Cogan Contractors Inc.

We had a few estimates done and ended up choosing Alan and his crew of Kayley and Ben. They arrived early every morning and worked extremely hard the whole day. They were not dividing their time between other jobs, and our very large deck was completed within the week as promised. We made several changes along the way and they took it in stride and made very helpful suggestions for us. The result is a beautiful and functional deck. The workmanship and attention to detail was exceptional and we are more than happy with our new deck.

Thank you Alan, Kayley and Ben!

I contacted Alan at Cogan Contractors about a quote he had provided in April 2016 to install a new 3-ply support beam on my deck.

We discussed my requirements over the phone and he agreed to do the job as originally quoted the previous year. He and his crew were able to get to it an a couple of days and had it installed in no time.

Alan was fully aware of the code requirements and did an excellent job. I would recommend him and his crew for any work you may have.

We have a beautiful new deck replacing our old ugly one because of Cogan Contractors Inc

So glad we ordered this company. The work was done very professionally and efficiently. The guys gave us a lot of useful information and helpful suggestion

These guys know their craft very well. Highly recommended

Thank you Alan.

Great communication with Alan to work with my schedule. Once on site the job was finished in a timely manner. No complaints.

We recently needed two gates repaired because they've never worked properly. I contacted Cogan Contractors by email to get a quote and in less than 48 hours, they had replied to me, come to me house to view the gates, and given me an estimate, including full details about how they would repair the gates. We hired them to do the work, and they had it completed even sooner than expected and for an even lower price than they originally quoted. We were very pleased with the work, our gates work perfectly, and the customer service was excellent throughout the entire process. We communicated numerous times by email and I always received prompt replies with answers to all of my questions. We will without a doubt use Cogan Contractors again for any type of work we need done.

After having interviewed three different contractors we decided to hire Cogan Contractors to build our fence. Alan and his team are hard working, very professional and did a great job. They respected their budget and their timeline and have been very helpful. There has been no surprise. I’m planning to hire them again next year for a different project (deck construction).

We are so thrilled with our new fence! Alan and crew were exceptional to deal with from start to finish. Alan is an excellent communicator and a very skilled tradesman. We so greatly appreciated him keeping us in the loop as the process unfolded. Our new fence was not an easy task. We had multiple challenges: We have an older home that had existing fences that borders 4 other neighbours, we had a tree on our fence line, there was a wonderfully timed April snow storm mid-build...ughhh, there was difference in yard grading between yards etc... Alan took in all in stride and worked diligently. The result is a gorgeous new fence.

I highly recommend Cogan Contractors In. I am so glad that we chose his company.

Allen and the Cogan crew were trustworthy, professional and on time. Allen met the agreed on timelines and answered all questions and more. He offered his expertise and helped us make sound decisions for renovating our basement. I came across their contact information on this website and compared a number of quotes. He provide a great service for competitive prices! Highly recommended!!

Alan and his crew are very reliable and professional. They always reply to our questions in reasonable amount of time. They went above and beyond to make sure we have everything we need to pass inspection by taking the initiative and contacting the inspector. They are very willing to give me the pros and cons on various renovating decisions so we can make an informed choice. Their work is good and they are very tidy and clean. We will definitely recommend Alan and look forward to working with him in future projects.

I have never been more impressed in my life. They were so professional and by far exceed my expectations. Cogan contractors are hands down the best.

Cogan Contractors worked on a wall at the U of A within a limited timeframe that the repair had to be completed in. Not only did they accommodate me in doing the job as quickly as possible, working whenever they could as soon as they could, they never went outside of the predicted budget. The repair was well done, with them making multiple trips to ensure it was fixed throughly. Great contractors, would definitely recommend and hire again!

We are more than pleased with the quality provided by Alan's services.

Alan was a pleasure to work with. He promptly provided an estimate . Kept me informed daily, what he expected to accomplish. Quality results and materials, professional service and the final price was the exact price as quoted.

I would highly recommend him.

Our experience with Alan and his team was exceptional. Alan was quick to provide a quote, his team arrived promptly on the day that the work was to commence, and despite doing the work quickly, it was done to a very high quality. In addition, the yard was left clean and tidy after the work was done.

When I compare the craftsmanship of Alan's work to other fences recently completed in our neighborhood, it is second to none. He discussed wood choices and structural considerations with us, and really exemplified the term "trusted advisor". I would highly recommend him.

Cogan Contractors did an excellent job and in a very timely manner. I am very satisfied with their work. The final cost was exactly what the estimate said. They also did a thorough clean up after the job was complete.

WOW WOW WOW !!! Five thumbs up for Alan and his crew !!

They built me a HUGE deck using brown treated wood as well as the Regal Railing System with lights. They finished within the time line they gave me and within the budget they quoted me. There was no goofing off on the work site. They worked hard the entire time they were there. Their commitment to the fine craftsmanship of their work clearly shows through in their finished product. Every step of the way Alan kept me informed and asked my input. At no time did he make me feel like I was annoying him or bothering him. Even when I sent him texts on Sunday evening cause I had a question about something.

There are no words to describe what an amazing job they did. Alan was there to make any changes I had, fine tune any measurements issues that arose, ensure I was at all times pleased and got exactly what I wanted. I was treated like I was his most important customer. You will not regret hiring Alan and his crew they truly are amazing.

I will definitely hire them again for any other work I have and would recommend them for anything you have as well. I just wish I could share a better before picture of my deck to show you what an amazing job they did for me because pictures speak louder than words.

Thank You Alan and your crew - you guys NAILED IT !!!

There are not enough words to describe how pleased we are with our new deck and the services that Alan and his crew provided. Friends and family as well are in awe with the beauty and craftsmanship of our new deck!

Alan is very professional from design, to my additional requests, to updating me in the budget (for my changes) to providing me with suggested options when I was in need of advice

The crew showed up on time every day, rain or shine, and performed their work with professionalism, integrity and respect. Every evening the work site was clean and garbage removed

Alan contacted us after completion to make sure everything was good and that we were pleased with the job!!!

Alan has completed other jobs for me including complete kitchen Reno and has replaced a half wall on my stairs with a beautiful bannister. Super happy with these jobs and have more work coming up for Cogan Contractors!

I had Cogan Contractors extend and replace an existing cantilevered deck. They had to replace a rotted joist, tear the old one down and build the new one. The workmanship was excellent and they were so courteous, polite and Alan kept me informed all through the project. They also did a great job of cleaning up. I made changes part way through and Alan kept with his original quote. It was an extremely positive experience from the initial contact to the completion of the job. I am ecstatic and I highly recommend this company. He is honest, accommodating and and excellent tradesman. I am having him back to do further work.

Thanks Alan and your crew for giving me a beautiful deck.

Alan and his crew are amazing people. The fence that they built for us is unreal! This is the second time I have used Cogan Contractors and it will not be my last. I really appreciate how great Alan is with communication. He responds same day to inquiries and questions which I've never experienced before with other trades. Cogan Contractors is super thorough with each of their jobs and really spends the time to ensure that each of their projects is fantastic. They really believe in the importance of a quality job and really take pride in what they do (which doesn't go unnoticed!!) . When they put up our fence everything down to the last detail was thought of (they put a beautiful decorative insert inside the gate, hauled away all the dirt from the post holes that they dug and even cleaned up tiny little dirt pieces that landed on the lawn after!)

If you're looking for quality workmanship, respectful communication, very fair pricing, on time completion, and a finished project that's unreal then don't hesitate in hiring Cogan Contractors.

Great service, great finish, they built the deck to the high standard that I wanted, I showed them what I wanted and I got it all and more. I was at work when it was been built and was happy to come home and see the great work done and NOT come home to a nightmare situation, highly recommend this company and will get their service back for any future projects, also does a great job of cleaning up any left over materials.

Amazing professional work. In two days our back yard was transformed into a welcoming, comfortable space that was usable immediately. The crew was respectful, engaging and did a thorough clean-up.

Cogan Contractors replaced our existing fence with a solid, well constructed, attractive new fence. They were able to modify the structure to accommodate a tree trunk. This and other adaptations needed because of site issues were fully discussed with us prior to the changes being made. The work site was kept tidy and fully cleaned up on completion of the work. The job was completed on time and on budget. We would have no hesitation in hiring Cogan for additional projects.

I am very happy with the results. The deck that was replaced was unusual in that it was cantilevered on the floor joists from the house. They had to deal with rot on the existing joists and had to insert new joists inside of the wall of the home. The work was excellent and they where on time, within budget and very courteous.

A great experience from start to finish. Alan and his crew worked quickly and with an eye for detail. They demolished and removed the previous fence and built a new fence on site very rapidly. We are very pleased with how the fence looks and our neighbors have commented on how nice the fence is and how quickly it went up. We hope to have Alan build a deck and patio area for us in the coming months.

We are very happy with our fence that Alan and his team did for us! We recommend him to anyone that is looking to get their fence done!

Alan and his crew did a great job with our fence. They were efficient and built a fence just as we had envisioned. They left the job site tidy when they were done. Alan was a pleasure to deal with. He was prompt with his responses and very transparent about costs. The cost ended up being more than initially quoted because of the amount of hedge removal required. We would definitely recommend him and his team!

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It is an amazing experience to work with this group. They are incredibly skilled, kind and professional. As a family whose work was affected by the fires in Fort McMurray they were more then accommodating when it came to terms of payment. They are an absolute pleasure to work with and I will be calling them again for any project I am doing in the future. 👍

We have an existing deck that is out of shape and require a complete makeover, after reviewing 4 quotes, we chose Alan based on value and positive reviews. We had some specific design requirements and Alan seemed to understand our needs and confident in accommodating them. During the project, Alan updated us with pictures whenever possible and kept communication whenever needed a decision, this helped us to visualize the final product before its completion. No surprise, the finished deck is exact what we wanted and better. I highly recommend Alan and his crew for your outdoor projects, they are efficient, reasonable priced, and know what they are doing.

Alan and his team built a deck on my new duplex in October, being a new home owner I did not realize the deck was built on the property line and there was no room for the fence. I brought this to Alan's attention and he immediately began to rectify the problem. The attention to customer satisfaction is very impressive.

I would highly recommend Cogan Contractors to anyone.

Best contractor we've ever had. All 3 gentlemen were prompt, hard working, respectful, excellent with out old dog, but above all the workmanship was superior. They use the best of the lumber delivered by a 3rd party. They will go back and exchange any warped or damage lumber and have it replaced with acceptable lumber. The owner Alan, goes through the entire project at the end of the job to ensure everything is perfect. They also did some nice extras for us just because I mentioned a few things. We felt that their pricing is very reasonable. We would recommend this team of professionals to anyone who needs a good contractor. Thank you Alan and your awesome team.

Doug & Kathy R.

Our condominium board hired Cogan Contractors to replace three decks in our complex. From the demolition of my old deck to the finishing of the new deck the crew was very professional and pleasant to deal with. Highly recommend this company.

We strongly advise against hiring this company to complete any project as communication is strongly lacking and the professional manner the owner exhibits is almost on the line of harassing and bullying. We now feel unsafe in our house.

#1 – We had left specified drawings indicating our specifications on the job site as well as via email. At the end of day 1 of the project, we noticed that our drawings were not adhered to. Alan (director and owner) decided to do job differently because he thought it was better. At no time was this communicated to us. But, as the job was 1/2 done, we decided to let it go.

#2 - We asked at the onset if he accepted credit card for payment – he said he did. That was our determining factor on hiring this company as we had another company quote but they did not accept cc. After the job was almost complete, I heard from a previous client that the company does not accept credit cards. As surprised as we were to hear that, we then asked him if this was the case? Alan said he doesn’t take credit cards. We were shocked as this was why we chose this contractor to complete this job.

#3 – After stating there was no other way we could pay. He said there would be a 3% surcharge to use credit card. Again we were shocked as this was not mentioned at any time previous. As well, that 3% surcharge to use credit card is prohibited by MC and VISA. We mentioned this to Alan and he states we should pay for this service. We do not agree as it is prohibited.

#4 – Alan asked us to call him which we did because we had to clear this up and he started to yell at my husband and proceed to call husband names (very strong explicit names which I will not detail here). Alan quit the job (with the deck not 100% complete and the fence posts not touched) and finished the 'conversation' by yelling that he was going to sue me and lien my house. At that point, we no longer felt safe with that company on our property. We asked him to let us know what things he left on our property and we would leave them on the drive way.

#5 - We then asked for an invoice to be sent for work done so we could be done with this matter. After numerous harassing emails from Alan he finally sent an invoice for entire project. We will not pay for entire project as entire project was not completed. We asked him to send a revised invoice for work done so that we can pay. He has refused.

Update - Sadly as issues still unresolved, we decided to pay the full invoice for work not done in order to alleviate the amount of stress this situation has placed on us.

After this horrible experience, we will never go with a small time contractor/company again. After receiving multiple harassing emails from owner, this has left us feeling unsafe in our own house, vulnerable and appalled that a professional would treat his customers like this.

Very pleased with the timely, courteous, professional service we receive. New fence looks great.

Very fast and friendly service. It was a pleasure to deal with Alan and his team.

Alan was a pleasure to work with throughout my entire project. He communicated everything very clearly and stayed true to his initial quote. He arrived on time and clearly provided a timeline for the job. Overall I am very satisfied with the entire process and the work performed & would certainly look at hiring Cogan Contractors again.

In this fast paced world in which we all live, it is a rare occasion that one crosses path with such professionalism and care. Alan and his team are a RARE find and we cannot sing their praises enough. From start to finish, Mr Alan Cogan made the construction process seamless. His work is of high quality and he excels at finishing. I was quite impressed with his pricing and can honestly say that it was quite refreshing to not feel taken advantage of as a customer. Alan was both fair and honest to work with. We highly recommend COGAN CONTRACTING INC and should we have any further construction needs, big or small, Alan is the man for the job!!!

Thank you, Alan!

Bobbi & Todd

CLAY&CUPCAKES INC

We Cogan Contractors recently to build a bar in our basement. We found them to be very honest, trustworthy and very professional at all times. The quality of the work was very good indeed and they went out of their way to please us. I would recommend Cogan Contractors completely to anybody in need of contractors. We are very pleased with the finished project and receiving complimentary comments already from friends.

Was very impressed with the quick response and quality and workmanship by Cogan Contractors. Very professional

I would highly recommend them

I am beyond impressed with Alan's work. I contacted Cogan contractors because I desperately needed some deck repairs and a railing. Alan responded to my inquiry the same day and made it out the same week to complete the job in the busy summer months!! Alan and his helper are super professional and great to work with. The job they did on the deck railing is unreal, after they left my fiancé and I kept looking at it kept saying that we couldn't believe how fantastic it looked. Cogan contractors obviously have a love for the trade as their attention to detail does not go unnoticed! I would hire this company again in a heartbeat and wouldn't even bother contacting anyone else for a quote because Alan's price was very fair. They have my business for life! Next year when I need a fence for my new build I know who I will be calling.

I would be giving them more than 5 stars if possible.

After reviewing different deck builders, we selected Cogan Contractors because we were so impressed with Alan Cogan's customer-service focus and old-fashioned professionalism. It was a pleasure to have Alan and his team at our home, and we couldn't be more pleased with the end result.

Alan quickly responded to our inquiry via TrustedPros and provided us a very reasonable written quote for our project - which never changed even though our deck concept evolved significantly. Alan also made time in his ultra-busy schedule to accommodate our summer-sensitive deck project.

It is refreshing to see a small company with a huge work ethic and a 'whatever it takes' attitude. For example, our deck stairs were substantially altered to better suit our needs and one of Alan's super-courteous staff members, Matt, single-handedly removed about 200 lbs of concrete slag under an old fence post.

Alan Cogan is an honest man and a very talented carpenter whose sole focus is building the dreams of his clients. He is also a very respectful listener and super-engaged project communicator who faithfully delivered every promise to us.

Our family is delighted to offer an unconditionally positive reference to Cogan Contractors for any type of carpentry project, big or small.

Alan and his co-worker appeared within 4 days of my contacting him. I was very pleased with the job and worksite was clean. He's in my speed dial now. Thank you Alan, Very professional.

Alan and his crew really delivered on their promise to build an excellent fence as quick as possible. They were quick, courteous, affordable, professional and skilled. You would not regret getting a quote on your project.

Excellent communication by Alan's team. Good price and excellent job performance

Quick, very good communication and clean.

Our fence was done on time, on budget and it looks excellent. One of the most complicated parts of a fence is getting it straight and level, our fence is perfect.

Thank you very much for doing this.

Full Kitchen Renovations were quoted and scheduled to be completed in 8 Days. Job was completed on time. Good crew, and an accommodating company. Cogan Contractors had no problems changing materials, making decisions mid project, and taking different directions from us during the renovation.

Cogan Contractors was able to make great decisions when it came to flooring materials for our bathroom renovation. We didn't have to worry about anything, and knew the job would be done efficiently with minimum disruption to our customers.

Finally, all remaining small jobs got completed and any items that needed to be altered, or repaired were done promptly and professionally.

We will use Cogan Contractors again.

I have to say Alan did an amazing job of selecting, preparing and installing our walnut live edge mantle.

At first we weren't exactly sure what we wanted or what would work for our living room but Alan pointed out the options and made great suggestions that we agreed with. He also chose an amazing piece of walnut for the mantle that had to be cut to just right to fit into the corner over the fireplace.

The end result is a stunning centerpiece of our living room. I had the guy from Shaw over to fix a problem recently and he remarked how great it looked! I would have no hesitation bringing Alan back to do future work for us.