When it comes to the complex housing market of Vancouver (and essentially everywhere), people have a tendency to place an exceptional amount of stress on the difficulties revolving around purchasing a new house. While accruing funds, organizing paperwork, dealing with mortgages, and working with a realtor certainly present the components of a complicated scenario, one should never undervalue the trials and tribulations that unfold for those looking to sell a property. We here at Atlas Painting & Restorations Ltd. have borne witness to these challenges on many occasions, as they have faced a countless number of our clients over the years. Because of this, we have unanimously decided to craft the following guide, one that covers the home improvements that will intrinsically increase your property’s value. Enjoy! [Read more…]

We here at Atlas Painting and Restorations Ltd. are certainly not newcomers to the pressure-washing scene. In fact, most of our employees can recount many a hot summer afternoon spent outside toiling in the burning sun, working steadily to ensure that every corner, nook, and cranny emerges looking brand new. And you know what? Despite all of the hard work, there are few things that are as satisfying as admiring a freshly cleaned driveway. Although pressure washing outdoors may seem relatively easy, there are a number of steps that should be carefully followed in order to ensure that The Joneses aren’t laughing from their immaculately cleaned slice of tarmac. Check out Atlas’ handy guide below and include it as a part of your personal summer home restoration project! [Read more…]

Decision-making can be pretty tough. This is especially true when it comes to the aesthetic or visual qualities surrounding one’s property. As we have discussed previously factors such as light and colour can make a significant difference towards the general appeal of a residence, things which can arguably justify that indecisiveness that for example, a landlord, may face when choosing to paint their building in order to entice new renters. We here at Atlas Painting & Restorations Ltd. continue to establish ground as the lower mainland’s most trusted civic restoration team by understanding the internal conflicts that many of our clients face when it comes to selecting which paints work best for them. As this is the case, we have put together a few handy tips for those who are seeking to re-furbish their property in colourful and exciting ways yet lack the decision-making prowess to do so. [Read more…]

In our line of work, winter represents a period of time when some of our most ambitious and technical projects are undertaken. This is mostly due to the fact that poor weather hinders most exterior restorations, meaning that the professionals at Atlas Painting & Restorations Ltd. end up tackling indoor tasks such as fixing up concrete parking garages or doing detail work on prized heritage sites such as Vancouver’s Christ Church Cathedral. [Read more…]

With the real estate market being in full force in Vancouver at the moment, there is no better way to increase your home’s value then to add a few economical updates. Below is a list of worthwhile property updates to get you ahead of the game when you’re trying to sell your home: [Read more…]