New Construction · Halifax
The right rooms. The right setting. A place to put down roots. Build on your property from a custom design or plans you’ve already purchased, with Andy helping you work through what comes next.
A duplex taking shape
Foundations, then the shape of two homes. A look at this duplex during construction.
Your starting point
You don’t have to arrive with the same things as the next homeowner. Start with what you know about the home you want.
Bring the drawings you’ve purchased or had prepared. Andy can discuss the proposed build, how it relates to your property and any further information needed before it can be priced.
Room sizes, finishes and the work outside the house all belong in that conversation.
Start with the way you want to live: the rooms you use together, the places you need quiet, and what you want to make easier in the years ahead.
Talk through your priorities and budget with Andy, including what drawings and professional input the project will need.
Before you break ground
A place for family to gather. Fewer rooms to look after. Space for the years ahead. Those choices help shape the home, whether you’re starting with an idea or a set of plans.
Bring your priorities, plans and budget to Andy. Together, discuss the proposed build and what needs to be established about the property before the work can be priced.
Plan your buildFrom plans to construction
The property, the plans and the budget need to work together. Settle the scope before construction begins.
Discuss your goals with Andy and review what you already have. Identify which site details, drawings and professional input still need to be established.
Review materials, included work, exclusions and outstanding choices. Agree who is responsible for each part of the project, and approve the plan and estimate before construction.
Andy coordinates the trades your project needs and discusses decisions and changes with you. At handover, walk through the work together.
Putting the estimate together
The property, the drawings and your choices need to be considered together. These are some of the details to work through before agreeing on the build.
See how we workBefore you build
Priority One Renovations builds new from the ground up, for homes and for smaller buildings such as garages. A new house and a garage are different projects, but each one starts the same way: the plan, the property, and what has to be in place before construction is priced. Tell Andy what you want built and bring whatever drawings you already have.
Yes. Priority One Renovations builds from purchased plans as well as custom designs. Purchased plans still need to be reviewed for the property and the proposed project. Discuss the plans with Andy early so any required changes or additional design work can be identified before construction.
No. A purchased set, a designer’s drawings, or a clear idea of the building is enough to start the conversation. Plans still have to be checked against the lot, the services, and the rules that apply to the property. If more design work is needed, that gets identified before the work is priced. Photos of the site and any survey you already have are useful.
The proposed building needs to be considered alongside access, ground conditions, available services, and the requirements that apply to the property. A sloped lot, limited access, rock, or a site without municipal water and sewer can change the work before framing starts. The site visit helps establish what is known and which details need further investigation before the work is priced.
Turnkey construction runs from the ground up through the finished building: excavation and foundation, framing, roofing, exterior finishes, windows and doors, insulation, drywall, flooring, plumbing, electrical, heating, and interior trim. What is included on your project is what the estimate lists. Site work, services, and design changes are talked through separately if they are not already in the plan.
New construction needs permits and inspections before and during the build. The requirements depend on the building and the municipality. Andy can confirm what applies to your project and how that work is handled, so permit review is part of the plan rather than a surprise after pricing.
The estimate covers the proposed work for your project, so its scope matters as much as the total. Review the materials, included work, exclusions, and any items still to be selected with Andy. You approve the plan and estimate before construction begins, with changes discussed as the project progresses.
It depends on the building, the site, and how long permit review takes. A garage is not the same schedule as a house, and ground conditions or unavailable services can add time before framing starts. Andy can give a realistic range after the plans and the property have been reviewed, including what has to happen before construction begins.
Yes. A single garage, a larger garage, and a new home are all new construction, with different plans, foundations, and services. Tell Andy what you want built, or share the plans you have already purchased, and he can review them against the property before the work is priced.
Often yes, once access, ground conditions, and services are understood. Municipal water and sewer, a well and septic, power, and a usable driveway can all change the scope. Those items need to be known before the building is priced. The site visit is where Andy sorts what is already in place from what still has to be investigated.
Your plans if you have them, a description of the building you want, and any questions about the property. A survey, photos of the site, and notes on water, sewer, and access all help. You do not need a finished design. The visit and the plan review are what show which details still need to be worked out before you approve the estimate.
A place to begin
Bring your plans, your ideas and your questions.
