SANDY HILL, ONE OF OTTAWA’S OLDEST NEIGHBOURHOODS
Exterior Cleaning & Permanent Lighting in Sandy Hill
Victorian brick, rowhouses, embassies and big old trees along the Rideau River. House Homie takes care of the windows, gutters and siding on Sandy Hill homes, and installs permanent LED lighting on the houses where it truly fits.
Built Around Sandy Hill Homes
Sandy Hill grew up in the second half of the 1800s just east of the canal, and it still has some of Ottawa’s oldest housing stock: red-brick Victorians and Queen Annes, stone and brick rowhouses, and grand houses along Laurier Avenue East and Range Road, many now split into apartments or used as embassies. The University of Ottawa sits on its western edge, and Strathcona Park runs along the river on the east.
Homes like these are mostly about windows and gutters. Tall sash windows, bay fronts and dormers add up to a lot of glass, and the mature canopy fills eavestroughs fast. Shared walls, tight laneways and slate or steep roofs also mean permanent lighting is not right for every Sandy Hill house. Where a front cornice or gable works, it can look striking. Where it does not, we will say so and stick to the cleaning.
Exterior Cleaning in Sandy Hill
Older Sandy Hill homes have more windows, more trim and more trees overhead than most. That is what our exterior cleaning here focuses on.
- Window cleaning: tall sash, bay and dormer windows cleaned by hand, with frames, sills and tracks done too.
- Gutter cleaning: leaves and debris cleared from gutters and downspouts on homes under the canopy.
- Siding cleaning: dirt and organic growth washed from siding and painted wood using methods that will not damage it.
- Pressure washing: front walks, steps and back patios cleaned.
- Gutter brightening: streaks and staining removed from the outside of your gutters.
- Interlock cleaning: paver walks and patios cleaned and re-sanded.
Permanent Lighting in Sandy Hill
On a Victorian cornice or a peaked front gable, a thin line of warm light can show off the architecture rather than hide it. The track is fitted to your roofline and tucked behind the trim. We check shared walls, access and the condition of older trim during the demo before recommending an install.
- Millions of colours and scenes, controlled from your phone.
- Subtle warm white works well on heritage brick.
- Rated to -40 for Ottawa winters.
- In-home demo first, with most installs done in one to three days.
- Installed by our team and backed by a warranty.
Seasonal Upkeep for Older Sandy Hill Homes
Century homes do best with a little attention through the year. One team handles the outside, so nothing gets missed.
Spring
Clean the windows top to bottom and clear out winter debris from the gutters.
Summer
Wash siding and walkways, and see whether lighting suits your front.
Fall
Clear the leaves out of the gutters and downspouts before the freeze.
Winter
If your home has lights, the holidays are covered without a ladder in the snow.
Want windows and gutters done on a schedule? Homie Club plans book it for you, with member pricing every visit.
Services We Offer in Sandy Hill
Book what the house needs, alone or in one combined visit.
Sandy Hill Neighbourhoods We Serve
We work throughout Sandy Hill, including around:
Laurier Avenue East · Range Road · Strathcona Park · Somerset Street East · Templeton Street · Russell Avenue · Chapel Street · Robinson Village · Mann Avenue · Stewart Street
Not sure we reach your block? Call 613-854-6779.
What Our Clients Say
Sandy Hill Exterior Cleaning FAQ
Do you work in Sandy Hill?
Yes, from the streets near the university to Range Road, Strathcona Park and Robinson Village. Call 613-854-6779 to check your address.
Can you clean tall Victorian windows?
Yes. We clean the glass on sash, bay and dormer windows, plus frames, sills and tracks.
Do you work on rowhouses and semis?
Yes. We regularly clean windows, gutters and siding on attached homes. For lighting, shared rooflines need a closer look, which we do during the in-home demo.
Is permanent lighting right for my older home?
It depends on the roofline, trim and access. Some Sandy Hill homes are a great fit and some are not. We will give you an honest answer after seeing the house.
How long does a lighting install take?
Most installs take one to three days, depending on the home.
Are the lights made for Ottawa winters?
Yes. They are rated to -40 and backed by a warranty. Ask us about the details with your 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 Sandy Hill Quote
Windows, gutters, siding or lighting: tell us about your home and we will get back to you the same day.