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Old Homes: Our Specialty

The niche in home renovation for Old Castle Renovations is old homes, like old century homes. It's a labour of love to dive into the unknown of a renovation project in an old home, and you need a strong and capable renovation partner. Old Castle Renovations should be on your list of potential contractors.

Mike Hodgson, Founder and President of Old Castle Renovations says that what sets him apart from other renovation companies when it comes to old home renovation projects is his passion for it. "We have the experience, knowledge and expertise. It's our specialty. We're not afraid to take these renovations on.”

Mike says that typically a renovation project in a newer home is a remodel, updating the amenities, maybe reconfiguring the space for efficiency, and layering in lighting and trending features, including two-way fireplaces or removing walls to open up the space. But with an old home, the owners want to "tear it back to the studs; they're in for a deeper renovation”, and want to have up-to-the-minute conveniences within the character and feel of an old home. He says, "It's like starting over fresh with the opportunity for them to have the house exactly the way they want it.”

Talking to him about all the old home renovation projects he's done, you feel the love he has for these projects and his confidence to do great work under sometimes very difficult circumstances. His pride in craftsmanship and customer service shines.

The experience and expertise of his team and his love for renovating old homes make him a top choice to take on the challenges of plaster walls, hidden electrical mistakes, out-of-date plumbing, uneven and layered floors, old wiring, and the surprises and extra layers of ‘stuff' you need to deal with in these types of renovations. "There's such a difference in the renovation, such a wow factor.”, he says. He enjoys this work and the challenge of working through the little glitches that make each old home renovation project unique and satisfying to complete.

Old home renovation projects = Old Castle Renovations! Call for a free quotation. Let your old home be your castle with all the modern comforts.

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