A locally owned and operated drafting firm dedicated to developing ourselves and community, educating our clients and designing the perfect project for you. We pride ourselves on looking after our clients and our community at large.
With over 13 years of experience in the design and construction field, we take our personal knowledge of this industry and use it to provide quick, and thorough service to our clientele.
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How can someone tell if their Garage is suitable for conversion?
One of the first question that comes to mind, is it attached? Most municipalities are starting to allow accessory dwellings, but most still want to see additional dwelling units contained within the main dwelling.
If it is attached and being used as part of the primary residents, the next question is, “how do you intend on heating the space?”
Something to consider also is plumbing. If the space is being utilized for a bathroom or kitchen or laundry, it may be necessary to break up the floor or elevate the subfloor.
The concrete can play a contributing factor as well. It is not uncommon that a frost protection needs to be installed outside the garage if it was not a heated space before.
Something also to consider, if the space is an additional bedroom or bathroom and you are on a septic, it may require an upgrade if your sewage system.
In most other cases, utilizing an attached garage as living space is not a problem.
Run us through the different stages of the Garage conversion process - what's involved?
Like any renovation, the process starts with a design. Once drawings are complete, an application can be made for a building permit. Once a building permit is acquired, it is the same steps as any other renovation:
Demolition,mechanical rough-in below subfloor, framing, rough-in Of mechanicals above subfloor, insulation, Drywall/finishing, flooring, fixtures, trim, touch ups.
How can someone tell if their loft is suitable for conversion?
The first place we have to start is at the bottom. What is holding the loft? Can the walls and footings take the additional live and dead loads?
Next, is the floor in the loft suitable for flooring or does it need additional reinforcement to carry the living space.
As additional criteria to think about: how is it going to be heated/cooled? How will you get heat/air conditioning up there?
Are you on a septic? If you are, will the space effect the flow rate needed for the additional living space.
Run us through the different stages in the loft conversion process - what’s involved?
Like any renovation, the process starts with a design. Once drawings are complete, an application can be made for a building permit. Once a building permit is acquired, it is the same steps as any other renovation:
Demolition,mechanical rough-in below subfloor, framing, rough-in Of mechanicals above subfloor, insulation, Drywall/finishing, flooring, fixtures, trim, touch ups.
How long have you been in business?
I have been in the contracting industry for over 13 years. I have focussed on design for the past 10 years.
What do you love most about your job?
I love taking an idea and making it reality. I love working with a client to create something unique and inspired for their use.
What inspired you to start your own business?
Having worked in the construction field, I noticed that the most difficult stage for most projects is the beginning. Many people struggle in communicating with the city.
In my years of being involved in development, I built a strong relationship with local municipalities in Ontario and understand what is need to make a project happen.
Why should our clients choose you?
If you are looking for someone who is knowledgeable about bringing your project from an idea to a reality; if you someone who treats your project like it’s their own, then Hōm Drafting and Design is the company for you.
We believe in educating our clients so that everyOne involved understands what is necessary to bring the project to fruition.
