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Find a Location

TAC Ottawa has 2 locations, listed below.

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    • TAC Ottawa

      Ottawa, ON K1H 8A9

    • TAC Ottawa

      100 Metcalfe Street, Suite 200 Ottawa, ON K1P 5M1

    Business ProfileforTAC Ottawa

    Paving Contractors
    Multi Location Business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    2.1/5stars

    Average of 10 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    11 complaints closed in last 3 years

    4 complaints closed in last 12 months

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    TAC Ottawa has 2 locations, listed below.

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      • TAC Ottawa

        Ottawa, ON K1H 8A9

      • TAC Ottawa

        100 Metcalfe Street, Suite 200 Ottawa, ON K1P 5M1

      Location of This Business
      Ottawa, ON K1H 8A9
      BBB File Opened:
      28/3/2014
      Years in Business:
      12
      Business Started:
      1/5/2012
      Licensing Information:
      This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
      BBB records show a license number of 847167236 for this business, issued by Canada Revenue Agency

      These agencies may include:

      Canada Revenue Agency

      875 Heron Road, Ottawa Technology Centre

      Ottawa ON K1A 1

      800-2676999

      http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca

      BBB records show a license number of 311361441 for this business, issued by Service Ontario

      These agencies may include:

      Service Ontario

      M-1B114, MacDonald Block, 900 Bay Street

      Toronto ON M7A 1

      800-2678097

      http://www.serviceontario.ca

      Type of Entity:
      Corporation
      Number of Employees:
      12
      Alternate Business Name
      • Tar and Chip Ottawa
      Business Management
      • Mr. Taylor Davis, Owner
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • Mr. Taylor Davis, Owner

      Customer Contact

      • Mr. Taylor Davis, Owner

      Industry Tip

      BBB Tip: Hiring an asphalt paving company

      Customer Complaints

      11 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      03/08/2023

      Complaint Type:
      Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Unanswered
      We contracted Tar and Chip (TAC) to replace our driveway and install the ******** product on our walkway and step in 2019. The price was $8777.00 for the driveway and $3827 for the walkway. There were a number of communication challenges and delays but the job was eventually done. However, there were quality issues with the completed job and someone walked on the sidewalk leaving footprints. The season was ending so TAC agreed to complete the following in spring 2020 a)remove the temporary edging and pave the top of the step and level, b) pave over the foortprints on the walkway by adding a layer to the entire surface, c)add a layer over the walkway leading away from the house and address the overspray on the ******** d)blend the walkway with the driveway evenly e)inspect the driveway d)reparge if the tar cannot be removed from the house. This work was delayed in 2020 due to COVID but we were promised it would be addressed by the end of the season. In 2021, I tried to schedule the completion of the above items but was repeatedly delayed and the season ended. Spring 2022, a foreman assured us that every issue would be resolved. He offered to replace the driveway with asphalt and combined with their warranty it would be cheaper to maintain than the original driveway. We agreed and the driveway was repaved. Unfortunately, the edges were not paved in a straight line. I also inquired repeatedly about the warranty but never got a clear answer on the cost or what exactly was covered. The walkway was resurfaced but the colour did not match the original so the step is now two toned and the top edge is not clean. A crew tried to wash the oil spray off the parging but smeared it further. The price for this work was $6101.054 for the paving and $1115 for the ********. Spring 2023, the asphalt has cracked along the edges, the ******** has now cracked where it meets the driveway and the side still needs to be reparged. I cannot reach the company by phone or e-mail.

      Customer Reviews

      10 Customer Reviews

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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Sheila D

      1 star

      25/07/2023

      Do not use this company EVER. We have the driveway done in 2017. We gave them the specific instructions to beef up a certain corner because the soil was soft there. In 2018 it was very clear that they had not done as asked because the paving was sinking not only there but in several places all of which is covered by the warranty. it is now 2023 and despite endless tries and empty promises, the work has never been done, they don't have any contact us and frankly I am exhausted from trying to contact them. I will be filing a complaint with BBB but honestly, I don't know if I want them to fix the work because I am sure it will be shoddy again. This will likely end ** in court. I have all of the email correspondence saved and I would certainly recommend anyone dealing with this company to do so. I note that some people are happy with their new driveways and have given great reviews. However, I warn them that should they ever need repairs under their warranties, don't expect this company to show up. If I could give them no stars I would.

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