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# RWA Construction Services

Original Houzz profile: [RWA Construction Services](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/rwa-construction-services-pfvwus-pf~1636692479)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** General Contractors
- **Location:** Arnprior, ON
- **Serves:** Arnprior, Ottawa, Stittsville
- **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Houzz Influencer
- 25 Ideabook Saves

Are you thinking about starting a project in your home and don't know where to start?  Do you wonder how you can reduce your energy bills?  Are you unsure the project design and cost make sense?  Are you concerned your project needs additional over sight?  Are you wondering if ou are being given unbiased information?

I can help you

With over 30 years of residential and commercial construction experience, I can provide you with guidance in many areas as you move through your project(s) phases.

This guidance can include: suggesting professionals to complete various tasks for you - from designers to the contractors - many I have worked with in the past; the contract options available and suitable for your project; and sources of additional information that you may require.

Because I am not going to complete your construction project, we can have an open discussion of options, materials, and methods that would best suit you and your project goals.

With my understanding of the various regulations in construction along with building science issues; you can be prepared for the "behind the curtain" items that need to be understood and dealt with for a successful project completion.

If you are unsure that your project is or will be completed in a timely and/or professional manner; I can walk you through the various steps to ensure your project is completed and minize issues for you.

### Services Provided

- Home Remodeling
- Bathroom Remodeling
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Home Additions
- New Home Construction
- Home Extensions
- Basement Remodeling
- Home Inspection

### Areas Served

- Arnprior
- Ottawa
- Stittsville

### Typical Job Cost

CAD 500 - CAD 500,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | RWA Construction Services |
| Address | Arnprior, Ontario k7s 0g8, Canada |
| Phone | (613) 880-8244 |
| Website | http://www.rwaconstruction.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 49 |

**Social profiles:**
- LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=32171747&locale=en\_US&trk=tab\_pro

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [RWA Construction Services](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/rwa-construction-services-pfvwus-pf~1636692479)
- **Website:** http://www.rwaconstruction.com
- **Phone:** (613) 880-8244

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Renovator of the Year

## Selected projects

- [Cedar Acres Exterior Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cedar-acres-exterior-renovation-pj-vj~468838)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
  - Description: This project not only updated the exterior appearance and finishes, we also upgraded the thermal and sound efficiency of the home. This was done with new windows, doors, and rigid insulation under the new exterior cladding
- [Centennial Screened Porch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/centennial-screened-porch-pj-vj~503350)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: A screened porch was added to the rear of the home. It is constructed of Doug Fir framing on a platform floor and shingle roof. Custom plastic panels are installed in the winter to keep the snow off the floor.
- [Calabogie Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/calabogie-cottage-pj-vj~503372)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: Many parts of the cottage were updated/renovated from the complete lower level including foundation, bathroom, family space, and mechanical room. On the upper floor the kitchen, bathroom, and windows were redone
- [Firestone](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/firestone-pj-vj~526722)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Hopkins](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hopkins-pj-vj~510647)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Carling Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carling-condo-pj-vj~491434)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: In this project the kitchen walls were taken down to allow for a more useful space and allow for interaction with guests in the adjoining family and dining areas. In addition the bathrooms and bedrooms were updated with new flooring, trim, electrical, and fixtures.
- [Loggers Way Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/loggers-way-addition-pj-vj~491424)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: For this project a one and two storey addition was added to allow for family members with currently limited moblity to stay in the home for extended periods of time
- [Fern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fern-pj-vj~497368)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Perrin Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/perrin-bathroom-pj-vj~500277)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Wigan](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wigan-pj-vj~497353)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Cleadon](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cleadon-pj-vj~468868)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2

[See all 11 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/rwa-construction-services-pfvwus-pf~1636692479)

## Ideabooks

- [Southland](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25469833/list/southland) — 24 ideas
- [Empire Grove](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25469780/list/empire-grove) — 4 ideas

[See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/citadelrenovations)

## Community Q&A

**Q: How do you clean concrete?** *(in Design Dilemma)*

Got a secret to getting rid of stains or etching? How do you clean concrete? 
Share your experience! (photos encouraged)

A: There are some good points noted.  When dealing with oil and hydraulic fluid, after you have quickly absorbed the liquid; mixing a dryish patch of plaster and putting over the spot will suck the fluid out of the concrete.  It usually takes at least a week with it in place, before you see results

**Q: Is carpet still a good idea to use for flooring on main areas in house** *(in Design Dilemma)*

Is carpet still a good idea for living room and dining room flooring. We live in a cooler climate and our options are either wood or carpet.

A: Like everything; it depends.

If you have pets and small children, it may not be such a good idea especially if you select an inexpensive carpet.

**Q: Brick Mortar is too Dark what can I do to lighten the house?** *(in Design Dilemma)*

We are getting our home built and I think we made a poor decision. The mortar is to dark grayish and we ( the help of the designer) who said it would be fine and not to dark so we agree to the ultra dark. I am having mixed feelings about the brick. I don't know if I like it or hate it. I am wondering if it needs time to cure and how long?  Also I see a lot of crack bricks is that OK?  Thanks

A: The mortar will change colour until it is about 30 days old.  Generally it will lighten up.

If you still dislike it, you can look at various tinting/staining options meant for mortar.  The application can be dear if they only change the mortar colour.

All brick shrink when they are fired and some will have some cracking.  Generally with todays brick minor cracking is not an issue.  Without viewing/holding the brick it is hard to advise further; except to take a sample to the brick supplier and ask if it is normal.

**Q: Surprise visitors creeping indoors?** *(in Design Dilemma)*

What kinds of creepy crawlies enter your home? It's a common Australian occurrence, where the bush is never too far away, and animals like to remind us we are all trespassing on their turf. 

Include photos if you have them! 

And what ways do you have of keeping them out? 

The photo below is of a huntsman spider - a regular visitor to many Aussie mailboxes or even living rooms. (It was also the kind of spider used in the film Arachnophobia)

A: I don't mind the spiders in the house; its the ants that get bothersome during the day.  At night its the mosquitos that get on my nerves.

**Q: Knocking out a couple of pillars** *(in Design Dilemma)*

Okay, so in the front room of my house there are these two pillars, they seem just kinda awkward to me. If they weren't there, then the whole area would seem much bigger. One is just right in the middle of the room, and the other is connected to the exterior wall. This front room is currently being used as living room more towards the front and a formal/informal dining area (and office towards the back).
I am wondering how difficult it would be to take out these pillars (they are non-load bearing, I checked). Is it as simple as knocking them out and then patching up the header with some drywall and tape and then patching up the floor? does the same go for the pillar that is connected to the exterior wall? 
Beyond that, should I even bother removing the pillars? would it even bring much more to the look of the room? 
I am also thinking that if I remove the pillars that It would look best to remove the header as well, because it would just look like an odd protrusion out of the ceiling without the pillars. What do y'all think?
To sum: knock it all out? knock out just the pillars? or keep it all? and how difficult would it be?

A: Even in the 80's colums that large were not the norm, unless they concealed things.  Like duct work and plumbing.

I would confirm with an engineer or contractor that no loads are being transfered.  The next question is do you want to retain the ceiling bulkhead.  It should not be an extrodinary additional cost to create a flat ceiling.  I would expect a flat ceiling to cost and additional $500.oo to $1,500.00.  Either way you will have a wide open space to enjoy.

**Q: Sunroom : Triple-glazed windows and dying of heat in summer!!!** *(in Design Dilemma)*

I think the photo  will speak for itself!  South side is problem.  In fact, that would be the only side to fix.

Thank you for possible solutions!
Cristina,  St-Bruno, Quebec

A: I can't tell which supplier you have for the sunroom glass.  Some of them have a glazing option that reflects the summer heat as well as using the additional insulated/low e/ argon sealed units.  Check that the use of window tint film does not void your glazing warrentty.  

I live in Ottawa and may be able to get a local supplier to help out/point you in a direction to help you

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-25.*