Ask about the renovator's experience with projects similar
to yours. We recommend that you get the names of homeowners who have
had equivalent work done and ask them about their experience.
It's wise to contact a renovator first. Many RENOMARK
renovators have in-house design professionals or relationships with
architects and others who specialize in designing residential renovation
projects. If you engage a designer first, bring a renovator into the
team as early as possible so that the experience and expertise of each
party can benefit your project.
At this stage your design professional or your renovator
should be able to provide rough sketches satisfactory to give you confidence
to proceed or to refine your plans. A preliminary sketch and a general
indication of the quality of materials and workmanship you seek (the
"specifications") will allow the renovator to give you a budget estimate
and an indication of the time it will take to finalize design, obtain
building permits or other approvals, and complete the project.
Your RENOMARK renovator will select and manage experienced
trades people for specific elements, such as electricians, plumbers,
painters, or those who apply drywall, brick or stucco.