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Inveitably, we will all need to hire a variety of home service professionals. Sometimes we know which professional to use, sometimes we don't. And when we don't we can end up in a terrible situation.
So, before browsing or searching for a local guru on casaGURU, learn the basics about each type of home service professional provided by our partner associations to know a bit more about what each type of professional can or can't do by education, training or law.
Types of Professionals on casaGURU
A decorating specialist trained to depersonalize and de-clutter homes so that it will appeal to the widest range of buyers and increase its sale price. | |
A decorating professional that helps homeowners to refresh the look of their homes through their existing décor and furnishings. | |
| Professional Organizers | A professional that is focused on removing clutter and disorganization from the home or office while eliminating stress and introducing organization and process to occupants. |
A decorating professional with a post-secondary diploma, focused on the selection and presentation of interior items within a space, such as furniture, accessories, finishes, and room layout. | |
A professional with a post-secondary degree, protected by Provincial Law, and attuned to architectural detailing including: floor plans, home renovations, and building codes in addition to traditional decorating. | |
A professional that provides building design services and is trained in architectural technology, architectural design, and construction and has an intimate knowledge of building codes. | |
A professional that translates a homeowner's requirements into an architectural design, project plan, and ensures that the construction is to code. | |
An energy efficiency assessment professional that teaches homeowners to view the house as a system and typically has a background as a building engineer, architect, home inspector, or has experience in home building and renovations. | |
An assessment professional focused on the condition of a structure, usually during the buying or selling process, for improper building practices, items that require repairs as well as general maintenance issues without opening up walls | |
A property assessment professional hired to develop an investment value opinion of a home. | |
An architect of the landscape shapes the form, function, and appearance of the land. Their expertise qualifies them to deal with hardscapes (structures, paved areas, drainage, etc.) and softscapes (planted areas). | |
A skilled tradesperson specializing in the construction of new landscape features and providing maintenance services for lawns and gardens. | |
A skilled tradesperson trained to design, build, repair, and maintain systems for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC). Because of the hazards of working with HVAC systems, provinces require them to earn and maintain safety authority certifications. | |
A skilled tradesperson trained to install, repair, and maintain plumbing and radiant heat flooring systems. Most provinces require them to earn and maintain safety authority certifications. | |
A skilled tradesperson specializing in electrical systems and repairs. Most provinces require them to earn and maintain safety authority certifications. | |
A skilled tradesperson specializing in building the structure of a home, typically with wood or metal. | |
A skilled tradesperson specializing in the installation of drywall or wall board and the taping or mudding of seams between sheets. | |
A building professional that plays the role of project manager on behalf of homeowners, and oversee the construction process including the management of sub-trades. | |
A building professional that provides a turnkey home building service to homeowners, from design through to project completion. | |
A finance professional that specializes in sourcing mortgage funds for homeowners from a variety of traditional and non-traditional sources. | |
An insurance professional that acts as an agent of homeowners in the sourcing of property insurance coverage from either one or many insurance carriers. | |
A designation given to those real estate agents that are registered members of the Canadian Real Estate Association or the National Association or REALTORS® |
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