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Ottawa

We are a General Contractor that can assist you with any services from foundations to roofing.&nbsp;

Martin Claude Bechard Construction

Woodworking (Kitchen)

Attic insulation

Awning

Basement insulation

Basement renovations

Bathroom renovations

Caulking

Commercial maintenance

Commercial premises renovations

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Deck

Demolition

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Driveway sealant

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Excavation

Exterior insulation

Exterior painting

Exterior renovations

Exterior siding

Fence

Fiberglass balcony

Flat Roofing

Floor installation

Foundation cracks

Foundations excavation

Framing

Garage door

General renovations

Gutters

Gypsum, walls and/or ceilings

Handyman

Home adaptation

Home extension

House extension - Serious project

House maintenance

Interior painting

Interior renovations 

Interior wall insulation

Interlock

Kitchen renovations

Landscaping

Landscaping - Transport

Metal Roofing

Parging

Parking lines

Paving

Pergola

Pool

Post-disaster renovation

Pressure washing

Renovations - Garage

Rooftop patio

Shed

Shingles roofing

Skylight

Slate roof

Snow removal

Soffits & Fascias

Staircase & Railing

Stone wall

Stripping Flooring

Tiling

Waterproofing foundations

Window well

Wooden balcony

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I believe in the power of working together as a team to deliver the best results for our clients. Our team is made up of Contractors, Paid staff members, and Specialized trade members, all working together to ensure a smooth project build for our clients. We are passionate about what we do and strive to exceed our clients&rsquo; expectations.

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You can have peace of mind when working with us because we are fully licensed and insured. This means that should anything unexpected happen, we have the proper coverage to protect both ourselves and our clients. Our license shows that we are trained and qualified to carry out the work we provide, while our insurance protects you from any liability claims or damages that may occur during the project

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Rocaus

Architect

Architectural technologist

Carpet

Cooling systems

Decorator

Electrician

Engineer

Fireplace and stoves

Floor varnishing

Formwork

Foundations

French drain

Glass

Heated floors

Home lifting

House construction

Interior designer

Interior masonry

Natural stones

Plumber

Solarium

Sound proofing

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Axion Construction est une entreprise spécialisée dans la réalisation de projets résidentiels et commerciaux, avec une approche axée sur l’accompagnement personnalisé. Nous déservons la grande région de l'Outaouais, étant donné que nous avons les licences pour le Québec et l'Ontario. Nous soutenons nos clients dès les premières étapes du design, en proposant des solutions optimisées qui visent à respecter leurs objectifs esthétiques tout en demeurant alignées sur le budget établi. Grâce à notre expertise, nous aidons à transformer les idées en plans concrets et réalisables. Nous assurons également la surveillance complète du chantier ainsi que la coordination efficace des sous-traitants, garantissant une exécution fluide et conforme aux attentes. Pour les clients souhaitant plus de visibilité et de flexibilité, nous offrons une approche en gestion de construction, permettant une transparence maximale à chaque étape du projet. Avec Axion Construction, vous bénéficiez d’un partenaire engagé, structuré et à l’écoute, pour mener à bien votre projet du concept à la réalisation.

Axion Rénovation Construction

Concrete slab and staircase

HVAC

Heating

Insulation

Landscaping - Concrete

Water infiltration

Welding

Woodworking (furniture)

We are professional residential construction company specializing in all residential construction services. All of our services are located in our website. We provide fast, reliable, quality services you can trust on time and on your budget! We specialize in custom work and here are just some of the custom work we can provide you with: KitchensCustom bathroom/steam roomsAdditions/secondary dwellingsCustom Home builds and ICF constructionDesign and Build These are just some of our services we can help you with. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions we would be happy to answer them!

Managepro

Concrete sawing

Concrete surfacing

Culvert

Land surveyor

Landscaping plan

Masonry

Roads and piping

Septic tank

Hamilton

Custom Works

Ville Émard

Fentec

Decontamination

Epoxy

Montreal

Depuis sa création, 9382-2807 Quebec inc est reconnu pour son expertise en Armoires, Meubles. Nous desservons Eastern Ontario,Golden Horseshoe,Montréal avec passion et professionnalisme. Nous croyons en l'importance d'une approche personnalisée, adaptée à chaque client, pour garantir des résultats au-delà de vos attentes. Confiez votre projet à une équipe qui a à cœur votre satisfaction. Notre engagement est simple : offrir un service d'exception, centré sur vos besoins et vos aspirations.

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Select Urban General Contractors Inc.

Mountain

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I&#39;m a Sole Propietor . Specialize in Period Restoration ( Older Homes )&nbsp; &nbsp;All&nbsp; Decks , Dormers , Carpentry repairs&nbsp; and General Contracting.

Winges Carpentry Service

Kitchens By Design is an Ottawa-based company offering custom&nbsp;design and high-quality cabinetry at comparable&nbsp;pricing. Our team of experienced designers and our in-house production create&nbsp;complete kitchens, bathroom vanities, custom closets, built-in furniture, and more. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of service, product selection, and attention to detail.

All our manufacturing is done here in Ottawa producing truly custom millwork &ndash; exactly as you define it. Our designers work closely with you to provide full 3D artistic renderings and complete CAD drawings for greater accuracy. Our local, in-house production team ensures timely delivery and quality installation of your&nbsp;cabinetry. We also provide&nbsp;whole home interior design&nbsp;and we have an experienced team of renovation experts and sub-contractors to provide a one-stop-shop for renovations needed to complete your project.

Here at Kitchens By Design, we are committed to making every project a success, be it for new homes, condos, or renovations. We&nbsp;will design and produce&nbsp;cabinetry that is not only beautiful and functional, but fulfills our promise of value. &nbsp;Contact us&nbsp;to create the ultimate space that suits your lifestyle needs.

Kitchens By Design

Your project deserves expertise. YWL construction delivers outstanding Attic insulation, Basement, Basement insulation, Bathroom, Cabinet, Carpenter, Carpeting, Caulking, Commercial, Commercial maintenance, Concrete, Decking, Demolition, Doors and windows, Drywall taping, Excavation, Exterior painting, Fence, Fiberglass balcony, Floor staining, Flooring, Fourniture, Garage door, Garage remodeling, Gardening, General renovation, Glass shop, Gutters, Gypsum, Home adaptation, Home automation, Home extension, House maintenance, Interior masonry, Irrigation, Kitchen, Landscaping, Lawn care, Masonry, Natural stones, Painting, Paving, Paving stones, Post-disaster, Pruning, Siding, Solarium, Sound proofing, Staircase & railing, Stone wall, Tiling, Trees & hedges, Wall insulation, Welding, Wooden b

YWL construction

Home automation

Horticulture & Gardening

Irrigation

Tree services

Trees & Hedges

Water treatment

Cam Enterprises Inc. consist of skilled professional workers that are experienced in home renovation including painting, drywall finishing, tile installing, flooring and exterior finishings stucco, siding and brick work. Our staff is well rounded and easily repair any type of damages and service you until full client satisfaction.

CAM MANAGEMENT INC

Bringing quality, speed, and peace of mind to your Cabinet, Fourniture, Kitchen projects in Central Ontario,Eastern Ontario,Golden Horseshoe,Southwestern Ontario. Our mission is simple: to deliver value, quality, and a positive experience, every time. Let's connect — your project deserves expert attention. At Komfort Klosets & Kitchens, we’re driven by the belief that every client deserves exceptional service and lasting results.

Komfort Klosets & Kitchens

Arnprior

Imagine your perfect Air duct cleaning, Attic insulation, Basement, Basement insulation, Bathroom, Cabinet, Carpenter, Carpeting, Caulking, Commercial, Commercial maintenance, Concrete, Decking, Decontamination, Demolition, Doors and windows, Drywall taping, Excavation, Exterior painting, Fence, Fiberglass balcony, Fireplace and stoves, Flat roofing, Flooring, Formwork, Foundation, Foundation cracks, Foundations, Fourniture, French drain, Garage door, Garage remodeling, Gardening, General renovation, Glass shop, Gutters, Gypsum, Home adaptation, Home extension, Home jacking, House construction, House maintenance, Insulation, Intérieur excavation, Interior masonry, Irrigation, Kitchen, Landscaping, Landscaping plan, Lawn care, Masonry, Metal roofing, Painting, Parging, Paving, Paving stones

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Air duct cleaning

Peat

Piles

Ventilation

Ramki Murugesan

Lombardy

Brockville

Kemptville

Prescott

Gananoque

Oxford Station

Merrickville

Oxford Mills

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Mallorytown

Delta

Johnstown

Orleans

Fallingbrook

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The natural interest that people have for woodworking and cabinetmaking dates back to many years.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Both unique and original, wood elements that are made by hand require know-how that only a professional possesses.&nbsp;

<h4>A brief history of woodworking in Canada: from European classics to modern style&nbsp;</h4>

From the beginnings of the colony up to 1870, the production of furniture was not always carried out by woodworkers and cabinetmakers, it was rather divided between themselves and the carpenters.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In 1935, the School of furniture of Montreal opened. This institution marked the rise of cabinetmaking and its professionalization under the direction of big names such as Alfred Pellan, Charles Daudelin and Marcelle Ferron. The contribution of the latter, mainly in office between 1937 and 1945, allowed the craft of woodworking to take flight and flourish until the 50s.&nbsp;

<h4>The process of creating your piece of furniture&nbsp;</h4>

A cabinet maker works on creating wooden elements and pieces of furniture through every step of the building process. With the goal of developing the piece’s design according to your needs,&nbsp; they will also consult you for the choice of materials so that these suit your budget. Therefore, you mustn’t be worried that the raw material for your new furniture will melt away your budget!&nbsp;

<h3>Choosing a wood essence and its influence on the price&nbsp;</h3>

Cabinetmakers work with several types of wood, which allows you to benefit from a wide range of choices: oak, maple, walnut, cherry, etc. Of course, this choice will have an influence on the price of your new acquisition. The scarcity of wood, as well as its quality (evaluated according to the presence of more or less important knots), will be instrumental in determining the final price.&nbsp;

<h4>Carrying out your project by yourself&nbsp;</h4>

Are you a handyman hoping to reduce the costs for your project? Although this is not impossible, it is important to know that this type of project will require many skills: plating, bending, carving, assembly, machining parts, making plans, etc. The list is long and largely justifies the need for cabinetmakers and woodworking specialists to undergo training to practice their profession.&nbsp;

Also, if you lack equipment, you will need to buy a lot of tools: stationary machine, drill press, leveller, mitre saw, belt sander and much more.&nbsp;

Carpenters

Woodworking

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