From the Ground Up Construction was established in 1999 by owner and sole proprietor Joshua Wassenaar in the scenic Muskoka Lakes Region.
Having learned carpentry at an early age from his father, quality work and craftsmanship form the backbone of the company.
commercial general contractor, construction site management, Custom Home Builder, residential general contractor, Home Renovations, Cottage Renovations, Home & Cottage Additions, Lot Clearing, Building Design & Plans
Coordination of site prep to turnkey completion.
Coordination with surveyors for pre-construction planning.
Excavation Scheduling.
Coordination of soil testing, concrete tests, rebar.
Tie-ins for underground servicing.
Trades scheduling including landscaping / asphalt.
Excellent relations with Engineers and Building Inspectors.
Liaison with Fire Marshall for Alarms / Sprinklers.
Good Understanding of all facets of building trades industry.
Sheppard Construction is proud to produce the quality that once existed. We are one of the very few builders around today that use our own in-house trades' people. Our own team completes every detail of the project, right from the concrete footings to the paint on the walls. This is how we produce such great quality and perfection in such a reasonable amount of time.
The Home Building Centre Gravenhurst transitioned from the Beaver Lumber banner to Home Hardware in 2001. The original store location resided on Church street (behind the Independent Grocery Store) in Gravenhurst. It was a small, unique retail outlet that mostly serviced the contractor trades for decades.