The Construction Source

NOVEMBER 2020 The first iteration of Matt’s company was called ‘Duncan Harwood Design Build.’ In order to build their reputation, they started by taking on smaller projects, mostly kitchen and bathroom renovations. Fortunately, clients immediately took note of their quality, and the company grew quickly based off of word of mouth and referrals. The goal, however, was always to build new custom homes – and last year Matt and his team finally got their chance. Duncan Harwood was made a selected builder on an exciting new local subdivision, and the company rebranded to reflect their new focus. The subdivision in question is called ‘Boardwalk at Millpond,’ and is located in the heart of Dorchester, Ontario. It is the township’s first full scale community development of its size in more than 20 years. It is conveniently situated just seconds from the 401, 10 minutes east of London, and 20 minutes west of Woodstock. At the same time, it boasts the natural beauty of a more secluded location. The development can be described as “nature meets quality meets convenience.” Duncan Harwood is one of only four distinguished builders operating in the community. They delivered 21 houses in Phase 1, and they are excited about their future contributions to Phase 2. The entire subdivision will eventually comprise roughly 600 lots, and Duncan Harwood will be responsible for roughly a quarter of them. So far, the reception to the homes the company has already delivered has been highly positive. According to Matt, client satisfaction is “extremely high.” That satisfaction, Matt says, is a result of the company’s extremely thorough process and highly personal service. He says they truly go above and beyond to make their clients comfortable at all stages of the design and build process.