Love Your Home! Renovating & Remodeling with RS HOMES
Home Renovation Services
Buying an old home can be a solid investment, but going through a home renovation can be tough.
Whether it’s a failing roof, a leaky basement or needing a home renovation facelift, there are always unique challenges in each home we work with, from design, realistic budgets to ‘surprises’ during the construction phase, like coding violations or mold issues.
Luckily our 40+ years in design-build has allowed us to simplify the process for our homeowners.
We like to keep our process as straightforward and easy as possible, stamped with our quality & warranty guarantees with our team of licensed professionals. Here is what to expect with our RS Homes Renovation Process:
01. Initial Consultation
Meet with our experienced team to review your home renovation needs. This could be a complete home renovation or home remodel. What is the difference? A home renovation is where we restore and update your home to a good state of repair, for example, repairing structural issues or updating a tired kitchen, bathroom and living area. A home remodel is where we change the structure or form of your home, for example, adding extra square footage to your space or adding a modern extension to a transitional façade.
02. Design Development
Let’s get into details! What do you envision for your space? From space layout, moving walls, design style, colours, interior and exterior fixtures, we want to understand your vision to bring your dream home to life. It’s ok if you’re not sure! Our team will guide you every step of the way and will prepare a clear scope of work for your home.
03. Presentation Meeting
RS Homes will review your preliminary scope-of-work for your home renovation, major addition or remodel. Review timelines, budgets, financing options, building permit requirements, architectural or interior drawing requirements and any recommendations for renovation or remodeling updates. From beginning to end, we remain in close contact with homeowners so the communication is clear and homeowners are always updated on the happenings to their home.
04. Construction Drawings
Our team of architects, interior designers and engineers will prepare the appropriate Construction Drawings to move forward with your project. At this time, you will meet your Site Supervisor that will remain assigned to your home until the completion of your project. Construction preparation will begin including protecting all areas of the home. For example, surrounding trees and property line with proper perimeters to ensure the health of the landscape. A garbage bin will be moved in and demolition will begin.
05. Final Design Plans
Meet with the architect and/or interior designer to finalize and review your design drawings and plans. This will be the final stage of the design process and we want to make sure you love the finishing touches to your home.
06. Construction Begins
Demolition has begun, final plans approved and permits acquired…now its time to build. Your Site Supervisor will be your main point of contact on updates to the home. He/she will also be the point person for all the trades entering your home. RS Homes will ensure the site is cleaned daily and that noise is kept to a minimum for your neighbours.
07. Home Completion
Our Project Manager and Site Supervisor will walk you through the home to ensure you are satisfied with the renovation or remodel. You are free to inspect our quality of work until you are satisfied to sign-off on the project. We will then present you with a 2-year warranty on our craftsmanship.
