Home Renovations

WHY RENOVATE YOUR HOME?

Your home is probably one of the largest investments you have made. An easy and effective way to add value to that investment is by putting on an addition or renovating your existing kitchen, bathrooms or basement. New windows or an energy efficient bathroom upgrade can save you hundreds of dollars in reduced energy bills. As well, high efficiency toilets and shower heads cut down on excess water usage while saving you money on hydro to heat the extra water. And for those with extra space, it is possible to generate significant extra income by renting out a finished basement suite. So, renovating your home could bring great cost savings, extra income and a smaller environmental impact when you upgrade to modern fixtures and appliances and use up-to-date home construction techniques.

Contact us if you are considering any modifications or upgrades to your home. We have lots of experience and can help you match your wants-list to your budget, whether it’s for a new kitchen, bathroom or bedroom or even a larger project. You can feel confident that Excalibur will provide high quality workmanship at the most reasonable cost. Excalibur Custom Homes will work with you to assess your needs, help to finalize a new design and prepare a detailed cost estimate for your project.

Excalibur encourages our clients to participate in as many of the details as possible. Once the planning process is completed, a renovation typically starts with demolition, re-framing, and electrical and plumbing rough-ins. Then we move on to re-insulation, drywall and finishing, painting, tiling, trim work, flooring and installation of fixtures and appliances. We have a committed team of professional tradespersons and resources in Nanaimo and we bring them all together to meet your requirements.

Here are the places to invest your renovation dollars:

BATHROOMS

Bathrooms are one of the areas of a home that benefit from updating and renovation and usually these upgrades provide a high rate of return for your money. While the functionality of a bathroom is fairly consistent, the design and individuality can vary tremendously. From powder room to ensuite, from a basic basement bathroom to shared kids bathrooms, the possibilities are endless. But we have done more than we can count, so we’re here to help you work through the puzzle.

KITCHENS

Like bathrooms, kitchens also provide a good rate of return on invested renovation dollars. The kitchen is a focal point in most homes. It is the one room in the house that gets constant attention. Whether for socializing or family meal preparation, you want your kitchen to work well and look great. Generally kitchens provide the best payback of renovation dollars and are probably the first place to look when thinking about renovating your home. We’ll worry about things like electrical, plumbing, lighting and cabinetry. You can think about finishes, fixtures, patterns, colors and textures.

ENTRYWAYS

When visitors first come to your home, you will never get another chance to make a good impression. Your front door should open to a space that is full of personality, design savvy, and intrigue. Make your visitors comment when they first come in the door!

From a more utilitarian point of view, the foyer has many important functions to perform including being a transition from the outside to the interior of your home, providing space to store coats and other outside clothing and a place for storing shoes and boots. As well, it must feel welcoming to you when you arrive home every day.