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Decks & Outdoor Living in Dundas
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Decks & Outdoor Living in Dundas
Ontario winters are hard on decks, and many in Dundas are due for replacement after years of freeze-thaw, snow and sun. New decks are also a common finishing touch for the newer homes in Downtown Dundas and Greensville.
We build Dundas decks on footings below the frost line, frame them to code, and finish them in composite, cedar or pressure-treated wood. Where a permit is required, it is issued by the City of Hamilton, and we handle the application and inspections.
Call (647) 424-1511 or send the form on this page for a free deck quote in Dundas. Tell us what you want to change, add a few photos of the space, and we will book a visit and send a written quote that lists the scope, the materials, the permits involved and the schedule.
Dundas homes
What decks & outdoor living involves in Dundas's houses
Century and heritage homes in Dundas
Older Dundas homes often have soft or uneven siding and brick that a deck ledger cannot safely attach to. In those cases we build a freestanding deck on its own beam and footings so the house wall is not loaded at all.
Post-war bungalows and back-splits in Dundas
Post-war Dundas bungalows often have small concrete steps at the back door and a big yard. A low deck that steps down to the yard, with a wider set of stairs, makes the yard part of the house.
Rules in Dundas
Permits and approvals for decks & outdoor living in Dundas
Building permits
Building permits in Dundas are issued by the City of Hamilton. Electrical work anywhere in Ontario is done by a licensed electrical contractor under an Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) permit. We confirm what your project needs before you sign and book every inspection.
Conservation authority
Much of Dundas falls within the Hamilton Conservation Authority watershed. Building near a shoreline, river, floodplain, valley or wetland can need a conservation authority permit before the municipality will issue a building permit. We check the regulation mapping for your property early so it does not hold up the schedule.
Heritage properties
If your Dundas home is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act or sits in a heritage conservation district, exterior changes generally need heritage approval as well as a building permit. We check your property's status before design starts.
Testing before demolition
Homes built before the 1990s can contain asbestos in plaster, textured ceilings, floor tile, vermiculite insulation and pipe wrap, and homes from before the 1960s often have lead paint. In Dundas's older houses we test suspect materials before demolition and handle them by the regulations if they are found.
The service
Decks Built on Solid Footings
A good deck extends your living space for half the year and should last for decades. The parts that make that happen are the ones you do not see: footings below the frost line, a properly attached ledger or freestanding frame, correctly sized joists and beams, and hardware rated for outdoor use.
We build new decks and replace old ones in pressure-treated wood, cedar and composite, with railings in wood, aluminum or glass, built-in stairs and landings, privacy screens and skirting. Many clients pair a new deck with a basement walkout or a new patio door.
More about decks & outdoor living →The process
How your Dundas project comes together
01
Consultation
Tell us what you want to change and send a few photos. We visit, measure and talk through options.
02
Written Quote
A clear scope, materials, permits and schedule, in writing. No vague allowances.
03
Permits & Planning
Drawings, permits and material orders lined up before demolition starts.
04
Build & Walk-Through
Work done in the right order, inspected where required, and walked through with you at the end.
Across Dundas
Decks & Outdoor Living throughout Dundas
Dundas sits in the valley below the Niagara Escarpment, with a walkable King Street downtown, Victorian and early-1900s homes nearby and post-war and newer homes climbing the valley sides.
Questions
Decks & Outdoor Living in Dundas: FAQs
How do I get a decks & outdoor living quote in Dundas?+
Call (647) 424-1511, use the form on this page or email info@ontariorenovationcompany.com. Tell us what you want to change and send a few photos, and we will book a visit and send a written quote for your Dundas project.
What kinds of Dundas homes do you work on?+
All of them. Housing in Dundas includes century and heritage homes and post-war bungalows and back-splits, and each comes with its own considerations, from older wiring and foundations to builder warranties, septic systems and shoreline rules. We plan the work around the house you actually have.
Do I need a conservation authority permit in Dundas?+
Only if your property is in a regulated area, such as near a shoreline, river, valley, floodplain or wetland. Much of Dundas falls within the Hamilton Conservation Authority watershed. We check the mapping for your address before applying for the building permit.
Do I need a permit for a deck?+
In Ontario, decks generally need a building permit when they are attached to the house or more than about 600 mm (24 inches) above the ground. Local rules and setbacks also apply. We check with your municipality and handle the permit.
Composite or wood: which is better?+
Composite costs more up front but needs no staining and resists rot and splinters. Pressure-treated wood and cedar cost less and look natural but need regular maintenance. We explain the trade-offs for your deck.
Can you replace just the deck boards?+
Sometimes. If the frame and footings are sound, new decking and railings can go on the existing structure. We inspect the frame first, because rot in the joists or ledger means it needs to be rebuilt.
Do you offer decks & outdoor living across Dundas?+
Yes. We work throughout Dundas, including Downtown Dundas, Greensville, University Gardens and Spencer Creek Valley, and in nearby Ancaster, Hamilton, Waterdown, Stoney Creek and Caledonia.
More renovation services in Dundas
Alongside decks & outdoor living, we also handle home additions, whole-home renovations and basement finishing in Dundas, so related work can be planned together.
Other basements, additions & outdoor services in Dundas: basement finishing, legal basement apartments, garden suites & detached adus and home additions.
Further reading
Your Dundas renovation, done properly.
Tell us what you want to change and send a few photos. We will book a visit and send a clear written quote, with no obligation.