FAQs

As a homeowner, you must ensure that a building permit is obtained before starting any construction or demolition work. You can apply for the permit yourself, or hire a builder who can apply on your behalf.

A building permit is required to erect, install, extend, alter, repair, or demolish a building. If you plan to demolish all or part of a structure, a demolition permit is also required.

Permits and inspections are typically needed for construction or alterations that involve:

- Structural changes to a building
- Foundation work
- Framing
- Insulation
- Plumbing
- Construction of accessory structures

Our team handles permit and variance applications on behalf of our clients. This includes projects such as interior renovations, exterior renovations, and the creation of additional dwelling units.

Yes. When a project requires a building permit or variance, our team will handle the application process on behalf of our clients.

We prepare and submit the necessary documentation and coordinate with the local municipality to help ensure the project meets applicable regulations and building code requirements.

Find out more about the permits and planning we can resolve for your next project.

For larger, more complex renovations, which we specialize in, we recommend finding alternative living arrangements during the project. There’s no exact rule of thumb, but if the renovation will affect more than 50% of your home, it’s usually best to move out temporarily.

Major renovations can be messy, loud, and busy, with subcontractors, materials, and equipment moving in and out of the home throughout the project. Work may start early in the morning, driveways are often occupied by disposal bins and materials, and landscaping may appear uneven while backfilled areas settle.

There may also be times when power and water need to be temporarily disconnected to complete necessary work.

To make the renovation process easier, Team Shane offers a unique solution: a beautiful home available to rent during your renovation.

Our clients can stay in a fully equipped home managed by our team, allowing them to avoid the disruption of construction and enjoy a more comfortable, stress-free experience.

A renovation can be a big life change for you and your family. For many people, their home is their largest asset, so doing a little extra research before starting can help save both money and stress.

We always recommend starting by making sure you hire the right company. Ask friends for referrals based on their experience, and take the time to visit projects the company has completed, or ones currently in progress. Ask your builder about the services they provide, their warranty, and how they communicate schedules, timelines, and project updates.

If possible, visit your builder’s office or showroom to see what resources and materials are available before you begin. It’s also helpful to save photos of designs you like so you can share inspiration with your designer.

In our experience, the most seamless renovations happen when the same team designs and builds the project. Having an architect involved is key, so ask to see some of their recent transformations to understand the scale and style of work they typically do. Once you’ve done your research and have a clear vision, the next step is working with your designer or architect to bring those ideas onto paper.

A design-build company manages both the design and construction of a project under one team. They work closely with clients from the early planning stages, developing floor plans, layouts, and selecting materials and finishes, and then seamlessly transition the project to their construction team to bring the plans to life.

Because the designers, architects, and builders collaborate throughout the entire process, communication is streamlined and decisions can be made more efficiently. This integrated approach often leads to clearer timelines, better cost control, and a smoother renovation or home-building experience for the client.

At Team Shane, we have a team of designers that work directly with clients to create beautiful home designs while providing advice and direction on selections (interior design) and up-to-date cost implications which will help you make decisions for the final design.

From there our build team takes those designs and makes them a reality.

Since the design team and build team work for the same company any complications that arise during the actual construction gets dealt with instantly with everyone participating to find the best solution for the project and the client.

The benefit to this is how smooth the process is from one step to the next, it really is all about teamwork!