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Meet The Team

Shade Group Inc is an outdoor construction, landscaping, excavation and professional services firm, founded on the concept of providing top notch service to clients throughout the Ottawa Valley.

CEO, Founder

Alan Shade

Alan has spent the past 17 years working in the construction field. A brief stint in heritage masonry led him to pursue work in the general contracting field.

Alan has spent the past 17 years working in the construction field. A brief stint in heritage masonry led him to pursue work in the general contracting field. From there, he moved up the ladder, and gained knowledge both in constructing and managing projects of various sizes. While working as a general contractor Alan discovered his true passion was in outdoor construction projects - particularly those that make use of heavy machinery.

Outdoor construction services led by Alan, have a strong focus on earthworks, retaining wall construction, and demolition projects. If the project involves moving and placing soil, gravel, or large stones, Alan and his crew are well-equipped to handle it. The heavy equipment Alan and his crew run also makes short work of tackling demolition jobs.

Civil Engineer

Monica Shade

Alan’s sister Monica joined the Shade Group team in 2021 and comes from over a decade of experience in the engineering consulting industry.

Alan’s sister Monica joined the Shade Group team in 2021 and comes from over a decade of experience in the engineering consulting industry. Her speciality is in drainage and water resources management, specializing in rural properties and projects. Monica prides herself on finding grading and drainage solutions for new and existing properties that focus on optimal use of the property. Designs prepared by Monica offer not just drainage solutions, but solutions that take into consideration long term maintenance requirements like lawn mowing. Grading plans are prepared in consultation with our construction team, so any potential conflicts for construction can be highlighted. Monica is a registered Professional Engineer and has joined the Shade Group team to help Alan manage the construction side while offering civil engineering services that compliment Alan’s work.

When it comes to drainage solutions, Monica designs them, Alan can build them. What sets us apart from the competition is that our team works together on every project. Alan, with his extensive construction experience, consults on every design project, providing input on feasibility and cost effectiveness of the design. This approach allows us to ensure our design solutions are the best choice for your property – and can be built and maintained!

Consulting Biologist

Heather Lunn

Heather has spent the past 20 years working in a variety of roles that all involve work with the natural landscape.

Heather has spent the past 20 years working in a variety of roles that all involve work with the natural landscape. The first half of her career was spent with Ontario Parks, teaching visitors about the outdoors. More recently, she has been the driving force behind the environmental professional services for Shade Group, working as a consulting biologist for various municipalities and private clients. Heather specializes in preparing Environmental Impact Studies (EIS), Species at Risk Assessments, and various other environmental studies often required for new development (subdivisions or commercial site plans) or severances.

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Why Choose Shade Group Inc.?

One way we at Shade Group ensure our projects run smoothly, is that we have invested in a diverse fleet of trucks and heavy equipment. We own our own skid steers, excavators (large and small), dump trucks, pickup trucks, and various specialty trailers. Because of this, we can guarantee our equipment is available when our projects require it, rather than relying entirely on rented or hired equipment.

If you are looking for a knowledgeable, competent, professional, and well-equipped company to tackle your project, please reach out to us today! Let’s find out how we can help beautify your property today!

A family owned and operated corporation, our roots are firmly planted in the eastern Ontario, including the City of Ottawa, Lanark County, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and the Unites Counties of Leeds and Grenville. Shade Group Inc. is also the parent company to Nepean General Contractors, so occasionaly you may receive referal to a blog post from our sister site.

Please feel free to check out our reviews under Shade Group or Nepean General Contractors!

We look forward to serving you, whatever your project may need!

What Our Clients Are Saying

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Roman B
49 days ago
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Great communication and customer service, with an experienced, qualified and well equipped team. We've been filling our own holes with gravel for years, but after working with the Shade Group, our gravel driveway has never looked or felt better! I highly recommend the Shade Group for any business who needs the services they offer. A great investment!
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Olga Ijewliw
53 days ago
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Did a very precise job in a tight urban yard replacing dirt and weeds with new gravel driveway. Cleared away debris exactly along patio edge without disturbing a single brick. Impressive.
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Pam McTiernan
79 days ago
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Did a great job fixing landscaping and driveway issues completed by a previous company, so happy with the result after 2 years of looking at a mess.
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Helen Larson
349 days ago
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We are delighted with the work of the Shade Group and would highly recommend them! We had arranged for them to gravel our driveway and it was done professionally, efficiently and at the time and fair price promised.
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RJ
454 days ago
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Excellent work by the Shade Group! Very pleased with the outcome. Reasonably priced, professional results and great folks to deal with! They take pride in their work and it shows!
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Ken Ellacott
499 days ago
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I am very happy with the work. Please extend my appreciation to the equipment operator for a beautiful job. The end result is neat, the edges are clean, and it feels extremely solid. My yard looks 1000% better, so thank you to all. I will certainly come to you for any future landscaping needs.
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Bill Stilwell
742 days ago
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We hired Shade Group Inc. to replace our driveway culvert over the City ditch. We made our request through their website which was straightforward and easy to use and they replied promptly. After sending them photos as requested, they came back with an estimate of the work and cost which were clear and complete as to what they would do and not do. The estimated cost was reasonable. The work was completed quickly and efficiently, with no surprises. They left the finished driveway clean. We are very happy with the result and would recommend them.
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Nancy Williamson
791 days ago
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Awesome team. Worked with me to understand my needs and budget. Excellent work ethic, very efficient and professional. Would highly recommend.
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Theo de Vries
806 days ago
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They did a great job on the Armour Stone for our culvert. Great communication and fair price. Highly recommend!
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Bruno Di Lenardo
879 days ago
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The service from the Shade Group was very professional. Alan Shade always responded to correspondence, showed up when specified, was well equipped, carried out the delicate retaining wall work with precision and left a clean site. Would recommend the Shade Group to everyone.

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Shade Group Inc. Is a locally owned and operated outdoor construction, and engineering company based out of Ottawa, ON. We specialize in excavation, grading, armour stone retaining walls, trenching, Grading and drainage Plans, and more. We serve Ottawa and surrounding areas.

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Our Location

4625 March Road, Almonte, Ontario, K0A 1A0

Phone

343-262-4769

Email

sales@shadegroup.ca

Hours

Mon - Fri: 8AM - 5PM