So you’ve decided to build a new home, or remodel your current home. It’s a big project, but it doesn’t have to be daunting, provided you know the right questions to ask at the start. When a client comes into my office with these five things, I know we’re getting off on the right foot.

1. An Idea of what you want

I like to think of myself as a guy with a lot of great ideas, some of them have even won awards but even my best idea can be made better with your input. This is your house, your castle. It should be everything you want. It’s okay to bring pictures, magazines, drawings, even video clips you play on your phone. Everything is important when you’re building a new home.

2. A list of what you like and dislike about your current house

It’s important to know what you want, but it’s also important to know what you don’t want. Think of the home you live in now, or homes you’ve lived in in the past. What works for you in that space? Which rooms are easiest to live in? What doesn’t work? What do you miss about previous houses.

3. A list of potential trouble spots or concerns

It can be hard to think of these things when we’re in the initial stages of planning for a new house. These are the questions that come to you while driving down the highway, or halfway through dinner that can be so difficult to recall in a builder meeting. Before, and after our first meeting, I like to tell my clients to write these thoughts down so we can address them right away. This can be anything from bike rack clearance on garage doors, to which rooms will have which views of Lake Okanagan.

4. Names of preferred vendors

If you have any specific vendors you want to work with, bring a list with you. Frequently we already have relationships with these vendors, and can work with them to get you exactly what you need for your new house.

5. A point of contact

We like to think of this person as the designated family representative. They’re the one with all the research. They know about features, materials, measurements, and requirements. They’ve heard all the requests from spouses, partners, children, family and pets, and they know what’s going in the final plans. This is the person we want to be able to get in contact with throughout the build.
Building or remodeling your home is an enjoyable process, one we at Vineyard are happy to help you with.

Give us a call at 250.878.9411 or email me at craigmohr@vineyarddevelopments.com

Oranj Dance & Fitness Studios

It is my pleasure to write a letter of reference for Craig Mohr of Vineyard Developments. Craig designed and built both of my fitness studio and I cannot begin to describe the professionalism and quality that Craig brings to his work. Craig is upfront with both finances and timelines, he communicates very well and can bring any vision to reality.

The quality of Craig’s work is impeccable and his attention to detail is second to none. Not only was Craig part of the design and construction of my Kelowna studio, he also assisted in my Fort McMurray studio. In Fort McMurray we encountered many unique construction challenges that Craig had to contend with. Craig dealt with these challenges in a timely manner and enabled the studio to be a one of a kind facility.

I would highly recommend choosing Craig for any design and building project. I look forward to working with Craig in the future.

Sheila Chutskoff – Owner of Oranj Fitness

Small company.

We are a small company dedicated to exemplary design concepts and construction techniques. As our client, you have our undivided attention and the detail-oriented eye that comes with taking pride in everything we produce.

Start-to-finish service.

At Vineyard Developments, we have the full-circle design knowledge and construction expertise to take your project from the first meeting to move-in day. Designer, project manager, builder and sales person – we are all of these things. Our clients benefit by having a consistent point of contact and a common thread of understanding through each phase of the project.

Added value.

Our expertise helps us give you functional housing and interior detailing suggestions to maximize your budget and space through each phase of your project. This value-added Engineering is built into every project we do. We love to share both our creative and practical solutions with clients, especially when it helps optimize their budgets. We pride ourselves on inspired, original exteriors and functional, irresistibly livable interiors.