Pisces Contracting & Carpentry

My third time working with John at Pisces and I would still hire him again! He was able to translate the idea in my head for a backyard deck into reality, and built exactly what I was thinking!

I'll definitely be calling John back in the spring to enhance my backyard space.

And I've since had 2 neighbours copy his design!!

Jon is on of those professionals that wants to make sure the clients get what they asked for and are completely happy with the finished product. He will give you advise and what he thinks will look good and always make sure you are comfortable with your decision. I recommend Jon for any of your renovations.

John and Jimmy were lifesavers. John responded very quickly to help us out to complete this part of our home renovations. His estimate was detailed and professional. All of the work was completed on time and with high quality. People who have come to our home have commented on how wonderful their work is. They had a number of obstacles to overcome such as working on an older home which can have some surprises along the way. We are very grateful to them both for jumping right in on our home project and doing a superb job!

John took care of some fixes in my basement that I could never get my builder to commit to fixing. He also did some cosmetic work on my front and back decks, which I’m very happy with.

He was super fast, took care of all the details so I didn’t have to worry about anything, and he was very reasonably priced for the service he provided.

John did a great job and I would definitely hire him again!

Recommend John to anyone, and especially if you are super busy and need someone you can trust to manage your project for you.

Holly

We hired John to do framework in our basement, frame a bulkhead and install two doors, one door for a closet in the basement and the other door as part of the utility room framework. John did a professional job keeping in mind the dry wall to be added and kept all his work under code. John kept his rate as agreed and was on time to do the work. We are extremely happy with John's work and would not hesitate to recommend him. We will look to John for our next job.

We hired John as our General Contractor to help out with creating a kitchen in our new home. He managed all the trades people for us and helped us along the way with projects we were taking on ourselves. John was very responsive and kept to timelines very well. He always kept our budget in mind, informing us of any "surprises" and giving us tips on how to save some money to stay within budget. There were a few times where he had to run to another job, leaving us to clean up or finish a couple things however he would leave detailed instructions on how to do so. All in all we are very happy with our kitchen reno, the room is completely transformed and exactly how we imagined.

Over the course of several years I hired John to assist with various home improvement projects, including: a new garage, a sunroom addition, a basement redevelopment following a flood, and to provide assistance in the construction of a new home.

In all cases I found John to be equipped with the skill-set, knowledge, tools and equipment to complete the task at hand within the anticipated time-frame and budgetary constraints.

John was professional, transparent and easy to work with. He would always keep us informed every step of the way and was meticulous in keeping records, receipts, returns exchanges etc...This was the first contractor we have ever used and after all the scary stories we had heard from friends, HGTV and the like we were very skeptical at the outset. Thankfully John delivered on everything he promised, on budget, on time. in a friendly manner and to code!! The garage looks great and is a great addition to our home.

The deck was built very good and strong. Very good ideas from the company.

John from Minds Eye did a very professional finish to our basement. He was involved in every step of the process and communicated very well. His trades people are very friendly, clean, professional, and very good at what they do. When issues did arise, John handled them professionally and made sure they were taken care of to our standard. His Cost Plus invoicing made it a very affordable choice. He wasn't the lowest or the highest quote, but John was definitely the best "bang for our buck." In the end, we have a fantastic basement and it came in under the quote. I will be calling John again for any other future renovations.

We hired John to do a full basement development including a main living space, bedroom, full bathroom and 2 utility areas. We also needed a repair of a poorly constructed area around some floor plates that had moisture issues. John was very thorough, with a clear cut plan for each step of the development and always kept us in the loop regarding progress, budget, and any issues. The repair of the pre-existing defect was done with all proper permits and with great quality of workmanship. All his subcontractors were high quality, with the only small issue arising with some wiring of specially ordered light switches, which I was able to figure out. All the doors, and finishings were matched to the upstairs perfectly, the trim work including rounded corners looks perfect and the California style ceiling looks so much better than the typical popcorn-type. Painting required a few small touch-ups and the flooring (tile in bathroom, carpet in main area, painted concrete in utility rooms) was flawless. Would definitely hire John again for any future renovation needs.

John did an excellent job on our projects. His work met our needs completely. He was able to successfully complete the work in a timely fashion despite the relatively small time window we had for the work done.

Excellent communication with John, excellent quality of work.

We had a bare basement and wanted to add a bedroom, full bathroom, living room, and storage space. We live in a historic home, which has all original wood that we wanted to match for the basement. John did a great job matching the style in the basement to the rest of the house, and the quality of the work was excellent. We are very happy with the final product, and would use John again for future renos.

When my husband decided he wanted to do develop our unfinished basement, my first response was that he should also price out relationship therapists and divorce lawyers. Thank goodness we found In the Mind's Eye. The estimate for the work fell in the middle of the 3 estimates we got but the thing that made the difference was the references for In the Mind's Eye. They were all glowing. I understand why now.

John and his team developed our unfinished basement into a home theater/bar. The final mancave exceeded all of our expectations. John took our poorly worded description, consisting mostly of vague ideas and hand gestures and converted it into exactly what we were hoping for.

He went above and beyond to make sure we understood exactly what he was doing and when questions arose he provided us with options and an idea of the cost behind each option.

He provided us with a very detailed contract at the start of the project and the few changes we requested were documented via change orders and signatures by both parties. There were no surprises at all in the contract or the job.

Every single one of the tradespeople he brought in were professional and polite and the care they took to ensure the main floor of the house remained as clean as possible was fabulous to see. There were no muddy footprints, no dirty handprints and there was a drop cloth on the floor at all times. Obviously drywall dust is pretty pervasive, but they did keep the basement door closed to minimize that as well.

This project came in under our expected budget and far ahead of the schedule we had agreed upon.

John even went ahead and actually connected the surround speakers for my husband, even though that was never part of the scope.

We'd recommend In the Mind's Eye to anyone looking to do a reno.

Great to work with. Met all expectations and was clear and precise with process, costs and timeframes. Had no issues or concerns along the way. Would recommend to others.

Hello,

We recently had our basement completed by Mind's Eye Contracting and could not be more pleased with the finished product and the renovation process. From start to finish everyone was kind, polite and highly professional; as well as easy to work with. John was extremely accommodating with all of our request, his pricing estimates were bang on if not slightly above what the actual cost was, the suppliers for the construction materials were equally as good as the contractors who he uses. Our renovation took two weeks longer than planed but that was not the fault of Minds Eye but delays in the delivery of custom material for our renovation. If we had to do our build over again from start to finish we would only change he lay out and some materials, but would select Minds Eye Contracting to do our renovation and would use them again in any future renovations

Jeff

I had minds eye renovate my basement. I found their work professional and timely.

In The Minds Eye Contracting recently completed the development of our basement - on time, on budget and without hitch, glitch or problem. I would specifically like to commend John Csuhany of In the Minds Eye for his attention to detail, his forthrightness and his excellent communication thoughout the duration of the project. John did exactly as he promised, from beginning to end. His team of specialists were equally competent, courteous and considerate. I enjoyed just standing back and watching it all happen and fall into place, and without hesitation recommend John and In the Minds Eye to anyone wishing to restore / renovate (which John specialises in) or develop.

We had a fantastic experience with John! We are absolutely delighted with the quality of workmanship in our basement. From the initial estimate onwards, all details of the job were very clearly communicated and I was always well informed of what work was being done on a specific day and who would be doing it. Further any decisions were brought to my attention for discussion, and John ensured that I had time to consider options and make the best choice for my family. The sub contractors were just as courteous as John was and definitely took pride in their work as if it was there own home. I have 2 small children, so maintaining cleanliness was paramount to me. John had the work site tidied often and my entry way was kept free of dust and dirt with drop clothes. We would absolutely recommend In The Mind's Eye Contracting to all our friends and neighbours and hope to have John return for another project soon!

I recently contracted In the Mind's Eye Contracting to develop my basement. From the very start, the project went smoothly.

The first step was finding a quality contractor. I searched through the Better Business Bureau and found John Csuhany of In the Mind's Eye Contracting. The next step was the contract. It was well written and very detailed and we sat down and went through it and he made sure I understood all aspects of the project ahead. We discussed the work schedule, the suppliers and the payment terms. He suggested different options for design and products. He proved to be knowledgeable, creative and experienced. All that was left to do now was pick out my materials from the vendor list he supplied me and get to work. Throughout the project, John was very good at keeping me up to date on the schedule of work and how it was progressing. He always advised me which subcontractors/trades would be in my home and on what days and times they would be there. They all treated my home with care and respect. As with any project, things come up and when they did he dealt with them immediately and effectively. Progress payments, as outlined in his contract, were on schedule. The invoicing was clear with copies of receipts attached for any extras, which were minimal and I was informed of. Any changes after the contract was signed were discussed in detail and a change order was written up for authorization before proceeding. All work performed on my home was on the up and up.

If you are thinking of hiring this contractor, then you will be in good hands and can rest assured that you will get a quality job done, on time, on budget and with no hassles. You get what you pay for and I got my monies worth. In an industry where you hear so many horror stories, I am glad to say this was definitely not the case.

I strongly recommend "In the Mind's Eye Contracting".

We would highly recommend John to anyone for many reasons: He does absolutely top notch work, he provides excellent ideas, he keeps an open line of communication with us at all times, he was personally at our home every day, he hires top notch contractors, he really listens and cares about what we want, the work site was kept very clean, he started on time, and finished within the time frame and on budget - including doing the changes and additions we requested. We would hire John again in a heartbeat and highly recommend him! If you want a top notch job with a contractor who is pleasant to work with and who really cares then In the Minds Eye Contracting is for you!

John does good work on agreed timelines and strives to present a professional face to the customer I would hire him again.

In 2009 I hired John Csuhany from Minds Eye Contracting to start the first of a four-stage renovation project on my 70 year old home. Over the ensuing four years, I found John to be open, honest, and enthusiastic about sharing my vision of the finished project. He understood fully the look and style of the era I was aiming for and helped achieve it through his knowledge of suppliers, his craftsmanship, his sub-contractors and his high standards.

John worked within my budget. The lines of communication were always open. Any added expense was always discussed first and agreed upon. There were never any surprises. I found John to be a very good problem-solver in dealing with an old home and the challenges that it sometimes presented.

The custom work is one of the things that gives the house its unique look. John and his team achieved this through the built-in bookshelves, the tile work in the bathroom and kitchen, the refinishing of the original hardwood floors, and all of the woodwork that went into the window casings and doorframes.

My experience working with John was both rewarding and educational. I wouldn't hesitate to hire John again or to recommend him to anyone who is looking for a good, reliable, professional contractor.

Garage upgrade/completion - drywall, insulation, radiant heater installation, pony panel, lighting and electrical installation to facilitate a woodworking shop.

Job went very well, all my expectations of services that should be provided by a good General Contractor were met, and then some.

Communications were timely, descriptive and I appreciated the fact that I was informed of the cost increase of a lighting product recommended to better meet my light requirement before the fixtures were purchased.

John took the time to understand what I wanted and delivered, Thank you John

We had never hired a contractor before and after hearing so many horror stories we had major reservations. I found In the Minds Eye Contracting on Handy Canadian. Much to my surprise they exceeded all expectations. We had a basement bathroom renovated along with a small playroom (maybe future den or office). The quality of workmanship and level of courteous was great. I will keep them in mind with future renovations.

We had a tub and tile surround put in a main-floor bathroom. John informed me of the provincial 'Hiring a Contractor' rules, and then stuck to them. He sent photos of similar work to help us consider designs and gave good input into what different choices would look like. He took time to inform me of enough details to allow me to make informed decisions. He was willing to source and pick up items, or let me do that when I chose to. I liked the team approach. He paid close attention to keeping our house functional for us and worked hard to keep inconveniences to a minimum. His subcontractors were also friendly, courteous and good at their job. John did not hesitate to take down a bit of the work of one sub and redo it when it wasn't to his standard. All in all, a good experience. We will recommend and use John again.

John Csuhany of In The Minds Eye Contracting was excellent to work with. I was probably was one of his more difficult customers to work with. Yet, John was always courteous and did his best to do the work within my time limits. The workmanship was excellent and I would use TMEC again in the future without hesitation.

John did a wonderful job with my bathroom reno. He kept me informed of delays and if something did not seem right he contacted me right away to get my opinion. When I made changes to the original plans he was very accommidating, so when he was finished we were very happy with the results. If I need more work done I will call him first.

John Csuhany from In the Minds Eye Contracting organized and executed the completion of my basement during the latter part of January and early February. He was prompt and courteous with constructive feedback and adjustments to the plans I had set up. He really helped bring my vision into a reality. His crews were organized and respectful of the fact that we had two children at home under the age of 3, cautious to leave the main floor untouched and hallways free from obstruction. John stuck to the prices quoted on the contract and was very upfront about any changes and/or amendments that needed to be made based on changes made throughout the finishing process. He was concerned about client satisfaction throughout and continuous asked if there was anything we would like to change or anything that needed to be addressed. He was on time and diligent in ensuring that we got the basement we wanted. It looks great. I would recommend In the Minds Eye Contracting to anyone, especially those with busy young families who are concerned about the normal disruption caused by home renovation projects. Thanks again John.

We hired In the Minds Eye to renovate our ensuite and a shared bathroom in our home. John from In the Minds Eye was quite courteous and professional during the quoting stages through to the completion of the job. He took care to ensure we were always informed and comfortable with the process and he worked to minimize the impact renos often have on a family's day to day life. The job was finished on time (early in fact), within budget and we truly couldn't be happier with the outcome. We would happily recommend John and In the Minds Eye to anyone interested in having some work done to their homes.

Ted and Amanda Eccleston

Strathcona Management Agency has dealt with In The Minds Eye Contractor for the past ten years and have always been pleased with the communication and quality of work. They have shown fair pricing and work has been done in a timely manner. I would recommend this company to all clients interested in repairs or full renovations.

Sincerely,

Dick B., CAO

It is with great pleasure that I recommend John from In the Minds Eye Contracting. I contacted John for a small reno project to turn a crowded & hard to reach attic on top of a detached garage into easily-accessible storage space. John scheduled an appointment with me and showed up on time. He was quick to recommend cheap alternatives to what I had in mind, which I really appreciated. It was nice to see a contractor that was not afraid to propose cost-saving options.

Once John realised that I was serious about this project and that I did want all the bells & whistles, he quickly came on board and recommended other improvements to my initial plan. He then produced a very clear contract with all the costs clearly laid-out. The work was completed on time and within the budget, with very good communication throughout the project.

My wife and I are very pleased with the final result. John worked diligently on this project and all the subcontractors he employed also met his high level of professionalism.

I had the pleasure of contracting John, from "In the Mind's Eye Contracting" and I cannot tell you enough how pleased I was with his service. John was very professional, handled the difficulties that came up with the job nicely, and provided his insight on creative matters to make my basement remodel/finish look absolutely amazing. John finished the job ahead of schedule and on budget (actually a little less from his estimate on materials!).

John worked on a daily basis at my home, which required me to leave him with a key to my house and I felt very comfortable doing this with him. Everyday when I arrived home, John had left me a note letting me know the status of the project, he cleaned up very nicely everyday so as not to interfere with my regular home life ( I have a 3 year old, so this was very important ). I also expressed concern for my little guy and dust, dirt and drywall dust floating around, John took extra care and had the right equipment so that I didnt even notice dust anywhere else in the home, I was thrilled!

John did a complete finish of my basement, from top to bottom. He ran into some difficulties with poor conditions left from the previous builder. John handled this with ease, fixed what was required and didn't increase the cost of my contract. John took care of all the details from design, to product selection, to delivery and installation. I could not be happier with the job that John did to finish my home, he is a master craftsmen and went over and above what was required to ensure that everything turned out perfect.

In this day and age, quality, craftsmanship, price and professionalism is very hard if not impossible to come by, John and "In the Minds Eye Contracting" are all of these and I would highly recommend his services to anyone for any job!

Thank you John, for the excellent work, professionalism and great design idea's! you have a very very happy customer!

David

I was completely satisfied with the timely installation of a ducted range hood in my older home. The work was completed within a reasonable timeframe, respectful of my budget, and performed in a professional manner. I was very happy with the results!

I would be happy to recommend John and crew of In The Minds Eye Contracting to family and friends.- their workmanship and can-do attitude made my project a reality!