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Custom Home Builder
for Cottage Country

Muskoka | Kawarthas | Simcoe | Parry Sound | Southern Georgian Bay

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Design-Build Services for
Homes of Distinction

Gilbert + Burke offers a complete suite of design-build services for new construction, property renovations,
home additions, and interior design. Our personalized service ensures a seamless process from start to finish.
Discover pristine living in the beautiful natural landscape of Ontario’s Cottage Country.

Explore our services below.

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Custom Homes to Last for Generations

We use your vision to craft every detail, resulting in a one-of-one architectural style. Choose the floor plan, building materials, smart home technology, and sustainable elements. This custom home is your crowning achievement. Build it with Gilbert + Burke.

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Recharge at Your Own Private Cottage

Envision your own custom cottage on remote lake shores surrounded by stunning natural landscapes. This secluded haven is your escape from the stresses of urban living and provides a place for relaxation. Build your personal retreat in Ontario’s Cottage Country with our complete suite of design-build services.

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Upgrade Your Shoreline With a Custom Boathouse

Transform your home into the ultimate vacation destination. With decades of success in building custom boathouses, we have mastered the art of lakefront construction. Enjoy daily aquatic adventures and nights filled with starlit skies. Elevate your lakeside lifestyle with a custom boathouse from Gilbert + Burke.

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Interior Design for Stunning & Functional Spaces

Our creative designers embody your vision, then design concepts reflective of your style and aligned with your daily rituals. Our commitment to timeless elegance ensures your space delights for years to come. Live in a space inspired by you. Design it with Gilbert + Burke.

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Reimagine Your Space With Luxury Renovations

Your property already has the setting you wanted. A custom renovation or new home addition shapes the space around the way you live today. We design each detail with you and build it to your direction. Every finished space reflects your current taste and lifestyle.

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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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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 build of enduring quality.

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

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View Our Portfolio for Inspiration

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Building a Luxurious Paradise on Lake Joseph

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Crafting a Private Retreat on Lake Simcoe

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Constructing a Lakeside Refuge on the Georgian Bay

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Build Your Vision With a
Simple Process

1.
Share Your Vision

We turn your ideas and budget into a plan you can build.

2.
See Your Design

Our designers and architects show you the finished space in concept art and 3D schematics.

3.
Choose Your Finishes

You select the materials and details that give the space its character.

4.
Build Your Project

We manage construction from start to finish and keep you updated at each milestone.

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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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