Our Renovation Process | Calgary Home Renovations

01

Phone Consultation

Our process starts with a phone consultation. We will discuss what you are wanting to have done, why you want to do it and potentially some broad budget ranges. Renovation work can vary quite considerably in price — for example a typical 5×8 bathroom renovation can range between $6,000 and $25,000 or more depending on materials and specifications.

We never bump up the price to suit your budget, but it is important for us to have an idea of what you are comfortable spending. If you have no idea, that’s fine too — we can discuss options during the site visit.

02

Site Visit

The next step is to schedule a site visit. For a bathroom renovation this can be done in as little as 15–30 minutes. For larger projects this portion can take 1–2 hours or more. We don’t charge for the site visit or providing a written estimate.

Please have a “wish list” prepared and copies of any plans or inspiration photos ready. The more information we can gather at this stage, the more accurate your pricing will be. We will inspect the site, take preliminary measurements and pictures, and start to establish the construction plan.

03

Written Estimate

We provide a free written estimate in one of three ways:

Fixed Price

Provided when we can be almost completely certain of the exact scope of work. The price you see is the price you pay — as long as we don’t uncover something unseen and you don’t make changes along the way.

Cost Plus

You only pay for the work that was done. Makes changes easier to implement and is a great option when the scope cannot be fully established before demolition. You pay a fixed hourly rate for our in-house labourers and a percentage-based management fee on materials and trade labour.

Combination

Quoted amounts for most of the project, with allowance and budget amounts for items where the true scope cannot be confirmed — like electrical and plumbing work concealed behind walls, or material selections. You pay based on actual costs; if the final price is less, that amount is credited back to you.

We are always available to answer any questions and will walk you through the quote line by line if you would like.

04

Contract & Scheduling

Once you’ve reviewed the quotation and decided to move forward, we will meet, sign the contract, handle deposits, and go over the tentative schedule. We’ll arrange for you to start making materials selections and set up meetings with all required designers and trades.

05

The Build

We are a true custom renovator. We don’t have a small showroom with one or two product options. We have relationships with many retailers and wholesalers in Calgary and surrounding areas to make sure you get exactly what you want.

If you don’t feel comfortable making selections, just let us know and we will refer you to one of our design partners. Hiring a designer can be the difference between your project being great and your project being amazing.

Each home renovation project is different and we will be with you every step of the way.

Our Process