With a deep appreciation for nature's beauty and a commitment to sustainable design, our team specializes in crafting bespoke homes that seamlessly blend within rugged Nova Scotia landscapes, creating a serene and inspiring living experience.

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We specialize in architect-driven custom homes, which align best with our collaborative approach to construction. Teamwork between clients, architect and subcontractors is essential to execute the level of detail we strive to achieve. If you are a client looking for an architect, we can help connect you to one that meets your design goals. If you are an architect looking for a builder for your client, we would love to connect with you.
Tilia Builders is trained and experienced in constructing homes to stringent energy targets. We have successfully built several custom homes to the PassiveHaus level. Our team has a deep understanding of building science and are committed to promoting energy efficiency and sustainability in the Nova Scotia home-building industry.
Like many in the trade, our carpenters (including Tilia’s owner, Michael Mandale) started in the industry working on renovations. Renovations create great problem solvers. You become a great carpenter if you can solve problems quickly and effectively. We still love refreshing older homes and finding mindful solutions in renovations and remodelling projects.
Planning to build your dream cottage or moving to Nova Scotia? TIlia integrates an online project management platform to help manage our projects, building transparency for our clients. This allows us to keep our clients informed and up to date with their projects so nobody feels disconnected or left behind, no matter where you’re located.

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We have used Tilia Builders for two projects - a build from scratch and an extensive renovation. In both cases, we were thrilled with the work that Michael and his team did for us. The work site was always tidy, things were completed on schedule and on budget (almost!). We always found Michael to be diligent and responsive to our requests. We can’t recommend Tilia highly enough!

Janice & Paul
I will never be able to properly express my sincere gratitude to the Tilia Builders team for the exemplary work and guidance during my Ivy House Inn renovation. Gutting, shaping and updating a century old home is not for the faint of heart. Not only were Michael and his team professional, reliable, organised and extremely detail oriented but they were also incredibly skilled at what they do! I’ve had guests in trades come stay at the Inn who make a point to comment on the detailed work and craftsmanship… It was honestly the best experience I’ve ever had with something that could have been very stressful. I’d recommend the Tilia crew to anyone considering a reno.

Tara & Ivy
Building a house from a distance during a pandemic should have been a series of disasters. But alongside excellent architects, we were fortunate to have Michael and his team at Tilia. Their professionalism and fine craftsmanship resulted in a beautiful house completed on schedule. From our first site meetings in 2021 to a recent visit to resolve some finishing touches, we've appreciated Michael's resourcefulness, thoughtful communication, and exceptional responsiveness. The pleasure and ease we experienced in working with Tilia is (almost) matched by the pleasure we take in our home.

Jennifer & Sunil