Renovation and New Home Checklist

Whether you are planning to renovate your basement, build an accessory structure or build your dream home there are a number of basic steps to consider. The following 10 questions will allow you think through the design and building process and give us a better opportunity on how we maybe able to assist you.

Basic Info Name:

Phone:

Email:

Address:

City:

Country:

1. What are your goal(s)? New House - Starter or Dream Home
Accessory Building
Addition or Renovation
Home Office
Other
2. Any existing concerns or problems? Leaks, mold, or bad air quality
Structural damage
Elec, Plmg, or Mech systems
Energy efficiency
Outdated Interior or Exterior
Damage to Exterior finish
Yard
Other
3. Are you aware of local building regulations? Local Building Authority:

What is your zoning:

Do you have a survey:

Do you have a current Title search:

Do you have any environmental or other land use restrictions:

Other restrictions
4. What is your biggest challenge? Don't know how to begin
Don't know what I'm allowed to build
Need help getting ideas onto paper
Don't know who to hire
5. Level of Construction and Code knowledge? High
Medium
Low - but willing to learn
Low - just get it done.
6. Estimated budget and time line? To start:

Finish:

Estimated value:
$
Financing required:

Insurance:

Do you need to locate or store furniture:

Other
7. Level of planning completed? Design idea book started
Suppliers contacted
Contractors contacted
Designers contacted
Permits applied for
None of the above
8. Level of Involvement desired by Owner? General contractor
Builder
Design
Some control
Little involvement
Going away on vacation
Other
9. Interested in Energy Conservation or Green Solutions? Yes
Somewhat if price is right
No
Not sure
10. Have you looked into Grants? Yes
No
Would you like assistance
Have you booked an Energy Audit
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