Cadence Construction and Design Inc.

We are absolutely thrilled with the outcome of our full home renovation (back to the walls).

Patrick and Rachael Burden, owners of Cadence Construction and Design and their incredible team, turned our vision into a reality.

Rachael is extremely thorough in every aspect of the process. She has a great sense of urgency to get things done on time, along with a keen eye for design, which helped immensely with the million decisions that have to be made along the way.

There were many moving parts to this full home renovation and Rachael always kept things on track, was a step ahead of everyone and kept us well engaged.

We can't say enough about the team, the process and final product were beyond our expectations and they made it easy!

Patrick's attention to detail and follow-up and woodworking skills are exemplary, so much so we have even commissioned him to build a few other pieces for us.

They are professional in every sense of the word, reliable, passionate about their work and they have a wide network of excellent trades people who we were all very pleased with.

You are in excellent hands with Cadence Construction and Design, we highly recommend them and give them a 10+.

We made new friendships along the way, and will miss having them in our lives everyday.

This is the second project we hired Cadence for. The first project was almost a full home reno that went so well we decided to hire them for the remaining updates. We had water leaking into our basement, and Pat came and gave us an evaluation of the damage before we were even thinking about any additional renovations. Once the home was waterproofed, we had Cadence come and redo the washroom where the water had leaked in, and also had them install some cabinetry. As with the last time, Cadence was amazing in designing the bathroom, and provided incredible design ideas while coordinating with our own, and did an incredible job in finishing the work. Rachael and Pat are incredible to work with, and the rest of their team is friendly and easy to talk to and constantly kept us abreast on how the project was coming along.

Very pleased with the workmanship on our new deck.

Nice people to deal with.

Highly recommend this company.

I am extremely happy with my powder room renovation and working with Cadence Contracting. Rachel was a pleasure to work with. Keeping me informed every step of the way with a personal phone call, email and visit to inspect the work. Always with an upbeat and pleasant attitude which made it feel like a collaborative approach.

The contractors hired were wonderful. Highly professional. Highly skilled. Pleasant and friendly (a huge plus) and also kept my home as clean as possible while demolition was being done. I never once came home to a house that was a mess or covered with dust and debris - for which I am very grateful.

I certainly recommend Cadence Construction and would work with them again.

We are so glad that Rachael and Patrick Burden of Cadence Construction and Design Inc., agreed to take on the renovations in our condo, especially since they usually work on larger projects.

The work they did for us was excellent - the kitchen turned out great, the flooring and painting throughout was nicely done and the small bathroom turned out just as I wanted. The electrical and plumbing work is also all satisfactory.

Rachael is a really nice, friendly lady and was fabulous in helping me pick out colours, tiles, flooring etc. She was always available if I had questions and kept me up to date on how the work schedule was going.

We highly recommend Rachael and Patrick and their company - Cadence Construction and Design Inc.

We appreciate the fine quality of work done by Cadence Construction with our basement renovation. They did a professional job and followed code. We had the comfort to know that they would do things well. We also appreciate their follow up for touch ups. Even after a couple of months after the work was complete, they came in to touch up something minor for us. It further reiterates their commitment to value the workmanship and warranty.

Thank you Patrick, Rachael and your team.

A kitchen Reno is quite the struggle living without a kitchen for weeks. However the final product is well worth the struggles and Cadence Construction took my old unfunctioning kitchen and made it into the amazing one it is today. Tones of storage, counter space with lots of lighting and now super functional. I could not have imagined a better kitchen. Great job. Thanks to the entire crew for such an amazing job.

Excellent service with Cadence Construction from start to finish. Rachel was very knowledgeable regarding different products available for decking & had wonderful suggestions. Pat & his crew were punctual professional & reliable. I couldn’t be more thrilled with my new deck. Anyone who visits is raving about it. Also the project was started & completed i at the time & in the time frame promised. No false promises here. Cadence construction is the real deal!!!

Cadence Construction and Design really came through for us on our kitchen Reno. They were professional, knowledgeable and fast. We couldn’t be happier with the end result. Thanks to Rachael for her expert opinions and suggestions. She had every detail organized, and made the whole process very easy for us. Jay’s amazing work and attention to detail really show in the finished product. I highly recommend Cadence and wouldn’t hesitate to work with them again.

Renovation included 3 washrooms, installation of HVAC and vents, removal of wallpaper and carpets and installation of laminate and sanding and finish of hardwood floors, painting, kitchen redesign, and probably a lot more not listed. As our general contractor, Cadence went above and beyond what we would have expected. For such a big project, we went in expecting lots of issues and delays. To our surprise, whenever issues arose, Cadence dealt with them while keeping us informed of what was happening. While stressful at times due to the scope of the project, we never felt neglected and it was truly a collaborative effort working with Cadence. Pat, Rachael, and the rest of her team were a pleasure to work with. We are already planning our next projects with them, and would gladly recommend them for jobs big and small. A link to the before and after photos is here (May 30th post): https://t.co/jY3FYl6wdo

Couldn't have asked for a more professional contractor. From the first email and succeeding telephone conversations with Rachael our deck was finished in 3 days as promised! Patrick was very accomodating and tailored our deck to what we want. I would recommend them to anybody looking for an honest and reliable contractors!

Dave and I wont to thank the team of workers that build our deck Mark and Dave were great guys very experienced at there job if you wont the job well done give Rachel call would have them do a job for us any time.

Dave and Gladys.

I am thrilled at the work done by Cadence. Both contractors, Jay and Rob, were very friendly and professional.

Rachael and her team kept us in the loop and up to date from start to finish. The Cadence team made us feel at ease during the whole process and their workmanship is awesome. The transformation of my basement is unbelievable and I am very happy with the finished product. We are already discussing future projects in my home with Cadence.

I signed my contract with Rachel October 2017 so that my job could be one of the first on their docket for summer 2018. Cadence Construction kept their word and my job was started May 2018. Mark and Dave were very professional and knew what they were doing. I asked for some additional work to be done and not only was Rachel more than accommodating but Mark and Dave did it with a smile on their faces. The deck turned out to be even better than what I had imagined. Rachel is a lovely human being and helped me design what I was envisioning. She treated my project as if it was her own, with many site visits to make sure I was happy:) Any questions or concerns I had during the work was being done, were always answered/rectified. Very few issues after the job was completed, and even those were looked after immediately. I cannot say enough good things about Cadence Construction and cannot wait until our next project with them.

Rachael and Cadence were amazing from day1 to the end. We got the personal touch and advice you would expect from a friend or close relative as well as first rate workmanship. Professional and very trustworthy. We have already hired them to renovate our ensuite bathroom.

My family had just lost a loved one and I was desperate to find a contractor that would be able to renovate my basement to enable my daughter and 3 children to have a place to live. Right from the start, I was very impressed with Cadence Construction thoroughness, professionalism and quick response. Rachael (one of the owners) arrived at my home for the consultation and I didn't have to say much - It was like she was reading my mind as she knew just what was needed. Rachael made sure I was comfortable every step of the way and always available to answer any questions I had. Patrick and Rachel were very conscientious, honest and straightforward- never giving false expectations with what they could do given the tight budget and time-frame they had to work with. Patrick and his crew were friendly, very hard working and trustworthy. I now call them all friends. I cannot thank them enough for all their hard work. I would highly recommend Cadence Construction and Design to anyone.

I highly recommend Cadence Construction, the basement needed to be done within a 4 to 6 week window and it was! They are extremely professional, clean and fair in price.

They were very flexible and patient with us.

I will definitely hire them again for the next project!

Thank you so much!

Rachael / Patrick and their crew were very professional and accommodating.

Rachael bent over backwards to ensure we were happy and satisfied with all aspects of the job.

Some of the sub contractors were not so professional as they were cutting the custom cabinetry in our garage without notifying us...and left a big mess.

I hired Cadence Construction and Design after interviewing two other companies. Right off the bat I was impressed with the thoroughness and professionalism of Rachael, one of the owners. During the entire process I was kept up-to-date on the progress of the renovation. All my questions were answered in a timely manner either face to face or by email. Jason the foreman was very accommodating and went out of his way to make sure my basement renovation turned out how I wanted it to be. All the trades from plumbing, electrical to carpentry were polite and respectful. Some unforeseen complications with the plumbing arose and it was handled with aplomb. Budget came in a little over planned, however, with a 90 year old house, surprises are common. I am very pleased with the final result. I would highly recommend Cadence Construction and Design.

Susan Masterson

Overall, our experience with Cadence was good. Rachel and Patrick were on time for their consultation appointments, were helpful in the planning phases, stayed within our budget and were always available for input and answering our questions. The guys they employ to do the work were great, friendly, and very hard working - Dave and Rob were awesome!

The only area of improvement would be in the details. Once the basement was complete, the guys had to come back several times to fix things that were over-looked, or not done to our standard - example, the surround shower kit was installed crookedly. Dave came promptly and fixed it by removing it, and starting from scratch - very professional and knew immediately how it should be fixed. Other than taking a bit more time to make sure the details are not rushed, we were happy with the results.

Rachael and Patrick were absolutely amazing helping us plan for our deck and basement in our new home. They were very professional and I would highly recommend them.

From start to finish Rachel and Patrick were a pleasure to deal with. Cadence truly has the customer in mind.

No idea was off the table and they worked with us to create what we now feel is truly an oasis in our backyard. The pictures do not do justice to the final product and level of detail and workmanship. All this while keeping the project on track and on budget even with our last minute requests.

We look forward to working with Rachel, Patrick and the Cadence crew on our future projects.

P.S. Drinks this summer on the deck!

From the the very beginning when Cadence came out and did the consultation with my wife and I, we knew we were in good hands as they were very knowledgeable as well very customer service orientated. Throughout the project the team was amazing how they cleaned up at the end of each day to take the time and playing with our dog. When we had questions or concerns throughout the project Cadence was there answering them and and addressed our concerns to our satisfaction. The quality of finishes are amazing, you can tell the each employee cares what they are doing and how they want the company they work for represented. Even after they have left and the projects are wrapped up, we have asked them to come back and do minor touch ups that went unnoticed through the final inspections and they have come back no questions asked. I will definitely be using Cadence Construction for my future projects. I strongly suggest anyone to give them a call for any projects that they are considering.

We were very please with Rachel/Patrick and their team. They did a great job.

We wanted to renovate our basement for a long time and finally were able to do it. After our first meeting with Rachael, she came up with a plan and what will be the process for the whole reno.

Once the renovation started her team discovered some issues (who doesn't!!!) and they add to jacked up our house by 2 inches and build a new support beam.

All the tradesmen that came to our house did an excellent job and really worked with us toward what we had envisioned.

The whole renovation took quite some time but at the end we are really happy with the result

As of Rachael and Patrick, they really make sure that you understand everything that it is happening and they make sure that you spend your money wisely.

It was very nice to work with them

After putting off a kitchen reno for years after hearing stories of unkept timelines, over budget, less than professional work and disruption to our home, we finally contracted Cadence contractors due to a referral. After speaking with Rachel we immediately felt confident with her commitments and the company. We did alot of research and finally came back to them.

They were prompt, always keeping their commitments, professional at all times and showed total respect for our home.

If the project went over budget a bit, it was because I chose flooring and the backsplash over the price they had estimated and allowed for.

The job was completed within an extremely reasonable time frame. By the end of week 3 we were in our kitchen again with a few odds and ends needed to finish.

The men working on the job were always professional yet fun to have working here.

We have found our kitchen flawless and are delighted as the results have exceeded our expectations which us something of a rarity these days.

We would not hesitate to refer them to family and friends in the future!

From design to final finish, Cadence went above and beyond to give us our ideal kitchen. Rachel provided suggestions for and insights into our various options for tiles, cupboards, etc. And every tradesperson who worked on the project was courteous, professional, diligent and genuinely keen to ensure we were happy with the work. Any problems that did arise (and every renovation will have problems at some point!) were dealt with properly. As a much-appreciated extra, Cadence even made us a decorative wall hanging from the previous kitchen light fixture! In a time when rogue contractors seem scarily prevalent, we were happy to work with such an honest and trustworthy company as Cadence.

Rachael is great to deal with because she is up front and easy to get a hold of. She helped with ideas and presented us with different options to choose from. She went above and beyond in her homework; for example, finding us different options for purchasing a barn door and providing an electrician to move outlets. The work done was also very good. The guys put up a new wall, painted, and installed the doors and rails in a short time and cleanly. We get lots of complements on the workmanship. Everyone was super friendly and no problem was too big for this crew.

My husband Mark and I have known Patrick and Rachel for 12 years! We trust them both implicitly and are our immediate "go to's" with any and every home improvement requirement!

Their personal care, concern, advice, and ultimate service has proved invaluable to us, and we delight in recommending Cadence Construction to ANYONE who demands "excellence" and totally reliable work done!!!

Rachael, Patrick and their team were absolutely amazing. There's literally nothing negative to say at all. Not even constructive feedback. They are just the best. :) They are friendly, courteous, professional, clean, communicative, responsive, reachable, full of great ideas, and delivered absolute top notch quality of workmanship. Despite delays, courtesy of the permit and tree protection process - no fault of theirs at all - they revised our initial idea (to accommodate the requests from urban forestry) and turned the design into something even better than we could ever have imagined. It's more than we hoped for, we love it and we cannot recommend them enough! We would hire them again and again (and I'm sure we will!).

We were very happy with the workmanship they were always here on time and cleaned up every day before leaving. Great communication, verbal daily updates of the work that was done each day. Can't wait to get to phase two of kitchen renovations and have them come back to finish it all off.

When we decided we were going to do a renovation of our master bedroom and ensuite we knew we were going to need a contractor.

We started looking for contractors to get quotes and noticed a sign on one of our neighbour's lawns for Cadence Construction and Design. We asked our neighbour about their experience with Cadence and they had nothing but good things to say and recommended them highly.

This would be our first major renovation and we had some concerns about putting our home into someone else's hands. All those concerns melted away very quickly after our very first meeting with Rachael and Patrick. Right from the start we felt comfortable with them both and could tell immediately that they understood our vision for our space, made many suggestions appropriate to our concepts and they were very detailed and knowledgeable.

Some of our concerns leading into this process was how overwhelming we had heard the renovation process can be. With Rachael basically holding our hands from design to shopping as well as incorporating any changes we wished to make, it was almost easy.

Patrick and the rest of the crew were amazing to deal with. They were punctual, very respectful of our home and family (including the dogs), courteous, kept the work areas clean, were very knowledgeable and kept us informed throughout the process (not to mention every one of them were very nice guys).

In the end, we had an extensive renovation done involving many subcontractors (of which Cadence uses very qualified professional individuals that seem to share many of Cadence’s values of customer satisfaction as well as being very approachable), and we couldn’t have been any happier. They took our old bedroom and ensuite from being one of our most hated areas of the house to being our favourite.

We would highly recommend Cadence and look forward to working with them again the next time we tackle a renovation. As a matter of fact, we have already given them our highest recommendation as they will be doing a large basement renovation for relatives of ours based on our recommendation.

I highly recommend this company.

From the start they were very professional, listened to what I wanted and offered up helpful suggestions/ options. Estimates/Quotes/ were detailed and easy to understand. Contract clearly outlined deliverables, expectations of both parties and payment terms.

All trades were professional, quick, helpful and kept the work sight clean. Project was completed within budget and time frame originally established. As with any renovation some issues did arise - the company took ownership was quick to react, offer up suggestions and keep me (the homeowner) informed.

I am very happy my new kitchen, entrance way and bathroom.

Dealing with all staff from Cadence we experienced very professional service from start to finish. And we have a beautiful deck to enjoy when the warmer weather comes!

Let me just start by saying that, regardless of the project you are undertaking and how much stressful renovations can be, it is a known fact that everybody ends up loving Rachael. You cannot ask for a better partner to go shopping and picking up every piece of your project. She knows what you want, like a mind reader, and she will find it for you even if you have a tight budget like I did. And the guys, I didn't think I could find anyone more obsessed than me with the little details. When I was about to open my mouth to suggest something, they were already taking care of it. They put everything together perfectly, with not a single mistake. They built me a kitchen from scratch in the exact way I told them to and I could not be happier with the result. Regarding the budget, I can only say that they offered us an estimate more or less similar to other contractors, but it was their professionalism, enthusiasm and the variety of ideas they presented us what ultimately made us go to them. I would absolutely recommend Cadence Construction, and we are definitely considering them for other projects.

Rachel and Patrick at Cadence Construction have been a dream to work with. Admittedly, this is my first major renovation and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. By the end of the renovation, Rachel feels more like a friend than contractor/project manager.

Some highlights are:

1. From the initial walk through of my home and what my idea for the reno was, Rachel and Patrick showed up on time, and were ready to work. They took everything I said down and offered suggestions without being pushy. This is important to note because, while I loved their suggestions, it just wasn't my idea. They said ok and took my ideas back and provided me with a detailed quote based on what I wanted.

2. This takes me to the quote which was extremely detailed with estimated costs beside every point that we discussed and then some. It was very easy to understand and made me very comfortable with how my money was going to be spent. Rachel let me know that these are estimates and some expenses might be a bit higher if we makes changes along the way while some might be lower if we don't require as many materials as quoted. All would be updated in the end (subtracting and adding as needed)

3. Pre-reno - once the contract was signed Rachel set up a time to meet me and different stores to pick everything out TOGETHER. This was huge because she knows what works and what doesn't, what works within budget and what other options there are that I never would have thought of. If I went out a purchased something myself (sink and faucet, as an example) then it comes off the quote in the end.

4. Reno time - the team that came to my house to do the dirty work was very respectful of that fact that I sometimes work from home and were so good with my young son when he would return from school. They let him participate a little bit and he loves that he got to write his name in our kitchen which will be there forever. I love that it's hidden :)

5. Hit by the reno bug - once things got underway I realized I wanted a few nicer things...of course. Rachel was very helpful and detailed each cost along the way so there were no surprises in the end.

6. Final Result - I am in LOVE!!! My floors look amazing. You can't tell that there was ever nasty popcorn ceiling, i'm in love with my kitchen - so much extra space now with 4 corner cabinets where there none, the trim and caulking is so sleek, etc.

7. Customizations - instead of leaving dead space in my kitchen, the team custom built a floor to ceiling pantry, cute cupboards on either side of my above range microwave and built in fridge with lots of storage above it. Of course this came with costs but it was soooooooo cheap and was discussed beforehand.

8. Tired of reading? I'll stop here as I'm beginning to ramble, but I highly recommend Cadence Construction. The team was great, the execution was flawless and my overall opinion is I'M SO HAPPY.

Now to save for the basement :)

The best part of this team is their awesome customer service. Rachel is great & really follows through. The whole team was great and our kids loved them. There were np issues with the workmanship. We had some little details that we weren't happy with at the end and the team was responsive to come fix them up.

We love our new deck. From start to finish Cadence Construction surpassed our expectations. Their professionalism on every level made our deck building experience flawless and stress free.

Pat and his crew started the deck on time and finished earlier than expected. We love the added touch of our privacy screen.

If your looking for a honest hardworking company then Cadence Construction is the right team.

We are looking forward to many years on our deck.

Thank you,

Craig and Joy

We chose Cadence really because of Pat's reputation and from seeing the shows he was a part of on HGTV - we knew he was well educated in construction and design. However - working with him and his crew really blew us away and surpassed our expectations!

They listened to our ideas and the final result still has our neighbours talking weeks after the project wrapped up!

From start to finish Cadence was amazing to work with, and the team was fantastic to have on hand. We already know we will use them for future projects!

Rachael and Patrick were such a pleasure to work with. From the get go, they walked us through every aspect of the renovation and never set false expectations with timelines. They were very receptive to our input and changes, and were quick to respond to all of our queries. We are extremely happy with the finished product and will certainly be calling on Cadence for our next big job!

I’m extremely happy with the work that Pat and Rachael did on my basement. They listened to my plan and offered great advice at the beginning of the project. From the very start they showed an enthusiasm and expertise that assured me that they were the right choice of contractor.

They worked within our agreed-upon time frame and routinely checked in with me to make sure I was happy with the progress. The finished product is absolutely beautiful. I couldn’t be happier with their work or the whole renovation experience. They made the process painless and kept within budget perfectly. I would highly recommend Cadence Construction to anyone looking for quality work.

We have recently contracted Cadence Contracting to work on our main floor renovation. We had asked for a tight timeline as well as a tight budget for them to work with. They were very conscientious of maintaining the schedule as well as helping us make decisions on changes while keeping the budget in mind. We lived in the house during the main floor renovation and the level of understanding and compassion was exemplary.

We enjoyed the friendships that were made with Rachael, Patrick, Matt and Stuart. We appreciated their guidance to help make decisions, the level of professionalism and the workmanship that was provided. We would highly recommend the Cadence team to any of our friends or anyone looking to have a renovation done with a positive experience.

We will be using Cadence for a next renovation!!!

Darren and Lisa C.

Exceptional work . The crew was amazing, well knowledge and vary helpful in helping chose the design.. I was so happy that they came in under budget. Totally recommend this company.

Cadence construction helped me an immense amount by taking this job to revamp and freshen up my house before we sold it. They did a great job and were very communicative with us. Rachael is a pleasure to deal with; honest and straightforward. The job was done well, finished on time, and quoted correctly. Stuart was an awesome worker and make sure to get feedback from us when needed. We ended up selling our house for 46K over asking and I know they helped with that. I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again, oh wait! I didn't!! I hired them for my brand new kitchen in my new house based on how happy I was with this job.

I can not say enough about Cadence Construction. From the initial consult, we felt completely comfortable with their knowledge, skill, and professionalism. They worked with our vision to perfect it and make it a reality and now our master suite looks like it belongs in a magazine. In addition to being highly skilled craftsmen, the customer service of the whole team is impeccable and they really took the time to make sure we were completely happy. Initially we were worried that our baby would be upset by the commotion of the renovation but the guys were amazing with her and became like family to her. We cannot wait to work with Cadence Construction again on future projects!

I had interviewed a few contractors for my master bathroom reno but when I met Rachael and Patrick my search was over. They listened to what I wanted, offered their input on design ideas and when it was all said and done- came in on budget! Rachael and I met on 3 separate occasions to go fixture, tile and lighting shopping. I couldn't have pulled this masterpiece together without her help! They delivered the master bathroom retreat I was looking for. While they were there I also got them to renovate my laundry room which is now so inviting I actually look forward to doing laundry!

Cadence Construction built our deck this past fall. We had an existing deck that they completely demolished as well as built the two tier deck to replace it. We found Pat's design and creativity fit perfect with our 'style'. Rachael was a pleasure to work with and made sure we were happy with all the plans before starting anything. They were a pleasure to work with and we would recommend them to anyone.

We hired Cadence Construction to completely renovate our kitchen and replace flooring throughout our main floor. We gave them a tight timeline as we purchased our new home and had a short window before we moved in with our family of 6. Rachael and Pat were very professional and did great work. They were always on site when they said they would be and if there were any issues, communicated clearly so we could come up with solutions. We are thrilled with how our kitchen turned out and we would highly recommend them to anyone. A great experience.

Cadence Construction was very professional in the services they provided. Patrick's design suggestions helped enhance what we had already designed ourselves, to create a totally unique space. They worked with 3rd party companies to co-ordinate our gas fireplace, and stair installation with minimal involvement from us. The almost daily update from Rachel was great to ensure we both were on the same page in what was completed and what was still to be done. Would gladly recommend to friends and family.

Cadence Construction did a great job. They gave us the best quote, started and finished the job in the time frame given, arrived everyday on time and worked fast and clean. We even had something we needed to call them back for and they were prompt and ensured that everything was taken care of. Both Rachael and Patrick provided excellent customer service throughout the entire process. We will be using them again when it comes time for our next Reno!