Ls Kitchen Specialist

Formerly Ikea kitchen specialist
Kitchen & Bathroom - Cabinets & Design
Toronto ON M6B 1V0
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Hans in Markham
Hans in Markham
1 review Markham, ON
10/10

Kitchen Renovation

Once again, I'd like to express my gratitude for a kitchen installation job well done.
Your professionalism, attention to detail, creativity, and experience consistently provided additional care to every step you took.
I know so well that to achieve a modern aesthetic, precision preparation must take place in advance,
a habit you seem to have adopted since the start of your company.
You are one who are able to maintain your cost and schedule estimate unchanged while ensuring a high quality of work,
a rare attribute indeed.
You have proven yourself talented, creative , knowledgeable. Your friendliness and wittiness have made us feel the pleasure of you being around our house for the past few days, and sure you will be missed.
I am more than happy to recommend your great service to any who are considering a kitchen renovation. You meet the market of service need criterion need; 'friendly, efficient and detailed' you described and beyond.
I wish you the best of luck in your current and many more future project.

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Hans,

It was my pleasure to be involved in your project. As a client you went above and beyond to make my job easy. Your precise measurements and drawings were the foundation for me to construct an amazing kitchen for you and your family. As well, I would like to wish you and yours all the best, and I hope you enjoy entertaining friends and family in the new kitchen.

Mary Lou Church in Mississauga
Mary Lou Church in Mississauga
1 review Mississauga, ON
10/10

New kitchen installation

Lee put in our new kitchen a few years ago and we were very pleased. He is a very hard worker and was very pleasant to have in our home. I would recommend him to anyone having renovation work done in their home.

Approximate cost of services:
$5,000.00
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Mary Lou it was great working with you. Thank you for taking the time to write a review.

Shawn D.
Shawn D.
7 reviews TORONTO, ON
9/10

Kitchen Installation

Lee was prompt, polite, chilled, smart, funny and thoroughly professional. He gave a quote that basically stayed consistent throughout the installation.
As opposed to another kitchen installer that ranks highly on this site, he recognized the quality of the design I came up with, helped perfect it, and didn't try repeatedly to change it so he could charge an extra 600 dollars for design time on his "superior" design program. Yes, the Ikea design app is flawed, but Lee effectively troubleshot any extra pieces that were needed to fulfill the design. I only had to make one extra trip to Ikea for 3 little bits of hardware when Lee realized he could actually optimize one cabinet by making me a whole extra shelf!
The only reason I won't give a perfect score is because it didn't occur to him to widen the fridge cabinet, so that I could inset the fridge, flush with everything else, and not stick out (a key element of my sleek white design). I only realized later with my handyman how easy an adjustment that is and HE did it for me instead.
Having said that, I would hire Lee again in a heartbeat. And I would never hire the previously mentioned other installer, who hales from a certain Eastern European country.
One more thing- Lee recommended a great countertop person, who gave a reasonable deal on a very expensive material.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,100.00
What could this company do to improve their services?
Lee's services are beyond criticism.
Any advice to offer fellow homeowners facing a similar project?
Designing and planning a kitchen instal is a lengthy, expensive and complicate process, especially if you have to coordinate with other tradespeople. Hire Lee. On top of doing a wonderful job, he'll take a lot of stress out of it.
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Josh,

Thank you for your review, but you should have called me and I would have taken care of it; that way HE would not have had to fix it for you.

Spiros  in Toronto
Spiros in Toronto
1 review TORONTO, ON
8/10

Total kitchen reno.

Great service by Lee and company. Fast, friendly and efficient service through the planning, demolition and construction phases of the project. Kitchen looks awesome and has added additional value to the home. Love my new kitchen.

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Spiros, thank you for your hospitality, specially the excellent coffee. Hope to see you one day at Latinada.

M. Cope in Toronto
M. Cope in Toronto
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

IKEA kitchen installation

Lee was referred to me by my architect.It has been a pleasure working with Lee. In addition to installing my IKEA kitchen cabinets, installing the counter top and the back splash, he completed other projects in my small home. Lee is talented, creative and very knowledgeable. His attention to detail and care are evident in his work. I never worried that the end result would be anything less than brilliant. I have other projects in mind for my home and will be calling on Lee. I am thoroughly happy with my "new" kitchen.

Approximate cost of services:
$1.00
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Thank you Mindy for this wonderful review. You were so easy to work with, which allowed me to express my creativity through the work completed in your home. I look forward to other projects at your place.

Josh in Oakville
Josh in Oakville
2 reviews Oakville, ON
10/10

Kitchen Update

We had Lee in to update a kitchen in a new house we bought. The existing cabinets were in OK shape, but we knew we wanted to get a bit more cabinet space. We had Lee visit right from the beginning to help give us an idea of what we could do - he had some fantastic ideas! I think my favourite was turning a practically unusable corner cabinet into a very functional 4-drawer, pull-out cabinet. Lee also had some great suggestions for using face panels to spruce up the existing cabinets. I cannot say enough good things about working with Lee. He always got back to me leading up to the project start and showed up/finished exactly as he said he would. In a world of average, run-of-the-mill contractors, Lee is a diamond in the rough. Another thing that I loved about working with Lee was all of the other great contractors he introduced us to - a great, unexpected perk of working with Lee. If you're thinking about putting in an IKEA kitchen, I wouldn't look any further than Lee. I couldn't imagine finding a better experience or more quality job with anyone else.

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$0.00
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Josh,

Thank you for this outstanding review. My job was made easy because you were such a fantastic client, very helpful and accommodating. I hope you are enjoying your new home along with your new kitchen.

Anthony in Mississauga
Anthony in Mississauga
1 review MISSISSAUGA, ON
10/10

Kitchen Cabinets Installation

Found Lee through the classifieds, was consulting many contractors before going with him. I am very glad I did. Although our design was already detailed, he was able to provide some expertise upon reviwing the work plans. It had lead to a few changes that made a lot of sense. He is quick, clean, cost effective, and very pleasant to work with.

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Anthony,

I am glad the changes worked out for you and your family. Thank you for your referral and your review, if you ever need any work done, let me know.

Jasmin in Etobicoke
Jasmin in Etobicoke
1 review ETOBICOKE, ON
10/10

Laundry room cabinets

We wanted to install Ikea cabinets in our laundry room but had a hard time to get anyone in for an estimate based on the job. We called Ikea's referrals, but they were too slow to respond. Lee was a referral from my brother and he responded promptly. We were given a quote and scheduled within days. He was efficient and tidy. Very professional. We would use him again for other projects and refer him to our friends and family.

Approximate cost of services:
$200.00
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Jasmin,

It was great working with you and thank you for taking the time to write a review.

MKP
MKP
13 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Kitchen Assembly

Referred to me by a friend-Lee was very efficient in assembling the IKEA kitchen I purchased. Easy to interact with and I'm happy with the final product. Another 10/10 review.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,000.00
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Manny,

Many thanks for this review, enjoy your kitchen.

Lindsay in North york
Lindsay in North york
1 review North York, ON
10/10

Kitchen design and installation

We came across Lee's website and reviews and thought maybe he was too good to be true. But I will reassure you that he is professional and our kitchen looks great. He was always punctual and replied to emails promptly. Lee was able to customize some cabinets for a more finished look, something we would have never been able to do on our own. Installation was done in only two days! Couldn't be happier with the results. Thanks Lee and great job!!
Lindsay

Approximate cost of services:
$1,200.00
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Lindsay,

It was great working with you and thank you. Enjoy these beautiful days.

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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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