Andy in Roncesvalles

Our recently purchased 100-year-old home had severe deterioration of bricks (freeze-thaw) and botched renos (mudroom extension and window replacements, where bricks had slumped or cracked). We were looking for a company that could do heritage restoration (not just bricklayers) using sympathetic materials and traditional techniques. Barkley Hunt's company did a fantastic job. They procured salavaged bricks and new stone that matched, and used lime-based mortar which is essential in any Toronto home over 60 years old. The reconstructed walls blend in perfectly. In the tricky spots Barkley used amazing problemsolving to overcome some challenges associated with poor work of the past. Barkley's daily communication meant I got the job I wanted, and extra work was taken on only with full consultation including on price. My only discontent was that different team members work on the house did not perfect match mortar color in some limited places (but it is hardly noticeable). All in all, our house has been RESTORED and it looks great.

After getting 3 quotes, we chose Alpine based on price and meeting our specifications (including my insistence to see paper work on insurance, WSIB, and ratings for open flame). I wanted an architectural shingle and attention to detail on the aluminum work in order to preserve the house's 100 year old charm (or at least not cover it up). And we got it. The end product was superb and has given the house a whole new look. The assigned foreman was communicative and relayed my requests (small and large) to the crews as the work proceeded, even if pushing back on me once in a while. Nevertheless, I warn anyone hiring this company to do their own quality control. On several occasions i had to ask for work to be fixed because it was just plain messy or poor quality. Final note, I've had two warranty calls to the company on this roof...both were met promptly.