Renovations

At Austin Renovations we specialize in working with you on projects of any size & budget. Our list of renovations include:

1. Eco-Reno's - Improving the energy efficiency of your home;

• Start with having Austin Homes doing an Energy Audit
• Upgrading your windows & doors to Energy Star rated products with Low E & Argon-filled window panes, insulated window spacers, magnetic weather-stripping around the frame of the door etc.
• Increasing the R-value of your home's insulation, both on the exterior walls and in the attic.
• Replacing old plumbing fixtures & faucets with new water-conservatory fixtures & faucets
• Replacing old lighting fixtures with new LED or CFL fixtures & bulbs
• Upgrading from older, inefficient heating systems to Hi-Efficiency systems such as electric boilers & heat pumps and are less dependant on fossil-fuels (Oil, Coal).

The benefits of these 5 items is not limited to lower energy bills alone, but reduces your home's carbon footprint.

2. Mature-Owner Reno's - Renovating your home to be more accessible for years to come;

• Start with having Austin Homes doing an Accessibility Audit
• Renovating to widen interior & exterior doors
• Addition of landscaping features (i.e. walkways) which can also be used as an accessible ramp without looking like a traditional wheel-chair ramp
• Addition of comfort-height toilets, accessible tub(s) & shower(s); which are not only functional but also very energy efficient
• Modifying the floor plan to allow for a main-floor room which can be easily converted to a bedroom down the road
• Addition of grab-bars & stability bars which also function very nicely as a towel holder, etc. and do not resemble a 'traditional' grab bar that would typically be seen in a care-facility
• Addition of chair lifts or accessibility elevators

3. Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations;

Renovating Kitchens & bathrooms is the most popular renovation today! Kitchens have grown from being an area of food preparation only, to a family gathering area and entertainment spot. Update your kitchen with Austin Renovations enhance the practicality and beauty of your home.

4. Finishing a Basement;

Did you know that 30% of your heat lost through your home is through unfinished basement walls - bare concrete. According to Nova Scotia Power Inc. this is the single largest source of heat & energy lost in a home.

5. Build a new deck, change your exterior siding color, build a detached garage, Add solar panels;

With Austin Renovations no project is too small or too large!

Give us a call today for a free Estimate 902-835-9219

Home renovation projects provide a perfect opportunity to make small, green changes that can add up to a big difference for your home, your energy bills, and our environment.