Questions We Actually Get

Before you call, here's what most people ask.

Is Stand Sure Construction licensed and insured?

Yes. Stand Sure Construction is fully licensed and insured for general contracting work in Ontario. Ask to see current proof of insurance and WSIB coverage before any project starts, any contractor who won't show you is a red flag.

How long has Stand Sure Construction been in business?

10 years, working general contracting and renovation projects across Kanata, Ottawa and the Valley.

What areas does Stand Sure Construction serve?

Based in Kanata, Ontario, and serving Kanata, Ottawa, Stittsville, Nepean, and the surrounding Ottawa Valley.

Do you offer free estimates?

Yes. Every project starts with a free, no-obligation on-site consultation and a detailed written estimate, not a ballpark number over the phone.

How do I get an estimate or book a site visit?

Use the "Book a Site Visit" calendar on this site to pick a date and time, or call or text 343-462-4430 directly.

What happens during the free consultation?

Brandon walks the site with you in person, talks through what you actually want to build, and takes the measurements that matter. You'll get a written, itemized estimate and a realistic timeline afterward, no pressure to sign anything on the spot.

Do you pull permits for renovations in Kanata and Ottawa?

Yes, when the project needs one. Permit requirements vary: a bathroom refresh usually doesn't need a permit, while a basement finish, structural change, or addition usually does. Permits get pulled properly before work starts, not skipped to save time.

How long does a typical renovation take?

It depends on scope. A bathroom renovation typically runs a few weeks, a kitchen renovation several weeks to a couple months, and a basement finish or home addition can run longer depending on permits and structural work. You'll get a project-specific timeline in your written estimate, not a guess.

Do you work through the winter in Ottawa?

Yes. Interior work, kitchens, bathrooms, basements, drywall, continues year-round regardless of weather. Exterior and structural work is scheduled around the season when it needs to be.

Will I have one point of contact throughout my project?

Yes. You deal directly with the person running your job, not a rotating cast of subcontractors or a call centre. That's one of the biggest differences between Stand Sure Construction and a typical contractor.

What's included in a kitchen renovation?

Layout changes, cabinetry, countertops, backsplash, lighting, plumbing and electrical coordination, and finish carpentry, whatever the project actually needs, scoped out during your consultation and itemized in the estimate rather than bundled into a vague lump sum.

What's included in a bathroom renovation?

Everything from a full gut renovation (tile, vanity, tub or shower, plumbing, ventilation, lighting) to smaller updates like re-tiling or a vanity swap. Scope is defined during the on-site consultation.

Can you finish an unfinished basement?

Yes. Basement finishing, including framing, insulation, drywall, electrical coordination, and flooring, is one of our core services, with permits pulled where the work requires them.

Do you take on smaller jobs, or only full renovations?

Both. Drywall and patchwork, ceilings, tile and stonework, and doors, casings and baseboard are all listed services on their own. You don't need a full renovation budget to have Stand Sure Construction handle a smaller job properly.

What services does Stand Sure Construction offer?

General contracting, home additions and renovations, kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation, basement finishing, drywall and patchwork and ceilings, tile and stonework, and doors, casings and baseboard.