Mike's Home Rejuvenation

We do not recommend this company. They are expensive, slow and disappointing. We are posting this review because we made our decision, in part, due to the positive online reviews and as we rely on reviews to make our decisions, want the truth out there on our project.

Mike’s Home Rejuvenation was owned by Mike and Jay until the end of the 8th week of work on our basement when we were advised Jay left the business. Mike did our estimate, Jay was the lead onsite to the end of the 8th week.

Mike’s quote to finish our basement was 30% higher than every other quote. However, Mike was available to start quickly (we know better than to go with a crew that is available but wanted a home gym due to the pandemic) so we went with Mike.

Mike’s quote said the job would be done in 5 weeks max. The job took 10 1/2 weeks. When we spoke to Mike & Jay about the delay (at the end of 6 weeks) Jay walked off the job for the day because he was really upset that we were unhappy with the delay.

We were told at the outset that the crew finishes at 1:30 p.m. on Fridays (they left at 10:30 and 11 on a couple of occasions. They worked until 1:30 possibly once or twice) . For the majority of the job it was a two person crew. One of the crew also left at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.

When Jay and the worker arrived on the first day they asked “what are we doing here”? Not a good start. Neither Jay nor the worker had power tools and borrowed ours for the first week until theirs arrived.

The crew never planned ahead: they were constantly leaving to buy screws and other supplies. They always went together, even when just one person was required for the pickup.

Mike’s quote should have included all work as the basement didn’t change after the quote, nor did the scope of work. Jay insisted on charging extra for shoring up one wall Mike was told would be an issue and for finishing the inside of a closet.

Mike said the crew would sweep daily. Jay started sweeping daily after almost a week when he left 3 inch screws on the stairs into the basement and one of us stepped on one and slipped going downstairs.

Jay didn’t know you had to tape vapour barrier in order for it to do its job. If this crew did your work before September 2020, you paid for a useless item.

One of the crew urinated on our neighbour’s house, instead of using the washroom provided for their exclusive use in the basement.

The only bright spots in our work with this company are Phil and Kevin. Phil came onto our site on week 8 for a couple of days and got a tonne of work done. When Jay & the worker left the company, Phil was our primary worker and he powered through and got the job done. Both Phil and Kevin had to correct many problems left behind by Jay and the worker and they did good work – they’re the reason this is a 2 star and not a 1 star review.

Mike and his team transformed our living room, dining room, kitchen, hallway and sunroom. We are so thrilled with our space now! I highly recommend them for a variety of reasons: 1) they show up when they say they will (sometimes unusual with contractors), 2) they stay on schedule, 3) their workmanship is great, and 4) the price quoted is price you pay.

You won’t be disappointed!!

Deb and Todd, Carlisle

The folks at Mike's Home Rejuvenation truly are "trusted pros". They have done amazing work at my home and I couldn't be happier with the results. But, what's best is that Mike and he team are super friendly, courteous and professional. They are fully transparent and highly dependable. I would highly recommend them and never hesitate hiring them again!

So far, we are in the middle of renewing our kitchen. Mike and his great crew have been courteous, helpful, funny and mostly professional! Even tho we have a bit to go, I would hire Mike and his team again for any of my future projects! You will not be sorry hiring Mike and his team!

Mike and his team did a fantastic job replacing our carpet with new flooring, refacing our fireplace and repainting our house. They are an honest and professional team. From the detailed quotes all the way through to the finished product. Very communicative with us on scheduling and progress. When one design element didn’t work out as we planned they were very helpful in finding another solution. Their painter is fast and did an amazing job. We would highly recommend this group.

Thank you Mike, Alex, Tara and Jay!!

Our gardens had become quite overgrown. Mike and crew did a wonderful job restructuring everything including all the clean up during and after. Punctual, affordable. Would definitely recommend.

I met Mike while he was working on my neighbors place and thought that he looked like a hard worker. I approached him and he was very polite and professional. I liked the fact that he clearly articulated the "rules of engagement", to help prevent any miscommunication.

We agreed on a scope and timing of work. Mike kept me informed about the timing and was very punctual. I'm a PM, so that is important. He and his partner executed on the defined scope of work and completed well within a reasonable time.

Key special considerations:

On time

Cleaned up after themselves, (which is major)

Where extremely nice to my family and dogs (another major)

Never complained!!!!!!

Mike and his partner come with the highest recommendations.

Mike and his wife were hired to cleanup two garden beds outside the front of our home. For a very reasonable price, they were able to quickly edge the garden and remove the all the weeds and grass that had crept in over the years.

They'll be returning soon to complete the transformation by laying down some mulch. We will most likely be hiring them for additional work to help improve the appearance of the gardens in our backyard.