Condo Handyman.Ca

I cannot recommend working with Condo Handyman highly enough! This was the smoothest, best run, well-priced and successful renovation Ive ever done (and Ive done about 6 of them over my 35 years as a home owner). Tanya and Bruno are great people who communicate clearly, follow through on their promises, and delivered a quality of work that makes me smile and feel delighted every time I walk through my front door. I couldnt be more delighted with the outcome of the project, or with the quality of service, communication, design, and workmanship with them.

I purchased 2-BR, 2-bath condo in a 20-year-old building and everything was a bit dated, so I looked for someone to help me update it. I had only one month between closing and when I had to move in, so my timeline for doing the renovation work and selecting materials was really short. I met Tanya at the Toronto Home Show and was impressed with how quickly she understood my vision for my new space, my time frames, and the need to project manage things exceptionally well when youre living in a condo, dealing with a board, working with a property manager, and meeting new neighbours.

In less than a month after the project got started, my dog and I were able to move in! In that span of time they gutted and updated both bathrooms with gorgeous tiling, new vanities and fixtures, replaced the flooring and baseboard throughout the unit, repainted my original wooden kitchen cabinets to give it a more fresh and modern look with new hardware and undermount sink, installed new quartz countertop and backsplash (measured the countertop on a Wednesday, and it was installed that Saturday!), installed new lighting throughout, and painted all walls, trim and doors.

Bruno organized the trades needed to get the work done and all the crews were on time, protected the appliances in the unit during demolition, and cleaned up every day. They took steps to protect my front door, the common hallway, and elevator. The property manager even remarked to me on how clean the workers were! As the demolition and reno got started, I stopped by daily to check on their progress and was always impressed by how much work they got done, how well they were taking care of my place in the process, and how personable and friendly they were.

Communication and coordination with Tanya and Bruno could not have been smoother. I was given a thorough scope of work and clear budget to sign off, and they gave me all the documentation and timelines I needed to give the condo board. When I wanted to change the scope or make revisions as we went along, Tanya got me the update right away. Payment schedules, credits to apply or additional items to be approved were given in a timely way so the integrity and communication of Condo Handyman went above and beyond what Ive experienced in previous reno jobs Ive done. It was a complex project, but they gave me all the documentation and made sure I was aware of the impact on budget of any changes in scope I requested. I am also impressed that they stand behind their work with a guarantee.

In all my time working with them, from the intensity of the initial reno through to the last stages of final installation of items and paint touch-ups, they let me know whats happening and when all along the way. At the height of the project I would get a morning call or text from them to let me know the game plan for the day. So many times in work with other contractors, I would be told one trade was coming on one day, and then learning after the fact that it didnt happen and it would delay everything. Condo Handyman really impressed me with how they initiated communication and updates with me. In my previous renovation experiences, I was usually the one having to run after the contractor to find out updates and get information, but with Bruno and Tanya they were the ones calling me, which I really appreciated. They valued my time. They cared about the project just as much as I did.

If a problem of any kind arose onsite, they jumped into action to solve it. For example, the tile supplier made a mistake sent the wrong colour and Tanya noticed it right away when she was on-site with me on the day it was going to be installed in the bathroom. This had the potential to really set us back and delay my move-in, but Condo Handymans team jumped on it and solved it. Tanya immediately sourced another comparable tile which I fell in love with, and Bruno was able to get his tiling crew to adjust their schedules on short notice. We ended up only losing a day instead of what could have been week or more of delay and I was able to move in on time.

The other huge differentiator for me working with Condo Handyman was their help on design. I wanted my condo in the Beaches to feel homey, almost like a cottage with a chill beach vibe, and not like a typical cookie-cutter condo. Tanya totally got my vision right away and was a key design partner and sounding board for me throughout. We would share pictures, fixtures and colours that could work, and wed talk it through. I know what I like when I see it, but I often cant really describe it well, but Tanya got it. She helped me create a space with a unified design aesthetic and her mood boards really helped me to see my dream space come to life. Id shoot her questions or send pictures, and she would get right back to me.

In a few previous home renovations, Ive hired an interior designer to help and often I found they not only charging thousands of dollars for their assistance but were pushing what they wanted or liked or the latest trend, as opposed to drawing out from me what my taste was. It blew my mind that Condo Handyman provided the level of design service they do as part of the budget.

If youre looking to renovate your condo in any way, I would HIGHLY recommend you give Condo Handyman a call. They were an absolute pleasure to work with from beginning to end and helped me navigate the special requirements of renovating within a condo. Tanya and Bruno are people with huge integrity, a lot of experience and initiative, and they got a big job done in record time for me. The look, feel and ambience of my renovated condo is even more amazing than I dreamed it could be, thanks to the partnership and commitment to excellent work of Condo Handyman.