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.
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.
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.
| Category | Contractors | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Landscaping/property maintenance (including driveway paving and fence building) | 91 | 28.62% |
| Pool installation | 56 | 17.61% |
| Building renovator | 45 | 14.15% |
| Arborists | 36 | 11.32% |
| Plumbing | 23 | 7.23% |
| Drain laying contractor | 22 | 6.92% |
| Refreshment vehicles | 18 | 5.66% |
| Lawncare | 16 | 5.03% |
| HVAC | 11 | 3.46% |
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 Area | Contractors | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 905 | 153 | 48.11% |
| 647 | 67 | 21.07% |
| 416 | 63 | 19.81% |
| 289 | 19 | 5.97% |
Telephone: 647-293-6781 Category: Landscaping/property maintenance (including driveway paving and fence building) |
Telephone: 905-635-9879 Category: Landscaping/property maintenance (including driveway paving and fence building) |
Telephone: 905-541-9444 Category: Landscaping/property maintenance (including driveway paving and fence building) |
Telephone: 905-827-2226 Category: Landscaping/property maintenance (including driveway paving and fence building) |
Telephone: 905-689-7321 Category: Landscaping/property maintenance (including driveway paving and fence building) |
Telephone: 647-297-6678 Category: Landscaping/property maintenance (including driveway paving and fence building) |
Telephone: 905-691-1725 Category: Landscaping/property maintenance (including driveway paving and fence building) |
Telephone: 905-847-8181 Category: Landscaping/property maintenance (including driveway paving and fence building) |
Telephone: 905-639-6502 Category: Landscaping/property maintenance (including driveway paving and fence building) |
Telephone: 905-638-0790 Category: Landscaping/property maintenance (including driveway paving and fence building) |
Telephone: 647-916-1873 Category: Landscaping/property maintenance (including driveway paving and fence building) |
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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.
| Subject | Business |
| Jurisdiction | Town of Oakville, Province of Ontario |
| Data Provider | Town of Oakville |
| Source | https://portal-exploreoakville.opendata.arcgis.com/ |