When 

Hiring 

a 

Designer 

Helps, 

and 

When 

It 

Complicates 

Things 

in 

White 

Rock 

In White Rock, many homeowners assume a designer should be the first call when planning a renovation. Sometimes that’s true. Other times, it creates friction before construction even begins.

Whether a designer helps or complicates things usually comes down to scope and timing.

When design support adds real value

Designers are most helpful on projects that involve real change, not just new finishes:

• Reworking layouts or opening up walls
• Coordinating multiple rooms or a full renovation
• Creating clarity before major construction begins

In these cases, early design decisions can prevent costly changes later.

When things start to break down

Problems tend to show up when:

• Designs are completed without construction input
• Budgets are set after drawings are finished
• Existing structure or systems are overlooked
• A simple project is overdesigned

This often leads to redraws, delays, and decisions being revisited mid-build.

What we see work best

In many White Rock homes, starting with a clear scope review is more useful than choosing a designer first. Understanding what is staying, what is changing, and what the home can realistically support usually makes the next steps obvious.

At Square One Construction, we help homeowners decide when design adds value and when a builder-led approach keeps things simpler, then bring the right people in at the right time.

info@squareoneconstruction.ca(778) 400-7948