Wow.. perfect service so far. Will have to come back when parts come in to fix the toilets. But…read morehonest and really nice guys!!

Stairs has always been great for us. They were part of our home reno (two new washrooms installed…read moreupstairs), and have fixed any other plumbing problem that has come along, without drama. Today a plumber arrived less than 30 minutes after I called to deal with a non-urgent problem. He easily diagnosed the issue, went back out to get the correct parts, replaced the flappers, and tested things. He was also very friendly and polite.

The drain my washer connects to seemed to be plugged, as the water was backing up and splashing on…read morethe wall behind the washer every time I did laundry. I had purchased the house this way but I had also taken insurance for problems just like this. I called the insurance company to report the issue and they sent EG Stairs to my house. I was required to pay a $50 deductible. The plumber came in with a hand snake and inserted it into the floor drain in my basement, which is directly behind my washer. He hit the plug with the snake and attempted to "snake" through it. After a few minutes he told me that the pipe was crushed and they would need to dig up the floor to access the pipe. I was quoted around $700. I watch a lot of home improvement shows and have seen them use cameras for situations such as this. I asked him about sending a camera down to be sure before digging up my floor. He said something about that being expensive and that they didn't have one. I asked if I let them dig up my floor if he would guarantee that it would fix the issue and he replied, "no". After discussing the quote with the insurance company, they said that they were only willing to cover up to $500 of the repair. I was left with an uneasy feeling about having my floor dug up with no guarantee. I opted NOT to have them do the work and came up with a work-around. This worked fine for years but I was left with a mess in my basement after a complete plug. I called another plumber to get some advice. J D MacKinnon listened to what I had to say on the phone but felt he needed to see how things were run so he offered to come over and look at it. After a few minutes of being here, he said that he didn't feel the pipe was crushed given the age of the home (he had not done anything but look). When asked about a camera, he said that it would still need to be cleaned first and said that I could rent a power snake for that. He said a hand snake can feel like a wall if the plug is bad enough. This was all FREE advice. I rented the snake and was able to bore through the plug and continue the full 35 feet of the snake. After 2 runs with the snake my drain is flowing better than ever. I pulled out some fabric that seemed to be causing the plug. The total cost of the repair was less than $30 and some labor/cleanup by me. This is less than the $50 deductible I had to pay EG Stairs for a misdiagnosis and years of plumbing issues that could have been fixed if they had done more than run a hand snake down my drain. Long story short, go to another plumber. I would highly recommend JD MacKinnon.

Thank you everybody at 1-Stop Kitchens & Countertops for making the removal of my old kitchen…read morecabinets and the installation of my new cabinets and island such a positive experience. The cost was more than reasonable, communication was clear, and it was easy to get in touch with someone when I had questions. The work was completed carefully, competently, and quickly, with more than one individual going above the call of duty to help me out. I highly recommend your local small business.

I thought my only choice was to tear out my concrete floor in my garage. It was cracked and my…read moreentire garage had settled several inches in the back. I had estimates for over 15k to Jack my garage off the slab and pour a new slab and jack the garage down onto the new slab. Then I met Terry at a home show and his estimate was a fraction of the cost to tear out my slab and raise my garage back into place. Terry's crew totally impressed me; they arrived exactly when they said they would. They injected their grout under my existing concrete floor and levelled the floor. It even raised my garage back level where it was originally. They were in and out in one day and I was back parking in my garage 2 days later! Thank you Terry!! Miriam

I will give Craig from Perfect Pair Property Care a 4 star rating. I hired him to build a small…read morecabin and he did an excellent job while I was there. He did some of the most precise cuts I've seen from a carpenter. I was going to give him a fantastic review. When I had to leave early, he went ahead an booked jobs before finishing the siding. A month later and the job is only half done. He did get Covid, but if he didn't overbook with other customers, the job would have been finished. Dispite some stress he did an amazing job.

Tytans Roofing was amazing. I've dealt with several other roofing companies and usually they are at…read moreleast a bit sketchy, sometimes really bad. Tytans Roofing came in and were professional from start (initial communications) to finish (clean up). You get a totally different feel than from most of the other places. It's a comfortable feeling that you know the job has been done right. It takes a lot for me to want to write a review for a business because I think a good job should be done regardless. These guys are worth it. I couldn't be more pleased with the work.

First and foremost Shawn is a pleasure to deal with. His ability to problem solve is top notch. We…read morehave completed 3 projects with Shawn: Repositioning of laundry machines to another wall and installing a much needed laundry tub, changing a patio door for a door that can be accessed with a wheelchair, and most recently a full remodel of our main bathroom and we are beyond satisfied. He has high quality workmanship; he pays attention to every little detail until the end of the project. The tile cutting for the remodel of this second floor bathroom remodel was extensive and Shawn went up and down those 2 flights of stairs to the basement about thousand times and was still smiling at the end of day. Shawn was exceptionally patient, lots of problems arose during this renovation (like all renovations) but Shawn was always able to find the best solution for every one of them. Shawn is a great contractor for all your needs. If you have a building project or renovation in mind he will make sure your dream project comes true. We highly recommend Taulien Construction for any of your renovation or building projects. We are very happy with our new stunning and practical bathroom and we will have other projects for him later on for sure.

One of the most knowledgeable people I have met and took the time to explain each step he completed…read morewith as much detail as you wanted to know. Would happily hire again in the future for any repairs/installations. The business name is honest, this guy does it all!