Will C.

We had Denis, Eddie and James supply and instal 1.5" Enerfoil exterior insulation and Perfection Vinyl Shakes all around our house. We had a number of alterations through the process and Denis was very accommodating, and worked with us to ensure that we were truly happy with the final outcome. Great workmanship, great communication, great attitude and a willingness to make changes is what sets Denis far apart from other contractors, who may be less expensive, but are intolerable and regrettable to work with. It would be a pleasure to work with Denis again.

We hired Finer Edge to revitalize our custom wood storm door, frame and threshold, as well as to paint our exterior stucco and trim. We are very pleased with the result of the exterior stucco and trim. We are less than pleased with how our wood front entrance turned out. When we consulted with the visiting Finer Edge sales representative we clearly requested to have our wood storm door, frame and threshold sanded and stained. On our written contract it states: “Front door: Sand, stain, urethane front door and frame/threshold, one-side storm door”. The cost alone for the front entrance was $580 plus tax, which we thought was reasonable for the work involved. Based on the cost, which was not the lowest, what we agreed upon, and the positive reviews on Homestars, we choose Finer Edge over a number of other companies listed on Homestars. We were asked to choose a new stain and had the expectation that our old wood front entrance would look completely refinished with the new stain. After the first day on the job, the front entrance looked cleaned up and we asked if it would then be sanded and stained and to our surprise we were told that it had already been done and they were going to apply the urethane next. The terms sand and stain during our onsite consultation and on our contract ended up being just a light sanding of the surface, which was not down to the wood and an application of the new stain over the old stain. Had we known this and had this been made clear to us, which it wasn’t, we would not have proceeded. I have posted before and after pictures to show this. Before the work was performed, there were grey areas along the bottom half of the entrance. The front door itself, behind the storm door was not part of the work, but we choose a stain which would match the front door. When the sales representative visited us, he even said that they may have to take the storm door to their shop to get it done properly, but when the work started they didn’t take it at all and just did the work onsite. The after result can be clearly seen in the photo. Most of the grey is gone on the threshold but it can still be seen on the bottom pillars of frame on the far left and right. The storm door and frame does not look anything like the new stain we choose, which should have been closer in colour to the front door. The new stain was just applied over the old stain and can be seen by the unevenness of it. Had it been fully sanded, it would have been uniform. The entrance looks slightly better and shinier with the multiple coats of urethane that they applied, but it is not what we expected when we asked to have it sanded and restained. Our friends and neighbours barely noticed the difference and even asked when the work would be started. That all said, I would still recommend Finer Edge for painting and I give them a 10 for that, but I have to knock of points because of the front entrance. I would not recommend them for any sanding and staining of wood work.

My wife and I interviewed nine contractors before deciding on Oak Ridge Custom Homes. Jason and his team did a wonderful job, and we are quite happy with the end result. The scope of the project involved taking down structural walls to achieve an open concept look, replacing all our flooring from carpet to site-finished hardwood floors, remodelling our kitchen and bathrooms, new staircase, all new trim, painting, and more. This project took 5 months to complete, which was a just a bit longer than estimated. Budget-wise, we went over what we had planned on spending; however, we did add to the original project. Make sure to negotiate all costs before hand and beware of “while-you’re-at-it”s, and you should have no surprises. There were a few hiccups along the way (we weren’t too happy with the painter), but Jason could always be reached to deal with issues that arose. We are thankful for his patience and guidance throughout the process. Jason and his team were professional, courteous, and friendly, and a pleasure to deal with. We will definitely give him a call when we plan our next project. Thank you Jason and team for our beautiful house transformation!

We had almost two tonnes of renovation debris that we had to get rid of so we called Des, based on the reviews found here. He promptly dropped off a full sized dumpster bin the very same day which we could use for an entire week. The pricing was transparent and very reasonable, price of bin rental plus the dump fee, which is the price he pays, no markup, and depends on how much waste you have. His service was timely, pleasant and impeccable and we would definitely call upon him again if the need arises.

We hired Frank and his team to make the journey up to Unionville to gut our entire previously finished basement to the studs. There were two big rooms, laundry room, a bar and one two piece washroom totaling well over 1000 sq ft. Frank, Dan, Martin and Alex are truly great guys and it took the four of them less than two days to demo and fill a full sized disposal bin. The bin was promptly removed from our driveway right after with no damage. Frank did not hesitate to ask how much more his team should take out and they could have kept going but we thought they worked hard enough. Alex, Dan, Martin and Frank, a big thank you for the great work!

We contacted a number of highly recommended mould removal companies and found GreenStream Environmental to be the most thorough in their assessment and reasonable in their price. During the free consultation with Manny, he went through each room in our house from the attic to the basement looking for mould and asbestos. Since we plan on performing a number of renovations in the house, with our permission, Manny even pulled up under certain areas of the carpet during the inspection. Manny was very honest and knowledgeable and we felt very confident and comfortable with his team and method. His team worked three days straight removing all the improperly laid insulation batts, all the mould in our attic, which was over 1000 sq feet, as well as mould found in our bedroom. They were one of the most hard working and disciplined employees we have come across. Working all day in the attic in the summer is indeed one of the most dreadful things you can imagine and they did it with no sacrifice to the work performed or any complaints. The work was impeccable, they removed all the mould and afterwards painted the entire attic ceiling with mould resistant paint. I highly recommend Manny and his team to anyone who has mould related issues and would not hesitate to hire them again if we find mould in any other parts of the house. Thanks GreenStream!

We just moved from a home built in 2000 into a home that was built in the early 1970s and we wanted a thorough inspection of our home for peace of mind. Looking through HomeStars, my wife and I decided to hire Brent based on all the great reviews. We were not disappointed. Not only did he give us a thorough inspection of our home but he also gave us a lot of advice and tips on how to take care of our home and the larger property since we just took a lot of things for granted in our previous home. He spent over 3 hours going through everything in our home, inside and out and even found mould in our attic. Brent was very friendly and took the time to answer any and all of our questions, even afterwards via email when we had questions. I would not hesitate in recommending Brent to anyone looking to find out and assess the state of the home they are living in. Thank you Brent!