ALTA VISTA · OTTAWA SOUTH-EAST
Exterior Cleaning & Permanent Lighting in Alta Vista
Mature trees, 1950s bungalows and well-kept split levels give Alta Vista its character. We keep the outside of those homes in shape, from leaf-packed gutters and dusty windows to tired interlock, and add permanent roofline lighting that makes every evening and holiday easy.
Caring for Alta Vista's Post-War Streets
Alta Vista started out as farmland on the old Billings Estate and was suburbanized in the 1950s and 60s, when Rideau Park grew and new subdivisions like Faircrest Heights, Applewood Acres, Ridgemont, Elmvale Acres and Urbandale Acres filled in around Alta Vista Drive. Many of those original bungalows, back-splits and two-storey homes are still here, now framed by trees that have had seventy years to grow.
Those trees are a big part of the appeal, and a big part of the upkeep. Shade keeps siding and north-facing walls damp enough for green and black growth, gutters fill quickly every fall, and older aluminum eavestroughs tend to show oxidation streaks. The low, wide rooflines on so many mid-century homes are also a natural fit for permanent lighting, which runs cleanly along a long, simple eave.
Exterior Cleaning for Alta Vista Homes
Older homes deserve a careful hand. Our exterior cleaning brings back the curb appeal of Alta Vista houses without being rough on the materials.
- Gutter cleaning: leaves and seed pods from mature maples and oaks cleared out of gutters and downspouts, so rain drains away from your foundation.
- Gutter brightening: black streaks, tiger stripes and oxidation removed from the face of older eavestroughs, using methods safe for aluminum and painted gutters.
- Window cleaning: streak-free glass on picture windows and basement windows alike, with frames, sills and tracks wiped clean.
- Siding cleaning: shade-loving organic growth lifted from brick, vinyl and aluminum siding with safe methods.
- Pressure washing: walkways, driveways, steps and patios cleared of grime and buildup.
- Interlock cleaning: older pavers deep cleaned and re-sanded to stabilize them and push back weeds.
Permanent Roofline Lighting in Alta Vista
On a bungalow or split level, one continuous run of lights can outline the whole front of the house. Permanent LED lighting sits tucked under the eaves all year, and you change the look from your phone whenever you like.
- Warm white for everyday curb appeal, or millions of colours for Christmas, Diwali, Halloween and game nights.
- Track custom-fit to your roofline and hidden behind the trim.
- Rated to -40, so it shrugs off an Ottawa January.
- See it on your own home first with an in-home demo.
- Most installs are done in one to three days, and every install is backed by a warranty.
An Alta Vista Year, Taken Care Of
Leafy streets mean a busy fall and a messy spring. Having one team for cleaning and lighting keeps the outside of your home on track through all four seasons.
Spring
Flush out the gutters after the snow melt, wash winter grime off the windows and sweep the sand off your interlock.
Summer
Pressure wash the patio and steps and lift the green film off shaded siding while the weather is dry.
Fall
Clear the leaves once the big trees let go, then brighten the gutters before the lights come on for the season.
Winter
Leave the ladder in the garage. Your permanent lights are ready for the holidays at the tap of a button.
Prefer not to keep track? Our Homie Club plans book your exterior cleaning automatically, with member pricing on every visit.
Services for Alta Vista Homeowners
Book a single service or bundle a few into one visit to your home.
Clear, spot-free glass on every window, with frames, sills and tracks wiped down.
Gutters and downspouts emptied of leaves and debris before they overflow.
Oxidation and dark streaks scrubbed off so older gutters look bright again.
Year-round roofline lights you control from your phone, in millions of colours.
Alta Vista Neighbourhoods We Cover
We work on homes throughout the Alta Vista area, including:
Rideau Park · Faircrest Heights · Applewood Acres · Canterbury · Guildwood Estates · Playfair Park · Ridgemont · Urbandale Acres · Elmvale Acres · Billings
Live just outside these streets? Give us a call at 613-854-6779 and we will confirm.
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Alta Vista Exterior Cleaning & Lighting Questions
Our street has huge old trees. How often should the gutters be cleaned?
It depends on how close the trees are and what kind they are, which is why we look at your home before recommending a schedule. Many homes under a heavy canopy benefit from more than one cleaning a year, usually once the leaves are down in the fall and again in spring.
Can you clean the siding and brick on an older home without damaging it?
Yes. We use safe methods suited to the surface, so organic buildup comes off without harming older brick, vinyl or aluminum siding.
Will permanent lights work on a bungalow or split level?
Yes. Single-storey and split-level homes often have long, continuous eaves, which is exactly where permanent lighting looks cleanest. We fit the track to your roofline and hide it behind the trim.
Which parts of Alta Vista do you serve?
We cover the whole area, from Rideau Park and Faircrest Heights to Ridgemont, Elmvale Acres and Urbandale Acres. If you are unsure about your street, call 613-854-6779.
Do you have plans for regular exterior cleaning?
Yes. Homie Club plans schedule your visits for you and include member pricing on each one.
What is the fastest way to get a quote?
Send us the quote form or call 613-854-6779. We reply the same day, and quotes are free.
Request Your Alta Vista Quote
Gutters, windows, interlock, lights, or the whole list. Tell us what your home needs and we will get back to you the same day.