Yoel Borgenicht

The Situation

You have a great contractor on board and the budget in place to undertake your dream renovation. The last piece of the puzzle is the architect, who can make or break your project since you need this professional to get your renovation approved and signed off by the Department of Buildings. Better than a long list of what to look for, here are the six telltale signs of a bad match. 

The Deal

The Situation

Your neighbors have the potential to make your renovation project much more difficult than it needs to be. An angry neighbor can call the managing agent or worse, the Department of Buildings, resulting in delays and potential fines. Even if your contractor is running a tight ship, the last thing he or she wants is an inspector snooping around the job site looking to fill the city’s coffers by issuing expensive violations.

The Deal

The Situation: 

You spent months planning your renovation and found the perfect contractor. Now you have to get your renovation approved by the board. You'll need to submit all the required documents the first time or the approval process could drag out for months. Remember the board package you assembled when you wanted to buy your home? Welcome back.

The Deal:

Here are the six essentials....