Credentials
We are thrilled to announce that the Better Business
Bureau has chosen Ottawa General
Contractors as a Finalist for the 2010 Torch Award
for Marketplace Trust.
Renovating your home is often one of the major projects you will
undertake in your lifetime. Finding the right contractor can be the
difference between a stressfull, over-budget project with trouble
and a smooth, easy going project that stays within budget. Let's be
frank - finding a good contractor is not easy.
In Ottawa there are almost 1000 contractors who
call themselves renovators of which less than 30 are a
little more than independent contractors operating out of
their homes. Of those 30 who are actual companies, less than half
have the full qualifications that you expect in a renovator. Of
those 15, maybe 5-10 have the capacity to do the same full
range of work as General Contractors such as; full
kitchens, bathroom, basements and additions. We have spent years
building up our credentials through experience and by partnering up
with some of the best organizations in the business.
Here are our credentials that we have spent years
building and maintaining.
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Better Business Bureau (BBB) - Most homeowners
are familiar with the Better Business Bureau. We are good standing
members of the better business bureau. We have had not one single
outstanding complaint with the BBB for any work we have every
completed. This year we were a Finalist for the 2010 Torch Award
for Marketplace Trust, the BBB`s highest honors. |
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Renomark - This organization is specifically
for renovators. Contractors have to offer 2 year warranties, carry
liability insurance as well as WSIB among many other requirements.
If nothing else make sure you contractors carries the RENOMARK
LOGO! |
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GOHBA (Greater Ottawa Home Builders
Association) - Being part of GOHBA is a prerequisite to
being part of the RENOMARK. It is also one more agency that has its
own specific guidelines to follow. Look for the GOHBA logo whenever
hiring any renovation company. |
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OGCAO (Ontario General Contractors
Association) - As general contractors we feel that we have
to be part of the OGCAO. The OGCAO is mostly for larger general
contractors. It allows the general contractors to get together on a
regular basis and discuss safety, good practice guidelines and new
market conditions. Although not a requirement for residential
renovations it has helped us develop comprehensive safety
guidelines. |
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Ottawa Renovators Council - The Ottawa
Renovators Council is a council of renovation companies that gets
together once a month to discuss the renovation market including
new practices and regulations and any laws that are enacted for the
RENOMARK members. All the owners of the professional renovation
companies like Oakwood and Ottawa Home Improvements are part of
this council. If you are working with a contractor who sits on the
renovators council you know you are working with a top notch
professional |
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Ottawa Chamber of Commerce - Provides
networking, professional and business development opportunities and
member benefits and services directly to business. It also provides
its members with a united voice of business representation through
effective research, consultation and liaison with key decision
makers and influencers. |
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Canada Green Building
Council - The Canada Green Building Council provides
access to expert information about new green products and green
vendors. The CaGBC mission is to lead and accelerate the
transformation to high-performing, healthy green buildings, homes
and communities throughout Canada. |