The Home Improvement Group - THIG

Formerly Mr Rescue
General Contractors
Mississauga ON L5V 2B3
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Rachael Cayley in Toronto
Rachael Cayley in Toronto
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Garage door replacement, gate repair, outdoor water pipe repair

Charlie and his crew did a great job. He was courteous, helpful, informative, and prompt. The overall cost was less than he quoted, and he did an extra job for us at no cost (just because he saw that it needed doing). We will definitely call him again, and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to others.

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Thank you for the awesome review.
We are so glad that you are so happy with the completed project done in the time frame you expected.
It was a pleasure to work with you and look forward to doing so again in the future.

Michael Goldrosen in Toronto
Michael Goldrosen in Toronto
3 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Repair Job

Charlie, I not sure I can do him justice through a simple review. He is unbelievably reliable, honest, fair, and personable. I highly recommend Charlie for any of your repair needs. I want to thank you again Charlie for your help, and your professionalism is bar none. Michael

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Thank you for the awesome review.
We are so glad that you are so happy with the completed project done in the time frame you expected.
It was a pleasure to work with you and look forward to doing so again in the future.

Stephen from Toronto
Stephen from Toronto
13 reviews Toronto, ON
2/10

Three projects

Preference was to delete this review but it appears there is no option to do so.

First two projects was very happy. Third project i had some concerns about the pricing and Charlie and Anna just ignored my concerns and justified themselves. It appears that charging a customer for materials and then taking what is remaining is an acceptable business practice to Mr Rescue. Also i recommend if you consider using them go into this knowing there is a 4 hour minimum. It may not be stated and if your job takes 2 hours they will happily charge you for 4 and leave the site without offering to see if they can do anything else since you have paid for an additional 2 hours. Too bad since Charlie is very nice and his actual work is good. Just make sure you understand their business practices and i hope you have no questions or concerns at the end because i doubt they will try to address them.

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Approximate cost of services:
$1,100.00
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Stephen
you obviously know I have a hourly minimum as
it was applied also on your second repair.

I clearly told you the minimum rate fee applies
as for material taken away, we bought ten feet of electrical
wire and the remaing 2 feet was taken away in order not
to throw it in your garbage.

I stand behind my work and customers 100 percent and it is evident
reviews and customer satisfaction, if something I touched is wrong, I will fix it free.

you are more than welcome to contact any one of my clients

you are upset because I would not allow a discount in pricing
because you felt that I should only be compensated for my actual
time spent on the job, not for the quality of work ... I went and bought the needed material for you , no delivery fee , no increase in cost.

your 2 rating is untruthful and malicious as for the first two
repairs I gave you fantastic service and now I deserve a 2 because
you were not prepared to pay a minimum charge which you fully knew and were
advised by me.

Stephen , enjoy your lights , the new fence I built for you and the lovely mirror I hung in your daughters room.

Robert Coughlin in Toronto
Robert Coughlin in Toronto
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Renovating a Bathroom

Charlie and crew did a terrific job renovating my daughter's bathroom, installing light fixtures and shelves and a countertop as well as repairing the walls and painting the complete room. I will not hesitate to use them again .

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Thank you for the awesome review.
We are so glad that you are so happy with the completed project done in the time frame you expected.
It was a pleasure to work with you and look forward to doing so again in the future.

Laura
Laura
4 reviews Toronto, ON
9/10

various handy stuff

Charlie and crew were accommodating and pleasant to have around. I had a bunch of odd jobs all over the house, from replacing patches of drywall to fixing loose steps, replacing exhaust fan, moving an electrical conduit, fixing a sink drain leak, re-attaching the door to the garage and finishing a wee section of the basement. all got taken care of in less than a day for less than quoted and I would definitely work with them again.

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Thank you for the awesome review.
We are so glad that you are so happy with the completed project done in the time frame you expected.
It was a pleasure to work with you and look forward to doing so again in the future.

Anne in Toronto
Anne in Toronto
24 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Plumbing, kitchen counter top, backsplash, replacement faucet and sink

After having a hard time getting a handyman to follow through on their quote and actually start work, Charlie was a life saver. Immediately after giving us a quote he set up a schedule to begin work. (And he stuck to the schedule). Charlie was easy to reach and prompt to return our calls. All of the work done was meticulous, especially with the plumbing, and the job site was always left clean. Thanks Charlie! Looking forward to working with you again!

Anne

Approximate cost of services:
$2,000.00
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Thank you for the awesome review.
We are so glad that you are so happy with the completed project done in the time frame you expected.
It was a pleasure to work with you and look forward to doing so again in the future.

Gurpreet in Etobicoke
Gurpreet in Etobicoke
6 reviews Etobicoke, ON
9/10

Rennovation

Did an amazing job renovating our basement. Completed it within the time stated and gave us advice for further suggested alterations. Will recommend to family and friend for not only exceptional service but also low cost!

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Gurpreet ... I don't remember doing any work for you ?
Are you sure you have the right person ?

lesley in North york
lesley in North york
9 reviews North York, ON
10/10

Replacing toilet

Mr Rescue truly came to my rescue. My toilet had died a slow death and of course it then became a 911 as I needed it. Charlie was booked solid but took sympathy and squeezed me in the next day! It was my first time calling him and it certainly won't be my last.

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Lesley , I know what it feels like to not have a functioning toilet ... Not fun
I am grateful for your business and should you need anything , don't hesitate to call

Charlie

Kris in Mississauga
Kris in Mississauga
1 review MISSISSAUGA, ON
10/10

toilet intstallation, lighing installation, painting, dryer retrofit

When Charlie came by to give me an estimate on a number of other household projects, I was in the middle of calling a plumber to deal with a flooded bathroom floor and leaking downstairs ceiling. Charlie saved me a bundle by telling me to cancel the plumber and that he could take care of the problem. He has since performed a number of jobs around my house (including the installation of two very tricky lighting fixtures) at a very reasonable price and in a very timely manner and has always followed up to ensure I was happy with the finished product. Charlie is a pleasure to deal with and I would not hesitiate to recommend him to family, friends and neighbours, and I`m sure I will be calling on him again in future.

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Thank you for the awesome review.
We are so glad that you are so happy with the completed project done in the time frame you expected.
It was a pleasure to work with you and look forward to doing so again in the future.

Cheryl Semple in Toronto
Cheryl Semple in Toronto
1 review York, ON
10/10

Bathroom reno

Charlie recently did my bathroom reno and did a fantastic job. He was very accomodating and completed the job on time. I plan on using him again and will recommend him to friends.

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Thank you for the awesome review.
We are so glad that you are so happy with the completed project done in the time frame you expected.
It was a pleasure to work with you and look forward to doing so again in the future.

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More about The Home Improvement Group - THIG

The Home Improvement Group is a premier "One Stop Shop" for all of your home and office renovations needs, serving Toronto and the GTA. We have multiple divisions such as Perfect Painter, Affinity Renovations, Perfect Handyman and formally Mr. Rescue to service all your needs. From top to bottom, front door to back door, demo to completion, we do it all!

The company was built on the foundation of doing everything right in an industry with little to no focus on customer service, quality work at an affordable price and backed by our warranty.

We provide free detailed estimates within 3 days of our visit and access to our corporate discount of 30%-50% on your finished materials.

We offer daily specials for small painting jobs or handyman work, to large renovations and additions.

We don't believe in cutting corners. Efficiency and productivity drive us, but we'll never sacrifice quality or customer service for either one. In the end, it's our goal to be your contactor for life, not just one job.

We specialize but not limited to the following:

Kitchens
Bathrooms
Basements
Home additions
Painting
Staining and Refinishing
Flooring
Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC

Not convinced we have enough renovation reviews, please check out Perfect Painter & Affinity Renovations for more reviews.

Call or email us for all your renovation needs
sales@thig.pro
905 502 0204

CATEGORIES
General Contractors, Surveyors, Trim and Moldings, Paint & Wallpaper Contractors, Decks, Plastering, Plumbing, Renovation Advisors, Sunrooms, Solariums & Greenhouses, Basement Renovation, Tile & Stone Contractors, Design/Project Management, Design/Build, Condominium Renovations, Structural Engineering, Building Supplies and Hardware, Historical Restoration, Drywall Contractors, Excavation, Architects, Bathroom Renovation, Builders, Carpenters, Demolition, Drafting Service, Electricians, Kitchen Planning & Renovation, Floor Laying & Refinishing, Framing, Handyman Services, Home Additions, Home Office Renovation, Kitchen & Bathroom - Cabinets & Design, Foundations, Paving Contractors, Concrete Contractors, Decorative Concrete, and Masonry & Bricklaying
PRODUCTS
Interior Painting ,Exterior Painting, Residential Painting and Commercial Painting, Staircase refinishing, Condo or Apartment Renovations and Handyman Services, Kitchen Design and Build, Home Additions, Structural work, Garage Design and Build, Basement Renovations, Bathroom Renovations, Basement ,Custom Cabinetry, Flooring Installation including, Laminate, Hardwood, Engineered, Tiles, Including Porcelain, marble and granite. We also have Master Electricians, Master Plumbers and Gas and HVAC members as a part of our team.
SERVICES
House Painters, Office Painting, Exterior Painting, Residential Painting, Wallpaper Installation & Removal, Stucco Removal, Drywall Installation and Plaster repairs, Paint & Wallpaper Retailer save up to 50% off, Demolition, Rough and Finished Carpentry, Home and Renovation advisors, Kitchen Planning and Design, Handyman and Painter for a Day Services, Deck Design and Build, Basement renovations, general contractors
BRANDS
Benjamin Moore, Dulux Paint, and Sherwin Williams. We Believe in not Including Paint and providing you our wholesale Paint Pricing as many of our Competitors include paint in your pricing and then substitute low grade paint. We believe in providing you the best paint for your home and to provide access to our unbelievable wholesale pricing.
STYLES
Interior Painting,Exterior Painting, Residential Painting and Commercial Painting, Condo or Apartment Renovations and Handyman Services, Kitchen Design and Build, Home Additions, Structural work, Garage Design and Build, Basement Renovations, Bathroom Renovations, Basements ,Custom Cabinetry, Flooring Installation including, Laminate, Hardwood, Engineered, Tiles, Including Porcelain, marble and granite. We also have Master Electricians, Master Plumbers and Gas and HVAC member as a part of our team. Our Painters are #1 in Toronto
SPECIALITIES
Custom painting, Stucco removal, staircase refinishing and rebuilding,wallpaper installation, wallpaper removal, handyman services, home renovations including bathroom renovations, basement renovations & condo and apartment renovations. Plus our Award Winning Painter and Handyman for a Day Services. Our Painting Services including Kitchen Cabinet Painting and Spraying are specialties. Kitchen Design Services and Complete Kitchen Design, Build and Installation.
WEBSITE
https://www.thig.pro
YEAR ESTABLISHED
2011
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
20
RETURN POLICY
See website terms for details
PAYMENT METHOD
Cash, Cheques, Email Transfers, all Major Credit Cards
LICENSES
City of Toronto & Other Muncipalities in the GTA
MEMBERSHIPS
BBB, Homestars,
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
DIPLOMAS
Open 7 Days a Week Call or emailNow
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
PROJECT MINIMUM
400.00
BONDED
Yes
PROJECT RATE
$400.00 to $500,000.00+
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
1 Year Warranty
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