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Called Richard this week as my bathroom was leaking onto my kitchen ceiling once again. He indicated the company was out of business (not surprised) and my so called lifetime warranty was void. Steer clear of this guy and whatever new company manifests!
We hired the Tfin Company last summer to build a large addition to our home, with a custom kitchen and two new bathrooms. We were very happy with the final results. They provided excellent design services to us as well as taking care of all of the drawings and permits we needed for the city's building office.
The job took about four months to finish which was about two weeks earlier than originally scheduled. They were very respectful of our home and we quickly learned that they were all gentlemen that could be trusted. Our house and the yard were kept organized and neat and when they finished they left everything spotless.
Our budget was $300,000 which we told them at the start. They finished our job with everything we wanted for less than $275,000. We found that particularly surprising as our thoughts were that they would charge us up to what we told them our budget was, even more we feared. They are very honest people.
They had all of their work inspected by inspectors from the city and we received written notice that everything passed. They also fixed our porch steps and garden gate free of charge, and we did not even ask them to do so. They are very good people and we are very happy.
We hired TFIN to build our dream home: a 2,800sf four bedroom custom home in Caledon. Not only did they do a terrific job building the place, their work won an architectural competition!
Would we recommend them? Without hesitation, yes. In fact, we have recommended them often to our friends with similar results achieved.
Were we satisfied with the work done? Very professional and very concerned about us and our home. Workmanship is very good, as we had a large amount of custom carpentry and non-standard lighting requirements which all turned out perfectly. They also kept things spotless throughout both projects (I think they hire one young guy as an apprentice and his only job is to keep the worksite clean it seems) and I knew I could trust my belongings to them without any worry. (We weren't around much when they were working.) Kept us posted on progress, and when they encountered challenges, they recommended solutions. A great bunch of guys through and through. I have no complaints there.
Was the project on time? They went beyond adequate. Compared with the other bids we received, this company provided a very detailed written quote. All I could get from the other bids was an estimate, which I know is NOT the same as a quote. (Got burned on that one before!) They were dead on with respect to what they would do for us, how much it would cost, when the project would begin and when it would be completed. On that last point, since our projects were both pretty big, I didn't expect a guaranteed completion date. Nevertheless, they provided me upfront with a production schedule and they stuck to it like glue. They finished our custom home in about four months. We were somewhat surprised that they could finish as quickly as they did, but they did deliver what they said they would. When things slipped, it was because of factors out of their control (i.e. weather, delays in receiving shipped materials we ordered from the US, our dithering, etc.) and somehow they still found a way to make up for some of this lost time.
Did the job come in on budget? Yes. They gave us quotes and stuck to them. We had made several changes along the way and they priced those changes using a written Change Order system. I was walked through the changes each time and asked to sign off on them before the changes would be implemented, so I always felt in charge. The only increases in the budget were due to my requests (well, my wife's requests, but don't tell her I said that!) They were very conscious of our money and I never once felt a money issue with them. They aren't cheap, I can say that. But they are good. And, in the end, we didn't want the cheapest job. I was more concerned with quality, professionalism and honesty, and that's exactly what they delivered, across the board. We wanted something we'd love for years to come because, if something was done cheap but wasn't done right, it would bother us long after we forgot what we paid for it. They executed everything with utmost quality in mind and, in retrospect, at a very fair price.
We would hire TFIN again. I feel like an insider that way, knowing I've found a peach among the lemons in the construction business. I've recommended TFIN to others and each time, I was thanked for sharing them. You won't go wrong with this company, I assure you.
The TFIN Group in a nutshell were great.
We were flooded like a large part of Toronto was and our insurance company suggested getting our own contractor to give us a quote.
The TFIN Group quoted us and informed us of the current OBC Standards and that with the removal of the current basement by code it has to be brought up to standards.
With this information in hand and the quote supplied to us by the TFIN Group we were able to get the value of the quote from the insurance company.
Without TFIN's help, I don't think that we would have received a fraction of the amount as the original adjuster told us that the insurance company was only going to pay for the current content and not bring it up to speed.
Once the money was in place the TFIN crew were assembled and at it within a week of our receiving payment.
After 4 weeks, the paint is drying the kids are playing and were tickled pink with the service and the workmanship.
TFIN helped us to value engineer the space so that we could get more for our money with suggestions and recommendations.
Thanks Guys.
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Even though it was the first working day after the Christmas holidays, Richard made himself available to review a project on short notice. His professional advice saved me from embarking on an expensive misadventure. The TFIN Group will be my only choice on any future renovations.
Richard and his crew did a major renovation for us. While Richard was always in the picture, it was Tim, Kyle and Bob that performed the magic. The guys were extremely professional. They left the house very clean and tidy every night. The quality of the workmanship was excellent and as a result the finished product is outstanding. Between Richard and Tim, they were able to steer us to great sub-trades for a gas fireplace, countertop and staircase. The project came in under budget and our results were better than we expected. Tim's suggestions for improvements and for what would work best proved to be excellent. We would not hesitate to use TFIN for any future renovations or to recommend them. In fact, we are already talking to them about re-building our deck.
My wife and I recently invited the Tfin Group to carry out a major renovation of our Oakville home. We wanted an addition built, as well as a redesign of our main floor, with walls knocked out, a brand new kitchen installed, all new windows installed, two bathrooms renovated completely, new hardwood floors put in, and a great room created. We are so glad we found this company to carry out our renovations.
From the beginning, we were assisted in all aspects of our design, with blueprints drawn (and redrawn several times as we kept making changes) to all permits picked up and inspections scheduled. They didn't miss a beat. They were so patient with us and their design team gave us lots of terrific ideas. They even found ways to save us over $12,000 in the overall renovation plans we began with initially. I wasn't expecting a company to do such a good job and also keep finding ways to save us money in the process. A first class organization!
Throughout the process, Tim, our site foreman, kept us informed as to what had been completed and what would be done next. Whenever a probem would crop up, as they inevitably do in such big reno projects, Tim would calmly explain the matter to us and have a ready solution. I later found out that many minor "problems" would be solved by Tim and his team without their even bothering us about it (such as rerouting venting, reinforcing our subflooring and repairing some existing issues left behind by the original builder). Most of these fixes of other people's mistakes Tfin didn't even bill us for. I find that pretty amazing.
All in all, I could not have asked for a better company to do this job. They were professional to a fault, their staff was always so courteous, they kept the house spotless when they left and, most importantly, they provided amazing value for the money. This was not an inexpensive reno by any means, but I feel we got more than our money's worth.
We would not hesitate to recommend The Tfin Group to anyone seeking a professional contractor to do renovations in their home. We'll be telling our friends.
TFIN Group was great. I had my ensuite bathroom done and hardwood flooring installed in my livingroom. Everything looks amazing, I couldn't be happier with the work that was done. The crew did an amazing job right from the start, they treated my home as if it was there own. They were very tidy and did everything to protect my house during the renovation process. I would definitely recommend TFIN Group to friends and family and will have them back for my next dream project. Thanks Richard.
The TFIN Group has a TrustScore™ of 3.0. The average TrustScore™ for other businesses providing similar services in Oakville 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 | 21 |
Approved | 0 | 20 |
Unverified | 0 | 1 |
Suspicious | 0 | 0 |
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 | Not yet provided |
Posted Liability Insurance | Not yet provided |
Posted Workers Compensation | Not yet provided |
Company Website | No |
Social Media Profiles | Not yet provided |
Endorsed by Peers | Not yet endorsed |
In Business Since | 1989 |
Member of TrustedPros Since | 2011 |
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Do it right. Right from the start. ALWAYS hire a licensed contractor.
The TFIN Group is an Oakville-based and licensed full service design & build general contractor specializing in custom home builds, major additions and large residential renovation projects. We provide an integrated suite of design and build services, from architectural, structural and interior design, to permit applications and project management, materials sourcing and construction.
To learn more about our company, visit us online or call us at 905.491.6883.
Main contact(s) | Richard Thomas |
Alternate Phone Numbers | 905-491-6883 |
Listed with TrustedPros since: | 2011 |
Residential work | Yes |
Commercial work | Yes |
Warranty | No |
Accepts credit cards | Yes |
Year established | 1989 |
Offers financing | Yes |
24 Hour emergency service | No |
Legal structure | Incorporated |
Licensing information | Contact The TFIN Group to request licensing info. |
Insurance information | Contact The TFIN Group to request insurance details. |
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