Contracting By Us

We finished our basement which consisted of an office, bathroom, tv room, wet bar and entertainment area.
CBU and Marcel were easy to deal with and helped us make decisions that we were unsure of.
We are very pleased with the final result and would definitely recommend Marcel and his team

If you are looking for a General Contractor for your next home renovation project, look no further!

Contracting by Us met and exceeded all our expectations. Marcel is committed to his clients and provides exceptional service. It took us 10 years to find someone we felt confident enough with to undertake the renovation of our home.

From the initial meeting, we immediately felt like Marcel could deliver what we wanted. He took the time to meet with us, had us explain what we were looking to do, asked questions in order to get to know us and offered feedback and suggestions. He then prepared a detailed quote with the scope of work and a budget that worked for us (both timeline and dollars).

We started with phase 1, a master suite renovation (which included the bathroom) in order to assess the quality of his work, upon completion we were so impressed that we then awarded him with phase 2, the renovation of our main floor, kitchen, second floor, and main bathroom. Marcel and his team were extremely professional, organized, clean, and the finishing was excellent. The quality of the work was never compromised, he treats your home as if it was his own. I was impressed that Marcel always brought in the trade experts required for the specific task. His crew are very loyal and complimentary of him noting that he does not accept anything but the best. Marcel’s attendance and punctuality were impressive. When he says he is going to do something, he does it.

Through the renovation we came to realize that we found a true partner in Marcel, he was extremely well connected in terms of sourcing materials and products (even passing along discounts and savings available to him). He even went out with us in order to pick materials (he has a great eye for decor and design) and was always honest and upfront in order to set our expectations and deliver the best outcome for us. I can honestly say that through this process we made a great friend, he even provided each our kids with a personalized wall art gift for their bedrooms which they absolutely adore. Upon completion of the job Marcel checks in to ensure all is okay and if there are any required touch ups. Needless to say, he is always just a phone call away. Day or night he has always been very responsive and if unavailable he would contact us promptly.

All that said, I would highly recommend Contracting by Us and I would be happy to provide a personal reference if you are considering hiring Marcel for your next renovation or project. Simply ask him for my contact details and I can answer any questions you may have.

I contracted Marcel to do several renovations in a new townhouse I had purchased. From the beginning Marcel was very upfront and honest about melding what my expectations were and what he could deliver based on my timeline and budget. Marcel helped guide me through the process and provided me with options throughout the way, never trying to up sell or pressure me in any way. He provided great advice to help me make informed decisions and was never secretive or misleading. I received updates almost daily which was very reassuring during the process knowing everything was on track. Marcel works very hard and treats the job as if it was his own home. There were numerous times where Marcel was at my place late at night to ensure the work was done up to par. After the job was done he came to my place several times to make sure any dings and scratches were patched up and fixed. Marcel is very professional and keeps his promise for the budget and for timing, which is rare in his field of work. I would greatly recommend Marcel to anyone looking for a contractor who can get the job done right on budget and on time. The job was beautifully done and I am now enjoying the fruits of Marcel's labour!

I have contacted Marcel the night before with a very prompt response for an emergency fix to hardwood floor damages to the house as we were giving the keys away to the new owners, as I understand that contractors in general are only interested on the big cash jobs and push away the little ones, I had no doubt that Marcel would come through with it, the very next morning before 8am, he was on route personally to look after the incident and fixed very professionally within a couple of hours. I have met many trades people through the years but can assure you that if you are looking for someone that is always prompt on providing an amazing service and care about customers, you most definitely need to call Contracting by us....I have referred Marcel to many people in the past and he always comes on top . Thanks for helping us out!!!!

Called them in a pinch after a major wind storm ripped shingles off many houses in our neighbourhood. They came back the next day for an inspection and quote, and fixed 9 houses the next day! Fast, cheap, and high quality work.

10/10 would recommend!

Fantastic job! The work was completed within a week and scheduled only the week before. The old beam was removed, the family room popcorn ceiling was removed and the ceiling was skimmed to match the kitchen. The new beam has been sunk into the ceiling.

The cleanup was well done. The rooms look much bigger now.

We would definitely recommend Contracting By Us for anyone looking to do a household renovation and will use them on a future project.

Our goal was to finish our basement with storage, bathroom, playroom, gym and a sports simulator (which would require digging down) We contacted several renovation companies regarding this project and decided to go with Marcel at Contracting By Us. We were very impressed with his ideas and professionalism; he was also very easy to work with. Marcel took care of absolutely everything. This was a long and very difficult project due to dig down (underpinning etc) and size of the space. Marcel constantly updated us on each phase. Each person involved in the project was courteous and professional and the quality of the workmanship and the materials used were top notch. We are absolutely delighted with the finished space; our only regret was not doing it sooner. We would not hesitate to recommend him for any home renovation project.

Marcel and his team did a great job with our basement. After confirming a couple of items that were missed, Marcel made things right. We had an issue with a crack in the drywall on the ceiling that Marcel came back and fixed himself about 9 months later. We would recommend CBU.
Thanks for a great job!
Cleve and Michelle

Had Marcel and team at Contracting By Us finish my basement in Milton. I am absolutely thrilled with how it turned out. Quality of materials and construction was second to none. I've have hosted friends and family over a number of times and people can't get over how beautiful the space turned out. Marcel was very helpful and provided excellent advice when planning. His estimates and timelines were bang on. I had a number of specific custom elements added like a home theatre with in-wall (mounted behind screen) speakers, projector, custom home gym and a play area/house for my son. Everything turned out perfectly. I can honestly say it my favourite part of my house! Finally everyone on Marcel's team was so professional and courteous. From construction to electrical to paint - they were ALL exceptional.