What We Build
Residential
Services
From raw lots to refined renovations. Son of a Builder brings craftsmanship to every project in Colchester County.
Your Vision. Our Craftsmanship.
New Home Construction
From foundation to fine woodworking, Son of a Builder builds every home with the same care. Our own craftsmen lead every project, and when specialist trades are needed, we coordinate the right people from our trusted local network. One point of contact throughout.
- ✓Site preparation and foundation work
- ✓Framing through to interior finishing
- ✓Custom cabinetry and millwork
- ✓Collaboration with your designer or architect
- ✓Nova Scotia lumber and local materials where possible
- ✓Final walkthrough and key handover
Energy Efficient. Built for Nova Scotia.
Certified ICF Construction
Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction delivers better energy performance, sound insulation, and resilience compared to conventional framing. We are certified ICF constructors, meaning we have the training and experience to build ICF right. For Nova Scotia's climate, it's one of the smarter investments a homeowner can make.
- ✓Certified ICF construction expertise
- ✓Superior energy efficiency and air tightness
- ✓Excellent performance in Nova Scotia freeze-thaw cycles
- ✓Reduced heating and cooling costs long-term
- ✓Quieter, more comfortable indoor environment
- ✓Works with the same interior and exterior finishes as any home
More Space Outside.
Decks + Outdoor Spaces
Custom decks built for Colchester County homeowners. Whether you want a simple ground-level platform or a multi-level build with pergola and built-in seating, we build it with the same care we bring to every project.
- ✓Pressure treated, composite, and cedar options
- ✓Multi-level and custom configurations
- ✓Pergola and shade structure integration
- ✓Railing systems: wood, aluminum, glass
- ✓Built-in seating and planters
- ✓Full permit coordination
Done Right.
Kitchen & Bath Renovations
We redo kitchens and bathrooms top to bottom. From layout reconfiguration to custom cabinetry and fixtures, our team handles the details and coordinates every trade. One point of contact throughout.
- ✓Full kitchen and bathroom remodels
- ✓Custom cabinetry and millwork
- ✓Tile, flooring, and countertop installation
- ✓Plumbing and electrical coordination
- ✓Premium fixture and hardware selection
- ✓Design-build collaboration
More Room.
Home Additions
Growing families, changing needs, or simply wanting more space: home additions are one of the most worthwhile investments you can make. We build additions that look like they were always there. Same materials, same style.
- ✓Single and multi-room additions
- ✓Second storey additions
- ✓Garage conversions and expansions
- ✓Architectural integration: matched materials and style
- ✓Structural engineering coordination
- ✓Permit application management
More Value. More Versatility.
ADU Construction
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) add value and flexibility to your property. Whether you're building for family, long-term rental, or future flexibility, we build ADUs that work and are built to last.
- ✓Detached and attached ADU configurations
- ✓Suite additions above garages
- ✓Full electrical, plumbing, and mechanical
- ✓Separate entrance and utility options
- ✓Permit coordination with local municipalities
- ✓Interior finishing to your specifications
Craftsman-Led
Our carpenters lead every project. Specialist trades are coordinated through a vetted local network. One point of contact throughout.
Local Materials
Nova Scotia lumber and local suppliers. Better for the environment, better for our neighbours.
ICF Certified
Certified ICF constructors. One of the few in Colchester County.
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