April 2010

At award winning reVISION Custom Home Renovations, our mission is to "make it happen" and help you realize your vision for your renovation. We partner with you to make your dream a reality.

Our best indication of a job well done is your smile of satisfaction - on this project and the one we are called back to do for you in the future.

Welcome to reVISION Renovation's... reTHINK YOUR SPACE. Each month I will provide you with renovation tips, educate you about our industry and help you generate ideas. I look forward to staying connected with you!

Sincerely,

Todd

Todd Senft
President
reVISION Renovations

604-835-4033

"Todd is very organized and detail-oriented as well as being incredibly reliable...Todd represents a high level of professionalism within the work being done as well as on a personal level." - David C.

reVISION Wins 2009 Georgie Award

reVISION Custom Home Renovations is pleased to announce that its Sizzlin' Skyline project won the Best Kitchen Renovation (under $100,000) at the 2009 Georgie Awards, held March 13th, 2010.

"The Georgie Awards® recognize the best and most innovative projects in our province," indicated CHBA BC President, Bob Deeks. "Tonight we honoured not only the best in residential construction and renovation, but also those projects which support public-private partnerships and environmentally sustainable construction."

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The New HST & How it Affects your Renovation Costs

HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) may become a reality on July 1st, 2010. If a homeowner wishes to eliminate the HST either through doing the work themselves or hiring a contractor that will work for cash they will save between 3% to 4%.

Let’s look at the risks of hiring a "cash contractor":

Subcontractors who do not have WCB and get hurt on site may sue the Contractor (Homeowner) for losses.
Getting caught by CRA.
Permits are usually avoided by Cash Contractors; electrical or plumbing work may not meet code and cause damage, which the home insurance company may not cover since work was done without a permit or licensed trade.
If there is a dispute you hindered your ability to seek help from the courts as you are defrauding the government by paying in cash.
There will most likely be no warranty provided.

Each homeowner will have to decide whether saving 3% to 4% is worth the above risks.

Current reVISION Projects

Deep Cove Re-design

Framed and ready for 6' long tub installation

New high-efficiency furnace installed

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West Side Wide Open

Out with the old!	1st Day of demolition excitement!
Installing temporary supporting wall while structural beam is installed	The existing exterior
Tarped protection while framing is being completed	New energy-efficient window being installed

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