Monarch Kitchen Bath & Home

Kitchen Planning & Renovation
Pickering ON L1W
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9.4 10 (86 reviews)

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Brenda & Greg O'Connor from Oakville
Brenda & Greg O'Connor from Oakville
1 review Oakville, ON
10/10

Kitchen Makeover

Kevin Samson and his team at Monarch helped us to give our kitchen a wonderful update. The backsplash, quartz countertop and new sink/faucet are great updates to our home. They did a great job coordinating the makeover.

Approximate cost of services:
$9,500.00
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Brenda & Greg, we believe that no matter what size a project is, all of us on the Monarch Team want our clients to be totally happy with the finished project. It was our pleasure to assist you with your kitchen ‘makeover’ – it such a fresh new look. Enjoy! ~Neil Samson

Deborah from Pickering
Deborah from Pickering
1 review Pickering, ON
10/10

Ensuite bathroom

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We have dealt with Monarch kitchens for over a decade now, first with a total kitchen reno and more recently, an ensuite bathroom reno. Neil Samson is wonderful to deal with and is very customer focused.
After almost 3 years, I was having difficulty with the top vanity drawer and so I called Monarch to ask for a service call. Neil came over personally and when he saw how the drawer mechanisms were working, he wasn't satisfied and decided to have 4 new drawers built and replaced no-charge. Needless to say, I was delighted! I would recommend Monarch not only for its product lines and cost competitiveness, but also for it's 5 star customer satisfaction policy.
Deborah from Pickering

Approximate cost of services:
$1.00
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Deborah, at Monarch Kitchen & Bath we believe that our greatest assets are our clients and we value the trust that you place in us. We want you to be our clients for life and we all work very diligently to ensure your complete satisfaction on each and every project. Thank you. ~Neil Samson

Nick from Pickering
Nick from Pickering
1 review Pickering, ON
10/10

Kitchen Design

Monarch designed our kitchen a few years ago and we couldn't be more pleased the result. We were referred to Monarch through a close friend, and after meeting with president Neil Samson, we knew our search was over. Our kitchen renovation was quite extensive and everyone -- from the designers to the contractors to the office staff -- kept us well-informed. Except for a few blips along the way (due in large part to the poor construction of our home), the project ran according to schedule. My wife and I always knew what to expect and the contractors Monarch chose to come into our home were professional and respectful of our space and our time.

Approximate cost of services:
$50,000.00
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Nick & Janet, it was our pleasure to work with you both to bring your dream kitchen to reality. From all of the Monarch Team, thank you for your review and we wish you and your family years of enjoyment in your beautiful new kitchen. ~Neil Samson

Susan Colley from Pickering
Susan Colley from Pickering
1 review Pickering, ON
10/10

Kitchen Renovation

I was extremely pleased with the kitchen reno performed by Monarch. Sarah was most helpful with her design suggestions and all staff and trades were professional and responded to questions in a timely manner. Neil attended regularly to ensure all work was satisfactory. Family and friends loved the reno and I have recommended the company to two other friends. I hope to do a washroom reno in the future and will definitely contact Monarch again.

Approximate cost of services:
$20,000.00
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Company Response

Thank you Susan for your review and the trust you placed in Monarch. It was our pleasure to work with you on this project and we look forward to future renovations. From Neil Samson & all the Monarch Team, once again thank you.**

A big thank you again Susan. It was a pleasure working with you. I am sure that you will enjoy this beautiful kitchen for many years to come.
All My Best, Sarah Holmstrom

Shawn Fryer from Toronto
Shawn Fryer from Toronto
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Kitchen & Bathroom

The excellent staff at Monarch gave us the best quality of service from the time we walked in the door to the time the job was finished. We received a great design, honest and frequent communication and great care to meet our needs in a timely manner. Kevin, Neil, Melissa, Kelly, Rick, Clint, and Roland were all friendly, informative, and efficient, leaving no detail too small. I would highly recommend Monarch Kitchen and Bath Centre to anyone who wants a company with integrity, creativity, and great customer service. Thank you for helping to make our home more beautiful.

Approximate cost of services:
$75,000.00
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Company Response

Shawn, each member of our team here at Monarch works together to ensure that our clients are well taken care of from start to finish and no project is complete until our clients are totalling satisfied. Thank you for your review.

Lori Harvey in Ajax
Lori Harvey in Ajax
1 review AJAX, ON
8/10

Kitchen Renovation

We hired Monarch two years ago to renovate our kitchen. We completely changed everything. Overall, our experience was very positive and we loved the new look. However, we did experience a problem with our new floor. Within a year, the grouting had crumbled away and cracked in quite a few spots. Monarch returned to review the problem and agreed it needed to be fixed. We were still under warranty at the time. It was determined that perhaps the batch of grouting was faulty so it was all stripped out and replaced. Within the next year, it happened again. I called Neil Samson, the owner of Monarch to explain the situation and even though our warranty was now expired, Neil returned to view the problem. It was then discussed that perhaps the sub floor was shifting and causing the problem. Neil put forth that he would not leave the floor as is and would make arrangements to again fix the problem. This resulted in ordering new flooring and kickboards for the bottom of our cabinetry which he did and for which a cost that was completely absorbed by Monarch. He then arranged for his team to come in and completely redo the kitchen flooring. This took just over a week. Although one could argue that the inconvenience of living without your kitchen for a week was unfortunate, I do wish to commend Neil and Monarch's integrity in getting the situation fixed, even after the warranty was long past expired.

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Company Response

Thank you so much for posting a review.
It was an unfortunate scenario, and we want to thank you for your patience through all of this.
When we take on a project, we make sure that it is completed properly.
Thank you again, we look forward to seeing you in the future.

Kip  Van  Kempen   in Ajax
Kip Van Kempen in Ajax
3 reviews AJAX, ON
10/10

new kitchen

the service was terrfici from the design to the co-ordination of various trades to the final product - the kitchen looks great and added value to the home plus is very functional -- great job --

Approximate cost of services:
$35,000.00
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karen and mike kelly in Whitby
karen and mike kelly in Whitby
1 review L1R1T3, ON
10/10

kitchen reno

Excellent experience with ALL staff members of MCBC. Time line was followed and deadlines met. Attention to detail by all workers was impecable. Designer (Sarah)and Owner (Neil) were always available for consultation. Would highly recommend this very professionally run enterprise

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Company Response

Dear Karen and Mike,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review; it was an absolute pleasure working with you both on your kitchen renovation.
Both Sarah and I were happy to have helped you with your dream kitchen and we hope that you will stay in touch.
Thank you,
Neil Samson and the Monarch Team

wano pickering
wano pickering
3 reviews Pickering, ON
2/10

Kitchen Reno - Just Cabinets and Pantry

OMG!!!! Quite an experience. It would take me pages to describe how BAD this experience was. Don't get me wrong, if you want very pleasant people being very nice all the time, this is a good place to start. Also, the tradespeople were all very good, skilled and pleasant. But if you want professional designs and planning that will be executed with some level of competancy, this is NOT the place. Please contact me for details before you use Monarch. I also have plans for two bathrooms renos to be done, but I won't be using these guys. Here are must some of the issues. Cabinets damaged in transit but they installed them anyways. Wrong tabletop ordered but they installed it anyways. New cabinets installed before plumbing work was done. Well it was a very expensive lessons learned for me. I will know much better next time.

Approximate cost of services:
$40.00
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Company Response

Dear Wayne
We recently reviewed your comments about your renovation experience with Monarch Kitchen & Bath Centre and we agree that the renovation didn’t proceed as smoothly as we had planned and we welcome this opportunity to respond to your comments.

After presenting you & Karen with 4 different design plans, you both selected the design that you felt best suited your interests and needs and we entered into our agreement on April 23rd. As is our normal practice, we prepared a Renovation Schedule for your project and we make every effort to adhere to the schedule, however there can be unforeseen issues that arise during the course of a renovation, and it has always been our policy at Monarch that we make every effort to correct any issues/problems as expediently as possible so as not to inconvenience our clients.

As per the schedule, from August 3rd through August 9th, we commenced the removal of your old kitchen and completed the required electrical and plumbing rough-ins as required to accommodate your new kitchen. We delivered your new cabinetry on August 9th and the installation took place from August 10th to August 15th. The countertop fabricator templated for your countertops and table top on August 15th and these items were installed on August 29th. All of this was done as per our schedule and you did have a working kitchen on August 31st.

However, we agree there were many deficiencies unfortunately but these were corrected. There were shipping damages to 3 of the 14 cabinets, as well several of doors and drawer fronts had to be reordered. Replacement items were ordered and installed. The table top that the countertop fabricator made was not made to the correct dimensions and we advised them to remove this table top and refabricate it properly. They removed it on September 6th and returned with the correct table top and installed this on September 14th, after which we were able to complete the backsplash installation.

The plumber was supposed to investigate and report back to us on a pre-existing leak in your basement, which he neglected to do. This was added to the subsequent service order and was corrected.

All of us at Monarch value your business and because of the issues/inconveniences you endured, we installed a new valance and shelf at your window area and provided several accessories to you at no charge. We agree with you totally that the service items should have been completed in a timelier manner, however, we never attempted to shirk our responsibilities to you, our valued client. At Monarch, we’re not done any renovation until our clients are totally satisfied and we strive very diligently to ensure that at the end of the renovation, you are satisfied!

We hope you will consider the facts above and realize that we did everything we could to provide you both with the kitchen of your dreams. We invite you to post pictures of your beautiful new kitchen on Home Stars. We value the trust you placed in us and we are always here for you. We hope that we can regain your confidence and we thank you for your business.

Kind regards
Neil B. Samson

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More about Monarch Kitchen Bath & Home

Monarch Kitchen Bath & Home's philosophy is straightforward - we are committed to your complete satisfaction. Our team of dedicated professionals work together to serve you. We use cutting-edge technology, we keep in tune with local and international market trends and align ourselves with business partners who are also dedicated to your satisfaction.

CATEGORIES
Kitchen & Bathroom - Cabinets & Design, Kitchen Planning & Renovation, and Bathroom Renovation
PRODUCTS
Kitchen and Bathroom renovations- Kitchen Cabinets, Bathroom Vanities, Design Services,
SERVICES
Monarch Kitchen Bath & Home offers full design and renovation services for your home. We cover projects of all sizes from a counter top replacement to full kitchen and bathroom renovations.
BRANDS
Cuisine Laurier, Urban Effects Cabinetry, Miralis Kitchens
STYLES
We have designers on staff to help you find your perfect style.
SPECIALITIES
Creative designs, Insured and bonded trades, complete project management.
WEBSITE
http://www.mkbi.com
YEAR ESTABLISHED
1981
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
8
RETURN POLICY
N/A
PAYMENT METHOD
Cheque Visa Mastercard
LICENSES
Metro License
MEMBERSHIPS
(CGBC) (NKBA) (APBOT) (BBB) (CFIB)
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
DIPLOMAS
(DSPC) (BKDC) (AKDC) (BBDC) (ABDC)
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
PROJECT MINIMUM
15000.00
BONDED
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
Manufacturers Warranty 5 Years-Lifetime./ Monarch Warranty 1 year
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