How Andare Homes takes a project from first idea to final handover

A free, no-obligation consultation and site visit is the starting point for every project. To get a clear, honest read from our design team, it helps to bring:

• The scope you have in mind, even if it is rough: which rooms, which structure, or what kind of new space you want.
• A wish list of must-haves and nice-to-haves, so the design team knows what to protect and what is flexible.
• A realistic budget range, so the plan we design is a plan you can actually build, not one that has to be redesigned later to fit the numbers.
• Property information, including your lot size, any existing drawings or surveys, the age of the home, and any known structural, permit, or zoning history.
• Reference photos or examples of layouts, finishes, or homes you like, if you have them.

You do not need drawings, a fixed budget, or a finished wish list to book a consultation. The design team's job in this first meeting is to help you turn a rough idea into a workable scope.

After the site visit, you get a clear, honest picture of what the project involves: an initial read on scope, the design and permit path your project will likely follow, a realistic sense of timeline, and next steps if you want to move forward. There is no pressure and no obligation. If the project needs a survey, an engineer, or further investigation before a firm plan can be set, we tell you that up front, rather than guessing.

When a project needs an architect, a structural engineer, a surveyor, a permit professional, or another specialty consultant, Andare coordinates those inputs around the construction plan rather than leaving you to manage separate relationships. Permit requirements vary by project. A kitchen or bathroom renovation with no structural changes may need only a straightforward permit. A second-storey addition, a custom home, or a legal basement apartment will need a fuller set of drawings, engineering, and municipal review before construction can start.

Before any site work starts, the team aligns final scope, construction sequence, material decisions, site protection, trade timing, and the documentation needed to build cleanly and pass inspection. This is also when you confirm selections that are easy to change on paper and expensive to change mid-build: layout, plumbing and electrical locations, structural openings, and finish specifications.

During construction, Andare coordinates trades, site conditions, inspections, quality control, and issue resolution, with one point of contact keeping you updated so decisions do not drift across disconnected parties. If something unexpected turns up once walls or the site are opened up, being one accountable team means the design and construction sides can solve it together instead of pointing at each other.

Timelines depend on scope, permits, and how quickly selections are finalized, but as a general guide:

• Kitchen and bathroom renovations: design and selections typically run a few weeks, with construction running several weeks depending on scope.
• Whole-home and basement renovations: design and permits often take a few weeks to a couple of months, with construction running a few months.
• Additions and second-storey additions: design, engineering, and permits typically take longer than the renovation timelines above, with construction running several months.
• Custom homes and multi-unit conversions: the longest projects, with design, permits, and construction each measured in months rather than weeks.

Your consultation is where we give you a realistic, project-specific schedule rather than a generic estimate.

They kept me updated every step of the way and delivered exceptional results on schedule.

We truly felt supported every step of the way.

Quick and easy service, great communication with the team throughout the whole process!