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 RC Process is a result of over 8 years of teamwork and collaboration. Our team of trained 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.
FEASIBILITY
Existing Condition
What you have; Survey; As-Built drawings; Hazardous materials to be removed.
Bylaw Analysis
What you can do; Square foot allowance; Site coverage; Set backs; Heights; 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 created.
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; 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.
DESIGN
Floor plans
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.
Construction Calendar
Weekly calendar outlining critical path; Timeline for phases; Trades and inspection available online on your personal project web portal.
CONSTRUCTION
Deconstruction & Prep
Move out, Utilities disconnection, Hazardous materials remediation, Drywall removal, Tree barriers, Demolition, Safety fencing installation. Clean up and haul away debris; Photo documentation.
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.
Service
Regularly-scheduled check-ups and service work keeps warranties valid, and prevents costly future repairs.