Carleton Place, Ontario

Built on hard work, not shortcuts

A residential construction crew built on quality work, honest timelines and doing right by the people who hire us.

Our story

Quality work. Honest timelines.

River Works Construction is a locally owned renovation and construction company serving Carleton Place and the surrounding Ottawa Valley. We focus on residential work — kitchens, bathrooms, basements, flooring, outdoor living, additions and garages — and we take on a project only if we can give it the attention it deserves.

Our approach is simple: the same crew that starts your project finishes it. No rotating door of subcontractors, no surprises buried in the invoice, and a schedule we actually keep. Before any work starts, you'll know what the job involves, what it costs and when it will be done.

Construction team reviewing plans on a jobsite

Our values

What we stand on

The standards we hold ourselves to on every job.

Honest timelines

We say what we'll do, then do it. If something changes on the job, you hear it from us first — with a straight answer on what it means for cost and timing.

Quality workmanship

Framing, wiring, tile, trim — the parts you'll never see get the same care as the parts you will. We build to code and beyond it.

Respect for your home

Your home isn't a job site to us — it's where you live. We keep sites tidy, respect your space, and clean up properly at the end of every day.

Local and accountable

One crew handles your project start to finish. You always know who's in your house and who to call when you have a question.

Where we work

Carleton Place and the Ottawa Valley

We're based in Carleton Place and work throughout the surrounding Ottawa Valley — including Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Perth, Smiths Falls, Lanark, Franktown and the west end of Ottawa. If you're close by and not sure you're in the area, just ask.

Get started

Let's talk about your project

Tell us about the project you have in mind. We'll set up a walkthrough and give you a straight answer on scope, timing and budget — free, with no obligation.

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