{"id":28684,"date":"2026-07-21T12:38:39","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T11:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/resources\/renovate-with-confidence\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T09:18:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T08:18:23","slug":"renovate-with-confidence","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/en\/resources\/renovate-with-confidence\/","title":{"rendered":"Renovate with confidence"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"28684\" class=\"elementor elementor-28684 elementor-28569\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5e8e9b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c5e8e9b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec51236 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ec51236\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><br>The homeowner's guide to planning and successfully completing your renovation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53cc05b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53cc05b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"4016\" data-end=\"4320\">For most homeowners, a renovation represents one of the most significant investments they will ever make. It often comes with a multitude of ideas, opinions, quotes, and decisions, to the point that it can become difficult to know where to begin and who to trust. <\/p><p data-start=\"4325\" data-end=\"4585\">This guide is not intended to answer every possible question. It has been designed to help you better understand the renovation process, avoid some common pitfalls, and make future decisions with greater confidence. <\/p><p data-start=\"5035\" data-end=\"5133\"> <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f57750 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4f57750\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why a renovation can seem complex<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-818bed5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"818bed5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"5329\" data-end=\"5448\">It often starts with ideas, inspirational images and the desire to imagine what the accommodation could become.<\/p><p data-start=\"5453\" data-end=\"5496\">Then the questions quickly arise.<\/p><p data-start=\"5501\" data-end=\"5519\">Where to begin?<\/p><p data-start=\"5524\" data-end=\"5545\">What budget should I plan for?<\/p><p data-start=\"5550\" data-end=\"5618\">Should you hire an architect or an interior designer?<\/p><p data-start=\"5623\" data-end=\"5678\">Should you talk to a renovation company first?<\/p><p data-start=\"5683\" data-end=\"5720\">Is it possible to remove this wall?<\/p><p data-start=\"5725\" data-end=\"5770\">How long will the work take?<\/p><p data-start=\"5775\" data-end=\"5824\">Why are the quotes received so different?<\/p><p data-start=\"5829\" data-end=\"5870\">These questions are perfectly normal.<\/p><p data-start=\"5875\" data-end=\"6066\">Every project is unique. Truly relevant solutions can only be provided after understanding your home, your objectives, your priorities, and the desired level of finish. <\/p><p data-start=\"6071\" data-end=\"6162\">One of the most common misconceptions is that a renovation begins with the construction work.<\/p><p data-start=\"6167\" data-end=\"6250\"><a href=\"https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/en\/pre-purchase-renovation-property-inspection-geneva\/\">In reality, a successful renovation begins with a good understanding of the project<\/a> :<\/p><ul data-start=\"6255\" data-end=\"6391\"><li data-section-id=\"z39siz\" data-start=\"6255\" data-end=\"6283\">understand your objectives;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1hg03se\" data-start=\"6286\" data-end=\"6312\">understand the building;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"8ekecy\" data-start=\"6315\" data-end=\"6345\">understand the constraints;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"ztxhlx\" data-start=\"6348\" data-end=\"6389\">understand the necessary investment.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"6394\" data-end=\"6485\">When these basics are clear, subsequent decisions become much simpler.<\/p><p data-start=\"6487\" data-end=\"6537\"> <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5d3a56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e5d3a56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The most common mistakes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2b38d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f2b38d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Choosing solely based on price<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7498e13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7498e13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"6862\" data-end=\"6905\">It is natural to compare several quotes.<\/p><p data-start=\"6910\" data-end=\"7024\">However, a comparison is only truly useful if the companies have priced the same scope of work.<\/p><p data-start=\"7029\" data-end=\"7283\">Some proposals are based on different assumptions, anticipate different levels of completion, or exclude important positions. They may also include very different levels of coordination, monitoring, and accountability. <\/p><p data-start=\"7288\" data-end=\"7383\">Understanding what is actually included is therefore just as important as comparing the final amount.<\/p><p data-start=\"7288\" data-end=\"7383\"><a href=\"https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/en\/how-to-compare-renovation-quotes-in-geneva\/\">\u2192 Learn more:<\/a> How to compare renovation quotes in Geneva<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8703445 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"8703445\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=fYicw5uaHOg&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be1e759 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"be1e759\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Postpone important decisions to the construction site<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c0f1a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9c0f1a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"7449\" data-end=\"7611\">Changes decided during construction are generally more costly, more disruptive, and more stressful than decisions made during planning.<\/p><p data-start=\"7616\" data-end=\"7792\">Defining locations, materials, equipment and technical details early enough helps to reduce interruptions and decisions made in a hurry.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7eeb6ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7eeb6ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Underestimating the importance of planning<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df21110 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df21110\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"7857\" data-end=\"7911\">The construction represents only one part of the project.<\/p><p data-start=\"7916\" data-end=\"8106\">Even before demolition begins, it may be necessary to coordinate design, budget, engineering, permits, material choices, orders, and schedule.<\/p><p data-start=\"8111\" data-end=\"8187\">Thorough planning protects both your budget and your timeframe.<\/p><p data-start=\"8111\" data-end=\"8187\"><a href=\"https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/en\/what-is-a-general-contractor-with-project-management-an-approach-tailored-to-complex-renovations-in-geneva-and-vaud\/\">\u2192 Learn more: General Contractor with Project Management included.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f522bf8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f522bf8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Separate the design from the implementation<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0a48d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f0a48d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"369\">A common mistake is to fully develop the project design before taking into account the realities of its implementation.<\/p><p data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"535\">The plans are finalized, the choices are made, then the technical aspects, site constraints and the actual budget are only evaluated at the time of the quotes.<\/p><p data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"741\">This approach may lead to significant adjustments, compromises on the initial project or, in some cases, require rethinking the project due to a budget that no longer meets expectations.<\/p><p data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"1059\">When design and execution are considered together from the earliest stages of the project, decisions are made with a more realistic view of feasibility, technical constraints and the necessary investment, which significantly reduces the risk of costly modifications later on.<\/p><p data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"1015\"><a href=\"https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/en\/why-early-contractor-involvement-elevates-high-end-residential-projects\/\">\u2192 Learn more: Why involve design and execution from the very beginning of a renovation project?<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8434b8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8434b8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Assume that each renovation follows the same process<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fa3a42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3fa3a42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"8260\" data-end=\"8309\">Every home and every project is different.<\/p><p data-start=\"8314\" data-end=\"8516\">Some require the involvement of an architect, engineer, or interior designer. Others primarily require good coordination of choices, contractors, and execution. <\/p><p data-start=\"8521\" data-end=\"8609\">The process must therefore be adapted to the project, rather than imposed according to a single formula.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f214907 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"f214907\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/fGPbWP9DQjs?si=LxEsKEGQHhJ7Qwba&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f242c8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f242c8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Understanding the budget for a renovation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01405b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"01405b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"8735\" data-end=\"8788\">One of the first questions we receive is:<\/p><p data-start=\"8793\" data-end=\"8835\"><strong data-start=\"8793\" data-end=\"8835\">&#8220;How much will our renovation cost?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"8840\" data-end=\"8910\">This is a crucial question that deserves to be addressed openly.<\/p><p data-start=\"8915\" data-end=\"9149\">No reputable professional can establish a fixed and precise price without a thorough understanding of the project. However, it is often possible to discuss realistic investment ranges based on comparable renovations.   <a href=\"https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/en\/how-much-does-a-complete-renovation-actually-cost-in-geneva\/\">\u2192 Learn more: Understanding the average costs of a renovation in Geneva<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"9154\" data-end=\"9361\">We believe that budget discussions should take place early enough. They allow us to verify the consistency between your objectives, the desired level of finish, and the planned investment. <\/p><p data-start=\"9366\" data-end=\"9454\">This is also why we developed <a href=\"https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/en\/home-renovation-estimator-in-geneva\/\">our budget estimator. \u2192 Learn more.<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"9459\" data-end=\"9592\">Based on data from projects carried out over the years, it provides indicative ranges for several types of renovations.<\/p><p data-start=\"9597\" data-end=\"9794\">The estimator is not a quote. It is a planning tool designed to help you understand the order of magnitude of the investment before entering into a more detailed study. <\/p><p data-start=\"9799\" data-end=\"9874\">The more defined the project, the more precisely its budget can be refined.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-807d2fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"807d2fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why planning is crucial<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9b64af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a9b64af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"10116\" data-end=\"10219\">Many homeowners believe that construction is the most important part of the project.<\/p><p data-start=\"10224\" data-end=\"10368\">However, construction is primarily the execution of hundreds of decisions that should, as far as possible, have already been made.<\/p><p data-start=\"10373\" data-end=\"10395\">This may include:<\/p><ul data-start=\"10400\" data-end=\"10819\"><li data-section-id=\"t2kjol\" data-start=\"10400\" data-end=\"10434\">defining your objectives;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1esct6b\" data-start=\"10437\" data-end=\"10491\">the study of different development possibilities;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1q7dk7j\" data-start=\"10494\" data-end=\"10541\">the identification of technical constraints;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"k3uqnq\" data-start=\"10544\" data-end=\"10580\">the coordination of specialists;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"6yhrbc\" data-start=\"10583\" data-end=\"10628\">verification of engineering needs;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"dhcl6c\" data-start=\"10631\" data-end=\"10671\">the establishment of a realistic budget;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"ndu8sn\" data-start=\"10674\" data-end=\"10719\">the selection of materials and equipment;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"r1oiif\" data-start=\"10722\" data-end=\"10754\">preparing the calendar;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"19w57m\" data-start=\"10757\" data-end=\"10817\">anticipating risks and logistical constraints.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"10822\" data-end=\"10931\">The more these issues are addressed before work begins, the more structured the project can be.<\/p><p data-start=\"10936\" data-end=\"10994\">Good planning does not eliminate all unforeseen events.<\/p><p data-start=\"10999\" data-end=\"11139\">However, it significantly reduces uncertainty, protects the investment, and creates the conditions necessary for successful implementation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f45008 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7f45008\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><br>Your journey with Collet Homes  \n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d391b32 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d391b32\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e4137e3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5e4137e3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40982581 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"40982581\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23beb762 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"23beb762\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56b3edc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"56b3edc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our process is designed to bring clarity and peace of mind to every stage of a renovation.\n<br \/>Through a structured organization of pre-construction phases, careful management and constant monitoring, we transform well-thought-out ideas into carefully crafted achievements, delivered without surprises.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6df27fd0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6df27fd0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23f2e6d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_button\" data-id=\"23f2e6d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-button qodef-html--link qodef-layout--textual qodef-icon--right qodef-hover--icon-move-horizontal-short qodef-text-underline qodef-underline--left\" href=\"https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/en\/work-process\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-m-text\">READ MORE <\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-m-icon\">\n\t\t<span 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data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c4374e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3c4374e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><br>Who is our support intended for?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24c256a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24c256a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"14281\" data-end=\"14334\">Every owner and every project is different.<\/p><p data-start=\"14339\" data-end=\"14431\">However, people who choose Collet Homes often share certain priorities.<\/p><p data-start=\"14436\" data-end=\"14619\">They value thoughtful planning, clear communication, and the peace of mind that comes from having a team responsible for the project as a whole.<\/p><p data-start=\"14624\" data-end=\"14654\">Our clients are frequently:<\/p><ul data-start=\"14659\" data-end=\"15095\"><li data-section-id=\"1j719cu\" data-start=\"14659\" data-end=\"14694\">very busy professionals;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1g5za\" data-start=\"14697\" data-end=\"14775\">families who wish to limit the daily burden associated with the construction site;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1ts7acj\" data-start=\"14778\" data-end=\"14840\">owners who renovate their property from abroad;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"12yfo6e\" data-start=\"14843\" data-end=\"14904\">clients who must adhere to a move-in date;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"lfm27w\" data-start=\"14907\" data-end=\"14990\">owners undertaking a major or technically complex renovation;<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1bjqchs\" data-start=\"14993\" data-end=\"15093\">people who are looking for a single point of contact to coordinate the various stakeholders.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"15098\" data-end=\"15178\">They are not simply looking for a company to carry out the work.<\/p><p data-start=\"15183\" data-end=\"15314\">They want to be supported by a team capable of helping them structure, prepare and carry out a significant investment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7059b00b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7059b00b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b92b095 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4b92b095\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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