Clawsie Contracting has continued to grow year after year with satisfied customers. Starting out as a small renovation business (Reborn Renovations), and growing into a contracting business that offers expert, affordable, dependable renovations for Mississauga and surrounding areas. Specializing in residential renovations, with a r read more...
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We found Bill on HandyCanadian.com for a previous job (foyer tile job) and a year later my husband and I were demoing our basement bathroom and thought this job is a little too complicated for us so we decided to call Bill to see if this small job could fit into his busy schedule. As always Bill was ready for the challenge. He came by the house to scope out the job and then chatted with us on the options we had in order to move forward. With our decision made Bill came back and within two days our bathroom flooring was completed. It is always on time and cleans up after himself (you wouldn’t even know he was there). I appreciate the respect he has for our home and for that reason we will continue to leverage his services for future projects. Thanks Bill
We hired Bill to renovate our 3 bathrooms, paint our bedroom and fix up several small items in preparation for selling our home. Bill arranged for the plumber to replace the sinks and toilets and everything was done on time and on budget. We had a very bad snow storm on the second day of the renovations and because of a recent illness I wasn't able to shovel the driveway so that my wife could get to the store. Bill and his assistant, Jeff kindly shoveled the driveway for us without us even asking. One of the sinks proved to be a challenge because the pieces did not fit correctly. Jeff was able to work around the problem and we're very pleased with the result. We won't hesitate to use Bill again and in fact, we have a couple of more items that we've asked him to complete for us. Throughout the process, Bill listened to our concerns about staying within budget and on time and he handled the entire job with courtesy and professionalism.
Professional, on-time and courteous was how Bill approached our project.
My husband and I are somewhat handy but never have we laid tiles so we wanted a professional to come in given the high traffic space we were looking to renovate (our front foyer).
We found Bill Clawsie (of Clawsie Contracting) and asked how he felt about this “small†job but that we also wanted to do the demolition. He didn’t blink or make us feel that he needed to do that part of the job. In fact, he gave my husband pointers as to what to do during the demolition to prep for his part of the project. We worked together to organize a quote/contract that we both agreed upon (leaving me feeling safe about the work he was about to do on our home) and within 4 days the job was complete, clean and looking great.
We felt that his work ethic and end result value a recommendation and in future we will call him again for other projects in our home.
Bill and Jeff were a pleasure to have in my home. I hired Bill to undertake a basement bathroom tile project which included the floor and the shower walls. I felt that Bill was a very good listener and tried to address all my concerns before the job even began. I gave Bill a general plan drawing depicting the tile pattern that I wanted and I was very pleased with the results!
What really impressed me was that during the project Bill discovered that most of the remaining shower tiles that I ordered were broken and unusable. Bill and Jeff drove to Home Depot and looked all around to find some more tiles in order to finish the job. Even though they did not find a suitable match Bill was patient with me while, we waited for more tile to arrive from the supplier. When the tile arrived Bill had to make an extra trip back to my home to finish the job. He handled the situation well and was courteous. So Clawsie Contracting has my vote, I would definitely use them again and would recommend that you give them a try also!
We really like the workmanship and professionalism that both you and Jeff
displayed during our bathroom renovation.
All issues - and they were all minor in scope - were quickly and efficiently dealt with to our complete satisfaction and we would NOT hesitate to recommend you or invite you back into our home.
Thank you!
Clawsie Contacting is highly recommeded by my family.Bill and his coworkers were professional in their work ,friendly.efficient,timely and the results are fantastic! I have recieved many compliments with the improvements done in my home and I am personaly proud of the end result. Bill was able to work within my budget and he was competive with his pricing.Bill provided honest ongoing updates,recommendations and communication regarding every project. Bill did an excelelnt job with the painting.tile work and cleanup.The work done was above standardand and Bill would go out of his way to do the extras that were so greatly appreciated and which set him apart from anyone I have dealt with in the past.Bill made sure to satisfy his customer in every way and I would use his company again for any home improvement required .I personally recommend his company to any one who wants a top job done!.
Clawsie Contracting recently completed 2 bathroom tiling renovations in my home. The work did not meet my standards or expectations and overall I am disappointed.
One of the tiles directly in front of the vanity has been incorrectly cut. Because the tile is not the right size it falls visibly short of the vanity. Although the contractor later tried to fix the mistake by filling the gap with additional grout, the offending tile is still noticeable.
There is a conspicuous gap along one wall where the new baseboard does not meet the tile. It is not acceptable for a professional contractor to consider his work complete and leave the clients home with his work in such a state. After some discussion the contractor suggested a fix, but all things considered I have opted to undertake a solution myself.
Another problem is that some tiles are not level which creates some disparity underfoot. The contractor was called back to inspect the uneven tiles but chose to do so without benefit of a level or a straight edge. I have stumbled on one particular tile several times. This is unacceptable, indefensible, and inexcusable. I most certainly expected better from a professional contractor. Over the years I have hired many contractors to do renovations and upgrades in my home, and until now, I have never had any problems.
Well Dear Reader, I have gained some valuable learning from this bump in the road. When I approach my next renovation I will carry out a complete due diligence before selecting a contractor. Also, I will be sure to get that service agreement and warranty in advance. Unfortunately in the case of Clawsie Contracting, the actual agreement and warranty were not presented until the day the work started. With this contractor it was necessary to be extremely specific about small details and capture everything in writing. A case in point is the area where the new tiles meet the existing carpet. A simple transition cap would have ensured a finished appearance. This however, was not specified in the service agreement and as such, has resulted in an unattractive, unfinished appearance. The contractor has referred me to the service agreement and has suggested that I "quit complaining". I have never had any such issues with other contractors who have laid flooring in my home. Clearly it cannot be overstated how important it is to make sure the contractor provides adequate time for the client to fully digest the contents of all documents that require signature. The learning from this negative experience will surely result in a better outcome for future renovations. The lesson of the day: Live and learn.
Elaine,
I would like to address some of these issues you have, as I feel I have offered solutions to your issues through e-mails and several home visits.
You mention a tile that was cut wrong. I have worked with you to fix this and was under the impression that this issue had been resolved. You sent me this e-mail after I came within 24 hours of hearing about this issue:
"Hi Bill,
Thank you for the follow up. Kevin and I are more than pleased with the additional grout work done and can now say that we are completely delighted with the job. I would not hesitate to recommend you to any friends who are considering upgrades and renovations and it was my intention to visit the Handy Canadian site and publish a glowing report on our very positive experience with Clawsie Contracting. We're considering the renovation to our dining room fireplace based on your estimate but likely not this year. You will be the guy we call when we're ready.
Again, thank you for dropping by to add some additional grout to the bathroom, it has made all the difference."
As you mention in your current review, I did offer a solution to fix the small gap under a section of your baseboards. I offered an industry acceptable solution on two separate occasions to your issue, but you refused to accept this solution and wished to do it yourself. I am not sure how I can be found at fault for something I am offering to fix.
As for the "lippage", I do agree that there is one tile (24" x 12") that has a slight bow in it and it does show near the middle. I spoke with you about this at a recent follow up visit to your home and told you that I had mentioned this to your husband BEFORE the tile was dried into place in the mortar. He told me that "I can live with it" when I brought this to his attention and he told me specifically to go ahead and use the tile since the two of you had not purchased any extra tiles. Your husband verbally approved of me using the tile in question, so I went along with his wishes.
As for the "lippage" in the second bathroom, I did not feel any uneven tiles when I came to your home to check them. I actually feel that your bathroom tiling turned out quite beautifully.
In regards to the Service Agreement and Warranty, I am sorry if you feel you didn't have enough time to properly review them. I am a bit confused by this because the e-mail quote I originally sent you a month prior to the job starting covered exactly what was listed in the Service Agreement. You agreed to the conditions and to the job description a month before the job started. I'm not sure what would have been different if you had read the Service Agreement and Warranty in more depth prior to me beginning the work in your home or how much sooner you would have liked to receive it. I would have completed the same work in the same fashion and at the same time. Your review implies that I was not honest or upfront about information pertaining to the job that you would have "caught" earlier if you had read the Service Agreement or Warranty more thoroughly and if you had received it "in advance". I think that four weeks in advance of a job starting is ample time to read and make any desired changes to the job description. I pride myself on my integrity and honesty and everything I do in my jobs is listed in my Service Agreements. Your signature on the Service Agreement at the beginning of the job indicated to me that you had read it and agreed to all facets of the job I was hired to do. At no time until this review was the Service Agreement or Warranty an issue.
In closing, I have offered you solutions to fix the issues you have with my work, but you have refused them. I value each and every customer I do business with and I hope you will reconsider and let me fix the issues I have offered solutions for.
We recently used Clawsie Contracting for two bathroom renovations and we were extremely pleased with the outcome. Bill brings years of invaluable experience to his work and it shows in the quality of the end product. His ability to troubleshoot unforeseen problems and provide practical solutions, his expertise in tiling and good eye for exceptional design, his focus on maintaing a safe and clean work site, his unwavering attention to detail, and his extremely reasonable cost all make Clawsie Contracting a must choice for your renovation work. We were so pleased with the renovations that we asked him to lay down a hardwood floor in our dining room, again with exceptional results.
We hired Bill to do the ceramic tiling in our kitchen and two bathrooms. We are very happy with Bill's work and would definitely recommend him. The job took a while longer than we were first told due to Bill's assistant being away but the job was finished by the deadline we had given him. Bill uncovered a hole in the kitchen floor under the original vinyl and took care of it for us. Bill is very thorough and knowledgeable and we will definitely call him if we need any more work done.
Bill did a great job and was on schedule as per our requirements. Our basement was a complete disaster and after the completed work is now an awesome living space. The value for money is amazing. Clawsie contracting gave us a price that was a fraction of the other offers.
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Clawsie Contracting has a TrustScore™ of 4.1. The average TrustScore™ for other businesses providing similar services in Mississauga and the surrounding areas is 3. For detailed information on how TrustScore is calculated, click here to learn more.
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Total Received | 1 | 40 |
Approved | 1 | 37 |
Unverified | 0 | 3 |
Suspicious | 0 | 0 |
Overall Rating | 5/5 | 4.8/5 |
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 | Available upon request |
Company Website | Yes |
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Endorsed by Peers | Not yet endorsed |
In Business Since | 2004 |
Member of TrustedPros Since | 2007 |
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Clawsie Contracting can help you from concept to completion with all of your basement renovating needs. We offer design layouts, free quotes and a 2 year warranty, as well as piece of mind that you can let us handle all of the details, while working with you to create the basement of your dreams.
Combining our renovation and tiling experience, the bathrooms we help design and build share the quality and elegance that should be expected. Through waterproofing techniques, to licensed, qualified plumbers and electricians, we offer a safe and practical solution to your bathroom needs.
Tiling is one of the few areas where design, practicality and quality all share equal importance. Clawsie Contractings' love of tiling shows in each tiling job we help design and create for our customers. We have tiled bathrooms, kitchens and floors, to the delight of our customers.
Clawsie Contracting has installed cabinets from all of the major "Big Box" stores, as well as custom designed cabinets. As your kitchen is one of the main rooms in your house, it should look inviting, be productive and also be practical. Let our experience aid you in your kitchen project.
An important, and sometimes over looked aspect of a renovation is the painting. Clawsie Contracting has many years of experience satisfying clients with painting that will give everyone that great first impression when they view our work.
Decks are a perfect way to enjoy the great outdoors in the summertime. Let our skilled tradesmen help design and build the deck that your family, friends and others will love.
Clawsie Contracting has continued to grow year after year with satisfied customers. Starting out as a small renovation business (Reborn Renovations), and growing into a contracting business that offers expert, affordable, dependable renovations for Mississauga and surrounding areas. Specializing in residential renovations, with a renovation team that has over 15 years of construction and schooling experience. We can renovate any room in your house to give you a refreshing feel that will increase the value of your home. Let us convert your basement into income as an apartment or into an entertaining area for your family and friends. From concept to a completed project, we handle every aspect of your renovation.
For your next renovation, tiling job, deck, or to just freshen up a living space, please give us a call.
Thank you.
Clawsie Contracting was awarded Best of TrustedPros in 2016 for Tiling in Mississauga.
Clawsie Contracting was awarded Best of TrustedPros in 2012 for Tiling in Mississauga.
Main contact(s) | Bill Clawsie |
Alternate Phone Numbers | 416-579-7366, |
Listed with TrustedPros since: | 2007 |
Residential work | Yes |
Commercial work | Yes |
Warranty | 2 year warranty |
Accepts credit cards | No |
Year established | 2004 |
Offers financing | No |
24 Hour emergency service | No |
Legal structure | Sole Proprietor |
Licensing information | Contact Clawsie Contracting to request licensing info. |
Insurance information | Insurance information available upon request |
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