Checklist To Help Renovating

Homeowners Achieve Their

Goals

Know why you want to renovate: What problems are you trying to solve?

instance – your bathroom may be cramped; you need more storage space in the kitchen; there is no place for the children to play or do their homework under your supervision. Have a plan: Have a clear focus on what must be included in your project, as well as any other features you would like to include if your budget al-

-haves, and which ones would be nice to have,

Keep it simple: Whether you want to build on to your home, change roof lines or reconfigure interior space, consult with a professional renovator

budget. Select a RenoMark Renovator: Look for a professional RenoMark renovator. The RenoMark symbol tells you that your contractor has agreed to abide by the local home

Code of Ethics as well as -specific Code

of Conduct.

Suggestions From Our Renovators

Check references: Ask about the renovator’s experience. Ask for refer-ences and check them out. Many renovators have design professionals or architects they work with. Contact these professionals and they will give you a

quality of the materials and workmanship you seek, a

take to finalize design, obtain building permits and other approvals. Your RenoMark renovator will select and manage ex-perienced trades people such as electricians, plumb-ers, painters, drywallers etc.

When you make your decision to hire a professional

the exact price including a schedule of payments; a

cause delays and add extra costs. Avoid renovators who o�er to do work without a con-tract. This type of renovator may not be paying pro-

adequate insurance, leaving you at financial risk.

Decide as early as possible how much money you want to spend. Speak to your lender and discuss the amount you can reasonably a�ord and the most suitable

—your budget should

such as draperies, blinds, furniture, and appliances.

Building permits:

that involve changes to the structure or systems of your

space by moving or removing walls; new window and/or door openings etc. Re-things that do not require a permit.

healthier and more energy-e�cient. Consider the

be to save water and energy and to improve air quality. Some examples are: • Energy-e�cient appliances • Low -flow toilet, showerhead and faucets

• Energy-e�cient windows and exterior doors

• Programmable thermostats • Energy-

• Energy-e�cient hot water tank

Renovator Members

Angstrom Projects Ltd. Back To Basics Carpentry Inc.

* Character Homes Ltd.

Custom Touches (1988) Inc. * Dynasty Bath & Kitchen Centre

Fortune Builders-Managers Ltd. *Harwood Design Builders Ltd.

Inner City Developments Inc.

Irwin Homes Ltd. Kelly Homes

Mannington Custom Homes Ltd. * Maric Homes

Moderno Homes Inc.

*Newton Enterprises

* Parkhill Homes

* Pine Creek Homes Inc.

* Prego Builders Ltd.

Red Seal Builders * Rempel Builders

* Southwynn Homes Ltd. * Stefan Home Builders Ltd.

Tyslau & Sons Ltd.

* Master Renovators

Phone: 204-925-2560 Fax: 204-925-2567 E-mail: info@homebuilders.mb.ca Website: www.homebuilders.mb.ca

Unit 1 - 1420 Clarence Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3T 1T6

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