Most Riverside South projects start with a free, no-obligation on-site visit, where we measure the space, check existing structure, and confirm material options in person. You’ll get a written quote before anything is scheduled, and every guard height, handrail height and baluster spacing we install is measured against the Ontario Building Code section that applies to your property.
Not sure what your Riverside South project will cost? Our cost calculator gives you an instant CAD range for common railing and staircase work using current Ottawa-area pricing, a useful starting point before you book your free on-site visit in Riverside South.
A small older pocket, Honey Gables, dates back to around 1950 and was later absorbed into Riverside South's boundaries, so a handful of older properties sit among the mostly new housing stock.
The Rideau River forms the community's western boundary, and the Strandherd-Armstrong Bridge (opened 2014) connects it to Barrhaven across the river, so riverside lots here need the same drainage and moisture attention as other Ottawa waterfront properties.
The core stairs & railings work we handle in this area – every service is listed in the Services menu above.
Every railing we build starts with the same three questions: where it sits, what it needs to withstand, and who uses it…
Glass railings open up a view without giving up safety. We install framed and frameless tempered-glass systems on…
Aluminum is the material we recommend most often for exterior railings in Ottawa, because it doesn't rust, doesn't need…
Wrought iron and welded steel railings suit a heavier, more traditional look than aluminum, and they're built to order…
Wood is still the most common railing material on Ottawa decks and staircases, and it's the one that needs the most…
A deck railing has to clear a specific code height and baluster spacing while standing up to full outdoor exposure. We…
We schedule Riverside South estimates and jobs directly – no national call centre in between.
We work across a wide range of housing ages and styles in this part of Ottawa.
On-site estimates cost nothing and come with no pressure to book.
A sample of the Ottawa-area communities we serve – see the full list in the Service Areas menu.
Yes, we regularly install railings as part of new-home builds in this area.
It can be, with the right sealing schedule – aluminum or composite options need less upkeep in a higher-moisture setting.
Yes – on-site estimates for Riverside South projects are free, with no obligation.
We typically schedule Riverside South on-site visits within a few business days of your call, sooner for safety-related repairs.