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Repairing and painting walls
A review for The Fresh Coat Painting & Renovations
We had many areas of our house painted and we couldn't be happier. I have never seen anyone paint such a straight line! Ramin and his team were on time every day and the amount of prep they did in order to contain the mess was greatly appreciated. His painters were very quiet, respectful, and they worked incredibly hard. I would not hesitate to recommend Ramin and his team to others and I look forward to having them help us with other areas of our house.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.Duct repairs
A review for Oborne Contracting Inc.
We hired Oborne's team to help with some ductwork that wasn't installed properly and caused vent noises throughout. From the beginning his team was on time (early even), courteous, and knowledgeable. John came by one morning to take a look around and it was a pleasure talking about our issues with him - he takes the time to listen, to help his customers understand the job (process, terminology, final steps, etc.), and works hard to do it right. We enjoyed having them help us and we look forward to possibly working with them again. John, thanks for the zzzzzzzs!
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.Chandelier and Fixture Cleaning
A review for Sparkling Tears
We have an old chandelier that is very high in our foyer and it needed some major cleaning. I tried using the internet to find a reputable cleaning company, but came up with nothing. I saw the Sparkling Tears truck parked in our neighbourhood and decided to give them a call. From the beginning their customer service was top notch....Randy (who owns the company and works alongside his daughter) promptly communicated with me over email, he arrived on time and ready to work and his friendly nature made him a pleasure to work with. They did an amazing job on our chandelier, taught us how to clean our lower fixtures and even dusted the crown molding 20 feet high in our foyer. I was very pleased with their friendly nature and the job they did. I would not hesitate to call them again or refer them........Randy and his daughter are genuinely kind people that know their fixtures!!
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.Biweekly cleaning
A review for LUX Cleaning
We've used Lux for a few months now and I'm very happy with the job and their professionalism. They come on time every session, they take time to leave me notes, and Al is quick to respond to my emails. The house is immaculate and I love, love, love that they bring their own Eco-friendly cleaning products.
Company Response:
Hi Jenny, Thanks so much for your awesome recommendation and your kind words for your cleaning teams. We thoroughly enjoy cleaning your home and helping you with your busy family and work schedule. We will continue to work hard to provide you with the quality, service and value you have come to expect! All the very best. Al
Mold testing (and a little home advice on the side)
A review for AllMax Home Inspection
We had Alan test certain areas of our house for mold after noticing water damage and a funky smell......he came right away and quickly reported the lab results to us. The machine took a few minutes to gather air samples from each room and while we waited Alan allowed us to pick his brain regarding issues with our home (recorded in our home inspection done by someone else). He was respectful of the home inspector's report and provided a lot more detail! I also found his customer service (follow up phone calls, short time to respond to my messages, considerate messages related to my worry about the mold levels, etc.) was excellent.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.Interior painting and wallpaper removal
A review for Finer Edge Painting & Improvements
We had Finer Edge work for us at our previous home so we decided to go right to them again. They did a variety of jobs.....painted 3 rooms, removed wallpaper and prepped some areas for future work. Overall I was satisfied with the final job, but that's after I pointed out some flaws in their work and had to send a few emails to get my concerns addressed. The painters we had were sloppy....dripped paint on our marble floor and countertop, paint splatters on our white trim and they damaged our wood floor (little dents that didn't exist before). Plus they didn't get all of the wallpaper removed. They were able to fix their painting mistakes (because of my emails) but the dents and the wallpaper weren't fixed....the project manager just changed the quote instead. I think we just got sloppy workmen (project manager tried to justify my concerns saying these painters have worked for the company for 20 years) and it caused some stress! It's unfortunate, because the company did good work before. We still have work to be done....think I might use this opportunity to explore some other companies.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.Basement mold remediation
A review for Canada's Restoration Services : Mold & Asbestos Removal , Fire & Water Damage , Construction Services
We called Canada's Restoration Services to help with some suspicious areas in our basement. After lifting the carpet, mold and moisture were evident. Darren quickly gave us some suggestions of what could be the cause, and then he described the best procedure to fix the problem. He connected us with an air sample company and within days things were in action. Turns out the basement sample contained 80,000+ spores, compared to the air sample from outside of 600! Canada's Restoration Services came in the next day. They sealed our basement and started the process of abatement. After removing all of the drywall we found a buried window that wasn't properly closed off. A crack from the window to the corner of the floor was causing water to seep in....who knows how long this was happening! Darren checked in with us on a regular basis and he was quick to respond to emails. He was knowledgeable, considerate and reassuring. The team answered all our questions and worked hard from morning until evening. We had a very good experience with this company. Their customer service, experience, and hard work helped us realize we made the right choice.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.Spring cleaning
A review for Maple Creek Landscaping
We emailed Mark to come by for an estimate and he came within days. He was fair, professional and he gave us some sound advice. Just a few days later his crew arrived at our house and they did an amazing job. Our property looks great! They are coming back for some regular maintenance and I'm looking forward to it. Mark made everything very easy and we are happy that we found him!
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.Home inspection for purchase
A review for AA Elite Home Inspection Inc
Things we were happy with: John was friendly and professional He made himself available in a short amount of time He produced a comprehensive report soon after the inspection Why I wouldn't recommend this company: He didn't thoroughly report on the massive mold issue and foundation leak in the basement...which was visible to our eyes AFTER we bought the house ;-( ....we specifically asked him to investigate the room He subcontracted a roof inspector that suggested the roof would cost under one thousand to repair issues....after having multiple tradesmen in our attic and on our roof....the real quote is over seventy grand! Probably wouldn't have gone through with the house purchase if we knew that. Not sure either of them actually went on the roof!
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.Move
A review for Energy Crew Moving & Transportation
We had a wonderful experience with Energy Crew Movers. While booking the job, the customer service and communication was exceptional and quick. They even showed up early to get the job started. They were efficient, friendly, and well worth it. I've recommended them to a close friend and she loved them too.
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