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Ottawa General Contractors

ElectricianNepean4.7191 reviews · 1 independent public source
Credentials & registries
HomeStars Verified Pro
Awards & recognition
2 independent awards
Trust Score
48out of 100
Building a public record
  • Rated 4.7 from 191 reviews
  • 1 credential shown

Newest review January 2025

How this score is worked out
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume191
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown

How this score is made up

What customers say39.9 of 60.9
Independent checks3.5 of 28.1
Track record4.2 of 10.9
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  • Licences and credentials0.4 of 6.3
  • Ways to reach them0 of 12.5
  • Photos of their work0 of 6.3
  • Industry recognition3.1 of 3.1

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Credentials and checks

Credentials, licences and vetting

Credentials and associations

Credentials and memberships

1

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Independent recognition

Awards & recognition

Best of HomeStars winner (2024)

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HomeStars Best of the Best winner (2024)

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Reviews · public evidence

What customers say

These reviews are published independently on the named public source below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We bring them together and link each one back to where it appeared, so you can open the source and read it yourself.

4.7out of 5
191 reviews in public evidenceMost recent review
Customers often mention
  • Careful & respectfulMentioned in 40% of reviews we've read
  • Friendly & politeMentioned in 40% of reviews we've read
  • Tidy & cleanMentioned in 40% of reviews we've read
Where these reviews are published
  • HomeStars191 reviews · 4.8 avg

Detailed reviews

These are the individual reviews we hold for Ottawa General Contractors, including the highlights above. The 191 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.

Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

OGC was timely, organized and communicative. They offered excellent trades workers and finished the job to the detail.

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Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

We recently completed a major 3-story addition to our home with Ottawa General Contractors, and weve been very pleased with the results! From the initial consultation to the final walkthrough, their professionalism and attention to detail were evident throughout the process. The team took the time to thoroughly understand our vision for the addition and offered valuable input throughout the design process to ensure that the the end result was both functional and aesthetically pleasing while taking into account our various changes and answering our many questions. The project itself was complex, involving multiple floors, structural modifications and custom finishes, but Ottawa General Contractors handled it all from start to finish. They managed the timeline well with only minimal delays and presented various solutions to any problems that were encountered. The crew and various subcontractors were hardworking, respectful and always left the worksite clean and organized. We were continually impressed with the quality of the craftsmanship, in particular the moulding work from Oliver which perfectly matched the original and existing work in the home. The final result exceeded our expectations in every waybeautiful, well-constructed and perfectly aligned with the vision we had for our home. The addition complements the original structure, and were thrilled with how it turned out. What truly stood out was the response to any concerns or issues that were raised or that was encountered. A special shoutout to Abdull who managed the project and who truly appreciated the finer details of what we were hoping to achieve. Hes been great at responding to any concerns that we have since the project has closed which has been very much appreciated. Truly a great guy! Overall, we highly recommend Ottawa General Contractors for any home renovation or construction project. They kept us updated throughout the entire process, and we always felt confident that our proje

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Anonymous4.0 / 5 ·

The end product is very good. Quality tiling - good clean finish. I also liked the respectful and attentive listening to what I wanted for my renovation. It cost a little more than the original estimate due to extra accessories and unforeseen floor and wall issues.

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Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

OGC renovated my 1987 kitchen in 2022. They removed a load bearing wall, installed a beam in its place and refinished and installed new hardwood floors throughout the ground floor. There were a lot of delays initially as with most renovations especially during COVID, however the job was completed professionally, and I continue to receive lots of compliments about my kitchen. A few weeks ago, I noticed a couple of cracks in the ceiling and walls and figured it would be due to the house settling after the removal of the load bearing wall and beam installation in 2022. I called OGC and they sent a team within days to check it out. They fixed all the cracks in the wall, repainted the entire ceiling at zero charge to me. One of the painters pointed out that one of the ceiling cracks was due to poor strapping which is unrelated to the beam installation. Nevertheless, OGC did not charge me for this even though I would have been on the hook since it was not their fault. I would like to add that due to some poor communication with one of the plumbers they had hired at the time of the reno, I had a water pump that never worked like it was supposed to. OGC fully refunded me, which I appreciate for both their after-market warranty and also for their honestly that there was a problem with the installation that couldn't be fixed. I would hire them again based on the customer service I received during and after the renos.

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Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

Newly purchased house needed to be made into our home: added new beautiful herringbone patterned flooring, new powder room, pocket door and kitchen wall reconfiguration, removal of wall between two small bedrooms. Staff at OGC and their subcontractors were great to deal with: Brian gave our vision form, Paul kept things on track and was extremely helpful along the way, everyone was so pleasant to deal with - Kamal, Houssam, Sebastien, Murad, all the ladies I dealt with in the Admin/Finance areas and last, but certainly not least, Oliver - he's a treasure! I hope I didn't forget anyone - they were all super!

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Local context

Rated 4.7, in line with the local average for electricians in Nepean

Across 15 electricians in Nepean, the typical rating is 4.7 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

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Where this information comes from

1 named public source

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About

OGC - Ottawa General Contractors are leaders as Ottawa's design and build renovation experts. Specializing in home renovations, new and custom home construction as well as home design. With our project management and coordination, we're able to efficiently juggle more jobs, large and small, without dropping the ball. Ottawa General Contractors are an accredited business with the Ottawa BBB and our CEO, Moe Abbas is a former member of the board of directors for the Better Business Bureau (BBB).. Our skills and expert service has allowed us to expand to other cities in Canada including Vancouver and Calgary in less than 8 years making us one of the fastest growing construction companies. We offer warranty following the Tarion warranty guidelines for all our renovations and construction projects. We also have a design center and in house designers available to help you design and build your home. With over 50 years of experience, our team has the knowledge, the tools, the skill-set and the resources to give you the best value for your dollar at unbeatable service. We at Ottawa General Contractors understand that you are looking for value with your renovation services. Trust our team to do it right the first time! Visit our website for all our credentials and more information. Ottawa Construction & Ottawa renovation expert services: Basement Renovations Additions & Sun Rooms Home Construction Ottawa Home Renovations Home Renovations in Ottawa Kitchen Renovations Bathroom Renovations General Home Renovations Home Architects Home Builders Custom Home Builders Custom House Builders Ottawa General Contractors - leaders in home renovations. Have you worked with us? Leave a review!

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Common questions about Ottawa General Contractors

Is Ottawa General Contractors a legitimate business?

Ottawa General Contractors has 191 independent public reviews, rated 4.7 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.

What do customers say about Ottawa General Contractors?

Ottawa General Contractors has 191 public reviews, averaging 4.7 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.

How do I know Ottawa General Contractors' reviews are genuine?

Ottawa General Contractors' 191 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.

Is Ottawa General Contractors qualified and accredited?

We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Ottawa General Contractors, including HomeStars Verified Pro. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, HomeStars Verified Pro is HomeStars' verified badge: awarded after HomeStars checks the business's identity and trade licensing.

Has Ottawa General Contractors won any awards?

Ottawa General Contractors holds 2 independent awards, including Best of HomeStars winner (2024); HomeStars Best of the Best winner (2024). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.