
Quieter, deeper, and one of Muskoka's most beautiful lakes.
Lake of Bays is the quieter sister to the Big Three: deeper water, more rugged shoreline, and a community that values restraint in cottage design. We work this lake every season.
Every service we run in Muskoka, scoped for Lake of Bays. Click through for full details, pricing signals, and past work.

Ground-up lakefront homes built for Muskoka winters and four-season living.
Explore Custom Cottage Builds
Full gut renos, additions, and tasteful modernizations of legacy cottages.
Explore Cottage Renovations
Self-performed fieldstone, granite, and natural-veneer masonry.
Explore Masonry & Stonework
Floor-to-ceiling fieldstone hearths designed as the room's centerpiece.
Explore Fireplaces
Lake-view kitchens with stone counters and millwork built for entertaining.
Explore Kitchen Renovations
Spa-style ensuites with tile, stone, and natural light.
Explore Bathroom Renovations
Composite and cedar decks engineered for shoreline grade and exposure.
Explore Decks & Outdoor Living
Cedar shade structures over fieldstone patios, built to weather decades.
Explore Pergolas & Covered Decks
Armour stone terraces that hold a shoreline and look like they were always there.
Explore Retaining Walls
Two-storey boathouses and crib docks permitted to MNRF standards.
Explore Boathouses & Docks
Interlock driveways, natural stone walkways, grading, drainage, and lighting.
Explore Landscape Construction
Fieldstone, flagstone, and Techo-Bloc patios built on engineered base.
Explore Patios & Interlock
Cottage-side fixes done right, with the same crew that builds for our larger clients.
Explore Repairs & Handyman ServiceNorthern Oaks is a Muskoka-based general contractor and masonry firm. Live crew, one project manager, one contract, weekly photo updates.
More about usA clear six-step path so you always know what comes next, no surprises, no scope creep.
Send us the project details through the form, email, or a phone call.
We reach out to learn more about your goals, timeline, and budget range.
We meet you on site, walk the property together, and take measurements.
You receive an in-depth, fixed-price proposal covering the complete project.
Confirm final changes, sign off, and pay the deposit to get booked in.
When your scheduled start date arrives, our crew shows up and the work begins.
"We had an excellent experience with Northern Oaks Contracting. Rob was always friendly, professional and very knowledgeable in many different areas. Not only did he do a great job with our renovation but he noticed and helped us out in some other areas too."
"I hired Northern Oaks for a driveway extension as part of my home renovation so I could park two additional cars, and I'm really impressed with the results. The quality of the work and craftsmanship really stand out. It's been over 6 months and it's held up perfectly."
"The Northern Oaks Contracting crew has been amazing to work with from start to finish. Their ability to keep both customers and trades well-coordinated has made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a reliable and professional team!"
"Robert installed a kitchen backsplash for us. Communication was great and he showed up to do the work when he said he would. The price was very reasonable and quality of work excellent. Would definitely recommend them."
"We hired Rob to complete a chimney rebuild and do some work on an exterior and interior wall. The work was completed within the agreed upon time frame and when we had an issue with the fireplace after the chimney rebuild Rob was speedy to come back and sort it out."
"My property manager recommended Rob. I obtained multiple quotes, and his company stood out as the most professional and offered the best price. I highly recommend them, excellent customer service and I'm very satisfied with their work."
Named #1 by the Quality Business Awards for craftsmanship, transparency, and on-time delivery across Muskoka.
Real projects, real progress shots. Tap through for the full story on any of them.
Yes, from Baysville and Dwight through Dorset and the surrounding lakes. It is a large geography and we plan crew travel and material staging around it.
The Township of Lake of Bays building department, with additional approvals for shoreline and septic work. We prepare and submit the application and manage the inspection sequence.
Yes, and the off-season is often the best time to do it. Working October through May means the project is finished before your season starts and the site is not competing with family use.
Regularly. Additions here usually involve matching an existing roofline, upgrading the foundation, and bringing older sections up to current insulation and structural standards at the same time.
We assess access before quoting: truck turnaround, grade, culverts, and where materials can be safely staged. That assessment is part of the estimate rather than an extra charge discovered mid-build.
Yes, a five-year workmanship warranty on our own work, on top of the manufacturer warranties on materials and equipment.

Walk the site with us. We follow up with a fixed-price proposal, usually within two weeks.

How to decide between repair and rebuild on a Lake of Bays boathouse, what the township requires, and when marine construction can actually happen.
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Additions almost always cost more per square foot than the rest of the cottage. Here is why, and what actually drives the number on a Muskoka lot.
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Veneer vs full masonry, chimney code basics, WETT inspections, and real cost bands for a Muskoka stone fireplace project.
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