SecuReno is an Ottawa renovation company that plans and builds bathroom, kitchen, flooring, basement and handyman projects across the city. Every home renovation Ottawa homeowners ask us about comes with the same three concerns: cost, timing and who will actually show up. Add in Ottawa weather, permit rules and older housing stock, and the job needs a process built around those realities. That is exactly what we have.
You get one crew that quotes in writing, shows up when it says it will, protects the rest of your house while it works, and stays until the final walkthrough is done to your satisfaction.
At SecuReno, we deliver expert renovation services for kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, and custom finishing. Every project is tailored to your home, your budget, and your specific renovation needs. From cabinet and countertop upgrades to tile work and room refreshes, our team of skilled craftsmen delivers quality workmanship to create spaces built to last.
Every renovation we take on is built around three things: quality work, honest communication and respect for your home. That means a clear scope before we start, daily updates while we work, and a finished space that performs as well as it looks.
Ottawa is a city of very different houses. Post-war bungalows in Alta Vista and Gloucester, family homes from the 1960s to 1980s across Nepean, and newer builds in Kanata and Barrhaven each come with their own quirks behind the walls. Knowing what to expect in each is a big part of finishing on time.
On-time, on-budget builds
Honest, transparent communication
Premium craftsmanship and materials
Whoever you hire, ask for these five things first. They take ten minutes to confirm and save months of trouble.
We are happy to walk through each of these with you before you sign anything.
Five core services, one team. Each is planned and built by the same crew, so nothing gets lost between trades and you always know who is responsible. When a project touches more than one room, we sequence the work so wet trades finish before flooring goes down and cabinets are installed before countertops are measured, which is how you avoid the rework that blows up budgets.
Full bathroom remodels, ensuite upgrades, powder rooms and tub-to-shower conversions. We handle waterproofing, tile, vanities, fixtures and ventilation so the room holds up to daily use for years.
New layouts, cabinet replacement or refacing, quartz and granite countertops, backsplashes and lighting. We plan around how your family actually cooks, not just how the showroom photo looks.
Hardwood, engineered wood, luxury vinyl plank, laminate, tile and carpet, installed over properly prepared subfloors. We also refinish tired hardwood instead of replacing it when the boards are still sound.
Door repair and installation, caulking, trim and baseboards, drywall patches, mounting and assembly, and the small repairs that pile up. Same professional crew, same clean workmanship, just on a smaller scale.
Finished basements, rec rooms, home offices and in-law suites. Ottawa basements need proper moisture control and the right flooring below grade, and we plan for both before the first wall goes up
Many projects touch more than one of these. A kitchen job often needs new flooring, and a basement usually needs a bathroom. Tell us what you want the space to do and we will scope the whole thing together.
Years of hands-on renovation work across Ottawa mean we know how to handle every kitchen, every bathroom and every surprise behind the wall with confidence.
No surprises and no hidden fees. You get a clear cost breakdown up front, and any change to the scope is priced and approved by you before it happens.
The same dedicated crew stays on your site from demolition to final inspection, delivering consistent quality and attention to detail from start to finish.
No shortcuts. Every job is built around your home, your budget and materials that hold up through Ottawa's freezing winters and humid summers.
HOW IT WORKS
Acting as your general contractor means we take responsibility for the whole job: planning, scheduling, materials and coordinating any licensed trades your project needs. You make the decisions. We make sure they get built properly.
Renovation or remodel? People use the words interchangeably, but there is a difference. A renovation updates a space while keeping its purpose and layout, like new cabinets and flooring in the same kitchen. A remodel changes the structure or function, like removing a wall or turning a bedroom into an ensuite. Remodels usually need permits and cost more. We help you decide which one your goals actually require.
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We visit your home, measure the space, listen to what you want and send a written, itemized quote. No pressure and no obligation.
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We confirm the scope, order materials and apply for a City of Ottawa building permit if the work requires one, so there are no delays later.
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Our crew protects your floors and living areas, works within the city's noise by-law hours and updates you daily on progress and what comes next
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We inspect every detail with you, fix anything that is not right and leave the space clean and ready to use
SERVICE AREAS
We work across the City of Ottawa, from central neighbourhoods like Westboro, Hintonburg and the Glebe out to the suburbs along Highway 417 and Highway 174. Each area has its own housing style, and our location pages explain what we see most often there. Travel time matters less than you might think: most of the city is within a 30-minute drive of the Queensway, and we schedule jobs by neighbourhood so crews are not crossing town between sites.
Gloucester
Handyman, bathroom and flooring work in Blossom Park, Hunt Club and Ottawa South
Nepean
Bathroom and kitchen renovations along the Merivale corridor and Craig Henry
Kanata
Bathrooms and flooring for homes in Kanata Lakes, Bridlewood and Morgan's Grant
Orleans
Handyman, kitchen and flooring projects from St. Joseph Boulevard to Avalon
Barrhaven
Bathroom upgrades and repairs in Longfields, Half Moon Bay and Strandherd
Stittsville
Bathroom and kitchen renovations for newer family homes
Renovating in Ottawa is not the same as renovating in a mild climate. Winter temperatures regularly drop below minus 20 degrees Celsius, and the dry indoor air that comes with months of heating shrinks wood and stresses drywall joints. Summers swing the other way, with humidity that expands the same materials again.
That cycle is why hardwood needs time to acclimatize before installation, why ceiling cracks show up every spring in so many local homes, and why bathroom ventilation and waterproofing matter more here than in drier regions. We plan for all of it: the right underlayment, proper expansion gaps, sealed transitions and materials rated for the swings. Solid hardwood, for example, should sit inside the home for several days before installation so it adjusts to your indoor humidity, a step that rushed crews skip and homeowners pay for the following winter when the gaps open up.
It also affects timing. The City of Ottawa's noise by-law sets daytime hours for construction, and spring thaw is the busiest season for basement moisture problems. If you are planning a basement or flooring project, an autumn or winter start often means a quieter schedule and a drier site.
Call for a straight answer, not a sales pitch. We are happy to tell you whether your project needs a permit, what season makes sense and what a realistic budget looks like.
In Ottawa, renovation cost depends on the room, the size of the space, the materials you choose and whether plumbing, electrical or structural work is involved. A single-room refresh costs far less than a full-home project. SecuReno provides a written, line-item estimate before any work starts, so you know exactly what you are paying for and can adjust the scope to fit your budget.
Generally, yes for structural changes, new plumbing, moving walls or adding a bathroom, and no for cosmetic work like flooring, painting or replacing cabinets in the same layout. The City of Ottawa issues building permits under the Ontario Building Code. We tell you upfront whether your project needs one and handle the application as part of the job.
SecuReno works as the general contractor on your project. We plan the job, schedule the work and coordinate any licensed trades the project needs, such as an ESA-licensed electrician for wiring, so you deal with one team and one point of contact from the first quote to the final walkthrough.
Most bathroom renovations take two to four weeks, kitchens three to six weeks, and flooring one to three days per room. Basements and whole-home projects take longer. Material lead times, permits and surprises behind the walls are the usual reasons a schedule moves, and we flag those as early as possible so you can plan around them.
Usually, yes. For a bathroom, kitchen or flooring project we seal off the work area, protect your floors and clean up daily so the rest of the house stays livable. For whole-home renovations we plan the work in phases so you always have a usable kitchen and bathroom.
The City of Ottawa noise by-law limits construction noise to daytime hours, generally 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays with later starts on Sundays and holidays. We schedule within those hours and let your neighbours know before noisy work like demolition begins, which keeps everyone on good terms.
Yes. Condo renovations come with extra rules: building approvals, elevator bookings, working hours and noise limits set by the condo board. We have worked within those requirements before and coordinate with property management so the project stays on schedule and your neighbours stay happy.
Ask for two documents: a certificate of liability insurance and a WSIB clearance certificate, which shows the crew is covered for workplace injuries in Ontario. A contractor who cannot show both puts you at financial risk if someone is hurt or something is damaged. We provide ours with every written quote.
Still have a question? Call 343 700 1124 and ask us directly.
Tell us what you want the space to do and we will give you a straight answer on scope, timing and cost. For a home renovation Ottawa homeowners can count on, call 343 700 1124 or send the form and we will get back to you within one business day.