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Guides, prices and advice for your concrete projects in Ottawa-Gatineau.

Orange layout marks on a basement slab before sawing
2026-08-28

Winter concrete cutting in Ottawa: what actually changes

Indoor work runs 12 months a year, availability is better, and pricing is often more flexible…

Hydraulic saw cutting a foundation wall in an excavation
2026-08-28

Cost to cut a patio door opening in a foundation wall (2026)

$2,000 to $4,500 for the cut: detailed pricing, lintel, permit and steps…

Diamond core bit
2026-08-28

Core drilling for a dryer vent, range hood or heat pump: cost (2026)

$150 to $350 per hole: why bundling several holes changes everything…

Spray-painted layout of a plumbing trench on a basement slab
2026-08-20

How Much Does a Concrete Slab Trench for Plumbing Cost? (2026)

$15–$30 per linear foot: the real cost of a plumbing trench in your basement slab…

Hydraulic saw cutting a foundation wall in an excavation
2026-08-20

Egress Window Cost 2026: What a Code-Compliant Basement Window Really Costs

Cutting, window, well, drain: the real cost of a code-compliant egress window…

Operator and hydraulic saw hoses in the excavation
2026-08-20

Foundation Wall Opening Permits: Ottawa vs Gatineau Rules (2026)

Ottawa or Gatineau: permits, fees and timelines for cutting a foundation opening…

Cutting an opening in a foundation wall, seen from the excavation
2026-01-15

How much does a window opening in a concrete wall cost in Ottawa?

Real prices for cutting a window opening in a concrete foundation wall in Ottawa-Gatineau: price factors, rang…

Hydraulic saw cutting a foundation wall in an excavation
2026-01-28

Enlarging a basement window: what the building code says

Building code rules for basement egress windows in Ontario and Quebec: minimum dimensions, legal bedrooms, per…

Diamond core bit
2026-02-10

Concrete core drilling: the complete guide

Everything about diamond core drilling in concrete: how it works, available diameters, price per hole, and res…

Diamond core bits in several diameters
2026-02-24

Concrete coring in commercial buildings: the guide

Concrete coring for commercial buildings in Ottawa-Gatineau: cable pass-throughs, plumbing, HVAC, fire caulkin…

Spray-painted layout of a plumbing trench on a basement slab
2026-03-05

Cutting a concrete basement floor for plumbing: the guide

How basement slab cutting for plumbing works: French drain trench, sewer pipe, new bathroom. Steps, prices, ph…

Diamond core bits in several diameters
2026-03-12

Concrete core drilling prices in 2026: how much per hole?

Complete price grid for concrete core drilling in Ottawa-Gatineau: price by diameter, by thickness, volume rat…

Pile of concrete blocks from a wall opening
2026-03-19

Demolishing a concrete garage slab: cost, steps and options

How much does it cost to demolish and remove a concrete garage slab in Ottawa-Gatineau? Price per square foot,…

Operator and hydraulic saw hoses in the excavation
2026-03-26

Dust-free interior concrete cutting: how we do it

Wet cutting, industrial vacuuming, electric equipment: how modern concrete cutting is done indoors without dus…