Constructing Spaces / Build Plan

The Constructing Spaces team (CS) recently completed (December 2018) a major renovation to the main floor and kitchen of our house and, based on our experience, we cannot recommend them highly enough.

From the very outset, the CS team had a clear and transparent approach to planning, scoping and budgeting and they readily answered and discussed all our (many!) questions to ensure we understood everything to our satisfaction. They also made it very clear they were committed to delivering the project on-time and on-budget (which we placed a premium on, as the cost was significant to us and our family had to move out for the duration of the renovation) and ensuring we were happy with the end result.

From the planning, through to physical renovation and completion, CS were in constant communication with us (via phone, email/project website or in-person) to both update us on progress and discuss any decision points or questions we had. We can’t understate how important to us this timely communication element was as it provided a high degree of comfort to us by ensuring we were always well-informed and clearly showed that CS truly valued their commitments to us a client.

Not unexpectedly, we encountered several unforeseen issues during the project (such as sub-standard installation of some appliances by a sub-contractor) however once we advised CS they responded immediately and these issues were addressed within 24 hours or less.

Upon completion of the renovation, the final cost came in slightly under the budget, we moved back into our home on schedule and are now enjoying our beautiful new open-concept main floor and kitchen.

Having worked for years in the Oil & Gas capital projects business, we know how difficult it is to finish a project of quality, on budget and on schedule, so kudos to CS for strongly delivering on all three of these aspects!

The Constructing Spaces Team is committed to customer service - I can attest to that and more! They guided us through the construction process, working alongside our designer, adding a lot to the integrated team by letting us know what was feasible. Their attention to finishing details was fantastic. Their team of sub-contractors are really talented and really complement each other. The project was delivered on-time and on-budget which is a rare find when you are completing home renovations. I really recommend giving this well experienced and motivated team a chance to help you deliver on your vision!

We were impressed with the detailed estimate presented to us before the renovation started, and thrilled when the costs came in slightly under budget at the conclusion of the job. Anyone from the team who entered my home was courteous, professional and clean. We were in constant communication with our project manager and all questions were answered in a timely manner. Constructing Spaces is the number one company I recommend to any friends or family doing improvements to the inside or outside of their home.

March of this year we moved into our new house with an undeveloped walkout basement, for us this was an opportunity to build a space that our entire family would enjoy and could connect us to our happy places in the world! Using the inspiration from our love of wine and whiskey, Italy and Montana, the Constructing Spaces Team designed a concept that truly incorporated everything we wanted and more! From start to finish the Constructing Spaces Team was easy to work with, and accommodating to our family's schedule. The team was able to exceed our expectations working with our budget and creating a beautiful design that utilizes our space to create our favourite space in our house. The Constructing Spaces Team extends beyond the core group and every trade who came into our house was as respectful and professional as we could have asked for. Their finishing speaks for itself and we are beyond happy with the final product and the lifetime of memories we are going to create in our dream space. We highly recommend the Constructing Spaces Team to anyone who wants excellent communication, custom design, on time, and on budget execution with superior finishing. In the end all we can say is THANK YOU!!!!

Arif and his team came out to give us a detailed breakdown quote on everything, and after lots of good advice from them, we decided to engage them to work on a fence (fortress style, 4x6 posts). They brought out a team that was passionate about wood (seriously), professional and timely, and even did some additional work like putting concrete posts upon our request. They cleaned up nicely, the fence door fits like a glove, and I would not hesitate to bring them on again!

Arif and his team were simply amazing. Considering the situation we provided him, it was really impressive. The timeline was tight and he was dealing with us (a family with a 17 month old and 1 month old) because we were living in the house during the renovations.

As a family, this was our first major home renovation. I believe we underestimated how hard it would be to live through the construction. That said, Arif did warn us and I believe he thought we were crazy (for which I know he had good reason).

Throughout the process, his team were very professional and considerate of us. We did have some concerns during the renos and Arif and his team handled our concerns in such a professional manner. Not only were they dealing with reno newbies, but sleep deprived reno newbies.

Along the way, my wife added to the scope of the project. Each time the budget was adjusted and the communication was on point. All parties were in agreement before any additional work was conducted.

In the end, the project was on time and only slight over budget. Two things I thought were simply unheard of.

I'd recommend Arif and his team in a heartbeat. We will definitely be using Arif and his team for any future home renovations or if (or rather 'when' according to my wife) we choose to build a home.

Constructing Spaces was excellent to work with. We were given a 7 week timeline for our basement reno and they were right on time. Their entire team takes pride in their work and the quality is exceptional. I'm so happy we decided to hire them!

Just finished my second renovation with Constructing Spaces, just like the first one, it turned out perfect, on time and under budget!! I've had so many compliments from friends and family on this Irish Pub project. The Constructing Spaces Team followed through with open communication and professionalism from design to finish and I'll admit that this was not an easy project by any means. I'm definitely calling them for phase 3 of my basement!!!!

The Constructing Spaces team was amazing to work with. Honest, open and friendly. Their quote was highly detailed, and we were advised if our product selection was going to affect the overall price. The subcontracting team was amazing, and dedicated professionals who took a lot of pride in their work. Highly recommended.

We had an overall good experience with the hiring of Constructing Spaces. Arif and Gina were customer focused, for example, making sure we were aware if any sub-contractors would be arriving early or late. They were respectful of our residence, for example, putting down proper floor and carpet covering and actually changing it once through the process. They also helped us negotiate through a sub-contractor issue of the bathroom sinks not being positioned exactly where we had requested. We felt the proposed solution was appropriate from both a fix and cost solution.

Both Arif and Gina are very pleasant people and we enjoyed having them in our home, and yes, will certainly use their services again.