We, at Up Front Renovations Inc., are a complete home renovation company dedicated to giving our clients the highest quality workmanship. For the past 10 years, we have been working with homeowners to over achieve their home renovation goals. Complete Basement Projects are our specialty. From Waterproofing and repairing the foundation exter read more...
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During the renovation of my forty year old kitchen, the owner of Upfront Renovations Inc. (Marlon Galea) displayed the patience, skill and wisdom of Job. The COVID pandemic and restrictions presented added challenges to the time involved in the manufacture and installation of new kitchen cabinets and an island; the custom built counter top; the re-wiring for the ceiling pot lights and accent lighting under the cabinets; additional power outlets; and the upgrading of the electrical panel that is now up to code. Despite the added challenges presented by COVID restrictions, Marlon Galea was diligent in co-ordinating the various sub-contractors required to ensure the kitchen was completed to a highly professional standard. This included the meticulous installation of backsplash tiles, drywall patching and re-painting.
It took me decades to finally commit to having my kitchen renovated. Fortunately, when I decided to proceed I chose Upfront Renovations Inc. I am exceedingly pleased with the esthetic and functional outcome of my kitchen renovation. I am grateful to Marlon Galea for his perseverance in completing the kitchen project to such a high standard and for his choice of skilled professionals. You transformed my kitchen into a showpiece. Thank you.
My husband and I hired up front renovations to complete our very first home reno and we could not be more pleased. Our Bathroom turned out exactly the way I envisioned it. With our initial success using Up Front we immediately engaged Marlon yet again to tackle our Kitchen reno as well.
Marlon has been patient and understanding in guiding us through the renovation process and answering our many questions. He is always available for a "quick chat" and honestly made us feel as though we were part of the team - not just the client.
Tony's attention to detail is spot-on and he was able to deal with minor difficulties quickly while maintaining the project timeline to our satisfaction. He has an obvious passion for the work and it shows in the quality of the final result.
Overall we found the entire team professional and personable - a joy to work with. I would highly recommend Up Front Renovations for your next project.... I know they'll be working on mine.
This is the third Reno I've had done by Marlon and his team. One was a full condo Reno for handicapped accessibility. The second to repair much damage done by our handicapped person, and prepare that home for sale. This, the third, to redo a full new kitchen, and two bathrooms. This last one ran into problems that needed correcting from the roof down through two floors, from the original construction.
Marlon babysat that correction that involved a third contractor until it was right. He went way beyond what we contracted for.
If And when I need another renovation done, I will definitely wait for Marlon to do it.
I am available to answer any questions.
June
Thank you for your kind words June! It is our greatest pleasure to assist you in all of your renovations. When we take on a project, we will do whatever it takes to do it right and fix any issues along the way. We are very happy to hear that you are pleased with the result of the renovation and our services.
I have to say that Up Front Renovations are the most professional, competent, knowledgeable contractors that I have ever dealt with! Their attention to detail is amazing! They did everything that I asked as well as it could be done. They did the job from start to finish without any interruptions. They corrected problems that the casual observer would never have noticed. For example, some of the new ceiling lights were not lined up perfectly by the electrician. Tony took the time to line them up properly even though they were only out by less than an inch.
They ran into a few challenges but instead of wailing about how much more work it would require, they simply got on with the job and did it right.
I spent a good part of my career selling home improvements, and I have had to deal with a lot of sub standard contractors. Marlon, Tony and Alex are head and shoulders far above almost every contractor who I have dealt with. In fact there is no comparison!
I would also like to say that their pricing was fair, in fact it was a bargain considering the quality of their work!
Marlon and his crew will be back when we need more work done. That is probably the best endorsement that I can offer.
Dave Warnica
We hired Marlon and his crew at Up Front Renovations to replace a leaking shower in our ensuite washroom.
We were impressed with the quality of service and workmanship that we received. The crew was very conscientious towards keeping the rest of the house clean and useable during the renovation. The job was completed on time, and on budget. Marlon was continually checking in with us to provide clarification on the progress of the job and to solicit feedback from us. Our suggestions were valued and implemented in a timely manner.
We couldn’t be happier with the quality of service we received from Up Front renovations and would whole-heartedly recommend them to our friends, family and neighbours.
In short, we had a great experience with Up Front Renovations and have since recommended Marlon and his team to others who have also had highly positive experiences.
We needed to renovate to put front load machines into our basement laundry room. Our real estate agent recommended Marlon and after speaking with several contractors, we selected him.
Marlon was easy to work with, helpful and HONEST from the get-go. I was home on maternity leave through the process and Marlon and his team made me feel comfortable the whole time, walking me through progress daily (and always available by email and text), and were incredibly respectful of our home. They sort of became extended family!
The project was finished on time (although technically 10 days delayed because WE decided to order cabinetry after we started) and on budget (with the added cabinetry and some modest electrical work added to bring us up to code since the previous owner mistakenly thought he was handy).
We look forward to hiring Up Front for our future renovations.
Marlon and his team were very good about demolition and keeping that process tidy and not ruining our hardwood floors when removing the material. From there, the project went from an estimated 3 week renovation to 9 weeks. That is when we asked them to leave our home and we would finish ourselves. Throughout the project there were many errors made which could not be rectified without ripping up the work and starting over. A knee wall to separate the shower area and sink/cabinet was off by 2" and the wall was not built "square". It was off by almost an inch from one side of the room to the other. This was never noticed by Marlon as the "project manager" but by my husband. By that time, the bathroom had been partially tiled. The tiler, Brian, was easy to work with but very, very slow. Marlon did not seem to have the staff or contacts to properly perform this work. He had the tiler install items such as the shower drain and complete the drywall taping, mud, and sanding (our ceiling has a large thick seam which was never sanded and simply primed), as well as install the bathroom cabinet and prepare for the plumber. When this piece was completed, the drywall behind the cabinet had not been finished or painted and the cuts/holes made to the shelves inside the cabinet were butchered. Besides the knee wall being in the wrong location and not straight, the linear shower drain was crooked, many of the tile cuts were off - we had niches put in the shower to hold bottles and they are slanted inward so all of the water pools and leaks. Much of the grout is already starting to fall out too! We have recently had an issue with rain shower head leaking as the tile was cut too tight to the pipe and the shower head could not go on straight so they mis-thread the head to make it fit. We have pictures of all of the shoddy work and could not be more upset or disappointed with a renovation that we saved years for. Some of our new items were damaged and dented. We thought we had done our homework, we interviewed 6 contractors and unfortunately made a very bad choice. At the end of the day, Marlon still had the audacity to show up to do a "deficiency" inspection. He acknowledged the very poor structural, design and finishing, however demanded the final payment on the contract and left us with a mess. We had to hire a construction cleaning crew to come in and try to get grout off of existing tiles and windows and clean. My husband and I both wish we had never renovated our bathroom to begin with. Attached pictures are only a sample of the terrible workmanship and we have many more. We simply would like to save others the upset we just encountered.
We, at Up Front Renovations, are very disappointed that we did not satisfy our clients. We did encounter issues and challenges, during the project that we tried our best to rectify. Laurie and Ken were more than generous with giving us extra time and opportunity but unfortunately, we still didn t complete the project to anyone s satisfaction.
At Up Front Renovations, we try our best on all projects no matter what occurs and we always take ownership of our mistakes. Upon closing the project, we were there to go through the issues and offered to correct outstanding tasks, which we are still open to do. We did give our sincerest apologies, as well as discounts on extra work, as a token of our appreciation and to help compensate for the extra time and issues with this project.
We would like to thank Laurie and Ken for the opportunity of working on their home during those weeks.
We are 1 week into our renovation and very pleased thus far on progress and workmanship. Marlon has been very helpful with all our questions and has been readily available whenever we need him. We are on track with our established schedule and haven't encountered any issues.
Amazing, quality work and workmanship. Our "job" was completed on time to our complete satisfaction. Marlon is a very trusting, upfront and honest man. We would recommend Upfront Renovations to any of our friends, family or frankly anyone looking for recommendations and it referrals.
We were renovating an apartment to accommodate wheel chair access an were so lucky to find Up Front Renos, especially Marlon Galea. I had some ideas, but needed designing. Marlon listened carefully, and designed an affordable plan for us.
We have done numerous renos, and additions ourselves, but now needed someone with vision, and the ability to manage the whole project for us. Marlon fulfilled all those requirements and more.
He kept us informed as to progress, and met with us several times a week, for updates. His research into using the right products, and insuring safety for the disabled one of us, was priceless. He helped me choose materials and design elements, making suggestions along the way. Something I could not have done myself anymore.
I highly recommend Marlon and his company, and am willing to share my excellent experience.
Up Front Renovations Inc. has a TrustScore™ of 4.4. 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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Overall Rating | 4.7/5 |
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Posted License Information | N/A |
Posted Liability Insurance | Available upon request |
Posted Workers Compensation | Available upon request |
Company Website | Yes |
Social Media Profiles | Not yet provided |
Endorsed by Peers | Not yet endorsed |
In Business Since | 2003 |
Member of TrustedPros Since | 2008 |
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We have the skill set and experience to complete your bathroom renovation to your delight, including all electrical and plumbing needs. We can reface an existing bathroom, remove and create a new bathroom or add a new bathroom where there wasn't one!
We have the skill set and experience to design layouts for all desired finished basements. We create or renovate spectacular basement kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms. We assist in adding more storage and taking advantage of all your living space.
Up Front Renovations designs and creates spectacular additions. We do it all - from moving and adding walls to framing, dry-walling, electrical, plumbing, create walkouts and walk-ups. The list is endless.
Once dermined that your home is structurally capable we can lower your basement to give you more height in your basement. Our commitment to safety takes precedence and our professionalism will put your mind at ease.
Bathtub Refinishing, Carpentry, Caulking, Ceiling, Countertops, Demolition Work, Drywalling, Electrical, Excavation Services, Floor Heating, Flooring, Foundation Repairs, Framing, Garage Construction, General Contracting, Handyman Services, Heating & Air Conditioning, Home Inspection, Insulation, Painting, Plastering, Plumbing, Property Maintenance, Tiling, Waterproofing, Windows and Doors
We, at Up Front Renovations Inc., are a complete home renovation company dedicated to giving our clients the highest quality workmanship. For the past 10 years, we have been working with homeowners to over achieve their home renovation goals.
Complete Basement Projects are our specialty. From Waterproofing and repairing the foundation exterior to installing fixtures and tiles in your custom bathroom. We offer all the services needed to complete your next home renovation.
Other services offered at Up Front Renovations Inc., range from home maintenance and handyman services to complete home renovations. A company of professionals, with experience that spans from new home construction, to 100 year old home remodeling .
From restoring your homes exterior back to it's original glory, to gutting and remodeling your homes entire interior, we create comfortable, and affordable living spaces, in every area of your home.
Main contact(s) | Marlon Galea |
Listed with TrustedPros since: | 2008 |
Residential work | Yes |
Commercial work | Yes |
Warranty | Warranty details not yet provided |
Accepts credit cards | No |
Year established | 2003 |
Offers financing | No |
24 Hour emergency service | Yes |
Legal structure | Incorporated |
Licensing information | Business does not require a trade license |
Insurance information | Insurance information available upon request |
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