Kelly and Charlie, Forest Hill

'We had the good fortune to have Skip recommended to us by a friend, and worked with him on a renovation of a historically-designated 90 year old apartment. Our vision was to restore it to its original gracious state, but with suitably-disguised modern conveniences. Skip 'got it' immediately and not only brought our dreams to life, but added to them with numerous creative suggestions of his own. The project consisted of totalling gutting and rebuilding the kitchen and bathroom, and electrical/plumbing changes and custom cabinetry throughout the unit. Skip managed the entire renovation with endless good humour and patience - coordinating everything from trades to appliance deliveries; but what sets him apart is the detail and design he brought to the project with his custom cabinetry thoughout the apartment. He recreated 1920's style pieces and built special storage units to match existing furnishings to create a look so seamless that visitors cannot tell what is original to the building and what is newly built. After seeing what Skip created for us, several neighbours in the building have been inspired to take on renovations of their own, and have spoken to him about working with them on their projects. We were also told that he was meticulous about maintaining a clean job site, something which was extremely important to us, as we were not yet living in the apartment and couldn't be on-site regularly. For anyone who wishes to work with someone obsessed with quality craftsmanship and in possession of great organizational skills and endless good nature, we recommend Skip with heartfelt enthusiasm and without hesitation."