Confirm feasibility
Visible water history, cracks, drainage, service equipment, ductwork, columns, windows, stairs, and clearances should be reviewed before finishes or room layouts are committed.

Basement renovations
Plan basement improvements around moisture, egress, ceiling height, services, insulation, and the way the space will be used.
Visible water history, cracks, drainage, service equipment, ductwork, columns, windows, stairs, and clearances should be reviewed before finishes or room layouts are committed.
A family room, home office, guest area, bathroom, laundry room, or legal secondary suite each creates different requirements and coordination needs.
Legal-suite, bedroom, structural, plumbing, electrical, and life-safety requirements depend on the property and municipality. Requirements should be confirmed with the applicable professionals and authorities.
A documented process
Requested work, exclusions, assumptions, and owner responsibilities should be visible before authorization.
Concealed conditions and requested changes should be documented with their cost and schedule effect.
Completed work, deficiencies, documents, and follow-up items should be reviewed in an orderly way.
Start with the property
Share the address, property type, rooms or units, visible conditions, desired result, occupancy, timing, budget context, and representative photographs.