Commercial contractor in Muskoka and the Almaguin Highlands.
Garland Contracting takes commercial contracts for businesses, resorts and lodges, rental and multi-unit properties and property managers within 100 km of Sprucedale. A full crew with $2 million in liability coverage does the work.
Who we work for
- Retail and restaurants
- Resorts and lodges
- Rental and multi-unit properties
- Property managers
Commercial clients want a written scope, a clear price, a schedule they can plan around and a crew that treats the site with care. We provide those.
What we take on
| Work | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Siding | New cladding, replacement and repair on commercial buildings, in wood, vinyl, steel, board and batten and fibre cement |
| Rot repair | Rotted sills, joists, beams, posts and wall framing rebuilt, with the water source fixed |
| Roofing | Shingle and steel roofs, repairs and leak repair |
| Decks | New decks, patios, railings and rebuilds |
| Interior renovations | Framing, insulation, drywall, flooring and finish carpentry |
Many commercial jobs combine several of those. A wall repair leads to new siding. A leak leads to framing repair. We quote the whole scope and plan the order of work so the trades do not undo each other.
How a commercial job starts
- Send the plans, photos or a description of the scope.
- Dylan Garland walks the site and notes access, safety needs, working hours and any limits from tenants or guests.
- We send a written price. The price names the material, the layers and the areas it covers.
- You approve the scope and we set a start date.
- The crew works on the agreed schedule, keeps the site tidy and clears the punch list at the end.
A written scope protects both sides. It records what the price covers before work begins.
Insurance and paperwork
We carry $2 million in liability insurance and provide a certificate of insurance on request. Send us what your property needs, such as site rules, contact names and access hours, and we plan around them.
Resorts, lodges and rentals
A resort or a lodge cannot close for a long job, and a rental needs to return to service. Tell us your busy periods and any rooms or buildings that must stay open. We plan work in sections and keep noise and mess away from guests where we can. Property managers with several buildings can send a list and we price each one.
Retail and restaurants
A storefront shows its exterior to the street. Siding, trim and the condition of the wall all affect how the business looks. Inside, a renovation changes how customers move and how staff work. We plan around your hours, finish in stages and keep the entrance clear when we can.
What to send for a commercial quote
- Plans or drawings, if you have them
- Photos of the building from each side
- A description of the scope in your own words
- The dates you need and any dates to avoid
- Access hours, parking and site rules
- Contact names for the owner, the manager and the person on site
Send those by email or text. Dylan reviews them and tells you what else he needs before he visits.
Site safety and tidiness
A crew on a commercial site shares space with guests, customers or tenants. We mark work areas, keep tools and material off walkways and clean up at the end of each day. We plan scaffold and edge protection to the site, and we tell you where we need to close an entrance or a walkway and for how long.
Typical commercial projects
- Re-siding a lodge, a motel-style building or a row of units
- Repairing rotted framing at an entrance, a stair or a deck
- Re-roofing a shop, a lodge or a multi-unit building
- Rebuilding guest decks and railings
- Renovating a retail space or a restaurant interior
If your project is not on the list, describe it. We say yes to what we can do well and tell you when a job needs another trade.
Where we work
We work within 100 km of Sprucedale: the Almaguin Highlands (Burk's Falls, Sundridge, South River, Magnetawan, Kearney, Emsdale, Novar and Katrine), Muskoka (Huntsville, Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Port Carling, Rosseau, Baysville, Dwight and Dorset) and the Parry Sound District (Parry Sound, Powassan, Trout Creek and Callander). Beyond 100 km, call and ask.
Questions about commercial contracts
Do you take on commercial contracts?
Yes. We take commercial contracts for businesses, resorts and lodges, rental and multi-unit properties, and property managers, including siding, rot repair, roofing, decks and renovations. Send the plans or a description of the scope and we will price it.
Are you insured?
Yes. Garland Contracting carries $2 million in liability insurance. We can provide a certificate of insurance on request.
Can you work around guests or tenants?
Yes. Tell us your busy periods and access limits, and we plan the work in sections around them.
How far do you travel for commercial work?
We work within 100 km of Sprucedale. Beyond 100 km, call and ask.
Who sets the price on a commercial job?
Dylan Garland, the owner, walks the site and sets the price.
What do you need to price a commercial job?
Plans or photos, a description of the scope, your dates, access hours and site rules, and contact names. Dylan reviews them and visits the site before he sets the price.
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Request a free quote or call (705) 238-8634. Page updated October 27, 2026.