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Secondary Dwellings
For Ottawa Homeowners

Ottawa Basement Suites & Other Rental Units

If your basement is currently unfinished, our design team will take into consideration all of the necessary issues during the design phase, including insulation, waterproofing, electrical, flooring and heating. In terms of egress, or escape, if the basement already has an exit door to the outside, no egress window is required. But if the basement exit is located on the main floor, then an egress window must be in place so that the occupant can exit the basement through a window in case of fire.

We know that creating a well-equipped and code compliant secondary dwelling unit requires experience and proper design. Our expert team will guide you through the entire process and will renovate or retrofit the space to meet all requirements of the building code and the City of Ottawa. We will keep you involved and informed at every stage of the project.

Additional Income From
A Secondary Dwelling

All secondary dwelling units in Ottawa must conform to city regulations and meet building and fire codes. If your unit is not up to code, you will be liable for anything that happens to a tenant as a result of the unsafe conditions. Keep in mind that creating a secondary dwelling unit is more than just putting a bedroom in the basement. There are a variety of factors that must be taken into consideration when you are looking to legally create a secondary dwelling. Holland Homes and Renovations can walk you through the design and building phase for your secondary dwelling unit to ensure that everything is handled properly.

At Holland Homes and Renovations, we are proud to build cost-effective and safe secondary dwelling units on time and on budget. Call us today for a quote and we can get started on your renovation plans for a secondary dwelling unit or rental apartment in Ottawa.

Working With Holland Homes And Renovations

Having served numerous Ottawa homeowners over the years, we’ve been able to create and improve upon a design and construction system that is proven to deliver superior results. From consultation and design to execution and quality control for handover, Holland Homes is well equipped and experienced to build the custom home or home renovation/addition that you desire.

Our Process

We start with an initial consultation. Give us a call or send us an email and let us know what you are looking to do and the vision you have for your project.

A Closer Look

Next, our expert team will take a closer, on-site look at your home or land to perform a more in-depth analysis of the various factors that may influence the work.

Rough Design

After discussing the basics of your renovation or build, we will get to work on some rough designs to get a feeling for how the design and final product will look.

Last Steps

Once we are in agreement on price, design and timelines, we are able to present a working contract for the client to sign and we can get started on the new home project.

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What Clients Are Saying About Holland Homes

Holland Homes and Renovations exceeded my expectations. Renovations always come the surprises. Rob and his team were always clear and upfront about costs and most importantly were clear from the start at informing me where I might expect unanticipated costs and provided a variety of options to choose from when issues did arise. It was truly a collaborative and personalized experience working with them in developing a creative and stunning space that met my needs and aesthetic vision. I would not hesitate recommending them!

We interviewed dozens of contractors as we planned a significant addition and large scale remodel to our nearly one hundred year old Westboro home - and every day that the project continued we became happier and happier with our decision to engage Holland Homes and Renovations. Whether it was the day that live knob and tube wiring was found buried in our walls or the day we learned that a previous renovation had simply decided that minor details like 'header beams' could be ignored as they ripped out walls, the calm confidence of the Holland team kept my wife and I from any number of anxiety attacks. The results? Spectacular. The project? On time (despite Covid related supply chain issues). The budget? As expected. I don't often provide recommendations - but I whole heartedly recommend Holland Homes to anyone planning their own major project.

We can sincerely and without hesitation fully endorse Holland Homes & Renovations to anyone considering a home renovation project in the Ottawa area. The Holland team is a highly-skilled, organized and professional operation at all project stages, from the initial design discussions through to the finishing touches. Company President Robert Breau and Project Manager Scott Wammes are a pleasure to work with and always available for consultation.

I would recommend Holland Homes & Renovations extremely highly. The company completed a relatively small renovation for me. It came in at exactly the cost quoted and better than 'on time' - before time. The quality of the work was exceptional. I was super impressed with the quality of the staff - they were polite, considerate, careful and completely respected and protected our property. No detail was too small to attend to. The owner regularly dropped by to make sure the project was progressing as planned - and to our satisfaction. This firm is a top notch renovator & completely reliable. It was a pleasure to work with Holland.

Right from the start Holland Renovations was a pleasure to work with. The project team was incredibly hard-working, diligent and worked to a high standard. They were quick to respond to any questions or concerns that we had along the way and were always upbeat, friendly, professional and a pleasure to have around. We are still in awe of how Holland Renovations have transformed our basement into a very pleasant, bright, full height living space for our family. Holland Renovations adds a personal touch to their projects and we would gladly have them back for any future project.

After meeting with several contractors and getting a few quotes, it was clear to us that Holland Homes was the company for us. Robert was honest, straightforward and entirely responsive to our budget, questions and concerns. Scott and his team were skilled, hard working and very pleasant. Because ours is an old home, and because we had several suppliers outfitting our new custom kitchen, we had a few glitches along the way. However, what impressed us most is that Robert and Scott worked with us and through everyone of them. The end result is that our new kitchen, bathroom and family room are absolutely stunning and we are enjoying them tremendously!

We had a great experience with Holland when they built a large addition at our home. Robert and Scott were always available to answer questions and to come up with creative solutions to some of the inevitable issues that come up when renovating an older home. Most importantly, the project came in on time and on budget and we are very happy with the result! I would not hesitate to recommend Holland.

Secondary Dwellings For Ottawa Homeowners

Secondary Dwellings
For Ottawa Homeowners

Ottawa Basement Suites & Other Rental Units

Additional Income From
A Secondary Dwelling