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Serving Old Ottawa South & area
General Contractor Old Ottawa South
GCO is a general contractor Old Ottawa South homeowners and businesses can call about renovating a 1920s family home between the Rideau Canal and the Rideau River, adding space at the back, or fitting up a shop on Bank Street.
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One accountable contractor
A single point of contact for every trade.
Clear schedules
Sequenced around your home or business.
Permit coordination
City of Ottawa permits and inspections managed.
Local to Old Ottawa South
Based at 1960 Scott St, Ottawa.
Services in Old Ottawa South
What we build in Old Ottawa South.
Commercial renovations first, with full residential renovation services for Old Ottawa South homeowners.
Commercial renovations Old Ottawa South
Lobbies, common areas and full interior renewals.
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Office renovations Old Ottawa South
Reconfigurations, meeting rooms and phased work.
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Tenant fit-ups Old Ottawa South
Landlord coordination from lease to handover.
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Design-build Old Ottawa South
One team for design, permits and construction.
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Kitchen renovations Old Ottawa South
Layouts, cabinetry, electrical and finishes.
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Bathroom renovations Old Ottawa South
Showers, tile, plumbing and ventilation.
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Basement renovations Old Ottawa South
Finished living space, suites and egress.
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Load-bearing wall removal Old Ottawa South
Engineered openings with permits.
Learn moreA general contractor for Old Ottawa South’s family homes
Old Ottawa South sits between the Rideau Canal and the Rideau River, south of the Glebe, with Carleton University nearby. Its streets are mostly detached and semi-detached homes from the 1910s to 1940s, with a short commercial stretch of Bank Street and Sunnyside Avenue.
Many families renovate rather than move here, so projects often focus on making older homes larger, brighter and more efficient.
Small commercial renovations in Old Ottawa South
Commercial units along Bank Street south of the canal are typically small storefronts, cafés and services in older buildings. Fit-ups often include washroom upgrades, layout changes, lighting and finishes, coordinated with apartments above.
- Retail and café fit-ups
- Office and clinic renovations
- Accessible washrooms
- Mixed-use building work
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Scope, schedule and budget conversations start with a short call.
Renovating Old Ottawa South homes
Typical projects include rear additions, second-storey additions, kitchen and bathroom renovations, and basement work. Homes near the river can have higher water tables, so waterproofing and drainage are part of basement planning.
As a residential general contractor in Old Ottawa South, GCO reviews existing conditions and structure before agreeing a scope.
Permits and local considerations in Old Ottawa South
Old Ottawa South is within the City of Ottawa, which handles permits and zoning. Properties near the Rideau River may have conservation-authority considerations, and additions must meet mature-neighbourhood rules.
How to hire a contractor in Old Ottawa South
Whether you are comparing contractors in Old Ottawa South for a home renovation or a commercial fit-up, the same few steps make proposals easier to compare and reduce surprises once work starts.
- Describe the work, your priorities and your target timing in writing.
- Ask two or three Old Ottawa South contractors to price the same scope so the proposals can be compared fairly.
- Compare what each proposal includes and excludes, not only the total.
- Confirm liability insurance, WSIB clearance and the licences held by each specialist trade (for example ESA for electrical, TSSA for gas).
- Agree who obtains the City of Ottawa building permit and books inspections.
- Agree in writing how changes, payments and completion are handled.
Areas near Old Ottawa South
From Old Ottawa South, GCO also takes enquiries in the Glebe, Old Ottawa East, Alta Vista and Centretown.
How it works
Our process for Old Ottawa South projects.
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Review the site, scope, assumptions and selections so the proposed work is understandable.
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Coordinate
Consider the sequence, trades, access and decisions that influence the work.
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Complete
Agree how the finished work, outstanding items and applicable documents will be reviewed.
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- Scope and priorities reviewed
- Permit and timing questions answered
- Next steps and estimate process explained
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Questions
Contractors in Old Ottawa South: FAQs.
Can you build an addition in Old Ottawa South?
Yes. Rear and second-storey additions are reviewed against zoning and structure, with design and permits coordinated first.
Are basements near the Rideau River harder to finish?
They can need extra attention to waterproofing and drainage. GCO checks conditions before planning a basement renovation.
Do I need a licensed general contractor in Old Ottawa South?
Ontario has no single provincial licence for renovation contractors. New home builders must be licensed by the HCRA, electrical work needs an ESA-licensed electrical contractor and gas work a TSSA-registered contractor. When you hire a general contractor in Old Ottawa South, ask for insurance, WSIB clearance and the licences held by each trade.
Do you work on Bank Street storefronts?
Yes. Small retail, café and office fit-ups are welcome.
Can you update an older home’s wiring and plumbing during a renovation?
Yes. System upgrades are often part of renovating older homes and are scoped with licensed trades.
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