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Lindsay, ON K9V 3Z9

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Huntsville, ON P1H 1Z6

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Gilbert + Burke

Custom Home
Builders in Ontario

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Design-Build Services for
Homes of Distinction

With over 20 years of experience, we have mastered the art of custom home
building and bespoke construction. Our passion for creative design and exceptional
craftsmanship ensures your project redefines luxury living. Build a home that’s a
living, breathing reflection of you.

Explore the possibilities of our design-build services below.

Merging Handcrafted Luxury With
Sustainable Elegance

With over 20 years of building custom homes, we have become experts in the construction
processes for Ontario's great outdoors. Our design-build experts create architectural
masterpieces in harmony with nature. Design and build your home with the highest
standards of luxury amidst the inspiring backdrop of Ontario’s Cottage Country. Experience a
lifestyle others only dream of with a custom build by Gilbert + Burke.

Gilbert and Burke have a professional approach through the entire project process from the first client meeting to the preparation of a project budget, to establishing a build timeframe, and most importantly, their commitment to organization and client communication, made all aspects of the build an enjoyable and rewarding experience. From the start through construction completion, delivery, and deficiency resolution, Gilbert and Burke have proven that they are the ones who deliver your dream on time and on budget.
D.G.
Balsam Lake
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Ontario’s Cottage Country Provides the
Perfect Setting for Your Private Refuge

We're dedicated to preserving your lot's breathtaking beauty with sustainable
building practices. Our decades of experience in the region enable us to secure
building permits efficiently, ensure your project aligns with local guidelines, and stay
on track for timely completion.

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Building a Luxurious Paradise on Lake Joseph 18
Building a Luxurious Paradise on Lake Joseph
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A Contemporary Rustic Masterpiece Built to Perfection on Lake Muskoka 19
A Contemporary Rustic Masterpiece Built to Perfection on Lake Muskoka
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Taking a Modular Approach to Custom Building 20
Taking a Modular Approach to Custom Building
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Crafting an Elegant Property on Lake Muskoka 21
Crafting an Elegant Property on Lake Muskoka
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Elegant Living in Ontario’s Cottage Country 22
Elegant Living in Ontario’s Cottage Country
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Rebuilding a Multi-Generational Lakeside Home in Haliburton 23
Rebuilding a Multi-Generational Lakeside Home in Haliburton
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Crafting a Private Retreat on Lake Simcoe
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Embracing Contemporary Style on Lake Muskoka 24
Embracing Contemporary Style on Lake Muskoka
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Constructing a Lakeside Refuge on the Georgian Bay 25
Constructing a Lakeside Refuge on the Georgian Bay
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Crafting a Luxurious Oasis on Skeleton Lake in Muskoka 26
Crafting a Luxurious Oasis on Skeleton Lake in Muskoka
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A Rustic Retreat Built for Comfort on Peninsula Lake 27
A Rustic Retreat Built for Comfort on Peninsula Lake
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Maintaining this Property's Magic on Moon River 28
Maintaining this Property’s Magic on Moon River
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Expanding a Lakefront Cottage on the South Georgian Bay 29
Expanding a Lakefront Cottage on the South Georgian Bay
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Modernizing a Rustic Farmhouse in Northumberland Hills 30
Modernizing a Rustic Farmhouse in Northumberland Hills
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Building a Waterfront Wonder on Lake Rousseau 31
Building a Waterfront Wonder on Lake Rousseau
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Bringing Contemporary Style to Lake Muskoka
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Restoring a 1867 Fieldstone Manse 32
Restoring a 1867 Fieldstone Manse
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Reimagining a Luxury Cottage on Lake Rosseau 33
Reimagining a Luxury Cottage on Lake Rosseau
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Constructing a Personalized Paradise in a Remote Location 34
Constructing a Personalized Paradise in a Remote Location
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Transform Your Vision into an
Architectural Masterpiece

When you build with us, we treat you like family. Our approach to custom home
building provides you with next-level customization. We deliver a personalized
experience with the highest standards of quality, luxury, and craftsmanship. We’re
dedicated to turning your vision into a remarkable construct of enduring quality.

Live an inspired life with a custom build by Gilbert + Burke.

Build Your Vision With a
Simple Process

1.
Share Your Vision

We collaborate with you to understand your vision and curate ideas based on your budget. This allows us to formulate plans with achievable outcomes.

2.
Concept Development

Our designers and architects will create custom concepts that embody your vision. We provide concept art and 3D schematics of the completed structure for enhanced visualization.

3.
Finishing Selection

Choose the final touches that define the character of your space. These selections are crucial in bringing your vision to life, ensuring every detail aligns with your personal style and the overall design theme.

4.
Build Your Project

We initiate the construction phase and manage the entire project from start to finish while keeping you well-informed.

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Our Valued Clients
Tell Their Stories

We contracted the services of Gilbert & Burke Design and Build to renovate our existing cottage and then add on a major addition. The quality of the work was exceptional. Close attention was paid to details and they were proactive in identifying design options that saved time and money. G + B has a very creative, well seasoned and experienced team and provided all round great customer service. They were always responsive to our questions and very proactive in solving all construction issues.  We are extremely pleased with the end result.
B.W. and S.W.
Tiny, ON
We have been working with Gilbert + Burke over the last 3 years on the design and construction of our new home on Lake Simcoe. I think one of the most remarkable things is that as the project draws to a close, we will be sorry to say goodbye to the Team. We have very much enjoyed working with this team, even when the inevitable bumps in the road happened. We have never doubted that they had our best interest at heart, and knew they were working to give us the very best home they could within the budget. We love our new home and we have lots of good memories of working through the project. Thank you Gilbert + Burke for making our family dream a reality.
N.V.
Lake Simcoe
Over the past few years I have had the pleasure of working alongside Gilbert + Burke on various projects. Gilbert + Burke's team is truly professional from the bid stage, down to the final completion. Questions are answered promptly, coordination between trades is spot on , communication through out the project is excellent, and the staff is always very friendly and happy to help however they may be needed.
S.B.
Loretto, ON
The Gilbert + Burke is a team of truly talented individuals committed to the project for close to a full year. We encountered crumbling lathe and plaster, a bat colony in the attic and a tow-foot-high crawl space under the house. With each setback, Gilbert + Burke dug in their heels and found often ingenious solutions that spoke to their decades of experience and depth of character. The challenges were many but we really felt that Gilbert + Burke were as truly invested in our project as we were.
M.R.
Baltimore, ON
Gilbert and Burke completed our cottage on Peninsula Lake in Huntsville in 2019. Their team lead by Brian Gilbert was outstanding. From permits to finishing touches, we were guided throughout the process. Our site super intendant took every detail of the cottage personally and was as proud of the results as we were. Their design team took great care to ensure that the cottage match our personalities and goals. Nothing was ever “cookie cutter”. Everything was designed to our thoughts and dreams. The team was flexible and communicated very effectively throughout the build. We do not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking to build, renovate or fix.
B.J. and D.J.
Peninsula Lake
Having worked with Gilbert + Burke in the past, we knew that there was nobody else that we trusted in completing our dream. On this project, we tasked them with a tight deadline for completion and even with some setbacks in permits, they were able to deliver. Everybody that was associated with this project was so professional and committed to the end goal. The final result was more than a kitchen or a place to retire, but a warm and inviting place for friends and family to gather for many years to come.
A.W. and S.W.
Sturgeon Lake, ON
Gilbert + Burke have a professional approach through the entire project process from the first client meeting, to the preparation of a project budget, to establishing a build time-frame, and most importantly their commitment to organization and client communication, made all aspects of the build and enjoyable and rewarding experience. From the start through construction completion, delivery and deficiency resolution, Gilbert + Burke have proven that they are the ones who deliver your dream on time and on budget.
D.G.
Balsam Lake
We really appreciated the prompt, friendly service. Brian Gilbert is an excellent representative and his integrity to get the job done at the cost and time projected is of great value. It was a pleasure doing business with Gilbert + Burke and I would highly recommend them to others.
M.L.M.
Midhurst, ON
I have built three houses in the past and have worked with many contractors and sub contractors and this was the first time ever that I had one show up on time, do quality work, and within estimate. 3 out of 3, in my opinion.
D.M.
Wonderful to work with. It was a pleasure to have them in our home and we are very pleased with the results. Looking forward to working with Gilbert + Burke in the future
N.A.
My family and I are very pleased with the completed project on my house! It looks great! Just what it needed!
B.M.
Bobcaygeon, ON
What a great team at Gilbert + Burke! They took our vision and transformed it into reality. We love our new space.
J.D.
Haliburton, ON
The entire Gilbert + Burke team was a pleasure to work with. They were experienced, competent, and exceptionally organized.
P.J.
Etobicoke
Working with Gilbert + Burke was a pleasure. Their workmanship and thoughtfulness throughout the project was amazing.
Y.K.
Cannington, ON

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