Articulous Renovations & Design is a small, family owned and operated, residential renovations and general contracting company. We specializing in quality bathroom, kitchen, and basement renovations within the Ottawa area. In the past few years, we have successfully opened up several load-bearing walls in Ottawa-area kitchens, ran read more...
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We had 2 bathroom renovations completed by Articulous Renovations in the fall of last year and the spring of this year. The end result was spectacular, much better than I had envisioned.
Mark managed to include everything on my wish list, and went beyond expectations. The experts whom he subcontracted to complete the tiling, plumbing and electrical services were very impressive. Most of all, Mark was always present to ensure quality of workmanship.
We highly recommend contacting Mark for any renovations you may be planning in the future. He is friendly, honest, trustworthy and dedicated, an all around great professional to work with.
Mark was a pleasure to work with from start to finish! He was referred to me by my decorator and, having worked with several contractors over 25 years and several properties, I can honestly say that Mark works with the utmost of professionalism and attention to detail. He is very thorough and efficient, alerted me of potential difficulties in several situations, and was very accurate in his proposal from the beginning both in terms of time frames and costs. As well, throughout the job, my entire family appreciated his friendliness and concern over disruption of our household, paying attention to details such as cleanliness and security (ie. communication re: trades coming at different times). He is a very engaged and invested contractor, involved in every step of the process, effectively communicating with me as well as trades, suppliers, and related professionals as well as thoroughly checking all work completed. I would not hesitate to hire Mark for any further renovation needs and would even postpone renovations to be able to secure his services once again.
I loved working with Mark. He came highly recommended by a friend of mine, and the kitchen he did for her is beautiful!
Mark was a wonderful, friendly, professional, who was very meticulous and caring about every aspect of the project.
His plumber and electrician were excellent.
He has good sources for counters, tiles, sink, etc.
The only little glitch we encountered had to do with the Ikea design process in-store at Ikea. I would advise going over the planning process very thoroughly with the Ikea kitchen design folks.
Thanks so much, Lisa!
Mark showed up for our initial appointment on time and was very meticulous with measuring and forming a plan for my kitchen. He is very personable and friendly and, most importantly, listened to what I envisioned for the space. I wanted to save some cupboards that were there and add some new ones, and he agreed with enthusiasm. Just for the record, a few of the other contractors didn’t listen to a thing I said and had their own vision, which would cost me more than I had budgeted.
From the beginning of the job until the very end, Mark was always on time and was very communicative. He didn’t take any breaks while here and worked meticulously. He went beyond what was expected and has a passion for his craft that I have rarely seen.
In the past, I had experienced a very unpleasant situation with a contractor and wanted to really interview a good number of contractors before deciding. Mark stood out right away.
His price was very fair. I would highly recommend Mark and Articulous Renovations for any project.
Thank you so much, Sherree! It was a pleasure working on yiur kitchen renovation.
We have included a few more photos of your renovation project
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Mark was simply the best. He was philosophical and joyous in his work. He worked physically hard, and unfailingly with our best interest in mind. He went that extra bit for every detail and no matter what problem presented itself, he was positive and figured out a solution. I have already recommended him to all my friends.
Thank you, Linda. I very much appreciate your kind words!
Mark
We are very pleased with the results of our bathroom renovation. Marks's workmanship, care, and attention to detail were impeccable. He adapted well to some unexpected complications with the work, and was totally reliable. A great deal of attention was paid to clean-up each day and we had no problems with dust getting into other parts of the house. Mark gave us updates on all phases of the work and consulted with us fully in the in the planning. We would definitely use this contractor again for any further renovations.
Working with the Articulous Renovations Team was a real pleasure. They were always positive and always showed up with a smile, even if there was a problem to report! (a problem with the house, as is normal for home renovations). They always jumped in ready to conquer every challenge this project brought to the table, even if it meant learning new things, researching, and doing things that have never been done before.
They were extremely organized with this project's paperwork and always kept the work site tidy and organized.
They always kept us in the loop about where we are with the project and what is to be expected next.
They are definitely "Articulous" because it was clear how much attention they paid to detail, which was greatly appreciated!
IThank you, Prea.
In this very large project, we completely transformed the basement of a bungalow into a legal, rental apartment dwelling with seperate entrance.
In addition to the considerable structural work required before the interior elements could be added, egress windows were added both for safety, and for added light.
We were looking to renovate a small kitchen and had a couple other contractors come through who didn't really listen to what we wanted. Mark got it and looked at knocking out an 18 foot section of supporting wall as a challenge. The renos went off without a hitch and he even was able to retain the original hand done crown moulding. All the sub contractors were personable an responsive. Just had to wait for one thing to be done while the HVAC guy was on his honeymoon.
All completed pretty much on time, regular updates and opportunities to discuss the project kept us in the loop so there were no surprises.
We were referred to Articulous by a colleague who had used their services for a large scale kitchen renovation.
Mark began working with us at the early stages of the project and made sure that
he understood and shared our vision of the look, feel and function of the final product. This is the largest home renovation project that we have ever undertaken and Marks input and insight was certainly appreciated. Mark served as the general contractor coordinating all trades but was also hands on during several phases of the project.
Mark was very meticulous and provided us with a comprehensive week by week
breakdown of how the project would transpire. There were no surprises with regard to the costs as the project stayed on budget. As is to be expected with any project of this scope, we had to work together to manage a few obstacles. Mark was always responsive and ensured that any concerns were addressed in a timely manner.
Mark was always punctual and took the time to answer any questions we had every
morning. He also ensured that the work site was clean at the end of the day.
Behind the scenes, Marks wife Christine was just fantastic from design feedback
to sharing and brokering her vendor contacts. Her services were an added bonus
and she was available and responsive throughout the entire project.
We love our new kitchen and look forward to working with Articulous again.
Thanks again Mark and Christine!
We wished to renovate our main floor powder room to achieve a less crowded space by installing a smaller vanity, installing tiles on the exposed flooring under the old vanity (we had tiles to match existing on hand), and replacing all fixtures. Not a big job, but an interesting one. Mark was helpful in guiding us to a design that met our needs and meticulous in installing all elements. He kept us informed of scheduling and maintained a clean work space. The resulting installation exceeded our expectations.
Thanks for your kind words, William.
ArtReno Design Build (Articulous Renovations & Design) has a TrustScore™ of 4.2. The average TrustScore™ for other businesses providing similar services in Orleans and the surrounding areas is 3.3. For detailed information on how TrustScore is calculated, click here to learn more.
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Total Received | 0 | 43 |
Approved | 0 | 43 |
Unverified | 0 | 0 |
Suspicious | 0 | 0 |
Overall Rating | 4.9/5 |
Complaints Received | Last 12 Months | Last 3 Years |
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Suppliers & Creditors | 0 | 0 |
Employees & Sub-Contractors | 0 | 0 |
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Posted License Information | Available upon request |
Posted Liability Insurance | Not yet provided |
Posted Workers Compensation | Yes |
Company Website | No |
Social Media Profiles | |
Endorsed by Peers | Yes |
In Business Since | 2009 |
Member of TrustedPros Since | 2012 |
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I install Mark's hardwood and laminate floors on his job sites. I have known and worked with Mark for the last 15 years. He is simply a great guy and a very pleasant person to be around. Always positive and a very hard worker always looking for perfection and better ways to accomplish a task. He is honest and has a way to plan out every details of the job. He is the contractor you want on your project, you won't be disappointed !!!
We are subcontractors to Articulous Renovations, taking care of the ceramic tile and related portions of work. As a general contractor they are a pleasure to deal with; the job is always well organized and clean, and any issues are dealt with quickly and professionally. They are very upfront and trustworthy, as it should be and quality is of the utmost concern.
As a structural engineer, I have worked with Mark @ Articulous Renovations on several projects requiring the removal of load bearing walls. Mark has always done all the work to meet and usually exceed my expectations. He has been great to deal with and informing me of the progress of the work. Mark does not want to take any short cuts and is committed to doing good work and keeping the renovations on time. We have a good working relationship & I hope to see more of Mark's good work.
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Cabinetry and Millwork, Framing, Interior Design, Tiling, Design Build, General Contracting, Home Additions, Home Restoration, Home Staging
Articulous Renovations & Design is a small, family owned and operated, residential renovations and general contracting company.
We specializing in quality bathroom, kitchen, and basement renovations within the Ottawa area. In the past few years, we have successfully opened up several load-bearing walls in Ottawa-area kitchens, ranging from from century old homes, to mid-century homes, to more recent builds, creating a more open, modern, livable spaces for our clients.
Unlike many renovation companies you'll encounter, we only work with one client at a time. This allows us to focus 100% of our attention on each client, during the entire process. Because of this, you can be assured that the work will proceed smoothly, and efficiently, with minimal disruption or inconvenience for you and your family.
We will work with you from the initial stages of measuring and product selection, through installation, and we will always keep you up-to-date on the progress of your renovation project.
We have partnered with the best suppliers in the industry:
Euro Tile & Stone, Classic Tile and Stone, Mondeau, Boone Plumbing, and Marchand Electric, to provide our clients with the best in product selection and service.
Additionally, we always obtain an Engineer's report when removing load-bearing walls, and an ESA report for electric work. We have a master electrician on board, as well as trusted professionals in the areas of Interior Design, HVAC and Plumbing. We like to do things right the first time.
Bathroom and kitchen remodeling is our specialty, and we are passionate about the quality of work we do for our clients
Simply put, We are perfectionists and proud of it!
Articulous Renovations and Design is fully licensed, bonded, and insured, AND OUR WORK 100% IS GUARANTEED.
We maintain an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau (BBB)
*Attention to detail
*Quality craftsmanship
*Personable
*Tidy
*Solid reputation
*Dependable
*Trustworthy
*Excellent client references
*Fully insured
*A+ rating with BBB
ArtReno Design Build (Articulous Renovations & Design) was awarded Best of TrustedPros in 2020 for Kitchen Renovations in Orleans.
ArtReno Design Build (Articulous Renovations & Design) was awarded Best of TrustedPros in 2015 for Bathroom Renovations in Ottawa.
ArtReno Design Build (Articulous Renovations & Design) was awarded Best of TrustedPros in 2014 for Bathroom Renovations and Kitchen Renovations in Ottawa.
ArtReno Design Build (Articulous Renovations & Design) was awarded Best of TrustedPros in 2013 for Bathroom Renovations and Kitchen Renovations in Ottawa.
ArtReno Design Build (Articulous Renovations & Design) was awarded Best of TrustedPros in 2012 for Framing and Kitchen Renovations in Ottawa.
Main contact(s) | Mark and Christine Brown , Christine |
Alternate Phone Numbers | 613-608-8567, |
Listed with TrustedPros since: | 2012 |
Residential work | Yes |
Commercial work | Yes |
Warranty | Warranty details not yet provided |
Accepts credit cards | Yes |
Year established | 2009 |
Offers financing | No |
24 Hour emergency service | Yes |
Legal structure | Incorporated |
Licensing information | Licensing information available upon request |
Insurance information | Contact ArtReno Design Build (Articulous Renovations & Design) to request insurance details. |
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