The Tysick Standard is an uncompromising operational philosophy that ensures every project is executed with the discipline of a master toolmaker and the respect of a historian. It begins with a non-negotiable 7:00 AM mobilization and a "white-glove" clean-site protocol, utilizing advanced HEPA dust control and meticulous surface protection to treat every residence as a sanctuary, not a construction zone. We believe that professional integrity is found in the details—from the surgical precision of our modern tile layouts to the seamless preservation of century-old architectural elements. For Tysick Contracting, this standard is the foundation of our firm’s identity, ensuring that our presence in a home is as refined, punctual, and enduring as the craftsmanship we leave behind.

Our mission

At Tysick Contracting, our mission is to redefine the modernization of Ottawa’s heritage homes through a perfect synthesis of generational precision and contemporary architectural design. We are dedicated to providing technical interior solutions—specializing in high-end tiling and structural refinements—that allow historic properties to evolve without losing their architectural soul. By upholding a rigorous operational standard of punctuality, site curation, and surgical accuracy, we aim to ensure that every home we touch remains a masterpiece for the next century.

Our vision

Our vision is to establish Tysick Contracting as the definitive architectural benchmark for Ottawa’s residential landscape—a firm where the precision of our toolmaking past defines the standard for the city's future. We envision an Ottawa where historic character and modern innovation coexist in perfect harmony, creating a permanent record of excellence in every neighborhood we serve. By elevating the trade of contracting to an art form, we aim to build a body of work that will be celebrated by homeowners and historians alike for centuries to come.

There are many people of this name in North America. Mostly they come from the Ontario region. They almost certainly all come from one Joseph Tysick who settled in Bathurst soon after 1817. The name originally comes from the family du Thisac who were glassblowers and minor noblemen in Lorraine around 1400.According to the census of 1842 in Canada, Joseph was born in England and was 63 years old. This makes his birth around 1779. The United Kingdom records show only one Joseph fitting this date, a Joseph, who was the illegitimate son of Joseph Tyzack. The change in spelling was almost certainly a calligraphic error when giving his name on landing in Pennsylvania. Joseph signed his will made in 1853 with a cross so he could not have checked the spelling.