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Basement finishing
Rec rooms, home gyms, offices and guest rooms, built warm and dry on a properly insulated foundation.
Ottawa renovation contractor
More home, without the move.
Basements, kitchens, bathrooms, additions and legal secondary suites, planned, permitted and built under one contract with one project lead.
- 1 Project lead, start to finish
- 5yr Workmanship warranty
- WSIB Covered & fully insured
- 11 Communities served
01 Services
Six renovations. One standard.
From a single bathroom to a gutted main floor or a new legal unit downstairs, one crew handles the design, permits, trades and finishes.
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02Kitchen renovations
Cabinets, counters, islands and new layouts, with every trade sequenced so the kitchen is out of action for as little time as possible.
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03Bathroom renovations
Fully waterproofed showers, floating vanities and heated floors, from a main-floor powder room to the primary ensuite.
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04Home additions
Rear additions, bump-outs and second storeys, engineered and tied into the existing house so they look like they were always there.
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05Whole-home renovations
Gut renovations and multi-room projects, with wiring, plumbing and insulation brought up to date before the finishes go on.
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06Secondary suites & legal basements
Self-contained basement units with the fire separation, egress, sound control and entrance the permit calls for.
Diversified services. Unvarying quality.
02 Projects
Recent projects
Rooms our crew has finished in Ottawa homes. Tap any photo to see it larger.
Dark kitchen with a marble-look waterfall island
White kitchen with a teal island
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Ryan's project Bathroom with a wood slat feature wall
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Ryan's project Floating vanity & glass shower
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Ryan's project Basement home gym
03 Cost guide
What does a renovation cost in Ottawa?
A ballpark before anyone visits, so you can see whether the project you have in mind fits the budget you have in mind.
| Project | Per sq ft | Typical project | Time on site |
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| Basement finishing | $40–115 | $45,000–75,000 | 6–10 weeks |
| Kitchen renovation | $200–540 | $35,000–60,000 | 4–8 weeks |
| Bathroom renovation | $360–880 | $20,000–32,000 | 2–4 weeks |
| Home addition | $260–610 | $130,000–180,000 | 3–6 months |
| Whole-home renovation | $120–370 | $270,000–500,000 | 3–9 months |
| Legal secondary suite | $90–215 | $90,000–130,000 | 8–14 weeks |
- Layout changesKeeping plumbing and walls where they are costs far less than moving them.
- StructureBeams, footings and engineering for removed walls and additions.
- Mechanical workNew circuits, drains, venting and ductwork for added rooms.
- Finish levelCabinet line, tile size, counters and fixtures.
- Behind the wallsOld wiring, damp foundations and past shortcuts.
- Permits & drawingsNeeded for most basements, additions and suites.
04 Why Ryan's
Planned properly. Built to last.
Most renovation headaches come from the gaps between trades. We close them by running every trade under one contract and one schedule.
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One project lead
One person runs your job from demolition to handover and answers your calls. You never chase five subcontractors for a status update.
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Itemized, fixed quotes
Every line spelled out: demolition, framing, trades, finishes, permits and cleanup. You can compare it fairly and you know what's included.
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Built for Ottawa houses
Insulation, vapour control and ventilation planned for −30 °C winters, humid summers and the foundations Ottawa homes actually have.
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Warranty in writing
A written 5-year workmanship warranty on every renovation, plus the manufacturer warranties on your cabinets, fixtures and materials.
05 How it works
From first walkthrough to final walkthrough.
Four stages, one schedule and a weekly update. You'll know what's happening in your house before it happens.
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Visit
Free in-home consultation
We walk the space with you, measure, look at what's behind the access panels and in the furnace room, and talk through how you want to use it and what you want to spend.
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Design & quote
Layout, selections and an itemized quote
A drawn layout, a finish list you've actually seen in person, and a fixed, itemized price with a realistic schedule. Nothing gets ordered until you sign off.
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Build
Permits, protection and the build
We pull the permits, protect floors and seal off dust, then sequence the trades so inspections happen on time and work never stalls waiting on the next crew.
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Handover
Walkthrough & written warranty
We go room by room with you, fix anything on the list, hand over the closed permits, manuals and your written warranty, and stay a phone call away.
06 Service areas
Renovating homes across Ottawa.
From century homes inside the Greenbelt to new builds in the suburbs and country properties on well and septic. Not on the list? Call or text and ask.
07 FAQ
Questions, answered.
What Ottawa homeowners ask us before they renovate. Still wondering about something? Call or text 613-806-4000.
All questionsHow much does a renovation cost in Ottawa?
It depends far more on scope than on square footage alone. As a guide, a finished basement runs about $50–85 per square foot, a mid-range kitchen about $35,000–60,000 and a full bathroom about $20,000–32,000. Try the estimator for a ballpark, then call or text for an itemized quote after a free visit.
Do I need a permit to renovate in Ottawa?
For finishes only, usually not: new cabinets, counters, flooring and paint in the same layout. Moving or removing walls, adding or moving plumbing, finishing a basement, building an addition or creating a secondary suite generally needs a City of Ottawa building permit, and new electrical work needs an ESA permit. We confirm what your project needs and handle the applications.
How long does a renovation take?
On site, a bathroom usually takes 2 to 4 weeks, a kitchen 4 to 8 weeks and a finished basement 6 to 10 weeks. Additions and whole-home renovations run several months. Design, ordering and permits come first, and your quote includes a realistic schedule for both.
Can we live at home during the renovation?
For most basement, bathroom and kitchen projects, yes. We seal the work area with dust barriers, protect the floors on the way in, and plan around the rooms you need. For a gut renovation of the main living areas, many families stay elsewhere for the loudest weeks, and we'll tell you honestly if that's the case.
Can you build a legal basement apartment?
Yes. A secondary suite needs a building permit and has to meet Ontario Building Code requirements for fire separation, smoke alarms, egress, ceiling height and separate heating or smoke control. We assess your basement first and tell you what it will take before you commit.
Do you offer a warranty?
Yes. Every renovation comes with a written 5-year workmanship warranty, on top of the manufacturer warranties on cabinets, fixtures, flooring and other materials.
Are you insured?
Yes. Ryan's carries full liability insurance and WSIB coverage, and we're happy to send certificates before any work starts.
Which areas do you serve?
We renovate homes across Ottawa, including Stittsville, Kanata, Carp, Richmond, Riverside South, Manotick, Greely, Barrhaven, Orleans and Findlay Creek. Not on the list? Call or text and ask.
08 Journal
Renovation advice from the crew.
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How much does a renovation cost in Ottawa in 2026?
How basement, kitchen, bathroom, addition and suite budgets are built, the line items people forget, and where the money actually goes.
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Finished basement or legal secondary suite?
What changes when a basement becomes a separate unit: code, permits, cost, insurance, taxes and resale, compared side by side.
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Do you need a permit to renovate in Ottawa?
Which renovations need a City of Ottawa building permit, when ESA gets involved, what drawings show and how inspections work.
09 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
- [email protected]
- Mon–Fri, 7:30 am – 5 pm
- Ottawa
- Stittsville
- Kanata
- Carp
- Richmond
- Riverside South
- Manotick
- Greely
- Barrhaven
- Orleans
- Findlay Creek
Request a free quote
Tell us a little about your project. Rough sizes, photos you can text us later and your timing all help.
RG Ryan's Group
One family. Every trade.
Ryan's Renos is part of Ryan's Group, a family of Ottawa trade companies held to one standard. One call connects you to every trade.
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Renos
Basements, kitchens, bathrooms, additions and legal suites.
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Decks
Wood, composite and PVC decks, railings and pergolas.
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Drywall
Drywall installation, taping, finishing and repairs.
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Painting
Interior and exterior painting, done clean and on schedule.
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Custom Homes
Custom homes built by one accountable team.
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Fencing
Wood, vinyl and aluminum fences built to last.
Ryan's Group
Diversified services. Unvarying quality. Every Ryan's company in one place.