Stittsville · Ottawa west
Renovation contractor in Stittsville.
Basement finishing, kitchen upgrades, ensuites and legal suites for Stittsville homes, from the village core to Fernbank, Jackson Trails and Westwood. Free in-home consultations.
Renovating in Stittsville
Built for Stittsville homes.
Stittsville has grown from a small village on the old rail line into one of Ottawa’s fastest-growing suburbs. Most homes here date from the 1990s onward, and a lot of them came with unfinished basements and builder-grade kitchens and bathrooms. Finishing the basement is usually the first big project, followed by an ensuite or a kitchen upgrade.
Newer homes make renovations simpler: straight walls, modern wiring and plumbing, and often a basement bathroom rough-in already sitting in the slab. That keeps the cost of a basement bathroom down and leaves more of the budget for finishes.
If your home is still within its Tarion new-home warranty period, it’s worth documenting the condition of the basement and anything we’ll be touching before we start. We’ll help you do that, so remaining warranty items stay clear.
Renovation permits in OttawaStittsville neighbourhoods we serve
- Stittsville village
- Fernbank Crossing
- Jackson Trails
- Westwood
- Fairwinds
- Crossing Bridge
- Granite Ridge
- Timbermere
- Poole Creek
- Basement finishing gyms, rec rooms and guest rooms
- Kitchen upgrades islands, quartz and lighting
- Ensuite upgrades walk-in showers
- Legal suites for family or rental income
Projects
Recent renovations
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Ryan's project
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White shaker kitchen with a teal island
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Floating vanity and glass shower bathroom
Local know-how
Before you renovate in Stittsville
The house, the lot and the rules all shape a Stittsville renovation. These are the things we check first.
- Rough-insMany newer basements have bathroom drains already in the slab, which saves cutting concrete.
- Tarion warrantyNew homes carry warranty coverage for several years. Document conditions before renovating.
- Window sizesBuilder basement windows are often too small for a bedroom; enlarging one to egress size is a common add-on.
- RadonNewer homes aren’t immune. A long-term radon test before finishing is worth doing anywhere in the area.
Stittsville FAQ
Stittsville renovation questions
Call or text 613-806-4000 and we'll answer anything else.
We have a bathroom rough-in in the basement. Does that help?
Yes. A rough-in means the drains are already in the slab, which saves cutting concrete and keeps the cost of a basement bathroom down.
Do I need a permit to renovate in Stittsville?
Stittsville 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.
Will a renovation affect our Tarion warranty?
It can for the specific items changed. If your home is still under Tarion warranty, we’ll help you document the existing condition before we start so remaining warranty items stay clear.
Can our basement window be used for a bedroom?
Only if it meets egress size. Many builder windows don’t, so we often enlarge the opening and add a proper window well.
Services
Renovation services in Stittsville
Not sure which one fits? Call or text and describe the project; we’ll point you in the right direction.
Basement finishing in Stittsville
Rec rooms, gyms, offices and bedrooms, warm and dry.
Kitchen renovations in Stittsville
Layouts, islands, cabinets and counters under one contract.
Bathroom renovations in Stittsville
Waterproofed showers, vanities and heated floors.
Home additions in Stittsville
Rear, side and second-storey additions, engineered to tie in.
Whole-home renovations in Stittsville
Gut renovations and open-concept main floors.
Secondary suites in Stittsville
Legal basement apartments and in-law suites.
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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