A and J Value Renovations

Basement Renovation
Toronto ON M3L 1S9
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1 review Mississauga, ON
10/10

Exceptional Condo Renovation Experience with Jason and His Crews!

We recently had the pleasure of working with Jason and his outstanding crew during our condo renovation, and we couldnt be happier with the results! From start to finish, their professionalism, expertise, and dedication made the entire process a breeze.

Jasons knowledge in the field is truly impressive. Whenever we had questions or ideas, he was always ready with valuable insights and suggestions. His willingness to explore better alternatives and leverage his experience was truly commendable. We appreciated his positive attitude and open-mindedness, as he never hesitated to find innovative solutions.

The entire team was hardworking and meticulous in their craft. They always arrived on time and maintained excellent communication throughout the project. It was a pleasure to have such polite and respectful individuals working in our home. Their attention to detail and commitment to quality were evident in every aspect of the renovation.

One standout addition that Jason implemented was a beautiful door in our Den, which has added a touch of elegance to the space. Furthermore, the transformation of our bathrooms, kitchen, and flooring was nothing short of remarkable. The skill and precision with which they executed these renovations were truly impressive.

We wholeheartedly recommend Jason and his crew for any renovation project. Their dedication, expertise, and ability to bring your vision to life make them an exceptional choice. It was a pleasure working with them, and we are beyond satisfied with the final outcome. Thank you, Jason, for creating our dream home!

Approximate cost of services:
$19,000.00
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Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are glad our team were able to help you with all the details to ensure your satisfaction! Enjoy your beautiful condo.

Colin in Toronto
Colin in Toronto
1 review Old Toronto, ON
3/10

Updated: Bathroom Renovation - works well with customers

Initial review, 2023: We hired Jason to combine a washroom and laundry room into one larger washroom. He is very skilled in multiple trades but also listens to customers for their input or preferences. He is clearly committed to ensuring his customers are happy. He and his crew are very fast workers, not by cutting corners, but by knowing what they're doing. In fact a few times he surprised us and our designer by being ready to proceed with some work (ex. the exact locations of the tub drain or electrical outlets, or the selection of tiling, etc.). He was here when he said he would be, and worked to finish as quickly as possible.
The only issues we ran into were that he is not meticulous, and he had to correct a few things (ex. some drywall touch ups, the toilet was installed slightly off-angle (i.e. rotated, not sloped), and we asked him to re-grade the shower floor more evenly). However he never hesitated to fix things.
As well, his contract is not detailed, and we were surprised to learn that he intended to not remove the 100 yr old lath and plaster on the exterior wall when the rest of the washroom would be new. But again, he works with his customers; he added this work in at no charge.
We would definitely use Jason again.
Update, Oct '24:
In Mar Jun 2024 water started leaking through our kitchen ceiling below the shower, intermittently at first then more frequently.

In late Jun we cut out a section of drywall in the ceiling, and found two things:
- very clear evidence of water damage on the drywall, and
- a separate, small (~ ¾ 1) stalactite hanging from the bottom of the waterproof rubber membrane in another area. Directly below it was a small mound of mineral buildup. This appears to have been a minor but persistent pinhole leak that was there for a very long time, presumably since installation.

Subsequent testing by spraying or pouring water in different areas of the shower confirmed that there was a significant leak in the back corner.

In July we advised Jason of the leak, and he came by shortly after to have a look. We were past the one year warranty period by a few months but Jason agreed to repair the shower (4-5 person-days of labour), and I purchased the tiles and a custom sized quartz piece for the top of the shower step. Jason repeatedly pressed me to agree to pay for the shower glass if it broke. I didnt, and fortunately it didnt break.

Sep Because we had recently replaced the hardwood flooring on the second floor and refinished the wood stairs, we asked Jason several times to put floor protection down. The crew started the repairs, but without any floor protection. As well, when we had opened the kitchen ceiling earlier we saw that the rubber membrane was installed directly on the rough subfloor boards. These boards have rough edges, nail heads, slivers etc. We spoke with Jason about the need to put a smoother layer (thin plywood, particle board, etc.) between the floor boards and the membrane. After several discussions, he finally agreed to do so. But then the crew laid the rubber membrane directly on the old floor boards. Again, I had to call Jason again and re-explain the situation to have this re-done as agreed.

Another issue: during the initial installation in 2023, the grading of the shower floor was problematic and had to be redone in areas. In the end, most of the floor drained adequately to the drain, but an area at the back was basically flat and took a long time to dry after a shower. So I reiterated with Jason the need to be very careful with the grading. Astonishingly though, they left an area about 2 sq ft directly in front of the linear drain that was lower than the drain! Not much lower, but enough to leave a shallow layer of water that wouldnt drain. To acknowledge, the crew did ask me to check the grade before installing the tiles; the areas I checked were okay, I just didnt check every single square foot.

So Jason sent his crew back again; the same crew, even though Id specifically told him I was not confident in them, and wanted a different crew. They removed the floor tiling and regraded it and still got it wrong! When I checked the grade after theyd installed the tiles I again found a small area lower than the drain. Its minor well live with it but thats three times in three tries it was done poorly.

I called Jason as the crew was finishing, to speak with him about it. During the call he told me or so I heard to spray water on the floor, presumably to see how much water stays there. I did that while one of his crew was watching. Jason called back very quickly, sounding upset, to ask why I was putting water on the floor before the grout had dried. When I said Because thats what you told me to do he got upset and couldnt seem to understand that regardless of what he actually said, thats what I heard. He essentially accused me of intentionally damaging the floor.

The next day I also noticed the floor tiles were installed on a slight angle. Theyre not parallel to any of the walls.

Jason does deserve credit for coming back after the warranty period. But his crews' quality is non-existent. The customer focus I spoke of in my first review was abandoned when he sent the same crew back.

If all you want is inexpensive work and youre not at all concerned about quality, Jason is probably a good deal. Everyone else should look elsewhere.

Approximate cost of services:
$35,000.00
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Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We look forward to helping you with a future renovation!

Private User
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Private User reviews Richmond Hill, ON
10/10

Great job, efficient and well done

Jason and his crew did an amazing job renovating our ensuite bathroom and kitchen. They started the job and finished on time as promised. They are neat and tidy in their work and clean up as they go. Were very happy with the job and would recommend Jason and A&J Renovations to our friends and family.

Approximate cost of services:
$25,000.00
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Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It was a pleasure working for you.

Private User
Private User
0 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Full Renovation Custom kitchen top to bottom

We used Jason to renovate our home. His work is amazing, top quality and very clean. Him and his team are very fast, he takes his time to explain everything to you and will go over and above to make you happy. I highly recommend Jason and he is the only guy I will ever call for renovations. He finished my house and now he will be doing another property for me as well as my business renovation. Thank you Jason and it’s been a pleasure working with you.

Approximate cost of services:
$80,000.00
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Thank you for the great review. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us.

Private User
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Private User reviews Mississauga, ON
10/10

Basement kitchen and main hallway and touch ups

Jason is great and very professional and takes time to triple check all details and if any problems arise he is quick to handle it with ease and professional fashion I really enjoyed working with him and plan on doing so again in the near future

I recommend 100%

Approximate cost of services:
$35,000.00
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Thank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us.

Paul in Toronto
Paul in Toronto
0 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Excellent

Jason and his crew are very efficient and responsive. He has renovated our apartment building units in GTA for the past 4 years.

Approximate cost of services:
$80,000.00
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It was a pleasure working for you Paul.

SP
SP
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Basement Renovation

Jason and his team did a fantastic job and renovated the basement from what it was to where it is now. They completed their jobs on time, handled every part of the contract that was written out and did as per expectations. There were a lot many issues such as frozen water pipes and the previous owner had done a poor job. Jason had to do a lot many changes to the wall, the floor and the piping to bring it to the standards. that are prevalent in the city. Overall a great job and completed on time.

Approximate cost of services:
$45,000.00
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We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. It was a pleasure working for you.

Jenia from Vaughan
Jenia from Vaughan
0 reviews Brampton, ON
10/10

Amazing Stairs project

Great experience overall. FAST, reliable and top notch results.
Jason is great to deal with and make life simple unlike most contractors.
Will hire again 100%.

Approximate cost of services:
$5,000.00
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We‘re glad to hear about your experience. Thank you for sharing!

Private User
Private User
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Full House renovation

Jason and his team are just awesome, professional and responsive before the job starts and most importantly when the job is done. Jason really makes sure you that the customer is happy with his work. He has worked for me for the past 4 years on small and major jobs, he is my go to guy for any repair, renovations or rebuild. Highly recommend!

Approximate cost of services:
$50,000.00
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Thank you for your kind words. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. It was a pleasure working for you.

jojoshad in Mississauga
jojoshad in Mississauga
1 review Mississauga, ON
10/10

Kitchen and bathroom

Jason and his crew completed an awesome job and renovated my kitchen, finished a 3 piece bathroom in the basement and replaced my hardwood and tiles on the main floor.

I would wholeheartedly recommend him and his team. Thank you Jason and I will be calling you to paint my entire home.

Approximate cost of services:
$60,000.00
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We are glad to hear about your experience. Thank you for sharing! We look forward to seeing you again.

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