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Chances are your home is your big-gest investment, so when it comes time to renovate, you want to make sure it’s done right.

Confidence in your renovation team can go a long way to ensuring the process is smooth and you’re thrilled with the end result. And that’s where choosing a professional renovator comes in, says the Canadian Home Builders’ Association.

Why choose an experienced profes-sional?

First, from start to finish, a profes-sional renovator will help you to put it all together, from ideas to design, products to plans, and construction to completion.

A professional renovator also has the experience and knowledge to help turn your ideas into great results. They listen, make suggestions and look for the best way of doing things.

That experience also brings a proven track record. You can speak with past customers, look at previous work and check out their reputation.

Professional renovators also have the technical know-how. They understand construction, how to deal with challenges

and problems and how to improve the comfort of your home.

Behind every professional renovator, there’s also a solid network of staff, subtrades and suppliers ready to go to work for you.

Experience also means you can expect accurate pricing, without concerns about low-ball costing, inferior work or escalating prices once the job begins. Experienced ren-ovators know what it takes to do something right and how much it costs, and they’ll tell you upfront.

You’ll also get a written contract that spells out your project in detail – the what, how, who, when and how much. And, like other consumer purchases, a professional renovation comes with a warranty on labour. With professional installation, there’s no risk of voiding manufacturers’ warranties on materials and products.

Professionals also offer peace-of-mind with liability insurance and workers’

compensation coverage. In the unlikely event of an accident or damage to your own or neighbouring properties, a profes-sional renovator’s coverage protects you from liability and cost.

Finally, there’s the service. Professional renovators are in business for the long term. They work hard to earn your trust and make every renovation a great expe-rience.

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“The early spring is the best time to begin planning your next major renovation project. While Victoria’s mild weather allows for a year-round building season, the best time to avoid the rains on a major project is in the summer months. Ensure that you have enough time to get through the design and per-mitting phase in order to meet your timelines.”

But where do you put your time and resources?

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1. How was your heating bill and comfort level this year?

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“When you hire a builder or a general contractor, you rely on their experience and expertise to deal with these issues in the most efficient and timely manner – helping you to save money in the process,” says Chris Bowness, P.Eng., from, Alair Homes Victoria.

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On the design front, many clients living in this age of Pinterest and online magazines have a clear of idea of the look that they want to achieve in their custom home or renovation but they still choose to hire a designer to help with the practicality of making their ideas come to life, Bowness says.

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Our team can help you!Plumbing - Heating - Gas - Sewer - DrainageLeaking toilet? Slow Drains? Need a new faucet? Water main needs replacing? No repair is too small, we can help with repairs, replacementsand renovations!


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Our team can make your dreams a reality.We offer professional advice & products that ensure any project

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Home Renovations | April 29, 2016

MAC Renovations Ltd.

Create a space that is uniquely yours

Relationships are the most important thing we build as a company. We have forged many long lasting relationships with our

clients over the years due to our attention to detail, integrity, and the personal service we provide to turn your dream into reality. Give us a call for your complimentary in-house visit from our kitchen and bath

specialists.

“A Contractor you can trust”

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