Anna from Pickering

It was a pleasure welcoming Rick and his team back to our home for an upgrade to our back patio. It's been 10 years exactly and their professionalism is still impressive. The work is thorough, digging deep underground to make sure the foundation is sound before putting on the gravel. I had many river rocks which were buried under inches of decomposed wood chips. They found them and removed all of them by hand. The team kept things tidy and cleaned up impressively. I especially admire Rick's eye for detail and refined finishing touches to the garden boarders.

Firstly I’d like to thank Homestars for introducing me to Hofstetter Landscaping. I couldn’t have been in better hands. When the owner Rick, came over for the first meeting I felt at ease. He was knowledgeable and respectful but not pushy or pretentious like the other companies I had interviewed. He listened to my wish list with artistic suggestions but practical sensibilities. His quotes were fair and designs were impressively clean and balanced. When I pulled back on my wish list after reviewing my own financial realities Rick didn’t batter an eyelash. There was no pressure. He speaks honestly and sincerely. He was there for my project and me. The workers were respectful and courteous. They worked hard and with conscientious regard to not only my property but for the neighbours. They came punctually at proper working times. They thoroughly cleaned the driveway, sidewalk and the street of any bits of debris before leaving each day. The workmanship turned out immaculate. After this long cold winter I will see what the ice will reveal, and I have no hesitation to call Rick. He is so comfortably approachable. Quality is hard to come by these days. I’m so glad I found it with Rick and his team at Hofstetter Landscaping. Sincerely, Anna.

I completely identify with Rafael & Ewa’s posts. I bought a beautiful new home from Glen Rouge Homes. The Purewood Inc. happen to be in one of the model homes. The dark chocolate with black granite counter top was gorgeous, so we totally jumped in and picked it for our new home. Rafael, it's been 2.5 years and 6 cupboard doors and 2 valances in the corner where most of the kitchen prep is done are unwrapping. It was this past Christmas, Dec. 2013 that suddenly they all started to let go. Ewa, I have also noticed the how the cooking oil has attracted to the doors and you are correct it is impossible to remove. I’ve tried grease cutting dish detergent, Pinesol and now I'm trying to use the micro fibre clothes as I don’t want to harm the vinyl surface. Peter Cheeseman, the contact person says: “I have taken a look at your pictures and the light valance and the door the vinyl has shrunk from heat , probably from a kettle or toaster. Heat damage is not covered under warranty however we remake doors at 47 ½ % discount which works out to $23.63 for an 8ft valance and a door 18 x 30 would cost $54.34 EA as an example. Please send sizes of you affected doors and I will cost it out for you.” Perhaps this is the business. The 5 year warranty is a farce. The product is to deteriorate in 2 years and they wait ready for the customers to come toddling over for the 47.5% deal of the century. I responded asking Cheeseman if the supplier and builder know these vinyl cupboards should NOT be installed in the kitchen where kettles and toasters are used. My fear now is when will my bathroom doors unwrap from the bath and shower steam. What’s to be done? I’m tempted to go around the neighbourhood and ask if the other home buyers are also experiencing The Great Unwrap. If anyone has advise, please pass it on to us. I'm at z97@hotmail.com.