Getting the renovation information you need
Written by Administrator
Wednesday, 06 May 2009 18:39
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Home renovation is a multi-billion dollar industry in Canada that embraces public and private organizations, professional and industry associations, manufacturers and suppliers, financial institutions, and dedicated renovation professionals from coast to coast.

If you are thinking about renovating your home, there is a wealth of information and assistance available from many different sources. It can help you to decide what you want and how to get it and ensure a successful renovation that you will enjoy for years to come. Most of this information is free of charge, or available at a modest price.

  • Call the Greater Ottawa Home Builders' Association at 723-2926 and ask for a list of renovator-members and information on the renovation process.

  • Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers a comprehensive series of publications on renovation, from hiring a contractor to dealing with moisture problems in older homes. Contact CMHC's Canadian Housing Information Centre in Ottawa at (613) 748-2367.

  • Your municipal government can provide information about the local building code, and the permits and inspections needed for your renovation project.

  • Ask banks, trust companies and other financial institutions for information on renovation financing.

  • Provincial ministries that deal with consumer and commercial relations may have publications and other information to guide you in working with renovators.

  • Visit building material suppliers and browse through their display areas to get ideas for your renovation project.

  • Contact your insurance company to find out how your renovation will affect your coverage, both during and after the work.

  • Many local libraries have a wide selection of books, magazines and videotapes on renovation and home inspection.
 
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