Denys Builds Designs Renovations

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The porch reconstruction project was completed successfully on time and on budget. The various challenges encountered throughout the project were resolved in close consultation with me and to my full satisfaction.
Paul and Adam took the time to explain their design decisions at every stage of the project and through the use of pictures and videos showed me the details of their work focusing in the before and after conditions at the critical stages of the porch reconstruction.
They explained the construction materials used and reasons for their choices.
Their weekly invoices detailed clearly the work accomplished and the cost of the materials used.
In summary, it was a very good experience, the work was performed with a high degree of professionalism and to very high quality standards

Thanks Paul for helping us update our 40 year old kitchen. The work started and finished on time and on budget. Your help in design planning and appliance, countertop and lighting choices was invaluable in giving us a beautiful, functional kitchen that is modern and bright - a real asset to our home! We look forward to working with you on another project.
Sheila & Brent MacDonald

We own an older custom built home that has had many upgrades over the
years, and a year ago we experienced water infiltration in a couple of
areas. We contacted several contractors who willingly provided quotes to
repair visual damage, but no mention of fixing the root of the problem.
finally discovered Denys Builds Designs & Renovations and Paul came to
inspect and advise. He was the first to assure me that the source had to be
found before doing any other repairs and that would not be possible during
the winter months, but that he would return in the spring to advise &
proceed further.
In the meantime I advised him of a problem with our Kitchen fan and
inquired if he could repair it. He readily accepted this challenge and soon
had it working properly including a new vent cap.
After listening to him discuss our water filtration problem and watching him
repair our kitchen fan I knew that he was the best contractor for our needs,
and agreed to have him return in the Spring. Finding the root of our
problem was not easy, but his perseverance ultimately paid off and we
were able to solve our problem.
Paul is an excellent example of exactly what I look for in a contractor - lots
of experience to draw on to help solve problems, excellent communication
skills to keep clients informed of what is happening or needed, and a
dedication to his commitments.
We are maintaining his contact numbers for any future work that we may
require and are happy to recommend his services to anyone else needing a
good contractor.
Bill Bratt

If you want it done right, call Paul Denys. This may sound like a cliche, but in this case it is 100% accurate.
He is professional, reliable and knowledgeable.
He delivers as promised.
He is current on code and the best practices of various trades.
He is extremely knowledgeable and that, in turn, benefits his clients immensely.
When he commits to a job, he commits to his clients.
We are grateful to have come to know him and to experience his exceptional work first hand - and - secure in knowing we can count on his design and build services going forward.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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. ;-)

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.

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.

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.

excellent professional work done in a timely manner

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.

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!