Building envelope
Where the house, septic and drive fit among the trees.
DURHAM REGION
DESIGN-BUILD & PLANNING · UXBRIDGE, ON
Design-Build Contractor in Uxbridge, ON
Henley Contracting is a design-build contractor in Uxbridge for custom homes on wooded lots and properties on the Oak Ridges Moraine. We plan the house around the trees, the slope and the planning rules, confirm what the lot allows before design is final, and then build the home with the same team, keeping the forest intact around it.
- SERVICE
- Design-Build & Planning
- AREA
- Uxbridge, ON
- REGION
- Durham Region
- CALL
- (905) 576-9714
01 / OVERVIEWDESIGN-BUILD & PLANNING · UXBRIDGE
DESIGN-BUILD & PLANNING · UXBRIDGE
Forest homes in Uxbridge
A wooded lot in Uxbridge is beautiful, and fragile. The house, the driveway, the septic and the construction area all need space, and every tree removed is gone for good. Good planning keeps the clearing as small as possible and places the house where the light and the views are best.
Much of the township sits on the Oak Ridges Moraine, where extra planning rules can apply. We check the lot's status before design so the plan fits the rules from the start.
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01 / SMALL FOOTPRINT
Clearing kept to what the house needs.
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02 / TREES PROTECTED
Root zones fenced during construction.
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03 / MORAINE CHECKED
Planning status confirmed early.
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04 / TOWNSHIP PERMITS
Applications to the Township of Uxbridge.
02 / WHAT WE BUILDDESIGN-BUILD & PLANNING · UXBRIDGE
Planning a wooded lot
Light
Openings placed to catch sun through the canopy.
Drainage
Water managed on a forest floor.
Approvals
Township, moraine rules and Lake Simcoe Region or TRCA review.
03 / IN FOCUSDESIGN-BUILD & PLANNING · UXBRIDGE
Building in the woods
Trucks, excavation and stored materials can damage trees well beyond the house. We plan the construction area as carefully as the house itself.
04 / IN FOCUSDESIGN-BUILD & PLANNING · UXBRIDGE
Design that suits the forest
A home in the woods looks best when its materials and colours echo the setting. Dark siding, natural wood, stone and large windows let the house sit quietly among the trees. We help you choose finishes that also stand up to shade, moisture and falling branches over time.
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Heating a home in the woods
Tall trees shade the house and keep it cooler in summer but colder in winter. We size the heating system, plan window placement for winter sun and consider the long-term cost of keeping a forest home comfortable, so there are no surprises in the first cold season.
06 / IN FOCUSDESIGN-BUILD & PLANNING · UXBRIDGE
Near Uxbridge
We also plan and build in Port Perry, Sunderland and Pickering. See also custom homes in Uxbridge.
Have a wooded lot in Uxbridge? Tell us about your project.
CLIENT REVIEWSIN THEIR WORDS
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Abraham Omogeroh
Great person to work with
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Marilyn Caccamo
The quality of work is exceptional, and the owners are friendly, approachable, and have a wealth of knowledge in the industry.
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Vsevolod M
Great company to work with. Attention to details, customer service and friendly communication.
Highly recommend.
QUESTIONSUXBRIDGE, ON
Frequently asked questions
Can't find your answer? Tell us about your project and ask us directly.
Does the Oak Ridges Moraine limit what I can build?
On some lots, yes. Extra planning rules can apply, and we confirm the lot's status before design.
How many trees will need to come down?
Only what the house, drive and septic need. We plan the smallest clearing that works.
Who issues permits in Uxbridge?
The Township of Uxbridge.
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YOUR PROJECT
Planning a home or renovation in Uxbridge?
Tell us about your property and what you have in mind. We will help you work out the scope, budget and next steps before anything is priced.
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