​Estimates and Pricing Policies:
Most of my work is charged by the hour, but I also do jobs with estimates or fixed prices when needed.

For larger jobs charged by the hour, I usually give an estimated range of material and labour costs to the customer before proceeding with the work. 

For estimates, most of my larger jobs are custom renovation or repair jobs and a lot of time goes into producing estimates for those jobs. So, to calculate the most accurate prices possible for my clients, I take the time to meet with my clients in-person to discuss their needs. Then I spend a lot of time to research materials and solutions for my clients, before the number crunching even begins.  

I do a lot of jobs where some of the work may include hidden items behind the walls or floors, so it’s not always possible to give accurate estimates until the walls or floors are opened. However, generally I can give the customer an idea of what to expect with hidden items beforehand and give the customer an estimated range of what to expect for the costs. 

For small repair items, I usually charge by the hour, because sometimes it takes less time to do the actual small repair than the time it takes to do the estimate or to travel to the customer’s site for the estimate. However, usually I can provide an estimated cost range for materials and labour over the phone, before proceeding with the small repair.  

So, if you have any questions about estimates, pricing, and related policies, or if you would like to schedule an in-person consultation, please contact me to discuss your needs. 

For current hourly rates and related questions, please contact me and I will send you more information.   

WSIB Insurance and Liability Insurance Policies:

WSIB: In 2012, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board made WSIB insurance mandatory in the province of Ontario for most self-employed renovation workers for jobsite accidents. I have WSIB and I am fully covered for any injuries that may happen to me while working on jobsites. Please contact me for more information.  

Liability Insurance: I have full liability insurance that covers me for accidental property damage and other related business liabilities. Please contact me for more information or for proof of insurance. 

 

Deposit and Payment Policies: 
Deposits: I usually won’t ask for advanced deposits on labour for jobs to secure the job. Also, I typically won’t ask for advanced material deposits unless I am ordering and purchasing non-refundable and non-returnable materials for that job, like a custom cabinet or custom sliding closet doors for example. For most of my jobs, the materials are bought off the shelf and they are returnable, and I don’t ask for advanced deposits for those jobs.

Payments: For payments I usually accept one of 2 payment methods, cheque or Interac E-transfer. E-transfers can be sent to my business email address (mark@marrenovation.ca). For more information, please contact me and I can send you more information about payment policies.
 

Business Registration & HST:
My business is registered with the federal government, and as such I am required to charge HST on my services. For more information about this, please contact me to discuss it.​

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