The Edit Method
Construction is inherently chaotic. Our process is designed to tame it. We replace uncertainty with a rigid framework of planning, protection, and precision communication.life.
01. Discovery (The Audit)
Many projects fail because they start with a fantasy rather than a foundation. We start with the building.
The Meeting: We discuss your lifestyle needs, aesthetic vision, and hard constraints.
The Audit: We assess the "bones" of the house. We look for the structural realities and mechanical limitations that will dictate the budget.
The Outcome: A clear definition of scope. We tell you what is possible, what is risky, and what needs to be edited out before we spend a dollar on design.
02. Feasibility & Design
We bridge the gap between "Design" and "Build" immediately.
The Team: We collaborate with your architect/designer (or ours) to ensure the drawings aren't just beautiful—they are buildable.
The Budgeting: We run preliminary Class D estimates alongside the design concepts. This prevents the heartbreak of designing a project that costs twice your budget to build.
The Outcome: A design that matches your financial reality.
03. Plan with Purpose (The Bureaucracy)
This is where projects often stall. We ensure yours moves forward.
The Dossier: We prepare the technical dossier required for city approval, specifically navigating the complex requirements of Westmount and Ville-Marie.
The Advocacy: We manage the permit application and, when necessary, interface with the CCU (Comité consultatif d'urbanisme) to defend the architectural integrity of the project.
The Outcome: A green light to build, fully compliant with municipal zoning and heritage standards.
04. The Edit (Construction)
We treat your home as a sanctuary, not a job site.
The Protection: Before demolition begins, we implement hospital-grade dust containment and floor protection. If you are living in the home during the renovation, we isolate the work zone completely.
The Management: You receive weekly logs detailing progress, upcoming decisions, and schedule adjustments. We manage the trades, the noise, and the safety protocols so you don't have to.
The Outcome: A safe, organized, and active site that respects your neighbours and your daily life.
05. The Reveal
We do not believe in the "99% complete" renovation.
The Polish: We oversee the final installation of fixtures, hardware, and delicate finishes with white-glove standards.
The Handover: We conduct a proactive deficiency walk-through (we find the scratches before you do).
The Outcome: A turnkey, deep-cleaned home ready for the next chapter of your life.
Trust the process
The Disciplined Site
Uncompromising safety standards.
A successful project is built on safety. Renovating a heritage home often means managing lead, asbestos, and decades of dust. We go beyond basic code compliance to implement hospital-grade site protocols:
Air Quality Control: We use HEPA-filtered negative air machines to scrub the air during demolition, preventing dust migration to your living zones.
Daily Hygiene: A clean site is a safe site. We perform daily clean-ups and strictly manage waste removal to keep the property orderly.
Neighborhood Relations: We manage the impact on your neighbours, adhering strictly to noise bylaws and keeping common areas clear of debris.
