Juniper Development Group

Formerly Kangro Contracting Inc.
General Contractors
Toronto ON M5H 2N2
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9.9 10 (67 reviews)

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Tina in Brampton
Tina in Brampton
2 reviews Toronto, ON
9/10

Main floor renovation for first time home owners

My husband and I had never gone through a home renovation before, so we were intimidated by the process, and nervous after hearing about all the stress and horror stories from other people's experiences. We also had a unique situation as my husband is quite handy and wanted to do part of the renovation himself.
The renovation wasn't small as it included our whole main floor: new floors, ceiling, plumbing, electric, brand new kitchen, new stairs.
Bevan was friendly and welcoming from the get-go. He was supportive of our desire to do part of the reno and was also very helpful with finding ways we could save on costs, since our budget was tight. Throughout the process he was in touch on a regular basis and constantly in communication, giving us updates and taking time to explain things to us and talk through big decisions together. I always felt like he was available and there to work through any challenges that came our way.
We are so happy with how our main floor turned out - it's a completely different space from what we started with!
We'd recommend working with Bevan and his team!

Approximate cost of services:
$87,000.00
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Thanks again Tina!! Hope you guys are doing well

Brian in Toronto
Brian in Toronto
0 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Back Deck-Wonderful

These folks are wonderful. Bevan was not only polite and honest, but extremely attentive and responsive. His able crew were equally a pleasure to deal with. Delighted with our new back deck. I would heartily recommend Kangro to one and all.
Brian Heller

Approximate cost of services:
$13,000.00
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thank you for this wonderful review

All the best
Bevan and the KANGRO crews

Jennifer
Jennifer
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Basement renovation on 100 yr old house

It started with a leaky drainpipe in the basement ceiling and ended with a life-changing renovation. Bevan was referred to us through our neighbourhood Facebook page, was the first to respond to our post and the first to quote on the project. We chose him because he was direct, thorough and patient in helping us define our vision for the project, explaining the process and the projected costs and being available for any questions.

Bevan and his team managed a complete overhaul of our basement during the pandemic, while we lived and worked upstairs 24/7. They were punctual, responsible, responsive, safe and completely professional. They took time to engage us in defining what we wanted down to the smallest detail, and did all of this on budget.

Bevan was masterful at keeping communications going well between homeowners, the crew, tradespeople and suppliers. He handled all of our questions effectively and with good humour and patience, which we appreciated a lot since this was our first reno project.

Bevan and his crew always went the extra mile to make us really happy instead of just satisfied. There were times when we stood in amazement at their artistry. Our basement was a complete disaster before Kangro came along and now it is a true sanctuary.

Would highly recommend and will be calling Kangro for future renovations and improvements.

Approximate cost of services:
$65,000.00
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This is everything!!! Thank you for the kindest words
Jen, dave, henry & george, it was a pleasure working with you

NicoleB
NicoleB
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Nursery build and ceiling repairs

We hired Bevan and his team to build a mini nursery within our master bedroom (and then added in a few extras like ceiling repair and bathroom repaint because we were already impressed!). Bevan met with us right away to work out a plan that would suit our needs and budget and the team got started quickly. Bevan was amazing to work with; very professional and took the time to really explain the process and figure out our interests. We were also really impressed with how present he remained for the duration of the project to ensure everything ran smoothly. Everyone who worked on the project was also fabulous. Special thanks to Brett, Seamus, Craig and Nick for their hard work. The room has some pretty tricky ceilings to work with and the team thought of every detail to make it special including a cool custom door (attaching a before photo and many after photos of the work). After having some bad experiences with contractors in the past, this experience provided us so much more peace-of-mind. Wouldn't hesitate to hire Kangro again! They will be our go-to team for sure.

Approximate cost of services:
$8,000.00
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thank you for this wonderful review

All the best
Bevan and the KANGRO crews

Evy
Evy
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Fence repair and gate installation

Bevan and his team were a pleasure to work with. Bevan always followed up with me for the timing of the work and even though it was a smallish job I felt I was treated as an important customer. I would highly recommend them for quality work and friendly and professional service.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,500.00
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Company Response

Hi Evy!!
Thanks for such a wonderful review! See you soon once the rainy season is behind us :)

Stay safe
And all the best

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

Reno in the Beach

We were on the search for a company to take on fairly significant structural work - turning the main floor of our 100+ year old home in the Beach into open concept. The scope was quite extensive involving steel beams/posts, LVLs, new ceiling joists, a new footing in our basement and window lintels.

We selected Bevan to take on the work as he was incredibly thorough, knowledgeable and a great communicator from the get-go. As it turns out, his team was amazing too... every single of one of them. They knew our timeline was tight and pushed through our scope as planned, helping us collaboratively problem solve as challenges came up. Safety and cleanliness were also always top of mind for them, which we appreciated as that is a rare find.

Without a doubt, we would work with Bevan and his team again... and we intend to!

Approximate cost of services:
$26,000.00
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Thank you for the kind words! We look forward to seeing you guys soon!!! All the best

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

Bathroom and Kitchen Update

Thank you for the excellent work! The bathroom is stunning. Love the new cupboard doors and hardware. The quartz countertop is gorgeous. The new vanity is lovely and practical with tons of storage space. The kitchen has a fresh new look in white with new cupboard doors. Very happy with all of the workers who assisted with this job. Everyone was tidy, respectful and arrived on time. The jobs were organized to suit my schedule with minimal interruption in my home. Front hall closet also has new doors that were done to perfection. Thank you! Highly recommend this company.

Approximate cost of services:
$22,000.00
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Thank you for this wonderful review and Thank you so much for your support during such a difficult and unnerving 2020

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

Basement renovation

Bevan and his team were a pleasure to work with. This is our second time hiring Bevan to help us with a renovation project, and we won't hesitate to contact him again if we have any projects in the future. He is detail oriented and solutions oriented. He worked with us to keep the project within our budget, while ensuring it was done properly. Bevan is knowledgeable and an excellent communicator. He's a breath of fresh air in the world of contractors!

Approximate cost of services:
$12,000.00
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Company Response

Thank you for this wonderful review and Thank you so much for your support during such a difficult and unnerving 2020. Keep up your important work of supporting our communities and making our city a beautiful place! Happy 2021

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

Bathroom, bedroom, kitchen renovation

Bevan and his team worked with us to renovate our home before we moved in. They worked through the challenges of renovating an older home and were able to give the place a much needed update. He had lots of creative solutions to make our small space feel big and beautiful. He was readily available by phone or email and kept us updated throughout the whole process with progress photos. He gave our kitchen a much needed face lift, updated all flooring, built a new powder room, and created a beautiful master bedroom.
We appreciated that he was cognizant of our budget and worked with us to stay within that. We would highly recommend him, and have already recommended him to family and friends that are planning renovations.

Approximate cost of services:
$65,000.00
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Thank you for this wonderful review and Thank you so much for your support during such a difficult and unnerving 2020!
You guys are the heroes of 2020, we wish you nothing but the best, and i hope you enjoy your home for years to come!

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

Basement finished

Our basement was old and not very inviting. We had it all redone ( walls, floors, electric, plumbing, insulation) and created a bedroom for our daughter. It looks great and she loves it. Bevan and his crew were very professional and transparent. They were polite and respectful.

Approximate cost of services:
$30,000.00
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Thank you for this wonderful review and Thank you so much for your support during such a difficult and unnerving 2020.
Hope 2021 is a better year, see you soon for the next phase

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More about Juniper Development Group

Kangro Contracting has over 20 years of experience within the Toronto construction industry. In 2022 Kangro Contracting rebranded into Juniper Development Group. We specialize in all areas of renovation, restoration, and repair, and we are constantly pursuing new techniques and innovations.
Juniper Development group will feature the same experienced staff as Kangro, but we will now be able to offer you a wider scope of services which we are really excited about.

Our services extend over many specialties including;
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & CONSTRUCTION CONSULTING (PLANNING/DESIGN)
· General Contractors
· Rough & Finish Carpentry
· Decorative/Design
· Painting & Drywall
· Decks/Fencing/Flooring
· Storage Unit Design
· Shelving & Cabinets
· Work & Living Space
· Bathrooms
· Landscaping
· Sound Proofing
· Handyman Services
· Garage Design
· And More...

CATEGORIES
General Contractors and Drywall Contractors
SERVICES
Construction Consulting:(Planning/Design/Build) Project Management & Supervision.
WEBSITE
http://juniperdevelopmentgroup.com
YEAR ESTABLISHED
2010
LICENSES
Building Renovator Of Ontario Metro B license
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
DIPLOMAS
Certified Blueprint documentation reading, GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE Construction Renovation Technician D
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
Subject to work and contract provided
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