Richmond · Ottawa southwest
Renovation contractor in Richmond.
Kitchens, bathrooms, basements and additions for Richmond village homes, new subdivisions and rural properties along the Jock River. Free in-home consultations.
Renovating in Richmond
Built for Richmond homes.
Richmond is one of the oldest communities in the region, founded in 1818 on the Jock River, and it shows in the mix of homes: older village houses along the main streets, newer subdivisions on the edges, and rural properties out toward Munster and Ashton. That means everything from bringing an older home up to date to finishing a brand-new basement.
For older village homes, we plan for what’s behind the walls: original wiring, older plumbing, uneven floors and foundations that were never meant to be finished. In the newer subdivisions, the work is usually basements, kitchens and ensuites in good, square houses.
Homes near the Jock River can fall within regulated areas of the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, and rural properties may be on well and septic. We check both before designing an addition or adding a bedroom or bathroom.
Renovation permits in OttawaRichmond and nearby
- Richmond village
- Fox Run
- Munster
- Ashton
- North Gower
- Kars
- Goulbourn
- Bathroom renovations in old and new homes
- Basement finishing in new subdivisions
- Kitchen updates for village homes
- Additions on rural lots
Projects
Recent renovations
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Basement home gym
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White shaker kitchen with a teal island
Local know-how
Before you renovate in Richmond
The house, the lot and the rules all shape a Richmond renovation. These are the things we check first.
- Jock RiverRiverside lots can need a conservation-authority permit for additions and site work.
- Older village homesOriginal wiring and plumbing are common; we price them as clear allowances.
- SepticRural properties may need a septic review before bedrooms or bathrooms are added.
- New subdivisionsNewer basements are straightforward, often with good height and a bathroom rough-in.
Richmond FAQ
Richmond renovation questions
Call or text 613-806-4000 and we'll answer anything else.
Can you renovate a bathroom in an older village home?
Yes. We often find old plumbing and uneven floors in older homes, which we correct before tiling so the new bathroom lasts.
Do I need a permit to renovate in Richmond?
Richmond 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. On a private septic system, adding a bedroom or bathroom can also need a septic review, which we check early.
Do you finish basements in the new subdivisions?
Yes. Newer basements are usually straightforward, with good ceiling heights and often a bathroom rough-in already in place.
Can you build an addition on a rural lot?
Yes. Rural lots usually have room for an addition; we check zoning, septic capacity and any conservation-authority rules first.
Services
Renovation services in Richmond
Not sure which one fits? Call or text and describe the project; we’ll point you in the right direction.
Basement finishing in Richmond
Rec rooms, gyms, offices and bedrooms, warm and dry.
Kitchen renovations in Richmond
Layouts, islands, cabinets and counters under one contract.
Bathroom renovations in Richmond
Waterproofed showers, vanities and heated floors.
Home additions in Richmond
Rear, side and second-storey additions, engineered to tie in.
Whole-home renovations in Richmond
Gut renovations and open-concept main floors.
Secondary suites in Richmond
Legal basement apartments and in-law suites.
Nearby
Also renovating near Richmond
Stittsville
Newer homes with unfinished basements and builder-grade finishes.
Barrhaven
Basements, suites, kitchens and ensuites for growing families.
Manotick
Village character homes, larger lots and additions.
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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