ABOUT US
Premier Custom Home Builder
THE SONGWOOD DIFFERENCE
What Sets Us
Above the Rest
Vision Statement
The vision of Songwood Contracting is to be the most prominent and trusted full-service building solutions partner in Gananoque and the 1000 Islands.
Mission Statement
Songwood Contracting will achieve its vision by ensuring an exceptional client experience through communication, cleanliness and competency. By listening to our clients and offering progressive solutions to meet their goals, we complete projects at a faster pace, providing the highest-quality craftsmanship possible. We build and renovate homes and businesses using superior products with health, comfort and efficiency in mind which helps our clients save money in the long run. We hold ourselves and our trade partners accountable to honor our core values of integrity, determination and excellence. We are growing our business by building our core team, setting new standards of success and expanding to meet the needs of our clients and giving back to our community.
Culture Points
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Make Every Experience an 11.
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Act Like an Owner.
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Be Radically Candid.
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Embrace new challenges.
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Solve with simplicity and speed.
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"Sharpen the saw."
WE ARE READY TO HELP
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Theo Graham C.E.T.
DIRECTOR
Theo has 20 years experience leading construction crews across Canada. He has project managed a wide variety of builds from multi-million dollar solar farms across Ontario to timber frame custom homes in the mountains of British Columbia. He brings a tenacious work ethic, and strong communication skills to any project you may have, as well a reliable network of tradespeople to help accomplish whatever your dream may be.
The Songwood Team
Erica R.
COMPANY CONTROLLER
Erica works as the Company Controller at Songwood. She helps keep Songwood running smoothly. She is an essential part of our team. Erica lives in Kingston with her husband and young son.
Heidi K.
PROJECT MANAGER
Heidi keeps our projects running smoothly with her practical, process-driven mindset. With certifications in design, accessibility, and business, she’s all about efficient, inclusive solutions. She lives in Kingston with her kids and a pack of dogs. Ask her about her puppies?
Dustin M.
Dustin fell in love with woodworking in high school thanks to a wood shop teacher who got him hooked, eventually leading him into construction. He’s known around Songwood for being a little “picky”—and he’ll be the first to agree—which comes in handy when you care about the details. When he’s not working, he’s probably doing whatever his wife tells him. And if you see him guarding a set of snips, just know he warned you: he will bite.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Auggie B.
Auggie loves the variety that comes with construction and seeing an idea go from concept drawings to a space people can actually use. He’s known for being pretty level-headed—at least on the outside—and has a surprising talent for Tetris, which comes in handy when organizing a jobsite or packing a trailer. When he’s not building, you’ll find him trail running through the woods. And if construction ever gets old? Professional dog walker sounds like a solid Plan B.
LEAD CARPENTER
Heather T.
Heather loves learning new things and building with her own hands, and she takes pride in doing things right. She’s known around Songwood for being “particular” and has a serious talent for keeping things organized—probably why she guards her tiny tools so closely. When she’s not on the job, she’s likely cleaning, organizing, or finding something new to learn.
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Garry G.
Garry knew early on that he wanted to work outside and with his hands, making construction a natural fit. He’s known around Songwood for being fast and for fixing just about anything with a tap of his hammer. His job sites have ranged from islands to a nuclear power plant—where he once worked under the watch of an armed guard. When he’s not working, you’ll likely find him at a music event.
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Matt B.
Growing up in Newfoundland, Matt has been around carpentry for as long as he can remember. He’s known around Songwood for being “ridiculous”—and apparently he’s only getting warmed up. After once finding himself hanging from a truss when a catwalk gave way, he’s learned to appreciate a good hard hat. When he’s not building, you’ll find him camping or keeping a close eye on his 28 oz. Estwing hammer.
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Mike W.
Mike loves the creative side of construction and seeing an idea come to life. He’s known around Songwood for his sarcasm and his lunch pail, which he’d apparently fight you for. After nearly dying while flipping a floor on a Downie Island cottage, he’s still somehow back for more. When he’s not building, you’ll find him fishing, making beautiful music, or working toward his backup career as a golf pro.
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Evan H.
Evan’s interest in construction started with his uncle, a woodworker who showed him how trees could become art, furniture, or buildings. He’s currently tackling his own 200-year-old farmhouse, where apparently “everything” has gone wrong. Known for his humor and brute strength, Evan takes his speed square and titanium tools very seriously. When he’s not building, you’ll find him teaching martial arts or dreaming of life as a professional dog walker.
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Thomas M.
LABOURER
Thomas enjoys the work, especially when it involves being out on the water. He’s known around Songwood for his dry sense of humor and, according to the crew, being “stupid”—his words, not ours. His advice is simple: “Mess around, find out.” When he’s not building, you’ll find him fishing, driving a boat, or preparing for his backup career with City Cruises.
Riley L.
LABOURER
Riley can’t sit still for long, so working with his hands was a natural fit. He’s newer to the Songwood crew, but his attention to detail is already a strength. He once built a shed that nearly fell over after catching fire, so he likes to keep things interesting. When he’s not building, you’ll find him hanging out with friends.
We are really pleased with the work the Songwood team have done on our ongoing home renovation project. Always professional and great at advising the best route forward with the challenging aspects. Decisions become much easier to make when you can really trust the people doing the work are going to do it right. Thanks to the Songwood team!