CHIZLD Design & Construction Ltd

It was a truly wonderful experience working with CHIZLD Design and Construction Ltd. in the renovation of the main floor of our home that included our kitchen, foyer, powder room, living room and mud room. The thought of tackling such a major renovation to our home was a little overwhelming. However, CHIZLD made the process so simple and easy.

After interviewing several different contractors we decided to go with CHIZLD because their quote included details that other contractors had over looked and didn’t even think to include. What they quoted was what the final cost was and no hidden or extra expenses as we moved along due, which can be attributed to their excellent planning.

The major task of our renovation was removing a wall between the old existing kitchen and formal dinning room plus closing off the front living room. They worked with us to get the look we were aiming for and ensuring that we were happy with the project every step of the way. CHIZLD’s attention to the fine details was what impressed us most. They were really concerned with making us (their customers) pleased. The transformation of our main floor has made our home look like a brand new build.

We had a number of issues with the kitchen company’s installation of our cabinetry which CHIZLD helped us with rectifying the issues with the company. CHIZLD was genuinely concerned and checked in frequently to ensure that something was being done to fix the issues with our cabinetry and that the company was dealing with us fairly and properly. They even came back to fix the ceiling cracks that occurred from the cabinetry being installed incorrectly. Thanks to CHIZLD we learned a valuable lesson on what true craftmanship should look like and what we should expect from all skilled tradesmen working in our home.

One of the things we loved most was the open communication we had with CHIZLD. At the end of each day, the project manager Galen McCue would wait until we got home from work to go over the work that was completed each day on site and confirm details/plans for the work to be completed the next day. If by chance we were late getting home from work, Galen would make a point of contacting us instead.

We felt entirely comfortable with the entire CHIZLD crew and the sub-trades men as they were all very respectful of our home and our belongings. They arrived each morning before we headed to work and were packing up on our arrival home. They were meticulous at keeping all construction areas clean at the end of each day to try and make living through a kitchen renovation that much easier.

We are so HAPPY that we made the right decision to hire CHIZLD for our kitchen renovation that included all other areas of our main floor. We will be forever grateful for the genuine care CHIZLD Design and Construction Ltd. took in making our visions become a reality.

We confidently recommend CHIZLD to complete any major renovation to your home. They are highly skilled, professional, trustworthy and genuinely care for their clients and the reputation of their company name. Our only regret is that we wish we had more money saved to have them complete our basement.

Sincerely, Ella & Maciek Michalski

We cannot say enough about this company and their employees and sub contractors. Outstanding professionalism and work ethic,from start to finish of the job.Our neighbour even commented on the fact they arrived on time every day and stayed till the day was done.They came in on budget and project was completed on time and expertly done.Even the expected small issues were handled immediately.I was at home during the period of time of most of the work and if it had not been for the odd bang or sound of tools. I would not have known they were even in the house. The job site was cleaned up above and beyond even vacuuming up dust in other rooms every day. We would highly recommend Chizld Design and Construction for any job.

Miles and Yvonne Chambers

We are so happy with CHIZLD work. The work ethic, honesty, thoroughness and attention to detail was second to none. When you have had previous bad experience with contractors, it is so nice to feel you can finally trust one. We have already inquired with them about our next project we were so satisfied. Would recommend them to anyone!

The thought of tackling a major kitchen renovation was daunting to say the least. My husband and I interviewed a number of contractors before choosing CHIZLD Design and Construction Ltd for our project. The choice was easy. CHIZLD’s quoting process was more thorough and concise than other contractors we interviewed. They took the time to walk us through the project step by step to ensure we were comfortable with the scope of work required.

As part of our renovation we removed a wall between the front sitting room and kitchen to open the area for entertaining. CHIZLD’s attention to the fine details ensured that the transformation was remarkable and the transition between the two spaces seamless.

There were a number of tribulations beyond our, or CHIZLD’s, control as the project progressed. CHIZLD was genuinely concerned that we were happy with the progress of the renovation; checking in frequently and often contacting us outside of typical work hours to confirm details and plans for the work to be completed the following day. We were always confident that they were working with our best interests at heart.

The CHIZLD crew were very respectful of our home and its contents. In addition to their quality craftmanship they were also meticulous in keeping all work areas clean at the end of each day.

CHIZLD’s project management experience was evident in their ability to navigate additional requests we made of them as the project progressed. They were always realistic about their ability to accomplish our requests within previously established timelines.

The CHIZLD team were excellent collaborators in bringing our renovation vision to fruition. Trying to combine old and new structures and finishes presented some challenges throughout our project. CHIZLD provided invaluable insight for solutions and always respected our final design decisions. Their ability to “think outside of the box” was very much appreciated and contributed wonderfully to the overall esthetic of the space.

We are forever grateful to CHIZLD for the care they took in making our dream kitchen a reality. We would definitely trust CHIZLD to complete future renovations in our home and would confidently recommend them to anyone looking for a trusted, professional and highly skilled team.

Kim Zimmerman & Rob Paterson

CHIZLD did a very good job from start to finish. They tore everything out and cleaned up every night as if it was their own place. They provided excellent project management and insights all the way throughout the project. They worked well with GCW on the cabinets and provided excellent sub-trade people. Everyone was really pleasant to work with and provided excellent customer service.

I would recommend this Company for any renovation project you may be thinking about.

Brian Rainey

CHIZLD built us a detached 2 car garage. We were very impressed right from the start. CHIZLD had a professional manner and asked intelligent questions to help us come up with a design that best suited our needs. They considered details that we never even thought about, like what kind of a concrete slab and the proportions of the doors to the roof height and pitch.

Their estimate was prompt, detailed and reasonable. The work began a few days ahead of the scheduled start date, and once the concrete slab was poured and “cured” (28 days!) they got to work. In spite of bad weather, these guys showed up everyday. They did beautiful precision work. I saw them measuring and checking and levelling all the time. The building went up quickly. CHIZLD was always available to answer questions and kept us posted about the progress.

We were lucky that we did not encounter any problems (other than bad weather) but I am confident that any problems would have been dealt with properly.

At the end of the project they cleaned up and left the site really nice and tidy. We are delighted with our garage and very happy to have found CHIZLD. We are already planning our next project and I can wholeheartedly recommend these contractors.

We are extremely happy with CHIZLD Construction and Design on the work they did for us in our master bathroom and closet project. They were very quick to respond when initially contacted and were able to come right out to give us a detailed quote. They were able to work with our timeline as to when we wanted the project to start as well. The attention to detail and the ideas that they developed to create our dream bathroom far exceeded our initial expectations. They cleaned up after each work day and were in constant communication with us every step of the way. We are so thrilled with the final outcome and could not have asked for a better company to deal with for this project. We look forward to working together on our future projects with CHIZLD.

The men were very professional, punctual, and hard working. They stayed late when needed (had a day of rain to make up for) to keep within timeline of project. They actually listened to all our concerns (in my experience, most just pretend to listen then brush you off) and took good care of them. They took care of all our budget concerns, even returning excess material to help bring down costs. They were even courteous of the pets in the house.

We are very happy with the outcome. Our room looks beautiful, definitely a showpiece. It is obvious that these men are professionals and know what they're doing. We have already recommended them to family and will use them again for future projects, big and small.

They even vacuumed afterwards and cleaned the windows.

My husband and I started looking for a contractor for our renovation project in April 2018, after numerous frustrating experiences with other contractors we finally sent an invitation to CHIZLD. CHIZLD was able to meet with us and provide us with a timely quote which was within our budget and a reasonable time. We were finally able to move forward with our project.

Galen and his crew were professional and courteous through the project. He was willing to answer all of our questions as the project progressed. They were contentiousness of cleaning up after themselves daily, leaving no mess for us to have to clean up. They finished the project timely and on budget. Although we are still waiting on the glass for the shower, my husband and I could not be happier with the outcome of the project to date.

We would happily recommend them to anyone considering a renovation of their bathroom.

Sue and Rob

From the moment we met Galen and Scott, we knew we found the right professionals to help bring our main floor and kitchen renovation vision alive. Upon comparison of their estimate against other leading contractors in the area, theirs was detailed and concise, whereas we found that others contained generic/vague statements regarding pricing and sub trades. It was evident they had already put much forethought into the scope of our project. (For the record…our final invoice was only 90 CENTS off from the original estimate!)

Both Galen and Scott are incredibly talented at their trade and offer a unique combination of skillsets and craftsmanship that is difficult to find. They were unbelievably organized and meticulous; their project management experience was clearly apparent. They went to great lengths to ensure no detail was missed; for example, they noticed some of the light switches were slightly different shades of white and insisted they be changed at no charge. They proactively communicated with us on a daily basis and met all the stated timeframes. When issues arose, they swiftly implemented solutions and kept the project running seamlessly. They were brilliant creative partners and understood our overall vision very well – as the project progressed, they contributed thoughtful ideas and suggestions, and always respected our final decisions.

They were incredibly courteous, professional, and clean – they knew of some allergies in our family and installed dust curtains and vacuumed with a hepa filter every day. Galen personally cleaned our home with chemical-free cloths upon completion! They were respectful of our home and we felt comfortable around all of their crew and sub trades.

If that wasn’t enough, at no additional cost, they handcrafted the most stunning 100-year-old barn beam mantle for us, which is truly the showpiece of the entire space. We are so proud to have Chizld’s signature in our home.

These two guys have loads of integrity and are focused on doing what is right for their clients. We highly recommend Chizld Design & Construction and feel immense gratitude to have found them!

Nothing short of awesome! Scott and Galen from Chizled took on our main floor master bath remodel. From start to finish they could not have been more professional, had better communication or better results. They dealt with proactively some of the challenges found behind the walls in an old home seemingly effortlessly; had solutions to these issues and kept our project moving forward. They coordinated exceptionally well with plumbers and electricians as well as our custom cabinet people making sure no details were overlooked. Every step of the way they wanted to ensure we were pleased with how things were unfolding, were meticulous with keeping our work site neat and tidy and made sure when complete we were completely satisfied....would not hesitate to recommend these guys for any project and we look forward to working with them when we do our kitchen!

Paul and Taylor

The guys were great to work with. Designed my new deck for me and while we were away for a few months they remodeled my kitchen and bathroom. Loved the end results. They had my taste all the way to the end. Changed the colour of paint I had chosen - it was for the better "Thanks" Good workmanship and great ideas!

No one is perfect so they get 5 out of 6 from me.

Thanks again!

Galen and crew exceeded our expectations. We were very impressed with his continual follow ups and progress reports regarding the job at hand. His meticulousness translated well into the final product. He always made sure everything was done correctly and in a timely manner. Galen was always very professional, and it was easy to tell that he cared about his clients. We will definitely be using him again for future contracting work.

We had Galen and the CHIZLD team come repair our sagging floor (due to ridiculously cut joists), re-do the plumbing that cut through that floor, move and install our cast iron tub upstairs, patch the wall in the bathroom where we removed a door frame and put a rough in for a future shower.

They were friendly, punctual and professional and did a great job on our repair. They added several new joists to reinforce the floor and then leveled it. Even though our basement is a bit of a dungeon, CHIZLD made every effort to have it done right and look good. We really liked how they kept us informed throughout the week of their daily progress and were flexible to change things or explain things mid-job. The wall patch was completed with care, you would never know there was a gaping whole around the room. The plumber forgot to replace a drywall panel in our cupboard under the stairs, as it was hidden but I mentioned it to Galen and he came back to fix it. They also went out of their way to add a new tub plug and chrome pipes to the exposed tub pipes - which looks great. The plumber said he would be back next week to fix our leaky faucet nob too. I now have the peace of mind that our floor is structurally sound, I don't have to carry my bathed wet kids up a flight of stairs and we can move forward with our next reno. The only negative was the price, as these things are always more expensive than one thinks... but in the end well worth it.

Thanks guys!

We interviewed 5 contractors, and I have to say the only one who impressed me right from the start was Chizld!

We removed a wall between our living room and kitchen to open the area up and we also had a number of bulkheads removed. To look at the area now one would never know that there had been any previous structures in place.

We had a 16'x12' tiled floor removed and they were able to save the sub-floor beneath it which was in perfect condition, saving us time and money.

Their attention to the fine details and their hard work ethic was very much appreciated, and well worth the money. The quality of workmanship and on schedule timeline enabled the company who we had hired to build our cabinets for us to come in at the agreed measuring time with no delay on our delivery, and they appreciated the quality of workmanship as well.

You will not be disappointed in hiring Chizld to do your work for you, an investment well worth the money!

My new kitchen is beyond beautiful.

Words are inadequate to explain what a fabulous job Chizld Design and Construction did on my kitchen renovation.

Scott and Galen from the first meeting until the completion of the job were the right guys for the job. They are true professionals; skilled, attentive to detail, and an eye for design.

If you have a small or big job call Chizld- You won't be disappointed!

Dave and Sue White

I had Scott put a wrap around deck on my place at the lake. That was the summer of 2012 and the deck is still as solid as the day it was built.

I had him back in 2014 to renovate the room attached to my trailer. He completely gutted the room, levelled it and put in new floor, re framed parts of it and then finished it in lap-joint cedar. It turned out beautiful and I have had many compliments on the room since.

We bought a new house in Hamilton and in 2015 had Scott build a suite in the basement. We started with cement walls and floors and Scott built our suite including kitchen and bathroom from the ground up. Again we have had many compliments on our basement.

Scott's attention to detail is second to none and I would not hesitate to recommend Scott for any job.

We asked Scott to work on turning our home into a four bedroom house in 2014. We were so happy with his work that we asked him to come back in 2016 to enclose our new master bedroom with a bathroom and renovate the bathroom. Scott is very knowledgeable and he worked with us to turn our ideas into a realistic project. He has a keen attention to detail and he always made sure we were happy with the work at each step of the project. Whenever some unexpected problem arose, he made sure to explain it right away, and found a cost effective solution. We are very pleased with Scott's work and we would recommend him in a heartbeat.

I used Chizld design to restore and add to my existing wood deck. They were very helpful in assisting with design and very professional. I would recommend Chizld Design to anyone.

When we were looking to update our front porch, I decided to give CHIZLD Design and Construction a call. Scott came to our house to listen to our thoughts on what we were trying to accomplish. He then gave us some other ideas that we had never even thought of and followed up with presenting us some pictures of what our house would look like with the different ideas that we had spoken about. This was all done free of charge before we had even signed a contract. There was no pressure whatsoever from Scott but when we decided on the application that we wanted to go ahead with, Scott came back over to complete measurements, asked more questions to ensure he had the full scope of the project covered and then said he would deliver an accurate quotation the following day. Without fail, we received our quotation that was very competitive and outlined CHIZLD's timeline.

Scott and his team were perfectionists while working on the project, took great care while working on our property, finished the project on time and cleaned up the worksite better than any other contractor I had ever hired. I receive compliments and have neighbours stop to ask who completed the work. I am always more than happy to recommend Scott and his team at CHIZLD Construction. A job well done!!!

My husband and I are lovers of old homes and have spent 10+ years restoring them to their original glory, highlighting their original features with a modern touch. It is not easy to find a contractor that shares this vision. In Galen McCue, we found not only a contractor, but a design partner who helped guide us through the decision making process- ultimately helping us get to a final product we couldn’t have imagined on our own.

Gales commitment to his craft means that we never have to micromanage- his work is always precise, intelligently thought out, with the best long term solution in mind for us the homeowners. It is such a relief to know that our home (and our investment) is in the hands of someone that cares as much (maybe more) than we do.

The best recommendation we can give is that we would not consider entering a home renovation project without Galen by our side.

Sincerely,

Heather Stables and Mike Padmore

These contractors are amazing. They were so helpful I'm finding it hard to express the gratitude that we have towards them. They explained everything in detail and when they came across an issue, they didn't assume anything. They called me right away and made sure I was comfortable with the changes to the plan. When we thought the project was done we paid them in full. Scott was not happy with a small detail on the custom made hardwood maple floors and came back several times to make sure that it was perfect, even after I had already paid. The integrity of their work makes them the ultimate professional. My wife was elated with the results. These guys weren't happy when they got paid, they were happy when the job was done to perfection.

During a very stressful home renovation, we hired Galen to complete all the finishes in our home. We have a very old, wonky, not square house, and Galen was able to make it all work by customizing every piece to fit the space. We had him replace all the door frames, and hang old doors. He got the old door knobs working aswell. Galen also installed our trim and casing around all the windows and doors, and got our old furnace vents working. Great job!

His workmanship is top notch, attention to detail second to none and he completed every task diligently and with a smile.

We would not hesitate to hire Galen again at any time for any project should the need arise

Emily and Bob

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