BROTHERS CONTRACTING INC. was founded in 1993. BROTHERS CONTRACTING INC is well known in the Durham Region and has a great reputation as a quality builder. High quality workmanship is very important to us, no shortcuts are taken that will compromise the end result. We are responsible for your final product and as our history has shown, we look after read more...
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Hired this father and son team in 2017 to install new interlocking stone down one side of the house and around the back and patio at a cost of $22,000. Within 16 months (4 months after the 1 year warranty ended) the stones started to 'sink' in different spots all over the walkway and the patio. Because of this, water pooled after it rained and went into the garage. They didn't bother to brace the stones and so the polymeric sand gave way and the bricks started falling apart and breaking off. The entire walkway and patio is nothing more than a huge uneven disgusting mess, not to mention that I've been told by 3 other contractors that the entire job shouldn't have cost more than $8,000. Stay away from these smooth talkers (father Eliot and rude son Justin) who think taking advantage of a senior is okay. Be careful because they change their company name often when to many people are complaining about them.
CONSUMER BEWARE! One year ago, I contracted Brothers Contracting Inc. (Justin Harrison) to do some renovation work at my home. I gave him a deposit of $6,000 for work to be done in May 2019. In April 2019, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer. I called Justin and due to my prognosis asked him to please return my deposit. He said he would and returned half, promising on numerous occasions to return the other half. HE LIED! One year later, I have still not received the rest of my deposit. I know for fact that no materials were purchased for this job. This company has absolutely no compassion and I strongly recommend avoiding using this company. Regards, John Wierzbicki
I am a Senior who was in need of a Reno for my Condo. I had never done a Reno before and was I was recommended to Brothers Contracting by a friend. I received an earlier quote from your Company of $33,000. However on a second visit he quote was much higher. The Reno has been completed but I feel I was quoted too high a price for what I received. This was a $32000 Reno at most Not $38,000. I feel I was taken advantage of, paid at least $5000 too much, after speaking to other people regarding price and quality of their Renos.
First of all. they listened to what the design I wanted. and I got it. the crew were very courteous and straight forward. They finished on a decent timeline. My kitchen is awesome. So many compliments. Thanks
Thank you for your kind words, and feedback Rosemary. We genuinely feel,and agree that from the start the whole process went smooth. From the design all the way through to the construction and build. The team completed the job in a timely fashion, and the quality of the work is just outstanding.
Thanks again Rosemary, what a pleasure it was working together! Enjoy your brand new Kitchen
Brothers Contracting came highly recommended by my neighbourhood. Over the last 3 Summer's I couldn't help but notice their crews everywhere in Oshawa & Whitby! After seeing their work, and (of course) saving some money I decided to give them a call. Let me tell you, they leave an incredible first impression, and they really listen to you. I had asked for 4 referrals, and they gave me their address, phone number, and gladly had me go by the jobs! I needed a new walkway for the front of my home, a new retaining wall, and new steps up to my porch. The crew arrived at the same time every single morning - and as promised never left my job site until the project was complete. Thanks Justin, and the team at Brothers for doing a great job. Will be using them for any home renovations in the near future.
Karan, just wanted to say how much our team appreciates the kind words and feedback. We work so very hard to make sure every client gets special treatment, and truly gets their moneys worth. I am so happy to be able to call you a friend after this awesome experience! The front of your home looks BRAND NEW. Wicked curb appeal, and the value of your home only went up! We couldn't have done it without your trust and confidence. Thank you for allowing us to show you what were all about.
BROTHERS CONTRACTING
After giving a $40,000 deposit to this company in February by the middle of April this company did nothing but destroy my home. They had not even put a deposit on the kitchen cupboards that I had selected in early March 19. They ripped apart my living room they tore all my expensive trim off my windows and hallways they gutted my up my main bathroom on the upper level They dismantled my disabled husband’s chair left and disassemble the hand rails which she uses to climb the stairs to his bedroom,even though they were not supposed to do anything on the upper level until they were finished with the main level. I have been trying to tell them since day one that I did not want them or did not approve of their work or their style workmanship where they were trying to tell us what items we were going to be putting in our home and what colour Scheme we were going to have. When they gutted my upstairs bathroom they left the valve for the toilet dripping which over the course of several days manage to ruin my newly installed living room ceiling. Elliot came to the house and viewed the damage My son and Elliot had a discussion my son said write out a bill of what we owe you and refund us the difference. We shouldn’t even be paying for the living room as it is destroyed and it Has to be redone so all you really did was mudded the hallway and gutted our main bathroom ( which takes 2-4 weeks before we can get parts) which means nothing was completely finished. Elliott agreed with my son and-said he would take the paperwork and figure out how much work they had involved and would bring us a cheque for the difference and that was over three weeks ago. Since this time Elliot refuses to answer text messages or telephone calls from my son. My son went to the address which they said they were located at on veterans Road and the man there was very upset because he’s a contractor and he said that several people have been to his home seeking Elliot or Justin. This man/company is nothing short of a scam artist in motion. I highly recommend you to be aware before hiring this company!
Hi there,
This happens to be just ONE project in a lifetime. From the very start, after the clients had signed a binding agreement/contract with our Company, and PROMISED THAT ALL FURNITURE WOULD BE MOVED PRIOR TO US STARTING THE WORK (as we are not movers, and had stated that prior to) - we were having a really difficult time. How are our trades supposed to work around tons of furniture, when it was supposed to be moved in the first place! Anyway, the trades proceeded to work although the clients had not moved anything. The house was so cluttered, even their own son felt bad for our team and said the house is a disaster. Generally, we would not respond to false feedback... but we need our clients to know the truth. This project was signed by both parties for $100,000. Therefor a $40,000 deposit makes sense because it was to be used to purchase ALL MATERIAL, and used for LABOUR of course. Now, after the 10 Day Grace Period had passed - Bonnie had decided she wanted to make changes to the work order. We are very fair people to say the least, and come highly recommended as you can see.
After going back to the house SEVERAL times, which is no issue for us as we would do anything for our clients, as our clients mean EVERYTHING to us. We love our job, and genuinely enjoy what we do. To make a long story short, our team ended up AGREEING to change the work order from the original $100,000 to $65,000. Well, on our end we thought we were all on the same page and ready to proceed, from there it became a complete nightmare.
How are we supposed to finish a job 6 weeks in, when the clients decide to lock the door on our trades and on our management team any time we had an appointment there?
After ripping down the ceiling, our team of trades noticed there were dead rats in the ceiling - and you know what, EVEN THOUGH THE CLIENTS DID NOT LIVE UP TO THEIR PROMISE AND WE HAD TO WORK AROUND ALL THE CLUTTER AND FURNITURE - we still agreed to complete this project.
The clients refused, therefor we had to take a different route as advised.
Thanks!
In order to replace the weeping tiles, which was the main job, the patio had to be disturbed, the front step had to be removed and the driveway partially cut away. Brothers was an all-in-one shop for us. They would look after ALL our needs! For us, this sealed the deal.
The work crew proved to be knowledgeable of their tasks, worked very hard and were courteous. Each time they left for the day, the work area was as neat as could be allowed given the job at hand. At the completion of the work, the drive was swept and washed down, the patio graded and also washed. The patio stone work at the side of the house was a great suggestion by Wes; otherwise, it would have been an asphalt patch job. The last job of burying the down spout was carried out with the same detail to quality. I was also pleased with the speed with which all this work was carried out . Justin Harrison met with us periodically to ensure the work was being carried out to our satisfaction. The only problem we encountered, was a small leak on the inside of the block wall in the basement after the exterior waterproofing was completed.. It was soon diagnosed and rectified to our satisfaction. We would not hesitate to recommend Brothers Contracting to anyone!
Dear Barb & John,
Waterproofing is never a fun project for our clients, but unfortunately it is 100% necessary in order to protect your beautiful Homes' VALUE & everything you have worked so hard for. Nothing is worse than a flood and thank God we got to it before then!
Thanks for truly giving my team the opportunity, I promised we would never let you down, and the PATIO LOOKS BRAND NEW! What a beautiful job, and Barb we totally agree - the Unilock Stone looks much better than asphalt and really makes the curb appeal POP
I can’t stand getting quotes. Half the company’s don’t show up, and half of them don’t even have the decency to return a message or make em effort. To make a long story short our Windows, Eavestrough, and Siding all was 20+ years old and with Brothers Contracting having a few crews who happen to specialize in the work we needed, we need our research and due diligence and the price was right. The guys did a fantastic crew and the team we had have been with the company for 18 years. Unbelievable work, thank you for our new (ish) home ??
Hey Ryan!!!
How are you? I told you Carlos would do a great job. He's been in the Window, Door, Railing, Glass, Siding, Insulation, Vinyl Strapping, Eavestrough BUSINESS since the 1980's. Your windows are only of the best quality as I gave you the specs regarding the energy rating, being double thermal pane!
The SIDING looks and makes the house POP and stand out in such a beautiful way on your street. So happy you ended up going with the "Dover Grey" and 6 inch seamless factory painted eavestrough to match! Now the whole house has brand new Windows, both brand new Back and Front Doors, and 3 quarter Insulation to finish off the job.
Most importantly - thanks Ryan for the business, it was an awesome opportunity to show you what we're all about, and we'll definitely be working together in the near future. PS.. Have fun in Mexico!!!
When me and my wife first sat down with Justin, he really knew his knowledge regarding home renovations. As we were told on the phone prior to the appointment, he specializes in Brothers Contracting's bathroom division. From the time he took with us, to all the options he gave us. After an hour and a half of our time, we decided as he was our 3rd and definitely our last quote that we felt most comfortable with him. The workmanship, and the quality of work is outstanding. The crew we had were there every day until the job was complete. The price was right in the middle, but the communication, and customer service was great. Without a doubt, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR AND WE LOVE OUR BRAND NEW MASTER BATHROOM.
Thanks to the team, and Justin for making it happen. Will definitely be using them this Summer for exterior work!
Aaron, first off thank you from the bottom of our hearts for such a kind review - and for the feedback. Without it, we cannot grow as a Business and Company.
I know right from our first appointment our price wasn t going to be the cheapest, but most definitely not the most expensive by any means. We were right in the MIDDLE like I had said from our very first appointment, you get what you pay for!
The MASTER BATHROOM came out perfect, and in the end we gave you, our clients exactly what you wanted and more.
Now, this SUMMER we are super excited to build you that beautiful backyard PATIO you two have always wanted.
See ya in a Month!!!
BROTHERS CONTRACTING INC
Brothers Contracting Inc has a TrustScore™ of 2.9. The average TrustScore™ for other businesses providing similar services in Oshawa and the surrounding areas is 3.1. For detailed information on how TrustScore is calculated, click here to learn more.
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Customer Reviews | Last 12 Months | All Time |
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Total Received | 0 | 47 |
Approved | 0 | 44 |
Unverified | 0 | 3 |
Suspicious | 0 | 0 |
Overall Rating | 4.3/5 |
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 | Not yet provided |
Posted Liability Insurance | Available upon request |
Posted Workers Compensation | Not yet provided |
Company Website | No |
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Endorsed by Peers | Not yet endorsed |
In Business Since | 1993 |
Member of TrustedPros Since | 2017 |
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BROTHERS CONTRACTING INC. was founded in 1993. BROTHERS CONTRACTING INC is well known in the Durham Region and has a great reputation as a quality builder. High quality workmanship is very important to us, no shortcuts are taken that will compromise the end result. We are responsible for your final product and as our history has shown, we look after and service whatever we build.
As a reputable business, our trades are one of our most important assets, just like your home is one of your greatest assets. Local, licensed trades ensure top notch workmanship. Our clients expect the highest level of personal attention and the finest quality construction delivered on time and for a price that beats the competition. We make it our business to exceed our customer's expectations with over 25 years of experience.
With careful planning and the assistance of BROTHERS CONTRACTING INC, outdated or undesirable spaces can be turned into enjoyable living areas. No matter what home improvement or renovation project you may have, BROTHERS CONTRACTING INC. will execute your need with a professional design.
Main contact(s) | Justin Harrison |
Listed with TrustedPros since: | 2017 |
Residential work | Yes |
Commercial work | No |
Warranty | BROTHERS CONTRACTING INC hereby guarantees that the installation of the chosen products will be performed in a good workmanlike manner for the period of one year from date of guarantee. Buyers right to cancel: Within ten days of signing contract in accordance with 23.3 & 23.4 of the Consumers Protection Act. |
Accepts credit cards | Yes |
Year established | 1993 |
Offers financing | Yes |
24 Hour emergency service | No |
Legal structure | Incorporated |
Licensing information | Contact Brothers Contracting Inc to request licensing info. |
Insurance information | Insurance information available upon request |
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