Garage & Driveways in Ottawa

Garage & Driveway rates in Ottawa, ON typically range from $60-$100/hour. Typical costs include: Garage door replacement (single) ($2,000-$5,000), Garage door replacement (double) ($4,000-$10,000), Garage door opener installation ($300-$700), Garage door spring replacement ($200-$400), Concrete driveway replacement ($8,000-$20,000). For garage doors: door material (steel, wood, aluminum, fibreglass), insulation R-value, size, style, windows, opener technology (chain vs. belt drive vs. smart), and installation complexity. For driveways: material (concrete, asphalt, interlock), square footage, site preparation, drainage requirements, and removal of existing driveway. Both are heavily affected by municipal permit requirements. We recommend requesting quotes from multiple garage & driveways on RealCraft to compare prices.

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Garage door installation is not a compulsory trade in Ontario. However, some municipalities (including Toronto) require contractor business licences. Electrical work for door openers must comply with the Ontario Electrical Safety Code. Driveway work may require municipal permits, especially for widening or material changes that affect lot drainage. Heated driveway systems involve electrical or hydronic components that require licensed trades.

Garage & Driveways in Ottawa commonly handle: Garage door installation and replacement. Garage door opener installation and repair. Garage door spring and cable replacement. Concrete driveway pouring and replacement. Asphalt driveway installation and repair. Interlock driveway installation. Driveway sealing and maintenance. Garage floor coating and resurfacing. Browse garage & driveway profiles on RealCraft to see each professional's specific service offerings.

Garage door spring replacement - springs are under extreme tension and can cause serious injury Garage door off its tracks or not closing properly - safety sensors and balance are critical Driveway heaving, large cracks, or crumbling - gets worse each freeze-thaw cycle Driveway replacement involving excavation and proper grading for drainage

Garage door installation: 3-6 hours. Opener installation: 2-4 hours. Spring replacement: 1-2 hours. Concrete driveway: 3-7 days (plus 7-day cure time). Asphalt driveway: 1-3 days. Interlock driveway: 5-10 days.

For garage doors: the installer will remove the old door, install new tracks and hardware, mount the door sections, install the opener, and test all safety features. For driveways: expect excavation of old material, grading, compacted gravel base installation, and material placement. The area will be roped off during curing.

Clear the garage of items near the door for installation work. Park vehicles on the street during the project. For driveway work, call Ontario One Call before excavation. Check with your municipality about permits and driveway width restrictions.

Late fall or early spring for driveway work when concrete crews have better availability. Garage door replacement can be done year-round. Emergency repairs (broken springs, stuck doors) should not wait.

Watch out for these warning signs: Attempting garage door spring repair without proper training and tools. No written quote specifying door model, insulation value, and warranty terms. Skips compacted gravel base for driveway work. No liability insurance - garage doors are heavy and driveways involve heavy equipment. On RealCraft, you can read verified reviews from real customers to help identify trustworthy garage & driveways.

Before hiring a garage & driveway in Ottawa, ask: What door brand and model do you recommend, and what is the manufacturer warranty? What R-value insulation does the door include? For driveways, what base preparation and thickness will you use? Do you carry liability insurance and WSIB coverage? What is your warranty on the installation workmanship?

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