Sonoma Contracting

We had contacted several companies. Some did not return calls, some did not show up for planned meetings. Mike was quick to return our call and showed up on time. Mike was very supportive of trying to cut costs suggesting things we could do on our own. Being very busy we eventually pawned more work on Mike and his team. The cost to do the added work was fair and done quickly so as to not stop progress. Mike was always available for a call or email and made efforts to have meetings that fit our schedule. The basement looks great and people notice.
Well done boys.
I would call Sonoma...it will be worth it.

We would recommend Sonoma Contracting for a basement renovation. Above all, Mike understands customer service and will do whatever it takes to get the job done right and make the customer happy. He won our business, over several other bids, with a detailed quote and good practical suggestions.

We completely gutted our basement, including implementing a waterproofing system and pouring new concrete. We took the opportunity to replace the heating system, rewire the electrical, upgrade the plumbing lines and install in-floor radiant heating. In the end we created a new media room, bedroom, utility room and laundry room. In terms of Mike’s subcontractors, we loved Tony the carpenter…great attention to detail and problem solving abilities. Alliance Flooring did a solid job and resolved a tricky issue. Carleton the HVAC guy is very sharp and knows his technology. He recommended and implemented some outstanding solutions (new boiler, infloor heating, elimination of bulkheads, etc.).

We are very pleased with our reno and thank Mike, Aldo and their crew for all their good work!

I would have no problem using Sonoma contracting for any further work. Strongly recommended. Just did a floor in my condo in Harbour front, Toronto. The price was reasonable and the work was done well.

Mike was great. he answered all my questions and took the time to explain things. He does a great job with quality control by having the trades in at separate times. He really cares about what he does and he is passionate about the final product. Would recommend to anyone in a heartbeat.

My wife and I are very pleased with the work they did in finishing our basement. Mike and his crew listened to what we wanted and they delivered. They were very flexible and patient with our schedule and the basement looks great. Our kids love it. We watched the work as it was done and we have no complaints. We highly recommend Sonoma Contracting. Luc in Markham.

The project was a basement renovation of a bare unfinished basement. After many years of constant discussions with my wife and indecision regarding attempting to renovate the basement ourselves and call in subcontractors to do the jobs. I’m glad we went with a full turnkey contractor like Somoma Contacting.
After my initial meeting with Mike and Aldo we already felt at ease with their attitude and professionalism. Mike and Aldo were a pleasure to work with. I had a vision in mind and wanted our unfinished basement to be perfect despite it’s short comings, like a low ceiling and large bulk heads. Mike made our vision come true. He was always quick to respond to emails and calls, concerns or suggestions. Mike worked with us to create the clean open space with plenty of storage.
The complete project also included relocating waterlines, replacing a trunk of duct work for higher clearance, new remodeled staircase, a three piece bathroom and a beautiful focal point built-in with glass shelves that also hides one of the metal poles.
The workmanship was always high quality. Any problems or concerns the arose were remedied without to much fuss. His crews and subs were always courteous during and after renovations were well done. Our renovation did go over the originally discussed timeline, but if was understandable since it fell over the Christmas holidays. (scheduling is always a difficult issue over the holidays).
In the end we have the basement my wife an I always wanted with the high quality workmanship that was expected. We highly recommend Sonoma Contracting. Thank you Mike, Aldo et al.

Mike came highly recommended, so we asked him to quote on our basement project. He was very knowledgeable and helped us design a very functional basement. He did not stop working until we were happy. He understood our needs better than we did and worked to build us a functional basement at a reasonable cost.

I had a great experience with Mike and was very happy I did. Choosing a renovator is quite a big commitment especially seeing Mike Holmes' horror stories. I chose Mike over 3 other contractors , and would choose him again (for my next basement) because he was:

1. honest and professional - he would give the options and let the home owner make the last decision. At no time was he ever pushy. He would present the pros and cons allowing me to decide according to my budget. He would always make recommendations and present best practices, but in the end the owner had the final word. He would always confirm before beginning.
2. He is passionate of the work quality and it shows. He made fantastic recommendations since he's seen more basements than I ever will in a lifetime. He made sure to give the largest space by minimizing bulkhead space, moving gas pipes and ducts. It is true that he treats the basement like his; pride of ownership!
3. highly communicative - if not by phone, he is very accessible by email. I've never had an issue where I couldn't reach him within 24 hrs.
4. accommodating and approachable to the owner. We were under a budget so there were items that we wanted to do ourselves like painting (which was a lot of work and the end wished we let them take it on). He will work around your budget by offering alternative options and patiently explaining the pros and cons of each. We felt comfortable with Mike and we left the key with them and no issues. Mike has a terrific sense of humour in my opinion and made the entire process move smoothly.
5. Timely. He says he will come at a certain time and he or his contractors will be there.

Thanks to Mike and his fabulous team, he has provided a great space for our young family to enjoy for years to come! I would choose Mike again and would recommend hi to everybody as he delivered with high workmanship and professionalism. The reviews are true, this guy is the man. Great job Mike!!!