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The 13 questions to ask before hiring a Vancouver home renovation team

18 01, 2019

The 13 questions to ask before hiring a Vancouver home renovation team

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2018-09-23T21:54:40-07:00January 18th, 2019|Renovation Tips|

Hiring a Vancouver home renovation team is a major commitment. These are the professionals who will shape your home and bring your vision to life. They should guide you through the renovation process, including helping you acquire the proper permits and making sure that all of the work is done safely. Given everything they will be responsible for, it is vital to pick the right Vancouver home renovation team. But how do you do that? Start by asking your Vancouver home renovation team these 13 questions 1. What is your background and what areas do you specialize in? You want to ensure that your Vancouver home renovation team is experienced. This is both in general and in relation to the work you are having done. For example, if you are looking to turn your current home into a passive house,

When do you need a permit for your Vancouver home renovation?

29 06, 2018

When do you need a permit for your Vancouver home renovation?

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2018-06-20T13:10:45-07:00June 29th, 2018|Renovation Tips|

It can be hard to know when you need a permit for your Vancouver home renovation. City permitting departments often give confusing or contradictory answers, leaving homeowners lost in the process. That is why we at Flipside Homes have put together a list of when you do, and do not, need permits for your Vancouver home renovation. Keep in mind, the information below pertains to renovation permits in the City of Vancouver. Other cities in the area have their own permitting requirements. Check with your local building department, or your renovation project manager, to make sure you have accurate information. When you do need a permit for your Vancouver home renovation? There are three different permit situations you can find yourself in where you need permits for your Vancouver home renovation. 1. You need a trade permit In this first

Renovating a home with a secondary suite – What you need to know

2 02, 2018

Renovating a home with a secondary suite – What you need to know

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2018-01-22T11:18:53-08:00February 2nd, 2018|Renovation Tips|

Secondary suites have become all the rage in Vancouver, partly in response to the city’s skyrocketing housing prices. However, renovating your home to include a secondary suite can be a complicated process. Before you undertake such a renovation, it is important to consider what is required - and decide if a secondary suite is right for you. Legal versus illegal secondary suites While there are many illegal secondary suites in the city, we do not suggest taking this route. Instead, we encourage you to focus on creating a legal secondary suite, protecting yourself against costly fines and renovations down the road. If you have already bought a home with a secondary suite and have discovered it is illegal, there are options available to you. Before taking any action though, it is best to call a professional for advice about how

Which Vancouver home renovations get the best return on investment?

9 12, 2017

Which Vancouver home renovations get the best return on investment?

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2017-12-15T19:32:31-08:00December 9th, 2017|Renovation Tips|

When you’re planning to renovate your home, resale value and the return on your renovation investment should always be a primary consideration for any homeowner. In short, the two best rooms to renovate are the kitchen and the bathroom. But even these rooms need to be planned and budgeted accordingly to make them a wise investment for your property. In order to get the most from every dollar you spend on your Vancouver home renovation, our renovations team created this guide to help you plan your remodel. Vancouver kitchen renovations Kitchens are the hearts of our homes. This is where families spend plenty of time, and the look, layout and features of a kitchen greatly affect our perception of the entire home. That’s why most experts agree that the kitchen is almost always a good investment for a renovation. In

Do you need a building permit for your Vancouver home renovation?

4 11, 2017

Do you need a building permit for your Vancouver home renovation?

By Vaughn at Flipside Homes|2017-10-24T13:44:41-07:00November 4th, 2017|Renovation Tips|

Many of our Vancouver home renovation clients don’t realize that their reno might require a building permit from the city where their home is located. Before planning your renovation, you may want to get familiar with the types of building permits that apply to renovations in your city. Applying for permits can be confusing and time-consuming for homeowners who haven’t been through the process, which is why we help with this aspect of a renovation. However, building permits add to the cost of a renovation and can affect the timeline. Do you need a building permit for your Vancouver home renovation? Here’s how to know. Renovation building permits for Greater Vancouver The City of Vancouver has easy-to-understand guidelines on their website for people to know whether they need a permit for their renovation. In general, you need a permit for: