A pre-inspection of the basement will prevent costly surprises

Hire a qualified inspector to assure that the basement can accommodate your plans. Some basements are not structurally sound and may require additional repairs before interior work can begin. The inspector will check the exterior and interior walls for leaks, mold and wiring conditions and provide helpful notes you can use with your contractor to make sure everything that you need for a safe home and to satisfy the city inspectors is done correctly.
A pre-inspection will also help with planning where to install walls, wiring, water lines, and the like. If the basement will include a bedroom, an egress window will have to be installed, so a pre-inspection will help with planning the location for that window. There are more issues that a pre-inspection will help, but this gives you a general idea of why it is so important.

Consider going “Green”

The quality of Green construction materials is always improving. Not only is the material helps to reduce your eco-footprint, but it helps make your home cost-efficient. If you or a family member has health issues you may find that Green materials help reduce those issues as well.
Insulation is very, very important in the basement to prevent the development of molds and other possible contaminants. It is also helpful with reducing utility bills for heating or cooling the area. Talk to your contractor about their knowledge regarding insulation in basements. Learn about the different types of insulation needed such as rigid foam, DryCore, moisture barriers and the like. The better you can discuss these issues the more likely the two of you will be on the same page regarding your renovation project.
Cro-Pro Bokor Renovations has worked in the Montreal area for several years. We are knowledgeable of the safety and legal requirements for permits and licensing. We have learned how the local weather affects basement renovations and have become skilled at getting the job done right.