Wilkens Contracting Inc

Rating: 5 out of 5

Wilkens Contracting Inc reviews (136)

  • Review from Mary
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 21 May 2008

    tuckpointing

    The entire company is very professional. They will not over sell you, they just honestly recommend what you need. Ernie, the owner, the office person, and Ron who actually did the work were friendly, courteous, clean and on time. The joints now look absolutely perfect. Colour matched too.

    Answer from pro:

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review! We really appreciate it. We hope to help you out in the future for any of your masonry needs! Olivia Wilkens and the Wilkens Contracting Inc Team 416 425 8055 www.wilkens.ca

    Reply created 3 Feb 2023
  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 18 Apr 2008

    Chimney repair

    Everyone can see that the reviews on Homestars for Wilkens are glowing. And deservedly so. Ernie was friendly, incredibly efficient and, miraculously, didn't try to push unwanted or unnecessary services on me. I had been told by a less trustworthy chimney contractor that I had a couple of major (and very costly) problems that needed immediate attention. Ernie, with his 30 years of experience, proved to be honest and reliable in terms of the necessary repairs. The man is a gem!

    Answer from pro:

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review! We really appreciate it. We hope to help you out in the future for any of your masonry needs! Olivia Wilkens and the Wilkens Contracting Inc Team 416 425 8055 www.wilkens.ca

    Reply created 3 Feb 2023
  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 29 Oct 2007

    Parging side of house and tuck pointing frame for new window

    Ernie Wilkens came and gave me a quote in the summer to parge the brick work on the side of my house, and relay brick around a new window. The one man crew showed up early and cleaned up so well I couldn't tell he'd been there. He was patient while I sorted out the exact measurements and the job is VERY well done. He even made sure the cats stayed inside and left the yard immaculate. I would recommend Wilkens to anyone.

    Answer from pro:

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review! We really appreciate it. We hope to help you out in the future for any of your masonry needs! Olivia Wilkens and the Wilkens Contracting Inc Team 416 425 8055 www.wilkens.ca

    Reply created 3 Feb 2023
  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 6 Sep 2007

    Kitchens, tuckpointing, basement leaks

    I am a realtor in East York and cannot praise Ernie and the Wilkens team for professionalism and honesty. I deal with a lot of seniors and while other people have come in trying to "steal" money from them with contractor jobs, Ernie came in and gave them simple, economical solutions to their problems. I have referred this company to numerous clients, particularly my seniors who really don't know where to turn when they have a leak. Wilkens is honest and trustworthy. Wilkens is the best!

    Answer from pro:

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review! We really appreciate it. We hope to help you out in the future for any of your masonry needs! Olivia Wilkens and the Wilkens Contracting Inc Team 416 425 8055 www.wilkens.ca

    Reply created 3 Feb 2023
  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 4 out of 5
    Review left on 2 Sep 2007

    Chimney tuckpointing

    Was very satisfied with the work done - also want to mention that they went out of their way to accommodate some special requests with no hassles. Definitely recommend.

    Answer from pro:

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review! We really appreciate it. We hope to help you out in the future for any of your masonry needs! Olivia Wilkens and the Wilkens Contracting Inc Team 416 425 8055 www.wilkens.ca

    Reply created 3 Feb 2023
  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 27 Jun 2007

    Tuckpointing

    Wilkens Contracting 'gets my vote.' I'd hire them again without hesitation. Perfect work, perfect service. Polite, knowledgeable, skilled. Mr. Wilkens gave me an estimate 1 year ago, but we didn't want to spend the money on this job at that time. He gave me the same estimate this year. Thanks, to Dave, Ernie, Allan for a job very well done.

    Answer from pro:

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review! We really appreciate it. We hope to help you out in the future for any of your masonry needs! Olivia Wilkens and the Wilkens Contracting Inc Team 416 425 8055 www.wilkens.ca

    Reply created 3 Feb 2023
  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 4 out of 5
    Review left on 18 Jun 2007

    Chimney Capped and other minor tuckpointing

    We contacted Wilkens due to the reviews on this site and were one of the few that returned our calls and actually gave us an estimate. We had to wait about a month to get the work done as they were busy - however they did advice us it would be a while when we decided to go with them. They called the day before they came and the job got done. I didn't even notice they had been there except that our chimney was lower and it was capped. We didn't find any debris or extra materials lying around. Overall we are pleased with the work done. No complaints here!

    Answer from pro:

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review! We really appreciate it. We hope to help you out in the future for any of your masonry needs! Olivia Wilkens and the Wilkens Contracting Inc Team 416 425 8055 www.wilkens.ca

    Reply created 3 Feb 2023
  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 4 out of 5
    Review left on 6 May 2007

    tuckpointing

    I was very happy with the work done. Ernie Wilkens at first seemed like a very nice man. They did all the work listed on the contract then took care of some small extras that I asked for. When it came down to invoicing me for the extras the price went up tremendously. When I asked for an explaination for the extra charges they just told me that it was for all the extra work I requested get done but Ernie wouldn't give me a break down of how the extras were being billed. I had only asked for a couple of extra little jobs that needed to be done differently. I don't believe that they were worth the $800.00 that he was asking. I offered to pay $600.00 and actually told him if he wasn't happy with that I would give him the full $800.00. He agreed to take the $600.00 so I paid his guys and we left it like that. Recently I called Ernie for some other work that I need done and he said that since I didn't pay him what he wanted before, he wasn't going to do anymore work for me. I don't beleive this treatment is fair. Now I have to call the the other companies that were competeing against Wilkens for the tuckpointing job which was much more work than I need now. They are not going to be happy coming to do this littler job since they lost out to Wilkens on the first job. Wilkens wasn't even the cheapest price I had got, I just gave them the job because I thought that I could trust Ernie to be fair and to provide good workmanship. At least I got 1 out of 2.

    Answer from pro:

    I'm glad he is happy with the work done. My offer of $800 for the extras was fair as it took the crew of two an extra day. He offered $600 and never offered my price. We did the job that I promised, I didn't insist on my price for extras, and I don't feel that it's my duty as a contractor to continue doing work for clients with whom I disagree.

    Reply created 21 May 2007
  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 4 out of 5
    Review left on 3 Oct 2006

    Tuckpointing

    Sure, the office staff was kind, but I had to track them down to find out when they were coming, and the workers took an very relaxed approach to the job, broke some of my property and then didn't do more than tell my child about it. When I called to ask for Mr. Wilkens to come see, I never heard from them again.The price quote was the same as others. I picked Wilkens because of the reviews here. Postscript: The reviewer wrote in as follows: "I have told many friends about your website. It's a wonderful example of the connections fostered by the internet. And, I am happy to report that I have been contacted by Wilkens contracting as a result of my posting, and they are fixing the broken steps gratis. The ratings for this review have been upgraded from the original posting.

    Answer from pro:

    I don't know about the "track them down" part as autumn is our busiest time of the year. The "relaxed approach" to me seems a positive attitude. The "broken property" was a step made of particle board that was rotten and broke simply by stepping on it. By the time I returned to check out the problem, another step had been broken. I replaced them both personally with proper material at my own expense, not because it was my job but because I was held hostage by her misuse of this site and publishing bad postings. I thought, minimally, she could have withdrawn the covertly hostile remarks from her first posting in appreciation my help.

    Reply created 21 May 2007
  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 23 Sep 2006

    Rebuilt chimney and installed animal screens.

    Most impressed with the pride Wilkens Contracting Inc. took in its work. We now have the best-looking chimney in the neighbourhood at a price that was very competitive. The estimate and work were done when promised, all material was cleaned-up, the crew returned to remove old bricks lodged in the chimney without additional charge, and each person we dealt with was courteous and knowledgeable.

    Answer from pro:

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review! We really appreciate it. We hope to help you out in the future for any of your masonry needs! Olivia Wilkens and the Wilkens Contracting Inc Team 416 425 8055 www.wilkens.ca

    Reply created 3 Feb 2023
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