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Exterior Living Spaces by Canadian Buildpro in the Collingwood and Owen Sound area
Renovation service

Decks, Fences & Patios

Composite and cedar decks, fences, patios, covered porches, pergolas, railings, stonework and privacy screens - designed for the site and built to code where required.

30+

Years of hands-on experience

Licensed

Licensed & fully insured

Local

Serving Grey & Simcoe Counties

Free

Free on-site assessment

Exterior planning

Decks and porches need to be built for the site, not just the render.

Slope, wind exposure, snow load and freeze-thaw cycles are what determine whether a deck feels solid ten years later.

  • An old deck that is rotting, wobbly or unsafe
  • You want usable outdoor space for more of the year
  • A cottage or waterfront property that needs weather-tough construction
  • Railings or stairs that no longer meet code
  • You want shade, shelter or privacy added to an existing deck
  • Short seasonal window - you need it done before summer
Planning notes

What matters most for exterior living spaces

Frost-depth footings and framing size are critical in this climate.

Permits and engineering are often part of the job on larger structures.

Privacy screens, pergolas and roofed areas all need structural thinking.

Waterfront and mountain lots add their own wind and slope challenges.

Services included

What is covered in exterior living spaces

This is the short list we use when we scope the work and prepare a quote.

Decks

Fences

Patios

Covered porches

Pergolas

Privacy screens

Typical work

Common jobs we handle in exterior living spaces

The exact scope changes by property, but these are the kinds of requests we see most often.

Deck rebuilds and repairs

New railings and stairs

Paver and stone patios

Outdoor seating and bench details

Pergola and shade structures

Privacy and wind screening

Start to finish

How exterior living spaces works with us

From demolition to final cleanup, we handle the full scope so you do not have to coordinate multiple crews.

1

Site design & permits

We design to your grade, views and prevailing wind, and pull the permits and engineering the municipality requires.

2

Proper footings & framing

Frost-depth footings and correctly sized framing - the reason a deck stays level after ten Ontario freeze-thaw cycles.

3

Surfaces & railings

Composite or cedar decking, aluminum or glass railings, stairs, skirting and integrated bench seating.

4

Covers & extras

Covered roofs, pergolas, privacy screens, lighting, and stone or paver patios to tie it into the yard.

Complete scope

What is included from demolition to clean handoff

Every project is quoted and managed as a full sequence, including removal, disposal, cleaning and final completion.

Complete demolition and careful removal of existing materials

Disposal of all debris and unwanted contents

Professional cleaning at the end of the job

Rebuild, finish work and final completion

Coordination of the right trades from start to finish

Clear handoff once the space is ready to use again

How it works

Five steps, no mystery

You will know what is happening, what it costs, and who is coming to your door at every stage.

01

Call or send details

Tell us what is going on. If it is water or mold, send photos - we can often tell you a lot before we arrive.

02

Free on-site assessment

We inspect properly, find the actual cause, and talk through your options honestly - including the option to do less.

03

Written line-item quote

A clear scope, fixed pricing and a realistic schedule. You know what you are getting before you sign.

04

Built by our own crew

Licensed trades, permits pulled, site kept clean, and one person you can call for the whole project.

05

Walkthrough & warranty

We walk the finished work with you, fix anything on the list, and stand behind our workmanship.

Questions

Questions people ask before booking exterior living spaces

Prefer to just talk?

Call and speak to someone who has been on the tools for decades. If you are comparing scopes, we will tell you what matters and what does not.

(705) 791-9910

For water and mold issues we prioritise getting on site fast, usually within a couple of business days, and sooner when a property is actively taking on water. For renovation quotes we book a walkthrough at a time that suits you. Call us and we will give you a straight answer on timing.

On-site estimates are free. You get a written, line-item scope of work - not a single lump-sum number - so you can see exactly what is and is not included before you commit to anything.

Yes. We are a licensed contractor carrying liability insurance and WSIB coverage, and we work with licensed plumbers and electricians on anything requiring a trade licence. We are happy to provide certificates on request - property managers usually want these on file.

Yes. Where a municipal permit or engineering is required - structural work, decks, egress windows, basement suites - we handle the drawings, the application and the inspections.

We do. For water damage and mold we document conditions thoroughly with photos, moisture readings and a written scope, which is what adjusters need. We can work directly with your adjuster or restoration coordinator.

We always start with the cause. That usually means grading, drainage, ventilation, flashing, moisture control or structural repair before we rebuild the finished space.

Yes. Older basements, heritage homes and cottage conversions are a big part of the work we do across Grey and Simcoe County.

Yes. We take on small repairs, waterproofing jobs, and full kitchens, bathrooms, decks and property maintenance scopes.

Collingwood through to Owen Sound, including Wasaga Beach, The Blue Mountains, Thornbury, Meaford and the surrounding Grey-Simcoe area. If you are just outside that, call us - we will tell you honestly whether we are the right fit.

Yes. Alongside full renovations we do repairs, maintenance and small projects, particularly for property managers and repeat clients. Nothing is too small to ask about.

We work to a deposit and progress-draw schedule tied to milestones, laid out in the contract before we start. Any change to the scope gets priced and approved in writing before the work happens, so there are no surprise line items at the end.

If you are not sure, start with the closest match - mold remediation, wet basement repair, kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation, exterior living spaces or property maintenance - and we will point you in the right direction.

Yes. We have local pages for towns like Collingwood, Owen Sound, Thornbury, Wasaga Beach, Meaford and The Blue Mountains so people can find the most relevant information quickly.

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