Hamilton & Southern Ontario

Built properly.
Never ordinary.

Custom carpentry and renovation work for people who care how it's built—not just how fast it gets done.

Unconventional Craftsman emblem with a red feather, saw blade, mountains, and the words Craft without convention
UC — Craft without convention
Built to lastMaterials and methods chosen for the real world.
Details matterFit, finish, and function all get the same attention.
One craftsmanClear communication from the quote to the final walk-through.

What I build

Carpentry without the
cookie-cutter approach.

01

Decks & outdoor carpentry

Purpose-built decks, stairs, guards, porches, and exterior upgrades made for Ontario weather.

02

Doors, trim & finish work

Clean installation, careful fit, and the details that make the whole room feel finished.

03

Renovations & repairs

Straight answers and practical fixes—from structural surprises to the last piece of baseboard.

Built from the shop

Smaller projects.
Same standard.

I'm developing a small-run collection of practical woodworking projects—pieces I can build locally, refine properly, and make to suit your space.

Ask about a custom piece
01In development

Shelving & storage

Bookcases, cubbies, entry benches, and useful pieces built around the space you actually have.

02In development

Kids' outdoor furniture

Picnic tables, benches, and chairs made sturdy enough for real play and easy enough for parents to live with.

03Custom commissions

Small builds with a purpose

Have an idea that doesn't fit a store-bought solution? Bring me the problem and we'll shape the right piece.

Selected work

The proof is in the finish.

A few completed projects, shown alongside the work it took to get there.

Finished black and white kitchen with a large island and pendant lighting
Finished
White and black kitchen cabinetry being installed during renovation
In progress
01

Interior renovation

Kitchen renovation

A bright, high-contrast kitchen finished with crisp white cabinetry, black accents, and a generous central island.

Finished covered entry with broad grey stairs and black-and-white railings
Finished
Wood entry stairs and railings partway through the rebuild
In progress
02

Exterior carpentry

Covered entry rebuild

A wide, welcoming stair and landing rebuilt with layered angles, durable finishes, and clean black-and-white rails.

Finished black storm door installed at a brick home entrance
Finished
Older decorative storm door before replacement and opening repair
Before
03

Doors & finish work

Exterior door upgrade

A worn exterior opening repaired and finished with a clean, modern storm door for a sharper, more weather-ready entrance.

UC feather emblem

About the shop

There's a difference between getting it done and getting it right.

Unconventional Craftsman is an independent carpentry business built around honest advice, careful execution, and work I'm willing to put my name on.

Have a project in mind?

Let's build something
worth keeping.

Tell me what you're planning, where the project is, and when you'd like to get started. I'll review the details and get back to you directly.

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