Renovation Projects Benefit from a Well-Planned Process

Design/Build Process – Renovations

Clear, consistent communication is the secret ingredient in the My House Design/Build Renovations Process — especially during home renovations!

We want your experience to be fun, easy, enjoyable, and stress-free! Our detailed guide outlines our process in a well-planned sequence to help you how to accomplish this.

Knowing what to expect at each stage – and especially what choices you’ll make and when – will make your renovation experience smooth and result in the home you’ve always dreamed about.

The My House Process is a result of over 25 years of teamwork and collaboration. Our team of qualified professionals, are there to guide you every step along the way under the direction of a dedicated project manager to handle all the details and answer any questions you may have from the first meeting to completion.

Read about our renovation process below, then look at some recent projects in our Renovation gallery.

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Feasibility

Review Existing Condition
What you have:  Survey in the case of additions of interior space and/or outdoor living additions, decks. As-built drawings or original plans of your home.

Bylaw Analysis
What you can do; Square footage you are allowed; Site coverage of the home, garage, decks and patios; Set backs; Heights; Neighborhood covenants.

Functional Concepts
Use of space; Floor plans; Functionality; Ideas brainstorming.

Preliminary Scope of Work
Your Have-to’s; Want-to’s; Wish-to’s; Point form list of work to be done.

Preliminary Estimate
A breakdown of anticipated investment ranges; Soft costs; Design; Preparation; Construction; Finishes.

Preliminary Calendar
Blocks of time anticipated for phases; Design; Permits; Ordering materials; Preparation; Deconstruction and Demo; Construction; Move in.

Discuss Strategy
Together, we determine the next steps, What to design; What to build; Your team; Communication; Your personal project web portal.

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Design

Floorplans
Layout of Floor plans including windows & door placement; Cabinetry; Furniture.

Permit Drawings
Architectural drawings (site plan, elevations, cross section and construction details as required); Engineering review & documentation.

Material Specifications
Specifications list of material; Related drawings required to clarify construction; Cabinetry; Lighting; Mechanical plans.

Scope of Work
Step-by-Step written outline of how the project comes together and what is included in the construction phase.

Construction Budget
A breakdown of project costs based on the decisions and choices made during in the construction phase.

Permits Application
Communication and application with regulatory authority including municipal, fisheries, Board of Variance (BOV), Heritage, Strata, Fraser Valley Health, etc.

Construction Calendar
Weekly calendar outlining critical path; Timeline for phases; Trades and inspection available online on your personal project web portal.

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Construction

Deconstruction & Prep
Move out. Protection of remaining materials; Removal of unneeded existing materials; Clean up and haul away debris; Photo documentation.

Drainage
Address structural support; Drainage; Civic service as required.

Mechanical
Rough in of all HVAC; Electrical; Plumbing; Gas; Sprinklers; Low voltage vacuum; Audio; Video; Wifi; Security; Integration.

Insulation & Drywall
Exterior Wall; Attic; Soundproofing; Wall and floor prep; drywall or applicable materials.

Finishing
Exterior: Rain screen; Cladding; Roofing; Drainage. Interior: Floor covering; Tile; Cabinetry; Plumbing; Electrical Fixtures; Finish Carpentry; Painting.

Clean up & Detailing
Cleaning of construction debris from site and interiors; Final details; Completion of all municipal or other related inspections.

Completion

Checklist
The My House comprehensive construction checklist is reviewed by your Project Manager prior to walkthrough.

Walkthrough
The Project Manager walks with you through your project to identify remaining deficiencies or corrections to be made.

Deficiency Finish
There may be items that need fixing, replacing or finishing. We complete all deficiencies as quickly as materials become available.

Move In
Our goal is to move you in as soon as possible, once all applicable inspections are complete and work is finished to your approval.

Photos & Referral Program
We take pride in photographing the completion of your project and provide you with a CD/memory stick of all construction photos.

Warranty
We offer a comprehensive 2/5/10 warranty based off the Home Protection office of BC, and the CHBA construction performance guidelines.

Service
Regularly-scheduled check-ups and service work keeps warranties valid, and prevents costly future repairs.

We guarantee it

The My House Design/Build team will deliver the home you’ve always dreamed about, with the utmost care and professionalism. In addition, we offer a comprehensive 2/5/10 Warranty based off the Home Protection Office of BC, and the CHBA Construction Performance Guidelines.

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Resources to help get you started with your project:

Prior to the start of your construction project, it is a good idea to start an idea library. Here are two resources for that plus a Renovation information website link.

Houzz

On Houzz – log-in and start your own IDEABOOK. Collect images of homes and details that you love. Save a few that you don’t love as well! Your IDEABOOK can really help the designers on your My House team narrow down a style for you.

Pinterest

On Pinterest you can also add photos you like and don’t like to pin “boards”. Create a login – and add a few idea boards. Pinterest will suggest images for you or you can search by key words. Click and “Pin-it” to your idea boards.

RenoMark

Visit Renomark, to help you make informed decisions about your home’s renovation project so you can renovate with confidence! Renomark will help you better understand how to best approach your project, how to do your research and then find the right company to do the job.