Oakville Licensed Contractors

Takeaways:
  • Over 300 licensed contractors are registered to operate in Oakville, across a wide range of property-related services.
  • Landscaping and property maintenance is the largest category, with over 90 businesses involved in driveways, fencing, and yard work.
  • Pool installation, building renovation, and arborist services are also popular contractor categories, reflecting seasonal and outdoor improvement trends.
  • 905 area codes dominate, but nearly 40% of contractors use Toronto-based numbers (647 and 416), showing regional business overlap.

This dataset contains licensing details for approximately 318 contractors currently registered with the Town of Oakville. All contractors listed are required to maintain a valid municipal business licence. This licensing process ensures a degree of consumer protection by requiring proof of insurance, criminal background checks, and compliance with town regulations.

The largest category is landscaping and property maintenance, which includes driveway paving and fence building—representing nearly one-third of all licensed contractors. Pool installation is also a prominent service, with over 50 licensed operators. Other key areas include building renovation, arborist services, plumbing, and HVAC.

Analysis of telephone area codes shows that 905 numbers dominate, making up nearly half of all contractor entries. Toronto-based area codes like 647 and 416 account for a significant portion as well, indicating that many businesses operate in Oakville despite being based outside of it. This geographic spread reflects Oakville’s appeal as a service market for contractors across the GTA.

Overall, the dataset offers a useful breakdown of Oakville’s business licensing landscape in the construction and property service sectors, illustrating both the diversity of contractor types and the town’s regulatory approach to ensuring safe, reliable service for residents.

Statistics

This dataset includes over 300 licensed contractors operating in Oakville across a range of construction and service categories. It provides insights into the types of work most commonly licensed by the town, as well as patterns in business registration by telephone area code. The data highlights Oakville's strong emphasis on landscaping, property maintenance, and seasonal services such as pool installation and lawncare.

Contractor Categories

Landscaping and property maintenance is the largest category, with roughly 90 businesses (29%) involved in driveways, fencing, and yard work. Pool installation is the second most licensed category, accounting for about 55 companies. Other major segments include building renovators (45) and arborists (35). Services like plumbing, drain laying, lawncare, and HVAC are also represented, suggesting a wide distribution of home improvement and seasonal service businesses.

CategoryContractorsPercent
Landscaping/property maintenance (including driveway paving and fence building)91
28.62%
Pool installation56
17.61%
Building renovator45
14.15%
Arborists36
11.32%
Plumbing23
7.23%
Drain laying contractor22
6.92%
Refreshment vehicles18
5.66%
Lawncare16
5.03%
HVAC11
3.46%

Telephone Area Codes

905 numbers dominate the contractor landscape, representing just under half of all licenses. 647 and 416 numbers (both Toronto-based) together account for roughly 40% of contractors, suggesting that many businesses may be based outside Oakville but operate within its boundaries. The remaining 6% use 289 numbers, reflecting local or nearby regional registrations.

Telephone AreaContractorsPercent
905153
48.11%
64767
21.07%
41663
19.81%
28919
5.97%

Dataset

This dashboard provides an overview of over 300 licensed contractors operating in the Town of Oakville. It highlights the types of work performed by these businesses—ranging from landscaping and renovations to plumbing and HVAC services—and provides insights into registration trends by category and telephone area code. Contractors working in Oakville are required to hold a valid business licence, offering consumer protection through required insurance and security screening.

Dataset Information

SubjectBusiness
JurisdictionTown of Oakville, Province of Ontario
Data ProviderTown of Oakville
Sourcehttps://portal-exploreoakville.opendata.arcgis.com/