Nisby Home Renovations Ltd

Rating: 2.7 out of 5

Nisby Home Renovations Ltd reviews (28)

  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 10 Nov 2015

    Windows

    Last fall we had our living room window replaced and also had the kitchen window enlarged and replace. We waited to see how they were in the winter and found they were fantastic so in the spring we had the rest of the house done. Their work is wonderful and the windows are high quality..

    Answer from pro:

    Hello Nancy, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. If there is anything else we can do for you please keep us in mind. We would be more than happy to do some more great work for you. Thank you Barry Nisby

    Reply created 16 Jun 2017
  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 0 out of 5
    Review left on 11 Jun 2015

    Exterior Renos

    What A NIGHTMARE!! Summer of 2014 we hired Nisbey for exterior coatings and soffits and eavestroughs, approx. $10,000 in work. There's not nearly enough space here to detail the nightmares that occurred getting the work done, which finally finished in October. There were a few small touch ups outstanding, however we agreed (foolishly) to pay the bill IN FULL with the understanding that come spring they would be tended to. Called them twice so far starting in April, its now mid June and they haven't even bothered to call back. This is quite simply the worst customer service, follow up and communication that I have ever experienced. How they are in business can only be explained one way..... the salesperson was great! FOLLOW-UP....... About a week after posting this review I received a phone call from the company, saying they would arrange to come out to the house and look after the outstanding work. Months passed, winter came (and now has gone) and never heard from them again. We hired College Pro to do the rest. Nisbey = BRUTAL.

    Answer from pro:

    Hello David, I am sorry to hear about this. If there is anything I can do to earn your trust please let me know. I am more than happy to work out something in your favor. Please give me a call at 204-888-2288 Thank you Barry Nisby

    Reply created 16 Jun 2017
  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 5 Mar 2015

    home renovation

    My husband had worked with this company years ago. When the time came to have work completed we called for an estimate. The estimator was friendly and listened to our needs. In the end we had quite a bit of work done. They arranged for a painter to do the stucco outside, someone to replace the door and some windows, and also someone to do our siding. They were all exceptional. The painter was polite and particular ( we have hired him again to do some interior painting). The gentleman who did the doors would do anything for you, he was fussy and cleaned up well. The siding was done by a perfectionist. I would recommend this company to anyone.

    Answer from pro:

    Hello Margaret, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. If you require any additional work or service you know how to get a hold of us! Thank you Barry Nisby

    Reply created 16 Jun 2017
  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 4 Mar 2015

    new windows

    An acquaintance of mine suggested this company to me for my windows. They came to our house and showed us a brochure which had the window c. hoices. We chose the top quality. Once ordered it took much longer than the estimated time for them to arrive, as they were being custom made. It actually took a couple of months for them to arrive. I cannot say enough about the installers. They did a fantastic job, they were obliging, polite and considerate. They answered all my questions reassuring me along the way. I absolutely love these windows, we have received a lot of good comments. It has transformed our home, the inside trim is stunning.

    Answer from pro:

    Hello Antoinette, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. If you require any additional work or service you know how to get a hold of us! Thank you Barry Nisby

    Reply created 16 Jun 2017
  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 4 out of 5
    Review left on 4 Mar 2015

    new windows

    I drive by this window company almost everyday. I called for an estimate. They came 3 times, once to measure, the second time to recheck the measurements and review cost. The third visit was to discuss my inside trim. It took some time for the windows to come; a very long time, almost 5 months. In the end I was calling them every second day, asking where were my windows. We had to negotiate when they would be installed, initially they weren't able to come on the pre arranged days ( I had take time off work for the installation). I disputed that and in the end, they came on those days. I love the window now that they are in, I get lots of compliments.
  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 0 out of 5
    Review left on 14 Feb 2015

    Windows

    Well I decided to replace the front sliding door in my living room and the tall window in my dining room. Nisby had done the windows in my dads house. Their work was fast and seemed good. They even did warranty work on his kitchen window in a flash. We gave them our deposit on October 31,2014. We heard nothing for months. No windows no calls. Finally we decided to start calling and figuring out when these windows were going in. Shortly after Christmas we finally got a hold of a representative. He told us that everyone was on holidays until the 5th of January, and he'd let us know then. No word back. Finally on the 20th of January after a few phone calls, he said he would give us an install date by the end of that week, which would have been the 23rd of January. It is now February 14th, and we have heard nothing. My family is freezing, and my hydro bills are so expensive, I've had to sell my snowmobile to keep up.
  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 1 out of 5
    Review left on 6 Nov 2014

    Roofing

    I chose Nisby to replace my roof a number of years ago, based on a recommendation from my neighbour. Their quote was pretty much in the middle of the four quotes I received, and their estimator was able to answer my questions very well. For the most part, the work was well done, although they did not install the drip edge on the back extension of the house -- which I did not notice until recently, when I had to go up onto the roof to investigate a leak around the chimney flashing. This is where I discovered that the crew had cut corners, which I did not notice at the time. Having worked as a roofer during a summer job many years ago, I know that the flashing around the chimney is a prime source of roof leaks. To do the job properly, sheet metal must be bent and inserted into the spacing between the bricks and (ideally) mortared into place. Step flashing is used on the slope, and this is also sealed into the chimney. There are other methods of doing this, but this approach is the most common. I had an idea that things were not well when I started to see indications that water was pooling above my kitchen ceiling, which is on the main floor of my two-story home. A careful inspection of the chimney from inside the house where the chimney penetrates the roofline revealed a sliver of light along the chimney, indicating the source of the leak. I had never noticed any leaks previously, but this is because the water had been channeling along the chimney and soaking into the structure of my second floor. This was never apparent, until the accumulated damage began to be revealed by drywall stains in the kitchen ceiling. I got up on a ladder today to investigate why the flashing had failed, only to discover the re-flashing I had paid for was simply a piece of sheet metal folded around the chimney and pasted on with roofing cement. Given that there was nothing substantial fastening the flashing to the chimney, the cement had dried out and cracked -- probably within a year or two of the work being done -- allowing the sheet metal to pull away from the chimney and cause a leak. This should have never happened had the work been done correctly. Having discovered that this leak had probably been allowing seepage into the house for many years, I now have to have the attic and roof structure inspected for rot due to water damage. The frustrating part is that I did not climb up on the roof in order to inspect the workmanship before paying for the job. Obviously, this would not be required if a reputable firm is doing the work! I patched the flashing with more roofing cement today, but this is only a temporary fix. In the spring, I will have to remove the shingles around the chimney so that the the flashing can be re-done and sealed correctly. This situation should never have happened. Although I was satisfied with the job at the time, I now find myself faced with potential damage to the structure of my home and a very expensive roof repair because Nisby's crew had cut corners, doing shoddy and completely substandard work on a critical part of the roof that could not be easily seen and assessed from ground level. This is not what I expected from a supposedly reputable firm. Buyer beware.

    Answer from pro:

    Hello Cully, What is your address that we would have on file. I would be more than happy to pull it out and go through it and see what we can do for you there. Thank you Management

    Reply created 7 Nov 2014
  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 1 out of 5
    Review left on 27 Oct 2014

    exterior work

    We had exterior work done and although the work when completed was good, dealing with management was an experience I would never want to repeat. Out of 4 companies that we had work done by this year this has been by far the worst experience.

    Answer from pro:

    Hello Brian, I am glad you liked the work you had done on your home. I apologize that your experience with Nisby didn't go as smooth as it normally goes. We did work give you quite a discount on your job and like you said the job was done and completed nicely. I am sorry that you had a bad experience. If you have any other questions or concerns contact me direct. Barry Nisby

    Reply created 28 Oct 2014
  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 25 Sep 2014

    Door and Side Light

    I thought Nisby Renovations did a great job. They replaced our front door and side light. Their craftsmanship was good and they didn’t leave a mess. Also their salesman, Jack, was pretty helpful. All in all, I’d recommend them.

    Answer from pro:

    Dear Kelly, We appreciate the fact that you've taken the time to write a beautiful review for us. Thank you so much. You've made a great investment in your home. Congratulations!

    Reply created 2 Oct 2014
  • Review from HomeOwner
    Rating: 5 out of 5
    Review left on 25 Sep 2014

    Door/Window Replacement

    I saw an ad for Nisby Renovations that mentioned a discount for windows so I called them up. They did the back deck doors, front door and various windows in my home and I thought they were very good. They did great with the decorative glass etching so that everything matched. They also vacuumed the family room after they were done. The only downfall was that one window needed an approval that took quite a long time. But they were good overall and I’ve already recommended them to a friend of mine.

    Answer from pro:

    Beth,, thank you for your lovely review. We do our very best to treat every customers home as if it were our own. Thanks for the kinds words!

    Reply created 2 Oct 2014