M.E. Contracting

Landscape Contractors & Designers
Toronto ON M3J
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CarloH
CarloH
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Front and Backyard Renovation

I'm no stranger to reno's, having had my share of nightmare stories.
It is without hesitation that ME Contracting (specifically Darryl, Tomer and his crew) is hands-down the best. They were very professional and courteous during the job. There were no hour-long smoke breaks or Tim's runs. Tomer and his team arrived on time, stayed late if needed, and got the job done 2 weeks early. They are quite the perfectionists too (the good kind). But of all the superlatives I can say about this company, what stood out most is simply that the communication was great. They returned my initial call and site-visit the fastest, designs/redesigns were collaborative, for show room visit they accommodated my schedule, and any questions were answered within the day. Now I'm spoiled for future jobs because ME Contracting has set the bar quite high.

Approximate cost of services:
$0.01
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Hi Carlo. We've read and re-read your review. We are so excited to have your comments on our Homestars page. We agree with everything you've said about Daryl, Tomer and his team. We always do our best to ensure all our clients are pleased with every aspect of their project from our initial visit until the end. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Enjoy the rest of your summer. From all of us at M.E. Contracting.

yoram
yoram
1 review Richmond Hill, ON
10/10

Landscaping Work

M.E. Contracting is an exceptional landscaping company that provided us with beautiful and professional work. They were flexible and responsive in their approach. They were always available by phone. The project went by smoothly and their suggestions for our project were spot on. We picked a beautiful stone for our driveway, and their recommendation for the Vinyl Wood for our deck turned out fantastic. We also did our Softscaping planting with them - and the garden is stunning. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Approximate cost of services:
$180,000.00
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Hi Yoram. Your landscaping is spectacular! Keren took me on site visit, to your home, and I got to watch our guys in action. Alex and Casey's team working on the stone and gardens, Lorne guiding the softscaping and Keren, Eitan and I admiring everyone's skill put to work. The entire project turned out stunning. Please attach some photos! I know you will enjoy this for many, many years. Regards from all of us at M.E. Contracting.

tbalon in Toronto
tbalon in Toronto
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Landscaping Project at 291

We have decided to put up a new wooden fence around the property, a stone patio and front walkway, a raised flower bed in the backyard, a new garden bed in the front and concrete walkways on both sides of the house.

Daryl and his team did an excellent job and finished the project on time. We are very happy with the workmanship and i already recommended ME to two of my friends who plan to do similar project on their properties. Once again, Thank You Daryl.

Approximate cost of services:
$50,000.00
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Wow!!! This is an amazing review. We here at ME Contracting think Daryl is wonderful too and we're glad you agree. Thank you for posting your thoughts on HomeStars and sharing your project details and how happy you are with the results. We look forward to assisting your friends with their renovations. Cheers - Daryl, Eitan, Keren and Brenda

noam
noam
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Patio stone, PVC deck

Eitan came to our house and gave us a fair estimate for our landscaping project. Eitan took the time to meet with me on several occasions as I did change my mind from the original plan. The end result is a stunning backyard that looks like a picture from a magazine. Eitan, I will try post a photo. Thanks everyone for your patience, guidance, and good humour.

Approximate cost of services:
$67,000.00
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Hi Noam! I love your message. You were a pleasure to work with and we agree your backyard looks like a magazine layout. We can't wait for you to call us again to do the next project. Thank you for the review and the 10!! Enjoy your summer. Regards from Keren, Eitan, and Brenda

Ayana in Toronto
Ayana in Toronto
1 review Simcoe County, ON
10/10

Backyard renovation

We hired ME to do our whole backyard with a deck, a stone patio, pergola and a small lawn. We initially had a few estimates. ME's estimate had very detailed info and reasonable price.
We had to wait some time before our project started, but we should say it is worth waiting. The final result looks great and we are totally satisfied.
Thank you Eitan and ME contracting team

Approximate cost of services:
$100,000.00
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Hi Ayana, Thank you for attaching the photo to your review! Your backyard looks stunning. We are thrilled you are so pleased with the results. I know you'll enjoy it for many years to come. Please contact us again for your next project. Thank you for your review and the 10! Eitan, Keren and everyone at M.E. Contracting.

jasonlndry in Toronto
jasonlndry in Toronto
2 reviews Toronto, ON
9/10

Backyard Landscaping

We contacted M.E to quote on our backyard landscaping project where we wanted to level off our property, add a cedar fence on one side and add a patio and stairs leading to the alleyway, level off an area for a shed and put down Sod.

We were impressed with the initial visits and Daryl's ideas and suggestions and decided to hire them despite receiving lower quotes. Our foreman Mark was prompt and the work progressed well and we were excited to see the completed project.

When the project was completed we were impressed with the look and especially with the fence, which is stunning. However, after out initial euphoria it became apparent that some of the details of the project had been overlooked and or hastily completed.

The level area for the shed, was not level and we had to have it redone at our cost. The Sod was missing from a 2.5' stretch at the back of the property where Mark's team left some of the debris from demolition of our old shed and old retaining walls. The sod died within two weeks. Upon which time it was discovered, as I worked to replace all the Sod with help from Home depot, that the Sod had been put down directly on rocks, broken bottles, old wood chips, 8" nails (which my 4 year old found) and old bricks that had been in the shed Mark's team had demo'd. We were not impressed.

We also noticed that the saw marks on the retaining wall did not go away as we were informed they would and that one of the patio tiles had concrete on it.

We complained to Daryl in August 2016, since that time a part of the wall by the stairs has shifted along with a portion of the patio. Daryl came out in March to address our complaints, but unfortunately showed up early and I was not able to talk to him as he left before I got home. He did however promise to fix the patio and the retaining wall and to address the discoloration of the stone work.

Its June, and I have left repeated messages with M.E. to get back to me to arrange a time to complete the work....

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Approximate cost of services:
$22,000.00
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Hi Jason. I'm sorry to hear about your unfortunate experience. We really appreciate your feedback, and glad that we had the opportunely to correct the issues you mentioned above. We understand that all has been rectified to your satisfaction. Enjoy your summer, ME Contracting

Mark in Toronto
Mark in Toronto
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

New walkway and retaining wall

Thanks Daryl and Sal. Replaced the walkway and installed a new retaining wall in the front yard, working near a large city owned tree, also involving a significant and careful excavation. Permit process was interesting - Dary provided multiple versions of drawings to satisfy the city. Once we had the permits and began the work, we had crazy neighbours calling the city every day of the project with concerns regarding the tree - Sal was great at dealing with inspectors coming by EVERY day. All was done properly and to code and all in all a great result. Good communication throughout. That's hard to come by in a city where it seems like everyone is doing a reno and contractors in a lot of cases don't care about their clients.

Approximate cost of services:
$15,000.00
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Hi Mark,
Many thanks for this wonderful review! Our mission is to deliver, to all our clients, a renovation that is high quality and with exceptional service & workmanship. We're so glad everything worked out and you are ready to enjoy your lovely front yard. Enjoy your summer, Daryl, Sal, Eitan, Keren & the ME team.

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

Modern Front and Backyard Remodel

Thanks to Daryl and the team at ME Contracting. Our project involved extensive soft and hardscaping of the entire front and back yard, basically creating a whole new front and backyard. This included custom concrete porch and walkway, removal of existing and install of new retaining wall, patio stones, grading, back deck, fencing etc. Daryl and the team were really helpful in the planning stages, helping us refine our plan based on what would work best from a practical basis. The work was completed on time and Sal and the guys seemed to really treat the project like it was more than “just another job”. We had an amazing experience working with ME Contracting, especially Daryl and Sal! Thanks for doing an amazing job – we are really happy with the result and would recommend ME Contracting without hesitation!

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$0.00
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Thank you so much for your great review. We loved reading this and we're happy to share it with our team and the HomeStars viewers. We always strive to make our clients totally satisfied. These reviews are a great way for others to feel comfortable when looking for their contractors. Enjoy your beautiful renovations. Best regards, Keren, Eitan, Daryl and the M.E. Contracting team.

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

Back Yard Deck with Details

We’ve totally redone a 60’s house. This deck was the last step. It has been the best experience in our endeavors so far. From the design stage with Eitan where we got to exchange ideas, to some fantastic solutions to our concerns as the project progressed. The demolition was fast and organized. We were looking for details and attention was paid to our wishes. The composite decking, the glass for railings and the decorative panels in the privacy wall were all superior products. Patrick and Jason built this deck with minor variance suggestions along the way to embellish the original ideas. Alex did an impeccable job filling in the interlocking and matching both the complex pattern and the stone type. We can’t say enough about the service, respect and pride that the whole staff demonstrated throughout the process. I would highly recommend M.E. Contracting for anyone who’s looking for quality and attention to your satisfaction.

Approximate cost of services:
$35,000.00
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From the moment you both walked in to our showroom, you were a pleasure to work with. Thank you for the great review and the 10 says it all. We were hoping you would have attached some photos because the panels are so pretty. Maybe you will?

We hope to hear from you again when the next project is due. Have a wonderful 2017. Regards from everyone at M.E. Contracting

Private User
Private User
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Fence demolition and rebuild

Many thanks to all the crew from M.E. Contracting, especially Patrick and his son Jason. The job needed to be done in a very quick manner, mostly because of the approaching winter conditions, and it was. They were very efficient in their work and some of the problems they had to deal with. To, Eiten and Brenda, we thank you for a job well done and look forward to working with you in the spring.

Approximate cost of services:
$9,000.00
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Thank you for the lovely review and the 10!! Patrick & Jason are wonderful to work with and we're glad you thought so too. I'll look forward to hearing from you soon to discuss your spring project. Have a wonderful holiday season and best wishes, from M.E. Contracting, for 2017.

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More about M.E. Contracting

M.E. Contracting is one of Toronto's premier outdoor solutions companies.

M.E. was Founded by owners Keren and Eitan Abu, with a desire to change the face of Toronto through the revitalization of outdoor living space. The “M” and “E” stand for Keren and Eitan's daughters, Mika and Emma. From the start these two girls have inspired the vision of innovation and creativity that M.E. embodies today.

Specializing in custom landscape design, M.E. Contracting has spent over a decade executing this vision of innovation and construction. From decking to interlocking tile and pool building, M.E. Contracting differs from other Toronto landscapers through our commitment to excellence and attention to even the smallest of details.

Want to see for yourself? Our 7,000 square foot landscaping showroom is the only showroom in Ontario dedicated to landscaping and outdoor transformations. Our exquisite showroom encapsulates features of all the custom design elements that every home owner dreams of having in their outdoor home space. In addition to the amazing materials we have on display, our showroom includes an in-ground swimming pool with waterfalls, outdoor kitchens and outdoor furniture for prospective clients to experience.

Our vast experience in all aspects of landscaping design and construction has provided us with the ability to take on an array of projects, both varying in shape and size. Now matter what our goal to produce astounding and exceptional work remains unchanging. We aim to go above and beyond in our passion for what we do, and as a result we aim to surpass our client’s expectations with each and every element of landscaping design.

CATEGORIES
Landscape Contractors & Designers, Decks, and Swimming Pools, Spas & Hot Tubs
PRODUCTS
landscaping, interlocking, hardscape, stonework, woodwork, decks, fences, pergolas, railings, wrought iron railings, gazebos, composite decks, PVC decking, glass railings
SERVICES
ME contracting & Landscaping provides complete outdoor design and building services such as: Landscaping design, landscaping architect, deck building, PVC decks, interlocking, driveway paving, fences, pergolas, gazebos and more. We pay attention to the smallest of details and strive to achieve outstanding quality projects while focusing on customer service and customer satisfaction. Our deck builders & landscaping teams have many years of experience building decks in Toronto, paving driveways and landscaping. Our landscaping and deck building services are offered throughout the greater Toronto area especially to Toronto, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Markham, Thornhill and Maple. call us today for a free onsite consultation.
BRANDS
AZEK decks, TREX decks, permacon, lynx, Rinox, Leisure Pools
STYLES
Our style is simple: QUALITY without compromise. We design and create the project as a reflection of your wishes & lifestyle. With many years and hundreds of jobs we have created a wide variety of projects.
SPECIALITIES
Landscaping, interlocking, hardscape, softscape, outdoor kitchen, cedar decks, IPE decks, AZEK decking, TREX decking, PVC decking, Composite decking, glass railings, stainless steel railings, fences.
WEBSITE
http://mecontracting.ca
YEAR ESTABLISHED
2008
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
15
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
BONDED
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
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