TORONTO HOME RENOVATION TESTIMONIALS

"We met Craiglee Homes a number of years ago when they were adding a rear addition on our neighbours home.

They did a great job and we knew that if we added on in the future that we would definitely call them.

A few years ago, one of our family members were going to add on a second floor addition and a complete remodel of the first floor. We recommended Craiglee and they quoted and did this large project with the same results of the job we had witnessed years before.

A couple of years ago we were finally ready to put an addition on our home. Another general contractor came along and gave us a quote to do the job that was “just too good to pass up”, and we didn’t let it go.

Now, a couple of years later we were faced with the job of trying to finish what the contractor walked out on. He left us with an awful mess and a house that would not pass a building inspection. We did not know what to do. We had heard of this happening (but never thought it would be us). With a loss of “what to do now” we called Craiglee to come have a look at the situation. With the workload they had, they were not able to help us out with completing the project, but were more than happy to review the problems and make recommendations on various occasions that would allow us to pass the required building inspection to have the project signed off by the city.

Ed and Craig from Craiglee Homes did not build our addition but we would highly recommend them to anybody that is looking to have a major renovation done ‘professionally’.

"We hired Craiglee after asking people we saw with home additions, who they got and if they liked them. Craiglee got nothing but positive reviews so we met with them. We knew from the start they were the contractors for us. They were professional and you could tell they knew what they were talking about. They also were willing to get involved right from the beginning, before the design was even completed (or any contracts signed), to answer our questions and help us understand what was and wasn’t possible (but they did not interfere with the design process or try to do what we hired our designer for. Our designer actually worked with them for a few things in the end so everything would be just right). They gave a very competitive quote and it was an easy decision for us.

Ed and Craig have a lot of enthusiasm and they obviously love what they do. Ed is also great at keeping one step ahead of the work to catch any problems that might come up before they actually become problems (like the fact that our house is a little crooked and so putting on a second floor has had them working hard to make it work just right). We’re also kept constantly informed of the work and Ed gives us suggestions when we ask on ways to make things just a little better than we had originally planned (like door placements and window sizes). They started exactly when they said they would and told us it would take about 6 months. We all know there are delays that can happen but even with a few things that I thought would set them back, they stayed right on schedule! They actually feel more like family now. And the people they hire aspire to the same quality we’ve come to expect of Craiglee. And are just as friendly and enthusiastic about their work.

It’s, honestly, a treat to visit the worksite to see the progress and be greeted with smiles and waves from people we’ve never met. I highly recommend Craiglee."

"It is with great pleasure that we provide this recommendation and reference for Craiglee Home Improvements.

We have engaged Ed, Craig and their team several times for major home renovation projects including:
* Kitchen , dining room and family room redesign
* Basement transformation with home theatre, billiard room and wet bar
* Guest cabin and beach cabana at the cottage

Craiglee worked with us to design and plan our projects and bring it to life better than we imagined. They were at all times professional, and ensured that the projects came in on budget and on schedule and kept us updated along the way.

We would highly recommend Craiglee!"

"When someone tells us they are planning to do a renovation, we immediately tell them to get in touch with Craiglee Home Improvements.  We were so pleased with the addition they put on our house so that our elderly mother could move in with us.  Craiglee, provided cost effective service, they were creative, hard working and meticulous about every aspect of the build.

We received a detailed price list of everything they were going to do and they did not go over budget. They also met all deadlines for completion of the work.  They looked at the very few problems that arose as opportunities, not setbacks. The worksite was always clean and tidy at the end of each day. When people enter our home they are genuinely impressed by the work that was done and the new design for our 70 year old home. We would definitely not only use Craiglee Home Improvements again but we highly recommend them to anyone looking for an excellent home improvement company."

"My husband and I were extremely happy with Craiglee Homes, when they help us realize a plan, on budget, for a full bungalow renovation ending in early 2020. At the end of the remarkable transformation of our house, we are completely satisfied and feel grateful to have been able to work with Craig and his family and team. Their work was great. Their creativity, experience and ability to collaborate helped lead us to budget-wise decisions we are happy with.

Most importantly, they were pleasant to work with over a couple of years. The family element of this family business is very much intact, and as people building a home for our family, it was nice to know they understood our needs. And as a woman mostly leading the project from my family’s end, I felt comfortable and respected. It was reassuring that they were always looking after and working on our house while we were living in another municipality altogether. The team were extremely tidy, polite and courteous to our neighbours, too, resolving any neighbour complaints about the construction.

As General Contractors they took care to get good sub-trades and line things up. For a small project, their timing and alignment of work seemed to go better than what you hear about with other builders. They stayed on budget, and were also flexible enough to give and take where things changed.We would recommend Craiglee Homes anytime."

"We hired Craiglee Home Improvements to build a large two storey addition on the side of our house, and a covered front porch across the front. From our first meeting with Ed and his son, Craig we knew they were the ones for us. Reviewing our design proposals they were knowledgeable, personable, passionate and above all, professional. From start to finish, they were dedicated to producing top quality results. Highly experienced and refreshingly intuitive, they inspired confidence at every turn, and any issues that arose along the way were discussed collaboratively and dealt with openly and thoughtfully until a final resolution could be determined. We couldn’t have asked for a more positive experience. Our new home has been transformative for our family and we owe many thanks to Craiglee"

"Working with Ed and Craig was an absolute delight! They walked us through the whole planning/permit/building process and were always happy to answer any questions. More importantly to us, they are a family friendly company that took time to engage with our kids and answer any questions they had. We could not be happier with the work they did and are thankful for the extra space during the lockdown. We would definitely use them on future projects."

"We did our home renovation/top up with Craiglee Homes and would not hesitate to recommend them. We were first drawn to them because they were a local business. We liked the fact that they lived in our neighbourhood. We also loved that they were a smaller family business who focused on one home at a time. They were patient in the planning process, took our needs into consideration and came up with a reno plan that worked for us. Our favourite thing about the crew at Craiglee is how family friendly they are. They were considerate of our family needs during the reno and always took time to talk with our boys. Their kindness goes beyond contractor/client expectations. We strongly feel that we could not have had a better renovation experience."