The Home Improvement Group - THIG

Formerly Mr Rescue
General Contractors
Mississauga ON L5V 2B3
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Average customer rating:
9.4 10 (375 reviews)

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Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Toronto, ON
8/10

Electrical work done well

Electrical work on malfunctioning lights was done very professionally. Thanks for being on time and for getting the job done right.

Approximate cost of services:
$350.00
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Company Response

It was a pleasure working with you. Glad we could accommodate your needs promptly. Please keep us in mind for your next renovation.

Stay Safe
Regards
Christine

Mario in GTA
Mario in GTA
3 reviews Milton, ON
0/10

Deck staining

I am updating this review for the 3rd time as the nightmare continues. Hired for a deck staining project end of summer 2019. They cut corners, did a poor job staining, and left a mess at my house. I was upset last year with staining work but they partially reimbursed me to satisfied at that time. Summer of 2020 deck was in bad shape already, and looks like it has aged 10 years. THIG came back and re-sanded and stained areas under their warranty to correct issues which was great. Deck looks better. However now they have overcharged me without authorization for an error they made in purchasing the wrong stain due to an error on their end. They tied up a lot of my time, and tried to blame me for the error. At the end they reimbursed me for what was owed but not without several emails and discussions. They are very difficult to deal with and lack accountability, at the expense of the customer and I will never work with this company again. very unprofessional.

Review has 2 previous versions
Approximate cost of services:
$3,500.00
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Hi Mario

I am very disappointed in your review. I am not sure why you altered your review 4 times and changed the score from an 8 after the job was completed and you were very happy. We came back to fix warranty work, as we stand behind our workmanship and have a real warranty. We redid the areas on your deck in question and also did other areas that did not need work at no charge and you were very happy. You used every email to me as a threat, that If I didn't give you a discount on extra work we did, you would go on social media and slander me. You also stated we overcharged you and were very rude to our finance manger, only to agree you were wrong in your calculations. I also gave you a credit for no reason to make you happy.

As a business owner, I pride myself in great customer service and doing good quality work, although on your project, no matter what we did...you were going to find some way to make us look bad. It is unfortunate your negativity will impact our business but we can chalk that up to a lesson learned, and hope customers who read your review take it with a grain of salt.

That being said, I hope you enjoy your fabulous deck, it does look great.

Mehdi
Mehdi
0 reviews Toronto, ON
9/10

Kitchen island

They created a kitchen island addition with cabinets and quartz. Very nice.

The work was professional and timely.

Approximate cost of services:
$5,000.00
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Company Response

Thank you so much for your kind comments. Our Trades take great care in providing excellent service for our customers. We all appreciate great feedback and look forward to future Opportunities that may come up.

Sincerely

Merry Robertson
Inside Sales & Customer Service
The Home Improvement Group
416-477-4500

Tconde
Tconde
2 reviews Vaughan, ON
10/10

Kitchen Reno

I have dealt with the Francine, Christine and Shauna on a number of home renovations and they are extremely professional. I'm extremely picky and they have always answered all my questions and provided me with advice. I strongly recommend the Home Improvement Group for any home renovations, you wont be disappointed. Thank you for making my vision come to life

Approximate cost of services:
$1.00
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Company Response

It has been a pleasure working with you and value you as a repeat customer and we look forward to working with you in the future.

Sincerely

Merry Robertson
Inside Sales & Customer Service
The Home Improvement Group

Raoul
Raoul
0 reviews Toronto, ON
8/10

Installation of wall and french doors in bedroom and painting them

Jean-Paul (project manager) came by to see the work area, discuss options and take measurements for the estimate. THIG went through my condo management's approval process to get approval for the work. Vic and his team did the work of framing, installing drywall and doors and painting.

The end result looked pretty good, although not perfect since there are a few small gaps between the frame and trim that can be seen, but these do not detract from the overall look too much. I was happy with the competitive pricing offered for the job, although there was some confusion since the estimate did not include the cost of doors and frame, which I had to buy. The doors and frame I bought were not what they expected and this led to some late additional costs (about 10% more). Ideally, we should have discussed the materials to be bought in greater detail up front to avoid potential snags during the work.

Overall, I am happy with the work done and the time taken to do the work. It was efficient and done within 1 week. Everyone at THIG was responsive and professional throughout and they made it easy to work with them.

Approximate cost of services:
$5,000.00
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Company Response

Hi Raoul:

Thank you for your review. The feedback is very informative and helpful to make us a better Company in communicating details that tend to be taken for granted.

We look forward to future projects with you.

Sincerely

Merry Robertson
Inside Sales & Customer Service
The Home Improvement Group

alexwalter1320
alexwalter1320
0 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Stucco Ceiling Repair

The Team at THIG are true professionals. My repair work required a specific skill set which the Foreman Les was able to source. All interactions with the company were prompt, professional and oriented to finding the solution that worked for us. The cost of the work was fair and transparent. I highly recommend using THIG.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,000.00
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Company Response

Hi Alex:

Thank you so much for the great review. It was a pleasure working on your project and our Team appreciates the positive review as everyone at The Home Improvement Group strives to achieve the best results for each and every project we work on.

Our sincere thanks.

Merry Robertson
Inside Sales & Customer Service
The Home Improvement Group
416-477-4500

Lori-Ann
Lori-Ann
4 reviews Mississauga, ON
8/10

Dry wall and ceiling repair of kitchen and main bathroom

Jean-Paul managed the project and he was good, but perhaps could have checked in with us more often and did a final check on the work. There was also some miscommunication with billing, however, the company was quick to apologize and admit their error.
The sub-contractor Dwayne who did the dry wall was excellent. Thorough, meticulous and very easy to work with.
We did have some issues with the electrician John. We feel he should ensure that all electrical fixtures are in good working order before signing off. Also, provide proper lightbulbs should customers not have the correct ones. The light fixtures should all be working when the job is complete. After a formal complaint, the work was completed to our satisfaction though.
I would recommend Home Improvements, just be prepared to manage the project on your own.

Approximate cost of services:
$8,000.00
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Company Response

Hi Lori-Ann:

The Home Improvement Group takes pride in all the work we do for our customers. We want to thank you for your business and we appreciate your feedback. Positive feedback like yours will help us in our endeavour to achieve the high quality of workmanship and management we want to offer all our customers.

Sincerely

Merry Robertson
Inside Sales & Customer Service
The Home Improvement Group
416-477-4500

Joy
Joy
2 reviews Toronto, ON
9/10

Laundry room renovation

Renovation of laundry room, new drywall, floors, painting and a few other miscellaneous projects around the basement. Overall happy with work and professionalism from the crew, cost was a bit higher than I anticipated, but would recommend for further projects.

Approximate cost of services:
$6,500.00
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Company Response

Hi Joy:

It was a pleasure working with you and appreciate the positive feed back on the work Scott & Luke did for you. Les and his Team work very hard to make sure our customers receive the best possible service for their projects.

Sincerely

Merry Robertson
Inside Sales & Customer Service
The Home Improvement Group

Doanco Painter
Doanco Painter
1 review Mississauga, ON
10/10

Flooring and garbage removal

The team was on time and on budget for our small flooring project. Looking forward to working with them in the future.

Approximate cost of services:
$500.00
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Company Response

Thank you for the positive feedback for our Team. It was a pleasure working with you and we look forward to future projects.

Sincerely

Merry Robertson
Inside Sales & Customer Service
The Home Improvement Group

A
A
0 reviews Toronto, AB
10/10

Guest bathroom upgrade, painting both bathrooms and minor repairs in main bathroom.

When we called Les came to look at the bathroom, he was very professional and gave us good advice about the job we outlined for him.
The job started right on time with Aldo in charge of the crew. They always showed up on schedule and were friendly, professional and very capable.
Communication with Les, Aldo and the Home Improvement office was excellent—-I really appreciate getting responses to calls and emails promptly—
which made it so much easier and pleasant for us. I would, without any reservations, highly recommend this company to do renovation and painting work.
Thank you.

Approximate cost of services:
$6,000.00
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Company Response

Thank you for your kind words. We take every job serious no matter the size and follow through till the end. We have a great team on the front line and behind the scene that make sure your project runs seamless. I am very happy your guest bathroom was all you envisioned and was completed in a timely manner.

All the best and look forward to working on your next project.

Regards
Christine

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More about The Home Improvement Group - THIG

The Home Improvement Group is a premier "One Stop Shop" for all of your home and office renovations needs, serving Toronto and the GTA. We have multiple divisions such as Perfect Painter, Affinity Renovations, Perfect Handyman and formally Mr. Rescue to service all your needs. From top to bottom, front door to back door, demo to completion, we do it all!

The company was built on the foundation of doing everything right in an industry with little to no focus on customer service, quality work at an affordable price and backed by our warranty.

We provide free detailed estimates within 3 days of our visit and access to our corporate discount of 30%-50% on your finished materials.

We offer daily specials for small painting jobs or handyman work, to large renovations and additions.

We don't believe in cutting corners. Efficiency and productivity drive us, but we'll never sacrifice quality or customer service for either one. In the end, it's our goal to be your contactor for life, not just one job.

We specialize but not limited to the following:

Kitchens
Bathrooms
Basements
Home additions
Painting
Staining and Refinishing
Flooring
Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC

Not convinced we have enough renovation reviews, please check out Perfect Painter & Affinity Renovations for more reviews.

Call or email us for all your renovation needs
sales@thig.pro
905 502 0204

CATEGORIES
General Contractors, Surveyors, Trim and Moldings, Paint & Wallpaper Contractors, Decks, Plastering, Plumbing, Renovation Advisors, Sunrooms, Solariums & Greenhouses, Basement Renovation, Tile & Stone Contractors, Design/Project Management, Design/Build, Condominium Renovations, Structural Engineering, Building Supplies and Hardware, Historical Restoration, Drywall Contractors, Excavation, Architects, Bathroom Renovation, Builders, Carpenters, Demolition, Drafting Service, Electricians, Kitchen Planning & Renovation, Floor Laying & Refinishing, Framing, Handyman Services, Home Additions, Home Office Renovation, Kitchen & Bathroom - Cabinets & Design, Foundations, Paving Contractors, Concrete Contractors, Decorative Concrete, and Masonry & Bricklaying
PRODUCTS
Interior Painting ,Exterior Painting, Residential Painting and Commercial Painting, Staircase refinishing, Condo or Apartment Renovations and Handyman Services, Kitchen Design and Build, Home Additions, Structural work, Garage Design and Build, Basement Renovations, Bathroom Renovations, Basement ,Custom Cabinetry, Flooring Installation including, Laminate, Hardwood, Engineered, Tiles, Including Porcelain, marble and granite. We also have Master Electricians, Master Plumbers and Gas and HVAC members as a part of our team.
SERVICES
House Painters, Office Painting, Exterior Painting, Residential Painting, Wallpaper Installation & Removal, Stucco Removal, Drywall Installation and Plaster repairs, Paint & Wallpaper Retailer save up to 50% off, Demolition, Rough and Finished Carpentry, Home and Renovation advisors, Kitchen Planning and Design, Handyman and Painter for a Day Services, Deck Design and Build, Basement renovations, general contractors
BRANDS
Benjamin Moore, Dulux Paint, and Sherwin Williams. We Believe in not Including Paint and providing you our wholesale Paint Pricing as many of our Competitors include paint in your pricing and then substitute low grade paint. We believe in providing you the best paint for your home and to provide access to our unbelievable wholesale pricing.
STYLES
Interior Painting,Exterior Painting, Residential Painting and Commercial Painting, Condo or Apartment Renovations and Handyman Services, Kitchen Design and Build, Home Additions, Structural work, Garage Design and Build, Basement Renovations, Bathroom Renovations, Basements ,Custom Cabinetry, Flooring Installation including, Laminate, Hardwood, Engineered, Tiles, Including Porcelain, marble and granite. We also have Master Electricians, Master Plumbers and Gas and HVAC member as a part of our team. Our Painters are #1 in Toronto
SPECIALITIES
Custom painting, Stucco removal, staircase refinishing and rebuilding,wallpaper installation, wallpaper removal, handyman services, home renovations including bathroom renovations, basement renovations & condo and apartment renovations. Plus our Award Winning Painter and Handyman for a Day Services. Our Painting Services including Kitchen Cabinet Painting and Spraying are specialties. Kitchen Design Services and Complete Kitchen Design, Build and Installation.
WEBSITE
https://www.thig.pro
YEAR ESTABLISHED
2011
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
20
RETURN POLICY
See website terms for details
PAYMENT METHOD
Cash, Cheques, Email Transfers, all Major Credit Cards
LICENSES
City of Toronto & Other Muncipalities in the GTA
MEMBERSHIPS
BBB, Homestars,
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
DIPLOMAS
Open 7 Days a Week Call or emailNow
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
PROJECT MINIMUM
400.00
BONDED
Yes
PROJECT RATE
$400.00 to $500,000.00+
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
1 Year Warranty
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