Best of '11 Toronto

These companies made the list of Best of 2011 based on the ratings and reviews from the homeowners that hired them. HomeStars is recognizing these companies for their exemplar work and service.

9.4 Grand Alarms Alarm Systems

I met up with Mari regarding the alarm systems a few weeks ago. She carefully explained each procedures in full details and was extremely helpful. I would definitely recommed this service to my friends and family.&...

Suganja from Markham, May 15, 2013

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9.9 Carrocel Restorations Antique Retailers

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

Soroush from Richmond Hill, Feb 11, 2013

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9.9 Modern Appliance Appliance Repair

Peter provided excellent and honest service. He was able to diagnose the problem quickly and his price was very reasonable for the work involved. He had to order a part for the repair but had it within a day. If I have any future problems with my appliances, I will definitely be calling Modern...

David from Vaughan, May 20, 2013

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9.2 Faulkner's Appliance Specialists Appliance Retailers

We purchased a Samsung washer and dryer from Faulkner's recently. The washer, unfortunately, was DOA (water leaking out the front door of the washer). We had to go through Samsung's bureaucratic process to get a technician out, to us demanding a replacement given how long it was taking. Unfo...

Iain Bennett from Etobicoke, Apr 12, 2013

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9.6 Big Al's Aquarium Services Aquariums & Aquarium Services

I just love going to Big Al's. The staff is always helpful and knowledgeable and their selection is great. When it came time to upgrade from our 20 gal tank, we chose Al's as they always answer our (sometimes stupid) questions and never pressure me into buying something I don't need. If you're...

Fiona Garnier from Vaughan, May 08, 2013

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10 ARCHITALCAN Design, Inc. Architects

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

Darren Rapp from Etobicoke, Apr 07, 2013

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Tim and his team at Frames and Pictures have been supplying me with frames at a reasonable cost for my online e-commerce business. They have been extremely helpful and generous beyond my expectations. When I made an error on my measurements for a group of frames, Tim was able to fix them all for ...

Susan from East York, May 08, 2013

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9.9 Templar Mould / Asbestos Analysis and Removal Asbestos & Lead Removal

We could not be more pleased and impressed with Templar's professional, efficient and thorough removal of the asbestos in our home. After speaking with Robert he sent a team over to mitigate our situation within two working days (roughly a week faster than the competition)! After seeing how qui...

Matt MacCormick from Old Toronto, Apr 25, 2013

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9.9 A&R Renovations inc, Basement Renovation

Alex and his team did a fantastic job on our kitchen gut-job renovation. We found A&R Renovations on Homestars when we weren't satisfied with the quotes we received from contractors we'd found through word of mouth referrals. A&R wasn't the cheapest nor the most expensive quote, but we were impr...

trisha from Old Toronto, May 13, 2013

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9.6 DrainWorks Plumbing Bathroom & Kitchen - Fixtures & Accessories

DrainWorks was the second company I called for an estimate when my basement drain backed up. The first company quoted a very high price with a lot of work required and failed to even show me why it was required nor the results of the camera inspection. When I contacted DrainWorks, I was told some...

Susan Teague from Scarborough, Apr 16, 2013

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9.9 The Tub Guys Bathroom Renovation

The tub guys did an excellent job of refinishing our tub and were a pleasure to deal with.Very professional company..I would recomend them to my friends and associates without hesitation.… read more

Bernard Dunford from Vaughan, Mar 11, 2013

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10 Cuvers BBQ Equipment & Service

This is my 3rd time ordering from Cuvers. I have had them make me a cover for my big green egg table, gas bbq and patio furniture. The quality and fit is great. These covers will last you a very long time. Getting the cover made and delivered has been quick and easy every time. mbutcher from Scarborough, May 16, 2013

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9.9 Drape Master Blinds Cleaning & Repairing

My roller blind needed repair for a broken chain and clutch and needed it asap. Cindy was very friendly and helpful on the phone when I called and told her my problem and that I needed it fixed overnight. She didn't promise but said she'd try her best. Sure enough it was fixed perfectly overni...

Jackie Joiner from Mississauga, May 10, 2013

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We hired Oborne's team to help with some ductwork that wasn't installed properly and caused vent noises throughout. From the beginning his team was on time (early even), courteous, and knowledgeable. John came by one morning to take a look around and it was a pleasure talking about our issues wit...

gtj, Apr 22, 2013

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9.8 EAGLE DOORS & LOCKSMITH SERVICE INC Building Supplies and Hardware

We called eagle doors after looking for locksmith reviews on here, and we noticed he had a lot of feedback..... We had an attempted break and entry for our business through our double pane window. I called early on a Saturday morning and they arrived within the a reasonable time frame, they fixe...

Bolton Arcadi from Caledon, Dec 29, 2012

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

Catherine in Oakville, Apr 25, 2013

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10 PTR Carpentry Carpenters

We at Kayland Construction Concepts are very particular with who we associate ourselves with in business which is why PTR is our #1 choice in Carpentry. Paul is a very talented carpenter who adheres to the highest Quality & Service. PTR Carpentry's crew works very clean & organized and is always ...

Kayland Construction Concepts-9487, May 14, 2013

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

We bought a house and were planning to move in December. I eamiled Adel in October and he immediately booked the day we requested. He was very professional over email and was gracious enough to change the quote for me a number of times as I had forgotten a few things. I hired 416-SO-CLEAN to cl...

David and Mary from Mississauga, May 15, 2013

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9.9 Frontier Flooring, Inc. Carpet & Rug Retailers

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

Shone from York, May 20, 2013

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Mark was very quick to respond to our quote request. We scheduled an appointment and he brought over samples to look at. At first we were also going to carpet two bedrooms and a hallway, but Mark suggested we refinish the hardwood instead of carpet over it. Not many companies look out for the con...

Chris K from North York, Apr 23, 2013

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10 Straight Up Masonry Chimney Build & Repair

Straight Up Masonry gave us a reasonable quote, and we booked them to begin on a specific morning. Tony and his crew came at the time they had promised. They did an excellent job in repairing the front steps to our porch, and also repairing other parts of our porch that needed attention, inclu...

Ben Carniol from York, May 20, 2013

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9.7 Magic Touch Chimney Sweeps Chimney Sweeps

As owner of STRAIGHT UP MASONRY who are one of the top rated chimney build and repair specialists on homestars and in the GTA, I always like to recommend the best to my clients. I will never recommend anyone who I would not use on my own home and that is why I once again called on Marc and the MA...

Tony in T.O., Jan 26, 2013

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9.9 GeorgiaPeach Closets Closet & Storage Solutions

My closets are finished and they look amazing! I would reccommend Georgia Peach Closets to everyone who needs work from a trustworthy person who is proud of his work and is a perfectionist who will do everything to satisfy his customer. Customer satisfaction is so important and Herc certainly r...

sher from North York, May 09, 2013

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9.9 Fujitech Technologies Inc. Computer Repairs and Support

I have been to Joseph to repair my laptop earlier last year and was very happy with their service. This time my son dropped my ipad and shattered the screen. I took it to Joseph and he helped me replace the screen with a new one and had saved me from buying a new one. I am still a very happy c...

George from Richmond Hill, May 18, 2013

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10 Elite Designed Concrete Inc. Concrete Contractors

Just a note to reiterate how customer focused Raffy, Marcelo and the whole Elite crew are. We had extensive, custom work done a couple of years ago which needed retouching because of our inclement Canadian winter season. I contacted Raffy via email to ask if we could set up a time to have the m...

TC2 in Maple, May 20, 2013

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9.9 Towne Contracting Condominium Renovations

We planned a complete overhaul of a 2200 sq foot condominium following our retirement. Steve's team at Towne Contracting was able to deliver on our vision, making our project a huge success. Renovations are never easy as even with a designer it is never possible to plan every detail and every o...

Sadru from Toronto, Apr 10, 2013

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9.6 TorontoGranite.com Countertops

We recently have our kitchen renovated in our condo. Through referral of our contractor, we picked Toronto Granite. They did an exceptional job. From picking stone to installation, the process was smooth and professional. The craftsmanship was great and am really impressed by their installation c...

Alan Chan from Old Toronto, Apr 21, 2013

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10 Just Deck It Decks

Ryan and his crew did an outstanding job. All the cedar was hand selected and the attention to detail was impressive. Their workmanship is excellent and the crew was very polite and friendly.They worked through terrible weather and they always kept the backyard clean at the end of each day. Ryan ...

monica vitali from Etobicoke, Apr 29, 2013

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Zion responded to our request very quickly and had many great design ideas to help us complete our new front porch and back deck. (We live in downtown Toronto in a row house and don't have a lot of space to work with). Matt and his crew were fantastic carpenters, arrived on time and worked a soli...

Sibel from Toronto, May 17, 2013

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9.9 The Demolition Boys Demolition

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

peter from York, Mar 15, 2013

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Bill and Laura at Bravehart provided the perfect solution for our leaking flat roof/3rd floor balcony. Whenever you have a water leak, you're worried. Bravehart's solution was quick, functional and the best price among the quotes we received. They even fixed a problem with the way our door was hu...

Siobhan from North York, May 03, 2013

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9.7 Crowhurst Design Drafting Service

Crowhurst Design was very helpful in getting our drawings up to code and getting them approved by the engineer, sorting out our issues with building code, dealing with the City, arranging HVAC and making sure we get our building up and running as quickly as possible. Gordon Crowhurst was reliable...

Stev in Whitby, Jun 10, 2011

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We've had ongoing issues with our plumbing throughout the house, and have had numerous repairs done over the years. Based on the outstanding reviews on Homestars, we decided to give WaterWorks Plumbing a try. We booked an appointment for a quote, and Natasha called us back right away. It's eviden...

R and C from Richmond Hill, May 16, 2013

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9.6 Mr Rooter Plumbing Drainage Contractors

Had a backed up kitchen pipe. Chris from the queensway store came and resolved it quickly and efficiently. The quote was what we paid. No surprises..would totally use them again. Thumbs upJeff from Etobicoke, May 19, 2013

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10 EkoCouture Custom Drapes Drapery & Curtains

We wanted a better solution to cover the sliding glass door in our family room. EkoCouture came and gave us great advice on how we can do that. They were friendly and professional from start to finish. We are very happy with everything they did. Thank you EkoCouture for your great service! W...

Werner from Old Toronto, Apr 22, 2013

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9.9 Parma Cleaning Drapery & Upholstery Cleaning

Called this company to have them come and clean my carpet. They came within 2 days (on his day off) and did an excellent job. He also cleaned for free my 2 hallway carpets. AMAZING SERVICE !!… read mo...

Daniela from North York, May 11, 2013

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10 robs renos Dry Wall Contractors

I would highly recommend Rob’s Reno for any drywall project. I really appreciated Rob’s flexibility to do the whole project or just the pieces we could not complete. His team did an amazing job of installing drywall and mudding my basement. I now have a high quality finish that is ready to paint...

Ann Shenton from Etobicoke, May 16, 2013

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We called Duct Cleaning Specialists after reading such great reviews here on Home Stars. They were able to give us an appointment in a very short turn around time which was great as we wanted to get it done sooner than later. We discussed options on the phone and when they arrived on time, Paul h...

sharon from Toronto, May 20, 2013

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10 Java Electric Ltd. Electricians

This was my third time using Java Electric - I love these guys! They helped mount our TVs on the wall, install light fixtures and add an addition receptacle in the master bedroom. The previous time they installed pot lights, under cabinet lighting and added a cable for the TV in a new location. ...

Valerie from Toronto, May 15, 2013

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9.5 AMI Repair Service Inc Electronic Retailers

We recently had problems with our CD player and sought the service of AMI Repairs. We were given excellent advice, both over the phone and via email. Following the suggestion provided, we were able to solve our problem without inccurring large expenses. And AMI did not charge us for this helpful...

Caroline Woo from Scarborough, Mar 31, 2013

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10 The Construction Group Elevators, Lifts & Ramps

Thank you so much for the job you did renovating our bathroom. The finished product looks amazing -- actually better than I could have imagined! Rosie, your office manager, was superb, responsive and always kept us informed every step of the way. Your trades people were expert, neat, prompt and c...

David Holmes from Toronto, Nov 01, 2012

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10 BRAGA CONTRACTING Excavation

Found Tony on Homestars and gave him a call to quote me on some basement work, and I'm glad I did. He was extremely knowledgeable and thorough in explaining the various options to us, and as an added bonus, his quote was very competitive. We hired him for the job and needless to say, I was extr...

JM from Toronto, May 17, 2013

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9.1 Designer Fabrics Fabric Shops

I have never been much of a sewer, but once I step into this store, I am overwhelmed with excitement at all the great selection of colours, styles, etc, and I just find myself getting lost in the splendour! Hmm, now I just need to figure out what to do with all this fabric...Amy - Toronto, Jan 27, 2013

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9.7 FG Fencing Fences & Gates

Many thanks to John for his patience and guidance in finalizing the layout for the first phase of my fencing project and also to the great team of guys who installed the posts, fence and gate with speed and professionalism!! The fence is beautiful and brings a smile to my face each time I look a...

Deborah Clark from Brampton, Dec 13, 2012

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9.8 Five Star Rug and Carpet Cleaning & 24/7 Flood Emergency Fire & Water Damage Restoration

Five star cleaning company take cares of the cleaning of my rug, carpet and sofa sets every year. Honestly, they do a great job, either one of Bob's technician , do a very through nice quality cleaning, As an busy single mother of two, this professional cleaning give me extra quality time to spen...

Merry from Old Toronto, May 13, 2013

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10 Black Forest Woodworking Fireplace Mantels

We have recently hired Steven to built a window bench (in our kitchen) as well as a fireplace mantel (with build in bookcases) in our rec-room (basement). Steve did an outstanding job. He was meticulous, punctual, and neat. I was very impressed with his systematic approach to the design. He mad...

Kostas from North York, Feb 28, 2013

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9.9 Otto's Masonry Fireplaces

We had our chimney rebuilt and tuckpointing all around the house. The work was professional and Otto and his mason's matched the bricks perfectly on our 100 yr. old home! Even the mortar was matched to blend with the rest of the house. They did a great job and were timely, efficient and friendly....

T&R from Toronto, Mar 18, 2013

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10 Floorwood Solutions Inc. Floor Laying & Refinishing

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

Maria from Toronto, Dec 10, 2012

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9.8 Alliance Floor Source Floor Retailers

We opted for a satin water base finish, replaced old boards in the kitchen to match the dining room and living room floors. The First floor of our house has received a great makeover. Well done! &#823...

Sylvie Daigneault from Old Toronto, May 16, 2013

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9.8 City Wide Group Inc Foundations

I had Chris come out out do an estimate for my foundation waterproofing and a new water service line. I was impressed with the company and their credentials, and elected to hire them. Vlad and his crew did an excellent job, and the work didn't stop from the second they arrived on site! The pricin...

Don Drew in Toronto, Apr 09, 2013

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We had done a complete makeover at our newly renovated house & we had absolutely no strength to start installing our appliances & furniture. We called these guys up & they did the job in the most professional & utmost fashion that we could've ever managed.janet from Toronto, Apr 29, 2013

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10 Copacetic Woodwork & Design Furniture Designers & Custom Builders

Ian and his team at Copacetic did extensive work for us about 10years ago with a complete renovation involving build-ins in all areas of our home. When we needed integration of a new kitchen applicance we wanted no one else! The team is professional with unparalled attention to quality and detail...

B. Cruickshank from Old Toronto, Mar 01, 2013

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9.9 Johnnys Finishing Shop Furniture Refinish & Repair

I had an old dark china cabinet stripped and painted white by John and his crew. When I walked in and saw it in their shop, I was speechless--it was so beautiful! They did an amazing job--so professional, so flawless. It looked like an entirely different piece. I am picky, and they surpassed my e...

Lynne from East York, May 14, 2013

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10 Rent WOW!!! Furniture Rental

What more can I say than that I have been dealing with Rent WOW now for a few years and I have no intention of using anyone else. I am a home stager and I can depend on the staff at Rent WOW to always help me out no matter how tight my deadline is. I find it easy to go to their warehouse and pi...

Hendrik Glastra from Toronto, Dec 04, 2012

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9.9 OnWall Solutions Garage Design & Organization

The quality of the product, combined with their wide range of accessories are unmatched. The crew were on time and very informative with respect to any questions I had. The strength and durability of their Slatwall product is way beyond any MDF slatwall you will find out there. Tim from Oakville, Feb 22, 2013

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10 Nuvo Garage Garage Design & Organization

My garage has always been a mess! However, what would have taken me a week took Rick and Ed one day! They completely transformed my garage into a new room. Thank you so much Ed and Rick! You were a pleasure to work with, and you did and awesome job!Amy - Toronto, Jan 27, 2013

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10 Easy Flip Garage Doors Inc. Garage Doors & Hardware

We moved into a house in December that had old garage door openers and we wanted to have them serviced. We called Easy Flip because of the great reviews on Homestars. They came on the day we requested and Mike was great. He looked at the openers and felt it was better to replace them. We got t...

David and Mary from Mississauga, May 15, 2013

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8 Humber Nurseries Ltd. Garden Centres

I wanted some hearty plants for containers for my balcony. Humber Nurseries has such a selection that you can't go wrong. The variety of annuals and perennials is amazing. The staff are really knowledgeable. Lots of good ideas. I found some interesting plants that I wouldn't have found elsewhere....

Mindy, Toronto, Dec 19, 2012

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9 Curbz Garden Care Garden Maintenance

Curbz Landscaping did the hardscape work on my front and back yards. I was so happy with the work that I chose them to do the planting as well and it looks fabulous! It’s exactly what the design promised and I’m very happy with the selection of plants and the planting as well as the care they sh...

Marla in Maple, Mar 07, 2013

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9.8 The Home Improvement People General Contractors

Completed Full renovations of 2 Bathrooms last Fall - one with Glass Shower and 2nd with Tub/Shower. Thrilled with the results. Price Quoted for Labour Only. I picked tile, vanities, fixtures from Taps and entire job came in under budget. Will use Home Improvement People for next renovation.<...

Anita McGrath in Etobicoke, Apr 30, 2013

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10 Simple Sudz Green Products & Services

My wife had used this product on our linoleum kitchen floor which was installed about 6 years ago, she was totally shocked at how well the floor had looked after she was done (like new again). She had also used it on the oven/stove and was very pleased on how well it cleaned with very little effo...

Brian Olson from Blind River, May 19, 2013

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10 North Shore Eavestroughing Gutters & Eavestroughs

Asked several companies to bid on the project, Northshore came out, gave a very reasonable quote, didn't try to up sell me on flashing or soffits, and were willing to negotiate...I didn't haggle over pennies, nor did they. Showed up on the day of, ready to go and were done in less than 3 hours. ...

patrick williamson from Scarborough, May 16, 2013

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9.9 Mr Rescue Handyman Services

Charlie was absolutely great! He is trustworthy, which is so important, and does great work. We have used him a few times, and he is very fair and honest. He comes up with innovative solutions to things that others would try to convince you that you needed. He is so good that everyone wants h...

Nathalie in Toronto, May 17, 2013

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9.9 Cosmopolitan Mechanical Services Inc Heating & Air Conditioning

Shan and his team did an excellent job replacing our 1922 boiler. Their price was higher than other quotes but they seemed the most knowledgeable and trustworthy. They took care of everything, they coordinated the removal company to remove the huge/scary boiler and they installed the new one in...

Valerie from Toronto, May 15, 2013

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9.8 GarCon Building Group Ltd Home Additions

We chose Garcon after several quotes, not only based on value but because Jason (their estimator) was on time, friendly and understanding of our needs. We had them repair a floor joist in our living room ceiling and replace our entire living room ceiling. The work they did was excellent, especi...

Steve Henry from Brampton, May 20, 2013

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10 Canada Smart Home Solutions Home Automation

They did a great job networking my home. I was really impressed by how fast it was done and also how clean everything looked when they finished. I have no problem recommending this company!&#8230; ...

Tony in Courtice, Jan 23, 2012

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9.9 ClearView Home Inspections Home Inspection

From the moment I spoke to Tom on the phone, with his professionalism and enthusiasm, I knew I found the right person for the job. When I got to the house Tom had already arrived (early!) and started working immediately. He was exceptionally thorough, knowledge about every detail of the house, an...

MESTO, May 20, 2013

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Malcolm (aka Skip) built two vanities and a medicine cabinet for us. We had some unusual issues to work with -- two of the pieces had to be easily removable for access to plumbing -- but he came through with creative solutions that work and look great. He worked quickly and was very pleasant to w...

Martin Townsend in Toronto, Mar 15, 2013

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9.9 Toronto Home Theater Home Theater

Mike is honest and no nonsense. His workmanship is top quality and his product knowledge second to none! His recommendation of installing internet radio to meet our needs has revolutionized my life! His suggestions are value-add and user friendly. We're now making plans to have Toronto home ...

Judy Stinson from Old Toronto, May 02, 2013

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9.7 The Home Cleaning Team House & Apartment Cleaning

We needed a thorough clean of our 3-bedroom house after a bathroom renovation, and Jacob and his team did a commendable job. Jacob gave me a clear overview of the service over the phone, and was able to accommodate my schedule on short notice. His team was prompt, pleasant, and professional, not ...

Graham from Newmarket, Apr 23, 2013

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9.9 Good Looking Homes House Cleaning Exteriors

My old deck and stone were in desparate need of a cleaning so I contacted Liam for an estimate. He showed up promptly, explained what would be done and delievered a tremendous product as promised.&#8230; re...

shane mahoney from Toronto, Dec 18, 2012

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9.9 Zenic Insulation Insulation

This review comes a bit late as I wanted to observe how the insulation handled throughout winter. I’m glad to report the product they use is great and I’m happy I went with Zenic. They were quick, clean, and the brothers who came to blow in the 15” insulation in my attic were great. I would re...

SL in Toronto, Apr 02, 2013

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9.8 Fine Finishes Custom Design Solutions Interior Decorators

Andrea was very friendly and easy to work with. She helped us develop an awesome color plan for our main and second floors. She listened to our preferences and helped us develop a color plan that incorporated our personal preferences and existing furnishings. It was a pleasure meeting and work...

Savi McLauchlin from Brampton, Apr 24, 2013

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9.8 Nanique Interiors Interior Design

We worked with Nanette on 2 occasions. First to help us with initial planning of our renovation and then for paint colour selection. We are thrilled with her work! Her experience and confidence put us at ease that we would love the final result, which is exactly what we needed, after being confus...

Mano from East York, May 04, 2013

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9.8 Duralock Interlocking Interlocking Stone

Tony and the entire team at Duralock were friendly and very helpful. We had them do our front steps, walkway, driveway and the back patio. The project was done in just a few days and it looks wonderful. There was one loose step, but after I pointed it out they came by the next day and fixed it...

AS in Oakville, May 20, 2013

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9.9 Des O'leary Disposal Junk Removal

Desmond O'leary is first class. Good prices. He's always transparent in showing you his receipts from the dump. My team and I have gone with O'leary for over 40 bins for various projects. And his service continues to be highly responsive, reliable and uncompromisingly respectful. Even when a ...

clayton from Old Toronto, Apr 16, 2013

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9.8 SKY Kitchen Cabinets Ltd Kitchen & Bathroom - Cabinets & Design

I was really pleased by the impeccable workmanship that Sky Kitchen did on my TV unit. My dad who is very frugal and doesn't like me spending money even complimented the TV unit stand. He said this is the most beautiful piece of furniture he has ever seen. My parents loved it so much they took ...

Tom from Mississauga, May 16, 2013

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10 Valentini Kitchens Kitchen Planning & Renovation

This was a very large project for us and we researched for quite awhile for the right contractor. Valentini was the right choice! From the very start Piero put in the effort to line up every detail to make sure the job was done right. Tony built us the most beautiful cabinets and laboured to inst...

Scott Wolfe from Newmarket, May 16, 2013

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10 Land Effects Outdoor Living Spaces Ltd. Landscape Contractors & Designers

This is a very professional landscape design and build company. I am a very satisfied customer and I would definitely recommend them to anyone who asks. Thank you so much Keith!&#8230; r...

Amy - Toronto, Jan 27, 2013

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8.7 LawnSavers Plant Health Care Inc Lawn Maintenance

The service provided by LawnSavers has revitalized my lawn! There is always a phone call to let me know that the technician is coming and a follow-up written report is provided immediately after the visit. The folks that come to service the lawn and those I've spoken to on the phone are friendl...

Antonia in Richmond Hill, Mar 12, 2013

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10 Victory Locks Ltd Locks & Locksmiths

Tom came over when he said he would and was very pleasant, as well as knowledgeable. I needed one lock changed, two removed and a deadbolt installed. He did it efficiently and with a minimum of mess- and gave me lifetime guarantees on the locks! I was very satisfied with his service and wouldn't ...

DLA in Toronto, May 12, 2013

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10 A&A Masonry Masonry & Bricklaying

The company was excellent. had other assessments and this was the best. They were prompt, congenial and professional. Bill and the team were detail oriented. Dominic did the work. He was excellent. Very careful and detailed.Finsihed product looks great. Cleaned up well, advised re future. Also ve...

cef, May 20, 2013

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10 TON FURNITURE Mattresses

Andy is really helpful. I asked Andy to deliver the beds to my new place at 7pm on the day I moved in. However, after I moved in that afternoon, I found out no delivery was allowed after 7pm. So I called Andy to see if he could deliver the beds prior to 7pm. Andy was so great and he rushed to ...

Florence Ho from Etobicoke, May 16, 2013

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I Purchased a glass panel to accent the bathtub/bathroom in the main second floor bathroom we recently had renovated. From the first call to book the measuring appointment, service was first class. The panel was ordered and ready for installation within the time estimated. Upon installation, t...

Rob from Mississauga, Apr 06, 2013

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My basement had a flood and it was not covered by my insurance. I was in a panic and did not know what to do. Thankfully, a business associate referred me to Canada Restoration. Darren and crew were professional, punctual, problem solvers and reasonably priced. There is no pressure whatsoever and...

Joseph from North York, May 14, 2013

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10 Unique Custom Moldings and Trim Moldings / Mouldings

Two homes...two crown molding install jobs for Richard. We are very satisfied repeat customers of Unique Moldings. Rick is fast, reliable, efficient and an expert at his craft. He really enjoys his work and takes pride in his level of expertise and craftsmanship. We highly recommend Rick to a...

Joe D Riverstone Brampton, May 17, 2013

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9.8 Rent-a-Son Moving & Storage

Moved to my new house and Rent-a-Son looked after the move. Very smooth and trouble free. The group of three performed a tricky mattress hoist. They were on time and did a nice job. I would happily use them again.David Quayat from Old Toronto, May 20, 2013

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9 Space Solutions.ca Organizing Products & Services

Jorgen came to meet me at a visit to a condo I had just purchased, and designed the perfect Murphy bed/storage solution for our "+1" room. The room had to function as a bedroom most of the time, but also be able to transform into an office when necessary. It worked brilliantly! Christopher was so...

Karen M> in Toronto, May 15, 2013

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10 Melanie Kushner Organizing Products & Services

I would like to say that it's because we have a toddler at home that our entrance was completely disorganized, but the truth is, he has only added to the chaos that is our home. I'm usually embarrassed about this, but Melanie came over and was completely nonjudgmental. She was patient and kind...

sara in York, Jun 12, 2011

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9.8 Renaissance Painters Paint & Wallpaper Contractors

I was having problems with the finish on my kitchen and bathroom cabinets due to an issue with the original manufacturer. I had several quotes and although Renaissance was the highest, Jason gave me the confidence that they could repair the damage and provide me with a new finish strong enough t...

Richard from York, May 06, 2013

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9.9 Cook's Wallpaper & Paints Paint & Wallpaper Retailers

I love the selections they have. Plenty of different hues which helped me find the exact shade that I wanted. Very thankful that I visited this store after visiting other stores. &#8230; read more

Girl in Markham, Nov 25, 2011

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I originally sealed our double driveway with a commercial retail product. The product peeled off our driveway. I called Asphalt Care and spoke with David. He came out, cleaned our driveway and sprayed it with a better product which adhered to the surface. Very friendly and personable.

Peter in Maple, May 15, 2013

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9.9 pesticon pest control Pest & Animal Control

We moved to our new home in Pickering over the winter and couldn't wait to enjoy the warm weather on our deck. That proved impossible since carpenter bees continually swarmed us whenever we stepped outside. I am terrified of bees and have stayed inside these past 2 weeks, since the bees first a...

Sally Bray from Toronto, May 21, 2013

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

tbegic from Toronto, Apr 18, 2013

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10 Strong Plumbing Co Plumbing

Our master bedroom shower no longer worked and Valentin helped, via email, source parts. He was very helpful -- very prompt responses to email, attended at our house as scheduled, very helpful and pleasant man. Thanks, highly recommend.Mark is Davisville Village, May 13, 2013

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The project was completed in a very timely fashion, professionally and too our complete satisfaction. The installers were clean and courteous, and we are extremely happy we chose Art Metal Workshop Inc.&#82...

Rick Marchand from Etobicoke, May 10, 2013

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10 CoreTemp Heating and Air Renewable Energy

I had an old furnace which had not been maintained in a while, I had Richard come out and do some maintenance, but he found some problems which were very expensive to fix and required my furnace be red tagged. After getting quotes from a variety of contractors, I decided to have Richard install m...

Patrick in GTA East, Apr 30, 2013

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9.9 House Calls Renovation Advisors Renovation Advisors

Jay - Thanks again for your assistance. Your involvement helped us refine our thinking and plans - and gave us confidence for moving forward on our major home renovation. You were able to put our thoughts into usable plans and your input was very helpful. Royal Home Improvements, as one of you...

Dennis Helm from Scarborough, Apr 18, 2013

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9.8 Maret's Quality Home Cleaning Ltd. Renovation Cleaning

I recently hired Maret's team to do a combination post reno and spring cleanup. I was really blown away by the attention to detail, eg. cleaning doors, light switches, baseboards, behind, inside and around the washing machine and dryer, and inside and around the dishwasher. i have a recently reno...

Monica from Toronto, May 12, 2013

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Our first encounter with Academia was wasking up to find ater in our bathroom floor after a severe rainstorm. Academia was the only company that answered my call, provided advice in what to do until they arrived, and said they would come that day to take a look. Joe came and the leak was a resu...

Lisa in Etobicoke, May 12, 2013

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9.2 All Canadian Self Storage Self Storage

I had a very good experience with All Canadian Self Storage. I needed an economical option for storing some boxes I have (I am constantly moving lately but my base is Toronto). I found the Laird branch to be great, the place is always clean, well ventilated, and the people are helpful, you can dr...

NS from Old Toronto, Feb 23, 2013

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9.8 Kingsway Carpets & Blinds Shutters & Blinds

We are very happy with the blinds and wood shutters from Kingsway Carpets and Blinds. The intsall process was quick, the product looks good and works well, its exactly what we wanted.&#8230; read more

Carol from Old Toronto, Apr 27, 2013

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The Royal Crown team was excellent. The pricing was very competitive and the installers were on time, courteous and left our property as it was before they started. We're pleased to recommend Royal Crown.

Chris Lynch Etobicoke, May 10, 2013

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9.9 Skylights Unlimited Inc Skylights

Excellent job! I'm very happy with all aspects from start to finish, this company knows what they are doing, if I decide on getting another skylight I will go to them without any hesitation.&#8230; rea...

Serena Dhillon from Markham, Feb 28, 2013

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I hired Stonehouse Property care last summer to pull out this horrid bush and resod my disaster of a back yard and did a fantastic job! Andrew and his crew made sure to be on time each morning. They worked hard and were able to finish the job sooner than estimated. They were also very neat and ...

Nancy G from North York, May 17, 2013

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9.9 Optimal Irrigation Corp. Sprinkler Systems

We hired Optimal Irrigation to set up our sprinker system last year. As we were now their customer, they contacted us to arrange a time for a fall shut down of the system and again this spring to get it set up again. Mike and his crew worked efficiently in making sure the system was fully operat...

Pat in Toronto, May 09, 2013

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I got a referral for AlphaOne from our realtor and I looked up the website and hired them based on that. We were dealing with Barbara who did the staging of our condo. She recommended we paint (which we did ourselves), change the lighting, and she basically took all our furniture out and brought ...

Shaina from Toronto, May 01, 2013

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9.9 Millennium Woodworking Stair Builders

I had done the prep work and initial sanding/staining and after a few days of work i was tired of the project and called Rahaman to help get this job done quicker so i could get my family back in the house. The job was done in four days and it turned out great. I plan on calling them back up fo...

Jay from Ajax, Jan 17, 2013

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The project involved stripping and replacing shingles from the roof of a 15 year-old addition and the original house. The project was a disaster. The crew used overweight hammers and broke about 20 percent of the roof boards on the original part of the house. In retrospect, I should have...

Sullutuk in North Toronto, Jan 27, 2013

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9.6 Rusco Distributors Sunrooms, Solariums & Greenhouses

Rusco installed a porch enclosure for us. The design is perfect and enhances the appearance of our home. I am extremely happy with the results. The quality of the product is excellent, workmanship is good. There were a few minor issues, but they were resolved. I'm sure that if anything else w...

Faye Bourgeois from Etobicoke, Jan 22, 2013

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9.9 Backyard Getaways Inc Swimming Pools, Spas & Hot Tubs

Simply Put - Thanks Daphne for your Excellent Customer Service every time we come to the store to get pool supplies or call if we have any questions! Also the crews that come to open and close the pool are Professional and Efficient always.marry from Richmond Hill, Apr 29, 2013

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10 TILESTARS Tile & Stone Contractors

Tilestars was top notch! Dmitiri was considerate, courteous and professional. They totally gutted out bathroom and shower and rebuilt and re-tiled it. Dmitri went the extra mile - finding the tiles that we had in our minds - but could not find anywhere. Please hire this company - they are the...

M. in Thornhill, May 14, 2013

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8.4 Cercan Tile Inc Tile & Stone Retailers

I had used Cercan for a large building project I did several years ago. I was very satisfied with them then, and when I had a smaller project in a townhouse I was renovating, I immediately thought of going back to Cercan and getting the help of Christina. Cercan has an excellent and wide range of...

Robin in Toronto, Feb 12, 2012

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10 TIGRO TILE & GROUT RESTORATION INC. Tile and Grout Cleaning

Ramiro did an excellent job restoring our Foyer/Hallway/Mud room/& Kitchen Tiles and Grout.We are very pleased with the results and will nor hesitate to recommend him to our Family and Friends.He is a Professional and a very likable person.Thank-you Ramiro for a job well done.Frank T Flor from Vaughan, May 06, 2013

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9.8 Derek's Tree Service INC Tree Service

I had a huge birch which was dead and needed taken down as well as pruning on two very large silver maples and some other trees as well. The team from Derek's led by arborist Peter did an amazing job. Arriving early everyday they completed the work in a couple of days and left the yard looking gr...

DAVE A in Toronto, May 15, 2013

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9.8 Red Robin Masonry Tuck Pointing

Jay and the crew from Red Robin were excellent and very conscientious. They made sure that the work was completed to our satisfaction. It looks fantastic!!! Thanks again guys - great work.&#8230; read...

Scott Walling from Etobicoke, May 21, 2013

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10 TJ. Fine Upholstering Upholsterers

Found T.J. Uphostery on homestars.I couldn"t believe the reviews but they are true.Milton is a really a good guy who does fine work at a reasonable price.I had a wing back chair & stool reupholstered and the wood refinished.I will definitely be back again.Danny from Mississauga, May 15, 2013

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9.5 Deluxe Alarms Vacuum Sales & Service

Been with Deluxe Alarms for over 10 years and have relied upon their excellent, prompt and courteous service. I strongly recommend Deluxe Alarms for your Home Security Needs and for your family's peace of mind.&...

Lawrence Agustin from Mississauga, May 17, 2013

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9.9 Reliable Home Comfort Water Filtration & Purification

my furnace was red tagged by consumers gas Easter weekend so I called Reliable,As a tradesmen myself I would expect good quality work and yes !!!!!! that's what I got. Thanx to Darryl,Rob and Darren. ps they will be back when my a/c is on it's last legs ...cheers guys !!!!!antonio from Brampton, Apr 22, 2013

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9.7 Clarke Basement Systems Waterproofing

A high water table at my country home constantly threatened my peace of mind. A Clarke Basement System and dehumidifier eliminated my concerns. Recent service of the system by Fritz and John has ensured that I can remain confident that I will not face a flood. They are excellent representatives o...

Gary Norton from Barrie, May 17, 2013

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My windows were never cleaned with such attention to detail and so thoroughly, they all sparkle! Precision Window Cleaning gives a superb service, in a professional and efficient way, not to mention their friendly and polite manners. I will certainly use them again.Nieves in Forest Hill, Apr 29, 2013

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9.5 Brock Doors and Windows Windows & Doors

Sales person was extremely knowledgable and was flexible to work with your budget. Installation was on time and date as discussed, I would suggest better tarps to protect homeowners hardwood floors and proper vacuums to clean up debris afterwards by the installers !also they scratched my tub

a in etobicoke, May 15, 2013

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10 Windsor Workshop Woodworking

Andy has an unbelievable eye for detail, and was able to make recommendations that suited our needs. Windsor Workshop hand craft has some of the finest quality furniture available around. We continue to receive compliments on all the pieces made for us... Amazing work!Emily Verner from Toronto, Nov 25, 2012

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