Mainland Ventures

Bathroom Renovation
Vancouver BC V5Y 3C1
Write a Review
Write a Review

Recommended Professionals

98%(66 reviews)
92%(119 reviews)
97%(16 reviews)
98%(66 reviews)
92%(119 reviews)
97%(16 reviews)
Star Score
Learn more about how StarScore uses a complex algorithm which considers a company's review ratings, responsiveness, reputation, and recency.

94%

This is the average rating based on homeowner reviews.
This indicates how long it's been since the last review.
Indicates how well a pro reacts to reviews and review-related interactions with Homeowners.
How well a company responds to Service Requests and Reviews.
Reviews by rating (past 12 months)

Reviews for Mainland Ventures

Average customer rating:
9.9 10 (137 reviews)

Sort by

Jason Galloway in Vancouver
Jason Galloway in Vancouver
2 reviews VANCOUVER, BC
10/10

General Contracting

Full renovation to my condo was managed and completed by Mainland Ventures. Paul was great. Extremely organized, patient and knowledgable. The work site and common areas was kept clean and tidy. The work included demolition, drywall, paining, and finishing. Paul's crew was polite professional and knowledgable. I have no complaints with the service and would reccomend to anyone looking to have any work done.

Approximate cost of services:
$15,000.00
Was this review helpful?
Company Response

Jason, thank you for your review. Working on projects like your condo renovation are truly memorable. Your impeccable taste of high quality finishing products makes the project more like art creation than work. Your stellar organization of the product selection and delivery contributed to the smooth and seamless completion. I look forward to working with you on future projects.

Susan in Vancouver
Susan in Vancouver
1 review W VANCOUVER, BC
10/10

Reno of leaky roof, decks garage, siding

We had Paul and Mainland Venture referred to us by friends who were happy with their work. An older home is always full of surprises and Paul was excellent to deal with. His crew were professional courteous and quiet .They tidied up at the end of the day and kept disruption to a minimum. I would definitely call on Paul again and would recommend Mainland Venture with confidence.

Approximate cost of services:
$80,000.00
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful?
Company Response

Thank you Susan for your prompt, and very supportive review of my company. It is always immensely gratifying when a referred customer is able to feel as satisfied with our work as the referring client. Word of mouth is the most important advertising that we have (aside from Homestars of course ;) and keeping our reputation as industry leaders in the home improvement field is out first priority. It was a pleasure meeting and working with you and your family. Thank you again.

Jennifer in North vancouver
Jennifer in North vancouver
1 review NORTH VANCOUVER, BC
10/10

Basement Family Room & Upstairs Renovations

Quality? On Budget? On Time? Most contractors would say "pick one".
Mainland Ventures has exceeded my expectations and achieved all 3 important factors and with a smile! Paul and crew are courteous and professional and add extra care to ALL small details. The finishing millwork completed on window sills, ledges, crown molding and baseboards is beautiful and displays craftsmanship of a quality tradesman. (So missing from most home renovations.) Mainland Ventures adds new meaning to "You get what you pay for". Subtrades and Paul were ALWAYS on time, worked hard, yet were kind and VERY CLEAN while in my home.
Paul offered great solutions to challenging area's of the home, and made the project run smoothly. Any questions or concerns calls were returned promptly. Great communication and teamwork between home owner and his crew.
Mainland Ventures: Paul Pharaon and Co- should become a household name for all Renovations projects, big or small! What a wonderful experience working with such a great group of people. I trust them completely and would recommend them to anyone with any size project.

Approximate cost of services:
$25,000.00
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful?
Company Response

Your compliments of my company are too kind. Sorry for the slight delay in responding though...it has been a very busy summer for MLV. It was a pleasure meeting and working with you Jenn. Your exceptional organizational skills made completing your project a delight. When a homeowners knows exactly what they want, and where, it makes my job too easy. Therefore, I have to say that you must take some credit for the quality outcome. It is truly satisfying to know that I was able to exceed your expectations on your project and I am looking forward to working with you again on the main floor! Say hi to T and R for me ;)

Ian in Vancouver
Ian in Vancouver
1 review Vancouver, BC
10/10

Kitchen reno

Great work, exactly what we asked for. Paul P. listened (and heard!) all of our needs and changes. His cabinet maker Keith (a perfectionist I think) did an awesome job with what we wanted and made great suggestions. The tile is beautiful as well as our new 3" thick European beech butcher-block counter. The cost came in lower than estimated.
Thanks Paul!

Approximate cost of services:
$8,600.00
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful?
Company Response

It was an absolute pleasure working with you and Alyssa. Your home was already stunning but I’m very pleased we were able to make your design ideas a reality! The custom countertop was such a great idea and looks fantastic! I hope you both have many years of enjoyment in your newly updated kitchen and truly lovely home. All the very best to you.

Christine B in West vancouver
Christine B in West vancouver
1 review WEST VANCOUVER, BC
10/10

Total apartment renovation

Paul Pharaon's personality convinced me that we could "get on", particularly, as he acknowledged my little dog! He listened, and was mindful of my practical constraints, re costs, time frame, and the fact that I was concerned for the disruption to the other residents in the building, etc. I wanted everything done "above board"!
His sub-trades were super guys, who made everything look easy and nothing was too much trouble. They were professional perfectionists, clean and polite and, we had many giggles together!
I highly recommend Paul and his team, he guarantees his work, is available at any time, and returns calls promptly - very important! He's followed-up on the odd issue and put things right - no quibble!
Lastly, I had no complaints from within the building!
I've since, recommended him to other residents in the building, as others had done so to me.
Mainland Ventures Corporation, with Paul Pharaon, were a great find!

Approximate cost of services:
$100,000.00
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful?
Company Response

Christine first off thank you for participating on this on-line forum despite your initial reservations in doing so. Your words are very kind. It was truly a pleasure meeting and working with you and Dolly! Whether you have two or four legs, you all become my priority and like part of the family. In fact, I feel like "T" estates is a second home now that I'm working a couple of floors down. I know the guys are especially happy to be back and seeing you and the other residents whom we've become so fond of. I'm not sure what we'll do after the current job is done...maybe we'll have to buy a place collectively so we can stay! See you and Dolly very soon I'm sure.

A & B in Vancouver
A & B in Vancouver
2 reviews VANCOUVER, BC
9/10

Renovations

Paul and his team did an excellent job with my home renovation. They were extremely courteous and kept my house very clean and livable throughout the project. I was very impressed at how clean he kept the house despite all the work that was being done in a small space.

Paul has great attention to detail and I mostly valued his excellent ongoing contact and communication during the job. This was my first experience of a home renovation and had heard many horror stories from friends and colleagues. However, Paul and his crew surprised me!

Not only was the work done with great quality but completed on time and within budget. I appreciated Paul's suggestions from start to finish on design ideas as well as ways to save money and get the most value for our money.

In cases when a few challenges arose, Paul went above and beyond with his trades team to ensure that I was satisfied. Providing me with options, costs and his professional opinion. All highly appreciated!

I hope to work with Paul again in the near future. He made the renovations seem so easy, I'm ready to tackle another project! :)

My cats and neighbor miss him too!

Thanks Paul!

Approximate cost of services:
$45,000.00
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful?
Company Response

I am so glad that we were able to make your renovation a pleasant experience. All too often, I hear of awful situations that arise when people renovate their homes. The home owners comfort, budget, and needs should always be paramount when starting a major project that could, if not handled and organized properly, result in major disruption and stress. The process of renovating an existing home (while the family continues to live in it) is significantly different than doing a new construction or a project where the property is empty. Thank you very much for taking the time to write such a glowing review of me and my company. Any time you are ready to tackle another project I would be thrilled to work with you, B, and the cats again! All the very best to you.

Shelley in Vancouver
Shelley in Vancouver
1 review Vancouver, BC
10/10

kk - Suite renovation

The company was very timely with getting the estimate and delivered on the dates requested. Our timeframes were met and they stayed within budget.

Part of the renovation wasn't going to work due to waterline issues, but the company was able to come up with a alternate plan that still kept on time and on budget.

Approximate cost of services:
$6,000.00
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful?
Company Response

Shelley I appreciate the time you took to rate the experience you had working with me on your suite renovation. At Mainland Ventures we pride ourselves on being able to stay within a budget that we set for the clients, even when special circumstances arise. All the very best to you and the boys!

Mark Wellburn in Vancouver
Mark Wellburn in Vancouver
1 review VANCOUVER, BC
10/10

Dormer and bathroom Reno

High Quality work, Very satisfied. would strongly recommend to anyone who needs a reno whether its big or small, timely and efficient. The job went smoothly and Pauls employees were courteous and helpful.

Approximate cost of services:
$40,000.00
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful?
Company Response

Mark, I am very pleased to have met you and been offered the opportunity to help resolve the structural and craftsmanship issues left by your previous contractor. It never ceases to amaze me what some “contractors” will try and pass off to their clients as acceptable. You, Nikki (and Russell) were a pleasure to have worked with. Wishing you many years of enjoyment in your newly updated and now structurally sound home. All the very best!

Tim and Linda in Coquitlam
Tim and Linda in Coquitlam
1 review Coquitlam, BC
10/10

Kitchen Renovation

Mainland Ventures transformed our 30 year old out-dated kitchen into an amazing work space to be admired and enjoyed. We were very impressed with Paul's professionalism, his appreciation of our time and budget restraints. He completed the project in the time estimated and did so within the financial estimate we agreed upon. His tradesmen were also excellent to work with, always arrived at the agreed upon time, and spoke very highly of their employer. Paul and Mainland have renewed our faith in contractors by providing excellent work ethics, and a superb finished result in our kitchen. We would highly recomment Paul to anyone in need of a renovation project. He is truly a professional at what he does!

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
Was this review helpful?
Company Response

Tim and Linda, Thank you very much for your kindly worded review. It was a pleasure meeting and working with you both. Wishing you and your family many years of enjoyment in your beautiful kitchen.

Pauline in Vancouver
Pauline in Vancouver
4 reviews W VANCOUVER, BC
10/10

kitchen renovation

After nearly one year, our kitchen continues to be admired. We contracted Mainland Ventures to completely renovate our old kitchen in our equally old house, and the resulting space is efficient and looks great. The work was completed in the estimated time (9 weeks), and any changes to the budget - brought about by unanticipated structural complications - were discussed ahead of time. The work was carried out efficiently and neatly. And most importantly, everyone working on the project was extremely pleasant, courteous, and professional. We have no complaints about this company.

Approximate cost of services:
$35,000.00
Was this review helpful?
Company Response

Pauline thank you for your review. It was a true pleasure working for you and Allan. All the best to you both in 2011!

The reviews on this page are the subjective opinion of the Author and not of HomeStars Inc.

More about Mainland Ventures

Mainland Ventures Corp. is a renovations and restorations company working primarily in the Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island, and Sunshine Coast areas. Our pride stems from the ability to work with the homeowner in developing a design, style, and a work timeline that fits within the customer’s budget, and needs. Moreover, ...
Company profile information is not moderated by HomeStars. Ask the contractor to verify before hiring.
Looking for Bathroom Renovation pros in Burnaby?