Woodhouse Group

What Woodhouse Group does

Woodhouse Group is a third-generation, family-owned enterprise headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, founded in 1968 and reorganized in 2024–2025 into three operating companies: Woodhouse Contracting (general contracting, project management, and design-build for commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-residential projects), Woodhouse Restorations (24/7 emergency disaster response, property recovery, and environmental remediation including water, fire, storm, mould, biohazard, and hazardous material handling), and Woodhouse Group (real estate asset management, leasing, development, and strategic partnerships). The company is described as Ontario's largest independent insurance restoration company and serves homeowners, property owners, healthcare facilities, commercial clients, insurance partners, and real estate tenants across the Waterloo Region and Guelph, with extended reach through the EMRG Canada network.

The company's underlying technology stack is operations- rather than software-driven: IICRC-certified restoration techniques, the proprietary AirProTech UVC-LED air purification system installed in HVAC, WELL Health-Safety rated building management, and Built Green certified development practices (e.g., 55 Cork Street in Guelph). Capital deployment includes over $1.24M in solar panel installations across four owned properties. No software platform, APIs, or proprietary AI capabilities are disclosed.

Revenue is generated through project-based general contracting contracts, emergency restoration engagements (both one-time and via the BLUEPRINT pre-planned readiness program), insurance partner coordination, tenant leases, and owned real estate development. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific with no public tiers. The go-to-market motion is relationship-driven, sales-led enterprise field sales targeting commercial, institutional, and healthcare clients, supplemented by a vendor portal for trades and direct customer service for leasing and emergency inquiries. The company is privately held with no external institutional investors and is led by CEO Joe Woodhouse and Chairman Ken Woodhouse.

Name

Woodhouse Group

Legal name

Woodhouse Group Inc.

Website

https://woodhousegroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Woodhouse Group is a third-generation, family-owned enterprise based in Kitchener, Ontario, operating across general contracting (Woodhouse Contracting), 24/7 disaster restoration (Woodhouse Restorations), and real estate asset management (Woodhouse Group) for commercial, institutional, healthcare, and residential clients in the Waterloo Region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction and Restoration Services

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512)

akta.pro primary industry

Wood Rot, Water Damage & Termite Damage Repair (Wood Restoration) (HSAGABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Exterior Rot Repair & Wood Replacement (Rake Boards/Trim) (HSAGAIAI), Structural Wood Repair & Framing (Studs, Joists, Subfloor Patching) (HSAGABAF)

Keywords

• General contracting services
• Disaster restoration services
• Real estate development
• Emergency restoration response
• Construction management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kitchener

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. General Contracting Services: Delivers construction management, general contracting, and design-build services for commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-residential projects. Revenue generated through project-based contracts for new construction, tenant fit-outs, renovations, and adaptive reuse.
2. Disaster Restoration Services: 24/7 emergency response and property recovery services including water damage, fire damage, mould remediation, and environmental services. Revenue from both emergency call-outs and ongoing restoration contracts with homeowners, property owners, and insurance partners.
3. Real Estate and Asset Management: Property management, leasing, asset management, and real estate development. Revenue from tenant leases, property investments, and development projects.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Woodhouse Group operates as a unified portfolio of three distinct sub-brands: Woodhouse Contracting delivers general contracting, construction management, and design-build services for commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-residential projects; Woodhouse Restorations provides 24/7 emergency response, property recovery, and environmental remediation services for water, fire, storm, mould, and biohazard damage; and Woodhouse Group (Real Estate) manages leasing, asset management, real estate development, and strategic partnerships.

Product overview

Woodhouse Group operates as a unified portfolio of three distinct sub-brands under one family-owned enterprise established in 1968. Woodhouse Contracting provides general construction and design-build services; Woodhouse Restorations delivers 24/7 emergency disaster response and restoration across water, fire, storm, mould, and biohazard categories; and Woodhouse Group (Real Estate) manages asset management, leasing, development, and strategic partnerships. The three divisions share leadership, values, and community commitment while serving distinct market segments—construction clients, property owners in crisis, and real estate investors/tenants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Woodhouse Contracting General contracting, project management, and design-build services for new construction, tenant fit-outs, complex renovations, accessibility improvements, and adaptive reuse projects for commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-residential clients.
• Woodhouse Restorations 24/7 emergency response, property recovery, and environmental remediation services including water damage restoration, fire and smoke restoration, mould remediation, wind and storm damage, commercial drying, contents restoration, biohazard cleaning, hazardous materials abatement, reconstruction, and healthcare/institutional restoration.
• Woodhouse Group Real Estate Real estate asset management, leasing, real estate development, property investments, and strategic partnerships focused on acquiring under-utilized properties and transforming them into mixed-use commercial, industrial, and residential spaces.
• BLUEPRINT Emergency Readiness Program Pre-planned emergency response program for organizations that aligns mitigation and restoration strategies with operational priorities, including priority access to a 24/7 emergency hotline, detailed property profiles, and guaranteed faster dispatch.

Quantifiable outcome

• One-hour response time for emergency services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EMRG CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEMRG (Emergency Management and Response) network partnership that extends Woodhouse Restorations' service reach beyond its one-hour local response radius. Enables coordination for larger-scale emergency response situations across wider geographic areas.
• IICRCcoreTechnology or IntegrationInstitute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification. Woodhouse technicians are IICRC-certified in industry standards for restoration, mould remediation, and hazardous material handling.
• Guelph Humane SocietyminorOthersCommunity partnership for animal welfare initiatives. Woodhouse Group helped deliver 30 boxes of donated dog treats to support shelter animals.
• Kitchener RangersminorOthersSports team sponsorship supporting local junior hockey team as part of community engagement and brand visibility initiatives.
• OktoberfestminorOthersAnnual festival sponsorship supporting Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, one of Canada's largest Bavarian-themed festivals.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Broad incumbents

• PCL Construction: PCL is a major Canadian employee-owned general contractor operating across commercial, institutional, industrial, and civil construction markets nationwide. It competes with Woodhouse Contracting on larger institutional and commercial build projects in Ontario.
• BELFOR Property Restoration: BELFOR is the global market leader in property restoration and recovery, operating across more than 30 countries with extensive Canadian operations. It competes with Woodhouse Restorations on large-scale commercial and institutional restoration projects and brings significantly greater geographic scale.
• EllisDon Corporation: EllisDon is one of Canada's largest employee-owned construction services companies delivering general contracting, design-build, and project management across commercial, institutional, and infrastructure projects. It is comparable to Woodhouse Contracting as a much larger Canadian general contractor competing for similar institutional and commercial mandates.
• Pomerleau: Pomerleau is a major Canadian construction company providing general contracting, design-build, and project management for commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential projects across Canada. Comparable to Woodhouse Contracting for institutional and commercial mandates in Ontario.

Direct peers

• PuroClean: PuroClean is a North American franchise network specializing in property damage restoration including water, fire, mould, and biohazard cleanup. It directly competes with Woodhouse Restorations in residential and commercial restoration services, including through franchisees operating in Ontario.
• ServiceMaster Restore: ServiceMaster Restore is a major North American restoration franchise network providing water, fire, smoke, and mould damage restoration services. It competes directly with Woodhouse Restorations for insurance and institutional restoration contracts in Ontario.
• Paul Davis Restoration: Paul Davis is a national North American restoration and remodeling franchise network providing emergency response, reconstruction, and contents restoration. It overlaps directly with Woodhouse's restoration and reconstruction offerings for both residential and commercial clients.
• FirstOnSite Restoration: FirstOnSite is one of Canada's largest restoration services companies, offering 24/7 emergency response, water/fire/mould remediation, and reconstruction across multiple provinces. It directly competes with Woodhouse Restorations in the insurance-driven Ontario restoration market.
• On Side Restoration: On Side Restoration is a major Canadian restoration company providing 24/7 emergency response, water/fire/mould remediation, and reconstruction across multiple provinces. It directly competes with Woodhouse Restorations in the insurance-driven restoration market in Ontario and Western Canada.

Regional players

• BGIS: BGIS is a Canadian facility management and real estate services company providing property operations, maintenance, and project services across Canada. Comparable to Woodhouse Group's real estate and asset management division and to the property maintenance aspects of Woodhouse Restorations' institutional work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/p/Woodhouse-Group-100063769653110
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/woodhouse-group
• Instagraminstagram.com/woodhouse.group

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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