I knew to remove the remaining knob & tube wiring in our old home was going to be an expensive prospect. I got 2 quotes and selected Deal & Company primarily due to a personal recommendation from a neighbor. Mike and Jason were at my home every morning before 9:00AM to start work, and always swept up at the end of each day. Let me tell you, these guys know what they are doing! Mike was careful to make as few holes in our walls and ceilings as possible, and had some good advice on new positions for switches and plugs. Their drywall/plaster contractor was amazing and worked over the weekend to get the job done. I was very happy with the quality of work I received, and would recommend them to others. Where they need improvement however is in their head office. Communications were not always timely and their invoices lacked detail. Payments must be made by cash or cheque - no credit cards.
Advice: If you are living in an old Toronto house and are considering upgrading your wiring to code, be aware that this job is extremely invasive and dusty (particularly if you still have old plaster and lathe in your home). Be sure to cover EVERYTHING in plastic 'poly-tarp'. The guys from Deal will shift your belongings and cover over furniture etc., but all pictures should be removed from walls, books removed from shelves, and clothes removed from closets. In our case we were constantly shifting things from room to room and then always looking for our stuff. If you have the option of moving into a hotel during the process, I would recommend it.
- Approximate cost of services:
- $18,000.00