Best of '09 Toronto

These companies made the list of Best of 2009 based on the ratings and reviews from the homeowners that hired them. HomeStars is recognizing these companies for their exemplary work and service.

9.9 Carrocel Restorations Antique Retailers

I am very satisfied with what I have purchased from these guys. The best and most complete collections of antiques. Their products are not damaged and are very well cared for. … read more

Soroush from Richmond Hill, Feb 11, 2013

9.8 The Appliance Guy Appliance Repair

The Appliance Guy (Joe) was the best service/repairmen i have ever dealt with. He is very professional, clean-cut, friendly, and knowlegeable. He was on time and fixed my fridege on the spot with parts he had in stock in his vehicle. My impression is that he values his reputation above all else. ...

saker from Old Toronto, Jun 14, 2013

7.9 Sears Appliance Retailers

We purchased a refrigerator from Sears about 6 months ago. Great in-store service and friendly sales associate. Not too much pressure to buy (for a sales person, that is!). Our only complaint with Sears is related to a phone call we received later suggesting we buy an extended warranty. The d...

Len in Brampton, Jul 18, 2012

10 ARCHITALCAN Design, Inc. Architects

We hired Rocco to do the construction drawings to remove all of the interior walls on the main floor of our house, we had met with 3 other architects to discuss our project and after meeting Rocco we new we had found the right man for the job. Rocco was quick to respond to our questions and requ...

Darren Rapp from Etobicoke, Apr 07, 2013

9.1 The Steelworks Art Metal Work

James did a couple great jobs for us - stainless handrails inside the house and a neat steel fence outside. On both occasions Steelworks was prompt, professional, courteous and creative. Above all reliable and he really takes pride in his work. i would not hesitate to recommend.sam in Toronto, Nov 22, 2012

9.7 Asbescan Environmental Corp. Asbestos & Lead Removal

My house was for sale in April, home inspector found vermiculate containing Zonolite Less then 0.5 percent. I call for prices and asbescan provide me with a best price from fours others. After the job completed they provide me with clearance samples and letter of completion. Thanks Asbescan Team ...

Ted from Hamilton, Jun 10, 2013

9.4 Rusco Distributors Awnings & Canopies

I have a signed purchase agreement/Invoice and paid a cash deposit of 50% of total cost on April 29th and was promised delivery 10-14 days. It is now over 30 days, and the owner will not return my calls. He had made yet another promise to delivery before THIS weekend and won't answer my telepho...

Nancy from Vaughan, May 31, 2013

9.8 Sonoma Contracting Basement Renovation

We have done so well using HomeStars in the past that we did not hesitate to hire Sonoma based on their reviews. We were not disappointed. We wanted to have our basement dug down and underpinned and then finished. Sonoma's estimate was detailed and fair. We requested and received a quote with...

Mira in the Danforth, May 28, 2013

9.8 Servisol Home Improvements Bathroom Renovation

I recently moved into an older house that desperately needed some work done on it. The bathroom was the worst, so we started with that. We were recommended to this company by some friends and are extremely happy with the end result. Great staff, too. Will definitely be back!T. from Victoria, Feb 22, 2013

10 Cuvers BBQ Equipment & Service

Perfect experience, custom cover made exactly to requested measurements, delivered quickly, and excellent email response. We were contacted almost immediately after initial order request, and emailed when the item was ready and on the way. HIGHLY recommended...Stephen from Etobicoke, Jun 17, 2013

Another renovation, another success! After a couple of years of planning, we decided to fully renovate the ground floor of our 30 year old home. While no structural work was involved in this 4 month project, pretty much everything else was. Jeff's team took care of moving interior walls, electric...

Carmen&Peter in Mississauga, Dec 28, 2012

10 Mulligan Woodworking Ltd. Cabinetry & Millwork

We needed a office desk to fit an awkward area in our family room. Mulligan's were able to use an existing maple desk top, built the perfect cabinetry and drawers and did a superb job finishing and installing the unit. The work was completed on time at a reasonable cost with great customer serv...

Michael Stein from Oakville, Oct 02, 2012

10 B.B.G. Carpentry, Inc. Carpenters

John Groves did an excellent job with a complete bathroom redo and managing all the oddities of an old house. The final product looks great, in large part thanks to John's material and design advice. This is the third time we have contracted with BBG Carpentry and we continue to be very pleased ...

CM in Hillcrest, Jun 16, 2013

9.9 416-SO-CLEAN Carpet & Rug Cleaning & Repairing

I had them come over and clean my carpets today, I have to say I was very impressed. job well done! they show up on time and were very polite and friendly. the carpets look like new again!! I will definitely recommend this company to my friendsjanice from Oakville, Jun 06, 2013

9.8 Alliance Floor Source Carpet & Rug Retailers

FYI any first time home buyers or people who have never purchased flooring before. Alliance made this experience as stress free as possible!! We quoted quite a few flooring places and Alliance was the only one that gave us a quote for every possible thing we would have to pay for (under matting,...

teresa petosa from Markham, May 31, 2013

I wanted to install carpet for the stairs on the main floor and basement to prevent injuries to my dogs who like running up and down. Mark suggested the right carpet for my situation and at the same time keeping it aesthetically pleasing. Installers were very quick to install with no fuss. I'm ve...

jeffrey from Richmond Hill, Jun 18, 2013

7.4 Brooklyn Furniture Children's Furniture

The Canadian made bed is the best price compared to show room shops. Also bought the mattress which came with the box spring. A divine purchase since they delivered and assembled for me. You will have to wait for shipping as it seems they dont carry stock, about a month.Derrick Hoang from Toronto, Jan 21, 2013

10 A&A Masonry Chimney Build & Repair

We have had work done before from this company and it has been great. This time we had Dwight from them .. and he was great, and very personable, did an amazing job. Thanks!… read more

jen from Old Toronto, Jun 14, 2013

9.7 Custom Closet Organizers Inc. Shelving Outlet Closet & Storage Solutions

If you have a town house, and are lacking in space, and need to be efficient with what you have then Kaylie her father and the team at Custom Closets are the right people to work with. They are kind, patient, diligent, humble, and thorough. The pricing is 50% the quotes of other companies in the ...

Emile Solanki from Etobicoke, Apr 19, 2013

10 Elite Designed Concrete Inc. Concrete Contractors

Elite concrete did the above project for me 3 years ago. Raffy, Marcello and their entire teams are all very professional and each of them has his own specialty. I am always proud to show my friends and neighbors about their work. Recently, I called Raffy because there is a small area that need s...

Eva from Markham, Jun 08, 2013

9.7 TorontoGranite.com Countertops

Toronto Granite was absoluetly incredible. Vlad was amazing to deal with in the showroom! John was also incredible and helped us pick out the perfect counter and backsplash for our kitchen. Overall, it was such a great experience and we were so happy in the end. Install was wonderful and price wa...

homeowner from Old Toronto, Jun 11, 2013

Our deck was beginning to collapse and rotting in places. It was obviously self built by a previous owner probably 20 years ago. The framing was inadequate with some of the posts having only a foot of concrete beneath and others nothing. Alec gave us a very competitive quote. They had the old dec...

D. Cook from East York, Jun 02, 2013

9.9 The Demolition Boys Demolition

thank so much it wonderful just the floor no marks on the wall it clean nothing damage everything look great thanks again demolition boys you are really the mbest at want you do… read more

peter from York, Mar 15, 2013

We contacted Bravehart based on their excellent reviews on HomeStars and instinctively knew that they would be the right fit for our century old home renovation. We were right. Bravehart is a very professional, experienced and knowledgeable design/reno team. They are diligent, committed, cost-eff...

KK in Toronto, May 29, 2013

9.6 DrainWorks Plumbing Drain Services

This was the first time I used drain works and was very impressed with Chris L. He went out of his way to finish the job and did a very clean job. Pay for the estimate it's worth it in the end as you get excellent service from this company from the dispatch to the trades men, thanks for all you...

Elizabeth and John High Park, Jun 18, 2013

9.7 WaterWorks Plumbing and Drains, Inc. Drainage Contractors

I requested a service call for the water filtration system that is in the house I purchased a year ago. I'd never used a filtration system before, and because the system hadn't been used for the past year, I assumed the worst, and that it would need new filters, and possibly more. The office wa...

Cathy D from Old Toronto, Jun 16, 2013

9.8 Kingsway Carpets & Blinds Drapery & Curtains

We are very happy with the blinds and wood shutters from Kingsway Carpets and Blinds. The intsall process was quick, the product looks good and works well, its exactly what we wanted.… read more

Carol from Old Toronto, Apr 27, 2013

9.9 RA Rosati Drywall Inc. Dry Wall Contractors

We are a contractor who uses RA Rosati on a regular basis. He has worked on numerous jobs for us in the past year and we are always satisfied with the final product. Rob and his guys are very professional and are able to finish drywall to a perfect finish.Matthew from Kingsgate Construction Ltd., May 26, 2013

Very professional and trustworthy. I spoke with Kathy, who was very helpful in providing my estimate and giving me an idea of what to expect about the service, Rob called in advance of the service date to confirm the date and time. Rob and Scott showed up on time. They removed their shoes in ...

Karen Dhanraj from Brampton, Jun 17, 2013

9.9 Toronto Home Theater Electronic Retailers

Mike and his team gave me good, practical advice about setting up a home theatre system. The install was effective. Mike was responsive to my questions and direct in his answers. It was a pleasure to work with Mike and his team. He knows his stuff!ccalwell from Old Toronto, Jun 05, 2013

9.3 RCC Waterproofing Excavation

They came, did the work and the leak seemed to be fixed. The first major rain storm we had water in the basement again. I have been trying to arrange for them to come take a look, but it's like pulling teeth. They don't call you back. It's been 3-4 weeks and I'm no closer to having a resoluti...

JEFF from Whitby, Jun 18, 2013

9.8 Toronto Fence & Mr. Mole Fences & Gates

Excellent service and quality work. We needed 196 feet of 6' high fence in our backyard, and a new 12' x 12' lower deck. Work was done quickly and we are very satisfied with the quality of work. Old chain link and all garbage was removed. Great guys and great work.Stephen from Etobicoke, Jun 17, 2013

10 Soft Surfaces Fire & Water Damage Restoration

Fred was punctual, polite, and approachable. He did a good job in cleaning our basement carpet. He measured the area that needed to be cleaned first, and gave us an estimate. We did not have a chance to compare the prices since he was the first company we called. We simply replied on the good re...

Tara from North York, Mar 10, 2013

9.6 Wilkens Contracting Inc Fireplaces

Ernie Wilkens and his team have worked for me in the past with superb results, so I did not hesitate to call them when my retaining wall required repair. They couldn't find bricks the right size, so they cut down bricks to match (perfectly!) and did not charge me for the extra labour. An honest a...

Lynn in Etobicoke, Oct 25, 2012

10 Floorwood Solutions Inc. Floor Laying & Refinishing

I decided to go with Floorwood Solutions because unlike the others, it's just two blokes. It meant I knew exactly who was going to do the work. The problem with some of the other companies is that I had no idea who'd they'd contract it out to. When Robert came over to give us an estimate I was im...

Maria from Toronto, Dec 10, 2012

9.9 Frontier Flooring, Inc. Floor Retailers

Found the matching Mirage flooring for our new addition which was exactly the same colour to our existing living room we installed 12 years ago. Result is beautiful! Low pressure sales, great service, quick delivery. Very satisfied. Mirage installs so easily (way better than the cheap hardwood...

Shone from York, May 20, 2013

5.1 Leon's Furniture Furniture

Purchased above item from good old LEON's (NOT) and it was delivered damaged on June 7th, 2013, contacted a CSR the next day to advise them of the damages and requested a return of the items as the table mechanism was not working proper and the sodier on one of the tables legs had let go plus tw...

Janet Carey from Gloucester, Jun 18, 2013

10 Wood Specialties - Furniture Refinish & Repair

Jeff and his team of professionals did a fantastic job refinishing our antique dining set and our kitchen set. We are very happy with the results. Jeff went above and beyond ensuring we were satisfied with the work. I would definitely recommend Wood Specialties to anyone looking to have their fur...

Heather in Markham, Mar 14, 2013

9.8 Open Sesame Garage Doors & Hardware

We totally recommend Steve. He is prompt, honest, personable and his prices are the best. He is attentive to detail and he goes above and beyond. He even went to the store, bought paint, painted the trim around the two garage doors and left us the paint! C Sone in North york, May 23, 2013

9.9 The Franmac Group General Contractors

What do we have to say about The FranMac Group Inc.? Scope of the work: Two storey addition + a front addition. I will start by saying that Frank and Mark are very patient professionals. Originally, we contacted them around two years ago; however, due to various circumstances, it was last Augu...

teresa nairne in Toronto, Dec 27, 2012

Carson Dunlop & Associates Green Products & Services

10 North Shore Eavestroughing Gutters & Eavestroughs

I live out of town but own the house in Scarborough. I had to make all arrangements over the phone with Laura who was extremly helpful everytime I talked to her. The job was done as promised. They did a great job , looks wonderful and I would always recommend them. I would give them a 10 out ...

Bridget Bott from Scarborough, Jun 10, 2013

9.9 The Handyman Dan Handyman Services

Had a great experience with Dan! He was prompt, efficient, friendly and clean. He tackled my list easily and repaired some plaster, did some small roof repairs, hung a chandelier, and built a screen door for me in addition to a few other small jobs. I will use him again and would recommend him...

Kim in Guelph, Nov 28, 2011

Lowes staff was very helpful in selecting the right door for my patio, delivery and installation was on time and done right the first time.Very happy with the service from lowes and would do recommend them to anyone. &#...

marco from Toronto, Dec 07, 2012

10 CoreTemp Heating and Air Heating & Air Conditioning

Richard and his team did an amazing job. It was done very quickly and professionally. Their workmanship was very tidy, and well executed. Richard did everything he promised, and on the price we agreed upon. I would recommend this company to anyone. Denise Plociennik from Mississauga, Jun 09, 2013

9.8 Oborne Contracting Inc. Home Additions

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 wit...

gtj, Apr 22, 2013

9.9 Classic Home Inspections Inc. Home Inspection

I found Brent on this site, saw that he had good reviews so I booked him for my inspection. I have to say he is very patient, especially with me because I asked a lot of questions and he answered them all. He's very easy going and informative, everything was checked from the garage to the roof an...

Vanessa from Old Toronto, Jun 17, 2013

10 Integrity Electronics Home Theater

I called Vlad and he came in few hours later and installed my 42" flat screen HD TV and had it mounted. I was very impressed about his punctuality and his great friendly persona and his great vast knowledge of technical equipments. Kudos! Henry from Old Toronto, May 06, 2013

9.8 Maret's Quality Home Cleaning Ltd. House & Apartment Cleaning

Maret's team came to our house Saturday morning and spent 7 hours doing a full-on house clean. They were VERY thorough, thoughtful, efficient, and hard-working. The house is spotless. Even though the initial cleaning is expensive, it is totally worth it because my time is valuable and spending ha...

Caryl from East York, Jun 12, 2013

9.9 Prestige Maintenance Crew House Cleaning Exteriors

I contacted a number of other companies, most of whom never returned my calls, or were busy for several weeks. Sergio called me back promptly, and was able to clean the gutters that same day. It hasn't rained yet, so I don't know how much better they are working yet, but fingers crossed. There we...

Byron Mackay from Toronto, Jun 07, 2013

9.6 Juffs Roofing Ltd Insulation

Excellent job!- After adding an addition to our house, we suffered every winter for ten years from five foot long icicles at the back front and sides of the house. We wasted thousands of dollars on other contractors who completely failed to solve the problem. We then turned to Juffs Roofing. I a...

James Alcock from North York, Apr 01, 2013

We are very satisfied with Massimo's work on replacing parts of the wood posts that got rotten (it turned out to be better than what was proposed). In addition, the paint job is excellent on these posts and in some other areas of the outdoor that needed to be repainted. All in all, great job an...

Terry from Markham, Jun 14, 2013

9.8 Nanique Interiors Interior Design

When Nanette arrived at my home she put me completely at ease. I had six questions ready and she answered then efficiently, working in my thoughts on color. I loved her suggestions and could hardly wait to get started.Judy Wells from North York, May 30, 2013

9.8 Duralock Interlocking Interlocking Stone

Tony and his team provided great service and fair pricing. They completed in just days and i couldnt be any happier with the job. It has now been over 2 years and the driveway looks just as beautiul as it did when we first put it on. I will recommend you to anyone who is looking to do their drive...

Usman Younas from Mississauga, Jun 14, 2013

9.9 Des O'leary Disposal Junk Removal

The previous owner of our house had left a significant amount of junk behind our shed, and we needed to get rid of it. We called O'leary Disposal and Des came out the next day. His quote was very reasonable and he loaded everything himself. We were very happy with the service and would not hesita...

Adam Snow in Toronto, Jun 05, 2013

9.5 Kitchen Designers Plus - No Longer In Business Kitchen & Bathroom - Cabinets & Design

Our kitchen was completed and we were reasonably happy with the project. We were very pleased with the design created by Kelly, she listened carefully to our needs and met those well. We are also satisfied with the cabinets and counter tops. The project was finished almost on time and within the ...

Catherine in Oakville, Apr 25, 2013

10 Valentini Kitchens Kitchen Planning & Renovation

I'm loving my new kitchen and Thanks to Piero and Tony all went smoothly. When I decided to re-do my kitchen I knew who I had to call, Valentini kitchens. I used them to do my two bathrooms and was very pleased with their work. I found them through my father who once employed Piero and Tony's D...

Diane in Oakville, Jun 06, 2013

9.6 Rainbow Landscaping & Design Inc Landscape Architects

Rob and his crew created a fabulous outdoor kitchen in my backyard which is very functional and is landscaped perfectly in my out door living space. I highly recommend rainbow because they go above and beyond your expectations!Teresa Ismaele from Richmond Hill, Feb 28, 2013

9.7 Stoneworks Contracting & Design Landscape Contractors & Designers

The crew did a wonderful job. Bally answered all our questions, the crew did a fast but beautiful job removing our old lawn and laying the new stone. I highly recommend them!… read more

Andrea in Toronto, Jun 12, 2012

I used Applewood Acres for a cleanup of my spring garden and lawn. They were very professional, courteous and honest. Their work was great and saved me a lot of back breaking work and time. I would definitely recommend them and use them again!Val Persaud in Mississauga, Dec 12, 2012

8.9 LawnSavers Plant Health Care Inc Lawn Maintenance

Fast, friendly service. Services received were services I paid for. No up selling, quick response when weed spray was asked for. The season isn't over yet, already see pleasant results. …...

Kris Gearing from Pickering, Jun 18, 2013

They did a fantastic job on the potlights in our home. Great service, on time, clean and knowledgeable.I would highly recommend them and use them again in the future. Thanks Hanna, Allan and Adam!… read more...

Dennis from Brampton, Jun 17, 2013

9.7 EAGLE DOORS & LOCKSMITH SERVICE INC Locks & Locksmiths

George was an interesting man and a great salesman. That being said, his product is not great and his 'employees' know little to nothing about the company. When buying the Torrsec system he will state that it comes with a lifetime warranty. After speaking with several girls (he seems to go throug...

Judith from Old Toronto, Jun 11, 2013

9.8 Red Robin Masonry Masonry & Bricklaying

Joe and team were professional and left our place very clean. They were great to work with and we're very pleased with the job. We would definitely recommend their services. Thanks again!… rea...

Allison Maselli from East York, Jun 10, 2013

8.7 Glass & The City Mirrors & Glass

I liked the quote given by Dmitry and proceeded with the glass shower and the glass bar. I was very pleased with Dmitry's correspondence despite a short delay. Zeev and Dmitry did a very good job installing everything and I am happy with their service. Vladimir B.Vladimir in Concord, Jun 16, 2010

9.9 Arby Cartage Moving & Storage

Anil and his crew supplied us with an excellent work; we were very impressed with their politeness and wiliness. They were so fast and careful. They made the whole process “stress free” and everybody knows how moving can drive homeowners crazy. What impressed us the most was how careful they were...

Izabel from Brampton, Jun 18, 2013

10 The Lone Rearranger (Laura Kay Organizing) Organizing Products & Services

Laura helped me to organize several rooms in my home. Although I didn't look forward to the task of sorting through things, I always looked forward to seeing her which speaks volumes about her effectiveness and caring disposition. I would recommend her to anyone looking to organize/declutter a sp...

Rita from Toronto, Dec 31, 2012

9.9 Finer Edge Painting & Improvements Paint & Wallpaper Contractors

They were so nice to deal with from the quoting and paint selection to final stages of work. No questions asked when I asked them to help with a few extra tasks not in the original quote. Professional to deal with and work done in an efficient and timely manner.Joannah in Moore Park, Jun 07, 2013

9.6 Ludwig Paving Co- Paving Contractors

William the estimator is genuine, knowledgeable, punctual, and trustworthy. The crew was professional, tidy, quick. Did a fabulous job with attention to the details. Little pricier but its worth it.… rea...

Chris in Westend Toronto, Jun 14, 2013

9.9 GTA Wildlife Removal and Pest Control Pest & Animal Control

Recently noticed a number of Carpenter Ants in the house and contacted Kevin from GTA. Kevin was very quick to respond and arrived at the agreed upon time. After a quick inspection, explained the problem and the solution to resolve it. Great service, value, and best of all a one year warranty ...

Brian from Vaughan, Jun 05, 2013

After contacting several contractors, many of whom did not return my call or even follow up with a promised quote, I decided to hire The Moore Brothers. Kevin was so helpfull over the phone, and then came over to provide a more accurate quote. He was very detailed and thorough. Even though my ...

tbegic from Toronto, Apr 18, 2013

9.6 Mr Rooter Plumbing Plumbing

Ziggy is an awesome man! Professional, kind, honest, clean, and punctual.I can't say enough about this gentleman. After being burned by another well known plumbing company, I called Mr. Rooter and right off the bat, I knew this company was professional and customer focused. The dispatchers were f...

Christina from Brampton, Jun 14, 2013

9.3 Renew-Stairs Railings

After interviewing several companies I hired Renew-Stairs to change the colour of my golden oak staircase and replace the wood pickets with metal. It wasn't the cheapest quote but I chose them because of their good reviews and the fact that there would be no sanding in the house. The treads and r...

John from Halton-Peel Home Inspection, May 22, 2013

10 The Reno Coach Renovation Advisors

Reiner coordinated the staining of floors and apartment painting. everything went smoothly 4th time using his services I was completely satisfied would recommend his services without hesitation feel free to contact me with any questionsManny in Annex, Feb 21, 2013

7.9 Clean and Shiny, Inc. Renovation Cleaning

I have been using Clean and Shiny for the last three years to clean condos prior to a new tenant moving in. They have always provided timely, consistent and a high level of quality service. After using various other cleaning services over the years with inconsistent results and pricing, I am ha...

Steven Phillips from Toronto, Feb 27, 2013

9.7 Mr Roof Repair.ca Roofing

We had a leaking roof into our master bedroom. We called mr roof repair and they showed up that same day which was very impressive. They got up on the roof and took some pictures, a half hour later the problem was assessed and quoted. After the job was done the quote was bang on with no extra mum...

steve from Aurora, Apr 22, 2013

9.8 M3 Design Group Shutters & Blinds

I called Mike and he called me right back and then came to my house to provide a quote for California style shutters on two very large windows (one was a bay window). Mike's quote was competitive and he took the time to answer my many questions. Mike was very accommodating and flexible with m...

Sharon from Newmarket, May 16, 2013

9.6 Pro-Tech Window Coverings Inc. Shutters & Blinds

We were very happy with the service provided by Flavio. After finalizing our quote, he sent his installer, Serge to do the measurements. Serge was very professional and provided us great advice on the style of shutters we should use (in terms of splitting the window into two shutters versus one...

Laura from Toronto, Nov 09, 2012

This is the 2nd time we hired Consumers Choice for replacement windows and storm doors. We hired them 2 years ago for the 1st phase of our home improvements and we were so pleased with their service before and after installation, that we did not hesitate to hire them again for phase 2 of our hom...

Lori Whitaker from East York, Jun 10, 2013

9.9 Skylights Unlimited Inc Skylights

I had a old leaking acrylic skylight which was replaced with a flat glass unit. Denis was very helpful & informative when discussing my options for replacement. His crew did a nice clean job. They also removed an old stovepipe that I no longer used & patched the roof for me.Jim Foster from Scarborough, Jun 11, 2013

9.1 Urban Lawn Sprinklers Sprinkler Systems

Ricardo and his crew were on time and very neat . He was very polite and explainned how the heads worked and were they would be placed, the grass never looked greener!!, his price was in our budget. I would recommend Him to someone who needs a sprinkler system. Thanks.Rocco from Vaughan, May 22, 2013

9.9 Dirtless Dave Staging

I gave Dave quite the challenge - to thoroughly clean a suspended light fixture that was 2 feet wide and 25 feet long. A death-defying act by any standard. And he delivered! Thanks Dave!… read more

Debi from Old Toronto, May 28, 2013

9.9 Millennium Woodworking Stair Builders

We recently bought a 3-storey house and hired Millennium to build and replace the banisters throughout. The previous owners had built the railings themselves and did a terrible job - each floor had a completely different look and finish and safety was also a major issue. It was no small job and a...

Natalie from Toronto, May 27, 2013

8.2 Lifestyle Home Products Sunrooms, Solariums & Greenhouses

My name is Shannon and I recently had my windows replaced by Lifestyle Home Products. I am so happy with the way everything turned out. After a few visits my husband and I decided that Marcus' suggestion to go with brick to brick installation. I will be sure to send all of my friends and family ...

Shannon Reynolds from Newmarket, May 02, 2013

9.2 Lido Pools & Aquatic Services Swimming Pools, Spas & Hot Tubs

Josh was great to work with. He is very knowledgeable and incredibly honest. A real pleasure to work with. He provided the necessary expertise for a complicated job and it turned out great. … ...

Mike from Richmond Hill, May 13, 2013

9.8 Milorad Tiling Tile & Stone Contractors

We had previously done a DIY on our kitchen floor tiles and were never really happy with the results. The floor was not level and was a challenge to novices like ourselves. We called Milorad again (he had previously done our two upstairs bathrooms a year ago) and he certainly did not disappoi...

ER in Mississauga, Jun 17, 2013

8.4 Olympia Tile International Inc Tile & Stone Retailers

Olympia tile offered me selection, helpful sales staff, and good pricing. I used them for the three bathroom I was renovating. The bathrooms tuned out beautiful. The glass tile in one of the bathrooms is commented by everyone!diane in Toronto, Jan 24, 2013

We had a "huge" willow tree that we're planning to cut because we think it's no longer safe for us and the neighbor because we think it's hollow in the inside. We decided to contact McDonald Forestry and we made the right decision to hire them to cut the tree. Steve and his team are very profes...

Chris O from Scarborough, May 07, 2013

9.9 Otto's Masonry Tuck Pointing

First, I do encourage every one who had used a contractor from HomeStars to write a short note about the accomplished work. It would be very helpful for those who were looking for a trustful and right contractor and would limit they frustration. Second, it would be a needed feedback and eventuall...

Nikolay Niagolov from East York, May 25, 2013

10 Upper Canada Upholstery Upholsterers

Keith is very low key but knows what has to be done. We needed someone who does leather upholstery and got several quotes. We supplied the leather. Upper Canada had the lowest quote and we had seen some of his work on a couple of similar chairs, so we were at ease with the workmanship. Keith did ...

Robert ANDRES from Mississauga, Jun 06, 2013

7.8 Dyson Canada Ltd. Vacuum Sales & Service

Worst Vacuum I have ever owned!!!! Heavy and very awkward to use, The power head shuts off constantly. The hose kinks far too easily.and there is no on board storage for the extra tools. It also loses suction. It worked fairly well for the first few months but after two years it is an expensive p...

Leslie Krull from Nanaimo, May 23, 2013

9.9 Reliable Home Comfort Water Filtration & Purification

Reliable Home Comfort took my call on a Friday just inquiring about our problem. They offered many solutions, spent a lot of time with us on the phone. When we still felt we needed confirmation Darryl decided to make us his first call Monday morning. He was very kind, helpful and didn't talk d...

Lynda Piccione from Whitby, Jun 19, 2013

I recently moved to our house, and we had an annoying sound in one of the toilets. Whenever any tap anywhere in the house was opened, I'd start getting a sound in the toilet. Closing and opening the shutter valve in the toilet seems to fix the problem for a few hours but it would start again. I c...

Ram from Richmond Hill, Jun 06, 2013

9.5 Toronto Clear View Window Cleaning, Inc. Window & Gutter Cleaning

Very professional company. Kevin did an amazing job, he showed up on time and worked very well. I will use this company for future window cleaning, it was money well spent. I also was impressed with the follow up phone call to make sure all was good. cheers SandraSandra Steindl from Old Toronto, Jun 17, 2013

9.4 Brock Doors and Windows Windows & Doors

Contacted Brock for a small installation to complete a kitchen renovation. Agreed to the quote on April 9th. Installation did not occur until June 11th! Ordered an expensive door, with integrated blinds and multi-point locks for added security. Upon installation, the installers complained that ...

Kevin from Oakville, Jun 15, 2013

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