Cavallino Construction

We hired Cavallino Construction to fit our kitchen that we'd bought from IKEA and we are delighted with the results. Marcello assembled a team of professionals who far surpassed our expectations and brought many years (often decades) of experience to the job along with a high degree of accuracy.

Out kitchen is small, and in an old building, so we required modifications to be made to the cabinets, which were carried out exactly as we needed. We were very pleased with the plastering work as well as the overall kitchen fit, and we found Marcello to be a good communicator.

The job ran on time and the price was reasonable. All members of the team were courteous and we would have no reservations about recommending Cavallino Construction to anyone looking for this type of work.

Although it was for a relatively small job, Marcello and gang agreed to repair our leaking master glass-enclosed shower. The tiled base had to be demolished and rebuilt and waterproofed, all while trying not to break any of our glass panels.

Not only did they come in under budget, the work was excellent and they left the place spotless when they were done (except for the dust of course). Mike and Jordan were professional, explained every step of the process, and were very nice.

Marcello et ses ouvriers sont très professionnels. Ils offrent un service de qualité, dans les délais prescrits. Ils portent une grande attention aux détails, à la finition. Mon expérience avec Cavallino Construction a été très agréable.

Nous avions un gros projet, soit celui de construire un foyer à l'éthanol à partir de rien. Marcello a réaliser le projet avec brio. Nous avions également plusieurs réparations/modifications à apporter dans d'autres pièces de la maison. Tous les travaux ont été très bien faits. Marcello nous a également référé de bons professionnels pour les travaux qu'il ne fait pas et s'est assuré de faire le suivi.

Je recommande fortement Cavallino Construction à tous !!!

Due to water damage caused by a leaky shower and toilet, we were forced to completely gut and redo our main bathroom. We contacted Cavallino Construction who came in to assess and quote the job. After our first meeting with Marcello, we felt confident that he/his company was knowledgeable and had experience with bathroom renos and would do a good job. We were absolutely right and could not be happier with the results.

Due to a few different factors we were very pressed with time and had exactly 3 weeks in which to get the job done, which to be honest was worrisome, as other contractors we've dealt with in the past made promises to finish within a time frame and were never able to deliver. Cavallino Construction on the other hand, not only respected our timeline, but was able to complete the bathroom beautifully, up to the last detail of installing our towel rack and toilet paper holder!

We had the pleasure of having Mike and Jordan working in our home everyday for three weeks and our experience with them was nothing but pleasant. They were timely, respectful, kind, detail oriented and tidy (cleaned up after themselves at the end of each work day). It was clear they took their job seriously, had a passion for their work and took pride in giving us the final product we had envisioned. Overall a positive experience. We have already referred them to friends and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to renovate their home.

If anyone would like to see the stunning results of my bathroom renovation, call Cavallino, they can arrange a 'tour' of the meticulous work done by Joe and Nico. It was not hard to have such pleasent, cheery people in my house ever day!

We were delighted with the job on our kitchen. Marcello was fair in his estimate, helpful in his suggestions, and always available if we had any questions. The work was completed on schedule, there were no unreasonable delays, Mike and his partner showed up on time every day and worked consistently and well. Their craftsmanship was impeccable and their attitude was always friendly and positive. It was a pleasure sharing our house with them. Their professionalism definitely reduced the stress of renovation. We were not subjected to loud hiphop music while they worked (though they did listen to the CBC at a reasonable volume). Clean up at the end of every day and at the end of the contract was impeccable. Altogether a good reno experience.

Fantastic job on the bathroom, courtesy of Cavallino ! We love it. Marcello was attentive to our specifications. Budget was respected. Also certain personal touches we requested were carried out in style, such as the alcove on the wall. Nicolas as well as Mike and Luigi were neat, efficient, and good listeners. The time frame was also respected, the work having been done within two weeks, including demolition, plumbing, electrical, floorboards, walls, and the purchase and installation of several finishings. Our bathroom has been transformed from 1960's drab and rundown to modern and stylish, and functions well to accommodate a family of four. Thanks Marcello, your team did an outstanding job! We will consider you for our kitchen renovations. We highly recommend Cavillino Construction.

We are very pleased with our new bathroom. We wanted to keep the character of our 1926 home, yet with modern conveniences. Marcello is a good listener, offered excellent ideas, met our budget, and managed the renovation efficiently and expertly. Mike and Luigi are a great team, always on time, and worked efficiently. Mike is very talented and made us a beautiful window frame in the exact original style. We would hire them again without hesitation.

It has been a pleasure to work with Marcelo mike and Luigi on the renovation in our bathroom. They were very clean workers, always on time and very polite. It was a lot of work, and they came through on time and really amazed us with our new bathroom. They offered great suggestions and tips along the way, very very helpful!

We hired Marcello's team based on reviews here and they did not disappoint. Mike and Luigi were professional, clean and communicated so well with us. We highly recommend them and are, in fact, hiring Cavallino Construction for our kitchen renovations now!

We hired Marcello and his crew to remove our creaky old hardwood floorboards, advise on soundproofing options and solidify the subfloors too prevent the newly installed floorboards from creaking. Because of the nature and extent of the work, it seemed best not live at home and therefore opted to use this period as an opportunity to travel, which meant we were also hiring Marcello to project manage in our absence not only the removal of the old floors but also to some degree the installation of the new floors, which was being done by another tradesperson. Marcello did a great job. We really appreciated the open lines of communication, which included emails, text messages, phone calls and site visits before we left for our trip as well as while we were traveling. He coordinated well with the person who installed the floors and the project as a whole was very successful. We enjoyed our trip knowing that our home was in good hands -- we would definitely use Marcello again for future projects.

We hired Cavallino construction through a referral. We were renovating an 11 year old home and converted a bedroom into a dining room, removed a powder room and added a ceramic shower to a guest bathroom. we also removed 2 walk-in closets to create a bigger one. And finally, we had our garage tiled. Renos are not always pleasant but Marcello and his crew made our experience enjoyable and were always ready to give us various options and suggestions which turned out to be nice touches...like the niche in the picture

Marcello and his crews had a big job, a complete Renovation of a 5plex in Montreal. They had to modernize to today's standards while while preserving the character of a building constructed in 1932. They managed to not only do this well, they also have a little fun too. I am very proud to be the owner. The only complaint that I have is that I didn't get to see Marcello enough. You can't get enough of him. I would definitely hire him again. AMAZING is all I can say.

I hired Marcello to do exterior renovations on my 130 year old house. I was so impressed by a house renovation I noticed on 34th ave that I stopped and I asked the worker who was doing the work (which happened to be Marcello) if he could take a look at what I intended on doing at my place. I was impressed by Marcello's interest in preserving the "Heritage of the places in Lachine"and his love of his work and pride that he took in keeping it as true to its glorious past.

I would be happy to share my experience with Marcello with anyone who would wish to.

Daniel Robert

I found Cavallino Construction here on TrustedPros and let me say it was the best decision yet. Marcello and his crew listened, provided suggestions and I ended up with a bathroom just as I had wanted within time and budget :) They (Mike & Louis) are punctual, hard working, and always cleaned up after a day's work.

Thank you Marcello, Mike and Louis for the great job done!

As a matter of fact, I have provided them with more work for the condo building I reside in.

I highly recommend them, you will not be disappointed!

Marcello Cavallino et son équipe ont terminé mon sous-sol. La soumission était mieux décrite et moins dispendieuse que le premier soumissionnaire. L'équipe est très sympathique. J'ai peint moi-même le sous-sol, Marcello m'a donné de bons conseils sur les produits et les techniques a utiliser. Le sous-sol était propre a la fin de la journée. J'ai eu droit a quelques extras sans frais, déplacement de la laveuse et de la sécheuse, la peinture du plafond, reparations du plafond au salon. Les travaux ont été un peu plus long que prévu, mais j'avais un autre contracteur pour le plancher et Marcello est revenu par la suite pour la finition. Ma seule recommandation, je n'avais pas bien clarifié mes attentes sur la nature des tablettes a installer dans un garde-robe. Les tablettes sont très solides mais moins esthétiques que j'aurais aimé. Je recommande cet entrepreneur.

We hired Marcello Cavallino and his team, Mike and Joe, and we're extremely satisfied with the work they done. They always came on time, left the work space very clean and overall did a remarquable job with our kitchen and bathroom. We're really happy wtih the result. We highly recommend their services and will certainly use them again in the future for any work need.

Nous avons engagé Marcello et son équipe, Mike et Joe, et nous sommes complètements satisfaits du travail réalisé. L'équipe est venue chaque jour comme prévu, à l'heure, a été très attentive à tous les détails du projet, trouvant systématiquement des solutions aux problèmes posés par la rénovation d'une construction très ancienne. Ils ont fait un très beau travail avec notre cuisine et notre salle de bain et il a été très agréable et facile d'échanger avec eux tout au long des travaux. Nous sommes heureux de notre choix et nous recommandons hautement Marcello et son équipe. Marci!

We highly recommend Cavallino Construction. Marcello and his team did a very professional job. Mike and Joe always came on time and left the work space very clean at the end of the day. They did re-grouting in our shower and their workmanship is exceptional. Both Mike and Joe are very attentive to detail and trustworthy. I will not hesitate to use their services in the future. Thank you guys!

Great company for the creation of a basement bathroom in my house. I asked Marcello for a quote and he was very prompt to meet me. I told him my budget and he let me know what he could do while respecting my budget which turned out to be the turn-key job. Work was done pretty quickly, on-time and as stated. You hear so many horror stories of the contractor starting then not finishing or having long delays. Not at all the case with these guys. Started and finshed when they said they would. Showed up every day they said they would. Anytime i tried to contact them regarding the work they were always available for me. And of course the most important part: the work. Amazing. I couldn't have asked for more. I had a 10x10 room in the basement with cenent floors and now i have a full beautiful bathroom. Exactly what i wanted. I would not hesitate to recommend this company to anyone and would certainly use them again in the future for any work needed. The whole team was great.

Thanks guys!

We hired Marcello Cavallino and his team: Mike & Hardy and we are extremely satisfied. They are professional, respectful and their main focus is the work well done. They were good advice in the evolution of the projects. We would hire them again and we recommand Cavallino Construction without hesitaton.

Nous avons engagé Marcello Cavallino et son équipe: Mike & Hardy et nous sommes extrêmement satisfaits. Ils sont très professionnels, respectueux et leur principal "focus" est le souci du travail bien fait. Ils étaient aussi de bons conseils lors de l'évolution des projets. Nous les engagerions à nouveau et nous recommandons Cavallino Construction sans hésitation.

The work done was horrible. The shelving in the bedroom closet fell and broke the 700$ glass doors after only a few months. Only two screws were used to hold up the bathroom vanity and sink. It came loose and we had to repair the wall and have it reinstalled. The new bathtub was not properly secured to the wall so when the tub is filled it sinks by almost one centemiter. In order to fix it we will have to pay to have the ceiling in the bottom floor removed so the can do the work necessary and then rebuild the ceiling. When they ran out of grey grout in the bathroom they used black cement to finish the job. Now I have two colors of grout. When an employee noticed that a wall had been built on an angle the boss replied " it's ok, we can't see it from my house."

When Marcello (owner) came to give a quote, he was very conscious of my budget and took that into account when making suggestions of what could be done and what materials to use to keep the project on budget. The renovation was completed in the time quoted and all the workers were very personable and easy to get along with. I was kept up to date each day on the progress and all work was done in a professional manner. Once completed, the cleanup was excellent - leaving no mess for myself to clean up afterwards.

It has been a pleasure working with Cavallino Construction on the renovation of our basement bathroom and we highly recommend their services.

Before we even decided on using their services, Marcello, the owner, visited twice to provide advice on how best to make use of the space. This really helped us in deciding on the final design. Mike and Andy worked tirelessly and were efficient, courteous and receptive to our needs. It was impressive to see each evening how much work they had managed to get done. They were there from morning to afternoon each day and would confirm the schedule of plumbers and electricians with us to make sure that everything went smoothly.

There are two things that we especially appreciated. First of all, they don't just come to do a job, but they keep thinking about the best way to do it, and are flexible if changes are necessary. It can be difficult to envision exactly how things will turn out at the start of a project and the advice from Marcello, Mike and Andy was very helpful. We gained complete faith in their suggestions and despite the changes, they managed to keep within the budget. They would also explain to us the work that was to be done each day, as well as show us the results.

Secondly, they put in a lot of effort to make the work the least intrusive. They tidied up after every day's work so our house kept feeling like home. Mike and Andy are really great builders!

As a result, we have a beautiful bathroom. Thank you!

I huge thanks to the Cavallino team for the excellent work they did in our house. The material results were satisfactory as was the social contact with the professionals.

Working with Marcello and his team was a pleasure. From our initial consultation he was attentive to our needs and had great suggestions, at that point we knew we felt totally comfortable with Cavallino.

The work was done on time and no hidden surprises. Marcello and his team were courteous and extremely professional. I may not be the easiest customer since I am picky and notice details and Cavallino totally put me at ease.

Look forward to working with them again in the future!

Marcello and his team came in to prepare openings to replace a rear window with patio doors, and to change a front window from a bay to a regular window. He clearly explained what work would be involved and what was included and excluded in his pricing (example: mason work to install a concrete sill was not included). He was available to meet the window installer to verify the openings for the job, and he provided excellent advice regarding my options. He was available right before the job so there was no delay between creating the openings and putting in the windows. He was right on time each day and the team put down mats to protect my hardwood floors and cleaned up thoroughly when finished.

I have already booked another project with Marcello and would recommend him highly. It was a pleasure to have him and his team in the house.

I posted my project's requirements on Trustedpros and received emails from several contractors. I met some of them for comparison purposes. The first time I met Marcello who is the owner of Cavallino Construction I found him to be extremely professional and well experienced, in addition he understood our budget limitations and suggested options to help us save money. He was not the cheapest compared to other contractors but every dollar spent was worth it because he delivered an excellent quality service. So we selected Marcello to finish our basement and we were not disappointed at all. He was very quick to respond to my request and came over to our house two times. He has a group of very friendly contractors who have helped me make great decisions with our project. His main two employees Mike and Nico are so dedicated, meticulous & love what they do. They always do their best to keep the place in order and clean before they leave. In addition, Mike has a remarkable attention to details, which is exactly what we like. The overall process has been a very stress-free and an easy renovation for us, especially that Marcello and his team always tried to go the extra mile to finalize the project on time as promised and with the standards we wanted. The team has handled all aspects of the project from start to finish. We are very happy with the results, the completed job looks great and their service is outstanding. They provide a friendly and sincere service that can be trusted. I've been working in the field of quality management for the past 20 years and I know I'm picky and my standards are high, however Marcello and his team accommodated all our requirements and delivered on what they promised us. I know now after a full project with them that these guys are honest. They work for your benefit to do the best job for you while giving you complete flexibility to buy the finishing material suiting your taste and budget. The job quality was done very professionally. Having heard about bad experiences before, I paid great attention to small details of the job. I could not find any flaws or mistakes no matter how hard I looked. I had a good experience with them and I have decided I will hire them again in the future for similar jobs. I'm confident to say they are great people to work with. I find them to be very talented and customer oriented folks. They never tried to cut corners or deliver substandard services. The project with them was simply an easy get-go to start. As soon as we were given a detailed quote with a proper job description we knew what to expect. They started the job on time, the crew was in daily at a scheduled exact time and left daily by 5.00pm. Their work ethics were fantastic.

Thank you Marcello, Mike and Nico we finally have a finished basement and we love it. Keep up the good work guys!!!

Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you Trusted Pros for allowing us to post our very first renovation project and, allowing us to come across Cavallino Construction.

We needed to have our bathroom redone before the arrival of our twins, and found TrustedPros.ca. We posted our project on your website and had over a dozen contractors come and bid on our project. None was as professional and supportive as Marcello of Cavallino construction. Marcello came by and listened to our ideas, provided suggestions and gave us an estimate and time frame for our project. He was below everybody else's estimate, and was suggesting that he could have done quicker than everyone else. With the impending arrival of our twins, time was of the essence!

We gave him the contract and offered to supply his own materials, and also offered to let us choose our own, all the while suggesting quality products and vendors. When we had chosen our own materials, he went to pick them up himself free of charge!

When it came time to start the job, he sent one of his teams, Niko and Mike to get the job done. Niko and Mike were professional, courteous, and efficient, and cleaned up at the end of every day. His plumber, painter, electrician, and plasterer were also fantastic. He even repaired and painted our kitchen ceiling (damaged by a leaking roof), and also repaired various cracks in our ceilings and walls...all, at no additional cost. He offered daily status reports of where the project was going and where it would be at the end of the next day. When all was said and done, my wife and I were waiting for a catch, some sort of unpleasant surprise, because this was all too good to be true. Cavallino finished the job ahead of schedule, and even though he was cheaper than the other contractors, he managed to finish under budget.

Bravo Cavallino Construction! Keep doing what you do so well. You are going to be our obvious choice for our kitchen reno and basement refinishing. And thank you TrustedPros.ca for providing us with a wonderful resource.

I worked with Marcello and his team when my boss bought a house over a century old in Montreal. Along with all it's charm came a fair amount of upgrading, re solidifying, water proofing and modernizing. Marcello was amazing at restoring the house to its full potential yet keeping true to its original beauty.

He is upfront and honest, reliable, innovative and puts his heart into everything he does. He is very knowledgeable and has great contacts in the building industry who work by the same high standard. He and his team go the extra mile to ensure quality and customer satisfaction. He always kept me up to date on where they were at, what was coming and what was needed as well as any issues they encountered.

After my experience with Marcello and his team, I would not consider using anyone else. They are meticulous about neatness and work long days to get the job done. Marcello is a lovely person, always smiling and looking on the bright side of things, an absolute pleasure to work with.

Working with Cavallino Construction was fantastic. After all the dreaded construction stories I've heard, I was pleasantly surprised.

Marcello and his team did a fantastic job on our kitchen renovation. The project was a complete overhaul of the kitchen which involved removing the centre island, sink, counters, cabinets, built-in gas stove and oven, drywall and raised floor. They created the hole to the exterior to install a new window, installed a new subfloor and heated floor system, and expertly laid our custom cement floor tiles. They added insulation, straightened the walls and installed the cabinets, which in some cases required customizing them to fit around pipes or chimneys. They coordinated the plumbing, electrical and wood-finishing work, which was also done to excellent standards. Mike and Nico were always on the job early, worked hard all day and were always neat, courteous and professional. They have great attention to detail and are good at communicating the tasks at hand. Marcello runs a tight ship, and the project stayed very close to the original estimates in terms of costs and timelines. They even went the extra mile and rectified a situation that was the result of lack of communication on the part of a product manufacturer. We love our new kitchen, with the heated floors and new source of light it has added immense value to our home. Bravo team!

The job was done at our offices in Lachine, excellent work, executed on time, with professionalism and efficiency.

Thank you

After years of watching Mike Holmes show us home renovation nightmares some people experience... we moved to a new province and had to hire a stranger off the internet to renovate. YIKES, very scary!!!

Well, Praise God, He gave us Marcello!

From the second we met him, we trusted him. He quickly found a place in our hearts.

We hired Marcello for various projects involving repair or construction of window sill, baseboards, molding and trim, wood floor replacement, wall repair, wall construction with cove and electrical, and closet build; along with re-wiring of electric heat wall unit. Gaetano, Marcello's father, graced us with his presence and expertise and quickly got to work in the wall repair and mudding/sanding dept. We were new to this process and Marcello answered many questions for us along the way, advised us and offered creative and wise suggestions. We discovered his expertise and knowledge apply to many home-improvement/renovation areas.

Marcello is trustworthy and extremely personable. His completed work was above average and he didn't overcharge. We highly recommend him and look forward to working with him again soon!

Thank you Marcello...and Gaetano.

Sincerely,

Paul & Cathy

Marcello was refered to me by a good friend. Work was professionally done & always cleaned up after themselves. We were always put up to date with any changes and greatly appreciated their advise. Very trustworthy as I could not be there to see them in & out. They were like one of the family. Wouldn't hesitate to refer them to friends and family.

This company was a real pleasure to work with. I cannot stress how courteous, honest, reliable, and professional this company is. The craftsmanship and pride in their work and attention to details, surpassed all my expectations. The company is not only professional, but also punctual and easy to communicate with. What impressed the most, is their ability to problem solve and achieve amazing results with situations that are not always simple. Especially when considering to renovate an older home and the challenges it entails, this company really rises to the challenge and surpasses your expectations. I would highly recommend this company if you want the job to be done right, on time, of high quality, and at the same time respecting your budget.

Marcello is a courteous, kind, sincere, helpful decent human being to became part of our family for a duration of five years. His expertise was greatly appreciated as our home is now stunning due to his quality of work. He never cut corners and always did a marvelous job. There existed no boundaries as far as his expertise was concerned. He met numerous challenges while applying his work ethics to our home. We are thrilled with our heated floors, newly renovated bathrooms and marvelous kitchen and solarium. We do thank you Marcello. Marcello always went beyond and above in order to please a very particular client who is today a trusted and loyal friend.