Home Renovation Advising - a Video Overview

For most homeowners, the thought of undertaking a renovation project is exhilarating: the possibilities are endless, and the chance to participate in reforming your own space is a wonderful dream. Reality TV shows regularly demonstrate how a home can be transformed from a “dump” to a “dream” in 30 or 60 convenient minutes.

The fact is, most homeowners are not familiar enough with the subtle technical complexities of design, budget, approval, contracts or construction to undertake a renovation project without professional help. For the realistic renovator, the excitement should properly include corresponding pinches of fear and the recognition that without expert guidance, the risk of failure is significantly higher as a solo artiste.

All the usual important questions arise: Where do I start? Who do I talk to first? Do I know what I want? What do I really need? How much will this cost? How can I accomplish almost as much, but for less? When can I start? What permits or approvals do I need before I start? How long will the project take to complete? What happens if I run into problems?

Our primary objectives in making your home renovation project successful are:

• Through Project Management, provide a high level of protection to you, your project and your property, and
• Optimize the value you receive from your contractor

Advantages:

• We are your professional “eyes and ears” representing your interests. We make sure that your contractor is fulfilling his obligations correctly
• We protect your investment in the project
• We save you money by making appropriate, cost effective recommendations
• We address issues ranging from setting up a proper budget, to technical problems, to conflicts with contractors
• We help you get the job done right the first time
• We’re there when you need us
• We provide helpful project management and home renovation advice

Based in Toronto, Ontario, House Calls Project Management provide’s expert guidance on the three main phases of your project:

Pre-Construction: a) Data gathering: site plan review, zoning review: calculations and analysis, measured drawings of the existing premises. b) Design Development: budgeting development and financing strategies and options, space planning and design services, Scope of Work packages, tendering and bid assessment, contractor review and recommendation, building permit process
During Construction: Proper start up protocols, site safety, project monitoring for quality and schedule, site reviews, control of contractor, invoice accuracy, expenses, and
Post-Construction: deficiencies, site turn over, warranty items, final payments.
Project Management is a specialized craft: one that requires a delicate balance of personal sensitivity, technical expertise, and integrity, as well as a deep understanding of current construction techniques and an overview of the industry.

House Calls Project Management’s competitive fee rate is calculated on an hourly basis: you pay only for the time you use, thereby keeping costs to a minimum. Most importantly, the fee is not calculated as a percentage of the total cost of your project.