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Ten reasons to hire a pro Chances are your home is your biggest investment, so when it comes time to renovate, you want to make sure it’s done right.

Confidence in your renovation team can go a long way to ensuring the process is smooth and you’re thrilled with the end result. And that’s where choosing a professional renovator comes in, says the Canadian Home Builders’ Association.

Why choose an experienced professional?

First, from start to finish, a professional renovator will help you to put it all together, from ideas to design, products to plans, and construction to completion.

A professional renovator also has the experience and knowledge to help turn your ideas into great results. They listen, make suggestions and look for the best way of doing things.

That experience also brings a proven track record. You can speak with past customers, look at previous work and check out their reputation.

Professional renovators also have the technical know-how. They understand construction, how to deal with challenges

and problems and how to improve the comfort of your home.

Behind every professional renovator, there’s also a solid network of staff, subtrades and suppliers ready to go to work for you.

Experience also means you can expect accurate pricing, without concerns about lowball costing, inferior work or escalating prices once the job begins. Experienced renovators know what it takes to do something right and how much it costs, and they’ll tell you upfront.

You’ll also get a written contract that spells out your project in detail – the what, how, who, when and how much.

And, like other consumer purchases, a professional renovation comes with a warranty on labour. With professional installation, there’s no risk of voiding manufacturers’ warranties on materials and products.

Professionals also offer peace-of-mind with liability insurance and workers’

compensation coverage. In the unlikely event of an accident or damage to your own or neighbouring properties, a professional renovator’s coverage protects you from liability and cost.

Finally, there’s the service. Professional renovators are in business for the long term. They work hard to earn your trust and make every renovation a great experience.

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The good news is that now is the time to start planning, says Blaise McDonald, Operations Manager for Victoria’s MAC Renovations.

“The early spring is the best time to begin planning your next major renovation project. While Victoria’s mild weather allows for a yearround building season, the best time to avoid the rains on a major project is in the summer months. Ensure that you have enough time to get through the design and permitting phase in order to meet your timelines.”

But where do you put your time and resources?

McDonald offers a few points to consider.

1. How was your heating bill and comfort level this year?

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“Consider hiring an energy advisor along with a professional renovator to assess your home,” McDonald suggests. By doing a “blower door test” and using special software they can come and assess your home and identify the most effective energy upgrades. “Often the best bang for your buck will be insulation and draft sealing, but depending on the upgrade there may also be some kind of rebate program to help ease the cost.”

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“Make sure you or your contractor is hiring a qualified third party to test for any material that may be disturbed, so that you can be fully aware of the costs before going into a project,” McDonald advises, noting that WorkSafe BC requires that an owner provide a safe working environment for anyone they hire to work on their property. “Failure to do so can open yourself up to serious liability.”

3. How did your exterior fare this year?

Spring is always a good time to assess the exterior of your building, McDonald says.

A home’s roof, cladding and drainage all work together as a system to protect it from water ingress, which can be extremely destructive.

“Take the time or get a professional to look at how your home handles Mother Nature.

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What may be a simple fix, or one-time upgrade can save you thousands down the road, extend the lifespan of your home and add significant value,” he notes.

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While these other upgrades offer great longevity to your home, studies like Professional Remodelers “Cost vs Value 2016 report” show that the best return on investment is from kitchen and bathroom renovations.

“A beautiful kitchen or bathroom upgrade can add value to your home by making it more appealing and functional to buyers,” McDonald says. “At the same time, a poorly done renovation can have the opposite effect. To protect your investment enlist the help of a professional design build contractor to help you through the design and construction phase.”

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On the design front, many clients living in this age of Pinterest and online magazines have a clear of idea of the look that they want to achieve in their custom home or renovation but they still choose to hire a designer to help with the practicality of making their ideas come to life, Bowness says.

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