Quality Restorations and Renovations

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Horacio in Toronto
Horacio in Toronto
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Chimney Rebuild

Crumbling chimney needed a complete rebuild, other contractors were giving ridiculous estimates and excuses claiming the job was too difficult. We called Quality Restorations got reasonable estimate and decided to go with them and it paid off as they were worth every penny. They showed up on the agreed upon date and within two days were finished leaving us with a quality chimney and no mess left behind.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,500.00
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Thanks Horacio - yours certainly wasn't the easiest job! I'll pass the compliment on to the men -they really do appreciate the recognition for a job well done.

Jeff in Riverdale
Jeff in Riverdale
1 review Toronto, ON
8/10

Tuckpointing of stone wall

I had Quality Restorations do some tuckpointing on a long stone wall that rises up from my foundation. Doug did the estimate right away and offered a good rate for the work. I am very happy with the work that they did, including some additional work requested at the last minute. Due to a mis-communication, some of the additional work did not meet my expectations. Within a few days' they were back on site, to complete the wortk, no questions asked. My only quibble with them is that I was initially told that the work would be complete in about 3-4 weeks; it was more like 7 and then they showed up with no advance warning, as I had requested.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,000.00
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Company Response

Thanks for the review Jeff - it seems that every job we were on this year resulted in more work being added lengthening our arrival time estimates. I do appreciate the feedback though and while the men have instructions to call first, sometimes in the rush to get to the next job, they forget. I'll make sure they do know to call first.

Bonnie Booth in East York
Bonnie Booth in East York
3 reviews East York, ON
10/10

parging

Doug Pearse and company were fantastic. They were prompt, tidy and very reasonable. They parged the base of my old home to save the bricks. I would happily recommend them.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,600.00
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Thanks Bonnie for your review - you have a very beautiful home and we are happy to have been of service.

Anne in North York
Anne in North York
1 review North York, ON
10/10

Brick and Chimney Repair

We hired Quality Restorations to repair our chimney and brick walls.

They showed up when they said they would, cleaned up after they were
done and unlike other contractors, charged exactly what they said were going to charge.

Having seen other poorly done brick repair jobs, I was especially impressed with the way they matched the mortar colour and texture exactly - you would never know it it hadn't always looked the way it does now - they really live up to their name! It was a "quality restoration".

Anne

Approximate cost of services:
$4,500.00
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Thanks for the good review Anne - I'll pass it along to the guys.

Joe in Yorkville
Joe in Yorkville
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Front Steps/Driveway Stonework

When I needed new front steps and driveway stonework restoration, Quality Restorations provided timely advice and a quote they met, and got the job done to my satisfaction. Professional workmanship, and attention to detail got them my recommendation.

Approximate cost of services:
$7,500.00
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Thank you Joe for the favourable review- I really like the way the Banas stone and Owen Sound retaining wall blend in with your patterned concrete. Peter really did a great job once again.

Jon in Yonge/Eglinton
Jon in Yonge/Eglinton
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Leaking window frames

There was a lot of rain earlier this summer, and we were getting some condensation and leaking at the base of a panel of windows in our dining room. This had never happened before and were getting very worried as the moisture was starting to collect on the floor below, which was nice parquet wood. The last thing we wanted to see was a waterlogged and warped floor and knew we needed this fixed. We were also concerned about moisture building up in the drywall beneath the windowpane, which could lead to mold and a costly repair.

We had been in touch with Quality Restoration about another job and while they were by, we had them look at the problem. They could tell right away where the water was going and how it was getting inside the house. By getting up on a ladder to see the outside of the window up close, they could see that there was no outside caulking to properly seal the window.

He got the proper sealant, and while he was up there, he did the kitchen window too. He showed us how we were getting a slight draft in the kitchen - for the same reason water was getting in the other window. After caulking both window frames, both problems were solved - no more water has come in since, and the kitchen window draft is gone.

Approximate cost of services:
$400.00
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Thanks for the review Jon - it's great when we can come up with a cost effective solution that really works !

Jon in Yonge/Eglinton
Jon in Yonge/Eglinton
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Rebuilt our back yard fence

We had an old fence that was falling down and badly needed replacing. There were a few quirks to work out to keep the neighbors happy, and this took a lot of patience, but they worked well with everyone concerned. In the end, though, they did a first rate job and the back yard looks much better now. Money and time well spent!

Approximate cost of services:
$3,400.00
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Company Response

Thanks Jon - we like we think that we can rise to any occasion and this was one of those instances where diplomacy was the key ingredient to get the job done.

MD in North Toronto
MD in North Toronto
3 reviews North York, ON
10/10

Chimney repair and restoration

My chimney was obliterated by a lightening strike. I obtained multiple quotes and got vastly different advice on how to clear debris from the flue and rebuild the chimney. Quality Restorations delivered on time and on budget with excellent results. I couldn't be more pleased. Thanks Doug!

Approximate cost of services:
$11,000.00
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Company Response

You are welcome Sheldon,

That was one of the more dramatic sites I have seen to date!
I have included before and after photos on the Homestars site
so that other people get and idea of what can happen with lightening.

Tom in Richmond Hill, Ontario
Tom in Richmond Hill, Ontario
3 reviews Richmond Hill, ON
10/10

Rebuild the top of a two-flue chimney and replace more deteriorated bricks

This house is about 23 years old and the chimney top had already been rebuilt about a dozen years ago by another company which poured a new concrete cap and installed new flues. This repair failed and I got quotes from two other companies.

I went with Quality Restorations after speaking with Doug Pearce, the owner. He impressed me with his experience and knowledge, and his quoute was detailed and competitive.

He sent Carl and a helper to do the work and it was completed to my satisfaction in about one and a half days, longer than they had expected because of the need to cut up the massive poured concrete cap mentioned above. Although it was not possible to get a perfect match of brick, they did get a reasonable facsimile.

Once done, they did a great job cleaning up the yard. One small quibble, after the recent heavy rains, I found a bunch of brick chunks and residue coming down from the eavestrough into rain barrel my wife uses to water her sensitive plants and flowers.

Other than that, I am well satisfied.

Tom

Approximate cost of services:
$2,600.00
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Company Response

Thanks for good review Tom - I'll pass it along to the men... as well as the note about the small
bits of masonry in the downspout. Even though all the bits washed out with the first rain, a more thorough clean up is a standard part of our work.

Rob
Rob
10 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Replacement of deteriorated brick and chimneys on 100 year old building

I asked for an estimate from Quality Restorations on removing the top of a crumbling facade on my building and replacing two old chimneys. Company owner Doug Pearce called me and we discussed what needed to be done. he clearly had experience and knowledge, and knew what the best course of action would be, and also, what red tape would need to be dealt with (my home is on a busy artery). Once I signed off on a detailed three page quote, Quality Restorations got the permits and dealt with disposal issues. Doug has been in business long enough that he knew the roofing company I had hired for the next phase of this job, and called them to make sure the masonry work on the building edge and the roof work would tie together properly.
It took a few weeks to get the job done, due to Quality being in high demand, and some delays with permits. Once the crew arrived, they were in and out of the job in two days. They cleaned the site up, hauled away the bricks, it was as if they had never been there, except the building looked great.
I have dealt with many different types of contractors in the past six months, and the sort that I have grown to resent are the ones who expect the client to repeatedly explain the job to the workers, talk to the city, dispose of material - all things that the client has no experience with. Quality Restorations were in control from the moment I signed up with them. If I did have questions, I called the head office and they would page Doug for me right away.

Approximate cost of services:
$8,000.00
Any advice to offer fellow homeowners facing a similar project?
Go with professionals with plenty of experience, particularly if you have an older building. There are places in your house where you can hire the local handyman, but not the external walls and chimneys. Use a company that does the job safely with proper ladders and scaffolding, as you don't want an injured passerby on your conscience.
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Thanks very much Rob for this review - we take all this for granted (dealing with permits, pedestrian safety etc ) but you are right. We have seen a number of incidents this year in Toronto - one where the facade of a building collapsed into the street and another where men fell to their death simply because basic permits and fall safe regulations were not followed. I am glad that you are happy with the final results.

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More about Quality Restorations and Renovations

Quality Restorations Co. was founded in 1974 to meet the renovation and restoration needs of its Toronto customers. As an award-winning company we can provide you with the following services:

Chimney Rebuilds and Repairs, Tuckpointing and Brick Replacement,
Additions / Porch renovations of all kinds / New Garages
New decks and fences
Basement Renovations,
Bathroom renovations,
Kitchen renovations,
Fireplace Repairs
Brick Cleaning
Decorative Concrete
Basement Waterproofing / Basement Underpinning
Complete Interior Renovations
Eavestroughs and Siding
Flat and Shingle Roofing

Some of our clients have been coming back to us for 20 TO 30 years! If you are judging a company solely based on the number of reviews, make sure to check out our Facebook and Instagram listings for even more testimonials.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QualityRestorationsCo/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qualityrestorations.inc/

Contact us at qualityrestorations1@gmail.com or 416-423-3465 for a free quote today!

CATEGORIES
General Contractors, Concrete Contractors, Foundations, Home Additions, Masonry & Bricklaying, Waterproofing, Basement Renovation, Bathroom Renovation, Carpenters, Tuck Pointing, Interlocking Stone, Builders, Fences & Gates, Decks, and Design/Build
PRODUCTS
Alurex T-Rex system Certainteed Shingles IKO Shingles Banas Stones Kreitmaker Fraserwood Siding Delta Membrane Mason's Masonry Supply http://www.masonsmasonry.com
SERVICES
Chimney Rebuilds and Repairs, Tuckpointing and Brick Replacement, Basement Renovations, Additions, Bathroom renovations, Kitchen renovations, Fireplace Repairs Brick Cleaning Porch renovations Decorative Concrete Basement Waterproofing Basement Underpinning and Remodeling Complete Interior Renovations New Garages Additions New decks and fences Caulking Painting Flat and Shingle Roofing Eavestroughs and Siding
BRANDS
Alurex T-Rex system Certainteed Shingles IKO Shingles Banas Stones
SPECIALITIES
New porches, Decks ,Home Additions, Tuckpointing, , Chimney Repairs, Chimney Rebuilds, Masonry work, Brickwork, Brick Replacement,Concrete work, Patterned concrete, Parging, Flagstone, Cultured Stone, Interlocking stone, Fireplace repairs, Basement Waterproofing, Underpinning Foundations, Remodelling Kitchens and Bathrooms, Flat and Shingle roofing.
WEBSITE
https://www.qualityrestorations.ca/
YEAR ESTABLISHED
1974
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
25
PAYMENT METHOD
Payment by Interac payment
LICENSES
Metro Licensed Gas Fitter and Home Renovator
MEMBERSHIPS
Registry of Professional Contractors of Ontario http://www.renocontractors.com/
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
PROJECT MINIMUM
$1000
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
The warranty depends upon the work that is done and ranges from 1 year to 10 years
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