OLD OTTAWA SOUTH, BETWEEN THE CANAL AND THE RIVER
Exterior Cleaning & Permanent Lighting in Old Ottawa South
Century-old brick, wooden porches, tall gables and a canopy that turns Sunnyside Avenue green all summer. House Homie handles the windows, gutters and siding on Old Ottawa South homes, and installs permanent LED lighting where the roofline suits it.
Built Around Old Ottawa South Homes
Old Ottawa South sits on the strip of land between the Rideau Canal and the Rideau River, south of the Glebe. It became part of the City of Ottawa in the early 1900s, and most of its houses date from the decades either side of the First World War: brick and clapboard two-and-a-half storey homes, semis and the occasional bungalow tucked in later, close together on narrow lots near Bank Street, Sunnyside, Windsor Park and Brewer Park.
Homes this age come with lots of windows, including old wood sashes and storms, and with gutters under some of the biggest trees in the city. That is where most of our work here happens. Permanent lighting can look beautiful on a peaked front gable, but tight side yards, steep roofs and decorative trim mean not every house is a good fit, and we will tell you honestly when that is the case.
Exterior Cleaning in Old Ottawa South
In Old Ottawa South the glass and the gutters come first. Older houses have more panes and more trim to work around, and the tree canopy keeps eavestroughs full from spring seeds to November leaves.
- Window cleaning: careful hand work on older sashes and storm windows, with frames, sills and tracks wiped down.
- Gutter cleaning: seeds, leaves and twigs cleared from gutters and downspouts so water stays off foundations that have been there for a century.
- Siding cleaning: grime and green growth removed from clapboard and siding with methods that will not damage it.
- Gutter brightening: streaking scrubbed off the gutter faces along the front of the house.
- Pressure washing: front walks, steps and back patios cleaned.
- Interlock cleaning: walkways and patios cleaned and re-sanded.
Permanent Lighting in Old Ottawa South
On the right house, a line of light tracing a front gable is hard to beat. Our track is fitted to your roofline and hidden behind the trim, so it nearly disappears during the day. We look closely at older trim and access before recommending anything.
- Millions of colours and saved scenes, all run from your phone.
- Soft warm white on a heritage front, or colour for the holidays.
- Rated to -40 for Ottawa winters.
- An in-home demo before you commit, and installs usually done in one to three days.
- Professionally installed and backed by a warranty.
Looking After an Older Home, Season by Season
A century-old house rewards steady upkeep. Spreading the outside work across the year keeps it manageable and keeps small problems from becoming big ones.
Spring
Clear the seeds and winter debris out of the gutters and get the windows clean for the first warm days.
Summer
Wash the siding and porch, clean the front walk and see how lighting would look on your gable.
Fall
The canopy comes down. We clear gutters and downspouts once the leaves drop, before the freeze.
Winter
If lights suit your home, they are already up for the holidays with no ladder on an icy porch roof.
Homie Club plans book your recurring exterior cleaning for you, with member pricing on every visit.
Our Services in Old Ottawa South
Book one, or bundle a few into the same visit.
Careful cleaning for older windows, sashes and storms, plus sills and tracks.
Gutters and downspouts cleared of seeds, leaves and twigs from the canopy.
Roofline lighting for homes that suit it, controlled from your phone.
Old Ottawa South Neighbourhoods We Serve
We work throughout Old Ottawa South, including the streets around:
Sunnyside Avenue · Bank Street · Windsor Park · Brewer Park · Riverdale Avenue · Seneca Street · Bronson Avenue · Belmont Avenue · Hopewell Avenue · Cameron Avenue
Not sure if we reach you? Call 613-854-6779 and ask.
What Homeowners Say
Old Ottawa South FAQ
Do you work in Old Ottawa South?
Yes. We work throughout the neighbourhood, from Bronson to the Rideau River and from Sunnyside to Brewer Park. Call 613-854-6779 if you want to check your street.
Can you clean older wood windows and storms?
Yes. Window cleaning covers the glass plus frames, sills and tracks, and we take extra care around older sashes and storm windows.
Is permanent lighting a good fit for a century home?
Sometimes. A clean front gable can look great, but steep roofs, tight side yards and decorative trim do not always work. We look at the house during an in-home demo and give you a straight answer.
My street has huge trees. When should the gutters be done?
Most homes under a heavy canopy need a fall cleaning after the leaves drop, and many benefit from a spring visit for seeds and debris too. We can set that up for you through a Homie Club plan.
Which exterior cleaning services do you offer?
Window cleaning, gutter cleaning, gutter brightening, siding cleaning, pressure washing and interlock cleaning. Book one or combine several into a single visit.
Will lights survive the winter?
Yes. The lights are rated to -40 and every install is backed by a warranty. Ask us about the details when we quote.
How do I get a quote?
Fill out our quote form or call 613-854-6779. We reply the same day, and quotes are free.
Get a Free Quote for Your Old Ottawa South Home
Tell us what the house needs, from windows and gutters to roofline lighting. We will get back to you the same day.