Renovate By Design is a design-build company that collaborates with our clients to design and build spaces that transform their lives. We create "Curbside appeal for your home, both outside and inside your home" and delivering leading edge design with creative solutions to transform your home. We deliver quality workmanship, great custo read more...
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George of Renovate By Design and his team beautifully renovated our 1960's bungalow with honesty, care and professionalism. Every room has new flooring, trim, paint and the kitchen and bathrooms were completely gutted.
With a very tight timeline, George navigated his crew tirelessly ensuring attention to detail, craftmanship and integrity. As with any renovation, there were speed bumps along the way with permits, delays, extra expenses and an ice storm with power outage for 7 days! George handled this with calm and grace and always made us feel like he was still in control of the ship, and he was. We were left with a dream home of great design and construction and we couldn't be happier!
We also are blown away with George's warranty he has provided on the house for a year after the work. He has been back numerous times to tweak minor things such as doors expanding and needing planing, extra grout in tiles, and other settling of the house. Always attentive and cheerful, with expertise architectural and design experience, he is a pleasure to work with and certainly the dream renovator for your next project.
We enjoyed working on this house for steve and cherilee and as design builders we appreciated the opportunity to offer up our ideas on making the closed off spaces more open to each other in the kitchen to the living room areas. Adding simple 1 x 2 slats to the ceilings and walls and rustic pine beams to the stucco ceilings made the character of this old slab on grade bungalow look fresh and yet rustic. Updating and modernizing using modern materials and finished made the look even more unbelievable and we might want this interior renovation to be featured in a future house and home article. Keep you posted. george
George and his team did a great job building our front porch. There were some issues with timeliness and budget but overall we are very happy with the results. The porch is beautiful and the workmanship is outstanding.
We worked very hard to give her and her family the best design solutions possible, so a lot of effort was initially made to design the project while we were in the construction of the project. In the demolition phase it was discovered that the existing foundations and structure of the porch was not adequate, in addition to the existing roof structure. We had to rectify this to make sure that the porch roof would not collapse under snow conditions and that the foundations were stable. This additional work cost the client added charges, which they understood and we tried to be reasonable in our asking, and it also took a bit longer to do to ensure these corrective measures were done properly. Thanks, George
We hired George and his team in the spring of 2013 and I am pleased to report that the project started on time, was on budget for what we could foresee, and the results are great and with the look and style we wanted -- modern!
George listens carefully to needs and seeks to accommodate. We appreciated his steady even-tempered style -- he is a joy to deal with. He also has a design sense and gave us great advice on the bathroom in particular -- a small footprint which we have absolutely transformed. In addition, through Renovate by Design, we were pleased to have a consultation with a professional designer as part of our arrangement -- a great resourceperson.
We value the fact that Renovate by Design seeks to make things right so when there were issues they were addressed promptly. We felt fairly treated at all times including on the costs when there were unexpected overruns.
Renovate by Design has a crew of specialists who execute the particulars. All workers were unfailingly respectful of our home and space. It is a pleasure to find a contractor and team who we could rely on and we will not hesitate to use Renovate by Design again for the next project. In fact, this was our second project with Renovate by Design!
George and his team were a pleasure to work with. George always kept us in the loop every step of the way and was always at the site to monitor the progress. He stayed true to his word regarding timeframe for completion, which we really appreciated. I would recommend Renovate By Design without hesitation and will use them again for our next home renovation project. Thanks George!
George and the Renovate by Design team did for me a very good job. When I searched for the service George was one of the quickest in responding to me. Preliminary quote was pretty competitive and fare, made over the phone based on sq footage and the scope I described. I had a few face to face meetings before we started the project. Most of the details were discussed prior we signed a contract. Request for down payment and further payments were absolutely reasonable. They completed the job quickly with good quality, always consulting with and propose to me alternative solutions in case of questions. George was always available by phone and by e-mail. He and his team was professional and friendly! His team has experience and is capable to do all king of works, related to renovation. After the project was finished, they left my place clean from all construction garbage. I would definitely recommend him to anyone that is renovating. You may trust him and his team in doing professional job at competitive prices!
Andrew.
George and the renovate by design team did an amazing job. They gave me a preliminary quote over the phone based on sq footage that was very competitive. Before they commenced the project George and his team came by and had a look, we signed a contract, I gave a down payment. They completed the job very quickly and even primed the walls, there were no issues. George was available by phone if I needed to contact him, he was professional and friendly! I would definitely recommend him to anyone that is renovating, I understand he does all aspects of renovation unfortunately I already had people for the other trades. You can trust this guy, he's fair and has competitive prices!
Flavia
We hired George and his team to do a complete renovation of my parents condominium. They did an excellent job in terms of their ideas, workmanship, professionalism, finished product and follow up. George also works with an excellent interior designer who made everything come together. Further, George's team is filled with really creative people (this include George himself) who pride themselves on quality work. The project did run a little behind schedule but that was not due to undue reasons, George and his team strive for perfection and the wait was well worth it.
Renovate By Design is highly recommended!! George is absolutely amazing, excellent at keeping you in the loop, is friendly and is simply a good person. He was able to work with my budget so I could renovate the kitchen and bathrooms for my parents. Duran did a superb job, was very meticulous, took pride in his work and delivered incredible results. I felt completely comfortable and trusting having them work on this renovation and I had no concerns whatsoever. I truly recommend them for any jobs you may have. Do not even bother calling around. You will find everything you need with them! Thank you Renovate by Design!!
Our daughter contacted George at Renovate by Design to surprise me with some renovations to our main bathroom, powder room and kitchen as a Christmas gift. She had contacted other contractors, however her limited budget made it impossible for them to give her a price she could afford.
After speaking to George and having him come to look at the work to be done upon hearing it was to be a Christmas gift he offered her a quote she could handle.
The work done was absolutely beautiful. A new tub was installed, drywall replaced, gorgeous wall and floor tiles, new vanity and fixtures as well as baseboards. They even suggested a company that supplied us with a granite vanity top for our powder room at an excellent price.
George the project manager checked in daily to make sure we were happy with the work done so far as well as the progress and to answer any questions we had.
What a wonderful Christmas gift and many thanks to George and Duran for their superior work and customer service. We are grateful for all they did for us and will certainly be using them for any future renovations. We highly recommend them to anyone thinking of having work done in their own home.
What work did the reference have done?
George worked with us to redesign a very tired house that was built in the 1970's. We added on a 2 bedroom in-law suite addition and we extended our bedroom. George was hired to work with us to design a home that would have curb appeal, add value, and comfortable to live in.
When was the work completed?
We started the design process in Mid-March 2010 and ended in June 2010 when we submitted for permit.
How did the reference hear about this contractor?
We found George through the handy Canadian Website. It was destiny.
Did the reference interview other contractors before hiring this one? If yes, why was this contractor chosen?
Yes, we interview 8 other design and build contractors. George was chosen because he made a good impression. He seemed well organized and had a vision that was consistent with what we were looking for. He understood and explained that the design process would take time and that was was happy to flexible work with us as we solidified what we were looking for. The design process could have gone faster but we kept changing out minds.
What responsibilities did this contractor have for the project?
1) Redesign our existing home so that we could see a transformation in terms of curb appeal
2) Prepare and submit for permit approval with the city
What was the best aspect of working with this contractor?
1) Patient
2) Cordial
3) Friendly
4) Good listener
5) Flexible
6) Attentive to detail
Would the reference ever hire this contractor again?
absolutely!
Work ranked according to the following scale: Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor
Quality of work - excellent
Ease to work with - excellent
Kept to budget - Good (we had a few extra unplanned cost)
Kept to schedule - Good
Adhered to Contract - Excellent
Communicated with project owner throughout project - Excellent
Kept project owner informed of progress - Excellent
Offered sound advice, good suggestions - Excellent (still allowed for my opinion and design ideas)
Was willing to work through problems - Excellent
Was easy to talk to - Excellent
Was easy to work with - Excellent
Managed crew members and any sub-contractors well - Good (There were a lot of people in the background doing work for George....for the most part we did know they were there until the permit stage....would have been good to know)
Delivered what was promised - Excellent
George is and excellent designer. I highly recommend him.
Once the house is finished I will add photos to this review.
Renovate By Design has a TrustScore™ of 3.4. The average TrustScore™ for other businesses providing similar services in Toronto and the surrounding areas is 3. For detailed information on how TrustScore is calculated, click here to learn more.
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Customer Reviews | Last 12 Months | All Time |
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Total Received | 0 | 34 |
Approved | 0 | 32 |
Unverified | 0 | 1 |
Suspicious | 0 | 1 |
Overall Rating | 4.4/5 |
Complaints Received | Last 12 Months | Last 3 Years |
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Suppliers & Creditors | 0 | 0 |
Employees & Sub-Contractors | 0 | 0 |
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Posted License Information | Available upon request |
Posted Liability Insurance | Not yet provided |
Posted Workers Compensation | Available upon request |
Company Website | Yes |
Social Media Profiles | Not yet provided |
Endorsed by Peers | Yes |
In Business Since | 2004 |
Member of TrustedPros Since | 2010 |
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Renovate By Design has been recognized for their skills and expertise by their peers in the following categories
Renovate by Design has been very professional in their dealings and after visiting their sites a few times, I found that the workmanship, organization and skill level is at an unparalleled level. The owner George always plans ahead, respects time lines and makes sure the customer is looked after from start to finish.
I have worked with Renovate by Design and found them to be upstanding with regard to integrity of work and customer service. I have an on-going working relationship with this company and find them respectful and professional to work with.
Excellent working with George and his team throughout the years. As a hvac contractor having a great relationship with the renovation design team is keen for ensuring great end results. I recommend Renovate By Design!
After 25 years in the construction industry, it is both refreshing and inspiring to familiarize myself with "Renovate By Design". George's tireless attention to detail along with his vast knowledge of present day standards and client expectations leave little purchase for chance and assumption in maintaining a lucid and creative scope of work for any project he engages in. With an impressive portfolio of accomplishments, it is a privilege to be associated with this company and look forward to any future cooperation and service I might be fortunate enough to provide. As far as I'm concerned " Renovate By Design " is a benchmark for the industry and having George as it's Keystone there is no reason for it not to remain so.
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Renovate By Design has received complaints from their suppliers and/or creditors
Complaint: George bobrovskis have not paid to several workers and subcontractors, he is not a trusted contractor.
Reply From Renovate By DesignUnfortunately sometime workers don't work out and while i tried to give Andres the benefit of the doubt, after 3 projects with problems that cost me extra money to correct, and dissappointed customers, i had to let him go as a contract worker. I also had asked him to have WSIB coverage and was told he and his company cacho renovations had wsib. When i asked him for a copy of this at the end of the last job he refused to provide it. I checked on-line and determined that he did not have coverage. I no longer have this individual working for me. We pay all our bills and in most cases we are able to make agreements with any disgruntled worker. In this case there was too much evidence of poor workmanship and disruptive behaviour at our job sites, that i had to move on without him. He is welcome to take any action at small claims court if he wishes.
Renovate By Design is a design-build company that collaborates with our clients to design and build spaces that transform their lives.
We create "Curbside appeal for your home, both outside and inside your home" and delivering leading edge design with creative solutions to transform your home. We deliver quality workmanship, great customer service, on time and on budget every time!
Residential work has ranged from new construction, demolition and rebuild, including additions and/or interior modifications. Work has included kitchen and bathroom remodelling, basement renovations. We have done extensive renovations to a variety of residences from award winning facades to extensive renovations and remodelling of century homes. See our web site for some sampling of this work.
We use project management systems to link design to construction with emphasis on budget constraints and scheduling. Our lead carpenter stays with the project from start to finish and our owner/designer/contractor manages the job to ensure design and construction match up with our collective vision for your home.
See what people are saying about our design and build process, by going to the testimonial section of this web site or log in to our web site.
We also provide green products and services for those interested in environmentally friendly buildings. Energy efficiency, re-use and eco friendly materials, healthy environment and smart design.
We create high quality design and construction.
We use new materials in creative and inspiring ways, and only use licensed and professional sub-trades with emphasis on quality construction.
We strive to provide creative, innovative solutions for all your building needs.
416-831-9735 george
Main contact(s) | George Bobrovskis |
Listed with TrustedPros since: | 2010 |
Residential work | Yes |
Commercial work | Yes |
Warranty | we offer a 1 year warranty for our customers |
Accepts credit cards | No |
Year established | 2004 |
Offers financing | Yes |
24 Hour emergency service | Yes |
Legal structure | Sole Proprietor |
Licensing information | Licensing information available upon request |
Insurance information | Contact Renovate By Design to request insurance details. |
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