Embarking on a home renovation is an exciting journey that can transform your living space and add significant value to your home. Understanding what to expect during a renovation can help you prepare mentally and practically, ensuring a smoother experience and alleviating stress and anxiety.
This is particularly true if it’s your first major renovation!
Our team at All Canadian Renovations will be there with you through every step of the process, making sure you always know what’s happening next, and eliminating unwanted surprises.
1. Initial Planning and Design
The first phase of any renovation is planning and design. This is when you’ll work with one of our expert Designers to discuss and refine the ideas for your project. It’s critical that we fully understand your vision so that we can quite literally make your dreams come true! We’ll discuss your goals, budget, and timelines, and decide on materials, finishes, and other details. Though time consuming, this is usually a fun process as you and our Designer explore all of the options available, and make choices that bring your imagination one step closer to reality.
2. Permits and Approvals
Before any work can begin, we will obtain all the permits necessary for your project. Typically this is a smooth process, but on occasion it requires a little more time to communicate with municipal offices. We know that ‘not knowing’ can be frustrating – All Canadian Renovations will liaise directly with the appropriate departments and keep you informed of timelines and anticipated start dates.
3. Demolition and Prep Work
Once permits are in place, the physical work begins with demolition and prep. Depending on the size and scope of your renovation, this phase can be messy as walls may be torn down, floors removed, and other existing structures dismantled. We do our very best to minimize dust and noise, and to let you live ‘normally’ in hour home if at all possible! We’ll make recommendations on protecting your belongings, possibly moving furniture to other parts of the house, and planning for a temporary living arrangement if the renovation affects essential areas like the kitchen or bathroom.
4. Construction and Installation
Now the fun begins, and you’ll start to see your vision turn to reality! We’ll make sure you get regular updates on our progress, and let you know if we have to make any adjustments to our anticipated finish date. Sometimes we run into challenges beyond our control, such as unexpected structural problems or shortages and delays in some of the materials we need. If this happens, our Project Manager will let you know right away, and we can discuss options that might be available to get your reno back on track.
5. Inspections and Quality Checks
Throughout your renovation, our Project Manager will stop by regularly to ensure everything is progressing smoothly, and address any challenges that may have popped up. They will also coordinate with various inspectors to have them ‘sign-off’ on specific work that has been done, particularly if your project requires structural work, plumbing, electrical, or natural gas hook-ups. These checks are essential for ensuring the quality and safety of your renovation. Once the major work is done, a final inspection will take place to confirm everything has been completed correctly.
6. Final Touches and Clean-Up
With the large structural work complete, we’ll shift our focus to the final touches and small project details. This includes painting, installing fixtures, and adding any decorative elements you’ve selected. It’s also when we’ll clean up after ourselves, removing debris and dust, so you can enjoy your newly renovated space. Our Project Manager will do a thorough walk-through with you to ensure everything meets and exceeds your expectations.
7. Moving Back In – or Reclaiming Your Space
Finally! All the work is over, and it’s time for you to reclaim the space in your house – or move back in if you had to make alternate living arrangements during the renovation. While it may take some time to get everything back in order, the excitement of enjoying your newly renovated home will make it all worth it. Our very genuine goal at All Canadian Renovations is for you to feel like the entire process, from initial design to final sign-off, was 100% worthwhile, and that you’ll enjoy the upgrades to your home for years to come!
Conclusion
Your home renovation is a significant undertaking that requires creativity, careful planning, and sometimes a little patience. Our team at All Canadian Renovations will be with you every step of the way, keeping you ‘in the know’ at every stage of the process, so you can prepare for your customized renovation journey and enjoy the exciting changes happening to your home. We’re Winnipeg’s best home renovation company – a claim we can back up with experience, awards, qualifications, and designations – and we look forward to bringing your dreams to reality.