Carpentry and Custom Homes Annapolis Valley

A new home. A better space. A deck to enjoy it all. Decks, siding, renovations and new builds with Dormet Sheppard.

Small sheathed building with open roof framing in a rural setting

What we do

Building something new or making more of the home you have? Start with the work you have in mind.

Small sheathed building with open roof framing in a rural setting

New builds

Bring your new-home plans to the conversation, from the early stages to the work ahead.

Cedar-tone deck with curved dark balusters and wood steps

Decks

Make more of the space outside, with decks and steps that connect home and yard.

Wide view of siding installation on a house elevation

Siding

Update the outside of your home with siding and exterior finishing work.

Diagonal white feature wall in an unfinished interior

Renovations

Rework an existing space or focus on the carpentry details that bring it together.

Garages

Metal roofing

Timber frames

Insulated foundation forms in an open rural building siteStud walls and subfloor surrounding a stair opening

Meet Homes by Dorm

Homes by Dorm is led by Dormet Sheppard, a carpenter and general contractor working on decks, siding, renovations, new builds and more.

Most of the work is in the Valley, with projects considered as far as Middleton. Whether you’re starting with a few ideas or a set of plans, call Dormet to talk through the next step.

Recent projects

Decks, siding, carpentry and builds taking shape. Explore the photographs for a closer look at finished details and work in progress.

Supplied before-and-after comparison showing entry steps
Before & after

A fresh approach to the entrance

Cedar-tone deck with curved dark balusters and wood steps
Decks

Warm wood and clean lines

Insulated foundation forms in an open rural building site
New builds

The beginning of a build

Diagonal white feature wall in an unfinished interior
Renovations

Detail makes the difference

Wood-shingle facade with windows above an existing deck
Exterior detail

Shingles and window trim

Broad timber entry steps beside a gravel approach
Decks & steps

A welcoming way in

Low wood deck beside a house with a gazebo on one side
Decks

Room for outdoor living

Wrapped addition with unfinished window and door openings
Construction

Taking shape

Insulated foundation partitions at a building site
Construction

Below the floor

Sheathed two-storey building shell beside a gravel lane
New builds

From plans to structure

Stud walls and subfloor surrounding a stair opening
New builds

Inside the framing

Small wood porch deck with black balusters
Decks

A small porch, finished simply

Siding elevation with scaffolding and exposed foundation
Siding

An exterior in the making

Mixed lap, vertical and shingle siding on a garage gable
Siding

Texture, trim and contrast

Wood deck with dark balusters and entry steps
Decks

A place to step outside

Project photograph preview

What are you planning?

Call Dormet Sheppard with a few details about your project and where it’s located.