Frank

Alpine Roofing's response below proves they did not read this whole review and shows their complete lack of responsibility. My conclusions stand. That said ... after having our roof done by Alpine Roofing we had a leak in our bathroom ceiling. On the advice of Alpine Roofing after a quick inspection we replaced our chimney. The leak persisted and Alpine Roofing performed a quick inspection again claiming it wasn't their fault. We hired a home inspector to perform a spot inspection and they provided us with a detailed report and both video and picture proof that the installation of a faulty bathroom vent was to blame. Alpine Roofing replaced the vent … THE WRONG VENT. After a few days they replaced the correct vent and the leak has been fixed. We are out the cost of a roof, a chimney, an inspection, a patched bathroom ceiling, and confidence in the integrity of our house. Alpine Roofing has been silent. We will never again use or recommend Alpine Roofing.

After having our roof done by Alpine Roofing we had a leak in our bathroom ceiling. On the advice of Alpine Roofing after a quick inspection we replaced our chimney. The leak persisted and Alpine Roofing performed a quick inspection again claiming it wasn't their fault. We hired HomeCore Inc. to perform a spot inspection and Rob did so quickly and very thoroughly. He climbed onto the roof and into the attic multiple times and performed a very useful sprinkler test on the roof. In the end he provided us with a detailed report and both video and picture proof for Alpine Roofing that the installation of a faulty bathroom vent was to blame. Thank you Rob for your outstanding work!

After a fierce rain storm we noticed a bubble forming in our bathroom ceiling. It eventually dripped and broke through with the next rain. We had recently had our roof done and thought it was that. However the roofing company told us our chimney was falling apart. We eventually hired NF Masonry to rebuild our chimney after Niall inspected it and gave us his recommendations. NF Masonry was thorough, clean, within estimate, punctual and friendly. In the end the leak in the bathroom persisted after a rain but after an inspection by Home Core Inc. it was found not to be related to the chimney.

The team did excellent work. Clinton brought in 49 boxes of flooring himself ... we were impressed. Walter and his team were quick and thorough. This was especially important as I am in a wheelchair and we were in the house through the renovation. Walter made sure at every step that my ability to get around smoothly was not compromised. Things are actually easier now after the renovation than before.

We purchased a house in the summer to which we made many modifications to improve accessibility including installing an elevator. Our house is a raised bungalow and the elevator services the garage (ground level), the main level (one stop up from the garage), and the basement (one stop down from the garage). Very soon after taking possession of the house the process of building the elevator was started as we figured it would take the longest to complete. Cambridge Elevating builds and installs the elevator only … they do not build the elevator shaft … so we decided upon a contractor recommended by Cambridge Elevating to build the shaft. Building the shaft started promptly after we took possession of the house. We met with and received regular updates from that contractor as he built the shaft. However we heard nothing from Cambridge Elevating about the progress of the elevator itself. Although Cambridge Elevating told us the elevator would be done long before the shaft was ready it was many weeks after the shaft was ready that Cambridge Elevating was finally ready with the elevator. Installation of the elevator was similarly delayed. Cambridge Elevating seemed to be dragging their feet throughout the process communicating with us only when we insisted. In the end, although it was much later than promised and smaller than was discussed with the sales representative, the elevator works very well. The finish inside the elevator is beautiful and the panel and call buttons look great. The final walk-through by the Cambridge Elevating technician was thorough and informative. We look forward to many many years of use from this elevator.

We purchased a house in the summer to which we made many modifications to improve accessibility including a new kitchen and bathroom. We hired Mr Rooter Plumbing at the end of the renovation to hookup the dishwasher, kitchen faucet, shower fixture, toilet, and bathroom faucet and sink. As it turned out hooking up the dishwasher was beyond the plumber’s skills. He did try to hookup the dishwasher but in the end had we hired an installer to secure and level it. The kitchen faucet, toilet, and bathroom faucet and sink were installed well, The shower fixture was, again, beyond the plumbers skills … mostly because he failed to read the installation instructions that came with the unit. He cut short a pipe that should not have been cut short requiring us to purchase and him to install a fix. Finally the shower fixture was installed well (and we love it). Attempts were made to close-off two clean-out traps that were open in the basement but ultimately we did that ourselves with a bit of elbow greese. Overall we’re satisfied with the promptness exhibited by the plumber and how available he made himself for the challenges we encountered but were a bit miffed at his confusion with the shower fixture. We’re also unsure if the work he initially quoted included jobs he ultimately couldn’t do.

We purchased a house in the summer to which we made many modifications to improve accessibility including a new kitchen. As unnecessary bulkheads were removed in the kitchen a great deal of attic insulation was disturbed. We hired Knox Insulation and Roofing to refresh this insulation and we’re happy with the results … even though we can’t really see those results. Knox Insulation and Roofing was prompt and thorough. It’s been a cold winter so far and our house appears to be hold its heat well.

We bought a house in mid-August with a older-style spring-based manual door which we replaced with a newer automatic door. We hired Dodds Garage Door Systems Inc. to do this work. The work was completed to our satisfaction with a few hiccups. Although we were initially told the items in the 'attic' of the garage were not an issue we were ultimately charged for their removal ... to our surprise. There was also a lack of communication regarding the placement of the keypad entry and it was ultimately put where we didn't really want it. Otherwise the door, keypad, and remote controls work well.

We bought a house is mid-August to which we made extensive renovations to, among other things, improve accessibility. Those renovations included new interior doors, casings, and baseboards. After a bit of a rough start Five Star Moulding Company came through. Their work was thorough and complete. We were especially impressed with the smaller details that we're sure other contractors would have left far less complete (e.g. baseboards around small corners and transitions between differing levels of floors). We are very happy with the work performed by Five Star Moulding Company.

We bought a new house and took possession mid-August. There were a number of renovations completed in order to make our new home more accessible and these left parts of the existing hardwood floor with gaps. Also, the master bedroom was originally carpeted after an addition was added leaving half without hardwood (this pre-dated us). We hired Woodchuck Flooring to fill the gaps and the half of the bedroom without hardwood floor and refinish the entire floor to a darker stain. Woodchuck Flooring did an amazing job! I'm thrilled with the results, which couldn't have been easy to achieve. They were truly masterful. Our floor looks great! Thank you so much Woodchuck Flooring. If I could give you more than 5 stars I would.

I bought a house in mid-August and sold my condo closing at the beginning of November. I had a whole lot of stuff to move from my two-bedroom condo into my 3-bedroom house. Firemen Movers were thorough, clean, and prompt. They were incredibly friendly and I appreciate very much the little personal touch they added to their service (i.e. the hot sauce). I greatly appreciate how they wrapped my couch for moving ... it came in handy to keep dust off from unanticipated renovations at the time of my move. In general, I loved their service and I'd hire them again in a heartbeat.

We bought a new house and underwent significant renovations that included a new kitchen and bathroom vanity. We chose Select Granite Tops to provide the counters for both and worked with Gustavo to select the best granite and features. The result was excellent. The counters were provided in a timely manner once we were ready for them to be measured. The installation was prompt, thorough, and clean. In short, we're very happy with our experience with Select Granite Tops.

We purchased a house with gas heating and decided to forgo the electric range in favour of a gas model. The kitchen had not already been 'wired' for gas so we hired Atmosphere Heating & Air Conditioning to install the necessary gas line from the furnace room to the kitchen. The work was done promptly, quickly, thoroughly, and cleanly. All gas lines were labelled and the proper regulator (is that what it's called?) installed, including the existing line for the barbecue. We haven't quite moved in yet buy we're looking forward to using our new gas range and are very happy with the work done!

We bought a home that seemed to us to be in fairly good condition. The inspection with HomeCore (recommended by our realtor) confirmed this and their incredibly thorough review put our minds at ease. We were impressed with the materials left with us after the inspection and the video taken by the inspector and shown to us. We're definitely happy.

We bought a house and embarked on renovations that included a new kitchen and bathroom. It was difficult finding a contractor to lay our tiles but we eventually found Milorad. Without a doubt we did not regret that discovery. Milorad's work is perfection. He takes his time to do the job right and it shows. He is the model of skilled labour and we wish all of our trades showed the same attention to detail. He is hard-working, does what he says he'll do (his son as well), and cleans up after himself when the work is done. We still have a backsplash to tile once the kitchen and counter are installed but wanted to write this review now because Milorad definitely deserves it. We're happy beyond belief and look forward to living in our new home.

The house that we bought required extensive renovations in order to improve its accessibility for which we hired M&L Plastering Services. First, two bathrooms were combined into one and a traditional tub/shower was turned into a roll-in shower. Next, a hallway was widened and extraneous non-supporting walls and casings were trimmed. Finally, bulkheads were removed above the original kitchen cabinets (admittedly not an accessibility modification, but a good move nonetheless). We completed the demolition ourselves and hired M&L Plastering Services to install and finish the necessary drywall. M&L Plastering Services was prompt and completed the job quickly and thoroughly. Our only complaint is the mess left behind (e.g. half-empty boxes of plastering compound) but we've gotten used to picking up after contractors so overall we're very happy. Thanks M&L Plastering Services!

The house that we bought required two roofing jobs for which we hired The Roof Whisperer. First, there was wood-burning fireplace in the basement that we removed. We hired The Roof Whisperer to remove the metal pipe that ran through the roof and patch up the open section. Second, the bathroom had no ventilation besides the window. We installed a fan and hired The Roof Whisperer to install the necessary ventilation in the roof to which our HVAC contractor eventually attached the fan. The Roof Whisper was prompt and completed the job quickly and thoroughly. We're happy.

I required modifications to my condo to make it more accessible for me in a wheelchair. Reliable was involved in the initial consultation and throughout the project. Changes were required as it was determined what was and wasn't possible in my condo. Reliable was always available. The work was completed in a timely manner and was thorough and complete. My bathroom looks great and functions very well for me. I struggled in my old 'standard' bathroom. It is now a joy :-)