I just want to say that I'm so glad that a friend of mine refered me to this contractor. I hired…read moreone but he didn't really know what he was doing. Nothing was right, even the try wall was not straight. When I confronted him, he left, and I paid him 80% . Then I called Phoenix Renovations. They were really professional, they fixed everything and finished my basement on time. He was also nice enough to install some lights for me that wasn't in the contract. I would definitely hire them again.

The owner of Phoenix Renovations (he uses various names such as Joseph or Anthony) in Ottawa is a…read morecrook. He took full payment for a basement renovation in our home and never came back to finish the job. I have called at least 15 times, sent him emails and he just won't return my calls or finish the job. He is a very friendly and helpful person and always answers his calls until you pay him. We were so disappointed because we had a great relationship with him up until the moment that he decided to rip us off. Once he gets his money, you'll never hear from him again.

We hired Bill Vail to replace the flooring in our entryway and are completely satisfied with the…read moreresults. Bill finished the work on time, stayed on budget and was a real sweetheart to deal with. He kept us in the loop throughout the job about the scheduling, made sure problems were swiftly dealt with and showed great attention to detail as he was completing the work. We would not hesitate to recommend this company to a friend, family member or anyone we know.

We moved in July 2016. There were dents and stains on the walls done by the movers and the moving…read morecompany hired Bill to fix it for them. Every time he came by, the work he did needed touch up or he ruined something else. -Vail renovations (Bill) came on a Monday to do the repairs and paint. There was a need for a second coat of paint. This is understandable. The main issue on that day was that he took a paint sample to get it matched since we did not had the original paint. The paint sample (5 cm x 10 cm) was taken at eye level on the entrance wall. This wall receives outdoor light continually, which results in that repair being very visible. There are many other areas where the sample could have been taken and be more subtle. The wall where the paint sample was taken did not initially needed to be painted. -On the same day, he saw some tiny stains on the wall in the staircase. As a kind gesture, he decided to give a quick brush of grey paint to hide the stains. But the paint used was not exactly the same colour as the previous paint. Therefore by doing this, he made huge ''stains'' on the wall. I called him and mentioned the second coat and my disappointment about the location that the paint sample was taken and the paint spots in the stairs. -He came back on Tuesday. He did a second coat of beige and grey where needed and painted the wall in the stairs. I was initially very satisfied with this job. That is until I discovered a few months later that he did not asked my wife to remove the child ''pressure gate'' in the stairs and painted around the contact area with the wall. Now there is an area of dark grey on the wall because is was not painted when the remainder of the wall was painted. Although he re-sanded and repatched the paint sample in the entrance it was still very visible. It also needed a second coat so I called him again. (I am ok with the fact that he needed to come back for a second coat on the area he took the paint sample...he might not have seen it). -He came back on the Wednesday and gave a quick coat of grey to fix the paint sample. Unfortunately he was in a hurry and touched the next wall along the joint. Since the paint is not a perfect match, he needed to come back a fourth time to paint a wall that did not initially needed to be painted. At one point during those 4 days, he accidentally dropped droplets of paint on my beige carpet. It is an accident, it happens. But when I told him, he came by and argued that it wasn't him and never fixed it. No one else painted in the house and the paint stains on the carpet were not there before, it must have been him. Finally, we are now in March and this ordeal was completed in September. And the paint sample he took at eye-level in the entrance is getting more visible by the day as the paint and plasters crack on that area. Even properly fixed, you would see that this area has a different texture than the remainder of the wall. It was just a poor decision to take the sample there. I never though that it would be so complicated and that every time he worked he would inadvertently do something that needed him to come back again. It was truly a one day job. Had he taken his time and thought before acting, he would only have came once and I would be very satisfied. I compare the quality of his work to what would be done by an amateur in a hurry. It is poor. I see the good reviews for him, and I am not a perfectionist. I would be happy with a normal job. Therefore I simply do not understand how this highly praised handyman could do such a bad job in my house. So my advice/conclusion from this story is: There is a lack of consistency in quality. Before you hire Vail renovations, keep in mind that you might be the job of low quality and your neighbour might be the one extremely satisfied. Therefore it might be best to pick a handyman with a steady performance.

Gave me a quote and underquoted the job I hired him to level the deck and repair my stair,$2200 and…read moreit's gonna cost me $1200-$1500 to fix what he messed up. Deck is not level and stairs look like a hack job. He sends you a list of materals that looks like he is doing what u asked Tried to tell me my railing was not part of the stairs so xtra xtra xtra

A true honest opinion is given on all your home improvements. Not a money grabbing organization…read more They find the best method possible for your wallet. Professional, punctual, and quality work.

We hired Alex Guzzo to do some light carpentry work and some home repairs. He provided some great…read moreadvice, ideas and solutions to our home renovation project. His work was top notch, he pays attention to details, arrived on time, cleaned up at the end of the day, and completed the work in the set time-line. He is a professional and provided us with a written quote and contract which we greatly appreciated. Definitely will hire him again for the next phase of our renovation project. Thank you very much Alex for a job well done!

We've been very happy with the work that Alex Guzzo has done for us. He has repaired boards and…read moresteps on our deck and replaced lattice work on our fence. Alex built a new shelf in one of our bedroom closets as well as repaired bifold closet doors and has adjusted the sliding doors as they were weren't hanging straight. Alex has changed electrical switches. He also cleared a clogged shower drain for us. Alex has always been punctual and his fees are fair. We have no hesitation in recommending Guzzo Home Service for any job - big or small.

Xavier did the carpentry and tile work when I finished my basement. The entire basement required…read moreframing with consideration for a new bathroom with a floating vanity, several recessed cabinets, a pocket door along with the additional ducts and electricals required for new construction. Xavier's real talent lies in his tiling and trim work. I received many compliments on the curbless shower and the concealed linen cabinet that he installed. Overall, I was very pleased with his work and his prices. The people to whom I have referred him have also been pleased with his work.

Quality of his work is poor. Good luck trying to get him to fix it for you when you identify the…read moredeficiencies. He just blocks your phone number.

Great handyman, quality work and it shows. One of the best I've seen, and would definitely call him…read moreagain, and so should you.

I called Kevin from Belias Handyman and Renovation for a quotation to do work at my residence. He…read moretold me he would come between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and he never called or showed up. I don't recommend this company and their references are fake.

We discussed all the tasks we needed done and he quoted us a price verbally. Lesson…read morelearned...always get it in writing. Patrick did only a fraction of what was discussed and demands full payment. He also threatened to undo any work he did do if full payment not made. Stay clear of this handyman and save yourself a lot of grief.

We have used Patrick and his team for minor and major renovations for the past 5 years. His work,…read moreboth indoors and outdoors, is excellent. He comes up with cost-effective solutions and constructive ideas. He is an honest and trustworthy contractor. We value his work and will keep using his services as long as possible.