Menno S Martin Contractor Ltd.

A Process Designed to Please

Over the years we have developed a method of designing and building custom spaces that has improved communication, client interaction, and overall owner satisfaction. Our design/build process quickly helps us settle down to the wonderful business of improving your home. Our process helps to develop a relationship of care and trust, encourages communication and creativity, and ensures that your project is completed on time and on budget. Simply put, our process:

1. Simplifies planning
2. Improves communication
3. Creates a single point of responsibility
4. Saves time
5. Reduces cost

Our process involves a number of steps which are designed to help us understand your needs and your lifestyle, so that together we can develop a design and narrow down a budget.

At every step, Menno S. Martin Contractor Limited is committed to giving you unparalleled value and satisfaction. We understand the importance of our work and the value of renovating your home so that it brings you delight today and meets your needs for years to come.

We think it makes sense to use the Menno S. Martin Contractor Limited design/build process. When you’ve experienced the Menno S. Martin difference, we know that you’ll agree.

A successful renovation/addition project depends upon good planning and good design. If a newly designed room doesn’t meet your particular lifestyle, it won’t matter how good it looks or how beautifully crafted it is, it simply won’t be comfortable or convenient.

It Starts with a Phone Call...

When you first contact Menno S. Martin Contractor Limited, you will speak to either Trent or Mark, our Design/Build Managers. In your first conversation, they will ask a number of questions to determine the scope of the project and establish budget parameters.

With a common understanding of scope and budget, the Design/Build Manager will set up a meeting to visit the house, and go over your wishes, wants and needs, after which he will reaffirm the budget parameters.

The Project Development Agreement

The next two steps in the design process help us focus clearly on developing a design that meets or surpasses your dreams; listening and exploring options with you in an atmosphere of trust. The first step is more broadly focused; the second is more exact. We use a Project Development Agreement, so that you know exactly what to expect from us.

In the first phase, we prepare:

1. a feasibility study and develop concept drawings
2. a preliminary budget relative to our discussion and your objectives
3. a preliminary scope of work based on site investigation and concept drawings

We then discuss these materials with you so that we can fine-tune and correct any of the three elements. Then we are prepared to narrow our focus in the second phase. Here we prepare:

1. working drawings and specifications relative to our discussions and your objectives
2. product selections and descriptions

3. a detailed renovation agreement with options (if any) and allowances.

With these products you can proceed with the confidence of knowing that we have heard and understood your needs and wishes, and produced a design that captured your dreams. You will know when construction will begin, how long it will take to complete, and how much it will cost.

Building

The time that we take to plan and prepare during the design phase of a renovation project results in a shorter construction time and less inconvenience.

• We take care of all necessary permits.
• We give you a project schedule and a start date.
• We plan with you so that you get maximum use of your house during construction.

The Menno S. Martin Difference

The care that we take in designing your new space is only surpassed by the care that we take in building it. Our team of skilled craftsmen constantly amaze clients with the quality and care of their work. Their dedication and love of their craft is born out in their many years of service as part of the Menno S. Martin Contractor Limited team – with many over 25 years! Our on-site leader is always available to answer any questions and resolve any problems that may arise.

The construction process can be a very stressful and disrupting time for a home owner. The Design/Build Managers at Menno S. Martin Contractor Limited go out of their way to ensure that inconvenience is kept to a minimum. In fact, it’s well-known that all of the Menno S. Martin craftsmen and subtrades are quiet, tidy and polite. They care for property and environment, which will relieve both you and your neighbours.

Our Design/Build Managers make regular site visits so that questions can be answered on site. When the project is completed, they will take you on a walk-through to go over details and concerns.

Building in Phases

Sometimes dreams cannot be fully realized at one time. With Menno S. Martin Contractor Limited, renovation projects can be accomplished in phases as financial resources will allow. Thanks to our design/build process, we can ensure a seamless, efficient and economical transition from one phase to the next.

Satisfaction... Guaranteed

Your satisfaction means a lot to us – but not only when the project is completed. We want you to be delighted with your renovation long after you’ve finished paying for it. That is why at Menno S. Martin Contractor Limited, we guarantee our work for a full 5 years after completion.

Maintenance

We also offer a small jobs service to our clients, so that over the years you can continue to enjoy every part of your home. Adding a deck or a gazebo, replacing a door or building in some laundry room cabinets are all accomplished with the same level of quality and care that our clients expect from Menno S. Martin Contractor Limited.