One point of contact, always
You deal directly with Sami Rafeeh, our President, from the first meeting to the final walkthrough. No hand-offs between departments and no chasing answers.
Custom home builder · Greater Toronto Area
One builder, from first sketch to final key.
Oaksmith Homes designs and builds custom homes across the GTA. You work with one person from the first site visit to move-in day, under one turn-key contract, and construction is finished in under 12 months from permit.
The Oaksmith promise
Three promises, built into every home.
Completion in under 12 months
Every phase is planned before ground breaks. Long-lead materials are ordered early and trades are booked ahead, so your home goes from building permit to keys in under a year.
Turn-key design-build
Design, permits, construction, finishes and landscaping under one contract. One team answers for the whole home, so nothing falls between trades.
A President-led builder
Small by choice. Accountable by design.
Oaksmith is a boutique custom home builder founded by Sami Rafeeh. We take on a limited number of homes each year, so the person who signs your contract is the person who walks your site every week.
Large builders pass each project through layers of coordinators. We keep it simple. One person understands your lot, your drawings, your budget and your schedule, and answers for all of it.
- Decisions made quickly, by the person who knows your home
- Straight answers on cost and schedule
- Weekly updates with photos from site
- Trusted trades who work with us home after home
Sami RafeehPresident, Oaksmith Homes
Turn-key design-build
From lot to landscaping, under one roof.
Everything it takes to build a custom home, managed by one team and covered by one contract.
Lot and feasibility review
Zoning, setbacks, height limits, trees, grading and services, checked before you commit.
Architectural design
Plans drawn around how you live, by the architects and designers we work with every day.
Interiors and 3D visualization
See every room, finish and fixture in photorealistic 3D before construction starts.
Permits and approvals
Building and demolition permits, Committee of Adjustment, tree permits and conservation authority sign-offs.
Construction management
Scheduling, trades, inspections and quality control, managed by Oaksmith from excavation to final inspection.
Selections and millwork
Guided choices for kitchens, baths, flooring, lighting and custom cabinetry.
Landscaping and exteriors
Driveways, walkways, decks and planting, finished along with the house.
Handover and aftercare
A full pre-delivery inspection, a home manual and a direct line to us after you move in.
Where you're starting from
Three ways to begin.
Whether you own a lot, love your street or are still looking, we start with what the land allows.
Build on your lot
You own the land. We confirm what can be built, design to the lot and your budget, and take it from there.
Learn moreKnock down and rebuild
Love the street but outgrown the house? We handle the demolition permit, disconnections and site protection, then build new on the same lot.
Learn moreFind the right lot
Still looking? We review lots with you before you buy, so you know what each one allows and what it would cost to build.
Learn moreHow it works
Five stages, one team.
A clear path from first conversation to move-in day, with the same person leading every stage.
See the full processDiscover
A conversation about your lot, your goals and your budget, followed by a site visit.
Design
Concept plans, 3D views and a detailed, line-by-line proposal.
Approve
Construction drawings, engineering and every permit and approval, managed by us.
Build
Under 12 months from permit to keys, with weekly updates along the way.
Move in
A full walkthrough, your home manual and ongoing aftercare.
The 12-month build
Permit to keys in under a year.
The clock starts the day your building permit is issued. Design, pricing and ordering are settled first, so construction never waits on a decision.
See the month-by-month schedule- Month 0Building permit issued
- Month 2Foundation complete
- Month 5Roof on, windows in
- Month 7Drywall complete
- Month 10Kitchen and finishes in
- Before month 12Keys in hand
Sustainability
Built to use less. Built to last.
An airtight, well-insulated envelope comes first, then efficient heating, cooling and fresh air. The result is a quieter, healthier home with lower energy bills.
- Continuous insulation and air sealing, tested with a blower door
- Heat pumps and fresh-air ventilation with heat recovery
- Solar-ready and EV-ready from day one
- Low-VOC finishes for healthier indoor air
Our homes
Every style, built well.
Modern, transitional or classic. Each home is designed for its lot and its family, then built to the same standard.
Explore our homesWhen you build with Oaksmith, you have my number from day one. I review every drawing, I walk your site every week, and I hand you the keys myself.
Where we build
Custom homes across the GTA.
From our office in Mississauga, we build across Toronto, Peel, Halton and York Region.
Toronto
- Etobicoke
- North York
- Midtown and Leaside
- Scarborough
Peel
- Mississauga
- Brampton
- Caledon
Halton
- Oakville
- Burlington
- Milton
- Halton Hills
York Region
- Vaughan
- King
- Richmond Hill
- Markham
- Aurora
Building somewhere else in the GTA? Ask us.
Questions
Good questions to ask any builder.
Straight answers to what people ask us most. If yours isn't here, ask Sami directly.
Ask a questionHow long does it take to build a custom home?
Construction takes under 12 months from the day your building permit is issued. Before that, allow time for design and approvals: usually three to six months, or longer if your lot needs a minor variance from the Committee of Adjustment.
What does turn-key design-build include?
Everything from feasibility to landscaping, under one contract:
- Lot review, design, engineering and 3D visualization
- Permits and approvals
- Construction, finishes and millwork
- Driveway, walkways and landscaping
- Pre-delivery inspection, handover and aftercare
Can you work with my architect or my drawings?
Yes. If you already have drawings, we review them for buildability and cost, suggest changes where they help, and take it from there. You still have one point of contact.
Can you help before I buy a lot?
Yes. We review the zoning, setbacks, height and coverage limits, trees, grading and servicing of any lot you're considering, and give you a realistic picture of what you can build and what it will cost.
How is a custom home priced?
After concept design, you receive a detailed proposal that lists construction costs, allowances and fees line by line. You see where every dollar goes before you sign, and any change is priced and approved in writing before work proceeds.
Do you build net-zero or high-performance homes?
Yes. Every Oaksmith home starts with an airtight, well-insulated envelope, and we can design and build to ENERGY STAR, Net Zero Ready, Net Zero or LEED standards. See our approach to sustainability.
Start here
Have a lot in mind? Let's walk it together.
Book a consultation with Sami Rafeeh. We'll talk through your lot, your plans and your budget, then visit the site.
Book a consultationsami@oaksmith.ca