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About Renovation1.ca

  • Written workmanship warranty
  • Itemized estimates
  • Ottawa and surrounding areas

Renovation1.ca combines larger renovation scopes and practical handyman work under one request process.

Home improvement rarely starts with a perfect drawing or a complete materials list. It usually starts with a room that needs updating, a repair that has been postponed, a fixture that needs replacing, or a list of small tasks that should be handled by someone who understands homes. Renovation1.ca is organized around that reality: collect the right details early, separate simple work from hidden complexity, and keep the estimate connected to the real condition of the property.

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The work ranges from complete room upgrades to focused home-service tasks.

The service catalogue is intentionally broad because real projects overlap. A bathroom can involve tile, plumbing, drywall, painting, ventilation, trim, and fixtures. A small installation can reveal casing, fastening, access, or surface repair details. Renovation1.ca keeps those connected decisions visible before work starts.

Contractor cutting trim with a miter saw inside a home under renovation

Renovation and finishing work

Kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation, basement finishing, flooring, tile, drywall, painting, carpentry, exterior work, windows, doors, siding, roofing, and related finishing details.

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Handyman tools including hammer pliers and measuring tape on a wooden surface

Handyman and installation work

Furniture assembly, shelving, trim, locks, house numbers, curtain installation, TV mounting, garage storage, fixture replacement, small repairs, and practical home tasks.

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The estimate is only useful when the inputs are specific.

A good estimate is not just a number. It should reflect the existing condition, material decisions, access, schedule, and the connected work required to leave the home usable and finished.

  • Existing condition: The same visible job can require different labour when old materials, hidden damage, protection, or removal work are involved.
  • Measurements and counts: Measurements keep pricing tied to real labour, material quantities, disposal, and visit planning.
  • Materials and finish level: Material decisions can change installation steps, warranty handling, sequencing, and final cost.
How Renovation1.ca evaluates renovation and handyman requests before an estimate.
Planning areaWhat we ask or checkWhy it matters
Existing conditionPhotos of the current area, visible damage, age of materials, moisture, movement, previous repairs, demolition needs, and whether the work is in an occupied space.The same visible job can require different labour when old materials, hidden damage, protection, or removal work are involved.
Measurements and countsRoom dimensions, square footage, linear footage, opening sizes, fixture counts, product dimensions, and the number of items being installed or repaired.Measurements keep pricing tied to real labour, material quantities, disposal, and visit planning.
Materials and finish levelClient-supplied products, Renovation1.ca-supplied materials, preferred brands, finish expectations, lead times, and whether matching existing finishes matters.Material decisions can change installation steps, warranty handling, sequencing, and final cost.
Access and protectionParking, elevators, stairs, work hours, pets, tenants, dust control, floor protection, furniture moving, and cleanup requirements.Access and protection often decide whether a job is simple, needs staging, or should be scheduled over multiple visits.
Related workElectrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, tile, paint, exterior, siding, roofing, window, door, or fixture details connected to the requested result.Connected tasks should be surfaced early so the finished result does not depend on an unpriced second job.

How a request moves from first message to finished work

The process is designed to reduce vague quotes and avoid surprises. The more complete the request, the faster Renovation1.ca can confirm whether the job is simple, needs a visit, or should be scoped as a larger renovation.

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Request details

The request form captures name, phone, optional email, service type, project address or neighbourhood, timeline, budget range, message, page context, and optional photos.

02

Scope review

The team reviews the current condition, desired result, measurements, materials, access, related work, and urgency before recommending the next step.

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Estimate

When scope is clear enough, Renovation1.ca can provide an estimate or price range. If details are missing, the team can ask for photos, measurements, product links, or a site visit.

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Scheduling and preparation

Materials, access, work windows, protection, dust control, and any adjacent trades are confirmed before the work date.

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Completion and closeout

The work area is protected where practical, the job is completed according to the agreed scope, and the immediate area is cleaned and reviewed before closeout.

About Renovation1.ca FAQ

Renovation1. ca serves Ottawa, Kanata, Orleans, Nepean, Barrhaven, Stittsville, Gloucester, Richmond and nearby Ottawa-area communities. The project address or neighbourhood helps confirm travel, parking, access, and scheduling constraints.

The site covers kitchen, bathroom, basement, drywall, painting, flooring, tile, carpentry, windows, doors, exterior, siding, roofing, plumbing-adjacent, electrical-adjacent, installation, repair, and general handyman requests. Some jobs are simple single-visit tasks; others need a fuller renovation scope.

Photos, measurements, product links, access notes, and timeline details reduce guesswork. They help identify hidden labour, materials, protection needs, and related work before an estimate is treated as reliable.

Start with the project address or neighbourhood, photos, rough measurements, product links if you have them, preferred timing, and any access details such as parking, stairs, tenants, pets, or condo rules.

Renovation1. ca reviews the scope and follows up with practical estimate guidance, any needed questions, and the appropriate next step.

Request a practical estimate for renovation, repair, installation, or finishing work

Send the project details and Renovation1.ca will follow up with a practical next step.

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