Renovations Vancouvers, BC

Kingswood Renovations team of professionals specialize in residential home renovations, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, strata renovations and commercial tenant improvements. Our renovation services are available in the whole Metro Vancouver area: West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, etc.

Over the years we have learned that home renovations are sometimes very stressful for the homeowner. In order to make home renovation a satisfying experience, we have developed a system that drives the whole process from design and building permit stage to construction and interior design finishing in easy and fun manner.

Design perfection, quality craftsmanship and client satisfaction are Kingswood Renovations guiding principles for developing every renovation project.

Presented photos are some of Kingswood Renovations recent projects.

Despite the fact that all of them were designed and built as per client’s specific needs and requirements, they all carry one mutual characteristic: visible improvement to existing structure, but within the perimeter of the existing period, architectural style and location of the property. Every home renovation or addition performed by Kingswood Renovations has become an organic part of the existing building that blends remarkably well with the existing structure and surrounding neighborhood.

FAQ

What you can do in advance to make the whole process go easier and faster?

- Find plans of existing house - visit City Hall, Building Department and check what they have saved in microfilm format, very often they have a complete set of plans.

- Make a wish-list - write down all of the objectives of your project, emphasize priorities and list things that are not priorities, but you would like to do if possible.

What is the common procedure with this type of projects?

- Your first step is to obtain plans from Professional Designer in 1/4" scale. This is a very important step and all aspects of the project are to be addressed on this level as very often changes made after the construction has commenced are very confusing and result in problems. Professional Designer should supply building permit ready architectural drawings as a final product of his work.

(Very good idea is to demand a 1/4" scale preliminary design from your designer, done with all necessary details as a half-step. Such preliminary design should be taken to the general contractor of your choice for an estimate. Estimate wouldn't be the final, firm price, but would give you a very good idea about a price range. Just be aware that such plans are not ready for a building permit!)

- Second step is to engineer the plans. Commonly your designer would be able to recommend a Professional Engineer. Most of City Halls require plans to be stamped by P. Eng. and schedules that apply to be supplied prior to issuing a building permit. (If you already know the general contractor that is going to work on your project, you can leave this step and the next one for him to do.)

- Third step is to obtain a building permit.

- Fourth step is to choose a builder or a general contractor to do the job. (If you plan to contract yourself make sure that you have good knowledge of building practices, lots of time and plenty of energy. Be aware that all the mistakes made during construction will be your sole responsibility and money to resolve.)

- Set the date to start the job and GO!!!

Call us for free, no obligation estimate

Tel: (604) 941- 4849

Fax: (604) 941-0241
Address: 2655 Kingsway Avenue
Port Coquitlam, B.C., V3C 1T5
contactus@kingswoodbuilders.com