Ls Kitchen Specialist

Formerly Ikea kitchen specialist
Kitchen & Bathroom - Cabinets & Design
Toronto ON M6B 1V0
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Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Kitchen Renovation

Lee was very easy to work with and his crew did an excellent job building the kitchen. His quote was detailed and accurate (the way it should be), and there was no messing around with the timeline. Highly recommended!

Approximate cost of services:
$9,000.00
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Hello there, thank you for taking the time to write this review. I always strive to give clients accurate and detailed quote because I believe in transparency. I am happy to know that it's appreciated. When I start a project it's important to my crew and I to complete it. We are fully committed to meeting our goal and making our clients happy.

Benjamin from Oakville
Benjamin from Oakville
1 review Oakville, ON
10/10

Basement storage

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My wife and I were looking to install additional storage space in our home as we anticipated the arrival of our first child. We heard about Lee and his services through friends who were happy with his work. We decided to give them a try and were very happy that we did.

Lee came in for an initial consultation and gave us very constructive suggestions on how we could maximize the space we had for our needs. After we agreed on a preliminary design, he put together a full fledged design on Ikea's software that we could preview and approve before any work had begun. He was professional and prompt and the quote for his services was broken down so we knew exactly what we were paying for. Once we approved the job and date, his team of installers were extremely professional. They arrived on time, completed the job sooner than they said they would and cleaned up each day. The name kitchen specialist is a bit of a misnomer as they did more than just that. We had a brand new entertainment unit, household storage cabinets and storage cabinets in our laundry room. We were so happy with their work that we asked them to install a few additional units and lighting for the entertainment unit, which they did.

I would highly recommend Lee and his professional crew of IKEA installers. Their expertise may be kitchens but as mentioned they provide much more without stretching the budget too much and quality maintained. And the end result looks great!

Approximate cost of services:
$1,500.00
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Benjamin, thank you for this review. It was great working on your project. It has helped me develop my skills further; giving me the opportunity to offer extra services to clients. You were amazing clients that made the work a breeze.

Mei L.
Mei L.
7 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Kitchen Renovation

Lee gave us the dream kitchen we wanted. After giving him our specifications he provided us with a design right away. He also provided a lot of great ideas and custom design options. He was also very upfront about the schedule and told us how long each stage would take. Because of this everything was on time and we were able to plan accordingly. Once everything was done, the kitchen looked great, highly functional and modern. I would recommend Lee to any of my friends redoing their kitchen.

Approximate cost of services:
$9,000.00
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Mei, thank you for this great review. My company aims to provide efficient and friendly service. I work on a very tight schedule in order to meet the deadline; therefore, allowing clients to enjoy their kitchen sooner.

Jennifer from Newmarket
Jennifer from Newmarket
1 review Newmarket, ON
10/10

Basement kitchen

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Lee developed the plan and installed our Ikea basement kitchen. We couldn't be happier with it or with the service we received. Lee and his team are exacting, courteous and professional. Lee has a good eye and great ideas. You can trust Lee to do exactly as promised. We will be hiring Lee to renovate our kitchen very soon!

Approximate cost of services:
$3,000.00
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Jennifer, thank you for taking the time to write this review. It is very much appreciated. It was great working on your project and I look forward to working with you again.

Tina in Toronto
Tina in Toronto
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Complete Kitchen Overhaul

Lee and his crew (demo, plumber, electrician, cabinet installer & tiler) exceeded our expectations in the work they did in the complete overhaul of our kitchen. Our kitchen required quite a bit of customization and Lee and his installer Ali did a fantastic job with the details. It's hard to believe the kitchen of our dreams is an Ikea kitchen! We appreciated Lee's commitment to meeting the schedule, with his team often working late. Couldn't have imagined a smoother running project!

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Tina, as a team we strive to work hard, and meet deadlines as stipulated. We are glad to hear that we exceeded your expectations. We love what we do and truly give our best with every client. Enjoy your beautiful kitchen.

Thank you very much!

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

Ikea kitchen cabinet install

Lee and Victor installed an Ikea kitchen about a year ago in our old downtown home. It was tricky and required creativity and skill due to an old brick chimney and angled wall which did not fit standard Ikea dimensions . After a year it has stood up well and we get many comments from people who cannot believe this is Ikea.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,000.00
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Hello! Thank you for taking the time to give us a review. Your kitchen was a challenge (will not lie) but, I thrive on this type of challenge. With IKEA kitchens the possibilities are endless. You have a kitchen that will be enjoyed for many years more.

Donal O Shea in Toronto
Donal O Shea in Toronto
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Kitchen renovation

Lee designed and installed an ikea kitchen for us. The process was very helpful. Lee's company arranged the plumbing & electrical for us also. We found lee's suggestions very helpful throughout the process. I would recommend Lee to anyone, Lee & his team are very helpful & professional. The price was agreed at the start & apart from a few very minor items the price for the work didnt change.
Thanks Lee, Great job

Approximate cost of services:
$10,000.00
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Donal, thank you for this review. I really appreciate it. Your full trust throughout the length of the installation was the corner stone of the project. It was a pleasure working on your project. I hope you are enjoying your kitchen with friends and family throughout the Holidays.

lucy.cooke in Toronto
lucy.cooke in Toronto
5 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

New kitchen

Lee was fantastic from start to finish. His design was spot on and I got the kitchen of my dreams. Not only that, he provided plumbers, electricians and tiling specialists - all of which we hadn't really thought about. The pricing was transparent and the job was done quickly and to a high standard. I'd recommend Lee to anyone looking for a high quality end to end IKEA kitchen service

Approximate cost of services:
$6,000.00
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Lucy, thank you for taking the time to write a review. It was a pleasure working on your kitchen. I truly hope that you are enjoying your new kitchen and your home. All the best to you!

Deborah Dilworth in Toronto
Deborah Dilworth in Toronto
6 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Range Hood Installation

I hired Lee a second time to install another range hood in the kitchen of my rental property.

He insulated and closed off the previous vent and drilled thru several layers of brick to install the new exhaust vent and range hood.

This job proved to be more challenging than the last but he was patient and took his time to ensure that he delivered quality work. I am generally a handy person and tend to do most renos myself but i can honestly say that Lee was worth every penny and this was one job i was definitely glad to contract out.

Lee and his assistant Daniel were also very personable and courteous and a pleasure to do business with. I've hired a lot of trades-people over the years and they rank high on my list. They are good people :-)

Approximate cost of services:
$600.00
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Hi Deborah,

Thank you for such a great review. It is always great to work on your projects. Any time you need work done, don't hesitate to contact us.

Rebecca from Toronto
Rebecca from Toronto
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Kitchen Renovation

We had an extremely positive experience working with Lee and his team (Victor was the person who worked with him on the installation and he was great).

From his responsiveness on email and by phone to his guidance with the kitchen layout right down to the installation and his high-quality work, we were extremely impressed. The kitchen turned out beautifully and the added custom finishes that Lee did really made a difference. Our house is old and he took extra care to make the cabinets be flush against uneven walls / ceilings. He also built us some custom cabinets to fit small spaces and give extra storage. He was on time and on schedule and up front about all the costs. He also made it easy for us to go into Ikea and order all the necessary materials.

We really were so happy with his work and his general approach we can't say enough good things about working with him.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,500.00
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Hi Rebecca,

Thank you for trusting us with your kitchen project. It was a great opportunity for us to demonstrate our skills, knowledge and experience with IKEA kitchen cabinets.

The reviews on this page are the subjective opinion of the Author and not of HomeStars Inc.

More about Ls Kitchen Specialist

LS Kitchen Specialist was established as a response to the needs of the market. Its founder, Lee Sanchez a former IKEA kitchen planner (2001-2005), felt the market needed a company that would offer a service that would be friendly, efficient and detailed.

If you are 100% confident that you want to use an IKEA kitchen. I will like to offer you our IKEA kitchen consultation service. The IKEA kitchen consultation is the basis of your project, It provides IKEA 3D design/ solutions/ itemize estimate/ and guidance of all the steps your project needs.

The concept of the consultation service is to go through your ideas and provide you an IKEA 3D design that will work for your project. In my tool box I have a portfolio of pictures that will help you visualize the final product.
After 6 business days from the consultation day I will provide an IKEA 3D design and an itemize estimate for the kitchen installation / renovation.

The consultation service fee is $350.00 + tax. (outside Toronto is a different fee) If you hire us will deduct $100.00 from the consultation service + $100.00 discount.* If you are interest to book a consultation service please send your address to set a day.

I just want to be clear I do not have a free estimate service. I like to explain to all my clients that consultation service is an investment for you. There is no a set price for your project it all depends of the amount of custom work or services your project needs. The consultation is necessary to provide you an accurate an itemize estimate and you need an IKEA 3D design to order all the IKEA materials

WHAT THE CONSULTATION SERVICE WILL PROVIDE YOU?

-After 6 business days from the consultation day I will provide an accurate estimate by email.
-If you hire us will deduct the consultation service fee, form the kitchen project estimate fee.
-Go through all the services needed for your kitchen project.
-Cover all the questions that you have regarding the kitchen project.
-After 6 business days you will get your 3D IKEA design.

IF YOU HIRE US WHAT DO WE PROVIDE YOU?

-Guide you trough start to finish**
-Make sure you order the correct amount of building materials** and the correct IKEA kitchen materials
-Suggest to purchase materials from my personal recommend manufactures like; counter tops/ sink/ faucet/ tiles/ under cabinet light/ etc. (Usually working whit my recommend manufactures make the project smother, no hick ups, no last minute changes and save some $$$)
-Specific details of your responsibilities and my responsibilities
-Work schedule and a payment schedule.
-I work like a Swiss watch I am very meticulous to make sure all the jobs get done on time and whit accuracy.
-I do must of the jobs, however I use a license plumber and license electrician, to make sure this jobs are done to code and meet all the safety regulations.
-I offer at front service I do not hide surprises or services I am at front from the beginning to the end.***

There is a few services that I do not provide removing load bearing walls/ gas connections/ hardwood floor (however I can recommend some contractors for those services)
If you will like to hire us to do your renovation project you must be flexible whit the starting day my availability changes by the minute.

*The extra $100.00 discount apply only if project is more then $3000.00
**Only for the services that we will provide you
***We will provide you an accurate estimate based on what we can see, if there is extra work once we take walls down or something is in the way we will let you know and I will provide you a price for any extra work
Contact us lee@lskitchenspecialist.com

CATEGORIES
Kitchen & Bathroom - Cabinets & Design
PRODUCTS
We are welcome to recommend manufactures like; counter tops/ sink/ faucet/ tiles/ under cabinet light/ etc. (Usually working whit my recommend manufactures make the project smother, no hick ups, no last minute changes and save some $$$)
SERVICES
Our company offers installation of Ikea kitchens as well as, full kitchen renovation: tear outs, flooring, drywall, plumbing and electrical work. Aside from Ikea kitchen installation, we offer installation of Ikea Pax units if requested by customer. Also we offer a consultation service include in home measurements/ IKEA 3D design/ estimate.
SPECIALITIES
*IKEA kitchen consultation service *Assemble and install IKEA kitchens *Kitchen project management *Stress free service *100% satisfaction guaranty
WEBSITE
https://www.lskitchenspecialist.com
YEAR ESTABLISHED
2005
PAYMENT METHOD
Cheque, INTERAC e-transfer
LICENSES
Electrical/Plumbing/Gas
MEMBERSHIPS
HomeStars
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
PROJECT MINIMUM
No minimum
BONDED
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
All work is guaranteed for 1 year.
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