Toro Renovations Inc.

I had been left holding the bag after a disastrous renovation scam by another contractor working on my garage who disappeared after dragging out relatively poor work for six months. The umbrella company (The Renovators of Canada) washed their hands of the project as well so I was left looking for contractors to finish the job.

John's company Toro Renovations Inc. didn't provide the cheapest quote but probably provided the most honest estimate with the best overall overview of the services that would be provided and why. A lot of contractors offered almost hilarious estimates without bothering to even come look at the project in person while John came and did extensive measurements and an in-depth examination of the work site before providing an estimate.

After starting the work was essentially non-stop until it was finished and I was kept informed on what would be happening and when every step of the way. The work crews who came to the house were professional and tidy; while the area around the garage is still littered with garbage from the previous contractors, there was essentially no new waste added by Toro Renovation's crews.

Overall the whole affair was a dumpster fire that John put out and restored to function for a reasonable price on a good timeline. You can't ask for much more.

Had the most amazing service. Extremely professional, very knowledgeable and personable. The job was done very fast and was a pleasure working with john.

This project was not the first time me hiring Toro Renovations for a serious project of creating a separate apartment unit in the basement. The house was a raised bungalow and was over 40 years of age, having changed several owners who tried to finish basement at their capacity.

John and his crew came with an amazing solution of how to utilize the space to maximize the potential . The work was completed in timely manner (even though opening the walls unveiled more problems than first anticipated), the work place was extremely organized, the crews were supervised by John and after the completion of work the house was appraised for 125 k more than before the Reno .

I highly recommend John De Toro and Toro renovation inc.

Looking forward to hiring Toro Renovations for the future projects !

We have worked with John & his team with Toro Renovations for several of our house projects. John is very easy to work with, has a diverse knowledge base, is punctual, keeps to his estimated timelines & has gone above & beyond to make sure we were happy with the work. His crew is always on time, is tidy & incredibly professional. Would highly recommend for any project large or smaller. Look forward to working with Toro Renovation again.

I contacted Toro Renovations re repairing damage to my garage door frame. We spent a little time back & forth via email to work out exactly what repairs were required and the cost for labour & materials.

He arrived on the agreed upon day & set straight to work. The repair was well done & looked great. He spent time explaining what was done & left half a tube of caulking if I wanted to do the other door frame (2 door garage). He sweep up after & took away the garbage. There was no attempt to “up” the price after (as sometimes happens).

Overall I was VERY happy with the workmanship & price. It’s very difficult to spot the repair. The only thing that gives it away is some trim around the door as that style is no longer available. The new section is plain as opposed to a slight bevel cut. I had sent pics of the trim before & we discussed the change before work started.

I would HIGHLY recommend Toro Renovations for any work.

Thomas from Brampton

John is a trusted contractor that will tell you precisely the way it is. He gave very trustworthy advice with regards to repairing my garage structure after it was hit by my neighbour's SUV.

I would recommend John to anyone needing general contracting services. He uses quality materials and his workmanship is top notch. After the job was completed, he removed all of the debris and my garage looks just like new again.

He came on time, and delivered on all his promises. I highly recommend Toro Renovations for all of your general contracting needs.

Thanks again, John!

We are very happy with the service provided by Toro Renovations for the renovation of our 100+ years house in Toronto Riverdale area. The renovation included the whole first floor down to studs (changed into an open concept) with a new kitchen, the rebuilding of the mud room from scratch, the top floor bathroom relocation/remodelling, external siding, and the corresponding utilities throughout the house. John was very patient with our numerous questions and requests, always listening carefully and explaining what he thinks is the best forward when discovering new issues along the process (like finding asbestos in the floor for instance).

John has great trades and provided full service, while driving himself schedule and quality of works. We would recommend John for similar works without hesitation.

John from Toro Renovations was excellent in delivering the finished product for my basement. All my goals were met and he did some extra work without charging more. Most contractors don't do this and will charge extra for every single little thing.

He will get an excellent crew to do the work specifically for each part of the process and not just get a "jack of all trades" to do everything, this ensures you will get the best quality of every single part.

All work is done correctly and no cutting corners which is good. Use Toro if you want something done correctly, don't go to the cost cutting method and get the cheapest quote which will give lower quality finishes.

John and his team were fantastic. Don't think twice about hiring.Toro. He was able to BUILD my vision of a vintage law office as in Atticus Finch. He was able to use the old beams as part of the process and incorporated them into the functionality of the space. Was able to restore the mantle which had been discarded in the cellar and restore two antique weathered doors for main office as well as build bathroom with old style look, kitchenette etc The town historian said the place really was in keeping with the towns past and was spot on. HIRE THESE GUYS!

John and his team at Toro did an incredible job of transforming an empty gutted space into a stunning,, professional law office for my practice. They were able to incorporate the old timber beams into the design and restore an unused discarded mantle and century old doors to bring the vision I wanted to life.

All I can say is don't think about it....just hire John and his toro crew.

Pros:

- Best communication reward. Always prompt with text, email, and phone calls. We never waited more than a day for a reply

- Value: prices were very fair in my opinion and we trusted him with quotes

- His traits were very good and kind.

- The overall quality of the work was very good too and whenever there was something we didn’t like, they would fix it.

Cons:

- Initial dramatic responses to problems that always stressed us out instead of properly assessing a situation first

- We never looked at blaming anyone for any problem, we simply wanted to look for a solution, but we had the feeling that it was a necessity for the contractor to stress that things, should they ever go wrong, were not his fault. Surely he has dealt with difficult clients in the past. We were picky, but not unreasonable and not willing to work out a solution if ever there was a problem. Placing the blame on anyone doesn't help find a solution, so I had no interest.

- Only the hardwood floor guys were careful to cover and protect our house without us requesting they do so. Many other traits left things uncovered and our appliances got quite dirty

Would we hire him again? Yes. In fact, we have already recommended him to friends.

Toro Renovations replaced our two main bathrooms, replaced lighting and installed new hardwood flooring throughout the entire house. The quality of the work was excellent. John DeToro went out of his way to make sure that the project went as smoothly as possible.

Our home looks great. We are very happy and recommend them highly.

Hal Botnick

John is one of the best in the business. I have worked with many contractors in my time and was blown away by Toro Renovations. On time, on budget- quality work and professional customer service. I would heavily recommend Toro Renovations to all my friends and colleagues.

Thank you John!

I was looking for someone who could manage entire project-renovate basement and be flexible and responsive. John and his team did a great job for us and we are very satisfied with their prices as well. Highly recommended to all our friends!

Toro Renovations is truly the choice to go with. Proficient, efficient and timely, John and his team were the perfect choice. They came highly recommended and more than lived up to the expectation.

From a project management standpoint I was kept informed and up to date with developments, there was constructive opinions when the project began and during the process and he always did everything he could to keep within the projected time frame.

Motivated, committed and definitely worth contracting, I give 2 thumbs to this unique outfit.

I had some ideas for a renovation to my bathroom. I showed John what i had in mind and he came back with his own ideas. I took the ideas I had and some of the ideas he had and was thrilled with the result and couldn't wait to see the end result. From start to finish the level of communication and the attention to detail was outstanding. I would definitely recommend Toro Renovations to anyone I know.

Thank you once again to John and his team.

John was extremely knowledgeable. The work was done on time and it was exactly what we wanted ! Definitely will be working with Toro renovations in the future!

We commissioned John and his team of experts to completely remodel our semi-finished basement. The job involved dealing with a large oil tank, old furnace and also updating a lot of the aging electrical and plumbing systems.

John's attention to detail and creative and solutions were fantastic during the whole process. He is a true professional who brings a lot of experience and expert advice to the table. We appreaciate the above and beyond service and results that sets his team apart when it comes to home construction and renovations.

The end result of the renovations is beyond what we had imagined. Thanks again to John and his team. Looking forward to working with John again on future projects.

We contacted several contractors as well as Toro to provide estimates for our office renovations. Immediately we noticed that John at Toro was different from the other contractors as he not only sought to estimate the work, but he also wanted to understand what our motivations were behind the things we were trying to do. He offered advice throughout the process and made some great recommendations on different approaches on how we could address some of the changes we wanted to make. Not only was his advice great, but he also helped to lower our overall costs and helped us stay on our budget for the entire project.

His team came in as planned and made the renovations quickly and quietly. They were very accommodating as different parts of the office had to remain in use while the renovations were ongoing. Toro helped us with various wiring, electrical changes and well as decorative finishing and fixture mountings. All of the work was done professionally and they fixed issues that were found extremely promptly. They also cleaned up after themselves extremely well and left minimal debris for us to deal with afterwards.

I would definitely call on Toro again in the future for our renovation needs. They came in very competitively with pricing and offered us some great tips on how to save money. John was great to deal with and kept us in the loop for all work as it progressed.

Thanks!

I've used Toro Renovations for several projects over a 5 year span, including: kitchen/ living total reno, basement repairs, plumbing repairs, bedroom total reno, bathroom total reno, basement waterproofing, new deck... once the dust had settled (literally), John the owner had nearly completely overhauled my house and I'm pretty sure I put his kids through college.

Overall we've been very happy working with Toro, as evidenced by our repeat business. We've also made several referrals to friends.

I'd say the best aspect is the top tier network of Trades used. We've had consistently good experience with both quality and reliability - with one disastrous exception of a carpenter who walked off the job, but was quickly dealt with by John.

John is always responsive, polite, professional and thorough. He completes a walk through our facility every 3 months and we provide him a list of small, medium and occasionally large jobs. He discusses options with us professionally and respectfully and then always returns to complete the job to our satisfaction. The work completed is well done and we are always 100% satisfied. We have no hesitation on recommending John or Toro Renovations.

I would like to thank Toro renovations and John as the owner in particular for a very individual approach and customizing the process to my needs and time lines. The quality of workmanship was beyond my expectations and the end result was extremely satisfying.

John's integrity was proved multiple times through the project. His knowledge and experience allowed me to get faster better resolution when unexpected situation would arise.

Would highly recommend Toro Renvation for those who is seeking professional results and who appreciates the quality.

M.

John, provided me the proper advise on the correct material to use on my floors. He presented me with options and guided me down the right path to make the right decision for my basement. John helped me put my mind at ease given the costs that were involved. John also provided me with good advise on other parts of my basement project. It's been a please working with John since I started this project back in September 2015.

Toro Construction is excellent at what they do. Toro's team are professional, patient and courteous and the quality of their work is always done to spec. They go above and beyond to suggest ways in which the job can be completed which is appreciated as we are a small organization with relatively small budgets. If we were to suggest one thing that can be improved, it would be communication and replying to emails or correspondence in a more timely manner in order to get the job going. Often we send an email outlining the work for which we seek a time to meet to discuss and sometimes is could be a week or more before we hear back. We do know he is busy and so our timelines often don't match and we can appreciate that. Overall VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT work! Thank you!

We were very pleased with the trades people that did the work in our basement. They were professional and did a job well done. From the painters to dry wall to cabinetry to electrical they helped create a space that we can enjoy for years to come.

John and his team were professional, courteous, responsive, and on schedule. I liked how John listened to our needs, and then offered many ideas and suggestions on how we could transform our new townhouse into the home we imagined. John had the experience to know what would work, what wouldn't, and how to avoid pitfalls. All work was of very high quality, and John kept us updated frequently, and was always available to answer questions and respond to new requests.

TORO renovated a condo for my mother-in-law. John, the owner of the company, gave a quote and kept to the amount discussed from the start to the finish. There were no surprises as everything was documented in full and stipulated in detail. He was thorough and meticulous and everything was done well. We were happy with the work and especially with the results.

Everything is easy with Toro Renovations, just tell them what you need done and they will take care of everything from beginning to the end. All of there work is timely, professional left me completely satisfied with the service. Guests are left in 'aww' with there work.

They built a brand new washroom in the basement that looks just amazing. And renovated my basement with pot lights and everything. I did not lift a finger.

I still have a lot of work to be done, and calling John from Toro Renovations is a no brainer.

Great to work with Toro Renovations Inc. Very clear and professional explanation of options, materials, and process. Skilled tradesmen completed the work in four days causing minimal disruption to area around the house. My experience with Toro Renovation Inc. was so positive that we plan to work with them again in the spring on driveway resurfacing and basement reno.

Toro Renovations has done quite a number of projects for OCLS and has always found the quality of their advice and quality of their work to be excellent. The work included construction, finishing, electrical and some outdoor work. The company has always been reliable and professional. We would be pleased to use them again on other projects as they arise.

I have worked with many general contractors in the past and I must say that John De Toro is truly one of the best! John was able to diagnose a wall issue that 3 contractors previous to him had failed to rectify including the Builder of our home! John and his teams work was efficient, thorough and of the highest quality. I will absolutely use and refer John out to my best clients, friends and family.

John, Tomo and Duncan were great to work with. Took 2 days and they cleaned up extremely well afterwards. Will definitely consider John and his team for future projects.

John and his guys did a great job removing our old, detached garage as well as removing the concrete pad and part of our driveway. I was simultaneously dealing with a death in the family so I had no time for hand holding and John just handled everything. Including talking to my neighbors to arrange bin drop offs and everything. When they started to remove the concrete, it turned out to be far thicker and stronger than expected. It took longer than expected and more resources but John stuck by his quotes and ate the extra cost. All in all, fantastic all around. Would use him again.

John and his company finished our basement renovation. He also gave suggestions regarding the design layout. He had highly qualified people do the work. We could not be happier with the results. John was readily available to discuss any questions we had. Work was done in a timely fashion and they took pride in their work. John was like a family friend to us. We would highly reccomend him and his company. He is a prince among other contractors. We plan to use him again and would not think to use anyone else. I cannot say enough good things about this company.

This was the first time I did a major reno on our home, and thank heavens our realtor recommended John's services. From the get-go, he was excited to work on our project, submitted information, quotes and contacts for suppliers on time and was generally extremely professional. He also was patient enough to explain various aspects of the project to me (the newbie) in detail - and I've never done more than screw in a lightbulb on my own before. He is very organized and returns phone calls, and his crew is also extremely professional and friendly.

We were doing renos while planning a wedding (and subsequently, a surgery), and having John around taking care of things really took a huge load off our minds. He really went to bat for us with an errant supplier, and generally went just above and beyond the call of duty to help make our lives easier. I would definitely recommend his work, and will be using his services for all future projects.

I used John to build a detached garage - he was referred to me by a neighbour who also used him to build their garage. He was professional and got the job done on time - it was the first time I'd hired a contractor and I was happy with his work - he handled everything and it was hassle free for me! I would hire him again.

Sharon in North York

My wife and I bought a house with a huge question mark attached to it, there was rotting in the wood sill which as a foundation issue can lead to a major expense to repair. We liked the house a lot and were given enough incentive to buy that we rolled the dice. John came in, assessed the job and the informed me step by step what was going to occur. The next day his excellent crew came in and got down to business. They were efficient, highly skilled and fast. The job was over before I knew it, cleanup was perfect and the bill was a lot less than we had anticipated. I would recommend them to everyone!

Thanks John,

Julian

As a Marble, tile and stone contractor. I was very pleased with ToroRenovations. John was very organized and prompt with any situation. Very professional was a number 1 for me. I would recommend ToroRenovations for any reno job and contractor.

I have hired John De Toro, of Toro Renovations for many projects, both big and small, at our different places of residence, and at our place of business. He is very professional, and a delightful person to deal with in general. He explains the project plans fully, in terms that are fully understandable to me-- as construction is not my profession. Whenever the project cannot be completed as originally planned, (due to the unforseen), he always comes up with an acceptable solution. He is an honest, loyal, and trustworthy contractor, and makes sure that he has knowledgeable and competent craftsman on his team.

I know that I will continue to work with Toro Renovations for all of our personal and business needs.

I do highly recommend John De Toro and Toro Renovations.

Sincerely,

Marni Morrison (Toronto)

This was the first time I worked with Toro Renovations and it will not be my last if I need work done again. They were knowledgeable, accommodating, fair with pricing, professional and had great ideas about how to tackle the challenges we faced. Although it was not a major renovation, we decided to go with Toro over our own builder who finished our new home just two years ago. I would not hesitate to recommend Toro!

John Toro is a excellent contractor and a good friend. He has completed several projects for me, including a new garage which was perfect to a tee! He is always on time and cleans up after every day's work. He is easy to speak to and always listens to what I want and then delivers. His team is professional and work very hard with great results. I cannot recommend Toro Renovations enough!! If you want an honest, hard-working contrator that you can trust and rely on, then give John a call today!

I bought my house in the Moore Park neighbourhood in Toronto in 2006. The house needed a large renovation, which was quite a stress since as a first time home buyer I knew nothing about the process and also who to trust. Fortunately, a friend referred me to speak with John De Toro of Toro Renovations, since he had utilized Toro for his own home renovations and had a good experience. I contracted John for our 6 month roughly $100,000 renovation. John & his Toro team did a terrific job. The work was performed on-time and as promised. 5 years later everything that Toro worked on is still in good condition, and we have been repeat customers in recent years we have continued to hire Toro with additional updates. My relationship with John is definitely long-term, and I expect to hire him again if ever our family moves to another home.

I just had my home renovated, I am very pleased with the project. I will be referring my friend and family to Toro Renovations.

I recently renovated my kitchen with the assistance of Toro Renovations. Being a decorator by trade, I found John to not only exude extensive knowledge of all facets of the industry but also his impeccable customer service skills ensured perfection throughout the renovation project. I have worked with several contractors in the past, however, John's dedication and perseverance to complete the task at hand within the desired time frame only reiterates his exceptional ability to provide customer satisfaction.

I had new baseboards installed and I was impressed with the suggestions offered to me and the quote provided. The carpenters were professional, fast and clean. The cutting was precise and the result was perfect baseboars. I would definitely use this contractor again.

We are close to completion of a major renovation to our home! John Toro has been incredible in every aspect of our renovation. He is extremely knowledgeable and sets very high standards for his trades. Having worked previously with other contractors, we have been so fortunate to have found his company. Our confidence in the quality of work and follow up is best demonstrated by the fact that we have taken a few months holiday and left the project in John's hands. Anyone who is looking for an excellent contractor and able to give him the leeway to show his ability will not be disappointed !

John de Toro has done quite a bit of work for us and we couldn't be more pleased. He put in a new kitchen for us, along with a family room reno. This involved electrical, flooring, new ceiling, crown mouldings, etc. His advice along the way as we chose tiles, counter, etc. was invaluable. We had him put in a waterproof basement floor, re-do a small bathroom and construct a walk-in closet. We are extremely pleased with the results and highly recommend him to our friends. We would use his services again without reservation.