Marian Scott in Toronto

Over the years living in Toronto I've been happy to provide reviews. This time I'm honoured to provide Red Robin Masonry with top stars all around. Our 100+ year old bungalow needed tuck pointing on one exterior wall. The job also required creative problem solving due to water seeping in at the top of a basement window. After John provided an estimate, we were booked quickly for the following week. Jay along with his fellow craftsman did an amazing job! The way Jay looked at a problem reminded me of MacGyver! He was determined to ensure no water would penetrate the extra layer of heavy plastic layered between the wooden slats and the new bricks. The heavy rainfall this afternoon kept us constantly checking the basement window. Fingers crossed, the window ledge was bone dry. Thanks also to Anna who was the most efficient office staff ever! After processing our invoice, she sent a receipt within 15 minutes. Her politeness and cheerfulness were very refreshing. Thanks again Red Robin. It's a pleasure to recommend you to family and friends. Last but not least, the quote and the final cost were bang on.

Chris and his crew did an amazing job removing a deceased lilac tree. A Higher Place Tree Care was the third quote we received. After meeting Chris in person we knew he was our guy. The work was done quickly and efficiently, with a thorough clean up beyond our expectations. The crew wore proper safety protection, another sign of a good company.

The mission statement of Focus Construction is exactly what anyone needs to know about this company: “Our purpose is to build and renovate homes to help clients realize their dream space. We excel at reliably providing a high quality product with an emphasis on customer experience. Our goal is to exceed expectations and foster lasting relationships.” My husband and I recently had our bathroom renovated, and the team at Focus Construction exceeded all expectations. Tim’s degree of professionalism was top-notch, exemplified by his willingness to accommodate our time-frame and comfort level during the week-long renovation. His attention to detail and overall quality control were unparalleled in terms of our experience with other contractors renovating our previous home. It was refreshing to hire a contracting company which A. listened to what we wanted, and B. created our dream space according to the plans agreed upon with a few minor revisions. We look forward to future projects headed up by Focus Construction.

Umbrella Renovations was recommended by a friend, and it's been the best reliable contracting service my husband and I have experienced in T.O. Lawrence Cass was quick to respond to our request for an estimate re renovating our basement. Work began promptly and was carried out timely and efficiently. Each crew of subcontractors was a joy to have in our home. Never did we feel uncertain about the scope of work, or the quality of workmanship. It was especially important to have the work start in the morning, and end not too late each day. Communication with both Lawrence and his work crew was never a problem: there were no misunderstandings or last-minute surprises. The only difference with the original quote had to do with our decision to add a sump pump to the waterproofing portion of the work. Having done our research on the best way to waterproof our basement, the sump pump was added after exterior weeping tiles were installed. The outside work was extensive (removal of the back deck and reinstalling it afterwards) in February, in sub-zero weather. Lawrence was very good at making sure everything was done to our expectations, before the final payment was settled. The scope of work, completed within two weeks except for the windows (on order), included exterior waterproofing, pargeting, installing ceiling tiles and fibre flooring, as well as plumbing work and a new laundry tub. Our basement feels so different now, it's a pleasure to do laundry. Even our cat must notice the difference (his litter box is located down there)!