maintaining Design Intent: Preserving the original vision while implementing adjustments to improve build quality and functionality.
Our objective was to deliver a seamless second-storey addition, enhance the living space with a rear extension, and ensure every detail met the client’s expectations.
Design Solutions
While the client’s design was already established, we focused on enhancing the project’s execution and introducing solutions to address issues left by the previous contractor. Key contributions included:
- Conducting a comprehensive structural assessment of the partially framed home to ensure safety and compliance.
- Incorporating the second-storey addition with minimal disruption to the existing structure.
- Adding modern finishes and custom features to create a cohesive, high-end look throughout the home.
Construction Process
Our team followed a structured process to bring the home to completion:
- Initial Review and Planning: We conducted a detailed review of the incomplete framing, identified necessary corrections, and created a new project timeline.
- Construction Execution:
- Completed the second-storey addition, ensuring the new structure integrated seamlessly with the existing bungalow.
- Built a small rear addition to expand the main floor’s living space.
- Coordinated all trades to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow from framing to finishing.
- Finishing Touches: Delivered a polished and modern interior with high-quality finishes and thoughtful details tailored to the client’s style.
Results
The completed home on Joanith Drive is a testament to resilience and expert craftsmanship. The second-storey addition transformed the once-small bungalow into a spacious and modern family home, while the rear addition added much-needed living space. The client expressed immense relief and satisfaction, grateful for our ability to step in and turn their stalled project into the home they had dreamed of.
Our clients' experiences say it all
At Woodsmith, we believe our clients’ experiences highlight our commitment to exceptional customer service. Explore what real homeowners say about partnering with us to achieve their home renovation goals.
The Woodsmith team did a phenomenal job of rebuilding our house to match our dream on-time and within our budget. Chris (the owner) was always accessible, open to ideas and patient with questions. This made all the difference for us. He understands that a job of this scale is something that an owner will likely only do once, and he offered great advice and put all our fears at ease. We constantly knew exactly how we were tracking to our budget (to the dollar) and our job site was clean and orderly at all times (which our neighbours very much appreciated). We were nervous about our year-long adventure in renos (we've all heard horror stories), but Chris helped us spread out decisions over time and provided clear options for any challenges his team encountered, making that year a surprisingly pleasant one. All of the work was top-quality and has garnered unsolicited positive comments from anyone who sees our home (including other contractors working in our neighbourhood). I have no problem recommending Woodsmith; you will be in very good hands.
Dave Duncan
We were very pleased with the results of our renovation project completed by Chris and his team at Woodsmith Construction. As well as a great end-product, Chris provided excellent customer communication services throughout the whole process that were greatly appreciated! We would have no hesitation in recommending Woodsmith Construction and in fact have already booked them for a second project.
Lynn
We had a great experience working with Chris at Woodsmith Construction. He is honest, transparent, realistic, easy to get in touch with and makes himself available to his clients whenever they need him. I would gladly recommend Woodsmith Construction to anyone doing a renovation as Chris made a complicated process a positive experience.
Matthew Bernstein
We worked with Chris Smith and Woodsmith Construction Inc. on the design for a garage addition, and the experience was fantastic. The project included adding attic trusses to create a new walk-in closet and laundry room that seamlessly connected to our existing main bedroom. Chris’s goal was to make the addition feel like it had always been part of the home, and he absolutely nailed it.From the start, Chris took the time to understand what we needed and came up with a design that not only maximized the functionality of the space but also kept the style consistent with the rest of the house. He paid close attention to every detail, from the layout to the finishes, ensuring everything worked perfectly with our main bedroom.The design makes such smart use of the space, and it feels like a natural extension of the home rather than an afterthought. Chris was great to work with—responsive, creative, and incredibly knowledgeable. He even provided advice on how to approach the construction phase, which made us feel confident moving forward.If you’re looking for someone to bring your vision to life with a thoughtful and practical design, we highly recommend Chris Smith and Woodsmith Construction. The design he created for us has truly enhanced our home. Our construction is well under way and we are already seeing the great design come to life!
Steve F
Woodsmith Construction completed a project for us in a timely and professional manner. The quality of their workmanship is superb. Communication between them and us was informative, courteous and collaborative. We would highly recommend them.
Rick Wilson
Woodsmith Construction Inc. recently completed a full-home renovation on our place, including underpinning and adding a third floor. We couldn't be happier with the results and the level of service that we received from Chris and his entire team. Chris is an absolute professional who is extremely knowledgable, dedicated to his craft and was exceptionally responsive at all points in the project to all of our questions and concerns. For us, this timely communication provided a level of comfort and assurance - I cannot imagine doing a project of this scale without it! During the project, the worksite was kept so clean - our neighbours consistently commented on how great and respectful the team was. We were able to complete a huge project with very little tension and to me, that speaks volumes about the manner in which the project was carried out. In terms of the results, we are thrilled. The workmanship, detail and solid construction of our home are all that we hoped for. This workmanship and level of service continued through the final stages of the project, when we were completing the finishing touches. Chris ensured that every small detail was arranged for and completed. Obviously, we highly recommend Woodsmith Construction and are grateful to Chris and his team for the amazing work, professionalism and service they provided.
Natalie Zawadowsky