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MEET THE CRAFTSMAN BEHIND THW

"Restoration isn't just about fixing what's broken, it's about respecting the story a home already holds."

Cesar Paiva
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Cesar was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and came to Canada in 1990, settling first in Montreal. His early career was in banking and economics — but it was always his hands that told him where he belonged.

He left finance to enroll in a carpentry trade school, followed by an intensive furniture-making program. What started as a course correction became a 30-year career spanning commercial and residential construction, new builds, restorations, and renovations across Canada.

Fluent in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish, Cesar brings as much care to client communication as he does to the work itself. He has a natural eye for interior design — for how a space should feel, function, and hold together over time — and a craftsman's instinct for getting the details right.

He now calls Liverpool, Nova Scotia home, and works with homeowners across the province who want their home built or restored the way it deserves.
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THW - The House Whisperer

THW stands for The House Whisperer — and while historic homes are where Cesar Paiva's reputation was built, the name speaks to something broader: a way of working that's attentive, skilled, and deeply respectful of every structure he touches.
We take pride in blending traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to bring that story back to life. Whether it’s preserving a historic structure or building something new, every project is approached with care, integrity, and a commitment to lasting quality.
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We believe the greatest compliment is a customer referral. That's why we provide all of our customers with the absolute best service and highest quality work, at fair and competitive prices.

CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS
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"I hired Cesar to restore my home from extensive flood damages. His workmanship was excellent, and he was exceptionally responsive. Most impressive was his determination to get the job done quickly, so we could return home but never at the sacrifice of quality."
— Faye Jones, Port Joli, NS
"Cesar's brief was to modernize our bathroom while keeping it in harmony with the rest of the house. He understood my vision and made suggestions I hadn't thought of, which worked wonderfully. I couldn't be happier with the result."
— Sandra Marquis, Liverpool, NS
"Cesar created the best kitchen I've ever had and my dream ensuite bathroom. His passion for his trade really shows in the final product. He is truly The House Whisperer"
— R. Alhouse, Liverpool, NS