EXPERT EXECUTION FOR COMPLEX PROJECTS

  1. North Grid
  2. What We Do

We build custom homes and cottages from the ground up, undertake full-home renovations and major additions, design and install striking timber frames, and provide energy-efficient panelized construction.

We’re committed to transparency and open communication, and our technical mastery and innovative problem-solving means we’re able to say “yes” when others say “no.”

It’s why we’re trusted by builders to perform in remote areas with challenging logistics. We deliver quality craftsmanship on projects that require exceptional expertise.

CUSTOM HOMES & COTTAGES

Build your dream home from the ground up. We specialize in custom residential construction that demands expert craftsmanship and innovative problem-solving.

WHAT WE DELIVER

  • Complete design-build services
  • Timber frame integration and custom architectural elements
  • Energy-efficient construction with SIPs or ICF panels
  • Transparent budgeting and project management
  • Lake cottages, remote cabins, or primary residences

IDEAL FOR

Homeowners building custom homes on challenging sites, lake property owners needing remote access know-how, or anyone seeking expert craftsmanship on new construction.

RENOVATIONS & ADDITIONS

Transform your existing home with whole-house renovations or major additions. We perform “open heart surgery” on properties worth saving.

WHAT WE DELIVER

  • Whole-home transformations
  • Major additions (entertainment spaces, sunrooms, expanded living areas)
  • Deep energy retrofits and modernization
  • Structural modifications and foundation work
  • Complete transparency on budgets and timelines

IDEAL FOR

Homeowners who love their land but need a better home, those wanting to add significant square footage, or properties requiring complex renovation work.

TIMBER FRAME CONSTRUCTION

Expert timber frame design, fabrication, and installation. We create architectural beauty with structural integrity.

WHAT WE DELIVER

  • Custom timber frame design
  • Precision joinery and craftsmanship
  • Integration with existing structures
  • Structural engineering coordination
  • Subcontracting services for other general contractors

IDEAL FOR

New construction featuring timber frames, integrating timber elements into existing homes, or general contractors needing specialized timber frame expertise.

PANELIZED CONSTRUCTION

Precision-engineered panelized systems (SIPs and ICF panels) for energy efficiency, rapid installation, and superior performances.

WHAT WE DELIVER

  • SIP (Structural Insulated Panel) installation
  • ICF (Insulated Concrete Form) construction
  • Integration with conventional building methods
  • Energy modelling and efficiency optimization
  • Coordination of off-site manufacturing

IDEAL FOR

Energy-conscious homeowners, tight construction schedules requiring rapid enclosure, or projects needing superior insulation performance.

REMOTE ACCESS PROJECTS

Building on islands, in wilderness areas, or locations with restricted seasonal access. We handle the logistics that make most builders walk away.

WHAT WE DELIVER

  • Barge and helicopter logistics coordination
  • Ice road construction timing and planning
  • Equipment and material transportation
  • Seasonal construction window optimization
  • Complete project management for challenging sites

IDEAL FOR

Island properties, wilderness cabins, lake cottages accessible only seasonally, or any project requiring exceptional logistics coordination.

THE NORTH GRID PROMISE

a living room filled with furniture and windows
  • Peace of Mind – Sleep soundly every night knowing exactly where your money goes and what’s happening.
  • Comfort – Feel perfect in every room and in every season through advanced building science.
  • Beauty – Create spaces that take your breath away with timber frame mastery.
Construction workers review plans at a job site
  • Freedom – Build where your heart calls you, even in challenging locations.
  • Confidence – Know your project will finish on time, on budget.
  • Quality – Build once, build right, build to last for generations.
Lovely couple looking out the window
  • Health – Breathe easier and live healthier in your home.
  • Value – Maximize your investment, minimize your regrets.
  • Possibility – Make “impossible” projects reality through innovation.
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