Frequently Asked Questions

Attica Design builds exterior projects across Greater Montreal, including:

• South Shore: Brossard, Longueuil, Boucherville, Saint-Lambert, Saint-Constant, Greenfield Park, and surrounding areas.
• Montreal: All residential boroughs across the Island of Montreal.
• West Island: Pointe-Claire, Kirkland, Beaconsfield, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Pierrefonds, and Baie-D’Urfé.

Yes. We hold an active contractor licence with the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ: 5814-4999-01) and carry full commercial liability insurance. All our carpentry, framing, and installation work is built strictly to the Quebec Construction Code and local building standards.

We work with a variety of materials depending on your style, maintenance preferences, and budget:

• Composite & PVC: Low-maintenance, splinter-free, and resistant to moisture and fading.
• Cedar: Naturally decay-resistant with a distinct, premium wood aesthetic.
• Pressure-Treated Wood: Cost-effective, sturdy, and long-lasting for framing and decking surfaces.

Quebec’s intense freeze-thaw cycles can cause shallow footings to heave. We build on engineered helical screw piles (pieux vissés) driven below the municipal frost depth (typically 4.5 to 5 feet into stable soil) or concrete sonotube footings to provide a stable foundation.

Most boroughs in Montreal and South Shore municipalities require a municipal permit if a deck exceeds a specific height above the ground or if it attaches directly to your home. We provide the structural layout dimensions and technical details you need to submit to your city’s urban planning department.

We install residential boundary and privacy fences, including custom wood fences (horizontal and vertical slat designs in pressure-treated wood or cedar), vinyl/chain-link fencing with privacy inserts, and pool safety enclosures that comply with Quebec’s residential swimming pool safety regulation.

Yes. Every pergola is custom designed and built to fit your deck, patio, or backyard layout. We construct freestanding pergolas and house-attached structures with options for integrated privacy slats, shade louvers, and structural posts engineered for local snow loads.

Yes, we design and construct screened porches and covered sunroom extensions. These additions protect you from mosquitoes, rain, and intense summer sun while significantly extending your outdoor living season from early spring through late autumn.

To request a quote, send us a brief description of your project, a few clear photos of your yard or existing deck, and approximate measurements. We will review your project requirements, discuss material choices, and provide a transparent, detailed quote.

The outdoor building season in Montreal runs from early spring through late fall. Because municipal permit approvals often take between 2 to 6 weeks, we recommend contacting us in late winter or early spring to secure your spot on the construction calendar.