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Design-Spec Building Group
DSBG is an award winning builder of custom homes, estates, cottages and major additions and renovations throughout Toronto, the GTA and Cottage Country. We are a team of passionate and seasoned professionals that have the experience, technical knowledge and respect for our clients and are committed to providing them with an exceptional home and customer experience.

At DSBG, we specialize in understanding our clients' needs, priorities and their budget. We work collaboratively with our clients and the design team to transform a concept into an exceptionally well built and fully integrated home that employs the best building practices and materials available. As a primary driver for all projects, our systems and people consider how our clients live within their space and how they will experience it.
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DSBG is the GTA's premier provider of custom home building and construction management services. Our deep commitment to accountability, innovation and quality has earned us a reputation as a leader in upscale residential and commercial construction. Our management team has in excess of 80 years of combined construction and related management experience with highly seasoned site expertise.
Nick has over 30 years of construction management, sales, executive and business management experience in the construction and real estate development field and has worked for both local and large multinational construction corporations.
DSBG employs a robust pre-construction approach rooted in analysis, preparation and risk mitigation. We work closely and collaboratively with our clients, including their architects and designers, to complete an exhaustive review of every element of the project. This includes establishing critical path schedules and project control budgets.
Reviews (9)
Denise Simas Baltazar
Denise Simas Baltazar
Jan 25, 2021
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Nick and his team performed a high quality & intricate renovation to our home timely and efficiently. Nick and his team managed the entire project and ensured that all our questions throughout were addressed and kept us involved during the whole process. If there is one word that I would use to describe DSBG it would be "Trustworthy"
Sandra Roiati
Sandra Roiati
Jan 04, 2021
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Dear Mr. Malfara:
The decision to renovate our home came after much research and deliberation. We knew there would be surprises, particularly when building a second-story addition on an existing 88 year-old bungalow. A trustworthy, working relationship with a general contractor is the foundation for a successful project. Clear and direct communication prevents misunderstandings and false expectations that can ultimately lead to a breakdown in any renovation project and can be financially disastrous. In these regards, we made the right choice hiring you. Your experience, knowledge, and contracting
Paul Raff
Paul Raff
Jan 03, 2021
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We’ve enjoyed working with the team at DSBG – they’ve been able to execute on a high level and the results speak for themselves.
P. O'Donnell
P. O'Donnell
Nov 23, 2020
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After a number of years working on the design of our home and imagining every detail, we were anxious to find a partner that would be as passionate about bringing our vision to life as we were and, in 2018, we finally found that with DSBG.
Beyond the initial meetings with Nick in which we discussed the detail of the project, we were naturally concerned that all the reassurances we were given would translate through to the DSBG staff and specialist sub-contractors required to deliver the finished product. Although technically a renovation, the scope of the project was significant and required a
Joanne Spagnuolo
Joanne Spagnuolo
Sep 18, 2020
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We hired DSBG to finish our basement in 2010 and renovate our master ensuite in 2019. Both jobs resulted in a phenomenal finished product thanks to the DSBG team. We are so pleased with how both projects turned out. They made the whole process straight-forward from start to finish. We really appreciated the constant communication, design help, clear price quote, and their total professionalism. Any changes or issues that came up were addressed quickly. They were open and responsive to any needs and concerns we  had along the way.
We would highly recommend DSBG to anyone looking to do a major
Frances Biernacki
Frances Biernacki
Sep 17, 2020
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DSBG brought our dream home to life! Always professional, the team was friendly, accommodating and all had the same goal: making us happy. Custom builds always present challenges but we knew we could overcome anything with the right people on our side - and we did! DSBG was truly a valued partner and we could not have done this without them.
Teresa Malfara
Teresa Malfara
Jul 09, 2020
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I have had DSBG renovate my home in 2 Phases, In Spring, 2014 and Fall, 2016.
The advise, professionalism and Nick's expertise was beyond my expectations!
My projects were completed to perfection. I'm looking forward to a future Phase 3!
Thank you Nick and the amazing Teams working with you!!!
Teresa C.
Sean Hannon
Sean Hannon
Jul 02, 2020
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In 2016, we had Nick and DSBG fully renovate the main floor of our home and also a bathroom on the second floor. We live in an older Semi-detached home in the North Leaside area of Toronto, and we hoping to find a contractor that was familiar with the homes in the area, to try and keep any unforeseen conditions to a minimum.
It was clear from the initial meeting with Nick, that we had made the right choice in bringing DSBG in to renovate our home. The full process of developing specifications to the final finishes was clear and well defined. We were provided with a detailed agreement which identified
Dsm Dsm
Dsm Dsm
Jun 23, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
DSBG has now completed all 3 phases of our dream home project and we are extremely happy with the outcome. Thank you Nick, Stephanie, Melanie and Kyle for your continued dedication and vision ! We would highly recommend DSBG to our friends and family! Best Regards, DSM.