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We begin with an in-home consultation to assess your home, discuss your vision, and understand your goals, lifestyle, budget, and intended use for your secondary suite.
We'll review your existing home, explore the best options for your space, and determine the most suitable approach for your project.
Your estimator works closely with our design team to develop a preliminary secondary suite design and prepare a detailed estimate.
We take the time to ensure the proposed layout complements your existing home while meeting your functional needs, budget, and project goals.
Once you decide to move forward with MONK Renovations, you'll receive our MONK Next Steps, outlining your project timeline, introducing your dedicated project coordination team, and providing the selections required before construction begins.
Our design team works closely with our in-house engineers to develop and refine your secondary suite design, ensuring it is both functional and structurally sound. Once the design has been finalized and approved, we'll guide you through selecting the finishes, fixtures, and materials for your new suite. Before any orders are placed, you'll receive a complete summary of your selections for review and approval, ensuring every detail is finalized with confidence.
On the first day of construction, your project team will meet with you on-site to review the project scope, answer any final questions, and ensure everyone is aligned before work begins.
Throughout construction, your Project Manager will coordinate trades, monitor progress, and provide regular updates as your secondary suite takes shape.
Your renovation is complete, and it's time to enjoy your beautifully transformed space.
Designed with your vision in mind and built with quality craftsmanship, Your new secondary suite enhances your home's functionality and provides lasting value for years to come.
A secondary suite is a fully independent unit inside your existing home, like a basement or addition. A backyard suite is a separate, standalone structure on your property. At Monk Renovations, we specialize in renovations and additions rather than new home construction, so our focus is on secondary suites.
Yes, a building permit is required to add a secondary suite in HRM. Our design team can prepare all the plans and handle the permit process for you, start to finish.
As per HRM by-laws, sound seperation, smoke seperation, code-compliant egress windows, code complient ceiling height, and up-to-code electrical, plumbing, and fire safety systems. A building permit is also required. In our first meeting, the Monk team will discuss all these points, and once we understand your vision, we'll guide you through the next steps. Our design team handles the plans and paperwork from start to finish.
