Testimonials

James Delamere Cottage
There was so much to think about; budgets, materials, weather, ice conditions, respecting the natural beauty of our lot…in the end it came down to trust. We knew that we wouldn’t be able to be on site more than once a week so we need to feel completely comfortable that our builder would make the right choices every time.

"We were excited but intimidated at the prospect of building a new cottage on a family island 2 hours away from home."

So after understanding the Evergreen lead carpenter process and the quality of their people, our choice was easy. They weren’t the lowest quote but we were rewarded with an amazing experience. Our lead carpenter Bill became as excited about making our dream come true as we were and it showed every day. At the end of the project when it was time to move in the furniture and welcome guests, we realized that we there were so many small touches that weren’t in any drawing or in any quote that added to the overall feel of the place.

"Bill and the Evergreen team shared our vision and worked full out to make it a reality!"

Tom and Natalie Baker's Cottage
Tom and Natalie Baker hired Evergreen to build their cottage despite the fact that their next lowest bid was $40,000 less. They sensed they could trust us - our abilities, commitment to communication and firm timelines, starting with our promise to have their cottage completed by Christmas after a spring start.

Tom explains their decision. "Evergreen had the right combination of experience, price, quality and good references."

As a working professional with very high standards, Tom needed an expert contractor to take care of everything for him. He certainly found his ideal working companion in our lead carpenter, Brian (last name) whose skill and judgment he came to trust completely.Despite unexpected road issues preventing an early spring start, Evergreen made adjustments by putting extra men on the job to keep our promise and stay on schedule. “Evergreen actually physically lived here five days a week and got the job done,” notes an impressed Tom. 

Natalie was clearly pleased as well, "No stress for us, everything was taken care of. And I was excited to be in before Christmas!"

Don and Alba Price's Cottage
It was the first time Don and Alba had hired a builder. They started looking at packages and heard about Evergreen through that process. As they'd heard good things about us, they did their homework and liked what they saw. They then talked to other clients of Evergreen and heard promising reports.
Their decision was confirmed when we looked at their beautiful - but challenging - Muskoka lot, high above the water. Some of their friends and family members wondered about the feasibility of building on the elevated, rocky site. But when Evergreen surveyed the lot, we were happy to reassure Don and Alba that the cottage could be built and would be stunning!

"It made me feel good," says Don, "to have professional builders say to you, 'this is doable', it gives you some peace of mind."

Their dream was to have their cottage for the following summer but at the point it was already late fall. While some builders would have waited until the following spring to build, we got started as the snow began to fall and worked throughout the winter so Don and Alba could enjoy their cottage the following summer - as promised.