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Is a permit fee part of a drywall quote for a new wall in Kanata?
A permit fee may or may not appear in a drywall quote, and whether a permit is needed at all depends on what the new...
Popcorn ceiling removal price per square foot after a clear test in Gloucester?
Published Toronto and Ontario contractor prices for popcorn ceiling removal run about $2 to $10 per square foot, for a...
Which terms belong in a written drywall warranty in Ottawa?
We found no Ontario statute or regulation that sets the terms of a drywall warranty, so what you get depends entirely...
What makes one Ottawa drywall repair quote higher than another?
Two repair quotes can differ because they price different work. Published Toronto and Ontario contractor prices, read...
Two drywall quotes in Manotick differ a lot, what should I compare?
When two quotes for the same room differ a lot, check first whether they describe the same work. Line them up item by...
Does a smooth Level 5 finish raise a drywall quote in Westboro?
A Level 5 finish does cost more than lower finish levels, and published Ontario contractor prices for hanging, taping...
Why are drywall installation quotes priced per square foot of board in Ottawa?
Drywall installation is priced per square foot of board because the board area, meaning the wall and ceiling surface...
Can I look up an Ottawa drywaller on the public trade register?
Skilled Trades Ontario maintains a public register, but drywall trades are not on it in a way that helps you check a...
Why is no price published for water-damaged drywall in Ottawa?
We found no published price range for water-damaged drywall that two sources agree on. The sources we draw on for...
Price range per patch for small drywall holes in Orleans?
A small drywall hole runs about $150 to $600 per patch in published Toronto and Ontario contractor prices. These are...
Is $400 fair for one doorknob-sized patch in Barrhaven?
Published Toronto and Ontario contractor prices for a small patch run about $150 to $600 per patch, read October 1,...
Which finish level does GA-214 list for garage drywall in Barrhaven?
GA-214 lists Level 2 for garages. At that level, the tape is embedded in joint compound and wiped down, and there is...
A water-damaged drywall quote in Gloucester: which lines should it have?
A quote for water-damaged drywall should spell out exactly what is being removed, what is going back in, and what...
What should a drywall patch quote in Kanata include for the price?
A patch quote should list what you are paying for line by line. For scale, published Toronto and Ontario contractor...
Does adding a suite in Vanier need a permit if little work is planned?
The City of Ottawa requires a building permit before adding a secondary suite, even where little or no work is planned....
Holes in the drywall between my Orleans garage and kitchen, a problem?
Yes, holes in the wall between your garage and your kitchen are worth dealing with. Ontario's Building Code...
Hole left by an old light fixture in a Kanata ceiling, who patches it?
A drywall contractor patches the ceiling. If wiring is still in the box, removing or capping it is electrical work:...
Is plaster in an older Glebe house something to test before repairs?
Health Canada lists cement and plaster among the older materials that may contain asbestos, along with surface...
Nepean stipple ceiling and a drywall quote: test before or after hiring?
If the house was built before 1990, get the asbestos test done before hiring anyone to scrape, sand or disturb the...
Can drywall go straight over the vapour barrier in an Ottawa wall?
Yes, drywall goes over the vapour barrier. The vapour barrier sits on the warm side of the wall, and the board is...
Cracks keep returning above Orleans doorways, who should look at them?
Cracks above doorways that keep coming back after repair are worth having two people look at, not one. Start with a...
When is new drywall part of a City of Ottawa building permit?
Drywall becomes permit work when it is part of a larger project that itself requires a permit. The City of Ottawa's...
Do drywall contractors in Ontario need a trade certificate?
Ontario has two drywall trades: "Drywall, acoustic and lathing applicator" and "Drywall finisher and plasterer". Both...
Does the door from my Barrhaven garage into the house need a closer?
It does. Ontario's Building Code requires every door between an attached garage and the house to be tight-fitting,...
Removing a stippled ceiling in an Ottawa condo, what comes first?
Test first. Health Canada says asbestos was used in some building materials before 1990, listing surface treatments...
Hanging and finishing a new wall in Stittsville, per square foot?
Hanging and finishing new drywall runs about $1.50 to $4.50 per square foot of board area, based on published Toronto...
Does a basement apartment in Ottawa need two layers of Type X?
No, Ontario's Building Code does not require two layers of 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) Type X drywall between a basement...
What screw spacing does the Code want for an Ottawa drywall ceiling?
Ontario's Building Code sets the ceiling screw spacing at not more than 300 mm on centre (clause 9.29.5.9). That...
Should I tell my Orleans drywall contractor the house's age before work?
Yes, and the year 1990 is the reason. Health Canada says asbestos was used in some building materials before 1990,...
What drywall finish level suits dark paint in an Ottawa living room?
The Gypsum Association's GA-214 guide recommends Level 5 for dark paint, gloss paint and sheen finishes. Level 5 adds a...
Does replacing a ceiling joist under drywall in Ottawa need a permit?
Replacing a ceiling joist falls under structural repair, and the City of Ottawa's permit list includes "structural...
Is a permit needed to switch batts to spray foam after an Ottawa flood?
Yes, the City of Ottawa says a permit is required for that specific change. The City's Building Code Services...
Fixing holes left by old wall-mounted shelves in a Kanata condo?
Holes left by wall-mounted shelves are patch work. Published Toronto and Ontario contractor prices put a small patch at...
What do published prices say crack repair runs per crack near Nepean?
Published prices for crack repair in Ontario run about $150 to $900 per crack or area, based on published GTA and...
Who decides which fire separation route fits my Nepean suite?
The City of Ottawa decides, through the building permit review for your secondary suite. Ontario's Building Code sets...
Does the size of the drywall area change the asbestos rules for crews in Ottawa?
Yes, the area of drywall being removed changes how Ontario's asbestos regulation classifies the work for a contractor's...
Half-inch or five-eighths drywall for walls in a Kanata renovation?
Ontario's Building Code does not name one board thickness for every wall. It sets a minimum of 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) for...
Does removing wet drywall after a leak in Kanata need a permit?
Removing wet drywall after a leak sits in a narrow category the City of Ottawa has addressed directly. The City's...
Signed a drywall deal at home in Nepean, how long to back out?
Under Ontario's Consumer Protection Act, 2002, you have 10 days to cancel a direct agreement, which is what a contract...
Sealing pipes and wires through a garage wall in Nepean, who does it?
Sealing penetrations through the wall between an attached garage and the house is drywall work, and a drywall...
What should I ask a drywall contractor in Orleans before signing?
Hiring a drywall contractor in Orleans follows the same rules as anywhere in the City of Ottawa, so the questions below...
Is texture matching extra on a ceiling patch quote in Alta Vista?
Texture matching may or may not be in a ceiling patch price; the quote has to say which. We found only one published...
Should a stipple ceiling in a 1970s Ottawa bungalow be tested first?
Yes, a stipple ceiling in a 1970s house should be tested before anyone cuts, scrapes or sands it. Health Canada lists...
What does a Level 5 skim coat add to new drywall in Westboro?
Level 5 adds a thin skim coat over the entire surface on top of the Level 4 coats, and published price pages agree only...
A pipe leaked behind my Orleans kitchen wall, what drywall work follows?
Water behind a kitchen wall means the drywall work comes after the leak is stopped and the wall cavity has dried out....
Screws or nails for new drywall under Ontario's Building Code?
Ontario's Building Code sets out fastener spacing for both options. Screws and nails are both permitted; the choice...
Re-taping or filling a cracked joint: what should an Ottawa quote say?
Crack repair runs about $150 to $900 per crack or area, based on published Toronto and Ontario contractor prices read...
Do I need an Ottawa permit to replace a damaged drywall ceiling?
The City of Ottawa's permit lists do not give a clear yes or no for replacing a damaged drywall ceiling on its own. The...
Do supporting beams need Type X in an Ottawa house with a suite?
Ontario's Building Code requires that light-frame walls, columns, arches and beams that support floors between dwelling...
What does the Building Code want on a garage wall in a Kanata home?
The answer depends on whether the garage is attached to the house and serves only that house. Where an attached garage...
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