Nepean is bungalow and split-level country — most of it built through the 1960s and 70s. From Bells Corners to Centrepointe, these homes have character, but their original basement windows are tiny and their concrete block foundations sometimes need attention. Renovations rule here: modernizing the basement, adding a side entrance, redoing plumbing under the slab. Nearly all of those projects start with a clean cut in concrete or block.

Our services in Nepean

Basement window enlargement — replacing small original windows with egress-compliant openings
Slab and wall sawing — trenches in the slab to redo plumbing, add a floor drain or install interior weeping tile
New side entrances — door openings cut into the foundation for independent basement access
Coring — pipe and conduit passages through old block or poured concrete
Concrete demolition — front steps, low walls and tired patio slabs

Concrete block foundations from the 60s and 70s cut well, but the blocks are often hollow and sometimes weakened by decades of moisture. We adjust accordingly: cutting in sections, temporary support where needed, and clean edges so the carpenter who follows us has an easy job.

Nepean specifics

Leda clay: Nepean's clay soil moves with the seasons — cracks and settlement are common, and a poorly planned cut can make things worse
City of Ottawa permits: enlarging a window or adding a door in an exterior wall requires a permit under the Ontario Building Code
Tight access: townhomes and small lots in some pockets — we carry compact equipment that won't wreck your yard

Renovating without tearing everything out

In Nepean's older homes, concrete cutting has a big advantage over the jackhammer: no vibration cracking the rest of the foundation, no months of repairs afterwards. A wall saw cuts clean, and the section comes out in one piece. For 60s-70s block foundations, that matters even more — those walls already carry fifty years of moisture and freeze-thaw cycles. We always start by checking the condition of the wall and flashing, then plan the cut to preserve what's still sound. It's faster, cleaner, and often cheaper in the end.