Column and Joist is a leading residential and commercial renovation company based out of Toronto. We pride ourselves on creating quality, lifelong projects to perfectly suit our client’s needs. From a small bathroom renovation to a complete tear down and rebuild, our transparent Better Built process leads you through the project and leaves our clien read more...
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We needed our master bathroom updated so we got AMJ contracting to do the remodel for us. Right from the beginning they were very professional and courteous to us. The finishing detail was amazing and they were fast. Great job, I would have them renovate for me again.
We wanted to thank Matic Construction on making our outdoor oasis complete. Anto and his team designed and constructed an outdoor cedar shower that looks amazing and is functional for our needs. They went above and beyond making sure that, at each stage of construction, we were completely satisfied. They were thorough, neat and, above all, available when we had any questions. I would highly recommend Matic Construction for any renovation project.
I hired Better Built Reno to overhaul 2 floors of my house (installed hardwood, baseboard, new bathroom vanities, wall paint, paint stairs, new closet doors). Evan and his team were responsive all the way. They were very transparent with their quote and timelines to complete the project. Minor setbacks were addressed quickly and communication was constant. The end result was a completed project that was on-budget and on time. Due to the high quality of work I would recommend Better Built Reno to any of my friends.
The Better Built team lead by Evan did an amazing job with the bathroom in our investment property located in Etobicoke. They were on time to start working and cleaned up after each work day. They set the daily expectations and was very easy to work with. They were all extremely professional and polite.
I will definitely use this crew for other planned renovations.
Evan and crew, it was a delight working with you all and look forward to the next project.
Cheers! Jacque T.
Better built did a great job to build us our dream home. We had the main floor completely rebuilt from opening up the main floor, tiles and redoing the kitchen. Everything turned out very well and some better than we expected. It did take longer than expected but it seems to be the nature of renovations. Overall, we're very happy with the outcome and we want to thank Better Built for their professionalism and walking us through this whole process it was great and we love our new home. Thanks!
My wife and I first noticed the quality of Better Built Renovations' work while house hunting and seeing one of the properties they renovated. This made an impression, and when we purchased our home we decided to go with BBR after consulting numerous other contractors thanks to Evan's friendly, easy going professionalism.
We wanted to update our 50's era bungalow to a modern living space which included removal of a load bearing wall for an open concept space. This was our first major renovation project and Evan, Howard, and the BBR team happily answered all of our questions and addressed our concerns. They worked with us in selecting our own materials and finishes and bringing our vision of home to life. They also worked with us to ensure the project would fit within our budget. Although there were delays in the timeline of the project, Evan kept in constant communication with us to keep us apprised of the status of the work. When Evan was unavailable he ensured that another member of the team would be in touch.
Evan and his team took full ownership of their work, correcting mistakes without complaint and ensuring that everything met both his and our standards. Overall, we are very pleased with the work that BBR has done and would look to them again for future projects.
Absolutely fantastic job! We were in a bind and Evan came to the rescue more times than we can count. The usual nightmares with contractors is that they take too many jobs and are unable to deliver what they promise. Of course, there are always hiccups along the way (which is understandble) but BB Renos delivered in the end as expected!
I had my main floor washroom renovated by Better Business Renovation. They always addressed my concerns right away. The project started and finished in the respective time frame provided. Their workers showed up in a timely manner throughout the project. I was pleased with the how quickly they completed the job. I would gladly recommend Better Business Renovations to my friends and family. I love my new washroom.
Deborah
My parents renovated the entire main and second floor of their 30 year old home. Better Built and their team did a fantastic job! They are very knowledgeable, professional and highly efficient. Our friends and family who've visited since the reno love the home and have asked to be referred to this contractor as well. We can't say enough great things about them and will definitely be recommending them in the future.
We wanted to renovate our basement by removing the structural walls and turning our basement into an open concept layout. When we met Eric, he took the time to answer our many questions and draft a design. After speaking with him we realized that this company won’t compromise on quality to become more competitive. Yes, we had unexpected delays, however they were all addressed and in the end, we got the basement that we were promised. Everyone from the owners to the tradesmen who worked on my home were all very attentive, responsive and courteous. I would highly recommend Better Built Renovations to anyone.
Column and Joist has a TrustScore™ of 4.0. The average TrustScore™ for other businesses providing similar services in Toronto and the surrounding areas is 3. For detailed information on how TrustScore is calculated, click here to learn more.
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Customer Reviews | Last 12 Months | All Time |
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Total Received | 0 | 13 |
Approved | 0 | 12 |
Unverified | 0 | 1 |
Suspicious | 0 | 0 |
Overall Rating | 4.6/5 |
Complaints Received | Last 12 Months | Last 3 Years |
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Suppliers & Creditors | 0 | 0 |
Employees & Sub-Contractors | 0 | 0 |
Transparency | |
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Posted License Information | Not yet provided |
Posted Liability Insurance | Available upon request |
Posted Workers Compensation | Yes |
Company Website | Yes |
Social Media Profiles | Not yet provided |
Endorsed by Peers | Yes |
In Business Since | 1999 |
Member of TrustedPros Since | 2015 |
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We would like to highly recommend Better Built Renovations and their excellent work. It has been an absolute pleasure to partner with them on numerous projects. Working along side Better Built Renovations brought all the projects we were a part of to great success. The work ethic, skill knowledge and openness for collaboration sets them apart from many.
Column and Joist is a leading residential and commercial renovation company based out of Toronto. We pride ourselves on creating quality, lifelong projects to perfectly suit our client s needs. From a small bathroom renovation to a complete tear down and rebuild, our transparent Better Built process leads you through the project and leaves our clients feeling completely satisfied that their renovation is being handled with care and experience.
Column and Joist was awarded Best of TrustedPros in 2016 for General Contracting in Scarborough.
Main contact(s) | Kirk Ellis |
Alternate Phone Numbers | 647-625-8146, |
Affiliations or other locations: | Concept Renovations & Development / Toronto (Rated 4.9 / 5) |
Listed with TrustedPros since: | 2015 |
Residential work | Yes |
Commercial work | Yes |
Warranty | Up to 5 years depending on project scope. |
Accepts credit cards | Yes |
Year established | 1999 |
Offers financing | No |
24 Hour emergency service | No |
Legal structure | Incorporated |
Licensing information | Contact Column and Joist to request licensing info. |
Insurance information | Insurance information available upon request |
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