Without the right foundations, it is nearly impossible for a house to become a home. The 2018 Home Builder Awards, hosted by BUILD Magazine, acknowledge the firms and individuals who strive to provide quality and comfortable living spaces for individuals across the world. Now in its second year, the acclaimed Home Builder Awards 2018 aim […]
Ridgewater Homes or your contractor’s commitment to you doesn’t end when the work is completed. As specified in your contract, you will have a warranty on all work done for a specified period, usually one year with most contractors. Review your warranty coverage as outlined in your contract and take note of time limits to […]
Congratulations! Your company is a Home Renovation Awards finalist & Best Kitchen Awards finalist in the 2017 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence. Being a finalist in the CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence is an exceptional achievement. It demonstrates that your company is a top performer and that your project has been judged to […]
For the average homeowner, taking on a major home renovation yourself can be rewarding but also overwhelming. Whether you are building a home or doing a renovation, in order to avoid any costly surprises it’s important to understand what is required and what you as a homeowner are capable of accomplishing. You need to consider […]
We were sent this article from a friend/colleague and its so true and thought we would share it. We have had many great clients as you can see from our testimonials, but we have had a few of these kind of clients in this article and it’s not fun. Let’s face it: Entrepreneurs (particularly new ones) […]
It’s not you, it’s me. While that might be the easiest way to wiggle out of a personal relationship, when it comes to someone who’s been paying you money on a regular basis, the untangling process gets a bit trickier. Let’s face it. The people we interact with on a daily basis affect our well-being. We […]
What style is your house? Who designed your house, and when? Restoring and preserving historic architecture requires special care. Historic restoration projects often call for technical skills and hard-to-find materials. Whether you need a house lift for added space or a heritage house-move, Ridgewater can provide the information and services you require from start to finish. […]
Are you are considering a house extension or maybe to raise your house and put in a new floor. Raising your home can allow you to increase the height of your basement ceiling or create a new full basement from a crawl space. These and other methods could be the most cost effective ways to double […]
Ridgewater Homes is proud to include new laneway home construction to our list of experience and services. Laneway housing was introduced in Vancouver with the adoption of the EcoDensity Charter on June 10, 2008. The EcoDensity Charter places environmental sustainability as the top priority in all City of Vancouver planning decisions. The Charter’s goals also include […]