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# Our Process
## Oriel Renovations
Whether you are already partnering with an architect or designer or need a full-service design-build process, we can help!
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## Eliminate costly assumptions, surprises and budget creep
## Oriel Renovations' Process
**1**
##### Initial Consultation
Discuss your needs, investment goals, and timeline.
**2**
##### Design & Pre-Construction
Develop a detailed design plan, including architectural drawings, timeline, budget and permits.
**3**
##### Construction
Prepare the site, conduct necessary demolition, framing, and installation, integrate essential utilities and final detailing.
**4**
##### Post Construction
Get you settled and familiar with your updated home, two-year warranty, and after service care.
**1**
##### Initial Consultation
Discuss your needs, investment goals, and timeline.
**2**
##### Design & Pre-Construction
Develop a detailed design plan, including architectural drawings, timeline, budget and permits.
**3**
##### Construction
Prepare the site, conduct necessary demolition, framing, and installation, integrate essential utilities and final detailing.
**4**
##### Post Construction
Get you settled and familiar with your updated home, two-year warranty, and after service care.
## Our Process
### 1. Initial Consultation
Every successful Toronto renovation begins with a thoughtful conversation. During your initial consultation, we take the time to understand your goals, lifestyle, investment range, and timeline. This meeting helps our team gain a complete picture of your vision and priorities—so we can provide transparent guidance on feasibility, next steps, and how to bring your dream space to life with confidence.
### 2. Design & Pre-Construction
At Oriel Renovations, the pre-construction process is designed to eliminate uncertainty and create a clear, confident path from concept to construction. It begins by gathering information, assembling our team, and defining the full scope of work. Next, a feasibility study is conducted to understand your property’s unique characteristics, and the design is aligned with your investment goals to ensure the plan reflects both your vision and budget. If adjustments are needed, value engineering is applied to refine materials, methods, or scope while preserving design integrity. Finally, the project is reviewed and priced in collaboration with our trusted trade partners to establish a precise, fixed cost before construction begins—so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
#### What You Get
 Project Overview
 Detailed Scope of Work
 Project Estimate and Timeline
 Project Allowances Breakdown
 Preferred Product Partners List
### 3. Construction
With the design and plans finalized, construction begins. Our experienced team prepares the site, handles demolition safely, and manages framing, plumbing, electrical, and all installations with precision. Every step is completed with the craftsmanship and care Oriel Renovations is known for—culminating in detailed finishing work that brings your design vision to reality.
### 4. Post-Construction
After your renovation is complete, we help you get comfortable and familiar with your renewed space. We provide a comprehensive walkthrough, ensure all final touches meet our high standards, and back our work with a two-year warranty and responsive after-service care. Our relationship doesn’t end at project completion—it continues with ongoing support and peace of mind.
## Pre-Construction - The Most Important Step
Planning a major Toronto home renovation involves considerable upfront work to ensure a successful result. When you think of project success, you likely think of completing the job on time and within your allotted budget.
A pre-construction process is fundamental to achieving this result by guiding you through the decisions you must make upstream to avoid timeline delays and cost overruns downstream.
Working your design through the pre-construction process with an experienced renovation company is crucial to aligning the project scope with your intended level of investment. Far too often, this isn’t the case, and the project is doomed from the start.
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## Estimate vs. Pre-construction
In your search for the best Toronto general contractor, you’ll typically seek a cost estimate for your project. These are usually formed without specific clarity into the scope of work and leave you at risk of surprises and unplanned costs.
In contrast, working through a pre-construction process ensures that the full extent of the scope of work is captured and correctly accounted for in the cost estimate so you know what to expect both financially and schedule-wise.
## Benefits of a pre-construction process
##### Align your Investment
When planning your home renovation, there must be alignment between design, scope of work, and investment level. Following a proven pre-construction process ensures that your project scope is matched to your intended investment level.
##### Highlight Risk
Nobody likes surprises during a renovation project. A pre-construction process illuminates unknowns that can be planned for before you start. By identifying potential risks, these can be factored into the planning process, minimizing surprises to both your budget and timeline downstream.
##### Realistic Timeline
Living in a construction zone can be disruptive. Aligning the scope of work with your investment level will set you up with a clear and realistic timeline so you can properly budget time and finances toward temporary living, if needed.
##### Start with confidence
Starting a renovation project is a big decision and can have a lot of risks if not properly planned for. Going through a proven pre-construction process creates a solid plan to ensure your project stays on budget and on time. This allows you to start confidently and know everyone is on the same page.
## Contact Us
If you are planning a renovation project, or even in the early stages of thinking about one, we encourage you to reach out so we can learn more and offer you some valuable next steps.
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## Hear from our clients about our process
Right away, I was impressed with the way Oriel quoted the project. When I asked questions, they were very responsive and had thoughtful answers; it made me comfortable that they were out to do the absolute best work possible with no surprises around costs.
They had excellent communication and when communicating the few small issues we had they always came armed with thoughtful solutions. They made us feel entirely comfortable throughout the entire process despite the fact that we were renovation novices.
Kelly & Kenzie
Parkdale Neighbourhood - [See Images From This Project](https://orielrenovations.com/from-creak-to-sleek-a-complete-third-floor-renovation/?hsLang=en)
Their communication was outstanding as we were always aware of what was being worked on every day and what to expect next. They provided great solutions to unforeseen problems and were very pleasant, easy going people to work with.
We would recommend Oriel to anyone who is looking for a great renovation company, especially one that has experience working on homes with challenging street parking and tight spaces in downtown Toronto.
Eric and Reiko
Brockton Village Neighbourhood - [See Images From This Project](https://orielrenovations.com/brockton-village-older-home-renovation-of-kitchen-dining-room-bathroom-and-porch/?hsLang=en)
No renovation goes without a hiccup, but working with Oriel, they always were clear and gave you options. They explained why they recommended one way or the other and what were the consequences. They were supportive and patient. Their work was everything that we wanted. The quality was excellent and they paid a lot of attention to detail. It was a well-organized process and the communication was excellent. With their project management app, we could understand what was planned and then what happened each day. It was so helpful. I would absolutely recommend Oriel, without a doubt.
Jenna & Chris
Woodbine Heights Neighbourhood - [See Images From This Project](https://orielrenovations.com/managing-a-design-and-build-of-an-older-eastside-home/?hsLang=en)
## Ready to get started?
### 1. Reach Out
First, send a note about your project to get started now
### 2. Let's Talk
Next, set up a discovery call to talk to your older-home expert
### 3. Schedule a Visit
Then, organize a time to show your unique home project
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## Service Area
Discover where homeowners like you have achieved their renovation goals in Toronto’s most vibrant neighborhoods. From the blend of Rosedale’s historic charm with modern touches to the trendy pulse of Leslieville, each area tells a unique story about Toronto.
### Toronto Neighbourhoods
Our service area includes most communities within the borders of Toronto, but we have done the majority of our work in the following neighbourhoods.
The Annex
Bloor West Village
Danforth
Etobicoke
Forest Hill
High Park
The Junction
The Kingsway
Lawrence Park
Leslieville
Riverdale
Roncesvalles
Rosedale
Summerhill
## Get in Touch
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