Gallery of Residential Projects

Jon Witzel Contracting Ltd. works on a wide range of residential construction projects, including custom homes, additions and interior and exterior renovations.  We look forward to any size of project. Please take a look at some of our favourite home building projects. We hope they inspire you.

Check us out in Our Homes London Magazine 
Spring 2018 Issue
Kerrie and Todd Jenken were determined to find a
contractor who shared their vision for their 1864 stone farmhouse and we are delighted that they called on us. With our passion and experience renovating Ontario’s old stone houses, the project was a perfect fit.

​Check out the full article and pictures.

“We sat here the first night and couldn’t believe it. We had talked about this house for so long, and it turned out better than we ever could have imagined." – KERRIE JENKEN
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Stone Bungalow

PROJECT SCOPE
1800 Square foot bungalow complete with fully finished basement

EXTERIOR FEATURES
Stone veneer to entire exterior along with painted vinyl framed windows and doors, arched window accents to front of house. Transom windows to allow for additional natural light throughout house

INTERIOR FEATURES
Stained oak trim throughout main floor including custom stain kitchen millwork, paint grade trim to finished basement. Fully stained custom staircase with wrought iron spindles, solid hardwood flooring to main areas, carpet to basement and master bedroom, ceramic tile to bathroom and kitchen including custom tiled shower and tub surround to ensuite bathroom. Fireplace to great room complete with granite stone surround and hearth, hydronic in floor heat

New Heritage Style Farm House

PROJECT SCOPE
Custom home in historic design.
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EXTERIOR FEATURES
​​Heritage details include impressive brick work with complimenting  pre-painted wood board and batten.
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INTERIOR FEATURES
Interior finishes include, hardwood floors, ceramic tile, custom kitchen and bathroom cabinets, stone fireplace with rough beam mantle, and painted white moldings and doors. The main floor has a large brick faced focal wall, completed with a decorative arch transition.

Traditional Bungalow with Large Detached Garage

PROJECT SCOPE
Construct 2185 Square foot house including unfinished basement, deck to rear of house with covered entryway and 770 Square foot detached garage at rear of home within the city of Stratford

EXTERIOR FEATURES
Stone veneer to front and side elevations 3’-0” in height with sections extending full height within front gable and full stone to exposed fireplace chimney. James Hardie Board and batten ceiling board to remainder of house and entire garage with white accent trims and white windows. Custom timber framing to front and rear porches adding character to this city house

INTERIOR FEATURES
Stained custom timbers line the ceilings throughout the main floor including kitchen, entryway, great room and hallway. Solid hardwood flooring throughout main areas with ceramic tile to kitchen, bathrooms and entryway. Stained staircase leading to unfinished basement with stained railings and painted spindles. Includes custom paint grade cabinets to kitchen, accent stone to great room fireplace including stained timber mantel

2-Story Stone and Stucco Home

PROJECT SCOPE
3144 Square foot custom house with 875 Square foot two car garage with 2 storey office/study and walkout finished basement

EXTERIOR FEATURES
Partial concrete stone exterior complete with large limestone banding and stucco above including all trims. Larger covered porch to front entry with natural timber framing, composite deck to rear of house and custom decorative balcony to master bedroom terrace door. All windows and doors painted in Industrial brown

INTERIOR FEATURES
Fully finished main floor, second floor study and walkout basement include large open concept throughout including joined kitchen, great room and informal dining room. Separate formal dining room includes wainscoting to walls. Dark stained paneling lines office/study walls which also includes custom stained curved staircase to study with wrought iron spindles and stained handrail. Custom kitchen includes both painted and stain cabinets along with built in benches for informal dining room. Basement consists of large open rec room with hardwood floor throughout and paint grade kitchenette/bar. Geothermal heating and cooling with hydronic in floor heat to basement, garage and tile to main floor

Modern Farm House with Covered Porches

PROJECT SCOPE
Construct 2015 Square foot farm house with fully finished basement, large 920 Square foot 2 car garage and includes 2 covered porches

EXTERIOR FEATURES
Includes grey clay brick  and banding to bottom 3’-0” of house for entire perimeter complete with horizontal vinyl siding above and vinyl shake accents to gable ends. Decorative wood grain overhead doors to garage, white vinyl windows with painted front entry door.

INTERIOR FEATURES
Painted trim and doors throughout main floor and basement including laminate flooring throughout with ceramic tile to washrooms and custom ensuite shower. Large stone fireplace surround complete with rustic timber mantel. Custom kitchen complete with granite countertops. Infloor heat to basement

Country Bungalow with Walkout Basement

PROJECT SCOPE
1630 Square foot bungalow country home complete with large 915 Square foot 2 car garage and walk out basement

EXTERIOR FEATURES
Red brick exterior with board and batten siding to rear of house and garage includes large arched top windows to front of house with wrap around deck to main floor, stained timber posts and beams to deck and front porch
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INTERIOR FEATURES
Custom built stain kitchen with granite countertops including large island, natural pine accent timbers at ceiling, fully vaulted ceiling over great room and kitchen for large amounts of natural light. Hickory hardwood floors throughout house including bedrooms. Paint grade interior trim and doors ​​

Country Brick Bungalow with Stone Details

PROJECT SCOPE
Custom 2390 Square foot country house with fully finished basement and 785 Square foot garage

EXTERIOR FEATURES
Clay brick exterior to entire house along with decorative stone fireplace chimney coming off great room, white accents to exterior including windows, porch posts and all aluminum work. Composite covered deck off rear of house complete with glass railing system.

INTERIOR FEATURES
Includes large vaulted ceiling to open concept great room and hallway, large spacious kitchen with informal dining room and large island with raised breakfast bar. Main floor and basement include light stained oak trim and interior doors, vinyl flooring throughout kitchen, hallway and bathrooms. Engineered hardwood flooring to great room and carpet to bedrooms ​​

Country Bungalow with Stone and Board and Batten Siding

PROJECT SCOPE
Custom 2200 Square foot country house with finished basement and 850 Square Foot garage

EXTERIOR FEATURES
Accent stone veneer outlines the exterior of this house and complements the vinyl board and batten siding that is to the remainder of the home. Also includes natural timber framing to rear covered porch including posts and beams

INTERIOR FEATURES
Vaulted ceilings throughout great room, dining room and kitchen lined with stain rustic timbers from old barn located on property outlines the open concept of this home. Includes solid hardwood floor throughout, painted trim and interior doors. Large L-shaped stained staircase from main floor to basement. Hydronic in floor heat to basement and garage.

2-Story Ranch Style Farm House with Stone and Siding

PROJECT SCOPE
1430 Square foot 2 storey ranch style house with 605 Square foot two car garage, unfinished basement and wrap around covered porch

EXTERIOR FEATURES
Stone veneer to front of main house including second floor gable with brick to remainder of first floor and horizontal siding second floor. Stained timber beams and support posts to wrap around porch

INTERIOR FEATURES
Interior of house includes solid hardwood flooring throughout main floor and second floor with ceramic tile to bathrooms. Stain finish to custom kitchen along with granite countertops. 3 sided fireplace dividing great room and breakfast nook complete with reclaimed brick surround and rustic timber from previous century old home adds timeless detail to this country house. Includes stained staircase to second floor with large open to below area ​​

Brick Country Bungalow with Stone Details

PROJECT SCOPE
1625 Square foot bungalow with 880 Square foot 2 car garage and include partial finished basement and covered front porch and rear deck

EXTERIOR FEATURES
Red clay brick to entire exterior of house with corbelled corners and with stone accent to front covered porch, stone piers to base of columns on front porch. Rear covered pressure treated deck includes vaulted ceiling

INTERIOR FEATURES
Custom stains woodworking throughout main floor includes kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, fireplace surround, staircase and handrail. Dark hardwood flooring throughout main floor with carpet to bedrooms and ceramic tile to bathrooms and entryway​
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