Lighthouse Renovations has accumulating hundreds of satisfied clients along the way. I moved from Ottawa, ON to Edmonton, AB (July/2016) I am not a General Contractor. I am not a handyman service. I do most of the work myself and only subcontract necessary portions to satisfy permit obligations. I've been involved in different aspect read more...
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Craig is a reliable, detail-oriented professional with the skills that span all areas of renovations, including rough carpentry, drywall, ceramic tile installation, plumbing, electrical, stone fireplace, hardwood/laminate installation and the list goes on and on.
He took on a large basement finishing job, and was able to complete it on time and on budget. He pays attention to the detail, and communicates options to homeowners, while offering his recommendations.If there is a concern about any aspect of the work, he is very open to discussing how to achieve the desirable outcome.
He is extremely organized, and cleans up after himself every day. He works very efficiently and is very trustworthy - having left him in the house to work during the day and lock up after he left). I would not hesitate to recommend him for any renovation job, big or small.
We have called Craig back over the years to do many projects, including new hardwood floor installation, basement finishing, porch ceiling tongue and groove plank installation (in the cold Ottawa winter months).
Craig of Lighthouse Renovations did an excellent job completing multiple renovation projects at our house. We very much appreciated the high quality of his work. Also appreciated was his great attention to detail. He was easy to communicate with, dependable and enjoyable to work with. He completed our jobs prior to starting others which was greatly appreciated. In addition, he was always open to discussion about design as the project moved along. His input, suggestions and ideas added great value to our projects. We have had numerous comments on the quality of his projects from friends and family. The projects were always completed on time and on budget which is not always typical of the renovation industry. It was a pleasure to work with Craig.
We were very pleased with the results of each project. Craig Hirtle showed great depth of knowledge as a carpenter/plumber/electrician and provided excellent advice for each aspect of the renovations. He also showed maximum flexibility in allowing us input at every stage and adapted as required. An example of this was the need to replace the entire stack for the bathroom project as an unexpected surprise. He knew his job well so was very efficient and did not make mistakes. He also provided knowledgeable input into products that we purchased, such as tile and flooring and shingles and we never doubted the quality of these products. The end result is that we are highly satisfied with our renovations and strongly recommend his work.
Craig was recommended to us by a neighbour in 2007. Since then he has finished our basement, installed hardwood on 2nd floor and stairs, completely renovated 2 bathrooms and upgraded 1 powder room, crown molding in most rooms, built large deck and has done odd jobs throughout the house. All is work is excellent and Craig can trouble shoot any problem that comes along. He is extremely knowledgeble in every aspect of home renovations, repairs, electrical, plumbing. He leaves the job completed and clean - which is very important to me.
I would highly recommend Craig. You won't be disappointed.
I've hired Craig over the last few years to do various jobs since I'm not a handyman myself and have always been very satisfied with the level of detail and quality of his work. It shows that he takes pride in his work and doesn't shy away from what needs to be done whether it is difficult or easier work to be done. He is usually very quick in completing the job, but not at the expense of being thorough. If timelines are pushed due to competing priorities, he warns you ahead of time.
In addition, he is very communicative and offers insight and options as to what the appropriate course of action would be if you were unclear of the direction you wanted. You should be clear with your expectations so he can properly assess your situation. He is very courteous and has a lot of experience which showed when I spoke with others whom I referred him to. They also said he knew what to do and did things right and quick.
Overall great guy and great worker. Would hire him again for sure.
Craig Hirtle was our contractor here in Ottawa. Really unfortunate to loose him to Lighthouse Renos in Edmonton but happy for you. Craig is very professional and an excellent worker. I liked that he gave us reasonable ideas and rates and was not only personable but to the point. Most of all I like that he explains everything so we know what we are dealing with. Craig even came to Home Depot with me to help me choose materials - this was really impressive to me given renovations can be daunting. We even left Craig a key for our house. My husband and I had Craig back several times for different work - that's says it all - right? I referred Craig to many of my relatives who also were extremely pleased with work done. I rate Craigs' work ethics and workmanship at 10+.
Best of Luck Craig!
Our dealings with Craig were a pleasure from the beginning of the planning through to the end of the work. We especially appreciated Craig's input while we were still planning the work. He had some great ideas that we would not have thought of (and he was a good tie-breaker between my wife and I). We really liked his approach of having us buy the materials (with his input) and him focusing on installation. That simplifies things a lot. His communication was always direct and honest, and we got regular updates on progress, issues, and schedule. We were very happy with the finished work he did on both projects and have enthusiastically recommended him to others. He clearly takes pride in his work and works hard to maintain his reputation in the industry. No hesitation in recommending him. He's a straight-shooter that we trust.
I gutted the bathroom myself and all the pieces were ready for Craig when he went through our pieces to make sure there were no incompatibilities before he did the quote. We walked through the whole process step by step and made a list of little things before he gave us a quote. As a professional painting contractor, I know enough to know that I don't know everything. He laid out each days' objectives and met them.
Lighthouse Renovations has a TrustScore™ of 3.5. The average TrustScore™ for other businesses providing similar services in Edmonton and the surrounding areas is 3. For detailed information on how TrustScore is calculated, click here to learn more.
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Unverified | 0 | 2 |
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Overall Rating | 4.8/5 |
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Suppliers & Creditors | 0 | 0 |
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Posted License Information | Not yet provided |
Posted Liability Insurance | Not yet provided |
Posted Workers Compensation | Yes |
Company Website | No |
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In Business Since | 2004 |
Member of TrustedPros Since | 2016 |
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Give your old, outdated, bathroom a fresh updated look, reconfigure and modernize your fixtures. Bathrooms are the number two rated best return room in your home. Tubs, Showers, toilets, cabinetry, countertops, floor and wall tiles, mirrors, and lighting will re-invent your outdated bathrooms.
Your Kitchen is the number one room for return on your investment in your home. From cabinetry, countertops, fixtures, and tile can make your old, run down kitchen into a beautiful room you want to be in.
Re-develope your unfinished basement into usable living space and create a rec room, kids play area or guest bedroom, bathroom area. Basements give a return on your investment.
Turn your empty backyard into a great summertime entertaining space by adding a cooking, dining and sitting area with a new treated wood or composite deck. Start enjoying your backyard space and stop dreading the chore of mowing.
Get rid of those old stained, buckled, dusty carpets and give your floor a new, easy to clean modern surface with solid wood hardwood or laminate flooring,
Foundation Slab up construction of garages. Framing, windows and doors, garage doors and openers and exterior and interior finishings.
Picking the correct cabinet color, style, quality can make all the difference in your completed project.
Lighthouse Renovations has accumulating hundreds of satisfied clients along the way. I moved from Ottawa, ON to Edmonton, AB (July/2016) I am not a General Contractor. I am not a handyman service. I do most of the work myself and only subcontract necessary portions to satisfy permit obligations. I've been involved in different aspects of construction since 1988, beginning my career in my birth province of Nova Scotia. This has given me extensive knowledge in many aspects of new construction and renovations. My specialties included Kitchen Renos, Bathrooms Renos, Basement Renos, Flooring, Trim and Mouldings, Painting, Drywall, Plumbing, and Decks. My quotes (Not Estimates) are always in a written detailed, legally binding, service contract form. Initial deposits range from 15%-30% depending on your project. I dedicate 100% of my time to your project until it is finished. I do not skip around from project to project dragging out your timeline like a lot of other renovators. Free consultations and quotes are also offered. These are personal visits to your home to discuss your renovation plans, timeline expectations and to answer any questions you may have about the process. Please check my Facebook page for scheduling information. Accepted forms of payments are cash, e-transfer, POS Interac Debit, Major Credit cards with 2.5% premium.
Main contact(s) | Craig Hirtle |
Listed with TrustedPros since: | 2016 |
Residential work | Yes |
Commercial work | No |
Warranty | 13 months after completion of project for breakdowns or failures of products and labor provided by Lighthouse Renovations and its sub contractors. |
Accepts credit cards | Yes |
Year established | 2004 |
Offers financing | No |
24 Hour emergency service | No |
Legal structure | Sole Proprietor |
Licensing information | Contact Lighthouse Renovations to request licensing info. |
Insurance information | Contact Lighthouse Renovations to request insurance details. |
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