Cottage season, minus the chores.
Windows, decks, siding and gutters handled before you arrive, from our bases in Norfolk County and Bancroft.
Cottage country
Arrive to a place that is already ready.
Cottages work harder than houses. Pine pollen and sap, woodsmoke film, bugs by the thousand, and then a winter that leaves everything dull.
Our Bancroft base handles the northern end, so this is genuinely local rather than a long drive with a surcharge attached. Call the Bancroft number at (519) 761-1475, or book the house and the cottage together in one call.
Bright-Side is a family business. The same family that quotes your job is the one that turns up to do it, and that is the whole reason the standard does not drift from one visit to the next.
- Openings and closings Spring shine-up, fall button-down, and a mid-summer refresh if you want one.
- Windows and screens Streak-free glass and washed screens, with lake haze treated.
- Decks and siding Washed gently so the stain survives the process.
- Gutters and roofs Pine needles cleared before they turn into a dam.
What is included
What a cottage visit covers.
Everything outside, so your weekend is about the dock instead of the ladder.
Window cleaning
Inside and out, with the lake-spray haze treated.
Screen washing
Off, cleaned and refitted, with repairs if they are torn.
Deck washing
Winter grime and algae off the boards and railings.
Gutter clearing
Needles and leaves out, downspouts flushed.
Exterior wash
Siding and soffits soft washed.
Photos when we finish
Handy when you are three hours away.
How it works
Three steps, and you never see a ladder.
Tell us the address and the season
Opening, closing, or both on a standing schedule.
Sort out access once
A key, a code or an unlocked gate is usually all it takes.
We send photos when it is done
So you know exactly what you are driving up to.
Pricing
What changes the price.
Cottage work is priced like house work, with travel and season factored in.
- Size of the property Windows, deck area and roofline all count.
- Which services Windows only, or the full exterior package.
- Location Bancroft-area cottages are handled by our northern base.
- Season Opening and closing weeks are the busiest, so book early.
- Access Water access or a long private drive changes the setup.
- Standing bookings A yearly schedule prices better than one-off calls.
Good to know
Questions we get asked.
Do I need to be at the cottage?
No. Almost all of it is exterior work. Sort out access once and we will send photos when the job is done.
Which areas do you cover?
The Norfolk lakeshore from our main base, and the Bancroft region from our second location at (519) 761-1475.
Can you open and close every year?
That is what most cottage customers book. A standing spring and fall visit, timed to your season.
What about the docks and boathouse?
Ask when you book. Exterior surfaces are all fair game as long as we can reach them safely.
Do you clean the inside?
We are exterior specialists. Tell us what you need and we will point you to someone local we trust.
How far in advance should I book?
For opening weekend, a few weeks. Cottage country gets busy fast in May.
Get started
Ready for the bright side?
Quotes are free and there is no obligation. Tell us about your property and we will get back to you fast, seven days a week.