Renovation Final Finish

We are repeat clients of Renovation Final Finish as we were so happy with our previous experience (see review from 2013). We had a major project from March to October 2018 and again we were delighted with not just the end result, but the whole process of working with Ben and his team. Many other reviews have already listed their qualities and the level of work you can expect, so here are a few comments on what makes this firm stand out:

• They embrace the quirks and challenges of a home, and have passion to find creative solutions and design ideas. Our home dates from 1895 and is very crooked with many curved walls and odd spaces. Rather than seeing this as a negative and trying to disguise it, Ben found ways to highlight the unique qualities of our space, all the while being meticulous in creating straight lines for the tiling and kitchen installation.

• They really care about the quality of work and materials – you can trust them to treat your home as if it were their own. They will not cut corners or deliver something sub-par just because it’s not visible/noticeable.

• They work in partnership with you, providing guidance and expertise to ensure you are making informed choices. They are very honest and clear about costs, and manage expectations as to what you can get for your budget. They explain the difference between options, helping to weigh up whether it is worth spending more on certain aspects of the project.

• They are safety-conscious, ensuring all precautions are taken on site for personal safety as well as using the correct professional materials for each job, such as non-flammable insulation products.

• Maybe most important of all - extremely pleasant working style. I work from home so was on-site for much of the project. Ben and his team have a calm and respectful manner, both with clients and among themselves. Of course there is always noise and mess during renovations, but these guys are very aware of this and work to minimise disruption. They are genuinely nice guys to have in your home ??

We hired Renovation Final Finish to build our wall unit with fireplace. We were impressed from our first meeting with Ben and knew we were in good hands.

The entire team was always professional, respectful and punctual from the beginning right to the “final finish”. They always kept the line of communication open and always kept things as clean as possible which we appreciated!

We highly recommend Ben, Johnny and crew and will be sure to hire them for many more projects to come.

Thanks guys for a awesome wall unit!

Thomas, from Final Finish, did a great job plastering/painting repairs. Not only was the work excellent, so was his punctuality, professionalism and courtesy.

Would recommend.

We have just bought our new home and we were looking for a contractor we could count on for this big and complex project. We are really glad we found Ben and Johnny on trust pros website available for it! This guys are amazing, no need to look elsewhere!

We were very skeptical in the begging, trusting someone from a website we found online for such a big project. However, the moment Ben comes to see our project, you already know you are in good hands.

We gave them a very tide schedule to finish the project, and Ben and his team you do their best to be on it, and they did it! They were always professional, able to manage project extras and budgets previews submitted. Ben is also very easy to work with, he will give you guidance during the hole project and his nice sketches will help you understanding his best ideas for your project.

We now have the bathrooms we always dreamed about! I would like to thanks Ben, Johnny and his team for the great work they did at our house. They were there to listen to our needs and make a plan become true. Impeccable work!

See by yourself on the photos attached on this review!! ;)

From the moment I met Benjamin I had a very good feeling. First Benjamin actually returns calls and texts promptly, a concept lost on many other 'Trusted Pros' contractors we contacted.

I greatly appreciated their professionalism from project start to finish. From protecting our hard wood floors to the dust barriers, great care was taken to execute the work with minimal disruption.

Their knowledge and skill becomes obvious when troubleshooting issues that can impact the outcome of your project. What is most impressive is the detail oriented finishing.

Our bathroom was completed on time and on budget. Both Benjamin, John and Olly exceeded our expectations.

I encourage you to seek their services as these guys are worth every penny!

I am Lowell's father (see his second review!). With the impending new rules regarding burning of firewood on the Island of Montreal, we decided to remove our old insert fireplace and redo our family room to make more room for books and a new 4K TV. I designed the new wall using IKEA components, and called in Ben and Johnny based on the work they did for my son. What a good choice!

We took a while getting started (not their fault), but once in business we were off to the races. If you have ever had to deal with the frustration of contractors who split their time between you and other jobs, this won't be a problem with these guys. It is strictly against their policy, and what a difference that makes.

Thoroughly professional, creative, willing to listen and to suggest options. On time (actually ahead of my schedule), on budget, and with no qualms about taking on side projects such as removing the furniture so new carpet could be installed and repairing an antique armoire that had some very shaky legs. I cannot recommend them highly enough. And lovely people to boot.

These guys are awesome. They took my basement that was in real bad shape from the previous owners and turned it into a comfy living space that the whole family enjoys! Even the dog abandoned the main floor and hangs out down there. I work from home and I'm super pleased with the work they did in my office space. The tile job is awesome. I really can't say a bad thing about the work. We are very happy customers. Ben and Johnny are very professional. When a problem would come up they would just be straightforward about it. I appreciated their honesty. I would totally recommend final finish to anyone looking for contractors who do a solid job and I'm sure you will be pleased as much as we were with the work they did. I know for any future jobs we have planned down the road, we will be calling up Ben and Johnny 100%. Super friendly. They work hard and have great attitudes. Can't beat that if you ask me. If you really want a nice job on whatever your project is. Go with Final Finish.

Thanks again Ben, Johnny and Mark!

This is our second job with Benjamin and Johnny (and happy to welcome Mark and Dylan), and there is a good reason why we brought them back. Their work on our living room and hall was exceptional, perfectly managed, beautiful and right on budget. Why wouldn't we bring them back for our full kitchen remodel. And once again, boy did they deliver!

Despite some minor scheduling snafus at the start of the job (well communicated and very courteously dealt with, including Benjamin bending over backwards to keep the project on time), this was a dream job. In a 1950s home, you never know what you'll find, and our floor ended up needing to be completely replaced, right down to the joists. Not a problem for these gents. They helped my wife and I to manage the stress, found solutions to every issue that came up, and did it all while keeping the budget and the final result in mind. New ceilingm potlights, cabinets, electrical, new insulation, new window and patio door... everything works great!

Our kitchen turned out beautifully. They brought in the right people when necessary (including a fabulous local electrician who also went above and beyond at a VERY reasonable price!) and took care of all the work professionally, with humour and stress relief to boot. Yes, renovation can be fun when you have the right contractors!

If you're here, you know how renovations can be (and if you don't, you soon will!) Bring people into your home that are going to understand your needs, treat you fairly and honestly, and find the solutions to your issues while maintaining great communication, a close eye on your budget, and recommendations for the right products and expertise to make them come out perfectly.

I cannot recommend Ben, Johnny and Mark enough. And in fact, did recommend them to my father, who texted me when they left raving about their terrific work.

Thank you guys! Until next time.

Let me start by saying that this was the first time we hired a contractor to do work in our home. I sought out several different contractors from this website and many others approached my project as well. From all that quoted us on our bathrooms, we felt most comfortable with Ben from day one and his reviews on this site were spot on and very accurate. I was a bit hesitant relying on the reviews from a website to trust someone with this big project, but after meeting Ben and going through all the great reviews, we knew we were in good hands and he did not disappoint.

Ben and his team were very professional and easy to work with. He gave his professional opinion before and throughout the project to assure that the bathrooms would be perfect. His attention to detail is unmatched.

They started with preparing our home for the demolition to assure the least amount of dust is spread throughout the house. They also protected our floors, stairs and door to assure they don't get damaged during the demolition from the constant foot traffic and logging out all the debris (Two bathrooms with several inches of cement under the tile ).

Ben and his coworker Johnny were always on time every day and finished the project on time and on budget. They even had time to spare to do some extra work that was not part of project.

They cleaned up the area after every work day and were very respectful of our house and family.

Needless to say we were very happy with their work and would definitely recommend them for any job, big or small. Renos usually bring on a lot of stress but Ben and his team truly made this experience as smooth and easy as possible for us! My wife was so relieved, and let's face it, a happy wife means a happy life!

Benjamin and Johnny came to us through this site. From the first meeting to the close of this fairly basic renovation, they were absolutely professional, courteous and detailed in their work, and in their attitude. Our new living room and hallway look fabulous!

You would expect that when they come so highly reviewed, but there is something special about that I wanted to add about the way these gentlemen worked with us. They worked WITH us. Because of tight budgets and a tiny bit of my own ability (I can wire a switch, I swear!), it was important to my wife and I that Ben and Johnny were OK with us pitching in. Usually this is a no-no for most contractors, but these guys were just fine with it. What's more, when things got sticky (as they always do, right?) Ben was in there with a solution in moments, calming us and getting the job done on time and on budget. Not only would I work with Ben and Johnny again in a heartbeat, I would invite them into my home as friends. Truly an excellent, worry-free and collaborative experience.

Thank you, to Ben and the team for a beautifully renovated bathroom!

From ugly to beautiful, on time, on budget and with excellent workmanship. From great suggestions to little extras. A very hard working team who were very respectful of our home... left the place spotless. Thank you for that!

Ross and Sheila

What I wanted in a contractor:

- great work/results

- honesty

- reliability

- integrity

What I got when I hired Renovation Final Finish:

All of the above and more. From the moment I met Ben, I knew his was the company to go with and I was not disappointed.

What was done:

- plumbing for old shower moved across to other side of the floor

- new floor

- electrical (addition of pot lights with light switches, wall sconces, additional outlets,

wall heater and ceiling fan)

- tiling of new floor and glass shower with marble border

- installation of glass shower and base and faucets

- addition of custom tiled shower nook with 2 marble shelves

- new plumbing for bathtub

- installation of pedestal tub and faucets

- installation of marble topped vanity with double sinks

- installation of new toilet

- added mouldings around doors and windows

- addition of marble threshold at base of doors x2

- 2 doors replaced with addition of glass handles and locks

- wainscotting installed on walls

- painting of walls and ceiling

We gutted the en suite master bathroom with the intent of getting rid of a water leak that had made its way into our kitchen ceiling. We expanded what was once a teeny tiny pre-fab shower to one that is now 5 feet of glass and took out an 80's old sunken tub see before and after pics below). I gave Ben and his team - Dustin, Johnny and Corey - pictures of what I wanted and what they delivered was much more than I could have hoped for. The pictures don't do the end result justice. Any problems that arose were dealt with by bringing me solutions and can do attitudes versus, 'that can't be done' (although Ben told me if there was something I wanted he would make it work). They showed up on time and left the work area and around it, really, really clean when they left for the day. They were incredibly kind to my dog who was under foot every step of the way. Ben answered every email, text and phone call I made (and there were lots) and always got back to me immediately. The end result is truly spectacular.

I highly recommend this company and would not hesitate to have them back in my home to do other work. In fact, they would be the first ones I would call. Frankly, you would be lucky to have them. While I don't want to make my contact details public here, should you decide to hire Ben, don't hesitate to ask him for my phone number and/or email and I would be more than happy to answer any questions you might have.

I waited a year to write the review as I wanted to see how things stood up over time. The result was amazing. These guys are not only great renovators, but as far as design goes, they have that mastered also with great ideas. The result was more than I had anticipated. They are not the least expensive, but the quality is worth it.

Ben and his team did a great job with my bathroom. They were fast and efficient. They explained everything and kept me up to date with everything they were doing. Ben went out of his ways to find materials such as hardwood floors that were no longer available. The bathroom looks and works great. Very reliable and trustworthy. Great job.

Thanks!

Lucas

Benjamin and Johnny were at my house for about six weeks working on my bathroom. They transformed a pretty disgusting tiny bathroom and small bedroom into my favourite room of the house! They certainly had their work cut out for them, given the age of the house (1895) and the pretty terrible work that had been done before, but they not only rose to the challenge but went above and beyond the call in more ways than one.

From providing me with an antique claw-footed tub, finding and staining oak mouldings to match the rest of the house, creating a curved oak counter alongside the tub, to surprising me with a temporary sink when they discovered that the one that I had ordered wasn't scheduled to arrive for another month ... they were amazing. The work that they did was exceptionally well done. Between the two of them they were able to come up with incredibly creative solutions to awkward problems. They laughed and said that they're not just contractors, but are also problem solvers, and they are absolutely right. They didn't blindly stick to the mandate of their contract, but offered to help out with other small 'situations' around the house when they saw that I needed help - such as moving my fridge, patching up holes that plumbers and electricians had left behind in other areas of the house, painted my hallway...really, above and beyond. On top of all that, they were an absolute pleasure to have in the house. They were always friendly, kind, and very respectful (like taking off their shoes to walk through the house - without having to be asked).

As happy as I was to finally have the bathroom finished, I actually missed them a bit when they were gone. They did go over budget (money and time), but to fault of their own. After the demolition, we discovered so many 'surprises' that I'm amazed that we didn't go over budget even more than we did! I'm glad that they didn't sacrifice quality to keep to schedule. They stayed until the job was done, and I really appreciate that.

Thank you so much, Ben and Johnny. I will certainly be calling on you again when the time comes to finish my kitchen!

Beautiful job!

Benjamin and Johnny worked meticulously. I was kept informed with each step. They are responsible, perfectionists, problem solvers, always on time and take the time to do the job right. Thank you Benjamin and Johnny!

I'm so glad I hired Ben and Dustin and their team. They did a beautiful job renovating our ancient bathroom, replacing pretty much everything. They consistently went beyond the basics, making sure plumbing and electric were perfect before moving on the finishes. The result is beautiful, functional and comfortable.

But the real gem was the work they did on our front hall, salvaging original woodwork and plaster moldings to transform a tight stuffy space into a grand entrance, complete with hand plastering work I didn't know could be done.

My project ran over the original estimated time due to the changes we made to the plan in the front hall, but Ben and his team stuck with it until it was completed, never missing a day. I'm so appreciative that they stayed with the project despite pressure from other clients to move on.

In addition to their expertise, Ben, Dustin, Johnny and Corey are just straight up nice people - which is a great bonus when you are living in your home while work is being done. You spend a lot of time together.

I contacted Ben and Dustin to complete a kitchen reno that I had started. The guys were very cooperative with working with me my and my existing plan. The entire crew were friendly and knowledgeable. They not only provided service but also provided great advice with the reno. I definitely recommend them.

S

From day one when Ben visited our home to give us an estimate, we knew his team was going to be the one we will go with. He came across as very professional and approachable and we felt very comfortable going with him.

Now that the project is completed, we can say we were right about Ben and his team. Their work is impeccable!

They were very easy to work with and always kept us in the loop. When we ran through problems with the construction, Ben was always there with the solution.

They finished the job in a timely manner and were really easy to work with. Always with a smile and in good humor. We also loved how far they went to protect our house from possible damage due to construction, which could easily have happened with a team of workers going through your house in order to work on the last floor where the renovation work took place.

We truly enjoyed working with Renovation Final Finish and we would recommend them to anyone.

Being a professional photographer myself, means you get to see some nice shots of their work. I even included a portrait of the man himself as a thank you for this wonderful experience. Thank you Ben for your amazing attention to detail and for being you. :)

Hello Everyone,

I hired Reno Final Finish for Basement Soundproofing Project for personal business office need. The characteristics I identified with Ben's Team are: clarity of communication, organized, details-driven and I tripled checked their works, the craftsmanship is excellent with an original style in mind. As an investor and a home owner, finding the right team and the right guys to do the job is very important. They are problem solver in the field. This is pleasant working with Ben's Team and I'm looking forwards to working with them again in future.

"Integrity, Honesty, Quality, and Focus". This is what you WILL get from the crew at Renovation Final Finish. Ben, Dustin, and the Crew will go above and beyond to make sure the work is done right, and will leave you with a completed project that you will be very proud of and eager to show everyone. The Crew is experienced and friendly, the work was timely and effective, and the results met our vision and our complete expectations. You should have 100% complete confidence in the Crew - and rest assured that you will have 100% satisfaction when it is all said and done. We are very sincere when we say that we highly recommend Renovation Final Finish for all your renovation project needs. Go ahead, read the reviews, and make the smart choice… We are happy that we made the smart choice. Big "Thanks" again to the entire Crew.

I am so glad I found this company. Benjamin, Dustin and the whole crew were so professional, polite and courteous, as well as always seeming to be in good humour! They demolished two walls in the basement, arranged for the insulation, then put in a new walls, floor and ceiling. In the garage they completely ripped out the ceiling, insulated it and installed a new gyproc ceiling. The work was done well, no problem seemed to be too much for them, and I have no hesitation whatsoever recommending this company.

Benjamin and his team are a hard-to-find gem.

We needed to modify a large bathroom and turn it into a smaller bathroom and a small home-office area.

Ever since the first call he was very polite and very clear about his availability.

The estimation/evaluation phase was done very quick (on a very short notice) and although it wasn't possible to go with our original idea, Ben worked with us to find an alternative solution that would be suitable for us (which at the end turned out to be better than our initial idea)

The work started right on time and it was actually completed ahead of the estimated time, in no way compromising the quality of the work. Everything was expedited seamlessly and the finished product was fantastic.

Ben and his crew are not only very skilled and experienced, but also extremely polite and and friendly - a real pleasure to have around.

Highly recommended!!!

This is the first major renovations that I have ever had done and I am more than satisfied.

I did not start that way as I have heard many scary stories from people that have had renovations done. Contractors not showing up at all after initial down payment, showing up whenever they feel like it, and even a 6 week renovation tuning into a 5 month job.

I never had any of these problems at all with Ben and his team. They were always there on time, never missed a day. They even came on the weekend to finish something so that they would not fall behind.

They always called to inform me if they had to go pick somethng up at the store they need, so I would not wonder where they were.

After the first day I was happy with my choice to have Renovation Final Finish totally gut my bathroom that was falling apart and build me a completely new bathroom that I love.

So if you are looking for a trustworthy renovation company then look no further Renovation Final Finish is the team you want.

We are renovation veterans, with experience of many, many contractors, and this is the very first time we have been delighted with the result. The quality of workmanship and finishings is top notch. Dustin managed our project and asked questions all along so we could choose all the little details such as the starting position of the tile placements to ensure we had nice lines throughout the bathrooms. Our house is old and in Westmount so we were subject to many surprises and restrictions, and Dustin and Ben made sure we found workable solutions to every new issue that arose. Our budget had to expand as our project changed along the way due to hidden issues such as damaged wiring and pipes, but they did a great job in finding the best way forward. The entire team were very friendly and were tidy, leaving the site in good order at the end of each day. Ben stayed to finish up the job and spent all the necessary time doing the tiny details that make all the difference to the finished result, and also helped with other touch ups and small things that were not even included in the project. I would definitely use them again for other projects and would highly recommend them to others.

For those struggling to choose a trust worthy contractor, look no further. I am so glad I chose Ben and team to do my projects. Quality, timeliness, and excellent communication across the board. Ben helped me finish off the first project in time for my move which was very important. His team is very skillful and courteous. The second project which required real craftsmanship was done beautifully. Dustin and team built my fireplace mantel with care and love. Very happy customer and they have my repeat business. Thanks guys..

We have used this company on many occasions there work is excellent, very courteous in our home, and address any concerns we had straight away, i would highly recommend them to anybody looking for a professional job,

Benjamin, Dustin and the rest of the team were extremely friendly, hardworking and showed professionalism. They began on the date we had set and arrived every morning on time.

They transformed our early 1980’s bathroom into a sophisticated, contemporary space, at a fair price.

Issues did arise during the renovation, (not a fault of their own), however, they were dealt with calmly, quickly and efficiently. They possess a great amount of knowledge and are able to tackle problems that may occur during the process.

They communicated well. Always kept us informed, answered our questions and provided ideas and solutions when needed.

Even before the completion of this project we were already discussing with Benjamin the next one, (hallway and kitchen).

They are highly recommended.

Anthi & Kiki

These guys are GREAT! My husband and I hired Benjamin and his team to renovate our tenant's bathroom and we were both extremely satisfied- this is no small feat!!!

The woman's perspective:

What I most appreciated was that we were consulted on tons of little details such as tile patters, tile baseboard height, placement of towel rack, etc. that resulted in the work being completed exactly to our taste.

The man's perspective:

What my husband appreciated most was that they went the extra mile by re-framing flimsy walls, insulating the exterior wall, leveling the floor, insulating the duct for the fan, etc.

The renovation required completely gutting the bathroom so as to take it from the 1960s to the 21st century. The work was meticulously completed in just over two weeks.

After having worked with many "questionable" contractors in the past, Final Finish was like a breath of fresh air! From the very start the team was timely, organized, considerate and extremely knowledgeable.

We can therefore recommend Renovation Final Finish without hesitation and look forward to hiring them for our future projects.

Nancy and Tony

St. Leonard, Montreal

Benjamin, Dustin and their team are amazing. This group of hard working, highly skilled and talented gentlemen completely renovated my bathroom, powder room , front porch, replaced all my old doors with new ones and painted almost my entire main level. I am so pleased with the results!!! I would not hesitate to rehire Renovation Final Finish again for any future project in my home and to recommend them to my friends and family for any projects they may be considering.

Not only do they possess a broad range of expertise to handle almost any type of renovation, they are honest, trustworthy, conscientious, polite, organized and dependable. Their approach to the work is clean and orderly. They take special care to protect existing fixtures, floors et al. They always end the day leaving the place uncluttered and clean. From completely gutting bathrooms, demolishing concrete landings to the "final finish", no detail is overlooked. Their work is outstanding and according to code. I definitely recommend this team for any renovation project! Marie-Josee Glass

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A QUALIFIED TEAM to take over your DIY renovation project that has been dragging on, for what seems like, forever, Renovation Final Finish is THAT team.

From the very start, BENJAMIN listened and understood the work that I wanted to get done to complete my bathroom renovation. In fact, it was Benjamin's leadership that kept this project progressing in a very tight deadline of less than 10 days.

THOMAS's skills, experience, and dedication to quality finishing and client satisfaction meant, for me, a huge load was lifted from my shoulders, that this job was going to get done right.

DUSTIN was on the job site for a short time to start up the tiling. A sign of a true MENTOR.

JASON's passion and eagerness to get the job done right and on time reflects Renovation Final Finish's CORE VALUES, well.

I could tell you about how great the the tiling turned out, or how surprised I was at the skill level needed to professionally prepare the drywall, plastering and joints, or how amazing it is to see the final "product" actually look better than what I had envisioned.

However, for me, it was important to hire a team that CARED about ensuring the Final Finish was to my satisfaction.

My bathroom turned out GREAT, thanks to RENOVATION FINAL FINISH'S skilled and experienced team.

Andrew Powell