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Posted by bcquinn1 (My Page) on Tue, Oct 14, 08 at 16:16
| Hello -
My wife and I are looking for any recommendations on home improvement / general contractors and companies in the Toronto area. We're going to renovate a two-storey, 2000 sq. ft. house, including a new kitchen, two new baths, floors, lighting, and some electrical upgrades. There will be very limited structural changes (e.g., opening up the main floor slightly, over the main steel beam). All of the work is interior. Finishes will be mid- to high-end.
If you've had good (or awful!) experiences with contractors performing some or all of the work outlined above in the GTA, please pass along names to call (or avoid).
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RE: Toronto-area Home Improve. / General Contractor Recommendatio
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| While I'm not familiar with your area, here are a few general tips. You've probably heard about interviewing at least three contractors. Well, one thing people overlook is to go look at their previous work. They may show you a nice photograph of a kitchen they did, but when you see it in person you'll see that the floor is not level, the tile is cracked, etc. etc. Don't hire anyone who balks at giving you names of previous customers -- they should be thrilled to show off their work. Also ask how they handle surprises -- what they might expect in your home and how they would handle it. Also get a detailed contract that spells out the type of products (name brand, size, who delivers it, who provides the warranty), what the remedy is in case of a dispute. No detail is too much-- a good contractor won't mind! Good luck! |
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