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Renovation

28/09/2020

What Do You Need?

What Do You Need? At Sigma Homes, we’re constantly seeking better ways to answer this question. We constantly ask ourselves what can we do to make your home more comfortable. What can we do to make the renovation experience feel easier for our client? We work to stay at the cutting edge of the latest building technologies, materials, designs and finishes. A big part of our job is to do the painful work for our clients so that, for them, the entire experience from start to finish is seamless, easy and enjoyable.

We are always looking out for better quality building materials that will improve the quality of our client’s home and their life. We constantly add and add to our skills, our materials and our repertoire of products and styles. We know that each new client we work with has their own unique preferences, and we strive to make it as easy as possible for them to find the exact thing they’re looking for. No matter how big or small the job, from a full renovation to a bedroom remodelling, we learn from the experience so that we can make it even better the next time.

What Do You Need To Make This a Pleasurable Experience?

Everyone knows that renovating can be one of the biggest (and potentially most stressful) projects you will undertake in your life. There are a hundred little things that can become difficult. Take one example: choosing your finishes. We all know that it can be an exhausting process that can easily take up hundreds of hours of your time. When you think about it, the bulk of this time is wasted. As you pore through catalogues and websites, you must view hundreds and hundreds of products, colours or ideas that are not even close to what you want.

We have found countless areas like this in the renovation process, where we have been able to improve our client’s experience. During our initial meetings, we get to know your preferences; We learn about your style, your ideas, your wishes, expectations, as well as what you don’t want. From there, we can go over our massive library of possibilities and, after deliberation and discussion, we will present to you some ideas we think are most in-line with your tastes and preferences. Very often, we get such a good sense of what our client wants that they are thrilled with one of the ideas we present to them — or they only need to make a few refinements. And in the rare times when this doesn’t quite match, we are often able to pinpoint what isn’t matching their needs and present a different idea that is exactly what they want.

Whatever the hard work entails, we can bear the burden for you. Whether it’s sorting out planning permission for you or helping you find the best styles and designs, we listen to what you need and do the painful work — so that you can enjoy the experience.

Renovation

05/08/2020

Fully Customised Kitchens

At Sigma Homes, we produce fully customised kitchens that have been designed from the ground-up to suit you, your family and your lifestyle. As bespoke kitchen renovators, we know that you have a vision and we’re here to help you make it a reality. Our client’s satisfaction is what matters to us.

An Unfortunate Reality In The Industry

We hear so much positive feedback every day, and we use this feedback to ensure we are always providing the best service possible. But we’ve heard too many stories from clients who, before meeting us, had a bad experience when hiring a builder on a different project. As we listened, we realised we were essentially hearing the same story over and over again. The gist of the story is this. The client has an idea of what they want and what they don’t. They are careful about the builder they choose. They have call-outs and meetings and receive quotes, and finally, after countless hours and discussions with different builders, they chose the one who seemed like the best fit. The contractor was polite, seemed to be very knowledgeable, open and enthusiastic about the ideas discussed. They genuinely seem eager to work with them to fulfil their vision. Great!

But once the renovation starts, things begin to go downhill. The original plans and designs, which had been discussed and agreed upon, seemed to go out the window. It seems the builder has his own way of doing things; the placement and sizes of units, which was agreed prior to building, are altered without discussion with the client. Colours and finishes are changed. And often, the client only found this out after the contractor has ordered the units are already installed. When the client raises an issue, pointing to the original agreed plans, the contractor argues, becomes defensive and instead of promptly rectifying the problem, they instead become difficult to reach. The build gets delayed by weeks or more as the builder seemingly disappears off the surface of the earth. Unfortunately, this is not an unusual story, and it’s one of the “norms” in the industry that we have always sought to disrupt.

Fully Customised Kitchens That Delight

We are constantly evaluating what goes well and what can be improved in our processes. That is why when we won the Best Of Houzz Award for Design, we reflected on what had got us there. We realised one of the key factors was this: When a client chooses us, we are on their side.

From the very first meeting, our goal is to use our knowledge and expertise to fulfil our client’s wishes. We want our client to see their newly renovated home for the first time and feel delight. We want what’s best for our client based on their needs. No cookie-cutter solutions, no “standard” design. Just high standards and designs which we can feel confident will, at the very least, reach our client’s highest expectations. In the early stages of design, we will, of course, offer suggestions if we think it will better achieve our client’s vision. But it’s just that; a suggestion. And from the initial meeting and throughout the planning phase, we will be making sure that the plans we agree upon are precisely what our client wants. Of course, we are open to making changes later in the project — but that will be on our client’s terms.

If you’d like to meet with us to discuss your ideas, give us a call today on 021 4365 866

Renovation

28/04/2020

Home Renovations Worth Waiting For

While we currently have a waiting list of clients for home renovations, we provide home renovations worth waiting for. When you arrange a date to work with us, we stand by it. As a client-focused design and renovation organisation, we put our efforts into streamlining every aspect of the renovation process. We use process-improvement techniques to ensure that with every build, we get more efficient at delivering top tier results. What this means is that we know how long something will take; and when we provide a start and finish date, we can stand by it.

Home Renovations Worth Waiting For. A Passion for Design

We have a huge passion for what we do. We are about professionalism, quality craftsmanship, and incorporating excellence in everything we do. As our architect listens to your needs and wishes, they are already visualising the end results and thinking of ways to meet your requirements while maximising light and space. One of the most stressful aspects of renovating a home is spending dozens if not hundreds of hours calling around to shops, poring over catalogues and going online in search for the right tiles, floors, paints, windows, fixtures, and colours to match the space and your taste. With our knowledge of what you want and our own wide-ranging selection, we can provide you with some samples, specific suggestions that we think will match your taste and your requirements, and complement the build beautifully. We want you to love the light and space in your new home, so we go the extra mile for you. This is why last month we won the Houzz Award for Design.

Whatever design you go with, we will complete it to an exceptional level of quality. We will go through the snag list and make sure everything is completed to perfection before we finalise the handover. For us, the handover is not the end. We consider the completion of your home renovation at the beginning of our relationship with you. This is why we include a 10-year warranty on all our projects. If there’s a problem with any aspect of the renovation, including any fixtures that we’ve installed, we are just a phone call away — and we prioritise all existing clients as highly as our potential clients.

Renovation

28/01/2020

How to Choose an Architect

Knowing how to choose an architect is essential. A good architect will ensure that your project goes smoothly, stays within budget, and matches your dreams and expectations. You need an architect to handle the parts of the project that most people don’t even consider. Whether it’s negotiating complicated planning and application procedures and regulations, you need someone who knows the ins and outs.

Management is crucial. Even a small extension can create serious issues if done improperly. Think of the disruption that can be caused by having a painter in or having a roof repaired and multiply it a hundredfold. A new build or renovation can be one of the most significant investments you’ll ever make. Your home should add to your quality of life. An architect can help you achieve this, but you must ensure you have someone you like, trust, and can comfortably discuss the project with.

How to Choose an Architect: Ask for Referrals

In Ireland, we still primarily seek recommendations through word of mouth. Ask your friends and family who they used for their build, but be sure to consider your own project. Be sure that you’re comparing apples to apples. Someone may have had an excellent architect for their home extension, but is it the same type of project as your restoration or renovation? Get a good close-up look at the work that was done so you can judge for yourself if it matches your tastes and expectations. Some of our clients share their experiences.

View the architect’s portfolio

Check for the quality of the finished work. Again compare apples to apples. If the portfolio shows extravagant, complex designs but you’re looking for a straightforward design for your 3-bedroom semi-detached, ask for examples that are more in line with what you want. We offer full transparency. We keep our architectural portfolio publically visible for everyone to see.

Make sure they are communicative

Hire an architect who listens and is willing and able to interpret your ideas into the designs you want. At the end of it all, it’ll be you who will be living in the house. So you need to make sure that they’re helping you realise your ideal home and preferences, not theirs. Make sure you can agree on a design together and then be sure you both stick to it.

“Their workmanship was incredible. When it came to the snag list nothing was too big, nothing was too small. Every single detail, they took as seriously as if it was their own house, they were just an incredible bunch to work with”.
— Irene Galvin, Client

Knowing how to choose an architect is the difference between having a beautiful home that suits your needs and is in keeping with its surroundings, and having a never-ending nightmare of disruption and disagreement. Your architect’s job isn’t just to come up with nice uses of the space; they should help you through the planning process, ensure you conform to building, health and safety requirements, and essentially, manage the building contractors to ensure a smooth and efficient process through and through.

At Sigma Homes, we spent years analysing the many pitfalls of the building industry. With a client-first approach, our organisation aims to take away the delays, stress and trouble out of a home renovation or extension. If you’d like to find out more about how we work, experience first-hand how we approach a build, feel free to arrange an obligation-free consultation today on 021 2348 095.

Renovation

20/12/2019

Renovating an Existing House

When it comes to renovating an existing house, we’ve helped hundreds of families hit the mark. We provide a “one-stop-shop” for all aspects of renovation; from the design to the finish, we can stop by, assess your space, listen to your needs and ideas, and provide plans that will meet and hopefully exceed your wishes. Here are a few words from some of our happy clients.

Irene’s experience

“Sigma made our dream a reality, which was a lovely family home. Patrick is an incredible architect, and there are things I wouldn’t have done that he convinced us to do, and while at the time I couldn’t visualise it, he could. Their workmanship is incredible. When it came to the snag list, nothing was too big or too small. They took everything as seriously as if it was their own house. They were just incredible to work with.

They were unbelievable when it came to timing. They estimated it would be 20 weeks from start to finish, and they actually finished beforehand. You felt like you were working with your father or brother. They minded us; they looked after us. The meetings they held with us were incredibly helpful. If at night you were getting a bit stressed thinking about the renovation, you’d go into the meeting, and they’d just smooth out all the creases and guarantee that everything would be fine — and everything was. I couldn’t recommend them enough; they were brilliant.”

You can view Irene’s full testimonial here.

Renovating the Boland’s House

“We lived in this home since 1978. When the kids were up and gone, we looked around and decided we’d try and do something. We started with the idea of just doing an en-suite, but that vision expanded thanks to Sigma’s architect, Patrick O’Brien. He showed us that nothing was a problem. He said, “Yes of course — if you want it like that you can have it like that. You don’t want to hear anyone say, ‘No, it can’t be done’.”

“My experience of builders have been mixed, but I found the lads in Sigma were excellent. They were very professional, very organised. And if we did have a problem they’d make a phone call, solved, problem gone. That, to me, was great. They were a one-stop-shop. From planning to finish, the job was absolutely brilliant. One of the beauties of the build is the outside space. There have been a couple of mornings when, being retired and not under time constraints, to be able to sit out the back in the morning with my cup of coffee is absolutely brilliant. I’ve had a few calls from people, and I have absolutely no problem recommending Sigma. And that doesn’t come easy from me. I would be fairly critical, and I find them excellent.”

View the Boland’s entire testimonial here.

If you’re planning on renovating an existing house and would like to discuss your project, feel free to contact us today on 021-4365866.

Renovation

08/03/2019

Home Renovations Cork

Are you considering home renovations and living in the Cork area? As professionals (and customers), we have experienced first-hand the many issues that can plague construction and home renovation projects. We created Sigma Homes with a vision of solving these problems. Whether it’s the whole home or something like a kitchen renovation, our focus is always on giving our client what they want, on time, with superior quality and zero stress. We take your ideas and produce an architecturally designed, high-quality renovation to your house, delivered on time and within your defined budget.

Right from the first meeting, we aim to take all the stress and hassle out of home renovation. We can advise on ways to improve your home to enhance energy efficiency, maximise daylight and reinvent your living space. If you’d like to arrange an obligation-free meeting, we can call by, look at your space and see how we can best help you.

“It’s a delight to have it all taken care of for you, from start to finish”.
Pamela and Simon, Sigma Homes Clients

Home Renovations Without the Worry

While renovating your home, we can handle all of the required Building & Design work in-house. You still have full control, while letting us manage the construction reduces your costs and speeds up the building process.

We can manage your whole project from start to finish, including design drawings, 3D modelling, planning applications, tendering and specification, interior design and of course construction and supervision. Let us be the ones worrying about the contractors, plumbers, electricians, etc. We can also take care of the engineering supervision and mortgage sign off.

If you already have plans, we’re happy to tender for the project. We can often give advice and help make changes that can bring proposals within budget and regulations without losing the features you want. And if your extension requires planning — or you’re unsure if it requires planning — we can help with that too. One of our clients had this to say:

“Sigma Homes are as good as they say they are, and probably even better.. They suggested elements to the build that we wouldn’t have thought of ourselves. They are a great team. They’re very bright and enthusiastic, and take great pride in their work. We really felt safe with them from the word go… Any concerns we had were taken seriously and dealt with straight away, without any quibbles and without any delay. That really felt good. “
Helen Murray, Sigma Homes Client

For Queries Regarding Home Renovations in Cork

If you have any questions or if you would like us to call out, obligation-free, to go through your options, feel free to give us a call on 021 234 8095. Or you can email us at info@sigmahomes.ie.

Renovation

29/06/2018

Renovating Your Home To Improve Your Quality Of Living

Renovating Your Home To Improve Your Quality Of Living Renovating your home is an opportunity for you to express your individuality, style, and ideas through your home. A home renovation brings many advantages for homeowners and can do wonders for your property. Renovating is an exciting venture that with a well-detailed plan can accomplish great things. If you want to increase your quality of living, then a home renovation is perfect.

There is more, and more research which proves that the environment we live in has a direct effect on our mental health. The most important environment we live in is our home, and it is the place where we spend most of our time. The link between our environmental surroundings and our well-being is significant. Beautiful environments result in a rush of endorphins which are feelings, and hormones of happiness.

A home that is healthy, and appealing can do more than improve our mood, it can also have an effect on our immune system, and physical health. Living in an unappealing, cold, badly lit, and poorly designed home can feel distressing. When living in a home you don’t love you are less likely to maintain it as well. Having friends is important in life, not being comfortable with your house lessens the opportunities for social interaction with them as you are not inclined to ask them over. A newly designed, welcoming home will encourage you to have people over which will make your social life better. A newly improved ho Renovating Your Home To Improve Your Quality Of Living - Image 2 me can influence how you feel but also how you interact with others.

One of the ways to improve the functionality of your home to provide a better environment to live is by renovating your home into a smart home. Smart homes are environments where technological devices interact with people to give them a great experience. They provide a homeowner with value, they can predict and respond to people’s needs, these types of homes have the capability to react intelligently by predicting, anticipating, and making decisions with self-rule. The possibilities are endless to what you can do with your home.

Renovations are the perfect opportunity to enhance the layout of your home. By making a big change through planning, designing, and building you’ll be amazed what can be done to your home, and surroundings. Our designers and builders will ensure that your renovated home will not only be well-designed and healthy but also great looking. At Sigma Homes, our years of experience in providing fantastic home renovation services has allowed us to transform people’s homes for the better. For more information on getting a renovation call us on 021-436-5866.

Renovation

01/01/1970

Modernise Your Traditional Home

Some very traditional homes can be found all around Ireland. They can have some beautiful aspects to them, but they often feel cluttered and cramped with interiors that can feel dark and damp. They certainly served their purpose for their time and the technology that was available. But that doesn’t mean you can’t update it with a modern, sharp design and build.

Make it more inviting

With smaller rooms that can feel disjointed from one another as well as from the outside, this is often the first thing we’ll look at. Things can feel cramped when we don’t have good clear open spaces with outside views. And very often, you’ll have essential rooms like the kitchen that feel more like a hallway or utility room. It’s very common for the rear garden to be north-facing, which can leave the rooms in the back feeling cold and dull. These spaces can be transformed into bright and warm living spaces.

A more connected space

A modern open plan design connects everyone together. An extended space is excellent for families. When you’re cooking, you can still keep an eye on the kids as they play without anyone feeling interrupted. By letting more light in your home can feel more spacious, which can have a massive effect on your mood. And by bringing it from a lower heating rating such as a C2, which is very common, to the higher ratings such as A2, you don’t just increase the comfort of your space by eliminating draughts. You also increase the energy efficiency of your home. You save money and help the environment.

Modernise Your Traditional Home

You don’t have to feel confined by the existing structure or layout. It’s incredible what can be accomplished with the right design and a will to carry it out smoothly and efficiently. Even if you need work on the exteriors, such as a new roof, new windows, external insulation. Or if you’re located in the countryside and your house needs a new biocycle unit. The patio, garden, driveway may all need to be revamped. And you may need planning. We take a deep look at the design. We handle it all and do whatever it takes to create your dream home.

Renovation

01/01/1970

Transformations Inside and Out

Over the years, we’ve helped many hundreds of families to build their dream homes. What we set out to do with Sigma Homes was to vertically integrate every critical part of a design and build under one roof. Seeing the inefficiencies of the Irish building industry and how it negatively affected the lives of homeowners, we brought everything together. And today, you can think of Sigma Homes as an architectural firm, a design company, a planning department, and an engineering company. As a quantitative surveying company. We take care of the electrics and plumbing. And we’ve consistently completed these projects on time and within budget. To this day, we have never missed a deadline for a handover. And with credit to our team, it’s all done with unmatched efficiency. Our average turnaround time for a complete renovation project is less than twelve weeks.

Transformations Inside and Out

Our mission is to transform the building industry. To bring out the best of the old and integrate it with the new. To solve the problems our clients face. The delays. The disruptions. The chaos that occurs when you have dozens of separate contractors. And too often, those contractors don’t treat the client as a priority. So as our knowledge has grown, it made sense that we started offering supplies for kitchen fitting and tilings. One of the exciting things about working with Sigma Homes is that the whole team are always working on more ways to change the industry. Our next move is to offer more solutions for interior design. Now we’re ready to integrate even more stunning solutions for our clients. We will help our clients even more with creating spectacular interiors: remarkable fixtures, fitting, furnishings, and expert advice for our clients.

We’re very proud of the work we do. Creating beautiful homes that impress from the outside. Pushing the limit of what’s possible—always seeking new ways to take advantage of the available space. Creating stunning transformations inside and out, on everything from country cottages to three-bed semi-detached houses. Every year things have gotten better. So watch this space. There’s a lot to look forward to, offering even more for our clients. More scope. Greater possibility. More light. Unmatched functionality.

Renovation

01/01/1970

Dramatic Designs

We help our clients create dramatic designs that radically transform their living experience. Whether it’s by altering the structure itself or by remodeling a kitchen or interior, specific changes in the features or layout of your home can have a profound impact. Here are some examples.

Letting more light in

You can create a beautiful contemporary home that uses modern glass technology to allow the maximum amount of natural light and heat into your space while allowing you to soak in the exterior landscape. This can also be one of the advantages of renovating a country home, where there aren’t so many houses around you is that you can take great advantage of the surrounding exterior space while maintaining your sense of privacy.

Marrying the old with the new

We can take what’s beautiful about your traditional home and add some modern flair while creating a sense of connection between the different spaces. We build livings spaces that are clever by design. When we initially meet with you to discuss your dream home, we’re taking in what you need and what you want, and from there, we’ll figure out a design that exceeds your expectations.

We can add those elements that bring utility to your space while enabling a minimal look in other areas. For example, a modern pantry space gives you easy accessibility to everything you need for cooking while freeing your kitchen space of clutter to enable fine lines and beautiful contours that make your spaces beautiful.

Dramatic designs that make working from home a pleasure

Working from home is a different thing altogether when you’re in a cleverly constructed space designed with your work in mind. We can implement a modern office space for you, with natural light and correct placement so that you’re getting that natural light but without the glare or eye strain as you work at your computer. Planning the space around your office desk means we can take full advantage of the light, the outer landscape, and other features of your home to deliver a comfortable, remarkable home office that can make work feel light and easy throughout the day.

It is crucial to have a sense of separation between work and play, especially when you work from home. Re-thinking your living space allows you to create something new, like a chillout area. A different physical space to enter will enable you to enter a different mental and emotional space. And these are just some of the dramatic changes that can occur in your home when you take intelligent design to your living space.

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