The Contractor Who Asked What She Wanted
I got a call from a homeowner in Glenmore. She had a master bedroom with a walk-through closet that led into a poorly laid-out en-suite. She asked if I could come take a look. Like every project, we started with a 15-minute discovery call. The project sounded like something we’d be a good fit for,…
Renovation Planning 101: Why We Begin with a Quick Discovery Call
A lot of homeowners think the process starts when we show up with a tape measure. It doesn’t. It starts with a conversation. That’s why we begin every job with a 15-minute discovery call or virtual meeting. It might seem small, but it protects your time, your budget, and the quality of your project. Why…
Poly-B Pipe Removal? Hire a General Contractor
Removing Polybutylene (PolyB) piping from your home is a significant project that involves much more than just replacing pipes. While you might think hiring a plumbing company is the straightforward solution, opting for a general contractor offers numerous advantages that can save you time, stress, and potentially money in the long run. Plumbing Companies Focus…
How Much Do Renovations Cost in British Columbia? A Detailed Cost Guide
Almost every potential client I meet has the number twenty thousand in their mind for any significant renovation for some reason. I don’t know where this number comes from, but I can’t count how many times that number is thrown out there. I want to offer some insight into what you can expect to pay…
How to Compare Contractor Estimates Properly
Last week, I had a conversation with a potential client, They have a pretty extensive project coming up that they need done in a fairly tight timeline. Extent of the renovation included, changing a garage into a functioning interior space for the home, renovating a bathroom, HVAC changes, a wet bar, fireplace, new windows and…
Your successful renovation starts with design
Designing a renovation is a process that needs to begin months before you want to do the work. There are no successful shortcuts when it comes to design. The age old adage “if you fail to plan – you plan to fail” if there is one place that counts more than any other it is…