Next Seminar: Date to be announced. Click here to view speaker notes from our last seminar held on October 26, 2011.

HOW TO HIRE A RENOVATOR

One of the hardest things about starting a renovation is knowing where to start and who to trust.

How to Hire a Renovator Flowchart. Explains the steps involved when considering hiring a renovator. In addition is a checklist detailing what you absolutely must know, and ask, a potential contractor.

FREE SEMINARS

We welcome representatives from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), The Better Business Bureau of Southern Alberta, an Architectural Technologist and Design Specialist, as well as a local Realtor, and of course, a Renovator.

We’ll pull back the covers and give you full access to the inside scoop on How to Hire a Renovator from the city’s leading authorities on renovations, city permitting, architecture and design,  and local realty.

While this may, at first blush, appear to be completely self-serving we assure you it is anything but. We’ve been doing renovations in Calgary for more than 30 years and feel it’s imperative not just to you the home-owner, but the integrity of our industry that we give back to the community.

This free two hour seminar is brought to you by Litwiller Developments and your local community association.

Topics, discussions and guest speakers from previous seminars included:

Litwiller Renovations & Custom Homes with David Litwiller, President
Topic: Get it in writing!
Topic: Bonding, insurance and reliability in renovators

The Canada Revenue Agency with Bonnie Pratt, CRA
Topic: Perils of working with the underground economy

Working with the City of Calgary
Topic: Do you need a permit?
Topic: Regulations and Bylaw issues.
Topic: The new development permit process

Residential Design and Development with an Architect or Architectural Technologist
Topic: Good 'design' means a building must not only look good, but must also function well, be soundly put together, meet its budget, provide the proper occupant environment, and add to its surroundings.

A Discussion about Calgary Real Estate Issues with guest from the Calgary Real Estate Board
Topic: Establishing a renovations budget that makes sense for your home
Topic: Should you renovate before you sell?

The Better Business Bureau
Topic: How to tell if your contractor is dependable and trustworthy BEFORE you sign