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12/18/2023

Beth’s Yoga studio! A very happy customer! Time for some stretch, strength and relaxation time!!!

11/01/2023

Interior home renovation completed. Anu is an awesome guy and him and his wife are very happy with how this came out. He had a dinner party last night and his friends and family were raving about the transformation. Contact us today for your full home renovations

10/05/2023

11 Home Renovation Projects That Boost Resale Value the Most

By: Leslie Cook Source: https://money.com/

Homeowners looking for ways of increasing their house's value need to look no further than the floor beneath their feet.

Refinishing a home's hardwood floors will bring the largest return on investment among the most common renovation projects undertaken by homeowners since the pandemic began, according to the National Association of Realtors 2022 Remodeling Impact Report.

Homeowners spent an estimated average of $3,400 refinishing their floors, and the project added an estimated resale value of $5,000 to the home, resulting in an eye-popping 147% return on investment.

Homeowners who decided to install new flooring also saw a very high return on investment, spending an estimated $5,500 on new wood floors but getting an estimated resale value of $6,500, or an ROI of 118%. Upgrading a home’s insulation was the only other project where homeowners recovered at least 100% of the installation cost in resale value.

Best home improvement projects for return on investment

The following home projects topped the list for highest cost recovery:

1. Refinish hardwood floors: 147% return on investment
2. New wood flooring: 118%
3. Upgrade insulation: 100%
4. Converting a basement to a living area: 86%
5. Closet renovation: 83%
6. Converting an attic to living area: 75%
7. Complete kitchen renovation: 75%
8. Bathroom renovation: 71%
9. Kitchen upgrade: 67%
10. New bathroom addition: 63%
11. New primary bedroom addition: 56%

Why are floors such a good investment?

“For homeowners looking to sell, it is hard to deny the beauty of newly finished floors in videos and home listings,” Jessica Lautz, director of research for NAR.

Projects that have traditionally been considered the biggest moneymakers when it comes time to sell your home, such as a complete kitchen renovation and bathroom remodels, had an estimated resale value of 75% and 71% respectively — not bad ROIs by any means.

While most homeowners surveyed in the NAR report were planning on making home improvements regardless of the pandemic, 60% said they increased the scope of the remodel because of it. Another 86% said their initial remodel led to undertaking additional home improvement projects.

“For homeowners planning to sell, looking at the ROI can be crucial in understanding what to tackle and perhaps what to leave for the new buyer to take on and be able to customize,” Lautz said.

Home renovations that bring the most happiness

Besides looking at the economic gains of a remodel, the NAR study assigned a “joy score” designed to measure the happiness homeowners derived from each project, with a score of 10 bringing the most joy.

Not surprisingly, there were a lot more projects that brought a high degree of joy to the homeowner than there were projects that recovered more than 100% of their estimated costs.

Both refinishing and installing wood floors scored a 10 on the joy scale. A full 100% of homeowners say they have a greater desire to be at home since refinishing their floors, while 90% of homeowners have the same feeling after installing new floors.

Joining new floors at the top of the joy list were painting the home’s interior, adding a new home office and renovating a closet.

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09/26/2023

Need a laned home garage? Look no further! Another completed project by Echelon!

09/26/2023

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WILL SWAN
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Will was born and raised in Calgary, AB before moving to Turner Valley 6 years ago. He went to U of C and has a BA in Archaeology. He currently lives with his wife, son, cat, and two rabbits.

Will wanted to get into carpentry because he missed working with his hands. There is a feeling of accomplishment that comes from looking at an empty space and creating something there. There is also the challenge of learning new skills and being able to grow.

In his spare time Will loves taking walks in nature with his son and enjoying the great outdoors.

FUN FACT WILL BOUGHT A SNAKE FOR HIS WIFE AND ONLY THEN FOUND OUT HE WAS CRAZY SCARED OF THEM.

09/26/2023

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MIKE PYVOVARCHUK
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Mike Born in the rural country side of Ukraine learned to love his trade from humble beginnings working with his father at his small carpentry company based out of their garage. After college he continued his venture of gaining more and more construction knowledge working as a carpenter in the Ukraine, Poland, Sweden and now Canada.

FUN FACT MIKE CAN SPEAK 5 LANGUAGES

09/26/2023

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GREGORY KRIEL
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Hailing from South Africa, Greg has worked in Africa, Europe, the US and Canada. With 20 years experience in marketing, brand management and design. Greg is leading the Sales and Marketing department building a team and company image we can be proud of. He has vast experience in sales and construction Saas helping Echelon grow and achieve the goals laid out before us.

Outside of work Greg is a family man and loves spending time with them outdoors. Whether it be snowboarding the winter away, ice skating the wild ice of the gorgeous natural lakes in the Rockies, or making the most of the summers by camping, hiking and fishing.

FUN FACT GREG IS ALSO A QUALIFIED OPERA SINGER.

09/26/2023

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TIM MORIARTY
PROJECT MANAGER / OWNER

Tim (born in South Africa) started his construction journey 10 years ago working for a small construction company in Wales (UK), this allowed him to complete his apprenticeship and really find his passion for building. Upon moving to Canada with his wife Jayne he quickly found his place at EllisDon construction company, undertaking and gaining experience on large commercial projects. He grew into the construction management role, fuelling his passion further also gaining his accreditation as a Red Seal Carpenter. For as long as Tim can remember it has been his dream to own and build a company that can provide not only the best customer experience and satisfaction from start to finish but create an internal company culture his employees can be proud of.

When not building Tim’s dream, he enjoys spending time with his wife and son and also is a golf enthusiast and enjoys time on the various beautiful courses Alberta has to offer.

FUN FACT TIM HAS FAMILY IN 8 COUNTRIES THAT SPAN OVER FOUR CONTINENTS

09/22/2023

Whether it's a small basement kitchen or wet bar on budget or a full basement reno. You're in the best hands. Echelon Builds

09/22/2023

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09/22/2023

Fences. we've got you covered!

09/22/2023

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