2016, 2017
Specialize in most residential projects. Big or small. Licensed electrical contractor as well. Finishing basements. Bathroom renovations. Framing. Dry walling. Plumbing. Painting. Tiling. Laminate flooring. Construction of out buildings and garages. Decks. Fences. Doors. Windows. Handyman services.
RaySon Electric & General Contracting began operations in 2006 and has received 18 reviews for an overall customer rating of 4.8. The average rating for businesses providing similar services in the Barrie area is 5. Write a review
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5
Raymond and his assistant completed some electrical work for us (added two new electrical boxes in our dining room ceiling and relocated the light switch, and added a new pot light and switch).
It was a pleasure working with Raymond. He was able to come by our home a few days after our first phone call to review the job and provide us with a rough estimate. He was excellent with communicating - answering all my questions in a timely and professional manner.
As someone in the design field, I really appreciated him listening to my ideas and accommodating all my requests even if they may have been a bit different than what he was accustomed to doing.
He was one time the day of work and efficient in completing the job. He was unavailable to be at our home for the day of the ESA inspection but assured us he was available by phone if there were any questions. We didn't need to call him as the inspection went smoothly and a few days later Raymond dropped off our certificate.
We would definitely hire him again for future work around our home.
5
Ray was the only one that replied to my "small" job of putting a door on the side of my deck for access to the gas shut off valve. He came promptly and did the work I requested quickly and efficiently.
4.5
Very knowledgeable and get the job done right with permit included.
3.3
A bit Torn on writing this, I try to give the benefit of the doubt, and not always complain.
Ray was great, although very professional, very polite, on time, knowledgeable, I am not at all pleased with the work done, it seemed rushed, incomplete, missing pieces, poorly and sloppily done.
We had discussed prior that a cleaning was needed, there was green algae on water pooling points on the deck. This was not cleaned, I was home at the start and Ray and his assistant just started staining the deck. This was to be cleaned prior to staining, as written in the email quote.
I confirmed with Ray as to what type of stain to get and how much, I was told a Semi Transparent deck stain. Stated that this would cover up most of the little stains etc.
This did not, and upon closer inspection the stain was not applied evenly at all, where you can see roller marks, and double layers where the roller overlapped.
The Fence, looks awful. its blotchy and has dark spots. This container was $160 plus tax,
I spoke with Ray, letting him know I was not impressed and that much had been missed. The front edge of the deck was not done,the roller marks were visible etc. He came back several days later, and redid some (only the deck, not the fence etc) , with a different stain, and Opaque stain(Same color, different look) Adding to this, I saw bird droppings on the deck, right above the steps, the day he was to return to finish it. I did not have a chance to clean them up. When he was there, I watched him try to paint over them. Now, the bird droppings are bleeding through the stain, and are not removable. I have tried a coat over top, and they wont go away.
So due to the different Semi Transparent, and now the Opaque Stain, We have two completely different looks in the back yard.
The fence has a blotchy semi transparent stain,
The deck and external fence has an awful "poo" paint look to it.
Going through and completing work in the back yard it seems more and more was missed, or semi done. (Spots of semi transparent paint, mixed with Opaque stain over top)
This is extremely frustrating when going to sale.
I was quoted at $875, including cleaner, material, and Labor. I will end up spending approximately another $300 fixing this.
RaySon Electric & General Contracting has a TrustScore™ of 4.4. The average TrustScore™ for other businesses providing similar services in Barrie and the surrounding areas is 3.2. For detailed information on how TrustScore is calculated, click here.
The following elements are used to calculate TrustScore:
| Customer Reviews | Last 12 Months | All Time |
|---|---|---|
| Total Received | 6 | 18 |
| Approved | 6 | 18 |
| Unverified | 0 | 0 |
| Suspicious | 0 | 0 |
| Overall Rating | 4.6/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Complaints Received | Last 12 Months | Last 3 Years |
|---|---|---|
| Suppliers & Creditors | 0 | 0 |
| Employees & Sub-Contractors | 0 | 0 |
| Transparency | |
|---|---|
| Posted License Information | Yes |
| Posted Liability Insurance | Yes |
| Posted Workers Compensation | Not yet provided |
| Company Website | No |
| Social Media Profiles | Not yet provided |
| Endorsed by Peers | Not yet endorsed |
| In Business Since | 2006 |
| Member of TrustedPros Since | 2016 |
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Specialize in most residential projects. Big or small. Licensed electrical contractor as well. Finishing basements. Bathroom renovations. Framing. Dry walling. Plumbing. Painting. Tiling. Laminate flooring. Construction of out buildings and garages. Decks. Fences. Doors. Windows. Handyman services.
RaySon Electric & General Contracting was awarded Best of TrustedPros in 2017 for Electrical in Barrie.
RaySon Electric & General Contracting was awarded Best of TrustedPros in 2016 for Electrical in Barrie.
| Main contact(s) | Raymond Forget |
| Listed with TrustedPros since: | 2016 |
| Residential work | Yes |
| Commercial work | Yes |
| Warranty | 12 month warranty on labour and workmanship. Warranty on material would be as per the supplier or manufacturer |
| Accepts credit cards | No |
| Year established | 2006 |
| Offers financing | No |
| 24 Hour emergency service | Yes |
| Legal structure | Sole Proprietor |
| Licensing information | Yes |
| Insurance information | Yes |
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