Architects fix stress from pause 28 neatly packaged RenoReport. Mmple danguage spells out the potential effect oF loca bylaws, such as setbacks. A professional opinion states clearly whether you should renovate or consider other options. An existing floor plan lavs out your current situation. A proposed solution is laid out ina new floor plan for comparison. A detailed sketch shows just what your new home would look’ like the improvemen: “People get + when thev says Rossy Graham. “ion ‘ the project: much more real than just fooking at floor ” first saw the the second: vo addition and makeover to ber and her husb. Craig’s house Ambleside, she was sold. “1 didn’t really understand the plans, but EF tell in love with the character!” Coste? An itemized “prob- able costs” Jets vou know clearly where you're going before vou start construction. A separate Fee Proposal (with detailed breakdown of po: ble phases and ass outlin services love it. Realtors, cager to show prospective buyers a house's potential, order the S150 Bylaw Analysis, which offers THE West Vancouver home after renovation — the homeowner decided to pro- ceed based on the designs and estimates provided in the RenoReport. quick answers to) questions hke “Can To add on?” and “How mach, and where, can I add on?” “The full report gives alot of information,” Kallweit Graham, “At this point: we really encourage clients to take the time to review the report with friends and fami- If they continue with the project. using — Kallweit Gham (and there is) no obligation), the report cost is deducted from the next phase. So who is renovat and w “Many are voung, families who squeaked into the housing market in North and West Vancouver and are now established in neighbour- hoods thev like but need more space,” Ross Graham. “Phev may nor have the bud- get to build new. 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