1. The Process of Starting
A Renovation
Presented By
Tony Teunis
All Canadian Renovations Ltd.

2. The Process of a
Renovation

3. Pre-Construction Phase
 What to look for in a renovator
 The importance of having a plan
 Developing your wish list
and priorities

4.  Type?
 Size?
 Cost?
 DIY or Pro?
 Contract?
 Insurance?
 Change Orders?
How to Make Informed Decisions

5. Identify Your Type of Project

6.  Look For Ideas
Identify Your Type of Project

7.  Drive Around Your Community
Identify Your Type of Project

8.  Visit Home Shows
Identify Your Type of Project

9.  Draw Sketches
Identify Your Type of Project

10.  Make the Tough Choices
Identify Your Type of Project

11.  Consider Quality
Identify Your Type of Project

12. Consider:
 How much can you afford?
 How are you paying?
 When will you need
funds available?
Develop a Realistic Budget

13. Check with Municipality
Ask About:
 Municipal Licensing
 Zoning restrictions
 Building Permits
 Building Codes
 Notification to
Neighbours
 Noise and work time
restrictions

14. Plans and Specifications
Why You Need Them:
 Define scope of work
 Reference for bids
 Basis of Contract
 Building Permits
 Dispute resolution

15. Where to Get Them:
 Renovators and builders
 Design firm
 Professional architect
 DIY
Plans and Specifications

16. CONTROL YOUR RISKS!

17. Hire the Right People

18.  How big is my project?
 How complex is my project?
Decide What Type of
Professional You Need

19. Handyman
Trade
Specialist
General
Contractor
Decide What Type
of Contractor You Need

20. Research:
 Friends
 Home Builders’ Associations
 Home Shows
 Real Estate Agents
 Local Ads
Gather Names

21. Ask the Contractor about:
 Workers Compensation?
 Liability Insurance?
 Business or GST/HST number?
 Similar Project Experience?
 Detailed contract?
Narrow The Field

22. Ask About:
 Time in business?
 Are you a MHBA
Renovator Member?
 Staff experience/training?
 Who will do the work?
 Timelines?
 Workload/project
commitment?
 References?
Conduct Interviews

23.  Same project type?
 Done recently?
 Why them?
 Rate performance & quality?
 Met deadlines?
 Open communication?
 Site cleanliness &
organization?
 On budget?
 Problem resolution?
 Warranty their work?
Check Their References

24. Look For:
 Organization?
 Cleanliness?
 Safety?
 Morale/friendliness?
 Signage?
 Proper use and storage
of tools?
 Homeowners viewpoint?
Conduct A Site Visit

25. A. Based on Specs:
 Description of work
B. Specify:
 Timelines
 Payment schedule
 Project cost
Get It In Writing

26. The “Cash Deal”

27. The “Cash Deal” = Risk

28. NO
CONTRACT
NO Legal Protection
NO Liability Insurance
NO Worker’s Comp.
NO Price and Terms
NO Lien Protection
NO Municipal Inspection
The “Cash Deal” is No Deal

29. Talk to Your Own
Insurance Company
BEFORE
You Get Started
Get Insured

30. It’s Not Over
Till It’s Over
Maintain Control