Although it's tough to be without a kitchen for a couple of weeks, I have to say that this was the…read morebest reno I have ever experienced. The work ethic of Jamal and his team surpassed all that I have ever witnessed. They show up when they say they will, each is meticulous at the job they do (flooring, painting, cabinet installation, sink, countertop and backsplash), courteous and clean up at the end of every day. All of this and the final product was exceptional at a very fair price. I would highly recommend Jamal and his team from Blackwood Kitchens for any reno, large or small. Dawna G

I have recently had my new custom kitchen installed, and I have 3 major concerns that they are…read moreunwilling to do anything about. As kitchen designers there are some key things I feel they should have shown me or informed me of. 1. They say it is quite common to have a slant to the ceiling. If this is the case, they should anticipate it and do the measurements before finalizing drawings. I have a riser between the cabinet and crown molding that is clearly not level and they won't fix it (without paying for all new crown molding). 2. The design of the riser to crown molding was different (more professional looking) in the drawings and in show room than what showed up in my house. They say it is standard for them, but there is a reason why none of the kitchens in their show room have it... it doesn't look very good. 3. I gave them the model number of my fridge (a full sized fridge). They should have warmed me that with my brand new, custom designed kitchen, my fridge would then stick out 7" beyond the cabinet! I would have made different decisions on the design. I was not happy with this at all. These seem like very common things to come up that should have been explained when finalizing drawings. When I approached the company to fix it, they said that "The cabinets that are there now are yours to keep, you have purchased them." I checked the contracts that I signed and nowhere does it say that the cabinets are not returnable or non-refundable. They would not listen. They were not willing to take them back. I spoke to my designer Paula and the manager Trish. Though Paula was still kind, she couldn't do anything, and Trish was very firm in her not being willing to do anything about my concerns. They only gave me the option of just keeping the cabinets I didn't like ($4000 spent), and buy new cabinets that fit better for another $2000-$3000! They said they are charging only for materials, but that is still outrageous. Their website says they will "ensure satisfaction"... I am not satisfied.

From the owner: CW Kitchens Inc. is a company that was founded over 35 years ago, and began with Carlos Ribeiros'…read morepassion for quality craftsmanship. Before starting a business in cabinetry in 1988, Carlos Ribeiro began with creating beautiful fine furniture pieces for friends and family.

My neighbour recommended Schweitzers for my bathroom renovation. Before I could get started on that…read moreproject I needed some help with a leak that had started in my kitchen. They were prompt, polite and affordable. The service was great, they fixed it better than it ever was. I will definitely be using them for my bathroom re-do as I feel very confident with this company!

From the owner: Schweitzer’s first opened its doors in 1975. Since then, we have become known as one of the…read moreregion’s best plumbing companies for both the quality of our services and our care of the community. We have plumbers who are certified gasfitters. If you’re in need of new installs, backflow testing, city connection resolutions, valve fixes, sump pump replacement or repair, or any other plumbing needs, we’re here for you. If you're looking for great deals on water heaters, reverse osmosis drinking systems, water softeners, faucets, fixtures, or parts, we are ready to help. Schweitzer’s also has a renovation branch of the company called Schweitzer’s Bath & Kitchen. While the renovation jobs are not limited solely to kitchens and bathrooms, it has become a benchmark of quality to have a renovation completed by Schweitzer's. Our modern kitchen and bathroom showroom features the finest in faucets, custom cabinetry, modular pieces, and accessories. We have the selection to make your project perfect just for you. With over 20 years of specializing in renovations, our design staff will help you every step of the way. No need to run from showroom to showroom, we have it all in one place. By helping you choose colours and textures, fixtures and faucets, and your style of cabinetry, we can make your dreams a reality. Our expert installers will ensure your renovation will be of the highest quality and completed on time.

These guys are not customer friendly - my first warning should have been that they would not…read moreprovide a detailed quote. Three items for our bathroom reno were delivered wrong, and installed. I had to tell them they were the incorrect items, apparently they dont verify the delivery before installing...they would not take any responsibility for the errors. Several of the workers left a mess after they were done for the day, they took several days to respond back to my emails or calls. I am sure there are much better contractors out there - I would advise looking else-where.