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Find answers to common questions about our outdoor construction, landscaping, and foundation services in the Ottawa area.
This depends entirely on the scope of work however, we keep our crews on your site until it is done. This means consecutive service which is not always offered in our industry.
Yes, we work in Ottawa, Almonte and surrounding areas.
Foundation repairs, water management, and all things outdoor living including pools, pool surrounds, patios, walkways, stairs, retaining walls, and site preparation and excavation services.
For Canada’s variable climate, yes. Concrete cracks with the freeze and thaw cycles that we get. Fiberglass has the flexibility to deal with freeze-thaw variations in the Canadian climate and does not require a liner to be replaced.
$60,000–$100,000.
Yes. This is done to make sure that the pool is set in properly.
Yes. Ideally you have a finished landscape surrounding the pool.
See the complete installation process, sizes, and design options.
Decades with proper maintenance.
Yes, minimal maintenance is needed and includes touch ups, cleaning, and occasional resanding.
Yes. It’s a pretty straightforward process providing the base was properly installed.
Removal of the top organic layer, getting down to a sturdy sub-base, assessment and amendment of the sub-base, a soil separation (geotextile fabric), and then a gravel base compacted to 98%.
This depends on the scope of work, the size of the project, and access to the work area.
See driveways, patios, walkways, repair, and material options.
When the elevation of the yard requires it, or to divert the flow of water on the property for proper drainage.
Precast concrete and natural stone.
Decades.
Yes. They require exfiltration so there is no excess pressure built up behind the wall that will push against it and compromise the structure.
If a retaining wall is being used in a way it wasn’t engineered for, it can fail. If it’s installed with improper building practices, it can fail. It’s very important in this instance to work with someone who knows what they are doing.
See materials, drainage, and engineering details.
Anything needed to prepare the site such as excavation, soil conditions, grading, and anything else related to what is planned.
Yes. This is a huge part of our work as a standalone service and as part of every service we offer.
See standalone services, grading, drainage, and site work.
Concrete aging. Concrete takes about 40 years to fully cure. The older it gets, the harder it gets, making it more prone to cracking. The only guarantee with concrete is that it is going to crack — it’s just a matter of when.
By managing the water before it can come in. This can first be done by managing the source of the water. Remedies can include isolating and waterproofing cracks in the foundation wall, fixing a clogged weeping tile, adding a sump pump, fixing negative grading issues, and more.
Waterproofing is done when the structural integrity of the foundation is suitable to continue supporting the house but just needs a system to keep water out from fissures in the wall. When the foundation has lost its structural integrity, a more in-depth structural repair following engineered drawings is needed to bring the wall back to structural load-bearing capacity.
A good foundation repair should last the lifetime of the structure.
See waterproofing, structural repair, and prevention options.
Contact OZO Construction today to request a quote. We'll review your property, talk through your options, and help you plan a pool that fits your home and outdoor space.
