This Mississauga area renovation contractor is rated 3.8 from 9 reviews with a TrustScore of 2.2. Services offered include basement, kitchen and commercial work. Read their reviews, ask about license and insurance information, and request a quote.
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We hired SpaceConverters a few years back for our full basement renovation, which we were thoroughly impressed with. It was completed efficiently and at a fair price. We now decided to hire SpaceConverters to install our acrylic patio covers in time for summer and we could not be happier with their work. All around they are a very attentive and effective team and we have recommended them to our friends. Thank you!
Space Converters were hired to build a second story bathroom addition on our house. It was a disaster from start to finish; principally, because Mike exercised no control or supervision on the project and the sub contractors hired by the company were bordering on negligent. There were numerous instances of lazy and shoddy work, from a messy hardwood flooring job to badly finished drywall. Their sub contractors also took no care with respect to the rest of our house and damaged numerous areas that were not at all engaged in the renovation. Our bathtub and shower leaked repeatedly in the first year and ultimately resulted in a flood through the dining room ceiling. The shower glass
was installed three times before it was done correctly. There was a similar situation with the shower curb which was installed incorrectly twice and then re-done a third and final time they way we said it needed to be done in the first place which has resulted in no more leaks onto the bathroom floor. The worst excesses of their almost laughable construction occurred outside where the framers simply did not finish closing in the roof; something we did not discover until three raccoons moved into our attic. In remediating the raccoons, we also discovered the roofer had left multiple sections of the roof un-shingled and that the siding/aluminum contractor had done a horrific job. With the agreement of Mike, we hired our own roofer and siding/aluminum contractor to repair all of the exterior damage as we had no faith in the contractors used by Space Converters. Mike agreed they would cover the cost. Unfortunately, they have reneged on that promise and we are now suing them in Small Claims Court. Be forewarned: hiring Space Converters will be the worst decision you can make.
I was renovating my office and had only one week to do that. Brian and his team did a great job, and exactly on time as promised. I had a great experience dealing with his team, and would gladly engage them again if I need any additional services from his company.
We approached Brian to complete a full kitchen reno and checked previous references who praised his work as well. We found him helpful in the following ways:
- helped us find ways that we could do some work ourselves to save on costs without compromising results,
- the workmen on the team (specifically brickwork, electrical, plumbing) provided great results and were easy to work with,
- he was responsive to my requests / adjustments and concerns as they came up during the process.
We would hire him again for future projects and recommend him to family & friends.
Great team of professionals who were on time, polite and relatively tidy!
Space Converters Ltd. And Brian Bien were great to deal with, very high quality work at a reasonable price. Brian and his staff are very experienced professionals and it shows in their work. Also of note was the fact that they have experience with many projects and can share them with you if asked. I would definitely recommend Space Converters to my family and friends.
Paul Valente
I have huge thanks to Brian and his amazing team. We have an amazing bathroom we dreamed about. The team was excellent from day one to finish: always on time, polite, professional. The site was tidy and well organized. Thanks to Brian's contacts we save a lot on bathroom fixtures and granite tiles. We'd had recommended Space Converters Ltd. to all our friends and family. Thanks Brian
Don't leave it to this Brian! We hired Brian Bien and Space Converters to remove 2 walls, put in 2 posts and 2 beams. Not rocket science but we had a tight schedule and needed help. Sounded simple but it was a very difficult experience. We would not recommend anyone use Space Coverters.
As noted by other reviewers Brian Bien's communication and people skills are terrible. He does not return calls or texts and is very aggressive and childish in his dealings. Many times we were left to wonder when the job would be finished at all and when we confronted him instead of apologizing he would threaten to not finish the job. Very unprofessional and not reasonable. To be honest i think he is passive aggressive because he comes across very nice in the beginning but very difficult at the end. Beware.
I will say that his workers did some good work but there were so many other problems it overshadowed this bright spot. To summarize:
1. We agreed on a start date and the night before Brian Bein demanded payment up front. We were surprised and said no we'd like to pay in installments as the work progresses. That's when he said "well find someone else to do it". This was the first passive aggressive threat and made us very suspicious however we were committed so proceeded.
2. We didn't get anything in writing. This made negotiations very difficult. For example, Brians workers removed 3 electrical units which he promised would be replaced. When we asked him about this well into the job he said "i never said that". We were shocked and stuck without documentation.
3. Brian did not provide timelines for when things would be done. We were left for days wondering when the workers would return
4. On the final day the job was not completed but Brian wanted payment and made a scene in our driveway insulting my wife and parents to try and get the final installment (we'd paid 80% already). The problem was he hadn't finished the job but there was no paperwork and Brian was not able to communicate. We gave him a final cheque just to get rid of him.
I hired Brian of Space Converters to renovate my basement. He was a very frustrating person to work with, very poor communication skills. He ignored my texts and calls for a good month. He always argued about the products I have purchased instead of helping me buy the right products he needed. All he cared about was paying him instead of doing the job correctly. My walls aren't straight, washroom tiles are not placed properly - water just sits there - didn't measure the doors,pot light holes, and the square footage of how much tiles and floors needed correctly. Didn't put any support in walls so couldn't hang my T.V or anything heavy including my washroom vanity which I had to buy extra legs to support it. Had heated floors installed in the washroom which he didn't know how to install. Overall he did everything fast and as cheap as possible just to make a buck. I don't recommend him at all, the job was very unprofessionally done. He did not finish my basement just left with 16000 in his pocket. I took pictures right after he left for proof. I hired new contractors who found more problems once they opened up some walls, they are fixing everything and are doing an excellent job. They are taking their time and doing the job right.
Space Converters Ltd has a TrustScore™ of 2.2. The average TrustScore™ for other businesses providing similar services in Mississauga and the surrounding areas is 3. For detailed information on how TrustScore is calculated, click here to learn more.
The following elements are used to calculate TrustScore:
Customer Reviews | Last 12 Months | All Time |
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Total Received | 0 | 10 |
Approved | 0 | 9 |
Unverified | 0 | 1 |
Suspicious | 0 | 0 |
Overall Rating | 3.8/5 |
Complaints Received | Last 12 Months | Last 3 Years |
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Suppliers & Creditors | 0 | 0 |
Employees & Sub-Contractors | 0 | 0 |
Transparency | |
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Posted License Information | Not yet provided |
Posted Liability Insurance | Not yet provided |
Posted Workers Compensation | Not yet provided |
Company Website | Yes |
Social Media Profiles | Not yet provided |
Endorsed by Peers | Not yet endorsed |
In Business Since | 2008 |
Member of TrustedPros Since | 2014 |
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This Mississauga area renovation contractor is rated 3.8 from 9 reviews with a TrustScore of 2.2. Services offered include basement, kitchen and commercial work. Read their reviews, ask about license and insurance information, and request a quote.
Main contact(s) | Mitchel Boliver |
Listed with TrustedPros since: | 2014 |
Residential work | Yes |
Commercial work | Yes |
Warranty | No |
Accepts credit cards | No |
Year established | 2008 |
Offers financing | No |
24 Hour emergency service | No |
Legal structure | Sole Proprietor |
Licensing information | Contact Space Converters Ltd to request licensing info. |
Insurance information | Contact Space Converters Ltd to request insurance details. |
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