MENATWORK Design Build

Formerly Men At Work General Contractors Ltd
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ON M8X 1E7
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Average customer rating:
9.8 10 (26 reviews)

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Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Ajax, ON
8/10

Full gut & 3rd story addition

We contracted MENATWORK for our design & build project involving a full gut and 3rd floor addition to our 100-year-old house. We are thrilled with the finished project and have been extremely satisfied with the whole teams professionalism, responsiveness, and competence - particularly from our project manager, site manager, designer, and architect. They were highly communicative and collaborative throughout the process and continue to lend their support with finishing touches and minor repairs. We developed a lot of trust in their team and are confident in the quality of the work. Wed happily use them again for future projects.

Approximate cost of services:
$1.00
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Nature in Hamilton
Nature in Hamilton
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

main floor renovation

We enlisted Men at Work to renovate the main floor of our 100 year old house in west Toronto. Highly recommend this company. They are extremely organized, professional, and very responsive. The designers, project managers, and contractors were all skilled and a pleasure to work with. We are more than thrilled with the high quality beautiful main floor they completed for us. Renovations can be stressful, but they don’t have to be if you hire the right team. 

Approximate cost of services:
$180,000.00
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N.M.
N.M.
1 review Toronto, ON
7/10

Upstairs bathroom, bedroom renovation

We were happy with the design but the project took too long to commence & tho the “punch list” finish was January 28 - we still await many items that are visably apparent. Other items were supposedly “fixed” by people not aware of the situation. Now these “fixes” have to be refixed as the proper trades weren’t called in. Six months after completion and still waiting for “punch list completion. Also this was not a total gut job - upstairs bathroom/bedroom reconfiguration in a well constructed 17 year old home. Not a complicated job, considering
MAW’s ability to restore much older homes. As stated we are happy with the design but are disappointed in the “after sale” indifference.

Approximate cost of services:
$250,000.00
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Company Response

Dear N.M.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review here. We don't recognize from your initials or your project description who you are, but we're most troubled to know that we might have left you feeling under-served after completion of your project. We pride ourselves in offering responsive warranty and post-project service, though this has been a bit more challenging during the Covid pandemic. If we haven't already addressed your concerns I encourage you to reach out to me directly at pg@menatwork.ca. We definitely want to make things right.
Thanks very much for your business.

Paul Gallop
President

Paul in Toronto
Paul in Toronto
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Open Concept

Great job! Project Manager Matthew was outstanding. Claire our designer was amazing as well. Some final touches needed but I'm sure they will take care of it shortly. Very professional.

Approximate cost of services:
$250,000.00
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nicholas in Toronto
nicholas in Toronto
3 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Full house reno - went fantastic

Total rebuild (renovation) of our house in Bloor West. Only thing we kept were the two side walls. Extended back about 12' (basement too). Paul was fantastic to deal when we were looking around at companies.
We met with about 5 and Paul was the only one to visit the house and talk w/ us.
We went w/ M@W and weren't disappointed. Matthew was our PM and he was great to deal with.
The construction process was delayed a bit due to foundation issues but the solution implemented was exactly what we we preferred. We were always kept informed, given lots of options and always knew what was going on.
Natalie assisted us in the design and she and her team were also very good. Very happy with the choices made and the options we had.
Long story short - we came inside our budget, got what we wanted and are very happy.

Approximate cost of services:
$800,000.00
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Company Response

Nicholas,

Thank you so much for this review and the kind words. We enjoyed working with Barbara and yourself very much, and are so pleased to hear you're loving your home! I'm sure we'll be seeing or speaking with you soon.

The Men At Work team

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Ajax, ON
10/10

main floor renovation

Men at Work did a fantastic renovation of my first floor. Paul, the owner of Men at Work, listened carefully to my ideas and concerns and ensured I was completely satisfied, as the work progressed. The result was a modern, practical and attractive living space. Paul has assembled a highly creative and professional team. Many thanks go to John, Natalie, Cory, Stephen, Eric and the rest of the staff for their hard work and dedication.

Approximate cost of services:
$200,000.00
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Company Response

Nancy, thank you SO much for your kind remarks. It was a pleasure working with you.
Warm regards from all of us at Men At Work.

Heather from York
Heather from York
6 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Extension on the back of the house plus a full gut job of the existing interior.

Paul the owner was very professional when he came to our house and listened to everything we wanted to do to our 1925 home. He came back with realistic goals and pricing that addressed our needs. Working with the in house Architect was easy and revisions were quickly done. We had to go to the Committee of Adjustments which was also dealt with promptly and professionally. Natalie our award winning designer listened carefully to us and worked with us to create the perfect space. She met us at stores around the GTA and at our home to make sure the final result was everything we dreamed of.
Our Project Manager Daniel was a perfect match for us. He always listened, updated us on a daily basis and met with us at the property to show us the progress being made and answer all our questions. Little touches like taking a bottle of wine to our neighbours after a day of hammering were extra touches that made a lasting impact.
Our project was completed on time and met all our expectations. It is beautiful and very functional. Daniel still keeps in touch and is always ready to return to the house to fix any small problems we have had as the house settles and we get familiar with our new space. Men at Work wants to please and we always feel like they are ready to field our concerns or questions even after the renovation has been completed.
I highly recommend Men at Work. They may cost more than some of your other quotes but the quality of their work, their professionalism and their personal customer service is top notch!

Approximate cost of services:
$500,000.00
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Company Response

Heather, thank you so much for your business and for these kind comments. It was such a pleasure working with you and Marc. Hoping your home brings you many years of comfort and enjoyment. Paul & The Men At Work team.

Marta  in Toronto
Marta in Toronto
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Full gut and extension

With a newborn baby and 3 year old we found ourself in a typical situation many people face: move or renovate. With no time, expertise or desire to contact out and design everything on our own MAW was the answer to our problem. We said from the onset that we needed more space and storage in our house and Keith and Natalie designed a functional home with lots of storage for our growing family. Not to mention Natalie designed the most beautiful kitchen and fabulous bathrooms. We had just a few design ideas and it was Natalie who took the words "classic and elegant" and made that into reality. Our project manager Kyle was great to work with and always provided answers to our many questions. Everyone we interacted with at MAW was great.

Approximate cost of services:
$10,000.00
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Company Response

Marta, thank you so much for this. You and Rob were such a pleasure to work with. Thank you for your patience with us through some of the trying moments. We're very grateful for your business and so happy that you're pleased with the way the house turned out. We'll be here whenever you need us.
Thanks again.
Paul and the MAW team.

AudreyN
AudreyN
3 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

House Renovation

We have used Men At Work for 2 renovations on our house. They did a great job both times and are very professional with great customer service and work ethics. Even a couple of years after the work was completed, we had some issues arise and they were on top of things promptly. We would definitely recommend Men At Work and use them again in the future if they opportunity presented itself.

Approximate cost of services:
$150,000.00
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Company Response

Audrey,
Thanks so much for taking the time to post these kind comments. It was a pleasure to work with you and Dan again, and we're so grateful and proud that you chose us again for a second project. Thanks again. Paul and the MAW team.

Mike in Etobicoke
Mike in Etobicoke
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Gut job and addition

When you decide to undertake a big home renovation with a GC, you're putting your trust and a significant part of your net worth in the hands of someone you barely know. You do your due diligence, you meet with them on several occasions, you visit previous clients and projects, you do what you can, but ultimately, you're in their hands.

Men at Work undertook a gut and addition for our 1940s house in the Edgehill Etobicoke area taking an old 2000sf 1940s house to a 3400sf house with all the modern amenities and kept a nice homey feel to the end product. We used their architect and design services as well and are thrilled with the final product. Ultimately Paul and company took a professional approach to what can be a "back of the napkin" business.

The collaboration was professional making full use of project management online support, an app linked to our project decision process, video conferencing to make our lives easier and great staff who were keen to make sure we were happy with the final product. The number of disruptions to your life and the volume of decisions are overwhelming at times, so it's nice to have a professional team supporting you throughout the process.

We dealt with Paul (owner), Keith (architect), Natalie (design) and John (site manager) for over a year from beginning to end. They managed us through the design, planning, Committee of Adjustments process, right to the picking and placement of furniture.

The whole family is happy with the final product and it's a home we'll be happy to live in for the next 20 years.

They have a great team approach and the follow-up support has been tremendous.

Approximate cost of services:
$800,000.00
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Company Response

Mike
Thank you so much for your business and for the kind review. We really enjoyed the collaboration with you guys and we're so proud of the end result.
Paul and The MAW team.

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More about MENATWORK Design Build

Specializing in home additions and major home renovations in old Toronto neighbourhoods, Men At Work Design Build provides integrated architectural, engineering and interior design with professional construction services to help solve home space problems for Toronto families.

Since 1989, we have been involved in over a thousand renovation and addition projects on Toronto homes of every imaginable description, style, and budget. Our team has received numerous local, provincial and international awards and acknowledgements for outstanding design and workmanship, and for delivering exceptional customer satisfaction. With in-house design professionals, Ontario Building Code trained project managers, carpenters, and technicians with specific experience and training in renovating old houses we are uniquely qualified to help you through the complex process of a major home renovation project from start to finish.

CATEGORIES
Design/Build and Home Additions
SERVICES
Design\Build, Home Additions, Renovation, Interior Design, Architectural Design, General Contracting.
WEBSITE
https://menatwork.ca/
YEAR ESTABLISHED
1989
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
20
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
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