Walk through a renovation project from concept to a completion with an experienced contractor
Building a home today is not the same process as it was 30 years ago. Each year, the industry comes out with new and better ways to build, and it is our responsibility as contractors to make sure we’re using these new products to build better. With 35 years of construction experience between my partner and me, we’ve seen everything, and our practice has evolved over time, as we always seek to give our costumer the best solutions and products on the market. In this article, we’ll explain what to look for to make sure your contractor is building up to industry standards.
Last year, we got a phone call from Toby (not her real name). She wanted to do a renovation on her existing house and an extension in her backyard. Inside, she wanted a fresh new look, and her three bathrooms were old and leaking. Her kitchen was small and very outdated, and the flooring throughout the house was carpet, which she wanted to switch to light wood flooring.
After speaking to the architect, engineers, and designer, we went to work.
We started with the foundation work and the extension to avoid disturbing Toby and her family, as they were still living in the house at this stage. Since all the work was essentially outside, this was not a problem. After doing the new foundation and having inspections, we started framing.
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