We’re Passionate About Designing a Space That You Will Love.
Meet the Owner
Did you know there are over 3,000 parts in a single residential property? This means your home renovation has a lot of moving components. When you choose First Place Homes for your renovation, your point of contact will be founder, Harvey Minuk. Not only will he guide you during the design process, he will also be responsible for the choreography of all the people and parts to build your new home.
If you are a homeowner who likes to understand what your options are so you can weigh cost versus value, you will LOVE working with Harvey! His clients enjoy working with him because he gives 100% at every turn, always providing useful information to keep you from wasting money. Harvey wants your hard earned money to be spent wisely and his goal is ensure there is value attached to every aspect of your home renovation decisions.
First Place Homes is a quality renovation company; Harvey and the team bring that mentality to all aspects of their work from design through building. Every design decision is reviewed including layout, design, flow, and how materials will affect features behind the walls.
Harvey also considers structural issues, new technology, building science, comfort, and durability, and he even considers how the home will be used in the future. After Harvey and team have reviewed the project from a 35,000 ft high overview, they move towards ground zero and take a granular approach to all decisions. Both the bottom-up and top-down approach meet and your detailed scope of work is derived.
This level of detailed consideration during the pre-construction phase is what sets First Place Homes apart from their competitors and why their projects are continuously completed on time and on budget.
Our Mission
First Place Homes is committed to you living in inspired surroundings, by building a unique design that is comfortable, durable, and energy-efficient. It is delivered through our culture of trust, authenticity, and leadership.
Our Focus
We design exciting living spaces based on how our clients live in their homes. Our clients are fully in control of the renovation, which creates a sense of security in knowing that their needs are being met.
Our values of trust, leadership, and authenticity underpin our well-defined step-by-step process from concept to completion. Our clients are provided with the knowledge that they are well taken care of and can expect a uniquely designed forever home as the finished product.
— Harvey Minuk
Our Process
We begin with a thorough analysis of what inspires you with a focus on understanding your renovation goals.
We partner with the best-suited architects and designers for your renovation so that your vision comes to life.
First Place Homes provides leadership, ensuring all practical decisions are implemented to the stated renovation objectives. The final stage is a well-crafted and completed home so that you can live your best life in inspired surroundings.
Concept. Commitment. Completion.
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Save You Time
You won’t have to spend hours scratching your head trying to figure out what possibilities there are for your existing space. Once we discuss your wants and needs, without experience you can cut out the proverbial middle and get right down to brass tacks.
Create a Floorplan You Will Love
It can be intimidating to design a new space out of your existing home. We work with you to come up with the best design and layout possible, keeping an eye on building science and budget. We take all factors into consideration and with our experience, we add value to your ideas and create fabulous living spaces.
Design a Space Your Friends & Family will Envy
After the floorplan is finalized, we help you through selecting the finish materials that will complete the final design for your new space. Your new kitchen, bathroom, basement, or home addition will be proudly shown to your friends and family. They may say “I can’t believe this is the same house!” Your touches make your custom design your own.