In these days of uncertaintly about the real estate market, more and more of us are renovating the homes we have
with a "wait and see" attitude about buying a new home.  For whatever reason you are renovating,
the process can be pretty intimidating for home owners. 

Everybody worries about unscrupulous contractors, paying too much and what they'll get for their money.
There are so many choices now.
Picture just upgrading your countertop: 

•     Solid surface, stainless steel, butcher block, fused glass, marble, sandstone, slate, granite, quartz or                   laminate?
•     There are so many edge profiles!
•     Will my selection and style be good for resale?
•     Who supplies it and how much should I be paying?
•     Will they be able to get it into the elevator/down the hall/up the stairs?
•     How long does it take between measurement and fabrication to installation?
•     How can I be sure this supplier will do a great job installing?
•     When should I order to make sure it comes after the cabinets are in and before the backsplash goes in?
  

The questions are even more loaded when it comes to who choosing a contractor to help you with a good sized renovation like a kitchen, bathroom or finished basement. 

•     How can I be sure I am going to get what they say I will?
•     Are we clear on what the contractor will be doing, how and why he is doing it that way?
•     How long will it take?
•     Will I have to move out while the work is going on?
•     Will they be interrupting my work to go to other jobs?
•     Is everybody insured if something is damaged or someone gets hurt in my house?
•     Should I have a permit for this?
•     What happens if something goes wrong? Will my contractor make it right? 
•     Will the contractor still be in business and honour my warrantee?
  

Most people don't know how much a plumber or electrican charges for different types of projects.
By the time most homeowners collect three quotes, the company they want is booked up for months. 

Chances are you and your partner both work a heavy schedule and have lives. 
There is no need for you to reinvent the wheel. 

We have already learned the process and options the hard way - by doing it over and over and responding to every challenge that has come up over the years.  We know who to call and what to expect. We know what should be done and how, and what the timelines should look like.   We can also make sure that the finished result is not only good quality properly installed, but also expresses your personality and won't be a carbon copy of every house on your block or unit in your building.

We will happily provide quotes on single projects, but if you would like to work with us on a larger scale renovations, the place to start is with a consultation.  Please see the Services page for more about this.