Graeme Jennings from Old Toronto

Broke a window in my kids room and needed to find someone to replace it. Many places wanted to replace the whole window frame and glass but contacted Nick at A Plus and he gave a very reasonable quote for the job I needed done. Timing is always a challenge during COVID, but Nick kept in good communication and his timing and cost estimates came right inline. His team that came to measure the pane and then install it a few weeks later were friendly, courteous, and professional. What else do you want? Hire them.

I was looking for a contractor to fix my chimney cap on my house. Aside from the cap, my chimney appeared to be in a good state, so I did not believe I needed any kind of rebuild. Just needed someone to climb wayyyy up and seal my chimney (so I didn't wake up to baby birds in my living room again). Anyway, I exchanged emails with Daniel after talking to a couple contractors. Most guys were looking to put up a big scaffold and do a full repair on the top 5 layers of brick, which would cost a significant amount. Daniel came by, and he listened and looked at the problem and advised that I could easily get away with just some more cement on the top to seal it and to save the money for a full scaffold until I really needed a chimney repair. So for a quarter of the price, he said he could just get a crazy tall ladder and climb up and seal it off. Daniel was good about communication and the job was done within my desired timeframe, though I would say his timing/scheduling methods will require a bit of patience. It was not a complex job, so I can't comment on his technical aptitude, but he was trustworthy. He even came back to help put some gap-filler in an awkward/high up spot free of charge. I would recommend to others for roof fixes.

Woke up this chilly morning with frozen kitchen pipes. Called DrainWorks, was instantly connected to the main dispatcher. He was friendly and told me he would call back soon once he figured out timing. About an hour later, I received a call that a plumber would indeed be able to make it to me today with a fairly wide timeframe (to be expected on a day like today). About an hour into the start of the timeframe, he called and said the guy would be here in 30. The plumber Armando arrived, was polite, friendly, took his boots off without asking and was able to answer all of my questions with candor. He was able to unfreeze my pipes in record time after taking all the necessary precautions and warnings of potential issues. Great service and would not hesitate to call again.

I contracted Shepherd Renos for a smaller project which involved: Moving the door in our mud room to another wall, residing the outside, installing a closet, rewiring inside of mudroom and exterior, running electricity to garage, and wiring garage). As it was a smaller job, and not too technical, I was foremost looking for a contractor I could trust, not only in price but to leave alone inside my house all day. I met with Brett, and was right away impressed with his quiet confidence in the job ahead, but also just seemed like a great guy. His quote was not necessarily cheaper than another "cheap" competitor, however I felt like Brett would give the job the importance and attention I wanted. Overall, the project was completed well. Timing took longer than anticipated, but that was out of his control (perhaps manage expectations a bit better ahead of time). Many aspects of the job were done great, and Brett was flexible to changes. > For honesty and integrity, Brett gets a 10/10 > For skill and workmanship on exterior: 10/10 > For preplanning and pre-noting potential conflicts in design: 8/10 There were a couple design changes that could have been foreseen by an expert hand. Brett did not charge for the ones that were obviously due to a lack of planning. > For skill and workmanship on interior: 8/10 The interior, which has a need for a finer attention to detail was ok. There were some gaps in the trim, and the painting was not taken with as much care as a real painter (quick sanding down of walls to ensure smooth surface, and heavy application). But any of my point reductions are minor compared to my primary rating requirements. I would hire Brett again in a second.

Straight Edge was everything one should look for in a painter: On time and able to fit you into their schedule, respectful, professional, talented with a brush, and well priced. I contacted Miko as my project was only one room, and not a full house. He was able to come by for an assessment within my schedule, and he immediately impressed us with his knowledge of proper brush strokes (as we had an adjoining room for comparison that was recently and poorly painted by a contractor). Anyway, Miko gave his price, which was very competitive and was able to fit our project into his hectic December schedule. We were thrilled with the result and completely impressed with the quality of work. He left the kitchen clean and told us to call if we had any questions. Most importantly, he is a trust worthy hardworking guy who takes care and pride in his work. I will be using him again. Several times. So don't you all book him up when I need him next.

Contacted Joe about giving me a quote to do my roof on my old garage (which had real sizeable holes and severe leaking issues). He came by and gave a quote that was much cheaper than the big guys (and to do it properly, ie, rip off old roof). After deciding to hire him, it was a slight challenge getting in touch with him, but once I did, he had the job done within 2 days. The job was completed with care, and no shortcuts were taken (that I could tell). In fact, in accessing certain areas to finish the task, his crew did extra work. I would definitely hire him again (and am trying to for a small fix on my main roof).

Phoned up Clear-My-Junk for a pile of junk left in old garage from previous homeowner, including construction materials. These guys came in, had to walk to the back of my property (truck wouldn't fit down very narrow lane), and hauled stuff out. They were friendly and worked hard. They gave the price upfront, and within 40 minutes everything was done. I didn't really price-shop around, but the time and effort savings to me were huge. I would definitely recommend them. Straight forward labour and good guys. What more do you want in a Junk removal company?

Russ Fassulo blew us away with his passion for homes, and his attention to detail. Give him your time, and you will walk away far more knowledgable about not only the potential problems with your house but also HOW every part of your household works. I learnt more in the 5 hours I spent with him, than I could ever have in any other venue. We hired Russ on a recommendation from a co-worker. We just bought a house and naturally wanted our own home inspection done (vs a seller report). I had used another inspector before on another potential house, and that being my first inspection, I was impressed. But Russ brings home inspection to a new level. He incorporates technology that other guys don't have or choose not to use (dampness meters and infrared cameras - albeit at an extra charge). Now I have a list of maintenance "todo's" a mile long, but at least they are small and I can prevent problems before they become big. I find it hard to believe that first reviewer used Russ (who is Avanti). There must be a mix up there. I assure you, it was the best money I have spent (despite the stress of home inspections).

Joe and his associate came by my new house to do an inspection and possible spray before moving in. After walking around, he informed us that he didn't think we needed a spray and then followed up with an extensive walk through our house (inside and out) identifying potential areas of concern. As a pest inspector, he had us at his mercy - but he was a great, honest guy with smart insights into our property. 5 star service.

Zaid Movers are as described by many other reviewers. The movers David and Ray arrived on time, and quickly went to work - moving and organizing boxes. Our move ended up taking longer than I was expecting, but that is NO fault of David and Ray, who were tireless engines. These guys never stopped moving and never complained or wore anything less than a smile. They took care of our items and are highly recommended. The only minor hiccup, is I would have preferred a larger truck, as we had to do 2 loads. 9/10