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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Was looking through House & Home Mag. Saw advert. Contacted them: came and saw Furniture. Gave us a price. Went to Showroom & Workshop. Was able to see all antiques and the workshop. Was excellent & very clean. Thats when we decided to give them the go ahead.

CDF, Dec 19, 2009

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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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Our fridge was going on and off and we weren't sure why. Joe came and diagnosed the problem within minutes - and fixed it. His rates were fair and he is pleasant and professional. I would strongly recommend him.

quarkcomet in North Toronto, Feb 17, 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

Rocco was contacted almost in a state of emergency!Nevertheless he showed up in a very professional manner and realy took the weight off our shoulders.All the drawings applications and preliminary mat… read more

MIchael &Darina from Guildwood village, Feb 16, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Art Metal Work

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Art Metal Work: The Steelworks
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James taught me how much detail and consideration goes into turning function into art, and it is in the details. He was able to interpret what I was imagining perfectly and was completely professio… read more

Dylan in Beaconsfield Village, Oct 20, 2009

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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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We enclosed our back deck and the product was excellent. Their expertise and assistance was exceptional. The product exceeded our expectations and many of our neighbors have complimented us on how well it looks.

spyker, Mar 18, 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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Mike was great. He made himself available after hours to do the quote. The job was completed on time and on budget and looks great. As a first time renovator, Mike was a super help/resource and did fantastic work

rob in hillcrest, Feb 11, 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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A tricky job, wonderfully executed. I"ve had nothing but compliments. Mark showed up on time, was incredibly neat and petted the dog. I've used Servisol for over 30 years now, and I've never been anything but delighted.

lorraine in yorkville, Feb 08, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: BBQ Equipment & Service

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: BBQ Equipment & Service

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BBQ Equipment & Service: Cuvers

Just wanted to let John and you know that I finally received my custom BBQ cover. Unfortunately it was not what I expected. What I received was a cover that exceedingly surpassed all my expectations. It'… read more

Dave in Nanaimo B.C., Mar 10, 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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What started off as a simple quest to open up a wall separating a kitchen from an eating area turned into a year-long undertaking involving major renovations to a kitchen, dining roo… read more

tinoz, Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, Dec 31, 2009

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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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Michael and the craftspeople at Mulligan Woodworking were truly a pleasure to work with. I searched for quite awhile to find a company that would build quality custom cabinetry without g… read more

CM - Leaside, Mar 01, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Carpenters

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Carpenters: B.B.G. Carpentry & Renovations

John built an extension to our backyard deck and designed a wooden privacy trellace around it. We enjoyed working with John so much that when it came time to do renovations at our busin… read more

Mick E Fynn, Jan 11, 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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Office chairs required cleaning and straightening of fabric in order to make a sale. Chairs were steam cleaned, customer was pleased! It made the sale. Will use this company from now on, plus will recomend to colleagues.

Anne / Concord, Mar 13, 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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Alliance Floor Source proved to be a good fit , chosen after carefully reading the Homestars reviews. Professional service from the first visit at the showroom, removing the old hardwood,… read more

Rick , Leaside, Mar 18, 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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Don't hesitate and don't look elsewhere for carpet repairs. The work is professional...the man is on time...and the people are honest. Mark is now permanently programmed into my iphone. Thank you Mark for great work. I really appreciate it.

Curt in RIverdale, Mar 20, 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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To the wonderful staff at Brooklyn Furniture: I'd like to express my appreciation for the quick, courteous and efficient manner in which Brooklyn Furniture handled my new purchase. My grandc… read more

Carol Sharon in North York, Jun 19, 2009

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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

Otto's Masonry rebuilt the chimney and performed tuckpointing repairs to my 80-year-old house. Otto personally assessed the needs, provided an estimate and was completely candid in his proposal. Th… read more

David - Central Toronto, Jan 21, 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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Our chimney was in need of major repairs. Andy took the time to explain all of our options. We had estimates done by other companies but none were as friendly, honest and priced as well as A… read more

Denise and John in Weston, Mar 18, 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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Marti, Elliot and Carolyn were exceptional to deal with. Shelving Outlet was able to provide us with exactly what we were looking for, and on budget. They were especially good at accommodating our schedule to make the installation. The closet looks great! Excellent Work!

Templar & Erica, Unionville, Mar 15, 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 contracted Elite to design and install a concrete walkway and stairs to the front of our home. Marcelo and Raffy walked us through each step, including the design and colour selectio… read more

tony, richmond hill, on, Feb 22, 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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Just got a new granite countertop installed and it looks phenomenal. Vlad and his crew consisting of Patrick, Mark and the rest of the guys did a stand-out job. We had an unfortu… read more

Medeiros in Mississauga, Mar 15, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Demolition

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Demolition: The Demolition Boys

Frank was awsome. Showed up on time for estimate and job, delivered as promised. Easy going and hard working. I would highly recommend Demo boys for any demo work around the house

Dom Etobicoke, Mar 09, 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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We worked with Bravehart for some design advice as well as plans, permits and construction on our basement underpinning and renovation project. The final result is a beautiful new playroom, gran… read more

Sean in Seaton Village, Feb 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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was feeling a little panicky when I discovered a pipe in my basement was leaking and in half a day the drips almost filled a pail. On trying the yellow pages, DrainWorks was the first human res… read more

juliem, Mar 20, 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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Called them up and had George at my house in just over an hour. He snaked a blade through the cleanout and got the water flowing but on inspection with a camera, we found that most of the… read more

Ian2 in North York, Mar 19, 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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We visited the Toronto Home Show and were interested in obtaining quotes for Hunter Douglas blinds. The kiosk that we visited was very helpful in making our decision. Customer service is … read more

Carol from the Kingsway, Mar 20, 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.

Rob provided a very competitive estimate. With his crew, Kevin and Kyle, he installed drywall throughout the basement. He taped and finished the drywall, displaying his wonderful craftsmanship. Rob was courteous and professional. The work was completed on budget and in a timely manner.

Sheldon in North York, Feb 16, 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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I called Capp's to clean my ducts after a recent renovation. I read the reviews on this site and I now see why Capp's is rated Number 1. Paul was great from the moment he arrived, … read more

Dan in Woodbridge, Mar 19, 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 have been looking for a light fixtures for months. I have been unimpressed with everything that is out there. I was sceptical to go see another place, but one of my friends highly recomm… read more

Marie Brampton, Mar 17, 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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Just had Mike and his team mount my 52 inch TV and hook up my surround sound and they did a great job. Mike was very professional and explained the entire process to me. I have very little ex… read more

Pete in Markham, Mar 19, 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

Alex (Toronto Fence) put up approx. 60 feet of fence around my pool and a new gate. The craftsmanship was superb and Alex took the time to explain all that he was going to do and followed through on his promises. Would recommend!

Brock and Sherry in North York, Mar 08, 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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Had major problem with carpet due to roof leakage. Called, booked appointment, they came on time, quoted me (very reasonable quote), came back, did an amazing job in a very short time. Very smooth experience

samantha pickering, Mar 01, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Fireplaces

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Fireplaces: Wilkens Contracting Inc
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They fixed the flashing and repointed my chimney. They did an excellent job and did not ask for any money until it was done. Unfortunately, they do not do roofing anymore. They seem really honest and only want to do the work you really need.

Daver62, Feb 02, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Floor Laying & Refinishing

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Floor Laying & Refinishing: Floorwood Solutions Inc.

Found Robert on Red Flag Deals. He maintains a thread there and offers help and advice. He answered all of our questions quickly and promptly and we knew we wanted him to install our floors.… read more

GG in Bolton, Mar 17, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Floor Laying & Refinishing

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Floor Retailers: Frontier Flooring, Inc.
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This is a great company. It got the job done very well and very quickly. The floors look great, and we did not have to worry about a large mess during the installation.

Liud^-^ Richmond Hill, Mar 19, 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

It was a pleasure to work with Jeff Linder. His workmanship is impeccable, he was always punctual, and he is dependable and honest. I would definitely use him again and would highly recommend him to friends and family.

Faith in North York, Mar 02, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Garage Doors & Hardware

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Garage Doors & Hardware

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Garage Doors & Hardware: Open Sesame

It is very tricky to retro-fit a garage door into an existing very old door. The specialists in this company were able to suggest many different options for systems and styles that would work for our garage. Thanks for all you help!

Randy in Port Stanley, Mar 20, 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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We had just demolished our old kitchen cabinets and wanted to have them taken out for disposal when we figured that uncluttering our condo was also long overdue. So, we wound up with a total o… read more

Alex in Central Etobicoke, Feb 27, 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 is very knowledgeable and gave me confidence that the job would be done right. Frank visited my house several times to make sure the work was going well. When I wasn't totally satisfi… read more

Jen in Lawrence Park, Feb 09, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Green Products & Services

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Green Products & Services: Carson Dunlop & Associates - Home Energy Evaluation
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Ryan from Cartson Dunlop came in and was out in 45 minutes of an 2.5 hour audit. Made a mention of including in our audit our poorly insulated garage which didi not… read more

Jim in Thornhill, Feb 20, 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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We picked North Shore Eavestrough based on their excellent HomeStars reviews and we are happy we did. From the quote to finish Darren and team did a great job. The work and options were … read more

Coles in Clarkson, Mississauga, Feb 21, 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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Dan did an excellent job. He met all my expectations, and went above-and-beyond what I was expecting. Dan is honest, courteous, and a hard worker. If you need help with caulking, painting, drywall and so much more, he's your man.

Aaron at the foot of Yonge, Feb 24, 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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Richard is great - our Rinnai tankless was leaking water and he was able to give us an idea of what the problem was over the phone, and then came to our house to confirm. B/c the unit wa… read more

shewhobakes, Mar 15, 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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John Oborne came out several times to consult on different ideas we had for the basement. He gave us a quote and was able to start immediately. His team was exceptional! They were knowled… read more

Neil and Kelly in East York, Mar 19, 2010

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Home Inspection

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Home Inspection: Classic Home Inspections Inc.
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Brent showed up to do our home inspection on short notice. He finished the inspection on time and he spent a lot of time explaining all the findings to us. His inspection report was very detailed and easy to understand. Overall a very positive experience!

Drago in Toronto, Mar 17, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Home Theater

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Home Theater: Integrity Electronics

My brother recommended Integrity Electronics to install our TV system and he was right on the money. Vlad advised on cable and tv placement while the walls were ripped apart and returned fiv… read more

Margo in Midtown, Mar 15, 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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I have been fixing up my house getting it ready to put on the market. I'd renovated several rooms, and the basement had not been used in years and had just had a lot of cons… read more

David in Brockton Village, Mar 04, 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 noticed these guys working on my street, so I asked the neighbors and got good reviews so I gave them a try. They were fast and clean, just what I wanted. Looks like I've found my eavestrough guys! -Jeff. 18 Westbrook ave.416-423-4429

Jeff in danforth, Dec 31, 2009

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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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Shay, prepared our estimate and walked us through all the requirements. My wife enjoyed all our dealings with Susan in the office. When my wife needed confirmation and reassurance that we needed… read more

Sandi & Robert, Mar 18, 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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very very good work May were shopping around and finally they gto the contract with them. company provided with all the material and plans, During the work there were few more changes as w… read more

rasu, Mar 16, 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 recently moved into a new home which is a new build, it is much larger than our previous house so we need lots of furniture and art. In addition, there is nothing but "builders beige" in the h… read more

Cheryl, Bloor West, Feb 26, 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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This past summer we got backyard patio made by Duralock - and the result is fabulous! We chose Duralock after we had a chance to look at some of their previously completed jobs in our neighb… read more

Mandeep, Mar 03, 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 quite pleased with this cabinet maker and enjoyed working with them from start to finish. The cabinets themselves were delivered and installed approximately 2 weeks later than we ha… read more

Susan in Ancaster, Mar 20, 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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Excellent service all round from Piero and his crew. Went to his store on Weston Road to discuss the plan not only for a bathroom reno but also a reno for our Kitchen. Valentini Kitchens will al… read more

Doris in Etobicoke, Mar 19, 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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I didn't realize it was already 7 years ago that Rob Tibero did our job,. I believe our retaining wall is still on the web site. I even got to go with Rob to pick out my large rocks… read more

Gloria Richmond Hill, Dec 05, 2009

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Best Of 2008 Toronto Awards Winner: Landscape Contractors & Designers

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Landscape Contractors & Designers: Stoneworks Contracting & Design
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A couple of years ago we had are Kitchen redone!!! To complete it we felt it was necessary to have a counter. Stoneworks was very helpful, and the quality exceeded all expectations.I hope this helps!!! (-:

W. C., Feb 24, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Lawn Maintenance

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Lawn Maintenance: Applewood Acres Gardening & Landscaping

Met with owner Rick.Great guy..great quote. Had the Applewood crew over this Saturday ( worked through the stormy weather, but got it done)and cleaned up the mess we did not g… read more

Mississauga Apple Heights, Mar 13, 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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I hired Oris based on the reviews I read on Homestars. He came and replaced my old and old fashioned potlights with new ones throughout my house. He was able to get the job done in one day and was f… read more

Jab, Feb 27, 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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We had a major problem with the fit of the front door of our business due to warping of the frame. Several companies tried to fix the door but the problem returned in a few days.… read more

Doctor Duct Cleaning, Mar 03, 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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I have hired Red Robin twice now. The first job involved replacing several damaged bricks around the front of our home. Business owners Mike and Dave came by to review the job, and from … read more

Jess in Cedarvale, Mar 10, 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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Dmitry and his partner are exceptional, friendly and very professional as well as communicative to all my questions and bar none some of the best prices out there, I would definitely use them again for any future projects.

markopas, Feb 20, 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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``Why can`t this be easier?" I asked myself after several days of searching and getting quotes from various moving companies. There are so many variables to consider, not only what the minimum cost i… read more

Andrew in the GTA, Mar 19, 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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High quality interior home painting job. We've used them several times. They don't just paint over problems. They fix the problems first. Their prep is first rate. Clean up after the job is exceptional.

Alan in North Toronto, Mar 19, 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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I had a new deck built onto my home, and I thought they did a great job. I was happy with the finished product and I was happy with the clean up they did. They were very professional and friendly.

D in Brampton, Mar 10, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Paving Contractors

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Paving Contractors: Ludwig Paving Co-

We hired Ludwig Paving to pave our driveway and I was quite impressed that they only did it so quickly, but did a great job! They were so fast and easy to work with. I would definitely recommend them.

Kym in Riverdale, Nov 19, 2009

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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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We procrastinated on this job, and as a result the pattering feet and scratching sounds of squirrels in our attic were emanating down into the bedroom, causing disruption to sleep… read more

Andrew in High Park-Swansea, Mar 13, 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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Hi Tobi, Just give you an update that Kevin has done a fantastic job and completed the painting work on Friday. Grace and I are pleased with the choice of colors and Kevin's job. Excellent wor… read more

Wei in Richmond Hill, Feb 09, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Plumbing

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Plumbing: Mr Rooter of Greater Toronto - GTA
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verry good job, very friendly people and the staff, got the leeakge and i call them in the evening , they were almost going to close but willing to help me , thanks and keep it up. CS

samjaan, Mar 20, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Railings

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Railings: Renew-Stairs
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I hired MO Langary to do hardwood stairs in the hall. Mo is reliable and good carpenter. The job was done on time according to schedule. The price was reasonable. Mo did good job; he also corrected … read more

Fran Markham Ont., Jul 22, 2009

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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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We hired Reiner to help us evaluate a reno potential in High Park. He was extremely helpful and was able to provide very valuable advice. He came out to the property to help us with the following:… read more

Ana in High Park, Mar 01, 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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Condo renovation clean up. I found Clean and Shiny online, and was very pleased with the cleaning. In addition to the great service, I was also happy with the fact that I could pay for the invo… read more

Vera in Thornhill, Feb 17, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Roofing

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Roofing: MrRoofRepair.ca
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I have contacted MrRoofRepair service with request to repair leaking Vent flashing on the roof of my house. I vas plesently surprised with the company prompt service and professional approach to c… read more

Frank from High Park, Mar 18, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Shutters & Blinds

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Shutters & Blinds: M3 Design Group

After much contemplation and research as to which company I entrusted to manufacture and install my custom window shutters; I felt quite confident and at ease selecting M3 Design. I contacted M3 D… read more

Frank Toronto North, Mar 16, 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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I called Flavio after I read all the great reviews about his company on homestars and true to each review, he delivered excellent service and an excellent product. He called me back … read more

Martha in Vaughan, Feb 24, 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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They came and put in beautiful windows in our house and the crew was friendly and easy to deal with. Only down fall was that they left a mess of scrap pieces of wood and material outside around our house. This wouldn't stop me from recommending the company to other people though.

Kim in Shelburne, Mar 18, 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 had skylights unlimited install a remote opening skylight with a flared tunnel above our stair case. The crew showed up on time every day and did and outstanding job. They had to build a… read more

Asanka in High Park, Mar 16, 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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ive had a sprinkler system for 4years now and ever year whichever company comes to do it seems to never do it right, 1 year when i opened my system nothing seemed to be working, called a comp… read more

Andrea T, Dec 24, 2009

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Staging

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Staging: Dirtless Dave
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After having tried many house cleaning service companies, I finally came across Dave on this website and I couldn't be happier. Dave is a self-proclaimed clean freak and it totally shows in his … read more

Karey in Bloor West Village, Mar 09, 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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family owned business was given a tour of the plant, excellent work, well done, no complaints, clean & tidy , really friendly and professional would recommend in a split second

Florence in Guildwood, Feb 20, 2010

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

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Sunrooms, Solariums & Greenhouses: Lifestyle Sunrooms

Hade Lifestyle Sunrooms out and Steve Morgan the estimator was amazing. Really knew his stuff and showed a veranda system that I didn't even know existed. Not we get relief from the sun and we don't get soaked when we BBQ. The carpenters were great. Very professional company.

Cathy in Whitby, Feb 23, 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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11 years ago I moved to a house with a pool that needed major updating, After I consulting with several local pool companies, I decided on Lido Pools to do my renovation. We did new … read more

Christina B Richmond Hill, Feb 08, 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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We cannot say enough good things about Milorad. We have undertaken a fairly substantial renovation in recent months and have dealt with numerous different trades and contractors and Milorad managed … read more

Suzanne & Brad in the Annex, Mar 05, 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

Ken at Olympia tile has an exceptional personal quality to service and to customers. He is professional, courteous, detailed and knowledgeable. I don't go often there but he seems to… read more

jack from toronto, Feb 26, 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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Their second visit to work for me, perfect job and clean-up once again, what more can one say about professional people, no complaints, you want the job done right, on time, at the right price? Steve and his team are the people to call. Thanks guys. Richard (WW2 Vet)

richard gray north york toronto, Mar 20, 2010

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Best Of 2009 Toronto Awards Winner: Upholsterers

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Upholsterers: Upper Canada Upholstery

We are very happy with the job that Keith did for us in upholstering our living room furniture.We would highly reccommend Keith for any job that you may have.He is truly professional and his work is excellent.

Bill in Willowdale, Feb 17, 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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My 3 year old Dyson had a problem. I had not registered it so thought all I'd get was some advice on where to take it to be fixed. Astonishingly, they are picking it up, repairing it, and del… read more

Delores in Toronto, Nov 06, 2009

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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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After a miscommunication on the day of the install, Dave was quick to reschedule and fit me in the very next morning. The job was quick and efficient the two installers were excellent. Dav… read more

Cory from Markham, Mar 17, 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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I needed to replace a toilet and upon calling Water Works I got Jean who told me she could have a plumber for me that afternoon to assess the job. George arrived and on reviewing th… read more

juliem, Mar 20, 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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They were prompt, however they didn't really clean up too much after. For exmample, white shark had bags of debris, i don't know what clear view did with the debris they cleared?

Steve from Bathurst & St Clair, Mar 19, 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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Last fall we had Brock windows and doors come a give us a quote on new patio doors. We originally were not going to do the patio doors and just windows. However, the installer… read more

Wolf from Ssauga, Mar 19, 2010

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