Not Simple...... but we got it done!!!
We purchased the building with the intention of making it as energy efficient at possible. The structure was very sound and we were pleased to have the shelving included.
For the first three weeks, we removed all the old equipment, refrigerated display units, boxed up re-usable items and put them into storage. We had a community cleaning bee to clean all the shelving units.
The renovation included new refrigerated and freezer display units. All of these are Arneg Canada units from Quebec. We were very pleased with the price, service, and delivery costs. They did what they promised and we had a very good experience. We chose Buchanan & Hall Refrigeration from Stratford to install the new units plus install new fans, condenser system, line the butcher shop walls with insulation and install a coil, plus upgrade the walk-in refrigerators and freezer. Excellent service, workmanship and company integrity........ as they helped to remove the old units, ran new water and drainage lines, installed the new units and made sure everything worked perfectly.
We installed new LED ceiling lighting for ultra efficiency. No more bulbs to change! A new entry was built across the front of the store to have a double door entry to conserve air flow in summer and winter. The entire store was painted and re-decorated.
We are very pleased with how clean, fresh and efficient the store looks and operates. A huge thanks to all our contractors, volunteers, and advisors.
Before Photos - What We Started With
cashier area before the renovation
my office before the reno
March 28th - we take ownership and take some before photos
March 28th - the day we took possession
meat area before the reno
March 28th before the reno to make this the bakery area
Before the reno - deli area
March 28th - produce area before the reno
meat room before the renovation
meat room before the renovation
back storeroom before the reno
electrical room in the beginning
before the reno and after the store had been closed for 9 months
Demolition Began April 1st
April 11 - removing old store signage
Taking the old refrigeration display units apart before disposal
Beginning to clean up
Old deli after equipment and cupboards removed
A very dirty floor under the deli display
load of old refrigerators going to scrap
One of many dumpsters of garbage
Electrical room with all the old condensers removed
floor cutting day to make room for new drains
The old florescent tube lights ready for safe disposal
down to the bare walls - April 30th
electrical room all cleared out
deli area all cleared out
load of old florescent tubes for recycling
May 8th -messiest day ever as the floor was cut for water drains
new floor drains cut into the floor
Recycling of Copper Wire from light ballasts
Renovation in Full Progress
May 7th - new foundation for new entry
progress on new porch and entry
new LED lights being installed
new LED lights being installed May 21st
May 28th old electrical room
creating a cement pad for condenser system
Electrical room with all the old condensers removed
disassembling ballasts for recycling
expensive pile of new LED lights ready to install
new road sign
Store sign attached ourselves!!
delicate work by our own team of workers
old ventilation grates removed
My Mom painting May 16th
May 27th the old doors came off
May 14th starting to put up the ceiling grid
June 9th and still no new doors
checking the duct work
Old cashier area cleared out - floors badly stained and marked
The old florescent tube lights ready for safe disposal
Putting it all back together
May 22nd - second load of new refrigerators from Quebec
May 16th - first load of new refrigerators from Quebec
May 23rd the meat area starting to be assembled
May 23rd the produce coolers are in place
First load of new refrigerators from Quebec
2nd load of refrigerators from Quebec May 22nd
Larry and Dad putting the shelves back together
May 30th new service counter ready to install
May 30th new cash housing systems arrive
May 27th the old doors came off
My Mom painting May 16th
new bakery area being constructed
new cupboards being installed in deli
Deli starts to come together
May 30th working at installing refrigeration
the new kitchen starts to come together June 9
supplies come out of storage for the kitchen
supplies come out of storage for the deli June 9
Getting Ready for Opening Day
first delivery June 13th
first loads of groceries arrive to fill the shelves at the new Paisley freshmart
groceries ready for the shelves
Ethan and Samuel stocking shelves
supplies come out of storage for the deli June 9
supplies come out of storage for the kitchen
the new kitchen starts to come together June 9
starting to stock shelves
staff training
cashier training a few days before opening
hanging the artwork
clean and ready to receive groceries
Our first load of milk
refurbished grocery carts come back to the store
Staff gathering the day before opening
Staff gathering the day before opening.
first paperwork for grocery delivery
Opening Day - June 27, 2014
Our first customer - Jim McCullough!
My Dad - came every single day for three months of renovations - we could not have done it without him!!
Our new baker for Paisley freshmart
Opening day at Paisley freshmart
Opening Day