converted my detached duplex to single familly home
We hired Leslie and Richard for a substantial remodeling of our home including drawings, permits, a new kitchen, new main bathroom, new floors...etc and new wiring and plumbing in 2/3 of the house. Overall, my husband and I were very pleased with everything. Along the way we had a few doubts and questions, but were able to get answers and resolve the minor issues.
All of the trades people they used were responsible, pleasant and responded appropriately to requests from me as well as from Leslie or Richard (and I saw them every day as we lived on site). I relied on Leslie for design consultations and Richard for practical details, although both can and do participate in the entire process.
The job was expected to take 5 months and it ended up taking 6, but I considered that pretty much "on time" based on other people's stories. In the whole 6 months there were only a handful of days that appeared unproductive, someone was working on something almost every day.
The job also came in on budget and I got everything I had hoped for (within my budget). I felt they were very responsive to and respectful of my budget concerns and guidelines. It may be possible to get things done less expensively, however they were very clear about the costs and we hired them because we didn't want to be our own contractor or have to sort out differences among trades people.
If you are considering a major renovation I recommend that you interview them and give them real consideration.
- Approximate cost of services:
- $150,000.00
- Company Response
Hello Carole,
Thank you for your considered review. Richard and I both feel quite pleased with and proud of the final results. We were particularly impressed with both your husbands' as well as your own degree of engagement in the process along the way. The concerted effort required to successfully plan and execute a major renovation is often rife with potential pitfalls. Your generosity of spirit, solid design aesthetic and excellent bookkeeping skills all had major positive effects on our venture together. The trades’ people that you got to know during the completion of the work similarly speak highly of their experience.
We look forward to an on-going professional relationship and are pleased to have you continue to refer Endes Design Inc. to colleagues, friends and neighbours.All the best,
Leslie Alexander Endes B. Arch
Principal - Endes Design Inc.