Home Options Made Easy

Formerly LJ Custom Contracting / Active Baths
Kitchen & Bathroom - Cabinets & Design
Barrie ON L4M
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Roberto in Toronto
Roberto in Toronto
1 review Victoria Harbour, ON
10/10

Kitchen Renovation

The team at HOME were absolutely amazing with our home renovation. It was quite the challenge with the layout but Luke and his team figured out a plan and made it happen. We couldn't be happier with our new kitchen and amazing wine bar.

Our ensuite is up next and there is no other company I will be working with.

Thank you so much for the dream kitchen we have always wanted.

Efficient, on budget, and on time. Highly recommend

Approximate cost of services:
$95,000.00
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WOW Roberto, thank you so much for the review. You were a pleasure to work with and we can't wait for the next project. Enjoy your new space.

Cheryl in Markham
Cheryl in Markham
1 review Angus, ON
0/10

kitchen renovation

Luke charged us $18486.00 for pre-made MDF kitchen cabinets that cost $5585 as this is the amount billed to him from the supplier (it was on the packing slip the delivery guys left with me which he was not happy they left it with me). He was very dishonest and not transparent about his services. He charged $3500 for installation so it was a markup of $9000 for cheaply made cupboards. He did not advise I was getting MDF cupboards just showed me a door and I assumed it was wood with that price he charged. All the other services that I had them do were overcharged also. I was also overcharged for the quartz counter top with a cost of $6980 which was an additional cost. He charged me $1940 for a garbage pullout, spice rack and 24 cupboard pulls (that cost $9.69 from his supplier) with an installation charge of $845 for this service. I would have put my own pulls on and installed the spice rack and garbage insert for that price. These prices are before sales tax also. DO NOT GO TO THIS COMPANY you will regret it! My dream kitchen turned into a NIGHTMARE! He was not honest and TRANSPARENT about his products!

Approximate cost of services:
$61,000.00
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Company Response

Dear Cheryl,

We appreciate your feedback regarding the recent products you received. We apologize for any confusion that may have arisen. To ensure clarity, we provided a detailed record of finishes for your review and approval prior to initiating the process.

Regarding the cost of the cabinetry inadvertently sent by our manufacturer, it's important to note that the $18,000 you paid for your kitchen encompassed more than just the cabinetry itself. This figure included the cabinetry, delivery, white glove carry-in service, accessories, hardware, and installation—all of which were clearly outlined in the estimate you signed. While we regret any perception of being overcharged, it's worth mentioning that you extensively researched and compared prices for a year before returning to us. Our estimate meticulously delineated each item, affording you the opportunity to make informed decisions throughout the process, including the option to select products from alternative vendors.

The quartz you were quoted boasts North American origin and comes with a lifetime warranty, ensuring durability and longevity. While there may be cheaper alternatives available, we provided you with the most competitive price for this particular line.

We value your business and are committed to ensuring your satisfaction. Please do not hesitate to reach out should you have any further concerns or queries.

Best regards, The HOME Team

gaylesquires
gaylesquires
0 reviews Angus, ON
10/10

Kitchen renovation

We’re very happy with our beautiful new kitchen. The team from Home Options Made Easy did a great job. James was our main contact during the project .He was quick to respond to any questions or concerns. He and the whole team seem to be very hard workers. Alyx was very helpful with design decisions. We were impressed with the various trades people who worked on our kitchen as it was transformed day by day. Looking forward to hosting the first Christmas dinner in the lovely new kitchen.
Thank you James,Luke,Alyx,Peter,Matt and all

Approximate cost of services:
$40,000.00
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Thank you so much for your kind review, it was a pleasure working with you.

ST
ST
1 review Barrie, ON
10/10

Basement convertion to rental unit

Scope of work was clearly defined and executed. Delivery was in budget and on time. Professional service provided throughout.

Approximate cost of services:
$90,000.00
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Thank you very much for the kind review, we look forward to the next project :)

Ashley in Barrie
Ashley in Barrie
1 review Barrie, ON
0/10

Kitchen Reno - Cabinets

We had ordered kitchen cabinets from them back in February. Took them a while to place the order, forgot to order parts of kitchen and ordered incorrect parts. They were very unorganized and made this a terrible experience. I would not recommend!

Approximate cost of services:
$10,000.00
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Company Response

Hi Ashley,

We are sorry to hear you are not happy with your experience. Once we finalized the details with you the kitchen was ordered the next day. As for the missing parts, this was a misunderstanding between us on how you wanted to finish the fridge section. We then ordered the extra parts you wanted and got everything taken care of. From our last communications, we were under the impression that you were very happy with the final product and so you can understand our confusion with your review. Please let us know if there is anything we can do and we will be more than happy to accommodate you. Contact us either by phone 705-503-4663 or email info@homebarrie.com.

Randy
Randy
1 review Barrie, ON
10/10

KItchen and dining room renovation

My experience with this company and contractor was excellent. Starting from the quote, to the finish, it was a wonderful and event free experience. The design team was great at giving us ideas and respecting our vision too. The GC Cardin, who ran the kitchen, dining room, and other small renovations that were done, was easy to work with, very professional, and hard working. The follow up service was better than expected with all concerns dealt with quickly and efficiently. I highly recommend this team for your next renovation.

Approximate cost of services:
$40,000.00
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Hi Randy,

Thank you so much for the kind review, you were an absolute pleasure to deal with and we can't wait to start the next project. Drop by the Design Center anytime to say hi.

Ben G in Barrie
Ben G in Barrie
1 review Barrie, ON
10/10

Kitchen cabinets

Had Home Options Made Easy supply and installcthe cabinets for our kitchen reno and was very happy with the work done by Luke. He was fair, honest and did a great job. Would highly recommend.

Approximate cost of services:
$20,000.00
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Thank you for the wonderful review. It was a pleasure working with you.

Marie in Toronto
Marie in Toronto
3 reviews Barrie, ON
5/10

Kitchen reno

They are great with ideas but follow thru is terrible. on my third counter top and a very expensive bookcase that was to go under counter top is garbage. The contractor did not countersink a screw. Now it has a nice gouge and big scratch. They had to rebuild my dining room wall because they measured wrong. this is now a 7 month project and I will be doing business with another company for my bathroom. I don’t want them touching anything else. It’s a same because they are a Canadian company and use Canadian products.

Approximate cost of services:
$25,000.00
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Company Response

We are sorry you feel that we didn’t do our very best on this renovation as we strive to give the best experience for all our customers.
The first countertop was a misunderstanding of how you wished it to be finished. The countertop was removed and replaced with the desired overhang. The second one had a manufacturers blemish and so the Countertop Supplier replaced and reinstalled to which you expressed the seam was not to your liking. The countertop was installed by the best laminate countertop place in Barrie and the owner assured us that it was a standard seam as laminate countertop seams are glued together with bolts to hold them flat. As this is not quartz or granite there is not a way to eliminate feeling the seam a little bit.
The scratch on the bookcase is a very easy fix as it was built here in Barrie from our custom cabinet builder and the top can be replaced within a few minutes. Please contact us to arrange replacement of the top.
The wall extension was due to a measuring error unfortunately. When this was brought to your attention you were asked if you wanted the two end cabinets remade or if you would rather extend the wall a couple of inches to keep the larger cabinets. The decision was made to extend the wall and that you would take care of the painting after the patch was complete.
Again, we are sorry that you are unhappy with our efforts to make you happy with your new custom kitchen. We wish you well with your future renovations.

Steve W from Barrie
Steve W from Barrie
2 reviews Barrie, ON
10/10

Great Team, Excellent Work, Very Happy!!!

It was an absolute pleasure working with Luke, James and the entire HOME Team to redo our kitchen and main level...if we could give them 11 stars we would. From concept, to installation the HOME team exceeded every expectation and Luke's design to maximize our space blew us away....we absolutely love it and love entertaining in our new kitchen! Luke said he wanted to knock it out of the park and they did. You can shop around, but for quality, budget and overall pleasure to deal with HOME is your one stop contractor to suit any project.

Approximate cost of services:
$50.00
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Thank you so much for the great review. Working with you and Lisa was awesome and we can't wait for the next project. Stop by anytime and say Hello.

Mary-Ellen Viger from Barrie
Mary-Ellen Viger from Barrie
2 reviews Barrie, ON
9/10

Kitchen reno

It was a real pleasure to work with Rebecca, Luke and the rest of the team on my kitchen renovation. Any questions or minor issues were dealt with promptly. All steps from the initial demo to final details were handled with a high level of quality. I am very happy with my kitchen and would work with HOME again.

Approximate cost of services:
$30,000.00
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Thank you very much Mary-Ellen, we are glad you are happy with the project, can't wait for the next one :)

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Welcome Home. Home Options Made Easy is a renovation company that does it all including exclusive design appointments in our brand new Design Center. Specializing in renovations, remodeling, alterations, custom build, interior design, and products. It all starts at HOME. When you visit our showroom, our products instantly speak for ...
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