A&R Renovations Inc.

A and R Renovations did work on our two bathrooms as well as extended and turned an open den area to a bedroom. They did a wonderful job and we love how it turned out. Alex is very open to our ideas and what we wanted to have done. Look forward to more home projects and with him.

A & R Renovations was a pleasure to have work on our home. We are very pleased with our new main floor. Alex was very professional and clear from the beginning. If a change needed to be made from the proposed plan, Alex would inform us right away and provided us with options and asked what steps we wanted to take. Whenever we wanted something changed last minute he never hesitated to accommodate as well. Alex always carries out what he said he will do and his team cleans up after each day. He works on one project at a time to ensure quality and work is done in a timely manner. Despite the pandemic, Alex is still able to ensure work is being done and in a timely manner. We are already booking our next house project with him.

Our project consisted of a full gut of our basement which was a relatively large job which is why we were mindful in selecting the right contractor for us. After having about 7 Contractors come in and quote our project we decided to go with Alex at A&R Renovations for a couple of reasons. Pricing was in between the other companies, and with our initial discussion we got the sense that Alex took great pride in his work, was experienced, and told us like it is and we felt that he would stay true to his commitment. A&R Renovations is also insured and he was able to provide a certificate of insurance which was an extra level of comfort when selecting Alex.

After 95% of the project is complete we can confidently say that we made the right choice with Alex. He arrives at our job site everyday weekday and is never late. He stuck by his word that he would be at the job site every day which has lead to a number of advantages, the main being quality of workmanship as he is the one doing most of the technical aspects of the project and there is a consistent dialogue with the ability to tackle any issues that may arise during a project.

We are very pleased with how our basement has turned out, nothing was done sloppy and Alex' pride shows in his work. Throughout the project, the site was kept clean with very little debris left at the end of the day.

Overall, Alex is a straight shooter and tells it like it is. I would recommend A&R Renovations and the other reviews are consistent with his product.

We used Alex to renovate our backyard shed into a living room/office. He did an incredible job. The quality of his work was excellent, and everything was done on time and fast. Alex had great ideas over the course of the project that were both practical and cost effective. We'd definitely use Alex for any future projects. Thanks again!

Alex is our man! I really like that he comes when he says that he'll come (which is Big) and he's a good craftsman and very efficient. I would definitely ask him to return and do other construction work for us!!

We discussed renovating our master bathroom for several years, however, we always hesitated due to the stories we heard from friends. Then, in October, we decided to proceed. I am amazed by how quickly everything progressed and I am absolutely delighted with the end result.

Alex's professional webpage and positive customer reviews prompted us to request a quote. His quote was slightly less than other quotes and we had a positive, comfortable meeting. Therefore, we asked Alex to do the renovation.

Alex answered all of our questions about design and materials; explaining the pros/cons of different choices. Alex completed the work on time and within budget. His workmanship is excellent and the final product is beautiful. I love our new bathroom!

I am recommending Alex to our friends and family!

Alex did an amazing job on our bathroom renovation.

Our bathroom was long overdue for a renovation and it needed a complete overhaul as we had water damage around the shower. Alex pointed out that our fan had not been hooked up properly and ensured it was fixed. He pointed out issues with the tiles we had selected and guided us to ensure we had the quality we were looking for.

Everything was completed on time & budget. We are more than happy with the quality of the materials and the work.

We found Alex online and were immediately impressed with the number of very positive reviews he received online. We interviewed several contractors, but Alex gave us the most detailed and comprehensive quote. We have a very old house, but with Alex's experience he was able to identify potential problems and he worked with us to find solutions.

When it came time to start the job, Alex arrived on time every day and worked hard until the job was done. He provided us with an accurate estimate of the length of the project, and he completed the project on time and on budget. He has excellent painters and other sub-trades who work with him. He is a perfectionist and a very skilled contractor who pays attention to detail. I would not hesitate to recommend Alex again.

Alex did a fantastic job, renovating our bathroom and kitchen. He was hands on the while time and was there everyday to do the work. He is hard working and very meticulous.

Alex finished in a timely fashion and was reasonably priced for the work being done.

I would recommend Alex and A&R renovations to anyone needing a home renovation. He is very professional.

I am very happy with the work Alex did on our house.

I highly recommend Alex for any renovation projects. I had 2 bathrooms to fully renovate, convert existing bathtubs to walk in showers. He was very helpful with picking out materials and worked very professionally and on schedule as we initially discussed. He has the experience and knowledge to take on any project. He takes pride in his work and everything looks absolutely amazing! Thank you Alex, you really made me happy to hire you and I'm so happy with the completed bathroom renovations!!...Lena

Working with Alex was a wonderful experience. This was the first renovation we've taken on, so we spoke with a number of different contractors before deciding to go with Alex. During this initial phase, Alex delivered a detailed quote quickly, and provided pricing estimates for mid-range materials. He was readily available to answer any questions we had.

During the renovation Alex showed up on time every day, was transparent, respectful and very detail oriented. He listened to what we wanted and was great to collaborate with.

We also wanted two floors of the house painted and Alex arranged for excellent painters to come in and do the work.

Alex went above and beyond, hanging finishing for us and even helped us put back a wall unit that was taken down for the painting.

His pricing was very fair for the quality you get and we are very happy with the work he's done. We'd absolutely work with Alex again in the future.

We hired Alex to tear down the existing basement left by the previous owner and rebuild from scratch. We were concerned with the things we couldn't see behind the walls and wanted to find someone with the experience to make things right.

From the initial consultation, Alex's experience and attention to detail came through. Of all the other contractors we invited to provide quotes, Alex was the only one that spent over an hour walking through the basement with us, outlining the work that he'd do, and pointing out areas of concern, and the things likely hidden behind the walls that he'd need to fix. His quote was fair, with a detailed breakdown of the different costs. The other companies were in and out within 10 minutes.

During the job, Alex arrived early every day, and made sure to leave a clean job site before he left. I appreciated the fact that he only does one job at a time, so that he can focus on providing great work without needing to jump to other jobs. After demolition, Alex was extremely transparent about the hidden issues that he was able to uncover, and was clearly able to explain the problems, and how to fix them rather than just covering them up, and moving on to the next job.

As with any job, hiccups arise due to miscommunication, but Alex would consistently take the time to go back and address anything that happened. He always wanted to make sure we were happy, and went out of his way to do the little things to make our basement exactly the way we wanted it. He also took it upon himself to address things that we didn't see.

Overall, I'd highly recommend Alex. His honestly, transparency and customer-focus made him a pleasure to work with.

Alex is a good guy to work with. When he came for the estimate, he was very accurate in spelling out what he could do and what was perhaps not so advisable. He gave us options to consider. We decided to go with him rather than some of the other contractors we considered because he was straight forward and honest. The contract clearly spelled out what we were each responsible for. In any renovation there are always things that need to be changed or additional work is desired. Alex was good with this in doing some of the items we wanted in addition, at no cost. Some things we paid extra for (as we should) but he did do some things extra at no cost. Very much appreciated.

As to his work, he was here everyday. Everyday there was progress. Not like some of the other renovations that my friends had. The work that he did was quality. He had the right tools for the job and he brought in the right people as sub-contractors. He would have completed the work on time but we delayed him. He was very flexible in coming back to finish the job once our order came in. Overall, we are very pleased with the end result and would recommend him.

Alex is an amazing and reliable contractor to hire for your renovation. You can guarantee that his work will be detailed to your specifications and guarantee that he goes above and beyond to make sure you are happy. He was always here on time, completed the renovation quickly with little to no mess. Such a pleasure to have met him and such a pleasure to have received his excellent work!

Recently had the basement renovated including a three piece bathroom installation. Alex was very helpful with the new design.

Alex & his team were always on time, respectful & professional. Work was completed on time & to my satisfaction.

Thank you Alex for all your hard work.

We have recently have done our bathroom renovation with A&R Renovations and we are extremely satisfied with the finished product. Alex understood our design concept and the quality of materials and work exceeded our expectations. The work was done in a timely manner and Alex’s advice was very helpful in making us comfortable with the entire process. My husband and I are so happy with our new bathroom, we would highly recommend A&R Renovations!!!

We really appreciated the work that Alex did renovating our basement bathroom. He was always on time, kept the area tidy and communicated well. Any time we had questions, whether it was before he started the reno or during, he always took time to respond to us and make us feel comfortable. Alex did an excellent job tiling and our shower with the custom glass door looks and works amazing. We are very happy with our renovation and would definitely recommend Alex!

Our bathroom was in major need of an overhaul, and so we called Alex. This is third big job Alex has done for us and it’s the third time we are more than satisfied with his work. Alex is pragmatic, hard-working and true to his word. He even worked on Christmas Eve in order to get our bathroom finished before the New Year. He’s the only person we would ever go to for work on our home. We couldn’t recommend him more! Thanks again!

We were looking for a reliable & reasonable renovator to completely overhaul our two upstairs bathrooms - we found Alex and A & R Renovations. This was our first semi-major renovation and we were nervous to entrust our home to a stranger. We did have quite a few quotes before we contacted Alex - but didn’t get good vibes and all gave us totally “ out of our budget “ quotes. We really thought we were not doing to be able to do our Reno. After reading all of the great reviews online - we called A & R Reno and are so happy we did . Alex put us at ease with his knowledge - skills and willingness to work within our budget.

Alex dedicated all of his time to our home. He came each day / worked quickly and efficiently and cleaned up each day. In less than 15 days - we have two beautiful brand new bathrooms. Top to bottom - new floors / tiled walls / new walk in shower / bathtub/ plumbing / vanities/ trims/ lights and accessories. We can’t say enough about how thrilled we are with the outcome. Everything ran smoothly beginning to end / not one hiccup!

We would not hesitate to recommend Alex and his company for our next Reno. Thank you Alex !

Thank you to Alex for renovating our master bathroom, and making it into our own personal spa! We loved collaborating with him from the start, and he created a beautiful bathroom layout with beautiful finishes. He explained the renovation process to us, and updated us each day on the progress of the room. We were so impressed to his attention to detail and to us, his clients. We definitely recommend him to anyone looking to renovate any room in their home and can’t wait to call on him for future renovations in our home.

Albert

I contracted Alex to renovate my ensuite bathroom and what an amazing transformation. It is absolutely beautiful! And I owe it all to Alex and his crew. Alex was on time every day, communicated with me constantly and provided his expertise on how to take the ensuite from great to fabulous. His attention to detail, meticulous workmanship, and the personal passion he demonstrates for his work are outstanding. He accommodated my requests at the last minute and cleaned up when the project was completed. Without a doubt he exceeded my expectations. Looking forward to our next project Alex! Thank-you to you and the crew.

We had a great experience working with A&R. Although most renovations can be stressful, Alex has the skills and knowledge to make it almost seamless and easy to live through. We had a pretty good idea what we would like to accomplish, but his advice was always sound and the execution was impeccable. The professionals from A&R ensured that our floors were installed perfectly and spared no time nor effort. We would definitely recommend A&R and looking forward to another project with them.

Contract was clear and easy to understand. All work was listed with the corresponding cost.

We booked an airbnb for 4 weeks and Alex was able to complete the project within that tight timeline and budget.

Alex was onsite everyday. Communication was excellent. We were given many progress updates and Alex would call if there were any issues.

The work that was done shows you that A&R Renovations with decades of experience and a strong sense of professionalism will take the time to ensure everything is done right.

This was my family’s first renovation. My wife, two kids and myself included are extremely happy with the finished product. Thank you Alex for making our home beautiful. We will definitely recommend you to family and friends.

Alex came to us through word of mouth and I have to say that he was true to the reputation. He worked with us to guide us through some design concerns, he was on time and on budget (save a few extras which were all on us). I was impressed with how neat he was at the end of each day, and his attention to detail was outstanding. A good man to work with!

Working with Alex was the best experience we could ask for. He was extremely attentive to what we were looking for, gave great recommendations for pieces as we were looking for them, and was very communicative throughout the whole job. Alex walked us through the renovation daily to ensure we understood the process and if there were surprises, he documented them and explained proper the course of action.

As we were living in our home during the renovations, we were incredibly impressed with how conscientious Alex was about our space.

Alex redid our kitchen, powder room and main washroom and we're beyond happy with how everything turned out. We're thinking of doing some other work in a few years and it's no question that we would call Alex again.

I liked. I am very happy with the job that A&R Renovation did in our house. Alex, the owner, was always in the best position to help and worked very hard. Always trying to satisfy our needs.

As an interior designer, it's crucial for me to work with contractors who are professional (both in our working relationship and in how they present to my clients), clear in their quotation, competitively priced, good at communicating, and deliver quality work. Alex checks all the boxes. He is flexible with change orders, always pointing out where there's an increment in cost and where there isn't. His work is excellent. He is pleasant to work with and on point and timely with his communications. I look forward to working with Alex on many more projects to come.

Alex is very professional and did a great job on our complete kitchen makeover. He came day after day and did not work on other projects at the same time- which makes a huge difference in service and shortens the time it takes to complete the renovation. We would definitely recommend Alex and will use him again in the future.

Cheryl in Brampton

We found Adrian on this website and were lucky enough to have him fit in our renovation on such short notice which consisted in a full build up hair salon,full basement and main floor.

We had a very tight deadline to complete the work. Adrian and his team ensured that not only was everything completed ahead of schedule but also with the highest of quality, attention to detail and excellent communication as to what was being done and when. Even when faced with small unexpected issues Adrian remained calm and professional and offered alternatives and much appreciated suggestions. And never once did his initial quote change.

Adrian is definitely a rare find - very fair, honest and a pleasure to work with. We have already recommended him to friends and will continue to do so. He will be our go to guy for any future work.

The end result exceeded our expectations and we are so happy we decided to go with Adrian.The posted pictures speak for them self's.THANK YOU ADRIAN !!!!and your lovely team!!!!

From the start explained each stage of the work, then would encourage questions to be asked, respects the customer's needs. Of course when you go ahead with any renovation one has ideas, but then ideas run up against the reality of construction and the fact that we had a very small 6.5ft by 5.5ft space to deal with! Good productive discussions, my wife was very pleased with the results.

Always prompt and ready to work and offers alternatives and solutions, excellent work ethic and trustworthy.

Would not hesitate to recommend his services.

We had Alex from A&R Renovations remodel our main bathroom, enlarge our ensuite and turn our 4 bedroom house into a 3 bedroom. From start to finish Alex was hands on and accountable. Each morning at 7:15 am Alex would arrive and start work. The was no waiting around for other tradespeople to show up. Alex did 90 percent of the work himself and brought in guys to do our hardwood floor and tile in main bathroom. Both times Alex was there overseeing the work. Any issues we had were dealt with quickly and without complaint.

If you’re looking for honest, skilled a tradesman who is accountable you should strong consider giving Alex a call.

I have worked with other contractors in the past. Alex is the only contractor to work for me more than once. First in 2012 when he put in a basement, and now in 2016 completely renovating our ground floor. No doubt we will again get other quotes in 2020 (hopefully sooner) and again find Alex to be very competitive.

But beyond competitive, Alex is utterly trustworthy, extremely knowledgeable and executes a project excellently. What he says when he sees a potential job vs what other contractors say when they see the same potential job is very different. No garbage, no hyperbole, and interesting insights and observations that other contractors just don't make.

Alex is also very clear in agreeing Change Order costs before proceeding. He also keeps the job site very tidy (as tidy as a construction site can get!) - again, this is very instructive as to his professionalism and commitment to keeping the client happy.

To summarize, Alex is on time (really), on budget (really) and on the whole good to deal with (really). No large renovation is easy. There are always twists and turns and bad surprises when things get uncovered. That is a reality. But Alex will do what he can to minimize your blood pressure rising.

Alex was great to work with. Very knowledgeable in a variety of disciplines, easy to get a hold of, punctual, tidy worker. The finished product exemplifies exceptional workmanship. Highly recommended.

I found Alex / A&R renovations though his strong ratings, and going with him was an easy choice after interviewing several different contractors. We started with just the bathroom and 2 bedrooms downstairs as a trial, and I quickly expanded the scope to include the remaining 2 levels in the house based on his work. The major reasons for my strong recommendation are: - Good documentation - Prompt communication and follow-up when decisions are needed - Always available for advice / consultation - Willing to work with your vision and budget - Very clean / tidy - Quick resolution of any issues

We hired Alex after reading several of the positive reviews. We met with Alex and he was very knowledgeable and friendly. We explained our plan to replace the kitchen cabinets, remove two walls, replace the ceramic floors with hardwood and remodel the main bathroom. Alex gave us some good suggestions and advice. The demolition was handled very well and Alex and his crew were very friendly and thorough. The renovations were handled very professionally and the quality of the work was very good. Alex was available everyday and provided a detailed update on the progress of the reno. He repaired items that were not necessarily part of the renovation as well because he wants to make sure everything meets his standard of quality. Very honest and trustworthy. Alex's floor installer was a master at his work and the wood floor turned out great. Alex kept everything moving along and on schedule. He works for you as his client and he is very committed and available. We are very happy with the work and service Alex provided. We would not hesitate to recommend Alex to anyone who wishes to renovate or do any work to their home.

We were looking at creating an open concept, in our Condo with a new kitchen. This required the removal of two walls and a complete gutting of the kitchen and installation of a new kitchen. We have heard the horror stories of bad contractors and was hesitant to start. We researched contractors, using sites like Home Stars and Trusted Pro. We interviewed 6 contractors and then meet Alex. I discounted contractors who did the quote, but would have others do the work. I wanted a contractor that would be there through the whole job and be accountable. I read the A & R Renovation (Alex – owner) reviews and was impressed by the comments. In choosing a contractor, you need to establish a relationship and feel comfortable with that contractor. In talking to Alex, I immediately recognized his knowledge and experience. He impressed me. Alex made sure that we were on the same page and there was no misunderstanding. A & R Renovation pricing was competitive.

When taking down walls, you always have issues. Alex was able to come up with recommendations to resolve those issues. Alex brought in experts, from painters, electricians and counter installers. When the building inspector came in, everything was passed. This brought us piece of mind.

We stayed in the condo during this renovation, so it was important to keep the mess to a minimum. Alex and his apprentice Josh cleaned up the site every night, before leaving. They was on-site every day on time. Alex is a perfectionist. The quality of work was top notch through the whole project. Alex and his apprentice Josh did a great job.

As I reflect back, reading the A & R Renovation review, I would like to say that the reviews accurately reflect the work A & R Renovation does. We would not hesitate to give recommend Alex and his team.

Overall the job was brought in on time and budget and we are extremely happy with the results.

Project: Complete gutting and make over of our en suite and main bathrooms.

Knowledge: Excellent! Alex is extremely knowledgeable. In fact, it was his extensive experience and knowledge that won him the contract in the first place. We interviewed other contractors for the job but, they were not nearly as aware of what was involved with our project as was Alex.

For example, we wanted the toilet in the en suite relocated within the bathroom. All of the other candidates simply said no problem; Alex was the only person who told us it was possible but, also made us aware of potential complications and then offered an alternate solution if our primary wish was not feasible.

Hands-on Involvement: Excellent! Among the biggest concerns we had in hiring a contractor was: i) the contractor securing the job but, then outsourcing the actual work and not being directly involved in the project on a day-to-day basis ii) the contractor juggling multiple projects in addition to ours.

On both counts, Alex passed with flying colours. Alex (along with his assistant Josh) were on the job each day of the project and they did the work directly. Other than the glass enclosure for the shower which required a third party, Alex was hands-on just as promised. Also, the fact Alex was personally involved throughout the duration of the project meant that whatever time he blocked off for our bathrooms was dedicated to our project alone. We were not merely one on a list of many other bookings such that his time was being shared or he was distracted with other jobs.

Cleanliness: Excellent! Alex and Josh were very conscious of keeping the work area as clean as can be expected. Dust and dirt are inevitable with any renovation project but, to the extent possible, they kept it under control and cleaned the work area (sweeping, mopping, vaccuming, etc.) at the end of each day. They also removed all of the old debris and garbage from the initial gutting.

Punctuality: Excellent! Alex and Josh were always on time...if not early. :)

Quality of Work: Excellent! It is very clear that Alex takes great pride in his work and is detail conscious. On a couple of occasions, when things were not exactly right (whether pointed out by us or detected on his own), he had no problems adjusting/redoing those items to bring them up to par and to our satisfaction.

Communication/Interpersonal Skills: In terms of communication, Alex is direct and to the point. This is not meant to be a criticism--we are all different and this is simply his communication style. From our perspective however, there were times, when clearer communication would have helped.

Pricing: Alex is definitely not the cheapest contractor out there. Then again, do you really want to hire a contractor whose only advantage is cost? You get what you pay for so, if you want a contractor that is hands-on, who will complete the job as advertised, who is efficient and works to a high standard then, you have to be prepared to pay a little more. A little more expensive than others perhaps...but, no regrets given the finished product.

Concluding Comments: We would not hesitate to give Alex the highest rating and to recommend him to friends and family or to give him another project for our house.

Finding the right contractor for your home renovation is difficult. It takes a little bit of time and experience (good and bad), and with enough trial and error you can weed out the pretenders from the professionals.

Alex, from A & R Renovations, is a professional: he's direct, does quality work, and knows how to coordinate a large-scale renovation.

Alex just completed my upstairs washroom, floor, and stairs. It's preliminary (it's only been a few days), but I'm very impressed by the work. Things look great - he transformed a rough second floor into something complete and polished. There were a few surprises along the way (it's an old house in midtown Toronto), but Alex keeps you well-informed and was able to come up with great solutions to all the challenges he faced.

His crew was great and Alex was around to make sure everything was running smoothly. The workplace was clean, my home was respected, and everything was completed according to schedule and budget. He's even coming back to install a vanity that had ordering problems.

You can trust Alex and his team and I'll definitely be calling him again.

I was looking for a contractor to do my ensuite and shared bathroom renovation, and went through process of meeting a few contractors to describe the scope of work and all that was required. I'll spare you those details but important to note that 3 is definitely a charm! My husband & I met with Alex to review scope of work etc. and my very 'skeptical-not-sure-about-contractors-these-days' husband very impressed off the top. Alex not only displayed professionalism, expertise, and thorough knowledge of all areas of work, he was also creative and offered many ideas to turn my bathrooms into something even better than I could have imagined! Right from the start I knew I wanted to work with him, and trusted him and his ideas and advice. Once the projects began (dec 2014) I very quickly found out there are good workers out there and great workers - Alex however exceeded both those types, he is truly amazing and for the first time I saw in any contractor, he was an artist in his work! I am telling you, Alex sets the bar high in his work and industry, i couldn't imagine working with anyone else on my bathrooms. I expected good results but he created 2 dream washrooms for my home. I couldn't be happier with my choice in contractor and am truly telling you to not look anywhere else, you will have everything you ever expected and more with Alex! My husband & I are so happy we are excited to start a new project in our home with him. He exceeds all of our expectations and will do the same for you! Thank you to Alex and A&R contracting, I look very forward to working with you for my kitchen project!

My wife and I decided to have another company come into our home to complete a basement/bathroom renovation that turned out to be a negative experience. We made our decision to hire them based on a recommendation by a co-worker; this proved to be a costly error. We recently made a much wiser decision to hire Alex and A&R Renovations, to renovate 2 bathrooms in our home, including the one that was done poorly by the previous company.

Alex is a true pro. His knowledge and expertise is second to none and he was patient and courteous in all of his dealings with us. Alex communicated with us on a daily basis and took his time to explain the process every step of the way. We are truly grateful for everything Alex has done for us and would not hesitate to hire him again for future projects.

My recommendation to anyone reading this review is to do your due diligence when deciding to hire a contractor to work in your home. Get quotes from different companies, just do yourself a favour and make sure Alex and A&R Renovations is one of the contractors you speak to. You won't be disappointed if you do.

Thank-you Alex!

Thank you for the amazing job you did in our home. Your excellent craftsmanship and personality made this big job feel like a walk in the park.

We highly recommend your services to anyone looking for reliable, quality work.

Thank you Adrian for the great job renovating my home. living in Cambridge i never thought i could use a company from Toronto that would beat the estimates form local companies. i would suggest to everyone not to hesitate in searching for companies outside the local area. I did this and found A&R Renovation Inc who did an excellent job. They were very clean, punctual, friendly and worked within the given budget. A&R Renovations Inc worked within a reasonable time frame. My basement and bathroom look incredible! I'm so glad i found this company and wouldn't hesitate to hire them again. Thanks again Adrian for the wonderful job you did.

Alex, i want to thank you and your team for such an awesome job!!! The finishing is fantastic.I know i was a bit too demending lol,but you and your team definitely reach to all my expectation,overcame the inevitable challenges without any complains.THe job was delivered on time and on budget.Throughout entire period you always keep the mess to a minimum,cleaned up every day, and very respectful of our time. It was a pleasure to work with you and look forward to working with you and your team in the future. RECOMENDED!WITH ALL MY HEART!!!!thank you. l

Master Ensuite Renovation -- Condominium

After five years of living with the builder's bleak master ensuite in our condo we decided to remake it into a luxury version. I purchased all top-line products (Grohe, Kohler, Toto, etc.) and some very nice Porcelanosa tile but we needed someone to do the work. We interviewed about five companies, all with good reviews, but A&R stood out from the crowd right from the start. I liked what I read about Alex and his crew here on HomeStars but when he came out to give us an estimate he listened to what we wanted to do but also immediately had some suggestions to put forward. His was neither the highest or the lowest quote, but came across as both realistic and fair. Once selected, our job was his main focus and his time revolved around getting our work completed. Working in condominiums is not easy for contractors and our complex is no exception, but Alex was able to schedule and use his time well. Every day moved things along and we managed to get by some real "showstopper" issues (the third bathtub was the lucky installation!) without complaints, only solutions. A 4-piece, condo bath barely has room for one worker, but Alex and Mike kept the job going every day, were always there for 9:00 am and always left us with a cleaned up and cleared home when they left each afternoon. We particularly liked not being "nickel-and-dimed" over the quote. We paid a bit extra for the oversized tiling (12"x24" on floor, 12"x35" on walls) and the floor to ceiling tile work but that was both expected and reasonable, and the result was definitely worth it. We also appreciated that Alex let us do the painting of the ceiling and wall portions and fit it into the completion schedule. Had we not had issues with the building's plumbing for the bathtub, this would have been finished in just over a week. As it was, getting the new tub (from a warehouse in West Virginia!) added a couple of extra days, probably more of an issue for Alex and Mike than us. We highly recommend Alex and A&R Renovations for their business practices, their work ethic and skill and I would have to add for their taste. More than once during the renovation I was thinking of doing something and Alex would say, "We could do that, but it wouldn't look as good as if we did this...", and he was right. Our master ensuite is beautiful and we feel that with A&R we have maximized the potential of the room. We provided the fixtures and the tile, so the cost I am showing is what we paid for the fine work and excellent advice of Alex and A&R, and it was our pleasure to have them in our home.

A&R replaced all the tile floors on the main floor of our home recently. I am compelled to tell everyone what a fantastic job they did! They helped to select the perfect colors and design and picked up the supplies and materials including a new front door, new trim and window. Above and beyond the support and professional installation they passed on to us the great savings on materials they receive through their professional relationship with their suppliers such as home depot! Great work.

The best contractor I've ever used. Alex was up front about all costs, and there were no surprises. He kept me informed daily about the job's progress and always had great solutions to problems that he encountered. At the end, the job site cleanup was immaculate. The project was finished exactly on time. Alex's subcontractors were always on schedule, and all of the work done was of very high quality. I love to show off my new basement and bathroom! A & R gets my highest recommendation.

Our kitchen was dated and was in need of a renovation. We also wanted to create a more open concept on the main floor to allow for clearer sight lines. I met Alex to discuss what we wanted to do in detail and he inspected the walls, floors, structural supports and heating systems to assess what was possible and feasible given the budget we wanted to stick to. Together we established a renovation plan and work was started. As work began Alex was always in contact advising me on progress and also discussed how to resolve problems that were discovered as walls began to be removed. His past experience and skill set always resulted in the best solution to the problem. We were very pleased with the end result!

Thank You to Alex and his team for creating a beautiful kitchen and family room, well done guys!

A&R Renovation = Just brilliant!!! Back in January of this year we had to redo our kitchen and the full basement in a very short period of time. Adrian and his crew made this happen in no time! Everyone did an AMAZING job! We wholeheartedly recommend Adrian to all our friends for his professionalism and extremely pleasant manners. Well done Adrian! Thank you very much for all your hard work!

A&R Renovation and Adrien are very professional and and do very good work. I originally hired them to do my bathroom and was so impressed with the work he did that I had them redo my entire basement renovation. Adrien worked well with us to meet our requirements and completed the work well within budget and time frame. Many of our friends and family were very impressed with the quality of the work and at the cost of the project, we proudly show it off too all.

It has been three years since the last project was completed, no problems encountered or call backs required. I would gladly endorse and recommend A&R Renovation to anyone looking to have quality work done at a great price, by a great guy.

A&R Renovations ALL THE WAY !!!!

Bruno & Tina De Persiis

We hired A & R Renovations to complete two bathroom renovations in 100 year old house in Toronto. This was our first renovation project and Adrian was helpful in walking us through the material selection process as well as giving suggestions for the projects. He is very knowledgeable and obviously takes a lot of pride in his work. We had A & R Renovations do two full bathroom renovations while we were on vacation in New Zealand. For many people, leaving a contractor to work on your home while you are away may be a scary thought. Adrian made us feel very comfortable with what we would expect with the work quality and the overall workmanship. Adrian saved pictures of the "behind the scenes" work to show us what he did and explained any issues thoroughly. We were pleasantly surprised when we came home to find two fully renovated bathrooms. There were some unexpected issues outside of what was initially negotiated, specifically some structural issues that Adrian dealt with immediately and we were quoted fairly for this extra work. Finally, along with renovating our bathrooms, during these simultaneous projects, Adrian went above and beyond in fixing other issues in the house including repairing damaged insulation in the attic, fixing an unfinished skylight and water damaged ceiling, and fixing a malfunctioning electrical switch at no extra charge!

This was a full basement renovation. The price was good and the guys worked quickly and efficiently. Great Job and we are very happy.

We're very happy with the work completed by A&R Renovations. Adrian and his team did a great job on updating 2 washrooms simultaneously in an unobtrusive manner. They were professional, punctual and on budget. Adrian always kept us informed as to their progress and let us know on a regular basis about a countertop that was on backorder. All in all, we're very pleased with the end result and would not hesitate to use their services again for future renovations.

Sonia

I throughfully enjoyed my experience with [email protected] renovations. They deed full bathroom renovation for me. They were on time, they were clean and they met the deadlines. At no time deed i feel uncomfourtable dissapointed or frostrated. I was well informed of the progress. I would definitely recommend [email protected] for my friends and family. They were professional, pleasant and reasonably prieced.

The job was well done, and follow up services was excellent. I will recommend this company to my friends if they need one.

From our initial meeting to the completion of our upstairs bathroom renovation, we found Adrian and his team professional and considerate of our needs. A & A Renovation was hired to do a complete gut-job of our only bathroom in our 105-year-old townhouse. It's so nice to be able to rely on the experience and ability of professionals who have high standards of excellence. When a renovated bathroom project impacts on people daily for an extended period of time, you want it to be more than mediocre. Adrian fully informed us at each stage as to what was happening. With good design, excellent construction and workmanship, our bathroom is delightful! After dealing with a bathroom we hated for 3 years, we now have nothing but great things to say about our new bathroom!!!! Thanks

Joe and Ian

We have worked with A& R on a few occasions.

He is very professional, the work is outstanding

I recommend his work to anyone looking at interior renovations

If I ever need something done at work or home I am confident that A&R Renovations will be there for me and I say that with a lot of confidence. I am a very pleased customer !!!!

Ramona C.

I had my bathroom done by a&r renovation i was very comfortable by Adrian and his team that explained to he how and what they where doing .They came every day on time and where very clean and look out for my house and belonging.They came in on budget and they finished on time and im happy with my new bathroom and will be using them when I am going to used them when I do my bassment

A & R Renovations completed our basement and went above and beyond our expectations. From the initial meeting we were handled very professionally. They met all deadlines and always approached us when something would arise. We were asked for approval before anything new commenced and our total cost was exactly what was estimated. I highly recommend Alex and his team and look forward to hiring them this summer to renovate our kitchen.

J Nimer Vukovic

A & R Renovation renovated my bathroom - a complete demolition from top to bottom. Some contractors offered the world for a little bit less but Adrian ( the contractor) told me what needed to be done and how he wanted it done right to his standards. I work in quality management for medical laboratories and the way Adrian described his system of working made me choose him for the job. He builds quality into his renovation so that he’ll never have to come back or deal with problems down the road. I believe you get what you pay for and Adrian delivers quality and there are no surprises.

From the beginning, I felt at ease leaving him and his team in my home while I left for the office. The work area was always clean and tools put away when I returned. He quickly developed trust as he kept me informed of developments and any snags that came up as the project progressed. We had great communication and any concerns I had were addressed to my satisfaction. It was clear that Adrian believes in customer satisfaction and delivers on that promise. He takes pride in his work.

The renovation was completed on time and on budget. Several days later a mouse chewed a hole in my dishwasher water line. I had no one to call but Adrian. He exceeded my expectations by identifying the cause and making a couple trips to get the right connectors and reinstalled my dishwasher at no charge. This is when he went from being the contractor who did my bathroom to being the contractor I will definitely call for future renovations.