Allan in Richmond Hill

I contacted Plugin Electric for an estimate to install a 110V receptacle in my parents' home. The outlet is for an upcoming stairlift installation and requires a dedicated line at the base of the stairs. On the scheduled day, Dmitri arrived on time. He installed the outlet, its wiring and breaker in about an hour. His work is very tidy and professional. He even vacuumed up the debris when the job was done. I would not hesitate to contact Plugin Electric again for any electrical work.

I've been a client of Spring Home Heating and Cooling since 2013. I contacted them in October 2021 for a quote to replace my old furnace/central AC with high-efficiency units. I also wanted a ductless AC in my home office. It has three west-facing windows and gets really hot during the summer. The salesperson gave helpful suggestions about the equipment that would best suit my needs and their pricing was competitive. A week later, a crew of three arrived as scheduled and installed the furnace and AC units within a day. They used drop cloths to protect my flooring and cleaned up the basement floor when they were done. The next morning, they installed the ductless AC in my office. I am pleased with the pricing, installation and service offered by this company. I highly recommend Spring Home Heating and Cooling.

Spring Home Heating and Cooling replaced my rental water heater with a new gas-fired, power-vented water heater. I chose this company based upon their competitive price quote and a previous experience with a technician who honestly diagnosed a no heat situation with my furnace. The crew arrived within the scheduled time frame and installed the new heater in approximately two hours. They also removed the old heater to the garage for the rental company and even swept the basement floor prior to leaving. It's been one month since the installation an the heater is working just fine. There is a 6-year warranty on parts, 8-years on the tank and 1-year for labour. This is another positive experience with Spring Home.

When it was time to renovate my ensuite bathroom and replace my flooring, I didn't hesitate to contact Paul Morra Projects. Ten years ago, Paul's company completed a top-to-bottom renovation of my parent's home. They refurbished the kitchen and 2 1/2 baths, installed new exterior windows and upgraded the flooring -- consisting of 24"x24" travertine tiles and hardwood throughout. The workmanship was top notch and the classic styling remains modern and up-to-date. My parents still get positive comments about their home. Paul and his team guided me through the design process. They presented 3D concept drawings and provided material samples to help me visualize the new space. In my ensuite bath, the underused tub was removed which allowed for an extra large shower. The walls and floor are covered with white, marble-look porcelain tiles. There is in-floor heating. The walnut vanity is finished in a satin clear coat and completed with a cream coloured Caesarstone countertop and backsplash. The plumbing fixtures are by Hansgrohe and Toto. The carpeting on the entire second floor was replaced with 4 1/2" wide, 3/4" thick maple planks in a dark satin finish. The installers also took the time to adjust the lower plate of the stair railings to match the thicker wood flooring. I'm very happy with the style, utility and workmanship of the renovation and I highly recommend Paul Morra Projects.

I contacted Insta-Insulation after discovering only 4-5" (R18?) of blown-in cellulose insulation in my attic. Trevor inspected my attic and gave me an estimate to upgrade my insulation to R50 levels. He noted that the builder also failed to adequately ventilate the attic. His estimate included baffles in every rafter bay. Baffles prevent the insulation from blocking the soffit vents -- and allows air to circulate within the attic. A few days prior to the install date, I received a reminder email which also included preparation tips (e.g. if the attic hatch is in the closet, clear its contents). The installation crew called me 30 minutes prior to their arrival. Dave and Chris were professional and courteous. They also allowed me to take a peek at what they were doing in the attic. The process from start-to-finish was about 2 hours. Insta-Insulation offers competitive pricing and great service. I highly recommend them.

I contacted Chris to repair my refrigerator which suddenly stopped cooling. He arrived at the promised time and quickly determined the problem -- a malfunctioning electronic board and a leak in the condenser line. Chris explained that while the fridge could be repaired, but it would not be cost effective to do so. I appreciated his honesty. I recommend Uptown Appliance

I requested a quote from Kelvin Chong Roofing after noticing the good work they did on roofs in my neighbourhood this spring. I live in an end unit townhouse and my immediate neighbour and I decided to proceed with the work at the same time. Kelvin and a crew of seven arrived mid-June as scheduled at 8:30 a.m. At the same time, another crew was working on a semi-detached nearby. The standard package of laminated shingles included felt paper on the overhangs, new valley flashings and roof vents. While the original roof did not have any sort of underlayment or ice and water shield, I requested these items at extra cost. I noted that the crew protected the patio door and rear windows with plywood from from any falling debris (the other side was protected by overhangs). They also laid plywood on the lawn from back to front to prevent ruts from the wheelbarrow hauling debris. The work was completed at around 4:00 p.m. The crew removed all the old roofing debris and swept the lawn for nails with a magnet. They also used a leaf blower to clear my deck, patio and driveway of sand from the old singles. As you can see from the photo, Kelvin's crew used a string line to ensure that the shingle line along the valley flashings were straight. This was not the case with the original builder's roofing contractor. I highly recommend you consider Kelvin Chong Roofing for your next project.

Our Lennox furnace is approximately 9 years old. The ventilation motor was squealing from worn bearings and I knew it would not last much longer. Based upon a recommendation from a family member, I called Paul Walters at Heating Plus. On the first service call, Paul confirmed my diagnosis and would return with a replacement motor/housing. Surprisingly, he called the next day with the part in hand. He had ordered a number of these motors earlier as this problem is common with Lennox (other furnaces also suffer maladies common to their brand). On the second visit, it took him less than 15 minutes to replace the motor. I highly recommend Heating Plus and will definitely keep his company's number in my Rolodex.