Great service right from the in house estimate - very informative - and when competitive quotes…read morecame in clearly also good value. The install was in time and the installers were friendly and good troubleshooters. Each time there was a challenge they figured it out and moved forward. Fireplace insert looks great.

I'd recommend Downtown Gas Services to anyone who is looking for honest, competent, professional…read moreand reasonably-priced furnace maintenance. Rick's expert service made me realize that techs who came to check and clean our boiler system in previous years had not done anything close to the kind of thorough job that Rick did. Also, we'd had a long-standing problem with water dripping from the overflow valve. A previous tech had just replaced the overflow valve to solve this, which didn't help. Rick determined the actual problem was a waterlogged expansion tank, and fixed it.

They managed to keep my 25 year old boiler going for years, promptly upgraded necessary parts, Gary…read moreand Rick are responsive and extremely professional. They even came out of Toronto to help me with 2 furnaces and air conditioning systems when I moved. And guys, I still have the Niagara honey for both of you, and an extra for Mario! For service nobody is like this firm, and NO, I am not their family -- just a grateful customer. Elaine

We have been using Wei, the owner of CRR Roof & Reno for almost 15 years now…read more We've tried other contractors in the past, but found ourselves keep going back to Wei in the end. 1) Wei is multi-disciplinary. While most contractors only specialize in his/her own trade, Wei excels at almost every trade you can think of in renovation and homebuilding. From roofing to framing to drywall, from plumbing to electrical to HVAC, there just isn't a job Wei is not good at. Even if he doesn't do the work himself, he will point you in the right direction. For example: - When we hired Wei to fix a pipe leak in our basement above the hot water tank, he not only fixed the leak and repaired the drywall, but also capped some exposed electrical wiring found inside the drywall. While there he also looked around and pointed out issues with our basement sewer cleanout and floor drain, which he fixed on the next visit. - When we hired Wei to replace our windows and patio door, he also repaired the rotten window frame, fixed the lintel, caulked the flashing, and patched exterior brick mortars around the window. For both jobs, had we not used Wei we would end up spending a lot more time and money dealing with multiple contractors. 2) Wei is always straightforward and honest with his quotes. He stands by his quotes and doesn't compromise on quality. Other contractors may bid low or sugar-coat the problems just to get your business, and then change the scope of work and add on additional costs later, not Wei. From the start, he would point out the exact problems and the scope of work including what-if scenarios. He would offer several solutions for different budgets, but clearly explain the pros, cons, risks, and long term impact of each solution. Once quotes are accepted he sticks with them, even if the actual cost ends up being above his quote, he sticks with the original quote and doesn't compromise on the quality. If the actual costs end up being less, other contractors would just eat the difference, Wei would actually go the extra mile to expand the scope, upgrade the work, or reduce his original quote. Regardless of the homeowner's knowledge level, or whether the homeowner is onsite or not, Wei's work is consistent and high quality. It's very rare that he had to return a second time to fix his previous work. 3) Wei is local to downtown Toronto and is very knowledgeable and experienced with older houses in downtown Toronto, an expertise that's not easy to find among contractors from other areas of GTA. We recommend him especially for jobs on older houses in Annex, Little Italy, Chinatown, Seaton Village, Harbord Village, etc. In conclusion, having Wei is like having a trusted general contractor, a trusted home inspector, and multiple trusted sub-contractors, all at the same time! If there is any complaint, it would be that we'd wish he's not that busy so we can book him when we wanted - but on the other hand, it speaks of his popularity among his clients, most of them are long term clients that have stuck with him for many years.

This company is not registered and not a real business. I tried filing a complaint to the Canada…read moreBetter Business Bureau or bbb.org but this business does not exist. The owner Wei did some work for me in May 2022 and told me that if anything was not done right to give him a call because he guaranty his work. The very next year, the leaky roof that they tried to fix was still leaking. The other job was not done properly either as the drain that they try to fix still created some flooding. I have been trying to get him to come in to fix these problems since September 2023 up until now May 2025. But he kept saying that he'll try to show up but he never did. The owner of this so-called CRR roof and Reno , Wei cannot be trusted and should not be in business. I will try to seek legal action, moving forward. I have a good case, as I have all the text saved on my phone stating that I paid for services that were not done right. And I have all the pictures from him and from me to prove it. Stay away from this person. Zero star if I could.

We had a gas fireplace installed last year. Running the gas line past our finished basement was a…read morechallenge yet they were able to route the line and complete the job quickly and cleanly. The fireplace has been working very well for the past year. Thank you Broom's!

Service guy was sloppy. He forgot to replace my furnace cover and knocked my AC unit off level (so…read moremuch that it was affecting the compressors performance). This was not the service I expected, especially when they are charging a premium for parts/service.

I recently asked a few question by phone about my Valor gas fireplace remote motor which had…read morestopped responding to the handheld remote. The fellow on the phone gave me reliable info. on how to remedy the problem due to Kirkland batteries being to short. I have used Marsh's for a wood stove installation and I have bought parts from them over the last 20 years! I can't recommend this place enough.

Nine years ago I bought a fireplace insert from this company. Recently I was concerned as I thought…read morethe fireplace was omitting fumes. I called the company and believe it or not the owner, Alan Baroey, came out the same day to check the fireplace. It had been so long since I bought the fireplace insert I was no longer in the system, and still he came across town to answer my questions. This is an outstanding example of customer service and I would recommend this company to anyone considering buying fireplace merchandise.

These guys replaced our columns back in late fall. They came out to have a look and answered all of…read moremy questions. Price was affordable compared to other quotes we got from competitors. Give Column Guru a call if you're looking to replace your porch columns. Great job guys

Do not hire Capital Columns for Raised Panel Wainscoting! - Nov 16, 2013…read more Be forewarned that Capital Columns sub-contracts out Raised Panel Wainscoting work to a third party company (one man in a van) and are completely not involved whatsoever during the install period, in fact they did not even call or visit during the 2 day project. After the initial in home consultation and settling on a price, we paid a 20% deposit on our credit card (do not give them your credit card number). On the day of install, Oct 31, 2013, the sub-contractor who showed up was a contractor who I contacted myself to quote the same job (we didn't go with him due to his references didn't come in on time). Also note that Capital Columns quote was 45% more than the quote I received from the actual contactor who did our work. Another disturbing fact on the final day of install, (Nov 1, 2013) Capital Columns went ahead and charged the balance of the job on our credit card without our approval and while work was still not finished (that final day the contractor worked till 7:45pm). During the two day install not once did a Capital Columns rep visit or call to see how work was progressing and they still felt entitled to charge the balance of the cost without checking with us if we were satisfied with the work. After this terrible contractor experience, I contacted Herb (owner) to express my dissatisfaction and he said he would look into the job and get back to me. After 4 days of no response I called Herb again, and he said he could not do anything about their inflated price (saying; "I have a lot more overhead than a one man outfit operating out of van"), I can accept this to a certain degree but a 45% increase over the installers price seems grossly out of order to cover for his overhead, WSIB insurance etc. With this unsatisfactory experience with Capital Columns, I will definitely not be using or referring these guys to any of my friends or family, very unprofessional and quick to charge your credit card without any job closure or value added to the job. Arun P - Brampton, ON

Wow...if you have ever wanted a BBQ...not just the ones that you see in the HD or CT catalog..but…read moreones that will make any fan of BBQ lust over...this is the place. The name Barbecues Galore is pretty accurate, as they carry an immense number of Propane, Natural Gas, Charcoal, Infrared, Wood..basically anything that can cook food with heat here. The selections range anywhere from the $100 dollar charcoal to the 5000+ dollar natural gas BBQ stations. Barbecues Galore are also licensed dealers of Weber, Napolean, Broil King, DCS ...just to name a few. If your looking for patio living or furniture..yup..they have it. Patio heaters, Fire tables, Umbrellas, Plates, Glasses..I could go on, but you get the picture. If your BBQ needs some tweaking or some extra add ons, they carry an excessive number of additions to make your BBQ experience even better. The staff here is super helpful and will answer any of your questions with some knowledge. If you like looking for that special type of secret sauce or rub to put on your BBQ creations, they also carry a wide selection of seasonings and rubs to round out your spice cabinet. There are only 4 locations (Calgary 2, Burlington, Oakville) and it would be great to see more. Barbecues Galore is a wonderland for any BBQ beginner or enthusiast and they can fulfill your wildest BBQ dreams!! 5 Stars!

We had a gas fire place installed by Barbecue Galore. Initially everything went well with Tim…read moremaking a site visit and working with our contractor. They neglected to mention that a fan was an extra cost and after the installation it was obvious that the fan was needed. I purchased the fan but BG's installers would not do the install. They gave me a name of a third party contractor which I contacted but he did not show up on the day of the install arranged and never returned my calls. I found another local contractor who completed the installation of the fan. The fan has made a HUGE difference.