Service area · Kanata, ON
Decks, fences and interlock in Kanata
Korvex builds decks, fences, interlock and drainage across Kanata, where deep silty clay and bedrock at the surface can turn up on the same site. We check what is under your yard before setting footing and base depth.
Kanata was mostly farmland until the 1960s, when Bill Teron began building it as a garden city of separate communities, starting with Beaverbrook. Glen Cairn, Bridlewood, Morgan’s Grant and Kanata Lakes followed, and the Carp River runs through its western part.
What we plan around in Kanata
The ground, the lots and the local rules
Each point links to the public source it was checked against. At the site visit we check how it applies to your lot.
- Beaverbrook and older streets
Beaverbrook’s first street, Tiffany Crescent, dates to 1964, and the area is known for its hedged houses. A rebuild on these lots works around established hedges, trees and older footings.
What it changesfences, backyard renovations
- Clay next to rock
At one site near Terry Fox Drive, silty clay ran from about 1 m to 19 m deep, with rock at the surface nearby. Post and footing depth is decided yard by yard.
What it changesfences, decks, retaining walls
- Groundwater near the Carp River
The same study estimated groundwater at about 2 to 3 m down, rising and falling with the seasons. Low yards need a clear plan for where surface water goes.
What it changesdrainage & grading, interlock
- Protected land to the north
The South March Highlands are designated as a natural environment area with significant wetlands. Yards near protected land keep runoff and fill on the owner’s side.
What it changesdrainage & grading, backyard renovations
What we build in Kanata
Services in Kanata
Every job starts with the same site review: soil, slope and where the water goes.
Projects
Recent Korvex work
Recent jobs from across Ottawa, photographed on site.
Reviews
Ottawa homeowners, in their own words
Quoted exactly as posted on Google, HomeStars and Facebook, with the job each one describes. Stars show where the platform gives them. All 18 reviews
- Google
5.0
6 reviews on the Google profile · Open on Google
- HomeStars
9reviews
Each shows five stars
- Facebook
3recommendations
Facebook shows no stars · Open on Facebook
Patio installed
“Vlad and his crew installed my patio in 2 days. Did excellent work and vlad answered any and all questions I asked. I highly recommend Korvex Development for any job you may require.”
Joe Ayoub
Google · Aug 2026Wood fence repair · Ottawa
“Vlad and his partner did a terrific job repairing our sagging wood fence, giving it a new life, for a very reasonable price. They communicated clearly and professionally at every stage of the process, they completed the job in a timely manner, and their work was top notch. Highly recommended!”
Geoffrey Robinson
HomeStars · Jun 2026Foundation waterproofing and French drain
“Vlad and his coworkers are very hard working and professional with a realistic and fair pricing that cant beat any other company out there ! We just had a major leak in our basement and they efficiently waterproofed the foundation and created a french drain with outstanding finish of layering gravel and pavement reconstruction. They are the people to call for almost any kind of work on your house !! Thank you guys God Bless & Respekt!”
Gio Ivana Herrera
Facebook · Aug 2026
Do you work in all parts of Kanata?
Yes. Korvex Developments builds decks, fences, interlock and drainage across Kanata, including Beaverbrook, Glen Cairn, Bridlewood, Morgan’s Grant and Kanata Lakes. The ground changes from yard to yard here, so the free on-site estimate starts with what is under your lawn. Request an estimate online or call 613-880-7679.
Do I need a permit for a deck in Kanata?
Often, yes. City of Ottawa rules apply in Kanata: a permit is generally required when a deck is attached or next to the house and more than 600 mm above grade. Lower decks still have to respect zoning setbacks to the lot lines. We check what applies to your property before work starts.
Can you replace an old fence without damaging the hedge or trees?
Yes. We plan the tear-out and the new post locations around established hedges and trees. Beaverbrook in particular is known for its hedged houses. City of Ottawa tree rules can apply to larger trees on private lots, and we check what applies to your property before digging.
Are your estimates free?
Yes. Korvex Developments gives free estimates on site across Ottawa and the surrounding areas. Send the request form, or call, text or WhatsApp 613-880-7679, and we book a time to look at the property. The scope and the price follow in writing after the visit.
What should I send with my request?
A few photos of the area, close up and from a few steps back, where the property is, and a sentence on what you want done. That is enough for Korvex to set up the site visit. Measurements, material choices and budget can wait for the visit.
Can the final price go over the estimate?
Ontario’s consumer rules for home renovations set a limit. When a contractor gives an estimate, the final price cannot be more than 10% over it unless you agree to new work or a new price. The rule covers every home renovation contract in Ontario.
Who arranges utility locates before digging?
The person doing the digging requests them through Ontario One Call, at least five business days ahead, and the locates are free. Private lines, such as a gas line to a barbecue, power to a shed or a septic system, are the owner’s to have marked, so tell us about them at the site visit.
Who will I deal with?
One Korvex project lead, from the site visit and the written estimate to the final walkthrough. The same person answers the phone and walks the finished job with you, and the crew that builds it works together on site.
Can I see your work?
Yes. Every project on this site is a Korvex job in the Ottawa area, photographed on site while it was built, many with the base and drainage still open. The reviews page quotes homeowners word for word from Google, HomeStars and Facebook.
Will I get a written contract?
Yes. Korvex gives you the scope and the price in writing before work starts. Ontario law also requires any home renovation contract worth more than $50 to be in writing, and a contract signed in your home comes with a 10-day cooling-off period.
Planning a project in Kanata? The estimate is free, on site.
Tell us what you want built and send a few photos. We come out, look at what sits under the job, and give you the scope and the price in writing.