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Modifications to existing walls

A much easier and less destructive way to help minimize transmissible noise. Adding Drywall Sheets of drywall can be affixed to the existing wall facing. This method involves removing the base and crown mouldings from the wall before adding the ne......

Replace existing wall components

The most effective solutions can be achieved when wall components are replaced, to allow the implementation of the best soundproofing practices. When walls are dismantled exposing the studs, everything including the insulation can be replaced with s......

Walls

Insulation Adding or replacing insulation in walls and attics can help muffle outside noise that may be slipping through small gaps and openings in the walls and roof. Rockwool Safe’n’Sound® has excellent acoustical dampening properties and provide......

Retaining wall

Delays:    March to September: 1 month October to February: 2 weeks   Cost:    $ 68 Required documents:   Copy of the certificate of location showing the location of the projected retaining wal......

Interest List: Community Wall for the Beaconsfield Cultural Centre

Familiarize yourself with the rules in force

Self-assessment forms Self-assessment sheets for all types of swimming pool installations have been produced by the Quebec government. If one of the answers to these questions is NO , you must apply for a permit to make your installation complia......

Interior design

FURNITURE PLACEMENT Positioning furniture along exterior walls can limit noise entering the liveable space. Soft and dense material acts as a good sound absorber and will disrupt sound in its path so that it won’t reverberate around a room with sol......

Frequently asked questions

How much would it cost to build a noise barrier? Between 50 and 60 million dollars.  Would it be possible to hold a referendum for the construction of a noise barrier? Council could consider holding a referendum.   Could a reserve fun......

Answers to your questions

My pool was built before November 1, 2010, is it still compliant?  Owners of pools built prior to November 1, 2010 were grandfathered in. They  must now comply with the protective measures of the Provincial Regulation. To find out if y......

History of Beaconsfield

Beaurepaire The first concession in Beaconsfield obtained from the Sulpicians was that concession granted to Jean Guenet on May 18th, 1678.  It was described as being on Lake St. Louis at Pointe Beaurepaire, bordered on......

Tree felling

It is forbidden to fell a tree on private property in Beaconsfield without first obtaining a tree felling permit. The reasons for which a tree felling permit may be issued are the following, as set out in the current Zoning By-law 720: The tree i......

Replacement of exterior siding

Vinyl Siding A dense material which reduces the amount of noise that can infiltrate buildings. Additionally, vinyl siding is versatile, low maintenance, durable, and affordable. Given its light weight and straightforward installation method, vinyl......

Landscaping along the riverbank

Delays:    March to September: 1 month Octobre to February: 2 weeks   Cost:    $390   Required documents:   A  certificate of location prepared and signed by a land surveyor ......

Rules and Regulations and By-laws governing Facility use

Music (Live or recorded) must be contained within the building and is not permitted outside.   Barbecues are not permitted. It is strictly forbidden to attach anything to the walls ......

Waterfront signage: water safety

In 2024, the Service de sécurité incendie de Montréal , in collaboration with the agglomerations, related cities, and the Société de sauvetage du Québec, launched a waterfront signage project. Information panels have been installed at the City's n......

Beacon Hill Chalet

Rental rules and terms Not available for commercial activities Rental information Address 100 Harwood Gate, Beaconsfield, Quebec Dimensions Room 102: 22' x 24'10" Room 103: 21'10" x 24'10" The two rooms are seperated by a rem......

Sanitary sewer overloading

How sanitary sewer overloading happens – and how ditches help Cause :  Increased rainfall and extreme weather events due to climate change   Natural asset that helps :  ditches!   Solution :  Climat......

Why your ditch matters

Reducing flooding and improving water quality Unlike many municipalities on the island of Montréal that rely on traditional pipe systems, Beaconsfield benefits from a natural flood protection asset: ditches. Open ditches are far more effective at m......

What are the benefits?

It’s good for your neighbourhood Meet your neighbours and build real connections in Beaconsfield     Help reduce social isolation     Foster a culture of openness, kindness, and mutual support    ......

Make a claim

Under section 585 and followings of the  Cities and Towns Act  (R.S.Q. chapter C-19), if any person claims or pretends to have suffered property damages* or bodily injury by any accident, for which he or she intends to claim damages from the muni......

Permit and request delays

Below is a list of some of the City of Beaconsfield’s most common permits and service requests, along with the typical processing times you can expect for each one. Please note that this table is provided for information purposes only and is not an......