Wilkens Contracting Inc

Recently purchased a 100 year old home in east Toronto. One portion of the brick was crumbling and needed replacing. Jake came by promptly to discuss and give me a quote. The work was done quickly, professionally, and on budget. The repair looks great and is barely distinguishable from the old surrounding brick.

I have an older Beach home with a wood burning fireplace that had stopped working properly. Our issues were more than cosmetic and it was hard to find anyone who could talk intelligently about what was happening, or why. We had numerous quotes from guys who wanted to simply rip out and replace what we had, but Wilkens were the only firm interested in helping us to find the issue. It turns out that our new windows and doors have made our house much more air tight, so the fireplace wasn't drawing air properly. Their solution included an air vent that they built into a newly poured hearth, and now the problem is solved. The work itself started and finished exactly as their estimate detailed, with no surprises. This was a big undertaking for us, and it wasn't something that we want to 'redo'. It was a good feeling to know that we hired the right guys the first time.

Richard arrived for the assessment and quote. He doesn't rush you while you describe the issue. He has great observational and analytical skills. and carefully explained the options and his recommendations. He can explain anything you might want to know about sills! There was absolutely no over-selling whatsoever. Very comfortable and informative meeting.
Jake arrived for the installation. Equally informed and knowledgable about the work. It was done efficneitnly and quickly. A wonderful product and a pleasurable experience. This is the epitome of customer service and the first time I've done a Homestead review! Kudos to Wilkins(and I'm not even related!!).

Wilkens Contracting has the best, friendly, professional staff and workers. From the estimate to the pointing work, we are very happy and recommend Wilkens. The estimate was reasonable and the work is great.

My job included replacement of about 60 bricks with new mortar, replacement of the dome around my chimney, and tuck pointing everywhere necessary.

The gentlemen from Wilkens were outstanding. They arrived and got straight to work. First confirming all of the work to be completed and the colour and style choices we had made earlier.

They had to work around two other crews doing work at my property and even encountered a surprise squirrel's nest in my chimney. The relocated the furry creatures and completed all the work quickly and professionally.

Honestly, they matched the brick and mortar so well I could not tell which bricks were replaced.

I have no hesitation recommending Wilkens Contracting and will use them every time!

Professional from the quotation to the construction completion. I would use them again or recommend them to anyone.

Wilkens were knowledgeable, experienced, professional and flexible. They were able and willing to help us explore different possible solutions to our chimney challenge until we landed on the solution that felt right to all of us. Their work team of Frank and Michael were exceptional. We had to wait a bit to get the work done, but it was well worth the wait. Thank you

Jake, Wilkins Contracting Inc, did an awesome job on tuck pointing high priority areas of my home. I'm very happy with the look of the brick. I just wish I could have him do the whole house. Maybe next year!! Excellent customer service. Highly recommended.

I was first impressed by Richard's extensive knowledge while he was giving an in person quote which was competitive. Cameron and Clark did an outstanding job on the pointing and went over and above in battling wasps as well as doing an outstanding clean up including cleaning the street in front of our house. I would recommend Wilkens without any hesitation!

Wilkens Contracting is a reliable, family-run business that we have used for multiple projects around our home. In this instance we used them to fill-in a basement doorway (exterior) and then parge-over the lower part of our foundation. Their employees have been working for the firm for decades and you get a true family-feel from everyone you work with. They were great to work with and would do so again.