A renovation can be a big life change for you and your family. For many people, their home is their largest asset so doing a little extra research can help save you expenses and stress!
We always recommend starting with making sure you hire the right company. Ask your friends for referrals based on experience. Go see projects the company has completed or is in the middle of. Ask your builder questions about what services they provide and warranty they have. Also ask about their ways of communication and relaying the schedule and timelines and tasks to you. It is also important to visit your builder’s office space and showroom if they have one. See what you have available to you before you start. Along the way save lots of pictures to show your designer some inspiration. We find that the most seamless renovations and builds come from companies that create the designs and then personally implement them. Having an architect on the team is key! Ask to see some of their recent transformations to get an idea of the scale/style of work they are accustomed to. Once you have done your research and have an idea of what you want, the next step is working with your chosen designer/architect to put your ideas on paper!