Architectural Technologists
Do you know if you need an architect or a technologist? Our Renovation Advisors can help connect you with the right professional for your project. Once your plans are in place, our Verified Contractors can make your dream a reality.
How it works
Describe Your Project
Answer a few quick questions about your renovation and an experienced Renovation Advisor will get back to you.
Get Connected With Verified Contractors
Our Perfect Match tool will find you up to three contractors verified through our exclusive 53-point Verification Process.
Choose Your Best Contractor
Review competing bids and select the best contractor to get started, knowing we are there for you throughout your project.
What Determines the Cost of a Kitchen Renovation?
Many factors affect the cost of a kitchen, such as
- The size of the kitchen
- The materials you choose
- Structural changes
You can find yourself paying anywhere from $16,000 for low-budget projects to $50,000+ for high-end kitchens
Why people trust us
Your Personal Assistant
A dedicated Renovation Advisor is assigned to your project. Your Advisor will be there to schedule appointments, help you understand quotes, provide you with a Verification Report for each contractor, and support you until your renovation is complete.
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The Best Contractors
We want your project to run smoothly, which is why we only work with highly qualified professionals.
At RenoAssistance, all of our contractors are thoroughly vetted through our exclusive 53-point Verification Process.
Our goal is to provide you with a successful renovation from start to finish. We will have up to three contractors bid on your project to ensure you are getting the best value. We will also provide you with a Verification Report for each contractor, so you can relax knowing your project is in good hands.
What a contractor can assist you with
- Design
- Demolition
- Rough-ins: plumbing and electrical
- Structural changes
- Kitchen, bathroom, or basement renovations
- Laying foundations or pilings
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What you will learn from the guide:
- Important questions to ask your contractor
- How to reduce your risk
- How to save time and money
- And more answers to your questions!
Frequently asked questions
What type of residential project can an architectural technologist work on?
A professional technologist can draw up the plans for any single-family home that has an area of less than 600 square meters (6,458 square feet). If your project exceeds this scope, you’ll need to hire an architect instead.
What’s the difference between an architect and a technologist?
The main difference is in the level of education and skills acquired. A professional technologist has college-level training in architectural technique and is a member of the Ordre des technologues professionnels du Québec (OTPQ). An architect has a university degree; a proven track record as an intern with an experienced architect for 2 years; is subject to an admission exam to validate their skills; must complete 40 hours of compulsory training in each 2-year cycle of practice, and is also a member of a professional order, the Ordre des architectes du Québec (OAQ).
Is it possible to make your own plans?
Even if you possess technical drawing skills, it’s not recommended to draw up your own plans. These projects are often not accepted by municipalities and it’s very difficult to find a technologist or an architect who will agree to work from these plans and then affix their seal. Thus you may have to start over from scratch after you’ve already spent considerable time on the drawings.
“I am here to help you connect with a technologist and up to 3 Verified Contractors to complete your project.”
Elyse
Renovation Advisor