Quality Restorations and Renovations

I first contacted Quality Restorations from a referral by another company on Homestars that was too busy to do my brickwork job right away. Right from the beginning, Doug was clear and helpful with information and quotes regarding my brickwork. Because of this, I also asked Doug to quote on some roofing that was required as well. He gave me very good advice and options for the roof and wisely suggested I should also change the eaves and downspouts. Doug had given me an estimate on laying plywood on the roof (which I thought I needed) but honestly stated that it wasn't necessarily required. I went with his advice and saved money! I was very impressed with Doug's brickwork team (Peter & co-worker) and his roofing/eaves team (Mike & son) that I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for this type of work. Doug was always very clear about what was happening and when. Very great service and also very cost competitive when I compared his quotes with others. I feel that I can trust Doug to give me honest advice and would use his services again when required. In fact, I've already had him quote on some other work. I highly recommend his company. (Doug, thanks for the extra work to paint the changed bricks. I really appreciate it!)

No problems with this company. They did a very professional job rebuilding the old chimney on our 100-year-old house. They offered a competitive rate and provided very courteous service. The roofing company that followed agreed that the job was well-done.

Our house is over 100 years old, and a neighbour called to ask if we had looked at the roof lately. It was deteriorating fast. A neighbour recommended Doug Pearse of Quality Restorations, saying they had done high quality work on his house at a reasonalbe price, on time and on budget. This was our experience too. In addition, the tradespeople, and Doug himself, were a pleasure to work with -- utterly straightforward and professional, making very good recommendations on the various small questions that came up. All in all, a very positive experience.

My second job with Doug at Quality Restorations was just as good as the first. Our new eaves, soffit and fascia have transformed the curb appeal of our house. The work looks great, our needs were met, advice on placement of the downspouts was given and the cleanup was exceptional again.

Tuckpointing looks great and the cleanup after was more than expected. I barely knew they were there and gone except for the new mortar work. It even matches the old mortar pretty closely.

We had an addition done in 2008 which included a new brick corner, a new window and a replacement to an existing window. Our house is a heritage property, built in 1902, and QR found new bricks that matched the existing ones perfectly. Both the new window and the replacement window with their limestone sills suit the heritage nature of the house and the resulting addition looks as though it has been part of the house for years. We have used QR for several renovation projects, both exterior and interior, and have always been impressed with their quality and workmanship. All aspects of the job, from quotes to scheduling to response time, are very professional. I recommend them highly.

We had the front of the house done in 1999 and were so pleased that there was no doubt that we’d have QR do the work when we decided six years later to do the rest of the house. We were very glad to see that the workers were the same ones who had done the previous job - always a good sign. All elements of the work were well done: removing the old vines, patching, matching the new mortar to the old, and protecting the plants. The work was all done in the promised time frame, with thorough clean-up. We liked also that they explained what they were doing and why, and identified the materials that they were using. We recommend QR most highly.

I've had many dealings over the years with Quality Restorations and we know we can rely on their crew to deliver quality, high standards work. I highly recommend their services as I know that Quality Restorations will not fail in their delivery. I should also add that commitment to service is a key priority of the company.

Brick along a prominent lower part of the brick side wall had degenerated from rainwater splashing up from the walkway. Doug Pearse of Quality Restorations diagnosed the problem, and brought in a person who not only had the period skills but the sources for matching brick. Now you would hardly know this was not original.
Quality Restorations also repaired damage to our slate roof, and built a wall and door around the third floor stairs to give our daughter her own space. In all this the work was very good, fairly priced and timely. I would rely on him in future.

I am out of the country and needed this work done. Doug did a great job of keeping me informed and dealing with everything efficiently. The job was also very well done.