Guides
Renovation planning guides
Renovation permits in Ottawa, and who may sign the drawings
What needs a permit, what a BCIN is, when an architect or engineer is legally required, and what the inspections are actually for.
Holdback, HST and warranty on a renovation
The ten per cent statutory holdback and the 2026 annual-release rules, why ordinary renovations do not generally qualify for the GST/HST new housing rebate, and where Tarion stops.
A renovation brief that makes quotes comparable
Describe what does not work today and how the space will be used.
Planning a renovation while living at home
Discuss access, temporary room use and daily handover before work begins.
Comparing renovation quotes and allowances
Find the scope differences behind renovation totals before choosing a proposal.
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Share your project details to request a quote.