Understanding Permits

As a homeowner, you are not legally permitted to perform your own renovation work, with the exception of the electrical, but it is strongly recommended for amateurs to not attempt such work as disastrous results can occur.

You, as homeowners, are legally responsible for obtaining any building permits required. However, your renovator should look after this on your behalf, specifying which permits are required and who will get them. You will need to provide a letter of authorization before your renovator can apply for a permit for your renovation.

A reputable contractor hires licensed trades to do your work.

Any structural, heating, plumbing, electrical, gas or sprinkler changes require a building permit from the City. Avoid any contractors or designers who tell you otherwise. They must have a Building Code Identification Number to apply for a building permit.

A permit is for your protection. Permits are based on building codes to promote health and safety, and structural integrity. Some minor cosmetic changes may not require a permit. Confirm with your renovator or check with your municipal building permit office to be sure.
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Level One – Vancouver Renovation Company

We are a full service renovation company with over 12 years of market experience. Specializing in kitchen, living space and bathroom renovations from demolition to final completion, our goal is to continue exceeding our client’s expectations and building to the highest standards possible.

“Sexy Kitchen” stands out once more and competes for the 2011 CHBA National SAM Awards

Vancouver – December 5, 2011 – Level One is among the 4 finalists in the running to becoming the Best 2011 Kitchen Renovation for the Canadian Home Builders’ Association National SAM Awards.
“This year’s SAM Award theme – Create and Transform – says it all; these new home builders, renovators and developers are indeed creating and transforming communities across the country in exceptional ways. The quality and creativity they have demonstrated is truly remarkable and exciting. We are very proud to see our industry represented by these fine projects” , says Ron Olson, CHBA’s Incoming President.

Let’s all meet at the Association’s 69th National Conference in Mont-Tremblant (Quebec) on March 17, 2012 to celebrate our creative contribution of quality on a national level!

Take a look at the complete announcement here.

Level One Finalist for the Gold at the 2011 Georgie Awards

Once again, Level One is being recognized by its community as we are competing in 2 different categories in the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of British Columbia (CHBA BC) 20th Georgie Awards : the Best Kitchen Renovation under $100,000 and the Best Condo Renovation.

” The Georgie Awards®, owned by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of British Columbia (CHBA BC), is Canada’s premier housing awards program that highlights and celebrates excellence in home building. The Awards are provincial in scope and aim to showcase the commitment and dedication to the high standards that CHBA BC member companies strive to uphold.
A Georgie Award is recognized as an industry stamp of quality. Award entries are at a record high, and the calibre of projects is a testament to the talents and efforts of CHBA BC members.”

We keep on meeting and surpassing the challenges and improving our services for our clients, our first priority. Thank you to you for providing us with the means to show the community the makeovers we have been doing in your homes.

Click here for a peak at Sexy Kitchen and Extreme Home Makeover, those projects of calibre.

Level One Featured in Home Decor and Renovations Magazine

Level One is really proud to be featured in this month’s edition of Home Decor and Renovations Magazine, as it is a special issue celebrating the Second Annual Renovation Awards.
It is truly a breathless feeling to know we are acknowledged as being among the very best of the Lower Mainland’s exceptional renovators.
Take a sneak a peek at the article (Starts on Page 13)»

Click here to see details of the project and view the before and after photos»

Congratulations to our talented team for winning the 2011 renOVATION Awards!!

Level One won the Best Kitchen Renovation Awards 2011!!

This is a very special moment for us. This award is evidence and testimonial that Level One has reached a new milestone in success supported by strong a business plan.

We are proud to have our work so well recognized by Renomark. This organization has set high standards for their members so that consumers have a place to access reliable and trusted renovation and construction specialists in the Vancouver area.

Click on the link below to see a slide show of our award winner kitchen reno!

Thank you for Voting Us a Finalist of Best Contractor in Vancouver!

It’s nice to start the year and see that our clients have voted us as a Finalist in the Best Contractor category of the Best of the City Awards.

We are thrilled with the results and would like to thank all of our clients for voting for us without us marketing it.
Your recognition and appreciation of our hard work means a lot to us. We promise to keep up with the good work and we hope you will continue to enjoy our services for many years to come.

Once again, thank you for voting and helping Level One to become the leading contractor in Vancouver!