M & D Buildings

I am writing this review approximately 2 months after Mike and his crew (led by Michael) renovated 2.5 washrooms (and extended the size of the ensuite closet, removed the popcorn ceiling in one room, painted a couple of walls) in my home, and I couldn't be happier with the results! From start to finish, Mike was professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated to ensuring that we were satisfied with the final product (in fact, they came by a couple of times after the fact to rectify a few minor things - e.g., one of power outlets kept tripping).

The renovation process was smooth and efficient, and Mike (or Michael) was always available to answer any questions I had or address any concerns that arose. They were incredibly responsive and kept me informed every step of the way, which made me feel confident and comfortable throughout the entire project. The team was in at 8am sharp everyday and sometimes stayed a bit longer to reach the week's milestone. In fact, they finished MUCH sooner than expected - in ~19-20 days with a crew of approx. 3 people (that's including the time required to complete some unbudgeted and unplanned work - e.g., leveling the floor in the master washroom).

The quality of the work that Mike and team did is exceptional. They clearly take pride in their work and pay close attention to every detail. The finished product exceeded my expectations and looks absolutely stunning. My wife and I are thrilled with our newly renovated washrooms, and we have received numerous compliments on the work that was done.

Overall, I would highly recommend MD Builders to anyone who is looking for a professional, reliable, and talented contractor to complete their renovation project. I can't thank them enough for their hard work, dedication, and craftsmanship. A big thanks for transforming our washrooms into beautiful, functional spaces that we love!

Soon after we had a leak in our house somewhere (not related to this project), and Mike was the first person I called after the insurance company, and he helpfully pointed me to a couple of folks who could help in an emergency. We are also currently in the process of pulling together some funds to do a basement renovation with MD Builders.

As a couple going through renovations for the first time, we were a bit nervous and unaware about the process - so in case this is helpful to others in a similar boat:
- Contractor quotes typically only include basic building materials and labor - we were on the hook for sourcing our own vanities, tiles, toilets, grout, paint, etc.
- Contractors, like Mike, often have preferred suppliers who can provide a competitive quote, but it also helps to shop around with other suppliers (we managed to find better deals elsewhere)

As with anything there are always areas of improvement that can help Mike take his business to the next level:
1. Some design tools to help visualize how things would look / help choose between different options - and/or design consultation services (esp. given the overall ticket size of these projects is in the 50-150k mark)
2. In some instances, greater transparency on why things cost what they do / why some items are more complex than they appear to. Not to say that he didn't do this, but there were 1-2 instances where things that appeared relatively simple (and did not add significantly to the overall project timeline) to us laypeople were rather expensive.

Overall very happy with the work and am attaching some pictures that show some before / after as well as some work in progress pics (e.g., while working on the master ensuite washroom, they protected the rest of the bedroom with a plastic separation and flooring with thick paper).