Barrhaven · Ottawa south
Renovation contractor in Barrhaven.
Basement finishing, kitchen updates, ensuites and secondary suites for Barrhaven families, from Old Barrhaven to Half Moon Bay and Stonebridge. Free in-home consultations.
Renovating in Barrhaven
Built for Barrhaven homes.
Barrhaven has two very different housing stocks. Old Barrhaven’s 1960s and 70s bungalows and split-levels are ready for whole-floor updates, while Longfields, Davidson Heights, Chapman Mills, Stonebridge and Half Moon Bay are full of 1990s to 2020s two-storeys with growing families and unfinished basements.
Families here usually need more space without moving, and the basement is the obvious place to find it: a rec room for the kids, a guest room, an office, or more and more often a legal secondary suite for a parent or a tenant. Upstairs, many early-2000s kitchens and ensuites are due for an update, and a basement and a kitchen refresh can be scheduled back to back so the house stays livable.
The Jock River runs along Barrhaven’s southern edge, and lots close to it can fall under conservation-authority rules for additions and site work. Parts of south Ottawa also sit on clay soils. For additions, we check both before design.
Renovation permits in OttawaBarrhaven neighbourhoods we serve
- Old Barrhaven
- Longfields
- Davidson Heights
- Chapman Mills
- Stonebridge
- Half Moon Bay
- Heart’s Desire
- Barrhaven East
- Basement finishing for growing families
- Secondary suites for parents or tenants
- Kitchen refreshes counters, lighting and cabinets
- Ensuite remodels glass showers and heated floors
Projects
Recent renovations
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Basement home gym
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Floating vanity and glass shower bathroom
Local know-how
Before you renovate in Barrhaven
The house, the lot and the rules all shape a Barrhaven renovation. These are the things we check first.
- Two eras of homesOld Barrhaven’s older homes often need wiring and insulation updates; the newer neighbourhoods usually don’t.
- Jock RiverLots near the river can fall under Rideau Valley Conservation Authority rules for additions.
- SuitesMost Barrhaven homes are on municipal services, which generally allows a secondary suite.
- PhasingDoing the basement first and a main-floor room later keeps the house livable for busy families.
Barrhaven FAQ
Barrhaven renovation questions
Call or text 613-806-4000 and we'll answer anything else.
Can you do the basement and the kitchen at the same time?
Yes, and it can save time. We schedule the trades so both rooms move forward without leaving you without a working kitchen or bathroom any longer than necessary.
Do I need a permit to renovate in Barrhaven?
Barrhaven is part of the City of Ottawa, so City building permits apply: finishes in the same layout usually don’t need one, but removing walls, moving plumbing, finishing a basement, building an addition or creating a secondary suite generally does, and electrical work needs an ESA permit. We handle the applications.
Can we add a legal suite in our Barrhaven basement?
On most Barrhaven lots, a secondary suite is allowed. We confirm your zoning, check ceiling heights, windows and the entrance, and tell you what it would take before you commit.
How much does it cost to finish a basement in Barrhaven?
Most basements we finish land at about $50–85 per square foot, depending on the rooms, the finishes and whether there’s a bathroom. The estimator gives a ballpark.
Services
Renovation services in Barrhaven
Not sure which one fits? Call or text and describe the project; we’ll point you in the right direction.
Basement finishing in Barrhaven
Rec rooms, gyms, offices and bedrooms, warm and dry.
Kitchen renovations in Barrhaven
Layouts, islands, cabinets and counters under one contract.
Bathroom renovations in Barrhaven
Waterproofed showers, vanities and heated floors.
Home additions in Barrhaven
Rear, side and second-storey additions, engineered to tie in.
Whole-home renovations in Barrhaven
Gut renovations and open-concept main floors.
Secondary suites in Barrhaven
Legal basement apartments and in-law suites.
Nearby
Also renovating near Barrhaven
Riverside South
Newer homes, spa ensuites and custom basements.
Manotick
Village character homes, larger lots and additions.
Richmond
Village homes, new subdivisions and rural properties.
Free quote
Call or text for a free quote.
613-806-4000Talk to the people who'll actually build your renovation. Prefer to write? Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day.
- Call 613-806-4000
- Text 613-806-4000
- hello@ryanscontracting.com
- Mon–Fri, 7:30 am – 5 pm
- Ottawa
- Stittsville
- Kanata
- Carp
- Richmond
- Riverside South
- Manotick
- Greely
- Barrhaven
- Orleans
- Findlay Creek
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