Kostas in Ajax

After our Master Bathroom reno with Lyons Home Improvements, we invited them back to do our basement. The basement was pretty much unfinished, so we started from scratch. After helping us finalize a layout that maximized the usable space in the basement, Lowell coordinated plumbing, electrical, windows, a walk-out (to be completed this spring since we started the project late in fall), framing, drywalling/plaster, spray-foam insulation, HVAC (rearranged vents for more headroom) - I think you get the picture - he's got a guy for all your needs. Like our bathroom, Lowell sweated the details - where to put doors, lights, switches - etc. He was quite responsive as we made changes along the way including adding a kitchenette. Both Lowell and his crew are friendly, and respectful while on the job. They take the initiative and ensure that you are aware if anything unexpected comes up. We also have a toddler who still takes naps; Lowell made sure we knew when noisy work was going to take place or tried to schedule around our son's activities. At the end of the day, you get what you ask for and some great insights and suggestions along the way - great value for money - we would recommend them and invite them back again.

We hired Lowell to reno our master bathroom on the recommendation of our realtor. He made an immediate positive impression with his recommendations and considerations to improve on our design. From a work perspective, he is efficient, conscientious and meticulous. Case in point on the latter – I came up with a complex tile design for the shower. He laid out the tiles on the floor to recreate the design and optimize the look and alignment from all angles. The final product was a perfectly balanced tile job with no “goofy” small pieces of tile in obvious places or errors made on the fly. He took the time to get it right the first time. Part of the reason he did this, was that he got to know us. He understood our likes and dislikes (especially mine), paid attention to those details. Don’t get me wrong though, it’s not just about the finish – for example, he used water-proof membrane in the shower to ensure that we would never have to destroy the tile work because of something so basic as a leak. Lowell also managed all the trades he brought in (e.g. plumbing and electrical). That meant that while my wife was worrying about her impending labour, she didn’t have to worry about who was coming when. In fact, Lowell was still working when we brought our baby home from the hospital. As tired and stressed as we were on the baby front, we never lost sleep over the reno. There were a few delays on the project due to the marble company we went with, but Lowell was mostly able to use his time effectively so that we lost the least amount of time possible. He is also not like contractors who bounce between jobs – he is with you day in and day out until the job gets done. How refreshing. We found him fairly priced, respectful and talented – which is why we brought him back to do our crown moulding and baseboards. I would definitely recommend him and will continue to use him.