Brentwood Contracting

Brentwood completed my double car garage in May of 2021. When I decided to build a laneway garage I looked at numerous websites. I wanted something that would look like a little cottage from my house, but still keep my vehicle safe from the weather and vandalism. I did not want to have to paint siding, windows or doors. I wanted a quality structure that would last a lifetime and add value to my property and require little or no maintenance.

I looked at numerous garages in my neighbourhood to get ideas. When I contacted Brentwood, they were able to identify several garages within walking distance to my home that they had built. When I went to one location, Mike, the contractor was finishing up the final touches of the garage. He was able to answer all my questions and explain the benefits of using quality materials to avoid future problems. I went to another garage they had built and heard nothing but praises about the final product from the owner.

Mel and Mike were able to take care of everything during the process, from permits, designs and the build. I knew exactly what it would cost from the start. There were no surprises, and once ground was broken, the build was pretty quick. I included skylights, large windows and French doors to my garage to make it a bright and fun place to work on hobbies.

I highly recommend Brentwood if you are looking for an easy experience to build a quality structure. A few of my neighbours were so impressed watching the process, they have contacted Brentwood to discuss building their own garages.

Mel, Mike and the construction team were all fantastic! Mel helped with our design and managed through the building permit. There was a hiccup with getting approvals, and Mel fixed it without us lifting a finger. Mike and his construction team were prompt, hard working and paid a lot of attention to detail. They worked hard and fast and the project was completed in time. We can’t give a more positive review. Highly recommend!

One stop shopping for a garage built by Brentwood. Brentwood works with the city, gets the plans and survey work approved, does the construction. Everything was done in a timely manner, there were no real surprises and both Mel and Mike were a pleasure to work with. The homeowner will work mostly with Mike. He is a very experienced person building garages as well as being a great communicator. Two neighbours had garages built and Brentwood was highly recommended. We were able to see the quality of their work before they started on our own. Brentwood does use subcontractors but our experience was that each were diligent and neat in their work ethic. The neighbors commented on how responsive the workers were to moving trucks or other obstructions.

Thanks for the new garage. Very happy indeed.

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Brentwood if you looking for a new garage. Mike and Mel look after everything for you from concept thru to completion. And they do it in a very timely basis. Our garage looks fantastic, sturdy as hell and their recommendations made it even more functional. You won’t go wrong with Brentwood!

Very impressed with Brentwood Contracting. They constructed a 2 car garage for me in Toronto and it looks beautiful. Project was completed in a very timely fashion and both Mike / Mel were great to deal with. I would highly recommend for anyone looking to construct a new high quality garage!

The garage looks gorgeous, and it is solidly built. Our neighbours all love it too and we have received many compliments. We couldn't be happier with the results!

Working with Mel to plan and design the garage was easy and straightforward. Mike, the site supervisor/partner was dependable and expertly kept the project running smoothly.

The well-organized Brentwood staff are professional and highly skilled. It was a pleasure to watch the build go up. The most impressive part of the build was watching them put the whole frame up in a single day.

We most highly recommend Brentwood for anyone who needs a new garage.

We had a great overall experience with Brentwood. Mike and Mel were both great communicators and their team got our garage built in a timely fashion. We are extremely happy with the look and quality of the finished product. I highly recommend Brentwood Contracting if you're looking to get a new garage built!

I needed a garage re-build as the old garage needed replacement. I had seen work done by Brentwood Contracting as they have done work in my neighbourhood. Mel and Mike of Brentwood were excellent – Mel looked after the design (including plans, materials and colour selections) along with the required building permit, and Mike coordinated the subcontractors / trades. Both Mel and Mike kept me informed of the construction schedule along with any requirements from me (the customer). The entire job was completed within 3 weeks – from demolition to completion, including all city inspections. I now have a new garage, that many of my neighbours have complimented. Both Mel and Mike are excellent on their delivery and follow-up.

The garage is flawless; it's beyond my expectations. Amazing attention to detail. Once the building started it was completed incredibly fast. Very professional and attentive. They immediately addressed any building issues or concerns.

We did however run into property line issues with a neighbor, I would suggest to anyone to opt for a property line survey early in the planning process, and know your rights when it comes to encroachment. We were able to remedy it within the season, but it meant for a few months extra on the project. They were there for us while we dealt with the neighbor and helped find Land Surveyors who completed the tasks required to get the land back.

I love the garage and would suggest Brentwood to anyone who wants a turn key garage. They're real pros.

Mel and Mike at Brentwood are fantastic! They built our garage in a very timely manner, and ahead of schedule. The structure itself is beautiful and very well built. They went above and beyond expectations. If I ever need another garage built they would be my 1st choice. You won’t be disappointed!

I agree 100% with all the positive reviews posted here for Brentwood Contracting.

My existing garage was a sad eyesore. Leaking like a sieve, leaning badly, a squat for all kinds of disgusting urban varmints. I should’ve and would’ve replaced it years ago.

But navigating the city approval process was overwhelming to me. When I read Brentwood handled everything, I was interested.

If you’re not the type or have no time to deal with the slow, confusing labyrinth of municipal building bureaucracy, Mel is invaluable. He knows his way around it inside-out. No way an ordinary person could’ve handled what he did.

Once the city finished being painstaking, Mike orchestrated the new garage like clockwork. Fast clockwork. Even a layman could see all the trades really knew their stuff. And like all the Brentwood crew, Mike’s a good guy. Very approachable. Very accommodating. Very good with the details that make the project something you’re really pleased with.

And speaking of which, the finished garage looks so nice. The last word belongs to my daughter, who admired it from the sidewalk and said “ Wow. Now we don’t look like trash.”

Mel and Mike did a great job planning and executing the building of my double car garage which backs on to a busy laneway. They were easy to deal with and managed changes such as window sizes and side fence requirements of my neighbours.

I liked the contract which explained exactly what they would do and what was required of me.

They used sub-contractors but they were all people that Mel and Mike had used for many years and so there were no issues.

The finished product exceeded my expectations.

The entire process from start to finish was really great. Mel was thorough and helpful with the design, quote and administrative portion - including permitting and survey.

Mike took over on the demo and re-build and managed an incredibly skilled and efficient crew.

The money spent on this project was the easiest money I've spent on my property thus far. I've worked with many contractors over the years and these guys are absolute professionals. Always on time, on budget and their workmanship is impeccable.

I'd recommend them and will use them again in the future.

Brentwood met all of our expectations. Right from the beginning Mel was easy to talk to and totally surprised us by taking the initiative to inform us of building code and permit requirements with all detail and specifications, easy to talk to and felt like an old friend. Mike on-site supervising all the crews was great! Mike was available during the entire project and answered questions in a timely manner coming and going from start to finish. He has great contractors that work for him that are skilled and take pride in the finish. If I had any concerns they were resolved instantly! The project was started and finished on time, as Mel estimated. At the end of each day the crew always made sure to leave the property clean and tidy. The Brentwood method that they use to build the concrete base is exceptional.... and a superior product...especially if you have any grading issues. We would highly recommend Brentwood to anyone. We had a complete tear down and new build. Brentwood builds a superior product.

I found Brentwood Contracting on this site and hired them for a new garage build. Dealing with Mel & Mike was great from design to completion and they always took the time to explain the next step. All the guys doing the various jobs were professional and always cleaned up at the end of the day. From build start to finish it was exactly 2 weeks and we were very happy with the end result. I would happily recommend Brentwood Contracting!!!

Brentwood did a fantastic job building a brand new two car garage. Just in time for the winter! We cannot be more pleased with the final product. Mel managed our expectations with a personal touch, and Mike's team delivered a superior product.

Mel and Mike built a detached two-car garage at my primary residence in South Riverdale Toronto. Every aspect of the process from initial consultation, to permitting, design, finishes selection, construction to close-out was absolutely amazing. Mel’s experience with the City, understanding of code and logistics, and eye for detail is incredible. Mike did an outstanding job on the construction, co-ordination and communication. I chose Brentwood via written reviews and could not be more please with my experience. Having had significant experience with renovations and contractors in the past, I can say with confidence that Mike and Mel are the best two I’ve ever had the opportunity to work with. Wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Brentwood to anyone.

Thanks Mike & Mel.

My wife and I purchased our home 2 years ago and it was apparent when we moved in that we needed a garage for all the various tools and other gear I have accumulated over the years. We chose Brentwood because they were taking care of everything from getting the necessary permits, submitting all the required drawings to the city and dealing with the inspections. They took care of everything from start to finish, including demolition of the existing sheds to the final sign off of inspection. The entire process from the demolition to the garage being completed was about 3 weeks! There were no delays between when one trade finished to when the next trade started. The cost of the garage was not the cheapest but you definitely get what you pay for! This was a big job that went without any hiccups. The build quality of the garage is fantastic. We are happy we went with Brentwood given the end result of the garage and the entire process being seamless.

we were going through a whole home renovation, dealing with many different contractors throughout a 1 year period. By far the easiest project we had done was our garage. We met with Mel and discussed the garage design we were looking for, the price, and the timeline. They took care of literally everything right from the start to the end finishing touches with absolutely no surprises! we researched a dozen companies in total and had quotes from just as many. The pricing was similar, but Brentwood had a ton more experience than the rest and came with tons of visuals to give us the exact garage we were looking for, plus they took care of all permits and property survey. The perfect one-stop-shop for garages!!!

These guys were great! Handled everything from permits to construction. Garage is very well constructed and beautiful. They are completely trustworthy and aim to please. Highly recommend.

Having a purchased our house a few years ago my wife and I felt that a garage was what was missing from an otherwise very comfortable, beautiful home. We believed that not only would it be a place to store and preserve a vehicle but the added storage space would free up the clutter in our home and yard. Of course we thought about it but didn't pursue it seriously because it seemed like such a monumental task in going about it, both financially and time wise in looking for the right people to help in such a relatively large project. As fortune would have it our neighbours down the street hired Brentwood to build their own garage. We were amazed how quickly and efficiently their garage was built and in a matter of a few weeks. Once we were given a tour of the finished product, based soley on the quality and look we were sold. Mel came in with a detailed budget and plan took care of the permits and survey. Mike came in and oversaw the construction in all its phases from the pouring of the concrete, to the framing, drywall, roof and door. The crew they brought in for these specific tasks worked fast and efficiently leaving barley any trace of mess or debris. Within two weeks we had our own magnificent garage to call our own and a little under budget to boot. We could not give a higher recommendation to the professionalism and quality of this company. Thank you Mel and Mike of Brentwood Contracting for making this such a painless process and your utmost professionalism.

Yuka and Kevin

I hired Brentwood to demolish the existing garage and build a new one. I am so happy with the results and the service was fantastic. Mike and Mel were great communicators and always quick to respond if I had questions. Their crews were efficient and respectful and the final product looks great. I'd heard horror stories from friends about dealing with contractors but this was so smooth and simple. The garage looks fantastic. Worth every penny.

Mike and Mel were fantastic. Super responsive from the get go, provided us with full disclosure on timing, costs and handled the entire permitting process start to finish.

The labourers were on time, delivered an exceptional product at each phase and the garage turned out amazing, above our high expectations.

Brentwood satisfied all our criteria and built a great garage. We would recommend their services to anyone looking for a turn key process, from demo, to permitting to construction. Start to finish, they were done in less than 4 weeks, as promised. Overall could not be happier. Amazing.

We chose Brentwood because they had done two other garages on our street, and they both looked great. I spoke with the homeowners, and they gave Mel and Mike great reviews.

We started talks in May, 2016, and had a contract signed in June. However, because there were issues with trees and Toronto's stupid bylaws, we had to go to the city's Committee of Adjustments. We filed in July, and were told we couldn't get to committee until NOVEMBER!! Note: this isn't Mike/Mel's fault - it's the stupid city making us wait months to essentially rubber stamp our permit (and collect $2000), as we were getting the same "adjustment" as had already been given to the other garages on the street. OK, end of rant.

The existing structure was nearly 100 years old, and was close to falling down. In fact, the week before the garage was torn down, a section of roof caved in! Mike/Mel's team came in the next week, tore the whole thing down in less than a day, and cleaned up the site. All of the trades who worked for them were very good, IMHO. Everyone showed up on time, and did a very professional job. I think that's a testimony to the company - they respect their trades, and it's clear the trades respect them.

Mel and Mike accommodated a few late requests (they built a small workbench for me, installed a light over it, etc.), but the job was still done very quickly - less than a month from tear down to finish, and that was in Toronto's very rainy spring of 2017.

We are delighted with the finished product, and would not hesitate to recommend Mike and Mel to anyone. They are both friendly and easy to talk to, and seem genuinely concerned that the job is done well, and people are happy.

I was so impressed with Brentwood Contracting from start to finish.

We had a detached garage built in September 2016 and each stage went like clockwork even finishing ahead of schedule. I was informed of every detail of the project and what steps would be taken each day. The communication was great. Every worker was very professional and the worksite was kept very clean impressing even my neighbours! I would highly recommend anyone to use their services. City permits and inspections were all part of the project!

We had a terrible garage that we wanted to do something about from the moment me and my partner moved in. Initially, we had thought about renovating to avoid dealing with the city, but decided against it.

Really, we didn't care too much about exact specifications for the garage, we were more concerned with getting a building permit for it. Since Etobicoke zoning bylaws are wierd, there is really no provision for a corner lot to have a detached garage. Because of how our property is shaped, an attached garage was also not an option. So we had to take it to the minor variances committee. This went well and was approved with some caveats. We met all of those and finally got our building permit.

It took one day to get rid of the old garage, one day for the concrete forms, then a day to pour the concrete. Then a week of curing, then one day we had a garage. Over the next few days, the trim, shingles doors, and electric were put in.

The final inspection is due in a couple days. We have a beautiful garage with a door that works.

The process took a long time for us, but Mel stuck with it and now we have our garage.

The work work wasn't cheap, but I think it was well worth it. The build quality looks and feels solid, and everything was cleaned up when they finished.

The only thing with 4 out of 5 stars is communication, I felt like I did much of the chasing for updates, though the response was always prompt when I did, it would have been nice to get updates more proactively.

We needed a new garage! After some research we decided to use Brentwood Contracting - best decision ever! Our nightmare, wobbly, leaky maternity ward for raccoons is gone. Everything about the new garage is solid and attractive, from the concrete pad to the tip of the roof. Brentwood arranged everything: building permit, arborist inspection, dismantling and disposal of old garage, trench for electrical installation (My wife says "Love, love, love the remote controlled garage door with lights."), and coordinating all the teams for each phase. Everybody was courteous and performed their jobs well. Mel and Mike were approachable and really interested in making us happy. Even our neighbour was happy with Brentwood for fixing a bit of damage to their eavestrough and a bit of trim. We are very happy indeed, and highly recommend Brentwood Contracting.

These guys were all great to work with and the garage looks fantastic. The whole build was well organized, the crews were courteous, tidy, efficient, communication was great and everything was finished on schedule and as promised.

Thanks!

We had an old garage that was beyond repair, so we had Brentwood Contracting remove

the old one and build a new larger garage. Mel explained what they could build, and offered

some useful recommendations. He looked after the permit, and coordinated each phase of the project. Mel and Mike and their crews were obliging, and considerate to our neighbors, who we share our driveway with, which helped to minimize their inconvenience.

We are pleased with our completed garage, it is well built, attractive, and has all the features that we required.

My new garage is excellent! Mel and Mike were great to work with through the whole process. From permits to the actual work staying right on schedule to completion. I did have an issue with the roof construction, but after discussing with Mike he fixed it and in the end I am very happy with the work done.

Mel, Mike and the team were great from start to finish! We had some challenges with surveys, permits etc - Mel got us through all the hurdles with great expertise and patience. Then when it was time to do the actual build we were very impressed with the quality of the work and how quickly it all got done! Would definitely recommend Brentwood for anybody looking for a new garage - they really know what they're doing!

I can strongly recommend Brentwood. They removed my old garage and built a new one, and they took care of every aspect of the project--from permits all the way through to clean-up--so it was a worry-free experience for me. Mike was a constant presence on the job, everything was done very professionally, and both Mike and Mel were always available by email. One extra thing I really appreciated was Mike's diplomacy in dealing with a difficult neighbour. He was patient and kind, so what could have been a very bad situation was no problem in the end. Overall, I don't have a single negative thing to say about this experience. They were exactly as good as the reviews led me to believe, and my amazing new garage is proof of that.

We would definitely recommend Brentwood Contracting. We asked them to demolish and rebuild our two-car garage. The problem was that our garage was encroaching onto city property. Mel worked tirelessly with the city and represented us when we had to go to Committee of Adjustment in order to obtain the proper building permits. When it came time to begin work in the fall of 2015, Mike was on site every single day supervising the work and ensuring that everything was done correctly. The work was done on time and on budget. We couldn't have asked for better contractors.

We love our new garage. Brentwood Contracting has a great team of very skilled, efficient people who are an absolute delight to work with and who provide top quality workmanship. Mel worked closely with us in the initial design so that we got exactly what we wanted. Mike oversaw the entire project, was very accommodating and a pleasure to work with. Our garage was completed on time, on budget and at a fair price. All our expectations were exceeded. We highly recommend Brentwood and would hire this company for other projects around our home.

Mike and Mel were great and very professional in their work. They assisted with all the steps in the garage, including getting the permits required. The work was done quickly and the new garage is well built and attractive, as well as being in character with the neighbourhood. I would highly recommend this company. The prices are reasonable and the work is excellent.

Our garage was completed in June by Brentwood construction & we couldn't be happier. Mike & his team were on time,efficient, & above all honest! All the trades that were brought in were wonderful!

I highly recommend using Brentwood! What a great experience!

After spending some time looking for contractors to do my garage....I decided to go with Brentwood. Best decision I made.....everyone was great from beginning to the completion. It was done within budget and on time. All the work that was done was laid out clearly and executed according to the timeline. I couldn't have asked for better service, and more important quality of work. Everyone is a pleasure to deal with.....very friendly people. We love our garage.....Brentwood definitely exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended....wouldn't look anywhere else for garage installers.

We decided in February that we wanted to tear old garage down and replace with a new one. So we started to search for contractors, I know there are some good ones ,some average ones and a few really bad ones.(I work for a big box reno store) and have met a few of those bad ones! I found Brentwood on this web site , I researched them , contacted them, and inquired about there company and the work they do.They gave me addresses of there work they have done. I quickly learned that they are the BEST of the BEST! There team of people REALLY REALLY CARE about their work they do and they take ALOT of PRIDE in their work. I have the garage to prove it!! One of the partners , mike was very very professional and kept me well informed everyday along the way of the whole project. The whole team (cement guys CARLO, "the boss", "luigieeee straight cut" to framer lindon "muscles CLAY" and even the siding guy "Brandon the newfie byes" was an absolute pleaser to have work on this project!! it was a bit sad when they were finished and to see them go. But as I said I have an absolute beautiful garage to prove it and proud to show it off. If you are considering to hire these guys, don't even think twice just do it , they are the BEST OF THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!! NO NEED TO LOOK ELSE WHERE.If you wish to see my taj-ma-hall garage or even contact me please feel free to ,just ask Mel for number Thank you so much BRENTWOOD

We decided to build a new garage during construction work on our home by another contractor. We are so happy that we chose Brentwood after a miserable experience with our home renovation contractor.

These guys are on time, on budget, easy to get along with and they do their best to explain timelines, schedules, drawings, etc. Their employees are as easy as having family members around the house and they work hard and steady!

Thanks Brentwood!!

These guys were just fantastic from beginning to end. Starting with a detailed quote, they completed the job on time and on budget. Best of all, every single member of their team is someone you'd like to have as a neighbour. Great company, great team!

We were very pleased with the team from Brentwood. Mike and Mel were excellent to work with and we would not hesitate to recommend their services. Initially, the city did not want to approve the permit for our new garage. Mel worked through the process with the city, representing us at our Committee of Adjustment hearing, and after a lot of time and paperwork, was able to secure a permit. The Brentwood team tore down our old garage, clearing the area nicely (including a number of small trees and shrubs that were overgrown). The construction of the new garage was done professionally, in great time, and within budget. We are very happy with the finish product and are enjoying having a functional garage!

We recently had our old garage demolished and a new one built in its place, and we are really happy at the results. The team at Brentwood was great to deal with, and the trades they engaged were efficient and did quality work, in particular their concrete/slab crew. Mike and Mel were attentive to our needs when we first engaged Brentwood, and ensured that our vision of the garage was realised. There were some complications with securing the building permit, and Mel worked hard to resolve them with the city and Mike ensured things with the actual build stayed on schedule. We have no hesitation in recommending Brentwood to anyone looking for a contractor to build a new garage (and in fact we have several times already!).

I recently engaged Brentwood Contracting to building a 2 car garage behind my house. They assisted in the design, obtained permits with the city, and built a very impressive garage. They were the most competitive pricing I found in the market, and I assure you there were no corners cut. The job was completed on time, and on budget. I definitely plan to use Brentwood for future contracting needs in the years to come.

Very impressed with the high level of service and quality construction of Brentwood from permit to completion. Mike and Mel are seasoned garage builders in the GTA who recently completed my garage on time on budget. They also did a few extras at very reasonable cost and stayed on schedule. Fully recommend this team without doubt.

Mike, Mel and their team did a amazing job on my new garage. The entire team was professional and courteous at all stages of the project. The garage was built on time, on budget and the quality of work was outstanding. I would highly recommend Brentwood Contracting to anyone looking for a professional, reliable contractor.

Mel and Mike are a great contracting team. From our first meeting to city inspections, they were well organized. They were also right on budget and schedule. They kept us informed throughout the whole process. The attention to detail and the quality of work is excellent. All of their sub contractors have also been fantastic including Carlos and his crew (foundation) and Linden and his crew (carpentry).

We recommend Brentwood to anyone looking for a new garage.

Let me be brief:

On time, on budget, quality workmanship and courteous persons in all aspect of demolition of old garage and construction of new garage.

BRENTWOOD CONTRACTING provided and arranged all; plans, permits, inspection by city etc.

We have NO reservations in recommending this company for a garage build.

U. De Boni

From day one, Mel and Mike were upfront in all that needed to happen. I've been waiting to build a garage for about 14 years, so I had to make good on some research. You get what you pay for! Every phase of this build - from legals and plans to demolition and then keys to the new door, these guys were/are professionals! Build with confidence...

Thanks guys!

Joe M.

(Toronto)

Mel and Mike were great! They were especially helpful in the startup phase of the project: helping us select colors, advising on the size and placement of the garage, helping us navigate legal issues related to property lines. The garage-building part was uneventful - which is what we really wanted. The garage went up basically within a few days and was built by highly competent people, you can see a collage here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTTdnAcM16Q

Mel and Mike built a laneway garage for us in April 2012. They were friendly, hard working, and everything came in on budget. We love our new garage and look forward to working with Brentwood again. We highly recommend hiring these guys!

Recently had a garage built in less than 1 month and on budget (quoted price). I was kept advised along the way and helped through the whole process including getting the permit.The whole job site was left in a clean condition. I would recommend Mel and Mike to anyone. This was my best building experience to date.

Brentwood Contracting came in and built us a two car garage. They finished on budget and did not cut any corners. They kept us update throughout the entire project and informed us any delays etc. They were professional easy to understand. We were very happy with the end result.

We are extremely pleased with our garage and would highly recommend Brentwood Contracting.

Excellent job, Mel and Mike.

Thank you