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Secondary Dwellings

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Transform Your Space

Creating Functional and Compliant Rental Units

If your basement is currently unfinished, our dedicated design team at Lion Republic Construction will address all essential factors during the design phase, including insulation, waterproofing, electrical systems, flooring, and heating. When it comes to egress (emergency escape), if your basement already has an exterior exit door, an egress window is not required.

We understand that developing a well-equipped, code-compliant secondary dwelling unit requires expertise and meticulous planning. Our experienced team will guide you through the entire renovation or retrofitting process, ensuring that your space meets all building code requirements set by the City of Ottawa. We prioritize keeping you informed and engaged at every stage of the project.

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Unlock Additional Income with a Secondary Dwelling

Ensure Safety and Compliance for Your Rental Unit

All secondary dwelling units in Ottawa must adhere to city regulations and meet strict building and fire codes. Failure to comply could make you liable for any incidents affecting tenants due to unsafe conditions. Remember, creating a secondary dwelling unit goes beyond simply adding a bedroom in the basement. Various factors need to be considered to legally establish a secondary dwelling.

At Lion Republic Construction, we take pride in delivering cost-effective, safe, and compliant secondary dwelling units on time and within budget. Contact us today for a quote, and let’s start planning your renovation for a secondary dwelling unit or rental apartment in Ottawa.

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Let’s Bring Your Vision to Life

Get started on your next project with Lion Republic Construction. Contact us today for a free consultation and take the first step toward creating a space you’ll love.

Building With Expertise and Trust

Lion Republic’s Proven Process for Your Dream Home

We’ve honed a process that guarantees exceptional results for homeowners in Ottawa. With years of experience in new home construction, renovations, and home additions, we take pride in delivering projects with precision and professionalism. From the initial consultation to the final handover, our dedicated team ensures that your vision becomes a reality, no matter the size or scope of the project.

Our Process

We start with an initial consultation. Give us a call or send us an email and let us know what you are looking to do and the vision you have for your project.

Rough Design

After discussing the basics of your renovation or build, we will get to work on some rough designs to get a feeling for how the design and final product will look.

A Closer Look

Next, our expert team will take a closer, on-site look at your home or land to perform a more in-depth analysis of the various factors that may influence the work.

Last Steps

Once we are in agreement on price, design and timelines, we are able to present a working contract for the client to sign and we can get started on the new home project.