Diane in The Beach

When we opened the cottage in the Kawarthas in early spring last year (2015) our LG flatscreen TV - which we had left in the cottage over the winter - was dead. After a lot of troubleshooting, the manufacturer, LG, recommended their authorized service provider, Craig Harrison, owner of Picture Perfect TV Repair in Blackstock, Ontario. The same week we called him, Craig Harrison made the trip to Fenelon Falls and picked up the TV, took it back to his shop, and within a few days, had it repaired for our pick-up. It needed a replacement part - the electronic equivalent of what used to be "picture tube." We were extremely grateful for the quick turnaround time - but especially for Craig making the trip to pick up the TV at a time we were unable to deliver it to him. The TV has worked perfectly ever since. Great service at a very reasonable price!

De Home has provided great cleaners on several occasions over the past couple of years for a one-bedroom apartment which includes lots of windows and a long stairwell. The price is reasonable and depends on whether there's any deep cleaning. The women who have provided the cleaning have done a great job! Cassia and John respond immediately to email bookings and have accommodated a last-minute request. I appreciate their good service and being able to pay by Visa. Definitely recommended.

The house is a 90-year old semi and I had waited too long to get the roof replaced. It had several layers of old shingles and was leaking in two places (at least two places I knew about.) I called Juffs and their rep, Shay, made an appointment very quickly. He went on the roof and took several photos to show me the damage and what was required. He explained the process in detail, showed an extensive portfolio of comparable jobs, and the detailed contract that Juffs uses. He provided various shingle samples, explained what products would be used and all the steps involved. As we were getting into mid-Fall, there were some reasonable delays in the start date given how roofers requires the cooperation of the weather but Susan in the office was great about updates on the start date. Getting this new roof was an extensive job which took 4.5 days. Half the house has a flat roof which was more difficult to repair, new attic vents were installed, all the old wet insulation was removed and new insulation blown in, and new eaves installed. Once the work started, Chris and his crew of four guys were all very professional and helpful in all ways, answered all my questions and kept everything cleaned up each day. Since the job ran into Thanksgiving weekend and the guys had to return on the following Tuesday, they arranged to have the dumpster which was parked in the driveway, removed for the weekend and returned after the holiday. A few days after the job was finished, a severe windstorm blew off one of the downpipes and the guys returned within a day to repair it. I recommend this company.

I was quite desperate for a thorough house cleaning before the holidays and contacted a couple of cleaning companies recommended by HomeStars. Home Cleaning Service responded immediately and were able to book my preferred date, a Sunday. Jacob and Rose brought their own supplies and did a very good job, including cleaning some finicky things like window ledges and blinds. They are young, enthusiastic, and did a great job. Because they had to travel quite a distance to my house, they charged $25 for this initial visit - but said this charge wouldn't apply on other visits. I thought the price was reasonable for the amount of time and thoroughness of the cleaning. I will call on them again.