A Homeowner’s Guide For Renovation Projects

Have you been thinking about a small renovation project for your home? A new bathroom, moving the laundry upstairs, or maybe updating the rec-room in the basement? These kinds of projects can add significant value to your home.
Spring is coming and now is the time to start planning, and the City of Ottawa website has some great information on what you need to know before you get started. The links below will give you information about how to prepare for and apply for a building permit for small residential projects such as, sun decks, additions, basement renovations, and accessory buildings (sheds, garages).
Here are the links to their Homeowner’s Guide For Small Projects
- Plan your project
- Determine what other approvals may be required
- Estimate the applicable fees for your project
- Explain what drawings are required, including plans, specifications a site plan, a cross section and roof details.
- Homeowners’ Residential Checklists for constructing an Addition, Accessory Building, Finished Basement and a Sundeck
- Understand how your projects are reviewed and processed
- Submit an application
- Request the required inspections
- Understand the Occupancy Permit
- Know about other required Inspections
How much is your home worth?
You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.