--- title: "The Conscious Builder Inc. — Home Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/the-conscious-builder-inc-pfvwus-pf~1040376584 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1040376584.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "The Conscious Builder Inc." category: ["Home Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/f0c3c7270092deb0_8324-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "Ottawa, Ontario, Canada" latitude: 45.4215 longitude: -75.6972 phone: "(613) 693-0914" website: http://www.TheConsciousBuilder.com rating: 4.8 review_count: 33 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 125 last_updated: 2026-08-28 --- # The Conscious Builder Inc. Original Houzz profile: [The Conscious Builder Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/the-conscious-builder-inc-pfvwus-pf~1040376584) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Home Builders - **Location:** Ottawa, ON - **Serves:** Ottawa - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (33 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2014–2020), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves The Conscious Builder is about never ending improvement and progress towards a healthy, sustainable, environmentally friendly and prosperous future. The Conscious Builder is about making conscious decisions. Being aware of how every decision and every action will have an impact on something and someone, somewhere. It’s up to us to make sure that those decisions and actions create a positive, lasting change. Merriam-Webster definition of conscious: \- Awake and able to understand what is happening around you. \- Aware of something (such as a fact or feeling). \- Knowing something exists or is happening. \- Known or felt by yourself. This means that you may not be able to build or renovate your home 100% sustainably, but you can build it 100% consciously. If you’re aware of the implications of your decisions, then, and only then, can you make conscious decisions. ### Services Provided - New Home Construction - Custom Homes - Home Remodeling - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Energy-Efficient Homes - Green Building - Project Management - Garage Building - Home Restoration - General Contracting - Remodeling ### Areas Served - Ottawa ### Typical Job Cost CAD 150,000 - CAD 5,000,000 The price range is from small renovations for Custom Homes. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | The Conscious Builder Inc. | | Address | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | | Phone | (613) 693-0914 | | Website | http://www.TheConsciousBuilder.com | | Followers on Houzz | 125 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/theconsciousbuilder - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/BuildConscious - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/organization/10838651/admin/updates - Blog — http://www.theconsciousbuilder.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [The Conscious Builder Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/the-conscious-builder-inc-pfvwus-pf~1040376584) - **Website:** http://www.TheConsciousBuilder.com - **Phone:** (613) 693-0914 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - - Registered Home Builder with Tarion, Member of CHBA, GOHBA, RenoMark, Licensed carpenter, R-2000 Builder, Energy Star Builder, Passive House Builder - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2014–2020), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 33 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Savi Wesche, Feb. 2018** > If you’re looking for a green builder with great customer service - look no further! We hired Casey and his company to update our 100 year old home. The work included a full rewire of the electrical, updating the plumbing and renovating the old bathroom. We were extremely happy with the work and customer service we received through out the whole process. Richard and Shawn who were on site kept us updated on the daily progress and also kept the job site extremely clean and tidy. They gave us all the information we needed to make informed decisioned and while we were on vacation, accommodated our schedule to check in with us. > > Casey is alway available should you have questions and even now his team checks in on us time to time to make sure everything is functioning as it should. We highly recommend The Conscious Builder, and will definitely hire them again in the future. **★★★★★ — Nancy Jordan, Feb. 2018** > This was the third time we hired Casey and his crew from The Conscious Builder, and we were just as satisfied with the project as we were with the first two! In fact we have hired them again foranother project. They are very transparent with their quotes, including materials receipts with the final invoice and credit you for materials and labour not used. Every night when they leave they clean up and leave the house as it was. I have included a photo of our new cedar siding and of the new custom railing they installed (just because I love it!!).They deliver what they say and do it in the timeframe they promise! > The workmanship is top notch! I'd recommend The Conscious Builder for sure! **Comment from The Conscious Builder Inc.:** > Thanks, Nancy! It's been great working with you on all your projects. **★★★★★ — M Quinlan, June 2017** > I recently had my basement re-finished with The Conscious Builder (it had previously been finished years ago, but it needed some changes to work for our family now). Working with Richard (project manager) and Shawn was great. They are both easy to talk to and conscientious about their work. I would not hesitate to work with either of them again. > > The basement turned out fantastic and is a much more usable space. Despite two major hiccups (leaking cracks in the basement behind previously finished walls), the job was completed on time and we are very please with our new basement. **★★★★★ — Garfield Downes, June 2017** > As a recent purchaser of a home, I was in the need of some renovation services to address some deficiencies that were common to 1960s-era homes. After asking around for some leads, I was referred to The Conscious Builder Inc by a friend. The consultation was very informative and the representative took the time to hear my needs and expectations as well as describe all the options that were available to me. The quotation for services that I received did an excellent job of breaking down the scope of work and cost of materials for each tier of activity (ranging from low to high pricing). It was easy to determine the type of work and associated cost based on the provided scope of work. The logistics and work activities were estimated accurately and the work was performed on time and on budget (this included setup, demolition, preparation, installation, clean up and tear down). Type of work performed: existing hard wood flooring removal, sub floor replacement and re-enforcement, tiling and carpeting with associated painting. I would highly recommend their services and provide repeat business for future renovations. **★★★★★ — Elizabeth Truemner, June 2017** > The Conscious Builder has done several jobs for us on our 120-year-old home. This company is very professional, prepares all the correct paperwork, meets all deadlines and budgets, and is very pleasant to deal with. All crew members are excellent workers and a pleasure to have in the house - they are very skilled, and very neat and tidy. **★★★★★ — Anthony Glaser, May 2017** > The conscious builder did a wonderful job finishing our basement. > > Honest, reliable, courteous, professional, helpful. > > And they really care about sustainable design and construction. **★★★★★ — Julie Vaillant, April 2017** > I hired the conscious builder as he was recommended to me through a friend of mine. The owner, Casey Grey made it a point to meet with me , provide a detailed estimate, timelines and prices. Casey is extremely honest and up front. This contractor hires experienced workers and what was important to me was that at any point of the reno if there was a question or an issue with what they discovered they contacted me to advise me and go through what my options were. The workmanship was extremely well done and I found his team to be effective, left the site clean every day before leaving and they were all extremely polite. My project was large in scope, from tearing down outside covering to re-insulation of exterior walls, windows and doors all changed , to inside walls being knocked, my kitchen being gutted , a support beam installed and full kitchen reno. we were on par for the budget and when there were costs I didn't expect Casey always came by to explain the rationale and we figured out ways to save on other things without sacrificing the expected outcome. I highly recommend the Conscious builder as Casey is not jus there to renovate... he wants to make your house more efficient which in the end saves you money! I was not disappointed and you will not be. I would hire them again for a project of this magnitude you must trust your builder and I trust The conscious builder. **Comment from The Conscious Builder Inc.:** > Thank you Julie for your review. It was a pleasure to work with you. **★★★★ — Richard McMillan, March 2017** > I hired the folks at The Conscious Builder Inc to design and carry out a major kitchen renovation as well as refinishing the pine floors on the ground floor of my house. The cabinets were manufactured using wood harvested from my own property. Also the wood for the ceiling was milled from my own lumber. The job was completed on schedule, and even though a few surprises were found in the 100+ year old house, it was within budget. I am very pleased with the work carried out by Casey and his crew. **Comment from The Conscious Builder Inc.:** > Thank you Richard, we are glad to have worked with you. **★★★★ — e. jane wilson, architect, Feb. 2017** > Casey and his team did a wonderful job on our passive house standard home. They tackled some of unusual features that I had designed without problem. Good teamwork. **Comment from The Conscious Builder Inc.:** > Thank you Jane! It was a very interesting project. We are glad to have worked on it. **★★★★★ — lil\_debbie18, Nov. 2015** > I was very impressed with all of their crew. They were very effecient and friendly . I would highly reccomend them ! > Thanks > Debbie Crepin **★★★★ — rachaelst, Feb. 2015** > We are the Rachael Project. > > While narrowing down our options of potential home purchases, I nicknamed this house “the ugly house”. Winter came a few weeks after move-in & we were freezing despite a new furnace. An energy audit revealed extensive heat loss. We interviewed 5 contractors who gave wide ranging solutions & prices. Only Cornelius Grey Construction advised a solution that matched our energy consultant’s. Casey helped us plan a reno to make our home more energy efficient & aesthetic. > > We wanted an eco-conscious approach to our reno. This wasn’t treated as a special request, it’s how they do business. > > As challenges developed, we always felt that this team had our best interest at heart. They took the time to problem solve with us & industry experts and learn about new products & proper installation. Doing it right was more important then doing it quick. They were confident in their subcontractors & so were we. Kane was very conscientious of the quality of the work & the impact of the renovation on our daily lives. > > We had some concerns after our project was completed & paid. They were efficiently addressed this year. > > Friends told us it will take longer & be more expensive in an older home -- this proved true, but a good contractor will guide you through. We’ve seen the TV shows of bad contractors -- Casey, Kane & Jesse’s work won’t show up there, they treat your home like their home. > > Now we don’t call her “the ugly house” & we’re warmer in the winter. We’d recommend this team for work on your home. **★★★★★ — shaneflynn, Nov. 2014** > We hired Cornelis Grey construction to build our custom single family home after having experienced working with Casey during his past life as a foreman with another builder several years ago. That experience taught us that Casey was a thoughtful, passionate, honest and dedicated professional. When we decided to build a new home for our growing family we immediately knew we wanted to work with Casey again and were very happy with the team of professionals that he had assembled to work with him. Casey's passion for environmentally responsible design and construction matched our desire to build an R-2000 home. As with any large scale project there were challenges and obstacles along the way but the team worked through those with professionalism and dedication keeping us informed and involved in the process along the way. Communication is a key aspect of a project of this size and Casey and team were always available to answer questions or just reassure us that everything was under control. Given the opportunity, we would hire the team again... and at some point in the future we probably will! ## Selected projects - [Westboro R-2000 Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/westboro-r-2000-home-pj-vj~769539) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 36 - Description: Not only does this house look phenomenal, it actually performs! This R-2000 home is over 50% more efficient than today's typical code built home. It boasts triple glazed windows, radiant heat, R-34 walls and an ACH of less than 1.5. This means that these homeowners can enjoy their stylish home in comfort. You won't find any cold rooms in this house! Custom cabinetry, floor to ceiling windows, custom glass, a curbless shower, engineered hardwood and a great room with a gas fireplace are just some… - [Powder Room and Entry](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/powder-room-and-entry-pj-vj~1472483) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 8 - Description: Once a front porch, now a beautiful powder room. This stunning powder room features wainscoting, exquisite wallpaper, a heated floor and high end fixtures. The wall mounted toilet and sink save room and make the powder room feel much larger than what it really is. The added window, which was designed to match the existing windows, fills the room with sun light. The patterned wall paper is mesmerizing and ties the wainscoting and marble floor together perfectly. With proper planning, a beautiful… - [Fifth Ave](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fifth-ave-pj-vj~510301) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 35 - Description: There were 2 main factors that drove the decisions for the young couple who own this house. Most importantly,they wanted to improve the efficiency of their home. Secondly, they wanted to make sure they had plenty of room to accommodate family and friends. When working with older homes on tight lots, these are not easy tasks to accomplish, however, they are very possible. We were able to bring the home from an ERS of 56 to an ERS of 83. All of this was done without changing any windows or adding… - [Lakeway](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeway-pj-vj~344631) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 11 - Description: This addition is as seamless as they get! On this project we extended the side of the house by 12' with a complete basement below. The foundation is an ICF and the siding is board and batten to match the existing. On this project we brought the house up to drywall stage and then the homeowner took over for the interior finishing details. This is not uncommon when homeowner wants to save some money. We'll deal with the structure of the project and you can make it look good if that is what you wan… - [Country Elegance](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/country-elegance-pj-vj~1240872) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 9 - Description: For this husband and wife, starting and ending the day in a room that brings serenity was a must. The clawfoot tub in a corner with a chandelier above it and surrounded by windows was a must for the lady of the house. This bathroom makes any woman feel like a queen. The extra large shower and rain head is what every man needs to feel like a king. There is plenty of storage to be found in the 2 medicine cabinets and free standing cabinet that can be swapped out whenever you like. Just like the me… - [Powder Room Simplicity](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/powder-room-simplicity-pj-vj~1240889) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 6 - Description: What do you get when country, modern and retro get jammed into a powder room? A feeling of freedom, peacefulness and nostalgia. Nobody likes to be crammed into a little box when going to the washroom. This bathroom big enough for a wheelchair so it gives you room to breathe. The wall hung toilet saves the room that a toilet tank normally takes up and makes it easy to clean under it. It also prevents having to install a toilet directly on the wood floor. The open vanity, sourced from Restoration… - [Iona](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/iona-pj-vj~313186) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 4 - [The Conscious Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-conscious-kitchen-pj-vj~1240830) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 16 - Description: Functionality was a key factor when starting to work with Style Haus Interiors (Ottawa) through this Kitchen Design process. This home is the hub for family and friends. Ample counter space, access to the fridge without impeding the cooking area and an open concept space were top of the list. Of course, every kitchen needs to look great, too! The counter tops are concrete made by Threshold Design in Pakenham. The backsplash, trim and mantle (which you see in one of the pictures) are all Butternu… - [Traditional Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-kitchen-pj-vj~1472429) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 16 - Description: Family gatherings, pool parties, daily cooking, baking and socializing are all regular occurrences in the kitchen for these homeowners. We all know the party always ends up in the kitchen! Based on the obvious needs of this family, deciding to take over the family room as part of the kitchen was an easy decision to make. By doubling the size of this kitchen and adding a pantry, we were able to quadruple the amount of storage, usable space and fun! A tile floor was a must since the pool is just s… - [Oakhurst - Sun room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oakhurst-sun-room-pj-vj~1212210) - Location: Vaughan, ON - Photos: 12 - Description: How do we make the most out of our backyards? By putting in everything we would want in a vacation, of course. For this couple it was making sure they had plenty of room for their friends and a place to keep the mosquitos out while still taking advantage of the beautiful forest that flows into their backyard. This couple wanted the warmth of wood but without the maintenance required for high traffic areas. The answer was Douglas Fir Time Frames stained to complement the composite decking and ski… - [Custom Furniture](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-furniture-pj-vj~1109213) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 3 - Description: Everything we make is custom and handmade. - [Bell Rd.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bell-rd-pj-vj~451474) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 24 - Description: We brought in StyleHaus Interiors to help us turn the client's vision into reality. The clients loved working with them! And what a great design! Even though the laundry room is now smaller, it's much more functional. The office space is exactly what the clients wanted and bright. We also reused as much wood and trim as possible as well as reused some existing doors to keep with the style of the house. We love the reuse! The stairs completely changed the main living space! It looks like they wer… - [Rachael](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rachael-pj-vj~344763) - Location: OTTAWA, ON - Photos: 18 - Description: The homeowners originally approached us because of how cold their second floor was in the winter. They wanted this problem fixed as well as an updated exterior look with new windows. It turns out that you could actually see the top of the brick when you looked into their cold air returns on the second floor. This means that air from the outside was shooting up behind the brick and into their floor space... No wonder they were so cold! We contacted StyleHaus Interiors to do the design of the exte… - [Overbrook](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/overbrook-pj-vj~247414) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 19 - [Laurelwood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/laurelwood-pj-vj~313158) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 8 - [Willard Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/willard-project-pj-vj~2069952) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 9 - [River Road](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/river-road-pj-vj~2626872) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 52 - Description: For this project, the goals were straight forward - a low energy, low maintenance home that would allow the "60 something couple” time and money to enjoy all their interests. Accessibility was also important since this is likely their last home. In the end the style is minimalist, but the raw, natural materials add texture that give the home a warm, inviting feeling. The home has R-67.5 walls, R-90 in the attic, is extremely air tight (0.4 ACH) and is oriented to work with the sun throughout the… - [Willard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/willard-pj-vj~2626967) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 14 - Description: This bathroom was a must for the homeowners of this 100 year old home. Having only 1 bathroom in the entire home and a growing family, things were getting a little tight. This bathroom was part of a basement renovation which ended up giving the homeowners 14” worth of extra headroom. The concrete slab is sitting on 2” of XPS. This keeps the heat from the heated floor in the bathroom instead of heating the ground and it’s covered with hand painted cement tiles. Sleek wall tiles keep everything cl… - [Classic Family Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-family-farmhouse-pj-vj~7284395) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 61 [See all 19 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/the-conscious-builder-inc-pfvwus-pf~1040376584) ## Ideabooks - [Staircase Renovation Spring 2018](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/112177156/list/staircase-renovation-spring-2018) — 5 ideas - [Douglas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/92424469/list/douglas) — 3 ideas - [Beaverwood rd](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/92320510/list/beaverwood-rd) — 7 ideas [See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/consciousbuilder) ## Community Q&A **Q: Love the flooring. What is it made of where can I find this floor? THX** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It's reclaimed pine from the Ottawa River. We get our flooring from Logs End in Ottawa. Talk to Rob Black. **Q: Love the floor. What material and colour as well where do I purchase?** *(in Photo Questions)* I am curious about the floor, and where can I purchase it A: Hi there, Sorry about the delayed response. The flooring is Mirage Old Hickory Barn Wood, 5” engineered Cashmere finish, from Barwood Flooring in Ottawa. **Q: Love this backsplash! Would you share the name/ type? Thank you!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi there, The tile is Zuma Tinte Super White. **Q: where is the fireplace from? is it vent less and recessed?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Here is the link to the fireplace: http://napoleonfireplaces.com/products/lhd45-linear-gas-fireplace/ We built out the wall to accommodate the fireplace. It does vent outside as it is Natural Gas. We bought it through The Fireplace and Patio Centre in Ottawa. **Q: Where can I purchase the pendant lights** *(in Photo Questions)* Love this renovation. A: Multiluminaire in Ottawa. The manufacturer is ET2. **Q: What kind of granite is on the island? Thank you.** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Florata White Granite. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-28.*