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Deck, fence and patio rebuilds in Nepean

Korvex rebuilds decks, fences and patios in Nepean’s established neighbourhoods. Yards here tend to have mature trees and older structures near the end of their life, so a rebuild starts with the tear-out, the root zones and where water flows today. New posts, footings and interlock base then go in around what stays.

Nepean was its own city until amalgamation in 2001. Its older parts, such as Crestview, Parkwood Hills and Qualicum-Graham Park, were built mainly from the late 1950s through the 1960s, many with single-storey houses and attached garages.

The fountain and pond in front of Ben Franklin Place in NepeanBen Franklin Place, Nepean

What we plan around in Nepean

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.

  • Post-war lots

    Qualicum-Graham Park was built in the 1960s on large lots, and Trend-Arlington was developed from the 1960s to the 1980s. Wider yards leave room for bigger decks and patios with a proper slope away from the house.

    What it changesdecks, interlock, backyard renovations

    Source: Wikipedia

  • Mature trees and root zones

    The City protects private trees 30 cm or wider at 1.3 m up in the urban area. Its critical root zone is 10 cm out per 1 cm of trunk, so a 30 cm tree reaches about 3 m.

    What it changesdecks, fences, retaining walls

    Source: City of Ottawa

  • Finding the original grading

    If a grading plan exists, the City provides it through an Access to Building Permit Records request. When there is none on record, 3-1-1 handles grading questions.

    What it changesdrainage & grading, backyard renovations

    Source: City of Ottawa

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

FAQ

Nepean: common questions

Nearby: Ottawa, Barrhaven, Kanata

All questions

Do you work in Nepean?

Yes. Korvex Developments builds and rebuilds decks, fences, interlock and backyards across Nepean, including Crestview, Parkwood Hills, Qualicum-Graham Park, Trend-Arlington and Centrepointe. A Nepean homeowner’s HomeStars review describes new fence posts and old panels reinstalled on them. Request a free estimate or call 613-880-7679.

There is a large tree where I want a deck. Is that a problem?

It can be. Injuring a protected tree needs a City of Ottawa permit, and mature trees are common on Nepean’s older lots. We check what applies to your property, then place the deck footings clear of the root zone wherever the layout allows.

I am replacing an old deck. Do I need a permit?

Possibly. City of Ottawa rules apply to replacement decks too: a permit is generally required when the deck is attached or next to the house and more than 600 mm above grade, or is raised and gives the main access to the house. We check what applies to your property before work starts.

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.

Request a free estimate

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.

About Korvex

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.

Projects

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.

Backyard finished by Korvex with gravel and a large slab patio

Planning a project in Nepean? 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.

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