About the Owner, John L. Grieves

John L. Grieves originally began specializing in single-family homes but now builds everything from custom-designed homes to warehouses, strip malls and Shell gas stations!

In business for over a quarter of a century, he applies his skills and experience to every project his company undertakes.

Professionals will tell you that to successfully complete any new construction project it requires skill, experience and a builder who uses only the highest quality building materials. At Grieves Construction in Ottawa, you get all of this and more.

100% Commitment

John Grieves stands behind his company's work, 100%, no questions asked.  His reputation has been built on a solid foundation and a commitment to principle. Maintaining this reputation of honesty and quality means that Grieves Construction, will even turn down work that doesn't meet their standards. Who can say that?

This unbending commitment to quality and rigorous attention to detail shows in every fine Grieves home. The company specializes in building homes to the customer's specifications and features some of the most exquisite materials, including rich-grained woods from Latin America and fine granite countertops from the Philippines.

Custom Built Homes

Grieves in-house design and draft experts are on hand to provide custom design assistance. They give customers the ability to aid in the design of everything from cabinetry and amenities, to interior finishing touches and lighting solutions.  This way, each and every Grieves home is an unique, one-of-kind experience that suits its owner's personal taste.

Customers can also work from their own blueprints and photographs, or choose to modify one of the many designs in Grieves' comprehensive library of existing plans.  These unique plans have a wide range of customers tastes and designs in mind, and are well suited to today's sophisticated and discriminating buyer.

Commercial Projects

Grieves Construction applies their years of expertise and skill to larger commercial projects as well.  A combination of professionalism and high energy has earned them an industry-wide reputation for an ability to complete commercial construction efficiently and effectively.

Their list of construction credits include a 50,000 square foot warehouse, numerous strip malls, office buildings, and many gas stations, 10 of which they have completed since 1997. In addition to the many new commercial buildings, the company has also handled various large renovation projects, retrofits, and rebuilding projects throughout the area.

On-Site Construction Management

John Grieves is well aware of the importance of on-site management for any construction project.  Therefore, all Grieves' projects are supervised by highly-skilled and veteran building professionals. This gives Grieves Construction a big edge over the competition, and ultimately rewards the customer by saving time and effort.