Jennifer in Calgary

I called Rhino Mechanical with an urgent need for a plumber to check the hot water tank at my rental property. He was very responsive, and was at the site within 2 hours. He phoned me to keep me updated on the problem frequently. Unlike many other plumbers I phoned, he didn't immediately conclude that I needed a complete water tank replacement (which would have cost over $1000). He was very honest in telling me what the problem was, he fixed it immediately, and only charged for an hour of time.

Chinook Upholstery has a great selection of fabrics. The staff were very knowledgeable and took the time to understand what I was looking for. They then proceeded to help me find a fabric suitable for my decor and also in a good price range. I don't think it would be a good place to shop without their assistance as there are thousands of fabrics, and it is hard to differentiate between them all.

Overall, we are happy with the securtek alarm system. However, their service is slow. When we were looking for a repair to our basement alarm sensors, it took a few calls back and forth to get it set up. Also, we have changed emergency contact names a few times, and I've found that they don't make the necessary changes until I call back to follow up.

When we were looking for an air conditioner, we contacted Fagnan's for a quote. We went with them because their price was competitive, and we felt they were very honest - eg: they did not try to sell us on two units like many others did, even though we have two furnaces. He was very honest in saying that we should just get one unit first, and if we felt it was needed in the future, they would supply the second as well.

Divine Hardwood had a good selection and they were very helpful in the selection process, explaining the pros and cons of each flooring type. Unlike other hardwood flooring installers, they didn't charge extra for a diagonal layout of hardwood. They also came after one year to repair/glue any squeaky floorboards with no questions asked.

Dennis at gold aquariums is very helpful and knowledgable about fish. He does not try to sell anything that isn't healthy. Also the prices for his fish and supplies is unbeatable in the city.

I always stop at Urban Barn to get home decor ideas or shop for gifts. They have friendly staff, and always take the time to ask how they can help. If you sign up for their email list, they will also send promotions and sale information to you.

We selected our kitchen cabinets from legacy kitchens and were pleased with the selection they offered. The staff provided good suggestions to ensure we got value, even though the prices seemed high at times. The 3D drawings they provide really help to visualize what you are ordering.

Yard Force handled our sod installation and rockwork in a professional and timely manner. They had adequate staff to do the work in as little time as possible, which meant little interruption to us. They also don't take payment until the work is complete, which gives assurance that the job will be done well.

Alarm Force provides a great service that gives us peace of mind. The installers are very quick and professional, and the options offer a good selection to meet our needs. When we had an issue with our alarm, they responded in a very timely manner.

We shopped around for window coverings at many different places, and found that the service, price and selection at Calgary Window Fashions was great. They were helpful with selecting the brand and type of window covering for each room, and did timely quotes and installation.

We built our first home with Jayman and were very pleased with the sales staff at the showhome, and also with the service support after we took possession. Although this was not a custom home, there were many options that the builder made available. We ended up getting possession of our home a week earlier than planned, which was unheard of.

We built our second home with Cedarglen and found that from end-to-end, they were professional, reasonable, and responsive. We wanted a very customized home, and found that Cedarglen accomodated all the changes we wanted to make, and their costs for upgrades were less than other homebuilders that we were considering. When we took possession of our home, it was 99% complete, with only a few minor things that Cedarglen had to come back to fix (eg: a vanity mirror). What we found was that the service personnel were even pickier than us, in identifying deficiencies. This shows that they are committed to quality. We have recommended Cedarglen to many friends and family.