we are Beam & Birch

We’re Sam and Lottie, a husband-and-wife team restoring older homes. Sam is a cabinet maker trained at the Amsterdam Furniture College; Lottie is an artist and home goods designer who runs the business side.

We serve the Digby, Clare, Yarmouth and Argyle areas.

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what we build

  • Bathrooms & Kitchens

    Porches & Patios

  • Kitchen

    Kitchens

  • Decks and Patios icon

    Decks

  • Custom Furniture

  • Bathrooms

  • Basement Remodels

    Basement Remodels

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what we stand for

Renovation shouldn’t mean chasing contractors or facing surprise bills. We combine skilled carpentry with clear planning and honest communication. Weather and supplies permitting, we take on one project at a time, so your home gets our full attention from start to finish.

  • "Beam & Birch’s excellent communication made a daunting experience feel much more manageable."

    “It was a pleasure to work with Sam and Lottie of Beam & Birch. Their excellent communication made a daunting experience feel much more manageable. Sam’s integrity and concern for our satisfaction were of great value. We were very pleased with the completed project.”

    — Danielle M. | Yarmouth, NS

  • It never felt overwhelming. Sam delivered exactly what was discussed in a professional, prompt manner.

    “From the first meeting to the finished project, Sam made the project of building a bathroom in our basement easy on us. It never felt overwhelming. He delivered exactly what was discussed in a professional, prompt manner. Everything was laid out, including billing, timeline, and steps of the project. The finished project looks fantastic and is very functional. We are very happy with it highly recommend Beam & Birch Workshop.”

    — Linda & Rob | Yarmouth, NS

  • I highly recommend Beam & Birch if you want quality work, on time and on budget!

    “It was a fantastic experience from quote to completion. Sam is very professional and courteous. He came when he said he would gor the quote and the project. This may seem like a silly thing, but it’s not always a given in this area. He did great work and took the time to answer our questions and explained everything he was doing throughout the project. I love the online quote and invoice process, and I really appreciated the interaction and time taken to explain each part of the job. 

    — Denise R. | Yarmouth, NS

  • We often get compliments from folks that come by!

    “We are thoroughly enjoying our porch this summer! Thanks again for your great work. We often get compliments from folks that come by.”

    FOREST LOFT | Argyle, NS

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