Renovations and Additions in Barrhaven

Bates Construction Group renovates homes across Barrhaven, from kitchens and primary ensuites to finished basements, secondary suites and additions. We're an HCRA-registered Ottawa builder with more than 35 years of experience.

Building and renovating in Barrhaven

Many Barrhaven homes were built from the 1980s through the 2010s and are now ready for their first major update. Common projects include opening up main floors with structural wall removals, renovating kitchens and primary ensuites, finishing basements, and adding secondary suites for family members or rental income. For growing families, rear additions and second-storey additions are another way to add space without moving.

Many Barrhaven lots back onto parks, stormwater ponds or the Jock River corridor, which can affect grading, decks and rear additions, so we check lot conditions before design starts. For two-storey homes, we confirm whether the floor framing and existing beams can carry an opened-up layout, so the budget reflects any structural work from the start. Ottawa's zoning allows a secondary dwelling unit in most detached, semi-detached and townhouse homes, and a basement unit can use the whole basement, but it still needs a building permit, fire separation and egress that meet the Ontario Building Code.

Our services in Barrhaven

• Home additions and extensions
• Whole-home renovations
• Structural renovations and wall removals
• Kitchen renovations
• Bathroom and ensuite renovations
• Basement renovations and secondary suites
• Custom homes and new builds
• Design-build

Why Barrhaven homeowners choose Bates Construction Group

• HCRA-registered builder, with Tarion warranty coverage on new homes
• More than 35 years building and renovating in Ottawa
• A dedicated project manager on every project
• Written change orders and a shared client portal
• An owner who is a CPA, so budgets stay transparent

Frequently asked questions

Can I add a basement suite to my Barrhaven home? In most cases, yes, as long as the home meets zoning and building code requirements for a secondary dwelling unit. We assess your basement and handle the permit. See basement renovations and secondary suites.

Can you open up the main floor of my Barrhaven home? Yes. Removing or modifying load-bearing walls is a common request, and we coordinate the engineering and permits. See structural renovations.

Do you handle permits in Barrhaven? Yes. Barrhaven is within the City of Ottawa, and we prepare and submit building permit applications and coordinate inspections for you.

See all of our service areas and services.

Request a consultation · (613) 878-2365 · brandon@batescg.ca