Best of Toronto '09

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 exemplar work and service.

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Antique Retailers

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Antique Retailers: Carrocel Restorations
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Joe at the shop and his wife were extremely helpful in picking out fabrics and making the sofa work for the family. I was recommended by them from some friends and they also used them.

Sarah Markham, Mar 20, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Appliance Repair

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Appliance Repair

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Appliance Repair: The Appliance Guy
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After moving into our home the 'new' oven broke within 5 days. We called The Appliance Guy who was able to visit the next morning. To our amazement he even had the part (which we thought would be… read more

mat in Toronto, Aug 29, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Appliance Retailers

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Appliance Retailers: Sears

The Sales staff wwere amazing, helped with picking my stove and fridge. Delivery on time. Will buy again and recommend to others. Need to buy my washer and dryer in the summer.

Sumi in Toronto, Mar 20, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Architects

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Architects: ARCHITALCAN

We hired Rocco to provide drawings for a front porch. Rocco also obtained the permits for us too. Everything went smoothly and Rocco always kept updated through the process. I will use him again for other projects we have planned.

Frank in Etobicoke, Sep 02, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Art Metal Work

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Art Metal Work: The Steelworks

When we changed insurance companies I knew the inspection would require us to install a railing on our stairs where the walls used to be in order to satisfy the building code. Instead of slapping … read more

cp in Toronto, Aug 31, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Asbestos & Lead Removal

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Asbestos & Lead Removal: Asbescan Environmental Corp.

Asbescan did a great and professional job in our basement removing all the asbestos. The basement smells great since we removed the asbestos. I would highly recommend this company in any future projects for ourselves and any friends.

k567, Nov 30, 2009

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Awnings & Canopies

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Awnings & Canopies: Rusco Distributors
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I was looking for hard to find replacement basement windows (replacing concrete form windows) and Rusco knew exactly what I was looking for. They recommended the right product at a great price and had them ready for pickup in less than 1 day.

JP in Brampton, Aug 19, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Basement Renovation

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Basement Renovation

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Basement Renovation: Sonoma Contracting
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My wife and I have no reservations in recommending Mike and his team. Firstly Mike is so professional and personable. He's a great listener and then provides great input on ideas that you may ne… read more

Kenni & Julie Hite in Maple, Aug 06, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Bathroom Renovation

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Bathroom Renovation: Servisol Home Improvements
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We needed to make some modifications to our home due to our special needs child. Bruce and his team listened closely to what our requirements were and devised the best solution to maximi… read more

denise richmond hill, Sep 01, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: BBQ Equipment & Service

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BBQ Equipment & Service: Cuvers

I'm EXTREMELY satisfied with the Service and Product provided by Cuvers!. In my opinion, what I requested from Cuvers was an extremely complicated cover for my outdoor kitchen. It has many different levels,… read more

SRAM in Pickering, Sep 01, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Builders

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Builders

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Builders: J. Roberts & Associates Interiors
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Jeff came out and gave me a reasonable estimate, that fit within my budget. He suggested ways in which I could save money, whilst finishing the job to a high degree. His crew showed … read more

Alecia Howell in York, Jun 29, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Cabinetry & Millwork

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Cabinetry & Millwork

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Cabinetry & Millwork: Mulligan Woodworking Ltd.
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We were looking for a carpenter to build a built in bench /w storage for our kitchen. We have a custom Sapele kitchen and wanted to make sure the bench matched perfectly. After reading th… read more

Asanka in High Park, May 20, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Carpenters

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Carpenters: B.B.G. Carpentry & Renovations

BBG replaced my front porch and did a great job. The quality and craftsmanship of their work is excellent and John & Paul were a pleasure to work with. They designed the porch based on … read more

BM in Danforth East, Aug 15, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Carpet & Rug Cleaning & Repairing

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Carpet & Rug Cleaning & Repairing: 416-SO-CLEAN Carpet & Upholstery Care
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I hired 416-So-Clean to clean the upholstery of our love seat, sofa and pillows. It was very easy to make an appointment with Adel. He showed up on time and performed his tasks efficiently. I have no reservations in recommending him to family and friends. Raffy.

Elite Designed Concrete Inc, Sep 01, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Floor Retailers

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Carpet & Rug Retailers

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Carpet & Rug Retailers: Alliance Floor Source
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We hired Alliance Floor Source to gut out our old 20 year old Living Room carpet and install a new Mercier Red Oak Hardwood Floor. The entire process was a positive one. Not only did they… read more

kenk in Willowdale, Jun 24, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Carpet Installers

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Carpet Installers

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Carpet Installers: Victorious Carpet Installation & Repair Services
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I highly recommend Victorious Flooring for wall to wall carpets. I purchased a Berber type carpet for my basement. The salesperson was very professional and helpful … read more

Donna Featherstone in Scarborough, Aug 31, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Children's Furniture

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Children's Furniture: Brooklyn Furniture
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Ok, it might seem alot of money for 2 bedroom sets but the quality and the style were beyond exceptional. It is a messy place to go to, however, we went Downtown and had seen the exact bedroom s… read more

Valerie GTA, Apr 26, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Masonry & Bricklaying

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Chimney & Tuck Pointing

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Chimney & Tuck Pointing: Otto's Masonry

The fireplace in our 80-year-old house was showing its age. The hearth was cracked, a previous homeowner's 'cosmetic improvement' did not look so good, and there was a smell of smoke in an upstair… read more

Yonge & Lawrence, Aug 28, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Chimney Build & Repair

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Chimney Build & Repair: A & A Home Improvements
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This is the first time that I didn't have to clean up after hiring a contractor/trade. The chimney repair was very close to a flower garden in our backyard,but due to the care taken by the t… read more

B&E In Caledon, Aug 31, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Closet & Storage Solutions

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Closet & Storage Solutions: Custom Closet Organizers Inc. Shelving Outlet
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We shopped around for a few different quotes prior to going ahead with Marty and I am so glad we chose this company. They provided us with the best price and the qualit… read more

asider in Etobicoke, Aug 09, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Concrete Contractors

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Concrete Contractors

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Concrete Contractors: Elite Designed Concrete Inc.
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We first heard about Elite through friends who couldn't say enough good things about the company. Wanting to do our own due diligence of course, we read all the reviews, spoke to other… read more

Frank in Thornhill, Aug 31, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Countertops

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Countertops

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Countertops: TempoTech Ltd. - TORONTOGRANITE.COM
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Did some comparison with other granite company, and decide to go with TorontoGranite, since they have the colour I needed with a good price. When they come, I noticed some issues, … read more

Glen, Aug 20, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Demolition

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Demolition: The Demolition Boys

It has taken me a while to comment on this, and I apologise. I needed to remove the drywall and the installation in my garage. So I looked up Homestars and the Demolition Boys were highly recommended. The Boys were fast, clean and efficient. I would also recommend them.

Retrofishy in North york, Sep 02, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Design/Build

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Design/Build: Bravehart Building - Builders & General Contractors
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Bill and Laura of Bravehart have provided excellent support and service to us as we updated our older home. They stuck to a very tight schedule and overall the result was fantastic. We have deci… read more

Kelly in Allenby, May 27, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Plumbing

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Drain Services

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Drain Services: DrainWorks Plumbing
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As a relatively new homeowner, to whom plumbing has always seemed somewhat mysterious, it was a fantastic experience to have such professional (and friendly!) people come to help us with our dr… read more

Lori Cook in York, Aug 31, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Drainage Contractors

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Drainage Contractors: WaterWorks Plumbing and Drains, Inc.
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Discovered a leak in my first floor great room which is directly below my laundry. Called Waterworks and was greeted with an enthusiastic and quite helpful Jean on the other end of the li… read more

Raquel in Ajax, Sep 02, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Carpet & Rug Retailers

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Drapery & Curtains

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Drapery & Curtains: Kingsway Carpets & Blinds
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When I moved into my new condo I immediately realized that I needed blinds for my 7 x 8 ft bedroom windows and even larger main room windows. Having read an advertisement in the paper for… read more

A. Goldberg in Toronto, Aug 08, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Dry Wall Contractors

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Dry Wall Contractors

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Dry Wall Contractors: RA Rosati Drywall Inc.

I am quite adept at finishing drywall myself and am also very particular about the quality of workmanship. We have popcorn/stucco ceilings in all three bedrooms that we wanted smooth and a … read more

Amy in Toronto, Jun 29, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Duct Cleaning

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Duct Cleaning: Capps Duct Cleaning Services Inc
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This was the best investment that I have done for my home and family. They cleaned out from every vent on both levels, explained what they were doing and why, and showed me that de… read more

Pina in North York, Aug 24, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Electricians

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Electricians

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Electricians: Mapleleaf Electric Inc
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I contacted Alex after finding his contact information on HomeStars. I booked an appointment to install 8 - 10 exterior potlights in my backyard. Alex and his crew arrived on time and aft… read more

Mike in Oakville, Aug 21, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Electronic Retailers

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Electronic Retailers: Toronto Home Theater
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Mike was recommended by an IT person in my wife's firm. He showed up on time, did everything as promised, the charge was as promised and he cleaned up afterwards. He then followed up the next day to make sure there were no problems. Very pleased with the service and results.

Kevin Wark in East york, Aug 27, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Excavation & Demolition

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Excavation & Demolition: RCC Waterproofing
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Great company to work with. There were a few problems with job, however they were fixed quickly. Very well organized and clean workmanship. Provided clear estimate with work to be done outlined in detail.

Dean Danforth, May 03, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Fences & Gates

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Fences & Gates

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Fences & Gates: Toronto Fence & Mr. Mole

My wife and I are most pleased with Toronto Fence, our new fence looks fantastic. This has really been a quality addition to our home. Neighbors have already commented about how nice it looks… read more

bajsinder Singh in Mississauga, Aug 31, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Carpet & Rug Cleaning & Repairing

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Fire & Water Damage Restoration

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Fire & Water Damage Restoration: Soft Surfaces
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2 weeks ago my basement was flooded with sewage water caused by a back up and a large rain storm. Fred, the owner was here within 1 hour after being called. He drained the sewage and disinfected th… read more

Jason Marks in North York, Jul 07, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Fireplaces

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Fireplaces: Wilkens Contracting Inc
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I'm the President of a small townhouse condo complex. We had a total of 9 multi-flue chimneys (some had 2, some had 4 each) that needed total rebuilds. We received estimates from several b… read more

Alan in South Riverdale, Jul 01, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Floor Laying & Refinishing

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Floor Laying & Refinishing: Floorwood Solutions Inc.

We hired Floorwood Solutions to rip out our existing 80 year old hardwood floor, lay a new subfloor and install new hardwood and we could not have been more impressed with the results! The guy… read more

Lorraine - Danforth, Aug 29, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Floor Laying & Refinishing

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Floor Retailers

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Floor Retailers: Frontier Flooring, Inc.
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We had a fantastic experience with Frontier. They were very professional in the planning phase and execution of the project was fast and smooth. Top quality service and results. I would highly recommend Frontier for any project.

Jeff Mokrzycki in Mississauga, Jun 18, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Furniture

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Furniture: Leon's Furniture

Courteous service and prompt delivery means that we will definitely recommend this company to friends and family. They also have a nice range of products for every budget and decorating style.

BhishmaMomof3, Nov 26, 2009

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Furniture Refinish & Repair

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Furniture Refinish & Repair: Wood Specialties

A very rare and expensive family heirloom dining room set required restoration/modernization/reupholstery. Given the symbolic and personal importance of this set, I conducted extensive due dilig… read more

N Shankman in Toronto, Aug 19, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Garage Doors & Hardware

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Garage Doors & Hardware: Open Sesame

We have a very old garage with a loft above. There was no way to support the garage door opener, but Steve installed a cross-beam and wired everything perfectly. This project would have taken me week… read more

Sukoto from Toronto, Jul 26, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Garbage Removal

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Garbage Removal: Des O'leary Disposal
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Really happy with the service. Des carted away our old drywall and light fixtures at 1/2 to 1/3 the price of the big name junk removal services. He even took some bags of trash I forgot about.

bill in Toronto, Aug 26, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: General Contractors

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General Contractors: The Franmac Group
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Frank and his team did an amazing job. I'm used to people not doing enough work for the money I pay but for a change Frank and his team did more than we agreed to do. He went and build Gate a… read more

Dimo in Pickering, Jul 26, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Green Products & Services

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Green Products & Services

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Green Products & Services: Carson Dunlop & Associates - Home Energy Evaluation

I used Carson Dunlop to perform two home inspections when I was buying a house. The first house was about 12 years old, and the inspector was really thorough in h… read more

Homeowner in Markham, Aug 27, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Gutters & Eavestroughs

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Gutters & Eavestroughs

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Gutters & Eavestroughs: North Shore Eavestroughing
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Dealing with North Shore was a pleasant surprise from start to finish. Every step from the estimate request right through to finishing the job was done on time and as promised. Despite v… read more

Kevin in North York, Jun 26, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Handyman Services

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Handyman Services

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Handyman Services: The Handyman Dan
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This is our third time having Dan do some work around the house. This time, we had him fix a few cabinets, and misc drywall/painting around the house and as usual, he did a great job!

James in Yonge/Eglinton, Aug 20, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Hardware

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Hardware: Lowes

I was looking for a lamps for the longest time. I've been to several home stores to look for the style I wanted. They either didn;t have it or the style I liked. So I saw the lamp and shade and it was the p… read more

Gerry in the Bluffs, Mar 20, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Heating & Air Conditioning

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Heating & Air Conditioning: CoreTemp Heating and Air
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I rarely, if ever, write reviews, but I thought Richard & CoreTemp deserved it because of the great job they did. After the first heat wave in July, I finally decided to bite the bullet a… read more

tl in North york, Aug 27, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: General Contractors

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Home Additions

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Home Additions: Oborne Contracting Inc.
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I hired Oborne Contracting to do a small renovation at our office. The timeline was tight and the crew could not work during regular office hours. John quoted fairly and delivered on time;… read more

Allison Doyle in Toronto, Aug 23, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Home Inspection

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Home Inspection

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Home Inspection: Classic Home Inspections Inc.
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Brent came out on time as promised! He was very pleasant and helpful, and quick to respond to corespondances. I would highly recomend Brent to any home buyers looking for an honest, knowledgable and dependable home inspector. Thanks for a grat job Brent!

Shiv S. , Aug 25, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Home Theater

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Home Theater: Integrity Electronics

From the moment I contacted Vlad via Homestars (he called me back within 5 minutes)the service I experienced was exceptional. I was concerned about a corner installation and the size of LCD… read more

Ian in Etobicoke, Aug 25, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Renovation Cleaning

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: House & Apartment Cleaning

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House & Apartment Cleaning: Maret's Quality Home Cleaning Services
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We hired Maret's Cleaning to do a Move out cleaning. The tenant did not leave it in great condition. Maret came in and gave us an estimate, planned the job and delivered our … read more

Jackie in North York, Aug 31, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: House Cleaning Exteriors

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House Cleaning Exteriors: Prestige Maintenance Crew
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I hired Jose to paint a 3 story house. The work including doing plaster repair and repainting of an interior bay window, and painting eavestroughs and downspouts of the entire home. Th… read more

Julie in Toronto, Aug 31, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Insulation

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Insulation

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Insulation: Juffs Roofing Ltd
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After using Mr. Roof Repair (repair service division for Juff's Roofing) for an emergency repair in December 2009 I was extremely impressed with their service and quick response to my panic! So … read more

Teresa in Markham, Aug 23, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Paint & Wallpaper Contractors

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Interior Decorators

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Interior Decorators: Executive Touch Painters & Home Renovations
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Hi just want to say ET painting I give a 9 out 10. The only point is lost over the price being higher then what I expected for my small space. The painters are friendly, professional, pu… read more

Steve in Toronto, Jul 23, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Interior Design

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Interior Design: Nanique Interiors
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We hired Nanette to help us with colours again (she knows our taste!), and again she did much more than that. Her suggestions for lighting and flooring were great as were her referrals. We love t… read more

S in North York, Aug 21, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Interlocking Stone

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Interlocking Stone: Duralock Interlocking
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Jony and Tony are both very polite people to speak with. They provided an excellent service, answered all my questions and designed a great front walkway for my home. I was lucky to have my… read more

Claire in Oakville, Aug 31, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Kitchen & Bathroom - Cabinets & Design

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Kitchen & Bathroom - Cabinets & Design

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Kitchen & Bathroom - Cabinets & Design: Kitchen Designers Plus-
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We were very apprehensive when we decided to complete a large transformation to our our kitchen and family room (which included taking down support walls). We had heard so many stories of b… read more

J & B in Mississauga, Sep 01, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Kitchen Planning & Renovation

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Kitchen Planning & Renovation: Valentini Kitchens
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We were looking to renovate our bathrooms which were almost 30 years old. We contacted six companies, and only four responded. Only two of the four came to our house to see what needed to be d… read more

Colin in Whitby, Aug 22, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Landscape Architects

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Landscape Architects: Rainbow Landscaping & Design Inc
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My friend hired this company after having a difficult time with a different landscaping company. In comparison they were so helpful and friendly. They showed up on time, which was … read more

Rebecca B in York, Aug 27, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Landscape Contractors & Designers

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Landscape Contractors & Designers

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Landscape Contractors & Designers: Stoneworks Contracting & Design
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Last year Stoneworks Contracting and Design had completed all of our interlocking and landscaping needs for the front of our house. This year however, we needed interlocking for arou… read more

Bonita Bonia-Vrontos, Aug 11, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Lawn Maintenance

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Lawn Maintenance: Applewood Acres Gardening & Landscaping

We hired Applewood based on recommendation from Organic Landscape Alliance. Rick showed up with crew after submitting successful bid ( they came in middle)..Fully Insured, rep… read more

Kingsway South, Apr 11, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Lawn Maintenance

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Lawn Maintenance: LawnSavers Plant Health Care Inc

Tremendous quality service and very professional. Honest and do the job with care and quality and provide a healthy and green lawn for the entire summer. Entire lawn is in top condition and couldn't ask for more. Solid job guys.

CPA in Mississauga, Jul 11, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Lighting

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Lighting

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Lighting: HotWire Electric-All 416-553-5533
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Oris showed up in the morning was given the keys to my house and when i returned from work in the afternoon all done. He installed all the pot light inside and outside. The house and garden was cleane… read more

cesar rocca in Brampton, Sep 01, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Locks & Locksmiths

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Locks & Locksmiths

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Locks & Locksmiths: Eagle Doors, Locksmith & Safe Inc.
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Jeorge was outstanding. He came to our home to fix a deadbold; which i had managed to break. He was courteous friendly, and took the time to explain what he was doing. The service was exceptional and I would highly recommended him.

DA North York, Aug 27, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Masonry & Bricklaying

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Masonry & Bricklaying: Red Robin Masonry
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Dave did a great job explaning the process and learning about our objectives. Mike and his team were fast and efficient and he took extra time to correct a problem that was a result of p… read more

Marc Doucet from Danforth village, Aug 27, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Mirrors & Glass

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Mirrors & Glass: Glass & The City
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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

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Moving & Storage

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Moving & Storage: Arby Cartage
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We had an amazing experience with Anil and his team. We used this company for our packing and for our move and overall we were extremely impressed with them. Right from the beginning they were very p… read more

Susan, Toronto, Sep 01, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Organizing Products & Services

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Organizing Products & Services: The Lone Rearranger

My husband and I were overwhelmed by the chaos in the basement to the point where we didn't know where to begin getting organized. The lone-rearranger helped us clarify our goals and pointed u… read more

jodi shuster Yonge and St. Clair, Jan 27, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Paint & Wallpaper Contractors

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Paint & Wallpaper Contractors: Finer Edge Painting & Improvements
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We hired Finer Edge to paint 1 bedroom , basement ,kitchen and all of the trim and doors in our house. They were able to accomodate our specific time constraints and start the very… read more

Liane L. in Toronto, Aug 23, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Patios & Decks

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Patios & Decks: Master Deck and Contracting
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Alec and his crew were fantastic! They came and built a beautiful deck to our exact specifications last November. We wanted to use Azek deck material and he had already used it before. … read more

CathyR, Aug 23, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Paving Contractors

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Paving Contractors: Ludwig Paving Co-
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Joe Caramanna and his team were great! -On time and very efficient -Quick communication responses -Excellent advice on the project -great value -organized, courteous and clean Everything I would … read more

Tim in Leaside, Aug 27, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Pest & Animal Control

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Pest & Animal Control: GTA Wildlife Removal and Pest Control
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I would like to tell you about the amazing service I got from Kevin. I called several companies to consult on my problem. I even had the president or past president of the pest c… read more

Mark Davidson in Thornhill, Aug 23, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Plastering

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Plastering: The Moore Brothers Toronto
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We just moved into a new house that needed to be painted, and we got quotes from several companies. Moore Brothers provided one of the most competitive quotes, but more importantly, we got the… read more

Daniel in Toronto, Aug 24, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Plumbing

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Plumbing: Mr Rooter Plumbing of Greater Toronto - GTA
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We were having many problems with the pipes running to the toilet in our home. Mr. Rooter was the third and final company we researched. They were far superior in pricing an… read more

Vanessa Gervais in Toronto, Aug 27, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Railings

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Railings: Renew-Stairs
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Mo turned my 10 year old carpet grade stairs in an overall beutiful chocolate brown oak stair case. I had 5 quotes from various stair renovators and Mo's pricing came in the middle. the materials qu… read more

Anthony - Oakville, Jun 04, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Renovation Advisors

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Renovation Advisors: The Reno Coach
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I found Reiner via Homestars a few months back and engaged him to assist me with a multi-unit reno. The process in ongoing, but my experience to date has been excellent. In summary, the key items I… read more

ZBhamjee, Aug 26, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Renovation Cleaning

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Renovation Cleaning: Clean and Shiny, Inc.
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We hired Clean and Shiny to clean our new house before our move-in date. Although friendly and courteous, the staff showed up 30 mins late (and still charged us for it!) and asked inappropriate… read more

M.Lee in Stouffville, Aug 20, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Roofing

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Roofing: Mr Roof Repair.ca
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Within 24 hours of submittting a service request due to a leak in the bedroom ceiling, a Repair Specialist had come to my home and located the problem. I received a Quote prior to the repair and … read more

Margaret G in Brampton, Aug 03, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Shutters & Blinds

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Shutters & Blinds: M3 Design Group

We did plenty of on-line research into which company, and which product, to purchase and were very impressed by the professionalism of M3’s web site as well as the information it contained. This w… read more

Rob Higgs in Mississauga, Aug 14, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Shutters & Blinds

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Shutters & Blinds: Pro-Tech Window Coverings Inc.
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We had a wonderful experience dealing with Flavio and his team. From the measurements to the installation, services were provided in a timely and friendly fashion. We needed the blin… read more

Lori from Leslieville, Jun 01, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Siding

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Siding: Consumers Choice Home Improvements
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Great door and installed quick. i am very pleased to tell my neighbours about this company and advise anybody who is interested in doors to come to cosumers. thanks so much!

Cameron Young in Hamilton, Aug 27, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Skylights

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Skylights: Skylights Unlimited Inc
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I needed my 2 acrylic domed skylights replaced and after reviewing several skylight installers on homestars and getting quotes, I decided to go with Skylights Unlimited and I was glad I di… read more

Gerry in the Bluffs, Jul 21, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Sprinkler Systems

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Sprinkler Systems: Urban Lawn Sprinklers
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Urban lawn sprinklers is a company with exceptional service. They showed a great deal of respect towards me and installed the sprinklers very quickly and left my lawn as if it was never touch… read more

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Staging

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Staging: Dirtless Dave
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I recently moved in an one-bedroom condo and hired David to do a complete move-in cleaning. I am very satisfied with the work! He is not only a great professional cleaner but a wonderful and kin… read more

christine in Toronto, Aug 10, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Stair Builders

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Stair Builders: Millennium Woodworking
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We had removed the carpet from the stairs leading into the basement and new treads, risers, and stringers had to be installed. I sent an email to Millenium on a weekend, and Dahlia responded… read more

Mike&Doreen in Toronto, Jul 31, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Sunrooms, Solariums & Greenhouses

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Sunrooms, Solariums & Greenhouses: Lifestyle Sunrooms

when the inside pane of my lifestyle installed front window cracked for no reason, their service rep said, "too bad, i must have broke it" and would not replace or fix. he did nothing other than… read more

whitby kevin, Jun 12, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Swimming Pools, Spas & Hot Tubs

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Swimming Pools, Spas & Hot Tubs: Lido Pools & Aquatic Services
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Josh and I go back to when I was first thinking about putting a pool in our second home. We were flip flopping between renovating the current house or moving into a new home. Josh was v… read more

Randi in Richmond hill, Aug 25, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Tile & Stone Contractors

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Tile & Stone Contractors: Milorad Tiling
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Milorad's work is a 10+ yet again, this time on our kid's bathroom. Milorad took a weekend to do our second floor bathroom shower stall and surround. I had a really hard time letting the kids plaste… read more

Tanya from Scarborough, Aug 31, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Tile & Stone Retailers

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Tile & Stone Retailers: Olympia Tile International Inc

We picked a nice beige Olympia tile off the Olympia sample boards at the local floor shop but the shop was supplied with a tile that was very, very different from the sample (i.e. ye… read more

Monica in Ajax, Jul 15, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Tree Service

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Tree Service: McDonald Forestry Tree Care Services
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Shortly after we moved into our home, our neighbours let us know that the very old and large tree in our backyard (which was hovering over their house) was dead and needed to be cut down. It tur… read more

Christine in East York, Aug 10, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Upholsterers

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Upholsterers: Upper Canada Upholstery

My son brought home a sofa covered in teal leather that had been given away at the office, because there were a few rips when the pillows were attached to the back. This would make a nice a… read more

Skipper in Don Mills, Mar 27, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Vacuum Sales & Service

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Vacuum Sales & Service

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Vacuum Sales & Service: Dyson Canada Ltd.
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We have a dog that sheds like crazy, so we are always picking up dog hair from everywhere! Our last vacuum (a sears job, I think) broke in half as I was carrying up the stairs, which is a maj… read more

P&H in Danforth Village, Jun 11, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Water Filtration & Purification

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Water Filtration & Purification: Reliable Home Comfort
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Dave did an awesome job he was very professional! It is a very nice system-Goodman. Kept the job clean, fast, I would recommend everyone to this company!! This company really lived up to their name. You would have never known they were there, quick job.

Jacalyn Ridley in Guelph, Aug 28, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Waterproofing

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Waterproofing: New Canadian Drain & Plumbing Ltd
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Whether it's a big job or small job, they always come at the scheduled hour and their work is efficient and friendly. The only negative is the office person answering the phone could be friendlier and sound less indifferent.

Charles Gordon in Toronto, Aug 30, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Window & Gutter Cleaning

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Window & Gutter Cleaning: Toronto Clear View Window Cleaning, Inc.
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I have dealt with Toronto Clear View Window Cleaning for over 15 years. In all that time (twice each year) have had nothing but excellent service and a job well done. Always prompt and courteous service. No complaints. Also excellent Gutter Guard installation in eaves.

Judy in North Toronto, Jul 08, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Windows & Doors

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Windows & Doors

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Windows & Doors: Brock Home Improvement Products Inc.
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I wasn't blown away by the service. Took a while to get a quote and then my installation date was rescheduled because the installer had an "emergency" to attend to. Also, I was … read more

Anthony, Aug 21, 2010

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