Falcon Contracting

We are so pleased to be able to write this review for Falcon Contracting! We had hired Falcon Contracting a few years ago for an extensive renovation on our house, turning the first floor into an open concept space and we haven’t regretted it for a moment. In fact, when it was time to re-do our basement, we didn’t think twice about contacting John again. We wanted to be sure we would have an equally positive experience.

Our basement was in dire need of a facelift – it was time to add a second washroom, remove the chipboard that had been used as paneling and to restructure the rooms to make better use of the space. We wanted:

1. lots of storage space

2. a TV area and space for our grandkids to play

3. a 3 piece washroom

4. a laundry room

5. a furnace room with space for many tools

Before we started and after a couple of conversations, John provided us with a quote. He also reminded us that a renovation of this type might uncover unexpected issues we would have to deal with – like water penetration or old pipes – so that we were prepared. Forewarned is forearmed, right? We appreciated John raising the possibilities, even though only minor problems emerged. We decided that we should have a back-flow prevention valve and a sump pump installed. We didn’t know that the city provides rebates for homeowners who have these devices installed – but John did! He advised us well.

I could go on for pages about how pleased we are with the outcome. Previously, the basement was little more than fancy storage – and no one in the family really wanted to spend time down there. That has all changed, thanks to the beautiful job that John did. It is warm, dry, and beautiful and we got 110% of what we wanted, on time and within budget.

The quality and craftsmanship of the work done is superb! John communicated exceptionally well with us, and kept us up to date on the progress, changes that were required, and any delays he encountered. The quality of the sub-trades he hires is second to none. The electrician, plumbers, tile setters and HVAC people worked efficiently, quickly and expertly. We highly recommend John to anyone looking for high quality work, and an honest, professional, trustworthy contractor.

I hired Falcon Contracting on a recommendation from my sister-in-law. The contract was to add a 2 storey addition to my older home and do some renovations to the existing house as well as to renovate the closed-in porch. The project lasted 4 1/2 months and was delivered on time. John was very approachable. He also made himself available to review decisions or answer any questions. I would recommend Falcon Contracting as being reliable, professional, and skillful and on time.

We got a recommendation from John from a friend he did a much bigger job for, and we're glad we did. He rebuilt our aging, drafty front porch encasement for us, including putting a new window and spray insulation. He did great work - excellent craftsmanship, done on schedule, a clean, safe worksite and good communication, can't ask for more than that - and it's stood up well. I'd be happy to hire him again.

John came to our house to assess some issues we were having with cold and insulation. He was courteous, smart, diligent, and practical. He ended providing guidance to us on multiple issues we were having with our house, and then followed up (twice!) to ensure the problems were being taken care of. So grateful for his help and his expertise and would definitely recommend him!!

We hired John to install a dishwasher into our kitchen that did not previously have one. From first contact, he was very responsive and flexible, and got the job done on a specific day of our choosing, which was very appreciated. Him and the electrician and plumber that he brought in were very professional and did all the work within our budget, with no surprises. Will definitely call John again for any future work we need done to our new home!

60 + year house needing two bathrooms re-done. Brought down to studs and re-built, including re-location of duct work, significant plumbing and electrical. Finished with detailed marble floors, walls and custom glass doors - beautiful; we couldn't be more pleased! We found Falcon Contracting amazing to work with; John outlined the scope and estimates, kept us abreast of any variations, and managed unexpected surprises in stride. He was on top of all tradesman, all who provided quality workmanship and were also very professional to work with. We will be using Falcon again!!

When we moved into our house in 2014, we knew that there was work that we wanted to do. The previous owners had already undergone a major renovation in 2009, gutting the ground floor and upstairs, but the basement was left unfinished and was a blank slate for us to deal with.

We asked the previous owners who they had used to do the work and they immediately came back and gave us John's contact details, along with a glowing recommendation. As we were living in John's work, we could see the quality (it's fantastic) and so we forged ahead with preparing for our renovation.

When we contacted John, he immediately made himself available and met us to discuss what work we'd like to have done. This ended up being a rather large project, including a full basement underpin, a full width basement extension at the rear, adding a separate basement entrance and constructing a full width two storey extension at the rear of the house. In terms of interior work, we planned to build a new master bedroom at the rear of the house in the extension with its own ensuite, and a sunroom/breakfast room on the ground floor with a powder room.

Throughout the planning and construction process, John always made himself available to answer our questions, and was careful to explain to us everything that was going on to ensure that we knew what to expect. When he gave dates for things to happen by, they were correct. Acquiring the minor variance for the planned work was a breeze!

When we were about to start construction, John's timeline was the best we had received from anyone (3 months). In fact, another contractor laughed at us and told us there was no way that it could happen in that amount of time, and that we'd be lucky to be done in 6!

During construction John and his men were true professionals. As we were still living in the house, they were very careful to ensure minimal disruption whilst they worked, despite the project being so invasive. They arrived punctually every day and left the work site tidy at the end of each day. Additionally, John was on-site every day either working or supervising, and with his attention to detail, no issues went unnoticed. He is meticulous.

With such a huge project on such an old house, it's impossible to have no unexpected issues. However, John moved mountains to ensure that the impact financially would be either minimal or non existent. Additionally, he ensured that we still stayed on schedule; when issues arose which impacted the work schedule, such as unexpected sewage work that needed to be done by the city, John was able to organise the work around it without causing any delays.

All in all, we have no hesitation in recommending John for any work that might need doing. He has extensive knowledge, great professionalism, and is one of the friendliest people we have met. He is fair, honest and gets things done. We are glad we chose him, and we are already planning future projects to bring him in for.

I interviewed several contractors and John was by far the most professional and courteous of them all. He was the only one that provided me with an itemized price list of all the work to be done. John and his crew are hard workers. They showed up every day at 9:00 and always left my place tidy. I am thrilled with the results. It looks better than I had imagined and I have John to thank. He often made suggestions about things we hadn't considered (better location for an existing radiator, wrong choice of tiles for intended use) and provided cost saving alternatives (lighting alternatives we hadn't considered). John was easy to work with. He never complained about changes we made along the way and when an unexpected problem arose he always found a solution. John always answered my calls the same day (often within minutes). I have already recommended him on two occasions and will certainly use him for any future renovations!
P.S. His drywall finishing is flawless.

John Giannopoulos of Falcon Contracting has now completed two major renovations in our East York bungalow.

In 2010, we had John and his team renovate our unfinished basement. The scope of the work was: replace the old clay pipes; centralize all the water, gas, and electrics in the same area; level the concrete floor; frame, insulate, and drywall the entire basement; install pot lights throughout; create a new 4-piece bathroom and a separate, dedicated laundry room; install/finish a new gas fireplace; and lay down engineered flooring. In the upstairs living room, they installed a new gas fireplace and custom-built the mantel and bookcases on either side.

In 2013, we contracted Falcon Contracting once again, this time to gut our main floor dining/family room; frame, insulate, and drywall that room; install pot lights; create a coffered ceiling; install gas insert into existing fireplace; and install new casement windows. They also gutted/rebuilt our main-floor bathroom; installed new hardwood flooring throughout the main floor; hung new interior doors with new hardware; installed new trim and baseboards; installed new crown molding in living room; and outdoors, installed new eaves troughs/downspouts.

From start to finish, John has been prompt in getting back to us, punctual in his hours on the job, neat in his work, communicative, always offering insight and great suggestions into the renovation process. He has always been respectful of the fact that we were living in the house throughout each renovation and kept the job site neat and tidy at the end of each day, i.e., livable!

We’ve been very happy with John’s workmanship, attention to detail, and integrity during the renovation process. We would absolutely recommend Falcon Contracting without hesitation.

The main goal of our renovation was to make the first floor of our house open concept. The first thing John did was to bring an engineer to the table who, along with John, showed us the many options we had to open up our first floor, and the different costs associated with those options. Through every step of this renovation, John ensured we made informed decisions. He took the time to explain his approach and his reasoning, in a way that was thorough, informative and understandable. John has a wealth of information about different products and fixtures and where to get them at reasonable prices.

While Falcon Contracting was on site we decided to replace our front porch, renovate our laundry room, upgrade some windows and replace the flooring upstairs. John was able complete all this work within the timeframe quoted and within budget. We were very impressed with the quality of the workmanship as well as the fact that the site was cleaned up every evening before the trades people went home. The sub-trades that John has working with him made the renovation run more smoothly than we could ever have imagined. On top of all of this, John always did his best to make what we wanted, happen. We are more than happy to refer Falcon Contracting for whatever size project and look forward to working with John again on our next project.