Langtree Custom Builds Inc.General Contractors in Gravenhurst, Ontario

Custom Homes, Cottages, Renovations & Docks in Gravenhurst and Muskoka in Gravenhurst, Ontario

Built to last, from the foundation to the dock

Building in Muskoka is not the same as building in the city. Rock, slopes, water frontage, long winters and the expectation that a cottage will look as good in twenty years as on its first summer all shape the work. Langtree Custom Builds Inc. is a small residential construction company in Gravenhurst, Ontario, led by Stephen Langtree, that describes its approach in three phrases: quality craftsmanship, reliable timelines and results built to last.

Who they are

The company has been building in the area for more than ten years and is a small team of roughly half a dozen people, which means a project is handled start to finish by the same group rather than handed from subcontractor to subcontractor. It lists its service area as Gravenhurst and the surrounding Muskoka region, including Bracebridge, where Stephen Langtree has been named as the contractor on a multi-unit residential project, and its crews work within about an hour of Gravenhurst.

What gets built

• Custom homes – designed around the lot, the views and the way a family lives
• Cottage construction – new cottages and four-season conversions
• Renovations and remodeling – interior and exterior updates, kitchens, baths and more
• Additions – more bedrooms, living space or a screened porch
• Framing – from custom-home framing to rough carpentry
• Floating and crib docks – the waterfront work that is a Muskoka specialty
• Carpentry and general home repairs – the jobs that keep a property in shape
• Project management – scheduling, trades and materials coordinated in one place

Why a local builder matters on the lake

Docks, shoreline structures and waterfront buildings are affected by local rules and approvals, and cottages are often reached by narrow roads or even by water. A builder who works in the area knows how to plan deliveries, work around seasonal access and schedule the work so that it fits the cottage season. Homeowners should still confirm permit requirements with their municipality and ask any contractor about insurance and warranty coverage before work begins.

Getting started

The company is open daily, according to its Yellow Pages listing. Call 705-394-4622 to talk through a build, renovation or dock project.