Duku Design Engineering Construction

DuKu was a great team to work with when buying our forever home and executing a major supporting wall removal. We bought this house and had a vision - it was a challenge, we knew that, and DuKu helped us achieve our goal. Paul & team was always prompt, on-time and kept to his word (hard to find these days!) - and just all around good, hardworking people. They were extremely thorough and detailed with ensuring our expectations were met, and the safety of our home, us and their crew were top priority while removing a major load bearing wall, and installing the 20ft steel beam. We would surely recommend the DuKu crew for any renovations and will hopefully use them again in the future! Keep up the great work!

We couldn’t be more pleased with the care and attention Anne, Paul and their colleagues brought to our renovation project. It was a huge undertaking — two walls were taken out in place of studs, new floors installed, we got a whole new kitchen that included appliance installation, countertops, cabinets, backsplash and pot and pendant lighting. Anne, with her background in design and keen eye for detail, talked us through our vision and provided blueprints every step of the way. Paul, with his engineering background and motivated work ethic, helped bring our vision to life by working here every day ready to accomplish large tasks and always with a friendly demeanor. They both have a keen knowledge of different aspects of renovating and made great suggestions of where to find different materials. We worked out a budget and timeframe for our project and they stuck to it. We trusted our friends at Duku completely and we are ecstatic about our new open space kitchen and main floor that we plan on residing in for years to come. Thank you Anne, Paul and the Duku family!

Steph, Justin and Kin

I am very happy with my new kitchen! I really enjoyed having a designer (Anne) to give me advice on my choices . She was super to work with ! Paul, the other half of Duku, was also great. He was personable, cheerful, punctual, knowledgeable, competent and very willing to finish off everything to my satisfaction. It was an absolute pleasure to have them in my home. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone considering a renovation.

Our experience with Duku was positive all around.

They bridged friendliness and professionalism very well which was important seeing as though they were in our lives and house for many months. Estimates and Pricing were always fair and true to their word. Any surprises or problems that arose were dealt with swiftly and properly. Our timeline was extended - mainly due to the nature of our century home's unique and variable conditions but the end result was lovely.

The addition (large family room, entry and double garage) was built and finished beautifully. They saw through our vision and we get numerous comments on how amazing the new space looks.

For the most part - any sub contractors that were used were also timely and professional. Any discrepancies with this were dealt with immediately by the owners.

We will and have recommended Duku to anyone we know seeking new builds and renovations!

It was a pleasure working with Duku. They were reliable and responded quickly to our messages throughout the project. I liked how they were very helpful when we had other concerns around the house pop up, and they took the time to assess and explain each situation to us. I've already recommended Duku to my friends!

Duku recently completed work on our basement renovation. It was our first major renovation with a contractor so we were a bit anxious in regards to budget, design, workmanship, and of course collaborating to get our basement vision. Duku came highly recommended by a neighbour who had just recently had their basement completed. Anne and Paul met with us - their schedules are flexible - to take an initial design consult and take measurements. They came back after a reasonable amount of time with different designs which were easy to understand and incorporated what we saw as being vital to our basement living space. They provided an accurate budget before the project began which was on point throughout the build. Paul oversaw a number of sub-contractors and after every stage of the build we were consulted and given the chance to provide our thoughts on the direction of the renovation. While the physical construction continued, Anne worked continuously with us to find the right look and feel of the materials for the guest bathroom, wet bar, office space, and theatre area designs. By the time we were able to finalize the living space's creature comforts; we had an excellent image in our minds, and on paper, of what we should expect. With any project, time and budget are challenging. In our case, the renovation ran a bit behind schedule, but we found it to be acceptable because of the great workmanship and attention to detail and the fact that we were consulted in every step of the build and given honest and important feedback for our concerns. In the end, we would recommend Duku for your next renovation - big or small - because they are thorough, honest and will provide a great job to meet your budget.

Paul and Anne were a huge help as we renovated our 40 year old kitchen! From Anne's detailed help in giving us food for thought during the design process, to Paul's clear direction and persistence during construction, Duku offer a very comprehensive service.

Like any construction project, there were some bumps in the road but the Duku team were able to address any issues head on and get them ironed out with care and attention.

At the end of the project, we were left with a gleaming new kitchen, expertly installed and we are very pleased with the end product.

Thank you to the Duku team for your hard work!

Just want to give a massive shout out to Duku Design, Engineering & Construction.

18 months ago my girlfriend and I purchased a century home in Stouffville. Within 2 weeks of moving in there was a massive rainstorm that flooded part of our main floor. This continued to happen a further 4 times each time it would rain. We were heartbroken. We loved our home from the first time we saw it and couldn't believe we had this issue.

The cause being a 100 year old porous foundation which is not covered by insurance, neither the repair or damage.

We initially had a local leading "Foundation repair and waterproofing" company in to provide a water management solution for the outside of our home to hopefully stop the water from getting to the house. Within a week we had water in our house again and unfortunately a solution that had no guarantee or warranty. So of course no refund.

We proceeded to have a further 4 contractors in to look at the issue and quote it. To our shock we wouldn't even get a call back!

Kristine met Anne Dupuis and Paul Kucera through being a client of hers and we reached out to them for help. DUKU came up with a solution and proceeded with the work. Between jobs and scheduling the work took a month and a bit but even way before the work was complete we had no water in our home ??

To further add to the challenge, being a century home our house is located on the lot line with our eavestroughs encroaching on the neighbours property. Our wonderful neighbours not only let us access their property not once but twice this year for this repair which was a terrible inconvenience to them in the use of their yard. We are blessed with great neighbours and have much love for them ??

Can't say enough good about the foundation repair DUKU did on our home along with the water management solution. I know this isn't the prettiest of jobs like a bathroom or kitchen but as it pours down rain tonight we are celebrating as our new water mgmt solution keeps our home dry.

Thank you DUKU from the bottom of our hearts.

Kristine and Darren

Paul from Duku was extremely friendly, professional, and helpful with having a large leaking window at the front of our house repaired. He gave us our different options with their costs and was honest about what each would mean for our house. He has been great at keeping in touch to make sure the repair successfully solved our problem. We have another repair on our home that needs to be done (interior damage due to the water leak), and we are looking forward to having him fix that for us as well!

We had a great experience with DuKu. Paul came to our house and explained our options without pressuring us, he was very knowledgeable and approachable. We eventually proceeded with finishing the unfinished portion of our basement and Paul and his team did an amazing job. We also had a series of random jobs around the house that the Duku team was able to fix for us in an efficient way. After the jobs were done Paul followed up to make sure we were satisfied with the work. We are planning to use the Duku team in the spring to do some outdoor work. I would recommend Duku to anybody pursuing home improvement projects.

Paul and his crew did a fabulous job on a commercial property that I manage. They finished the job early and right in budget. I would highly recommend Duku to my friends and family!

Paul has done a number of jobs for us including roofing on two separate buildings which were both complicateda nd difficult jobs. The work was done in a timely manner and he was incredibly professional. He also took care of a smaller exterior paint job which we are very pleased with. We highly recommend him for any job you need done.

DUKU design has performed many tasks for us for over the last 5 years.

Since purchasing SouthBay Resort, a campground on Manitoulin Island, their first task was rebranding. We needed a new differentiated identity for our customers and they did a fantastic job.

They have designed new flyers, pamphlets,website, road signs and vehicle decals.

But that's not all. From small building repairs, grounds keeping and General maintenance they also helped in the build of a sleep bunkie.

After incredible work for our small business we hired them for a major home bathroom renovation. A complete gut and rebuild. From planning, designing, destruction, construction, plumbing, drywall, painting and installation... They truly do it all.

Thumbs up guys, don't stop working hard and great success!

When deciding to do a kitchen renovation, the idea of putting all the pieces (physical and mental) together scared me. I tried my hand at design apps and website tools and simply got frustrated because I couldn't make them work! (It looked simple in the promotion videos!). Working with Duku was amazing - they managed to get my vision onto the screen and make it 100 times better with visual aids that helped the planning process. Their knowledge, not only about design, but about the practical, every day things you need in a kitchen to make it functional, were really useful and helped make the whole kitchen renovation run a lot smoother.

Duku Design and Engineering Construction assisted us with the removal of an old gas burning fireplace. The surround of the gas insert had odd construction and required specific attention to structural issues. They did a wonderful job and went the extra mile sourcing a beautiful mantle to finish the space. We have a small child and their diligence and regard for our specific needs made doing the renovation with her safe and easy.