Basement finishing
Turning an unfinished Ottawa basement into living space, with the moisture work done first and the permit sorted before the framing.
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Renovating in Alta Vista and the inner suburbs
This is the most interesting renovation market in Ottawa and the most technically awkward. Alta Vista, Elmvale Acres, Carlington, Overbrook and the older parts of Nepean are largely 1950s and 1960s bungalows and side-splits on generous lots, owned in many cases by the original family or bought by a second generation who intend to stay.
For an older bungalow basement, measure the clear height under joists, beams and ducts. The proposed use and applicable code determine whether the layout works or structural work is needed.
Soil and footing conditions vary across Alta Vista. Ask a qualified designer whether the proposed underpinning or addition needs a geotechnical review and engineered foundation design.
Lot size and zoning rules vary by property. Check setbacks, coverage, height and the current rules for any proposed addition or garden suite before design.
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Kitchen renovation
A full kitchen rebuild in an Ottawa house, from the layout and the permit question through to the cabinet lead time that sets the schedule.
Read moreBathroom renovation
A gut bathroom done in the right order, with waterproofing that will hold and a ventilation fan that actually moves air outside.
Read moreHome additions and extensions
Adding a room, a second storey or a rear extension in Ottawa, where zoning, a new foundation and Leda clay all arrive at once.
Read moreSecondary suites and basement apartments
Making a legal second dwelling unit in an Ottawa house, where the Building Code requirements are specific and non-negotiable.
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