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A variety of chores. A twin bed moved to the next room, a double bed moved from the basement to the second floor, the dryer exhaust system cleaned of lint, the dishwasher filter cleaned, two two-drawer metal file cabinets moved between rooms, lights under the cupboards not working. All these were done efficiently and competently. The work area was kept neat, furniture was moved with care, Max arrived promptly. I am highly satisfied and highly recommend Max.

I was kept informed of the whole process from estimate to scheduled work day to options for the short term and the long term. Mike was efficient and competent. The work areas were left clean and tidy. I would call on them again.

BD Lights (Kevin) responded quickly to my request for help to fix my garden landscape lighting system which had simply stopped working. Kevin came as arranged and discovered that it was simply the GFC button 'off'. He turned it 'on' and the whole system was back working. He replaced a couple of burnt out bulbs, checked out and repositioned the 7 light fixtures. I am highly impressed with his integrity and honesty in not making a big project out of a simple fix. I would call him back anytime for lighting work. I highly recommend BD Lights!!!

I was extremely satisfied with Kaayla's work on our bathrooms a couple of years ago. So I asked her to come again, this time to work on a walk-in shower in the basement which tends to attract mildew and to spruce up a powder room floor that gets a lot of traffic. Yet again, she brought these two areas looking as though they were just freshly built. She explained what she planned to do and what I could expect. She also gave me tips on how to keep mildew at bay in the shower stall. She is an expert in cleaning and maintaining grout and tile.

My daughter who is allergic to cats purchased a house that had two cats. So all trace of cat from the whole house had to be removed before she moved in. Matthew took this requirement seriously and did a thorough cleaning of the ducts. He also advised my daughter on what other steps she could take. My daughter is now comfortably enjoying her house.

OddJob.ca is a model company. They were clear in collecting information about the work that needed to be done, efficient in the estimate, clear in advising me on what to expect and how to prepare, and very efficient in scheduling the work. The quality of the work was excellent and the time it took was reasonable. I wish all service providers that I have to deal with were like company.

A section had to be cut out of my basement floor in order to have a sewer back-up valve installed. A removable cover had to be built to cover this section in a way that was flush with the original floor so that furniture could be placed on top. The original flooring did not have to be matched. Ali figured out a creative way to construct the removable cover that looked neat and was flush with the rest of the floor. Ali listened carefully to my concerns and requirements and consulted when necessary. He modified his ideas to suit my needs so that the final product met my expectations. I would recommend him highly.

After more than 10 years, the ducts needed cleaning. So did the bathroom exhaust vents. Paul of Capps Duct Cleaning provided a clear explanation of how to prepare the house for their work. He arrived on time, explained clearly what was going to be done, took care in maneuvering the equipment around the house, warned about the noise level while he worked, and gave a good estimate on how long the work would take. All precautions needed due to Covid were also clearly followed. I would highly recommend Capps Duct Cleaning to anyone.

After 14 years of regular use, the bathrooms and kitchen backsplash needed a major restoration. Kaayla was perfect for the job. She worked meticulously and thoroughly to remove moldy caulking, clean grimy caulking, and scrub both types of tiles - ceramic and stone. She also sealed the floor tiles. She is the ultimate professional. Her responses to my questions were clear and thorough. She explained clearly what I could expect in terms of noise and inconvenience. She made sure that we continued to have access to at least one bathroom while she was working. Her quotes were specific and understandable. She kept her work area tidy. She showed me how to easily keep the tiles clean. I wish all tradespeople were like her. My bathrooms and backsplash are now as good as new! I am so satisfied and grateful to Kaayla.

Over time, I collected a number of small electrical problems that needed fixing. Mohammad came at the arranged time and dealt with each issue with efficiency. He also explained clearly how he fixed the problem and provided me with further steps to take when the issue required other skills outside his profession.

I needed to replace a 13 year old washing machine. The sales rep gave me two options based on availability, dimensions, and two features that were important to me. The delivery was arranged and on time and trouble free.

Greg explained clearly the work that he recommended be done and how long it would take. He came on the agreed upon days and times and did the work efficiently and professionally. He also cleaned up the work area thoroughly after each work day. Greg is a true professional.

It was a Sunday morning. My stove lost power. Then the electric circuit to which my modem was connected lost power also. As a result I lost both internet service and landline phone service. I relied on my neighbourhood paper-based yellow pages book to find Easy Electric, the only electrician that advertised 24/7 service. He came within 3 hours and spent 3 hours to replace two damaged breakers and he also fixed two electrical outlets which he said were not properly grounded. He then explained why the problem developed and recommended that the whole panel be replaced. Otherwise, similar problems would occur with the other breakers. He gave an informal estimate for this work. I intend to get second and third opinions.

Daryl came to assess the work on the appointed day. He clearly explained what needed to be done and gave an estimate. He came on the arranged date, did the work with efficiency, a high level of proficiency and care. He pruned remaining branches in such a way that the tree shape was preserved. The clean-up afterwards was thorough.

Royal York Roofing came as scheduled and repaired the flashing that had been damaged by a wind storm. They were prompt and efficient. And the replacement flashing matched the damaged one.

The spin cycle of my clothes washer was working erratically. Either it was not spinning at all, or it did not stop spinning automatically. The technician performed diagnostics and made some adjustments. He determined that the machine was still in good condition and explained to me what I needed to do if it happened again. I was relieved that no repairs were needed and also that the technician did not take advantage of the situation to perform unneeded repairs. I also learned a lot more about how washing machines work.

Just a few days before Christmas, the front right dual element on my Kenmore stove stopped working. Steve promptly and efficiently gathered all the relevant info, obtained the correct part and installed it. Through it all, Steve kept us informed of the timeline, came during the time period that he said he would, and did the work speedily and professionally.

During a service call to perform annual maintenance on our furnace, Alberto of LB Heating and Air Conditioning noticed some problems in our 10-year old furnace caused by our 10-year old AC. Ted offered options and we decided to replace both units. The installations were done in a day efficiently and professionally. We look forward to enjoying the upgraded appliances and the energy savings.

A woodpecker had made a big hole in one of the exterior stucco walls of our house. We needed to have it sealed up because extreme cold weather was forecast. World Wide Stucco came quickly, patched the hole and repainted the area with matching paint. They did an excellent job.

Fred replaced two stair posts, pickets and handrails. He took great care to ensure that the new sections matched the style of the rest of the back deck. Based on our satisfaction with this work, we asked him to build a fence to replace a deteriorating cedar hedge. Again, he built the fence according to the specifications provided jointly by our neighbour and us in such a way that each side of the fence blended with the existing structures it was facing. Fred and his assistants worked efficiently, explained issues clearly and found creative solutions for them. He gave reliable time and cost estimates. His work is of the highest quality.

David came when he said he would, he understood the problem and what needed to be done and worked efficiently to deal with it. Exactly the help that I needed.

Glen came when he said that he could, quickly identified the problem, fixed it skillfully, and re-installed the bi-fold door. It was exactly what was needed. We couldn't ask for better service than that.

This is the second time that Valentin has provided plumbing services with efficiency, promptness, clarity, and excellent professionalism. He gives thorough explanation of the problems and options. He is an excellent plumber.

Valentin responded quickly, explained the problems clearly, suggested and implemented reasonable fixes, worked efficiently and charged very reasonable rates. He was extremely careful not to create a mess and he cleaned up very well afterwards. He is the best plumber I have dealt with in 40 years. I will definitely call him again for future projects.

We bought a house built by Audrius Vaidila and his company four years ago. At the time of purchase we were highly impressed with the architecture of the space, the design choices made, the features included, the attention to detail, and the quality of the work by all of the trades involved. After four years, we continue to be impressed and to enjoy trouble-free and gracious living in it. In addition, when friends who are active in one or more of the building trades visit, they are invariably impressed and give unsolicited testimonials on the quality of the work they observe in our house. We highly recommend Kingsmill Homes as a builder of high quality.