Posts Tagged ‘Calgary Reno Tour’
Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
Stay Tuned…and keep your calendar open for Saturday August 13th! One of our wonderful clients has agreed to allow us to host a Current Project Tour at their new estate home we are presently building in the prestigious Dewinton acreage area just South of Heritage Pointe! This is a spectacular property with stunning City, Mountain and river escarpment views; you will not want to miss the opportunity to tour this incredible home!
As with our last Project Tour, this open house initiative is designed to provide visiting guests a chance to view a project currently underway! Our knowledgeable Sales Consultants, as well as a number of our skilled Trade Partners will be on hand to answer your questions. This mid-construction Tour gives you a chance to see all the newest building technologies, energy efficiency initiatives, and the latest construction methods which are all hidden ‘behind the drywall’ in a typical showhome. We’re opening up these homes for you to see all those trade ‘secrets’ before we close up the walls!
Come join us for a tour of this fantastic custom estate home; this is not a renovation, but rather is one of Pinnacle’s ‘New Home Builds’! Enjoy complimentary Tim Horton’s coffee and donuts, and ask your various questions to members of our experienced Team!
Further information about this event will be made available closer to the date; we look forward to seeing you on August 13th!
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Monday, May 30th, 2011

Jonathan Tyrrell
There’s a new face around the Pinnacle Group these days! Recently we had a fantastic new member added to our Construction Team; Jonathan Tyrrell has joined us as Site Supervisor!
Jonathan comes to Pinnacle with a bit of background in residential renovations; he started and managed a small renovation company after graduating from the University of Alberta. He ran this business for a few years before he and his wife relocated to Calgary. Since moving to Calgary, he has been employed by Nu-Way Floor Fashions as their Quality Control Coordinator. During this time he proved himself to be a hard and motivated worker – he so impressed his colleagues that his hire with Pinnacle was a direct referral from a previous Nu-Way co-worker! Since joining our Team, Jonathan has shone as an honest, dependable and extremely personable addition; we are thrilled to have him on board with Pinnacle and look forward to an exciting future together!

Luke Boyer
An additional change within the Team is the furthering education of our current Site Assistant, Luke Boyer. Luke has decided to pursue a Journeyman Carpentry ticket at SAIT, and has recently completed his 1st term with an impressive academic record of nothing below 80%! We are very proud of Luke and the effort he has put into pursuing this career; we look forward to the continuation of it in the near future!
Tags: Calgary, Calgary green renovation, Calgary home renovation, Calgary Reno Tour, Calgary Renovations, Calgary Renovator, Home Renovations, Home Renovators, Pinnacle Group, Pinnacle Renovations, Professional Development, Renovation, Renovation Companies, TRUST
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Wednesday, May 25th, 2011
Unlike home builders in new communities who are able to showcase their craftsmanship at open houses, renovators don’t often have the same opportunity to showcase a finished project due to the privacy of their clients as the homes we design are already occupied.
However, recently a record number of Calgarians found out what the Pinnacle experience was all about at our Spring Reno Tour. Visitors from across the city came in throngs and were able to have a personal tour through our spectacular whole home renovation in the prestigious community of Pumphill. Viewing our display boards they were able to see the before pictures, 3D renderings and before and after blue prints followed by the opportunity to walk through the home and experience the transformation first hand!
Guests could not believe the enormity of the project and the array of visually stunning details that were captured in this 7 month renovation. The discerning client had purchased the 2500 sq ft bungalow with the intent of renovating the property. Through our in-depth design discovery process we were able to uncover the homeowner’s vision, lifestyle requirements and personality that were then reflected in the design. Maintaining the exterior integrity found in homes located in this esteemed neighborhood was imperative, at the same, our mandate was to create an innovative, custom designed contemporary space that better reflected this successful business owner’s active lifestyle.
Gutting to the studs was necessary and decreased the carbon foot print by an impressive 40%. We thickened exterior walls, replaced all the mechanical systems as well as replaced the windows and ceiling insulation. The whole home design supported the relocation of the staircase presenting an elegant invitation to the lower level. This solution to function condensed traffic lines and prioritized living spaces on all levels.
Visitors were also able to ask top industry specialists their renovation questions and understand in more detail why Pinnacle is unique. We are thrilled with the response we received and with the amount of guests who are convinced that Pinnacle is the renovator of choice for their upcoming renovation needs! We are extremely grateful to our client who opened their home to the public to view this project and we once again extend our sincere thanks for allowing Calgary to see what Pinnacle is truly about.
Topping off the event was our grand prize draw for an Ipad 2 – valued at $619. Congratulations to our winner Cheryl Mazurek!


Tags: Calgary Reno Tour, Home Renovations, Pinnacle Group, TRUST
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Wednesday, May 4th, 2011
Pinnacle Group is launching an exclusive Renovation Tour this Saturday, May 7th open to Pinnacle invitees only! This one day event will allow guests to tour one of our fully completed projects, ask questions of our knowledgeable staff and suppliers, and discuss the overall case study of this project.
This opportunity, graciously granted to us by our homeowner client, is a gorgeous bungalow in the prestigious Pump Hill neighbourhood. Nominated as a SAM FINALIST for Best Home Renovation without Addition, this tired 70’s home received an extensive make-over.
This exclusive event designed to view a completed Pinnacle project, allows guests to fully appreciate the ‘hidden potential’ a renovation can reveal! This all inclusive, full interior makeover included being completely gutted to the studs, a complete re-configuration of the main floor allowing for a spectacular front Foyer stairwell relocation, the inclusion of a massive roof dormer strategically placed in the Great Room to capture the fabulous wash of natural light from its East-facing location, and many other wonderful updates. Finishing the makeover package with a subtle exterior makeover; truly makes this home a showcase worth touring!
An additional bonus to this year’s Renovation Tour is a draw for a free iPad Touch; for simply taking the time to visit us this Saturday, each guest will be entered into a draw to win one of Apple’s™ most beloved products!
Stop by and see us at <Address Removed for Homeowner Privacy!>; this exclusive one-time only Tour will be open from 11:00am – 5:00pm. We look forward to seeing you there!
Tags: Calgary, Calgary home renovation, Calgary Reno Tour, Calgary Renovations, Calgary Renovator, Home Renovations, Pinnacle Group
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Friday, April 29th, 2011

Barry Johnson, Operations Manager
There have been some exciting changes around the Pinnacle office recently! Two of our key Team Members have recently changed positions within our company, bringing their involvement in our process to a whole new level!
Barry Johnson, formerly our Production Manager, has taken on a new set of responsibilities to become our Operations Manager! Barry comes from a background heavily involved in customer relations; he was a partner in a retail chain for 10 years before becoming a Service Technician at Morrison Homes. After 6 years with Morrison he joined the Pinnacle Team and has been an integral part ever since! Since joining Pinnacle in 2006, he has been involved in the conception and implementation of numerous processes; as well as daily involvement with staff, clients and trade partners. His honesty, steady character and natural problem solving skills have made him an ideal candidate for upper management. Barry’s new role will see him stepping into the supervision of all areas of the company, and will give him an even greater ability to implement positive changes moving forward.

Jeff Moss, Renovation Consultant
Jeff Moss is moving from his current position of Site Supervisor to become our newest Renovation Consultant, and will be entering the fast-paced world of sales! Jeff formerly owned a residential painting company, and has extensive industry knowledge as well as outstanding charisma with staff and clients alike. After joining Pinnacle in 2008, Jeff immediately began shining as an incredible over-achiever and go-getter. Always going above & beyond to ensure our clients are thrilled with their completed renovation, Jeff has proved himself to be a natural people-person, and is sure to be a perfect fit in the Sales Team! Jeff’s new position will see him involved in fine-tuning our current processes, as well as collaborating to implement positive changes in the future.
Congratulations, Barry and Jeff on your exciting new positions! We look forward to your success in these new roles in the days ahead!
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Saturday, April 9th, 2011

Jerome's Living Kitchen
What a spectacular event! Pinnacle’s recent Evening to Remember at Jerome’s Appliance Gallery was a huge success; with 45 guests in attendance, it was a chance for both past revered clients as well as those new to the Pinnacle Family to mix, mingle and enjoy fantastic Hors d’oeuvres prepared by Executive Chef, Gregg Trimming.
Formerly Executive Chef of the Banff Springs Hotel, Gregg is a renowned culinary artist with a dynamic and engaging personality! The evening was filled with delicious appetizers prepared before our eyes; from beef stuffed pastry, to satay chicken with peanut sauce, to amazing mushroom bruschetta! Gregg also shared a ‘trick of the trade’ and held an informal demonstration on the correct method for cutting onions – who knew there was such a thing!
Besides enjoying the food and beverages, guests were also treated to demonstrations of Pinnacle’s new Web Based Software; everyone was in awe of the capabilities of this software and past customers said they would have loved to utilize this software on their projects.
As a climax to the evening, a draw was held for a dinner for 6 at Jerome’s Appliance Gallery, with Gregg preparing custom dishes for the occasion. The fortunate recipients of this fantastic prize were Tim & Elaine Godfrey, who were smiling ear to ear as they were presented with the certificate!
It was an incredible night filled with new connections made within the Pinnacle Community; educating guests about what Pinnacle and Jerome’s have to offer; but above all a fun, relaxed, and entertaining evening!

Executive Chef Gregg Trimming

Buttered Prawns

Barry, Tiffany & Stephanie enjoying stimulating conversation

Tim & Elaine Godfrey, winners of dinner for 6 at Jerome's

Paul with Pinnacle Ice Sculpture
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Saturday, March 26th, 2011
Pinnacle will be launching another new initiative the beginning of April, designed to provide visiting guests a chance to view a renovation currently underway! We will be opening up a few homes under construction at varying stages in the renovation process, giving you an opportunity to tour the project! Our knowledgeable Renovation Consultants, as well as a number of our skilled Trade Partners will be on hand to answer your questions.
This mid-construction Tour gives you a chance to see all the newest building technologies, energy efficiency initiatives, and the latest construction methods which are all hidden ‘behind the drywall’ in a typical showhome. We’re opening up these homes for you to see all those trade ‘secrets’ before we close up the walls!
Come join us for a tour of one of our current projects; view before pictures and 3D plans of the renovation changes, enjoy complimentary Tim Horton’s coffee and donuts, and ask your various questions to members of our experienced Team!
Our first tour will be held Saturday April 9th, from 10:00am-3:00pm in Lake Bonavista. For address and directions please call our office at: 403-720-8789. We look forward to seeing you there…!
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Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
This time of year elicits excitement & a flurry of activity as builders and renovators across the city finalize their entries for the Sales and Marketing (SAM) Awards. The SAM Awards are often viewed as the Oscars of the building community; understandably a lot of preparation goes into selecting the ‘award-worthy’ entries. Each builder/renovator carefully selects their best projects to showcase their company’s expertise; basements, bathrooms, additions, custom homes… there’s a category for them all.
This year Pinnacle has a number of projects we are especially proud of, and we’re in the final stages of compiling our photographs and project details for admission. Although it’s always an honour to showcase a silver goose as a winner of an award, competition is tight and there are typically numerous applicants in each category. Judges often have a difficult time choosing between the various entries, and to help make their job a little easier, last year an additional piece of information was required for each admission. Based on suggestions from the board of directors, as well as numerous Renomark members, client comments now accompany each renovation entry in order to give a truer reflection of the company in question. The better the customer experience, the more likely they will be to refer and positively review their renovator!
Pinnacle has always maintained referrals as our number one marketing tool; we passionately believe that a satisfied client is the best form of advertising available. We choose to endear our clients to us, and trust that they will refer their friends & family; 95% of them do, and they often even return again themselves!
We will be looking forward to attending the SAM Awards gala in April, and sincerely wish all participants in both the building and renovating entries the best of luck!
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Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
There is much truth spoken in the familiar statement – “Home is where the heart is”. It is where many of our childhood memories reside and where fond memories are then created as we raise our own children. When sitting down with our clients, it is important to take a step back from the 30,000 foot level, the pilot’s level, to really understand the needs, dreams and wishes of our clients so we can truly capture their passion in the renovation.
Capturing the essence of our clients’ family and creating unique spaces that support their needs is truly the heart beat of Pinnacle Group Renovations business philosophy and dramatically influences the entire renovation process. Paul Klassen, General Manger and Founder of Pinnacle Group Renovations, has in many ways made it his mission to support the family unit, encouraging healthy, connected, honest family values. This is not something that he takes lightly and having raised 4 wonderful children, he knows all too well the importance of creating a home in which the family resides with pride!

When the Klassen’s decided to renovate their own home, it was imperative that they create an entertainment space where their children would want to hang out with their friends so they could continue to encourage and support the family values that they believed in. It wasn’t long before their home became grand central station which was exactly the intent – their home truly was their family’s favorite place to be! It was a hub of activity where Paul and his wife happily watched their children flourish, maintaining the ever important connection and communication with their adolescent children. As their lifestyle has evolved, the welcoming atmosphere continues to be important as they now make room for their grand children to enjoy their family’s haven!
A successful renovation requires the input of all family members and with this – the result is nothing short of fantastic! To help families come together and discuss their vision for their new family space, Pinnacle developed a Project Idea Book used in the initial stages of a renovation. Clients are encouraged to sit down as a family and provide their individual input into design ideas, decorating tastes, and space requirements so that the renovation truly is a family affair! This has been a highly successful mandate that Pinnacle’s clients have fully embraced!
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Saturday, June 5th, 2010
In case you haven’t checked our online photo gallery recently, you may have missed the latest addition!
This Photo Gallery showcases one of our latest renovation projects. Rather than moving, this active retired couple decided to renovate so they could remain in the home in which they had created more than 30 years of fond family memories.
We invite you to see this photo gallery and others on our website!
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