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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I've work with Evan and the team at Column and Joist numerous times over the last 5 years. They have handled everything from simple wall removals/new beams, to framing a new Triplex from the ground up. Working with them has always been very professional and as stress-free as construction ever gets.
My husband and I are very happy with the kitchen renovation that was completed by Concept Renovations. From the sales to the project management the project was explained and completed with excellent attention to details.
Rod and Evan were able to both quickly understand and flawlessly execute the work that I wanted done.
There were only a few minor hiccups and they were dealt with professionally and expediently.
I would especially like to highlight Rod's outstanding communication during the project. He is constantly in touch with updates and is always accessible for questions.
The service provided was exceptional. All the work was completed in a thorough detailed and excellent manner. I have renovated previous properties with other contractors in the past, and none has delivered the skills and quality of workmanship like this company did. I would definitely recommend them for any of your home renovation projects.
This is our third project with Rod Menezes. We consider ourselves fortunate to work with him. He delivers budget-conscious ideas, enthusiasm, experience, and a commitment to the highest client communications and service.
For this project, Rod turned our half-finished basement into storage and work areas. He also turned our mechanical room into a clean bright laundry room. The list of everything he did is almost too long to mention, but we now have a storage room separated by sliding mirrored doors (making the room look larger) and a work area with new lighting and flooring, and more electrical sockets. Rod also refurbished a partly-used bathroom (moving a door in the process) and added a sump-pump. To our Mechanical Room he added cabinetry and outlets and installed a new washer/dryer/sink. He also replaced a window; fixed an interior door, gave us a new exterior door (with weatherstripping), and added insulation and new lights. Rod also came up with a way to provide more heat in the winter.
Everything Rod did ended up being better than planned and he was able to improve on all our suggestions. When we had a surprise kitchen flood, he stepped in and had his guys fix everything while they were working on the basement project (couldn't have been happier).
And to top it all off, Rod did almost all the work while we were adhering to Covid-19 guidelines. Rod put the people who worked for him first, and while the job took longer as a result, people continued working and did it safely. He provided a regularly updated schedule showing who was in the house and what they were doing, and took photographs along the way to show progress.
We mentioned that this is the third time we've worked with Rod and his team. Rod also upgraded our second-floor bathroom and later turned our attic into a bedroom with an adjoining bathroom. Our home is better for having Rod working in it, and we can't sing his praises enough.
We are absolutely thrilled with our home reno! If you're looking to do a renovation, look no further - this is the contractor you should call! Rod is exceptionally organized, hardworking, and had many great solutions for us. He is passionate about his work and consistently went the extra mile for us. Our little bungalow had many challenges (asbestos, structural. electrical, plumbing), but thanks to Rod and his Concept Renos team we were able to move into our new home knowing that everything had been done the right way and within our budget! 10 out of 10 experience!
My husband and I are extremely happy with the master bathroom renovation completed by Concept Renovations.
The project was on budget and on time.
We loved getting daily updates using the software call Buildertrend.
We are strongly recommend Concept Renovations.
Rod is very professional and organized. We can follow the renovation through an app on our phone, checking the progress with daily entries, photos, schedules etc.
Also, he pays attention to details, doing a clean and well finished work.
I contacted Concept Renovations to complete my kitchen renovation and I am very satisfied with the final result.
Rod was very helpful with the kitchen design, budget and schedule.
Hi Sarah,
It was pleasure to work on your renovation and to transform the look of your kitchen, your review is much appreciated.
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.
Column and Joist has a TrustScore™ of 4.2. 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 | 4 | 29 |
Approved | 1 | 26 |
Unverified | 3 | 3 |
Suspicious | 0 | 0 |
Overall Rating | 5/5 | 4.7/5 |
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: | Permit Approval / Toronto |
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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