A home renovation from a reputable builder in Victoria is a solid investment in your home, and for many homeowners, lending is an essential part of the process. We reached out to Scott Travelbea, founder of Travelbea & Associates Mortgage Specialists, to learn how to finance your home renovation in Victoria. MAC: Is it … Read more Home Improvement Loans in Victoria: Insights from Mortgage Broker Scott Travelbea
For home improvement projects in Victoria, whether it’s adding a suite in Saanich, renovating a kitchen in Oak Bay, or building an addition in Gordon Head, we always start with understanding the why and the what for your renovation. When we know the motivations for your decision, we can come up with an informed strategy … Read more Planning a Home Renovation in Victoria – Optimizing Your Investment
The next in our series about the local people and professionals we work with on home renovations in Victoria is Kyle Engineering (formerly Hoel Engineering.) We caught up with Ed Kyle, P.Eng, MEng (PrEng), and principal at Kyle Engineering, to learn more about what his team can do and why they’re a great fit for … Read more Home Renovation professionals in Victoria Industry Partners – Kyle Engineering
How can MAC Renovations help you update your home in Victoria? We can create a new kitchen, bathroom, or living space, or we can even build new accommodations for your family.
Your home is in the perfect location in Victoria – it’s close to everything you want. There’s an excellent school nearby, fantastic parks to explore, entertainment, groceries, and everything the CRD has to offer, and you know the commute to work like the back of your hand. And then there’s the house itself — you … Read more Home renovation in Victoria – Get More Living Space Without Changing Your Address
What is the CHBA, and why does it matter to homeowners and renovation/construction teams in Greater Victoria? There are many agencies working behind the scenes to improve or protect the building industry for the construction industry and consumers on Vancouver Island and across the country. A major player is the Canadian Home Builders Association, which … Read more Home renovation professionals in Victoria – Industry Partners – The Canadian Home Builders Association
One Death is Too Many This April 28, we’ll observe Canada’s National Day of Mourning. It’s a day focused on remembering those who suffered injury or illness, or have lost their lives on the job, and those who have experienced a work-related tragedy. It’s a day to recognize the commitment we make — every day … Read more Home Renovation Safety Doesn’t Take a Break at MAC Renovations
CONTEST TIME! Hello Victoria! Since this is love-month, we’d love to know what you love about your home, so we’ve set up a quick contest so see what matters to you. Is it the kitchen where your love language is tasty treats and home-cooked meals, or the craft room where you unlock imaginations and build … Read more Keep the Love Going in Victoria – February, 2023
There are many moving parts when it comes to planning a home renovation in Victoria. First, you need to figure out your reasons for a renovation to identify what’s missing from your home and why it’s important to you. Are you looking for more living space? Are you embarrassed by your current kitchen? Or maybe … Read more What is Builder’s Risk Insurance – and Why Do You Need it for a Home Renovation in Victoria?
The past few years have brought significant focus to the availability of affordable housing in Greater Victoria, and this has spurred many of the municipalities to review and update their existing bylaws surrounding secondary suites and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) like carriage houses, garden suites, and cottages. The current rules differ between municipalities, with some … Read more Are Secondary Suites Allowed in Greater Victoria?