Homeowners considering renovations can obtain creative ideas from the internet, television, newspapers and magazines but careful planning is needed to de-mystify the renovation process, Peter Simpson, president and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association (GVHBA), said in a press release.
To help homeowners make informed decisions, the GVHBA Renovation Council - in partnership with BC Hydro, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and FortisBC - is presenting its popular spring home renovation seminar on Tuesday, May 17 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Dr., Vancouver. More than 300 people registered last year.
Homeowners will be guided through the stages of the renovation process, including design and planning, legal and contracts, selecting a renovator, municipal permits and inspections, and living through a renovation.
Presenters include Metro Vancouver renovators, a construction lawyer and a municipal building official. The seminar moderator will be GVHBA chair Todd Senft, an award-winning home-renovation professional.
The exhibition area - featuring more than 40 RenoMark renovators and suppliers of home-improvement products and services - will be open from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Although admission to the seminar and exhibit area is free, pre-registration is required. Register online at www.gvhba.org or call 778-565-4288. Attendees are asked to contribute a food item for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society.
