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How do I get a project started with MyHome? |
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It all
starts with a Free Design Consultation, which
you can register for by filling out the form
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2.
Who will manage my project? Will they be
available to answer my questions? Will they
be on the job site regularly? |
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We assign a Project
Manager to every project we work on to ensure
it is properly managed. The Project Manager
is a MyHome employee who is responsible for
every phase of your remodeling project once
the Remodeling Consultant has completed the
design, layout and has ordered your materials.
Our Project Managers personally know and meet
with all the trades’ people who will be working
in your home. He or she manages and constantly
inspects all work done by our trades’ people
during construction. The Project Manager is
either present everyday for part of the day
while the project is ongoing or is in contact
with the trades’ people everyday to insure
the project is running smoothly. The Project
Manager is available to you by phone and email
at all times. |
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3.
I need to stay within a budget for my project.
Can MyHome work within that budget and help
me maintain it? |
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Maybe. It depends upon
what your budget is. During your Free Design
Consultation the Remodeling Consultant should
be able to tell you if we can work within
your budget, and whether your budgetary expectations
are reasonable or not. Once we set your budget
and prepare a labor proposal, we keep to the
price we quote you. And, because our team
is knowledgeable about the products you need,
we’ll be able to show you materials that should
keep you within your budget. |
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How do I know if I need an architect? |
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As a simple rule of
thumb, if you are removing or adding any walls
inside or outside of the structure, you will
need an architect to prepare drawings. We
can provide all the design services you need
in-house, but if and when a licensed architect
needs to sign off, we will use one of the
architects in our network. This will depend
on whether you need a permit from your local
building department, or if you live in an
apartment building – whether the building
management requires that the plans be prepared
by a licensed architect. |
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5.
Once I sign a contract, how long will it
take to begin work? |
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We can start the design
process usually within a day or two after
an agreement is finalized. The design process
and material selection can take quite a bit
of time, so the sooner we start, the better
it is for you. |
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6.
Who will take care of securing permits? |
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We will assist you
in the process. It is ultimately your responsibility
to pay for the permits and all related fees,
but we can help by preparing the paperwork
required on our end and guide you through
the rest. Building permits require an architect’s
drawings, various plans, and other documentation.
All of these items must be submitted by an
expediter. We can hire these professionals
on your behalf and oversee the process, or
you may do it on your own if you prefer. |
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How can I prepare my home for the project? |
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It will depend upon
the scope of work. You will be instructed
by your Remodeling Consultant as to what exact
steps you need to take. But, generally speaking,
you’ll want to clear out the area being worked
on of all your personal belongings that can
be removed. Although, we cover the areas surrounding
our work area, you’ll want to protect your
furniture from dust with plastic and/or sheets. |
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8.
Can I live in my home during renovation? |
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That depends on the
scope of the project, and quite frankly, your
tolerance for inconveniences. If you live
on-site during a renovation, you will be inconvenienced.
We typically recommend that people make alternate
living arrangements during the main construction,
because you will see dust, debris, workers
going in and out, you will hear loud noises,
and see people ripping apart what is probably
your most prized possession. You may also
be without certain comforts like bathroom
facilities for part of the time. This can
be quite disturbing to most people. |
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Can I leave my belongings in my home during
the renovation? |
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Yes, but we recommend
that you remove everything possible – especially
your most important possessions. Although
we take extreme precautions to protect your
belongings, dust flies everywhere during construction.
And, much of it is microscopic so no matter
what we (or you) do to protect them, your
belongings will get dust particles on and
in them. |
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10.
What measures will be taken to protect my
home from dust and debris that result from
construction? |
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We cover floors with
either rosin paper or Masonite, depending
on the circumstances and we block off the
areas surrounding the construction area with
heavy gauge plastic sheets. We also cover
furniture in the surrounding area to protect
it as much as possible. |
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