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Bathroom with a floating wood vanity and a wood slat feature wall

Riverside South · Ottawa south

Renovation contractor in Riverside South.

Ensuites, custom basements, kitchens and legal suites for Riverside South homes along the Rideau, from the first subdivisions to the newest phases. Free in-home consultations.

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Renovating in Riverside South

Built for Riverside South homes.

Riverside South is one of Ottawa’s newer communities, built mostly from the late 1990s onward on the west bank of the Rideau, south of the airport and across the river from Manotick’s northern edge. With modern construction to start from, the budget here usually goes into the details: spa-style ensuites, finished basements with a theatre or gym, and kitchens with statement islands.

Newer homes mean fewer surprises behind the walls, but builder-grade choices still show up: small basement windows, underpowered ensuite fans and basement ceilings crowded with ductwork. We plan bulkheads, egress and ventilation from the start so the finished space works as well as it looks.

As the area grows, more homeowners are adding legal secondary suites, either for family or for income. Most lots here are on municipal services, which generally allows one, and we confirm the details for your address.

Renovation permits in Ottawa

Riverside South and nearby

  • Riverside South
  • Leitrim
  • Findlay Creek
  • Blossom Park
  • Hunt Club
  • Manotick
  • Spa ensuites feature walls and glass
  • Custom basements theatres, gyms and bars
  • Statement kitchens waterfall islands
  • Legal suites for family or income

Projects

Recent renovations

All projects
  • Ryan's project Bathroom with a floating wood vanity, a vertical wood slat feature wall, a soaker tub and large grey tile

    Bathroom · Laundry · Slat wall

    Bathroom and laundry with a wood slat wall

  • Ryan's project Kitchen with charcoal flat-panel cabinets, stainless appliances and a marble-look quartz waterfall island under black cage pendants

    Kitchen · Waterfall island

    Dark kitchen with a marble-look waterfall island

  • Ryan's project Finished basement home gym with racks, cable machines and rubber flooring under pot lights

    Basement · Home gym

    Basement home gym

Local know-how

Before you renovate in Riverside South

The house, the lot and the rules all shape a Riverside South renovation. These are the things we check first.

  • Builder windowsBasement windows are often too small for a legal bedroom; enlarging them is common.
  • Crowded ceilingsPlanning bulkheads early keeps basement ceilings as high as possible.
  • Ensuite fansA properly ducted, quiet fan stops the mildew many newer ensuites develop.
  • SuitesMost lots are on municipal services, which generally allows a secondary suite.

Riverside South FAQ

Riverside South renovation questions

Call or text 613-806-4000 and we'll answer anything else.

Can you build a wood slat feature wall in a bathroom?

Yes, with the right materials and placement. We keep real wood away from direct water and seal it properly, or use moisture-resistant alternatives near the shower.

Do I need a permit to renovate in Riverside South?

Riverside South 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.

Do you build home theatres?

Yes. We plan sound insulation, lighting scenes, wiring and seating as part of a basement finish.

Can a newer ensuite be made curbless?

Often. It means recessing or building up the floor so it slopes to the drain, which depends on the joists underneath. We check before we design.

Services

Renovation services in Riverside South

Not sure which one fits? Call or text and describe the project; we’ll point you in the right direction.

Nearby

Also renovating near Riverside South

  • Barrhaven

    Basements, suites, kitchens and ensuites for growing families.

  • Manotick

    Village character homes, larger lots and additions.

  • Findlay Creek

    Newer homes with bare basements and builder-grade finishes.

Free quote

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  • Ottawa
  • Stittsville
  • Kanata
  • Carp
  • Richmond
  • Riverside South
  • Manotick
  • Greely
  • Barrhaven
  • Orleans
  • Findlay Creek

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