Durham Region
Curved Composite Deck & Walkway
ExteriorCompositeRadius edge
Durham Region · Est. 2021
Renovations built
the way a joint
should fit.
A Red Seal-led carpentry and renovation studio serving Clarington, Whitby, Oshawa and the surrounding Durham Region. Interiors, exteriors, decks and full custom finishings — one carpenter's standard, from estimate to final walkthrough.
13+Years, Red Seal
40 kmService Radius
2021Founded
Durham RegionCedar privacy screen + custom gate
What We Build
Six trades, one carpenter's
standard throughout.
Every project — small repair or full renovation — runs through the same Red Seal-trained hands, from framing to final trim.
01
Interior Renovations
Kitchens, living spaces and full-floor reconfigurations, finished to a millwork standard.
Framing · Trim · Millwork02
Exterior Renovations
Additions, siding and envelope work built to hold up through a Durham Region winter.
Additions · Siding · Envelope03
Custom Finishings
Cabinetry and built-ins made to measure — the cabinetry training shows in the reveal lines.
Cabinetry · Built-ins04
Decks & Railings
Structural decks, glass and cable railing systems, engineered for load and for looks.
PT + Composite · Rail Systems05
Bathroom Renovations
Full gut renovations — waterproofing, tile and fixtures handled to code, every time.
Waterproofing · Tile · Fixtures06
Basement Renovations
Legal-height finishing, egress and moisture control turning a basement into real square footage.
Egress · Insulation · FinishingHow a Project Runs
From first call to
final walkthrough.
1
Site Visit & Scope
We walk the space, talk through goals and budget, and confirm what's actually possible.
2
Estimate & Quote
A plain-language estimate, then a firm quote once scope and selections are locked.
3
Build
Scheduled milestones, staged payments, and updates you don't have to chase.
4
Walkthrough & Close
A final walkthrough against the original scope before the last payment is due.
Founder
Shane Takahashi
Red Seal Carpenter · 13+ Years
Shane founded High Bridge Homes in 2021 after more than a decade in the trade, trained in carpentry at Fanshawe College and cabinetry at Georgian College, with his apprenticeship completed through George Brown. That mix — structural framing and fine cabinetry — is why High Bridge projects look as good up close as they do from the street.
Red Seal CertifiedFanshawe — CarpentryGeorgian — CabinetryGeorge Brown — Apprenticeship
Recent Work
A few jobs worth
a second look.
Real project photography replaces these placeholders at build — shown as elevation sketches for the design pass.
Durham Region
Cedar Privacy Screen & Gate
ExteriorCedarCustom gate
Durham Region
Tiled Walk-In Shower
BathroomTileWaterproofed
Included With Every Project
Never wonder what's
happening with your build.
Every High Bridge Homes client gets a private portal. Log in any time to see exactly where your project stands — no chasing, no guessing, no waiting on a call back.
- When we'll be on site next — and whether the job is on schedule
- Milestones reached and remaining — tiling, fireplace, cabinetry, walkthrough
- Progress photos — before, during and after, updated as we go
- Your selections — every material and finish you've chosen, in one place
- Quotes, invoices and payments — what's been paid, what's next, what it covers
- Message Shane directly — right in the portal, no lost email threads
Kitchen ReconfigurationOn Track
Week 7 of 11Sep 26Completion
Aug 19Next On Site
64%Complete
Milestones
✓Rough plumbing & electrical
•Tiling — in progress
—Fireplace installed
Messages
Tiling starts tomorrow — I'll send photos end of day.
Shane · 2h agoPayment Schedule
Deposit (50%)$18,900Paid
Milestone — Framing$5,600Paid
Balance — Completion$8,400Due Sep 26
Client Reviews
Every review, five stars.
★★★★★
"As a Carpenter myself, I could recognize the quality of his workmanship. I would highly recommend Shane Takahashi."
Chris KellyEngineered flooring
★★★★★
"Wherever the other trades had cut corners, he took it upon himself to fix their work and get it right. He built a slat wall by the stairs that turned out beautifully — when the city inspector came by, he praised the build quality and the style."
Daniyal KhanBasement renovation
★★★★★
"The first 'contractor' left us in a total mess and disappeared. Then we met Shane… what a difference! I had custom ideas most would say could not be done, but Shane never said no and created them to perfection."
Susan WhellerKitchen, bath & custom millwork
★★★★★
"Shane provided a quote the day he came to look at the problem, fit us into his schedule and had the work completed within a short time. You would never know anything had been done… it looks perfect."
Deborah HuntBathroom repair
★★★★★
"Shane renovated the first floor of my 100 year old house — kitchen, stairwell, and extremely uneven flooring. Great communication throughout. The result is a house that feels brand new."
Graeme WagnerWhole first floor
★★★★★
"He helped us make informed design decisions every step of the way, and took great care to protect our existing furniture, pets, and living spaces throughout the project."
IbrahimStairs renovation
Service Area
Durham Region and
within a 40 km radius.
Based in Clarington, working east of the GTA across Durham Region. Outside the radius? Ask — larger projects are sometimes worth the drive.
ClaringtonAjaxWhitbyOshawaCourticeBowmanvillePort PerryHampton
Get In Touch
Free consultations,
straight answers.
Tell us about the project and we'll get back to you within one business day.