Successful renovations begin with strong planning. Here you’ll find guidance on budgeting, timelines, permits, and what to expect when working with a renovation contractor Toronto homeowners rely on.
Avoid these mistakes and get the home renovation that you hoped for! You’re thinking about a home renovation. You’ve read Focus Construction’s five recommended steps to take during the planning stage. But, you may also be wondering, what common mistakes are made during the process? How do I avoid making them during my own home […]
Take these steps to find a trustworthy contractor before starting your next house or condo renovation. There are a lot of contractors out there, good and bad, large scale and small scale. So how do you narrow it down to find a trustworthy contractor to protect your home renovation investment, and make an informed, educated […]
At Focus Construction, we know project management skills help us complete renovations more efficiently. When we implement a formal project management plan for your home renovation, construction progresses more efficiently. It also increases collaboration between the various tradespeople involved in your renovation. Project management is essential for a contractor running a renovation plan since there are many […]
Should you renovate or relocate? Some Toronto homeowners are considering their options. It is no surprise that after the past year, we are seeing more city slickers considering what it means to live within a metropolis like Toronto. With the rising cost of living and a year of remote work, it is starting to occur […]
There are big differences, and valid reasons for it There are some professionals that are excellent at fixing things around the house. They are able to install a few items, and perhaps even complete small renovations. But that doesn’t make them capable of properly handling a bigger job or a full-scale renovation. So, when you’re […]
Why it pays to hire a Site Manager and why they are important to a successful renovation. Most job sites are run by a General Contractor (GC), whether it be new build construction, a complete home renovation, or a house and condo flip. The GC organises all of the tradespeople, schedules the work, and orders […]
How to Make Friends with your Inspector Why being on good terms with inspectors is good for your renovation The job of a city inspector is to ensure that your contractor is building everything according to the building code, and doing so safely. An inspector will examine the renovation drawings and verify that your contractor […]
Contractors 101: What You Need to Know Your Guide for Who to Hire and Who NOT to hire for Your Renovations You’ve got a renovation idea and you want to move forward soon. But you’ve heard some bad things about contractors, so you’re unsure how to choose one. Good news! The majority of the time […]
