DSBG

Formerly Design-Spec Building Group Ltd
Design/Build
Vaughan ON L4K 0K7
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SANDRA from Concord
SANDRA from Concord
1 review Concord, ON
10/10

2nd Storey Addition

Dear Design-Spec,

The decision to renovate our home came after much research and deliberation. We knew there would be surprises, particularly when building a second-story addition on an existing 88 year old bungalow. A trustworthy, working relationship with a general contractor is the foundation for a successful project. Clear and direct communication prevents misunderstandings and false expectations that can ultimately lead to a breakdown in any renovation project and can be financially disastrous. In these regards, we made the right choice hiring Design-Spec. Your experience, knowledge, and contracting skills formed the basis for our successful renovation.

Throughout our project, there were a multitude of subcontractors, change orders, payment schedules, and day-to-day decisions. We relied heavily on your judgment, direction, and sound advice. Communication was pivotal in getting it done right the first time. Keeping accurate and detailed transactions for every aspect was daunting. However, with the assistance and support of your office staff, this made our financial accounting efforts manageable. If at any time, we believed something was not accurate, there was an immediate review and quick resolution to the matter.

Before finalizing our contract, you provided us names and addresses of previous clients. Their praises for your work were in every contact we made. We trusted our instincts and clearly, we made the right choice. Our completed home is safe, functional, and beautiful. You never ignored what we wanted as clients, nor did you ignore what our home needed throughout each stage during the renovation. Our project has officially completed, yet you continue to respond to our general questions. Seeing our children’s happiness and having their seal of approval, strengthened our appreciation of Design-Spec Building Group’s standard of excellence, expertise, and professionalism. We would not hesitate to recommend you and your team to anyone.

Sandra and Donato

Hi Nick! I love how the house looks now. I’m so happy that I finally have a new room. I like the accent wall, but now it’s covered with all my band posters and drawings. The kitchen island is one of my favourite places because its where the family gathers together. I’m so glad that we stayed in the same area. I never want to leave. It’s like a change, but in the same place. All the memories are still here, and there will be more to come. (Zoe, age 14)

Hi Nick! I just wanted to thank you for the amazing design you gave our new house. I love everything you did. Especially my green bedroom. I love it when me and my family all watch a movie on our TV above the fireplace. I feel that our strong family bond gets stronger and stronger every time I wake up. I want to thank you again for our lovely home. Everything you did really helps us in our new home. Its all here, thanks to you. (Max, age 10)

Approximate cost of services:
$300,000.00
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Sandra/Donato/Max & Zoe, We really enjoyed our work building your new home and thank you for the referrals since then as well. I can't believe the transformation from when we started demolition to what the new build looks like. It's one of our best projects and we're very proud of our work there. Sincerely, Nick & The Design-Spec Building Group Team

Maryanna from Toronto
Maryanna from Toronto
1 review Old Toronto, ON
10/10

Addition and Basement Renovation

Dear Design Spec Building Group,

I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation for the efforts of your team to oversee our vision through to fruition. As any home owner can attest, living through an invasive renovation is always a challenge. The professionalism and experience of your contractors gave us the confidence to execute this project, including the underpinning our 85 year old Toronto home. The local craftsmen were amazing, truly paramount to respecting our homes heritage and our design.

Thank you for your patience with our endless design changes, we are thrilled with the final results.

Approximate cost of services:
$150,000.00
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Maryanna, thank you for the review and the great rating. With your design vision and our execution, your basement currently stands as our "coolest" ever with the polished concrete floors and New York style steel staircase. The underpinning really made a huge difference.
Our sincere thanks for the opportunity and the referral, Nick & The Design-Spec Building Group Team

Joanne & Lou in Woodbridge
Joanne & Lou in Woodbridge
1 review WOODBRIDGE, ON
10/10

Basement Renovation

We hired Nick and the Design-Spec team to finish our basement 2 years ago. The reno also involved replacing our 100 amp service with a 200 amp service, levelling the entire basement floor, and opening up the main floor access to the basement and replacing the existing utility stairs with a new oak spiral staircase . Nick and his team were a pleasure to work with. Nick was very professional, thorough, trustworthy, and accessible. He kept us informed at every stage of the renovation, and kept the job within budget and on time. We are extremely proud of the finished product - It's done to code and it shows great workmanship.

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Joanne/Lou, Thank you for the great review and we apologize for the late response. We thank you again for your many referrals and we are currently finishing another client you recently referred to us. We thank you again for the opportunity and the ongoing referrals. Sincerely, Nick & The Design-Spec Building Group Team

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DSBG came to life based on the aspirations of professionals working in the construction industry that sought to create a truly different kind on construction services firm. We are committed to providing unparalleled customer service, the finest quality workmanship and a management team that attracts the best craftsmen and trades ...
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