YYC General Contractors

Formerly The Mudd Monkey
General Contractors
Calgary AB T2Z 1E7
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9.4 10 (83 reviews)

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Private User
Private User
0 reviews Calgary, AB
10/10

Basement construction

YYC General Contractors displayed a high level of expertise and professionalism rarely seen during the construction of my basement.

I strongly recommend them to anyone that needs to build their basement

Their charges are reasonable as well.

Good job Barry.

Approximate cost of services:
$38,000.00
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Thank you so much Justin

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Calgary, AB
10/10

Garage Drywall

Barry did a great job of drywalling my garage, working to a very high standard. Thank you very much!

Approximate cost of services:
$5,000.00
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Thank you very much

D Koch
D Koch
1 review Calgary, AB
10/10

Basement Development

Barry did a fantastic job on our basement development. Even though it wasn't that big of a job, Barry is very professional, communicates well and shows up when he says he will .
His contractors were also very professional and did a great job.
We would definitely recommend The Mudd Monkey for any renovation job you have.

Approximate cost of services:
$16,000.00
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Dean thank you for the great review. I hope you enjoy your basement.

David in Toronto
David in Toronto
1 review Calgary, AB
10/10

Basement Drywalling

I have hired Barry twice now and have been 100% satisfied both times! This time, since I was working from home, I got a better idea of just how much Barry and his team care about quality.
The guys that hung the boards were great guys that showed me all the tricks they use to ensure a solid installation which avoids future problems.
Barry's mudding and taping was top notch! After painting it looks incredible. (he also offers to come back to do touch ups and any warranty repairs)

My favourite part of working with Barry is the communication. Barry is in constant communication with you so that you are never wondering when something is going to happen, you always know.

Approximate cost of services:
$6,600.00
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Thank you David for taking the time to express your appreciation you were fantastic to work for.

Barry

Zach
Zach
1 review Calgary, AB
10/10

Basement Bathroom

Barry was great to deal with and very professional.
He does the simple things extremely well:
-Barry or his trades showed up on time whenever scheduled
- Barry was easy to reach or respond when needed
- The quote matched my final bill
- The quality of work and finish exceeded our expectations

Thank you Barry for all your hard work and please pass along our thanks to your fantastic Sub-contractors who all did a great job.

Zach

Approximate cost of services:
$6,000.00
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Zach thank you so much! you were fantastic to work for. I really appreciate you taking time to review both me and our sub-trades it's nice to be appreciated for the work you do. I definitely will pass on your expressions of appreciation to the Guys.

Cory in Calgary
Cory in Calgary
2 reviews Calgary, AB
3/10

Full Basement Development

Full basement reno was completed Dec 2019. Started Aug 2019. The project started off fairly well, we had a scope of work, itemized lists and finishes expectation that we went over with Barry. Agreed upon and proceeded, with drawings supplied to Barry. Mudd Monkey is his company but he is a General Contractor hiring multiple sub trades for the work. No issue if you have good trades that you use. I would hesitate to say they were all really good as I found a number of issues arising from quality of work and following drawings. Trades would have to come back and fix and hold other progress. I wasn't sure about the type of review I would leave until July this year we noticed in the bathroom that there was always a lot of additional condensation in the room and ceiling around the fan area. Had thought the fan under sized, so decided to replace. This is what changed my mind on posting, as I inspected what was required to change the fan I found out the bathroom fan vent was not connected to any exterior ducting, they vented into the ceiling area. Pictures. There's the fan, and the exterior duct that is only attached at the house wall sitting on the ceiling insulation. I called, emailed and resubmitted requests for warranty work from Barry through all means and multiple times. Never did I get a reply after a couple weeks and had to repair on own out of my pocket for $1500, thanks Barry appreciate the year warranty you kept talking about and for all your experience and service you talk I am disappointed. There were other items I was willing to over look where others would have demanded you replace. I won't bash on the whole as I accepted the work in the end but venting to the ceiling is poor detail to overlook and could have caused excessive damage if not caught.
Use if you like but stay on top of the project and check the work through out, only as good as the trades.

Approximate cost of services:
$38,000.00
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Cory, I’m sorry to hear that you’re dissatisfied with the job and feel something was missed. The trades followed the “drawings” Cory provided. If you’re questioning the quality and accuracy of the work, a more professional blueprint should have been provided, instead of a computer-generated sketch which was very difficult to read. I’m confident in my trades and their work. Cory I would have hoped if you had a concern about my tradesmen, you would have communicated that to me so we could resolved the issue. To my knowledge, the vent was connected properly since it passed city inspection at the rough-in stage. Any issues that arose after said inspection escaped my knowledge due to my surgery and work hiatus and recovery. If communication was missed while I was recuperating, I apologize. However, I pride myself on giving quality work and excellent customer service as my clientele can attest as per my other reviews.

Val in Toronto
Val in Toronto
1 review Calgary, AB
8/10

Basement drywall, TBar ceiling, bathroom after rough in

Barry provided a timely estimate and payment schedule. He was professional and his sub contractors did good work as well.
He communicated regularly with us regarding the timing of each part of the job. I would recommend Mudd Monkey.

Approximate cost of services:
$26,000.00
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Hi Val thank you for choosing Mudd Monkey to do your basement development. It was a pleasure working for you.

Richard in Calgary
Richard in Calgary
1 review Calgary, AB
10/10

Brilliant and friendly service

Barry was quick to respond and always on time. His communication was top notch, even though the job required a lot of coming and going, and patience he was always friendly and professional.

Would recommend to anyone, I'm very happy with the result.

Approximate cost of services:
$6,000.00
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Thank you very much for Choosing our Company to do your Basement.

Stephen in Toronto
Stephen in Toronto
1 review Calgary, AB
10/10

Basement Drywall, Mud, Tape and Ceiling Texture

The MUDD MONKEY is the best contractor I have ever done business with. Quick to respond to completing the cost estimate. Comprehensive quote. On time. Removed all debris. Good communication. Good value and quality work!

Approximate cost of services:
$5,500.00
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Thank you Stephen is was a real pleasure working with you to finish your Basement. I really appreciate the feedback.

Ja Calgary
Ja Calgary
1 review Calgary, AB
10/10

Mud / Tape Basement and Stairwell

Many compliments to Barry who first attended to view the site and prepare an estimate. Barry provided a timeline which was accurate and he was punctual each day he was working. Barry was personable, professional and clearly took pride in his work. The end result was excellent and we are very happy we went with The Mudd Monkey !!

Approximate cost of services:
$3,400.00
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Thank you so much Jason it was a pleasure working for you and your family.

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More about YYC General Contractors

Here are some of services we provide: Basement Developments, Bathrooms. Secondary Suites. Drywall, Taping, Painting, Flooring, Electrical and Plumbing. We provide Architectural Drawings and floor plans for Secondary suites , we manage that whole process as well as so much More.
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