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Barisic Steve Carpenter

Carpenters
Toronto ON M6S 2T2
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HomeStars  >  Basement Renovation in York  >  Barisic Steve Carpenter  >  full gut/renovation/underpinning
Toronto-7887
Toronto-7887
7 reviews Toronto, ON

First Review

1/10

full gut/renovation/underpinning

Basement Renovation review in Toronto

Came highly recommended, but was a total disaster. This company could not read architectural drawings. Miscommunicated cost of project. Sloppy workmanship.....never used a level, everywhere they used caulking has cracked within 1 year. Recommended substandard products. Used incompetent trades. Left the job unfinished. Had to re-do tiling at my own expense. Terrible hardwood floor installation...1/8" gaps between floor boards...can see nails! Window left open during rain storm...flooded bedroom and ruined hardwood damaged ceiling beneath....wouldn't take any responsibility to repair damage even though it was his tradesperson who left window open. Crooked walls/ceilings. Poor drywall finishing. DO NOT HIRE THIS COMPANY!

Approximate cost of services:
$150,000.00
What could this company do to improve their services?
Stop making excuses! Do it right the first time, saving money and aggravation for all involved. Take a customer service course. Learn to communicate.
Any advice to offer fellow homeowners facing a similar project?
Know your project details. Have all product details finalized and ordered prior to beginning reno. Know the municipal building codes that apply to your reno, get a permit and make your building inspector your best friend. If you see something your contractor is doing that doesn't sit well in your gut...go with that gut instinct until you're satisfied that the job is being done correctly. Hire an independent project consultant/manager to make sure things are being done correctly.
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Toronto-7887
Toronto-7887
7 reviews Toronto, ON

First Review

0/10

full gut/renovation/underpinning

Basement Renovation review in Toronto

Came highly recommended, but was a total disaster. This company could not read architectural drawings. Miscommunicated cost of project. Sloppy workmanship.....never used a level, everywhere they used caulking has cracked within 1 year. Recommended substandard products. Used incompetent trades. Left the job unfinished. Had to re-do tiling at my own expense. Terrible hardwood floor installation...1/8" gaps between floor boards...can see nails! Window left open during rain storm...flooded bedroom and ruined hardwood damaged ceiling beneath....wouldn't take any responsibility to repair damage even though it was his tradesperson who left window open. Crooked walls/ceilings. Poor drywall finishing. DO NOT HIRE THIS COMPANY!

Approximate cost of services:
$200,000.00
What could this company do to improve their services?
Stop making excuses! Do it right the first time, saving money and aggravation for all involved. Take a customer service course. Learn to communicate.
Any advice to offer fellow homeowners facing a similar project?
Know your project details. Have all product details finalized and ordered prior to beginning reno. Know the municipal building codes that apply to your reno, get a permit and make your building inspector your best friend. If you see something your contractor is doing that doesn't sit well in your gut...go with that gut instinct until you're satisfied that the job is being done correctly. Hire an independent project consultant/manager to make sure things are being done correctly.