The Reno Coach

We were first-time renovators. Exactly a year ago, we asked two contractors to come and discuss our interior/exterior renovation job. By complete fluke, I also happened to just visit the Reno Coach (Reiner) website. So I asked Reiner to meet with us as well. What an eye-opener.

Both contractors has perfect “10” rating here on homestars. But we quickly notice that neither wanted to discuss detailed pricing of anything. We could not move forward because for us, everything was about whether we can afford it or not. We quickly realize we needed someone “in the know” on our team. Reiner’s first contribution was to make sure the job is being priced right on the basis of the scope (and not according to the neighborhood we live in).

As we moved through the renovation, I can tell you Reiner can solve ANYTHING the house throws at him. He is that good. He is also prompt in getting back to you. You and your house become his priority #1.

Reiner helped in countless ways. But something else that stood out looking back: we eventually learned there are always 5 ways to do something – some requiring a little more work, a little more finesse. Without Reiner’s knowledge, we would pretty much have to accept what the contractor or the trade tell us. I can tell you we would not have got the house we wanted if we had left it to the contractor or the trade to guide us.

All in all, we had a difficult, roller coaster of a project given its massive scope. Wonderland’s Behemoth does not even come close. We don’t want to even try to imagine where we would have been if I did not happen to visit Reiner’s website. Actually I know. We would probably be calling Reiner today. We are glad we called him a year earlier. Reiner – thank you and all the best – you saved us.