VERGEbuilders Incorporated

12/16/2014

The New Year begins for VERGEbuilders at the Trainyards in Ottawa with building a brand new Old Navy store.

Do you see the 3 small figures at the very back of the picture? Yes, those are adult men.

The store is 14,400 square feet with 30 foot ceilings. This job will take 10 weeks to complete.

12/15/2014

VERGEbuilders team at our 2014 Christmas Party.

11/30/2014

Pre Century Home update. Before and After of the 150 year old hardwood floor finished by VERGEbuilders.

11/30/2014

An addition of a roof.

10/05/2014

Check out this article!

VERGEbuilders is profiled with the article citing "the natural wood bar" as "the centre piece" for this business.

See the table the owner is sitting at? Made by Steve Verge & Rob Shannon as well.

All pieces made by VERGEbuilders from raw wood, on site, without plans.

If you want to check out the pictures of the bar you can view them here under "Photos" or go to www.vergebuilders.ca

The Bourbon Barrel Saloon is open at George and King streets

09/28/2014

The wrap around porch is coming along well! Some minor details and it will be finished. This week VERGEbuilders is posting some before and after shots. At this stage of the renovation & restoration it is sometimes hard to see what changes occurred. Take a look at the little details that will creates the beauty of keeping the home original and restored as possible.

09/19/2014

It seems SO cold lately! Frost, really? But, VERGEbuilders isn't afraid of the cold!

Last winter in the sub zero, absolute freezing temperatures and crazy precipitation, we built a gorgeous 2 storey addition to an established family home of 6 overlooking the river in Lakefield.

We're booking up fast but always excited to grow to accommodate to your wishes and needs if you are ready to take your home or business one step further to where you imagine it to be!

Check out my website www.vergebuilders.ca for pictures!

AND...give me a call if you want a quote. (It doesn't have to be a Pre Century Log Home!)

Local: 705 772 9844
Toll free: 1 855 837 4321

09/14/2014

There are more questions to ask then what is the price of the project you want completed in your home.

To ensure that you are getting the result you want with the least amount of stress or worry, consider the following questions:

PROOF OF INSURANCE AND WSIB COVERAGE

- If your contractor doesn't have appropriate insurance you are on the hook if someone gets hurt or they do damage to your home or place of business. You are at risk for lawsuits

WHEN CAN YOU START?

- If they can start tomorrow, ask for references.

- Ask for references anyways!

- Generally, anyone worth hiring is booking in advance. If they are sitting at home waiting for your phone call, chances are there is a reason.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?

- Make sure the time frame you are quoted includes the time it takes to obtain plans and permits which can be up to 6 weeks depending on how busy the draftsperson is. A building permit usually takes 2 weeks.

- If they give you a timeline; for example, 2 weeks, ask if that is 2 consecutive weeks or will it be a total of 2 weeks with the job being completed in 14 days over a 2 month period. Some companies will take your deposit, start the demolition and leave to another job for an undefined period of time. This is not acceptable.

- Always add a few days for unforeseen circumstances. Don't book your house warming BBQ to show your friends the new reno's on Day 14...it may be Day 15 or 16 before your home is the masterpiece you envisioned, if done right.

HAVE THE MATERIALS ON HAND BEFORE DEMOLITION BEGINS.

- You don't want to find out that your bathroom is demolished and the toilet, sink and shower unit haven't been ordered yet.

ASK FOR THE PROFESSIONAL QUOTE ON COMPANY LETTER HEAD DETAILING THE SCOPE OF WORK.

- Don't accept a sticky note with a hand written list and a price.

AFTER ASKING ALL OF THESE QUESTIONS, DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOU CAN TRUST THIS PERSON. GO WITH YOUR GUT.

- If you have this nagging feeling that you are considering someone who is talking smoke and mirrors, then chances are you are.

09/11/2014

Good news on the demolition of the Pre Century Home!!

After tearing up all the layers of makeup the home was layered with in past years we found that the original wall, ceiling and floor are in good shape!! This will help enhance the original look of the home.

I am looking forward to sharing pictures.

09/09/2014

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09/08/2014

Here is your weekly update on the transformation of the extensive renovations to this gorgeous Pre Century log home.

The covered porch is almost done & demolition inside started as well.

The homeowners already had the pleasure of sitting on their covered porch this week to enjoy the thunder & lightening show we experienced Friday night. (and they didn't get wet!!)

If you look at the 1st picture, imagine the wall to the left taken down to open up the space. Behind that wall a custom Kitchen created & installed by Lignum By Design (owned by my wife Tracy, www.lignum.ca) will take place.

The main part of the room you see will become the dining area which will have new wooden windows & a door which will open to the new wrap around covered porch.

The homeowners are still in the process of deciding whether to have the exterior wood of the windows painted black or kept as is to give it the weathered look the rest of the house has.

Stay tuned next week for the exciting changes that happen throughout this week.

08/31/2014

The base for the new covered porch has been added as VERGEbuilders starts on the Pre Century log home renovation. Stay tuned to see what cool things we create with it this week coming.