Ours is a detached 2 storey house with a problem - the upper floor heated up during the summer months causing the a/c to run constantly. Although it ran constantly, the upper floor was never comfortable, and was sauna-like causing us to decamp to the basement. We had several suggestions to "fix" the problem, including a roofing contractor who convinced us to add 5 more vents to the roof to vent out hot attic air. Several hundred dollars later, there was absolutely no change. Reiner the reno coach then came in, measured the temperature in the attic on a warm day (65deg C, unbelievably), looked at the size of the a/c and the ducting system as well as the attic insulation before advising us to invest in reinsulating the attic. He provided a number of pointers, things to watch out for and companies for us to discuss with as well as an approximate cost. We took a leap of faith and engaged a contractor to insulate the attic (separate review follows) using eco-friendly foam. The results were night and day. We were so convinced we had to add additional airconditioning, it was amazing to solve the problem the "right" way that improved the value of the property as well as kept our energy bills down both in the summer and in the winter. Thank you Reiner!

Quite simply, Reiner Hoyer is the best friend a homeowner or renovator can possibly have. Our story appears to be fairly common. Tired of losing bidding wars over almost 2 years trying for a ready-to-move in house we purchased our home in May 2009. The house required a massive renovation, both 2nd and 3rd floors and basement, along with remodelling the kitchen, replacing the HVAC and doing the entire exterior. Entirely unprepared for such a massive project we took several months on our own replacing the roof, eavestroughing, interior demolition and engaging an HVAC contractor. However we had very little success on our own meeting and finding a suitable renovator who could bring the whole thing together into a finished livable home worthy of the substantial investment we were making. We had quickly reached a cross-roads and continuing on our own was becoming very difficult as we had neither the expertise nor the ability to oversee the numerous trades required to complete the job. Indeed, the HVAC company we had hired and were overseeing was in the middle of committing several mistakes (without permits) that would haunt us for a couple of months. We contracted with Reiner Hoyer in November after finding him on Homestars and thinking that taking him up on the 1 hour free visit was worth the risk. This was clearly one of the smartest decisions we ever made. Reiner was able to come in and help us avert potential disaster. He got 6 quotes from reputable renovators that we were able to compare and eventually made the decision to go with North Bay Kitchen and Baths Inc. Reiner helped us get our building permits very quickly and far more cost effective than anyone we had contacted. And whenever there was a problem he was always there with a plan B or C in his back pocket. Reiner is an easy guy to work with and having someone who had our best interests at heart was a real refreshing change. As we progressed through the job with NBKB it became clearer and clearer how important Reiner's contribution had been. When I see our house today I have no qualms in stating that I could very well have paid twise as much for half the house I currently have. We whole heartedly recommend Reiner for any project that you may be undertaking and hope it is as successful as ours.

We hired Reiner to help us evaluate a potential in Danforth. He was extremely helpful and was able to provide very valuable advice. He came out to the property to help us with the following: - Provide expertise / vision for the renovation He gave us great tips on what we could do with the space in order to maximize our return on investment. - Provided detailed and conservative estimates on costs, helping us prioritize the job to stay within budget.

Prior to Reiner's arrival we were struggling with getting plans for a potential major renovation off the ground. He was extremely helpful in quickly marshalling resources so that we could get a clear cost estimate of the time and money required to get our project to the finish line. Although we opted to not go forward with the project I would use Reiner's services in helping to coordinate large renovations at our next house.

We hired Reiner to help us evaluate a reno potential in High Park. He was extremely helpful and was able to provide very valuable advice. He came out to the property to help us with the following: - Provide expertise / vision for the renovation He gave us great tips on what we could do with the space in order to maximize our return on investment. - Provided detailed and conservative estimates on costs, helping us prioritize the job to stay within budget. - Even went above and beyond his duties to offer advice on handling multiple offers, purchase price, conditions in our contract, etc. Although we did not get the property in the end, we were very comfortable with our offer as we feel we made the most educated decision on the value of the property, with Reiner's help. Will definitely use his services again on future Reno projects.

Will give Reiner another 10/10 to add to the other reviews. My first home purchase was a 4plex. I am doing an extensive reno to two of the units that would become my living place and future rental apartments down the road. 5 months after closing, I was still without a building permit although coming close to signing with a GC. I went from being a renter to organizing a large construction project. I did not feel good about things. I came across Reiner and figured I had nothing to lose and set up a meeting. We met at the house and after listening to him, it was a no brainer to use his services. His experience as a former GC was easily palpable. That I was way over my head became obvious. He pointed out the contract I was planning on signing was GREATLY in favour of my selected GC being highly front loaded, without a holdback and without any real detail. After hiring him, we started off trying to get my selected GC to make the necessary changes. When that didn't happen, we started over. Reiner got more done in 3 weeks than I had managed in months. It is clear he enjoys his work and it seems easy as 2 plus 2 for him. I realize Reiner gets involved with Renos at various stages. Thankfully, this was before work got started in my case. His approach with my home was to define the scope of the work in as much detail as possible so that all costs are in the contract and there are less surprises during the reno which are inevitably more expensive at that point. He achieved this by getting a separate contract for the demolition to identify issues that needed to addressed. This worked out well. He got his hands dirty with regards to existing permit drawings and discovered: 1) A beam in new kitchen was structurally not feasible and suggested a much better design. 2) Engineer did not actually enter my home! 3) Determined that plans to remove dry wall to expose brick would lower fire rating. (to name a few) An excellent design suggestion was made to install a new staircase that will lead to a much better layout. Other practical advice was given from his perspective as a landlord knowing that my renovated space would be future rental units. If one is has no background in construction, you are forced to take the word of the GC, architect etc. on everything. There is great value in having Reiner in the picutre acting as a medium and levelling the playing field. Communication is also excellent as emails are generally returned in no time. Renovations are costly and hiring a consultant may seem like just another expense. However, the service Reiner provides is invaluable. I have no doubt his oversight to this point will lead to cost savings, better final product, and a smoother renovation without my reaching into my pocket constantly for surprises. Things are finally underway with my renovation and I have a level confidence that I would never have obtained doing it on my own. If you are planning a renovation, give Reiner a call as your experience will be as satisfactory as the other reviewers here.

If you have any type of work to be done in your home Reiner will surly come up with a qualified trade who you can count on. He gives great advice and is really helpful and gives you all the tools you need to make the right choice. Thank you Reiner

I heard this great saying by an unknown author that states, "PEACE COMES NOT FROM THE ABSENCE OF CONFLICT, BUT FROM THE ABILITY TO COPE WITH IT." Mr Reiner Hoyer of The Reno Coach, was VERY instrumental in helping me to cope with a conflict that I had encountered with my Contractor. A month after the job was completed, he said that I owed him almost $10,000 more on top of the $50,000 I had already paid him. As well, he was looking to collect Gst on the $50,000, which had been included in our orginal agreement, therefore already paid. I asked for an invoice showing what he did for the $50,000, as well as justifying how I could have ended up owing him so much more money. After a lot of smooth talk, bullying, and threats of legal action by the Contractor, I decided to look into what my options and rights were. That's when I came across to look into The Reno Coach website. I called, and Mr Reiner Hoyer came to my house the next day, at NO COST, to evaluate the work that had been done, as well as go over what little paper work I had had from the Contractor. He felt that I had a good case against NOT owing the Contractor anymore money. Mr Hoyer has been in this business a very long time, and maintains a very good reputation within this industry; So much so, that in court cases he is considered an "expert witness", which means his evaluations of a job holds a lot of weight in a court of law. He made me aware of the MANY laws that are out there to protect me as a consumer, as well as the laws that had been broken by my Contractor. From that day on, Mr Hoyer dealt with the Contractor directly. He reviewed all the paper work, and met with Contractor at my house, so that they could go over all the work that had been done. Finally, after weeks of going back and fourth, the dispute was resolved, and I ended up NOT owing the extra money. Thank goodness for people out there like Reiner Hoyer, who is not only aware of laws that are put into place that protect all consumers and contractors alike, but he also has a very good working knowledge of the construction industry, as such, he knows the market value of jobs either being sourced and/or that have completed. As a consumer, I would STRONGLY recommend using The Reno Coach. It's the best money I have ever spent!!! So, if you or anyone you know of, is having ANY difficulties what so ever with a contrator or a quote, please check out The Reno Coach at www.The-Reno-Coach.com. You will not be disappointed!!! Sue

We bought this small condo house and wanted to do some renovation. As first home buyers, we had no idea where to start, and were afraid of those horrible stories dealing with unprofessional contractors might happen to us. Luckily, we found Reiner via Homestars. After our first meeting, we were so impressed by his experience and knowledge. He helped us from the very beginning to the end. He screened contractors for us, helped us to decide which contractor to choose, kept us within our budget and was able to point out things we should be aware of as we walked through the process. He is patient, listens to what you say, and gives out solutions when any issues come up. We feel confident through the whole process knowing that someone professional and reliable is here looking out for us. Having his "cloud" around, saved us stress, time and money. We highly recommend The Reno Coach to anyone. They make your job completely hassle free for you! Had we known the service before we bought the house, we would have Reiner walk through the house with us before we give out the offer. knowing what to expect would save us time and money, and help us to decide whether it is the right one to buy. Again, thank you Reiner. You've done an exceptional job!

Reiner helped me to breathe new life into an older condo with exceptional bones. The result: a custom, classic urban loft with charm to spare! When I started the process, I couldn't even get a contractor to call me back to give a quote and I tried many on homestars. It seems many contractors don't like working on condos. If it wasn't for Reiner, I wouldn't even be out of the gate. I recommend Reiner to anyone who wants a pro to be on your side and help you achieve the best possible results with the fewest headaches. Take a look at the before and after pics. The results speak for themselves. Eva at Marinal Del Ray