Do it yourself with a little help

 

 


Do it yourself renovations are about saving money while adding value, comfort, and/or functionality to your home.

Whether it's landscaping ties in the front yard or a new addition on the back of the house, let Reno Consultant help you plan, estimate, choose materials, and ensure you get the best results.

Hiring Reno Consultant will save you money by helping you avoid costly mistakes and by educating you so you don't have to spend as much on contractors.

Take advantage of the Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC) by Feb 1, 2010 and save even more money on your renovation!

Read more about HRTC here.


Services provided by Reno Consultant:

Professional Advice:

  •    Get guidance and direction on your home renovation projects

  •        Gain professional ideas to further develop your renovation plans

  •        Obtain advice about building codes and municipal permits

Planning & Estimating:

  •         Obtain simple architectural drawings to build from and to aid in obtaining contractor estimates and permits

  •         Avoid costly mistakes, wasted time, and wasted materials

  •         Know what questions to ask contractors to ensure you get complete and thorough quotes

  •         Save money and organize your own timeline - Don't be dependant on contractor schedules

Education:

  •         Learn how to "Do-It-Yourself" with the support of an experienced and qualified professional

  •         Learn the correct way to calculate, cut, nail, join, or finish your entire renovation project

  •         Learn how to select the right materials and get instruction on how to use the tools required for your job

  •         Gain knowledge, skills, and the tremendous satisfaction of completing your own projects

Management:

  •     You decide how much or how little assistance you need.  I can give you the skills to get you started or work alongside you, I can check in periodically on your progress, or take over the complex parts of the project for you.

  •         Reno Consultant can also act as your agent and manage your renovation for you.  Let me interview contractors, schedule sub contractors, and generally handle the logistics and scheduling of your renovation.

Mediation & Documentation:

  •     If you don't believe your contractor is playing fair and you would like another opinion, I can provide you with a written report stating my professional opinion.

  •     I have experience in documenting poor workmanship and work in violation of code for those rare times when disputes turn into legal issues.


 

Experience & Credentials

Victoria & Area:  Regan Morben

  • Interprovincially Certified, Red Seal, Journeyman Carpenter

  • More than a decade of experience in the construction trade

  • Certified trades instructor with college and institutional teaching experience

  • Completed Provincial Instructors Diploma Program as sanctioned by the Ministry of Advanced Education

  • Train the Trainer Certification

  • Certified HILTI Instructor

  • WHMIS Certified

 

 Call for honest and reliable advice 

 for your next home renovation project 


Contact Information

 (250) 893-6059 

 regan@renoconsultant.ca