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The Process of Starting
A Renovation
Presented By
Tony Teunis
All Canadian Renovations Ltd.
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The Process of a
Renovation
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Pre-Construction Phase
What to look for in a renovator
The importance of having a plan
Developing your wish list
and priorities
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Type?
Size?
Cost?
DIY or Pro?
Contract?
Insurance?
Change Orders?
How to Make Informed Decisions
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Identify Your Type of Project
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Look For Ideas
Identify Your Type of Project
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Drive Around Your Community
Identify Your Type of Project
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Visit Home Shows
Identify Your Type of Project
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Draw Sketches
Identify Your Type of Project
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Make the Tough Choices
Identify Your Type of Project
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Consider Quality
Identify Your Type of Project
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Consider:
How much can you afford?
How are you paying?
When will you need
funds available?
Develop a Realistic Budget
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Check with Municipality
Ask About:
Municipal Licensing
Zoning restrictions
Building Permits
Building Codes
Notification to
Neighbours
Noise and work time
restrictions
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Plans and Specifications
Why You Need Them:
Define scope of work
Reference for bids
Basis of Contract
Building Permits
Dispute resolution
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Where to Get Them:
Renovators and builders
Design firm
Professional architect
DIY
Plans and Specifications
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CONTROL YOUR RISKS!
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Hire the Right People
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How big is my project?
How complex is my project?
Decide What Type of
Professional You Need
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Handyman
Trade
Specialist
General
Contractor
Decide What Type
of Contractor You Need
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Research:
Friends
Home Builders’ Associations
Home Shows
Real Estate Agents
Local Ads
Gather Names
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Ask the Contractor about:
Workers Compensation?
Liability Insurance?
Business or GST/HST number?
Similar Project Experience?
Detailed contract?
Narrow The Field
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Ask About:
Time in business?
Are you a MHBA Renovator Member?
Staff experience/training?
Who will do the work?
Timelines?
Workload/project commitment?
References?
Conduct Interviews
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Same project type?
Done recently?
Why them?
Rate performance & quality?
Met deadlines?
Open communication?
Site cleanliness & organization?
On budget?
Problem resolution?
Warranty their work?
Check Their References
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Look For:
Organization?
Cleanliness?
Safety?
Morale/friendliness?
Signage?
Proper use and storage
of tools?
Homeowners viewpoint?
Conduct A Site Visit
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A. Based on Specs:
Description of work
B. Specify:
Timelines
Payment schedule
Project cost
Get It In Writing
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The “Cash Deal”
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The “Cash Deal” = Risk
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NO CONTRACT
NO Legal Protection
NO Liability Insurance
NO Worker’s Comp.
NO Price and Terms
NO Lien Protection
NO Municipal Inspection
The “Cash Deal” is No Deal
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Talk to Your Own
Insurance Company
BEFORE
You Get Started
Get Insured
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It’s Not Over
Till It’s Over
Maintain Control