I had the very best experience of any large remodel job that I have ever done!! That being said,…read morethis job was done with my being in the US and it took place partly during the COVID crisis!! I can not say enough about the work and the great attention to detail on every level. The personal service included working with neighbors and troubleshooting pre-existing issues with work not done by them!! I hope to work with them again and would highly recommend them. Truly reduced the stress of a large remodel and I have the utmost respect for the team and the great communication that never wavered. Now that the job is over, I actually miss working with such a great team. Thank you for a really great experience and thank you for making such a difference to the beautifully remodeled home!!! Janet W

We were so impressed with our complete home renovation done by Island Builders. These guys were…read moreamazing to work with. They completed a complete Reno to our 1906 home with new foundation and a two bedroom suite. Everyone was professional and very tidy. Our new gourmet kitchen is breathtaking! Great company that is honest and has the highest work ethic. The attention to the details is unrivalled. Everything was done on time and on our target budget. We can't say enough about the work and everyone from Island Builders

Aaron was over today to install some grab bars around my toilet. What a professional, friendly…read moreexperience. There were some screws that Aaron didn't trust, so he got some from his truck. I will for sure be calling Handyman Connection Victoria again.

Very bad experience with A.C.(using his initials to protect his privacy). He did very bad work, and…read morecharged me $7,500. CDN. I had Island marble redo what he had not done. Mr. D. C. and his staff fixed Mr. A.C.'s mess. Our bathroom and kitchen is now "state of the art."

Green City built our new home and we honestly could not have asked for more. Sam and his team were…read morealways quickly responsive and always made sure to be respectful of the budget. The communication through the whole process was fantastic and the result was the home of my dreams. Thank you!

Sam and his Green City Builders crew did a great job on our renovation. They provided us with our…read moredream kitchen! The open concept has made a huge difference during those gloomy days here in Vancouver. Brooke and Juanita

Just before noon today, I was going to do laundry. However, my washing machine wasn't working and…read morewas making a noise even after it had been unplugged for awhile. I called Mark at North Saanich Plumbing Inc. and he immediately sent Dave to check out my washing machine. In no time Dave arrived and was checking that: the washer was plugged in properly and that: the taps weren't leaking. He subsequently held down the cancel button and did a hard reset, which fixed the washing machine. I never though I would be happy to do 4 laundry loads of laundry, if Dave hadn't arrived. I have used North Saanich Plumbing for many years, and don't know what I would do without them. Many thanks to Dave, Mark, & Aaron. I highly recommend that if you need a plumber call North Saanich Plumbing Inc. (250) 656-4744. Sharon Johnston

The good and the NOT SO GOOD BE AWARE - this is basically a…read more'hands-off' on-line business. The plumber assigned to our job was great. Brody was 10/10. The problem is with the owner and his business model. He will not provide an itemized invoice of costs - Just one line for 'total labor' (no rate or duration) and one line for 'total parts' on an invoice for over $1100. The person who answers the phone, who books your job and knows the details of the work done, says he has 'nothing to do with the invoice' (how interesting!) - that's done by the owner Aaron De Yaeger who refused a written request for an itemized cost of parts. As for payment you are not advised ahead of time that they don't take VISA and don't bother driving to the address on the invoice to pay cash. It's a lovely residence. There is NO STORE, no shop, no face to face customer service. Hopefully the plumbers get a fair % of the labor charged because after some effort we learned that we paid $165/hr which is well above the 2026 provincial rate range for BC red seal journeyman plumbers. I would really like to be able to recommend this local business but while they claim they are keeping costs down that does not transfer to the customer.

I had Mike come do the electrical for my tiny home project he did an awesome job and it was very…read moregood at keeping me informed on the schedule and wow the plan was going forward he had great ideas for making the space useable and efficient

From the owner: Groove Electric is in high demand in the Victoria area with residential, commercial and service…read moreelectrical work.  Led by Mike holding a Master Electrician Certificate with over 15 years experience. We specialize in residential renovations, LED lighting, service upgrades, and pride with both safety, customer needs and excellence.

Kristy Palmer was recommended to me by an acquaintance and I am happy to recommend her to others…read more We had a big kitchen Reno done and Kristy's ideas were great. She works with top notch contractors - from plumbers to painters to tilers and others. She was very responsive to our many queries and always on top of the numerous details associated with our project. She was an expert in ensuring I was not overloaded with decisions- especially the myriad and constant small ones. She provided options she knew would appeal rather then overloading me with trivia or ones that wouldn't suit our Reno. I would recommend her both professionally and personally.

Homefront Ideas/Ms. Palmer's contract provided no detail and for this I have paid dearly. Ms…read more Palmer claims that I made changes to the plan. This is untrue. No changes were made to her cabinet maker's original drawings, which Ms. Palmer sent me a full week and a half before I signed her contract. The drawings clearly show crown molding, spice racks, and a panel at the end of the cabinet. When Ms. Palmer's right-hand man cut down the small portion of the pony wall attached to the narrow vertical wall in the kitchen, he did so without any care whatsoever. The wall was left bulging and crooked and therefore impossible to tile over. Ms. Palmer ignored this problem and had the quartz countertop installed without first correcting it. She left this portion of the wall completely unfinished. Ms. Palmer acknowledges that she always knew about the under cabinet puck lights. However, the upper cabinets were not constructed for this type of lighting and the required electrical work was not completed prior to the installation of the cabinetry. This happened in spite of the fact that all skilled contractors know that renovation work needs to take place in the proper order. As an example of Ms. Palmer's work, on the day my appliances were delivered it was discovered that the allotted space within the custom-built lower cabinetry was too narrow and the countertops were too low to accommodate the new slide-in stove. This should have been impossible given that Ms. Palmer and her cabinet maker had the stove specifications (standard 30" width and the height) long before the construction of the cabinetry ever began. Ms. Palmer's only defence to all these egregious mistakes is to make absurd allegations and to talk about her supposedly glowing business reputation. Unfortunately for Ms. Palmer I have a binder filled with proof (photographs, professional reports, etc) that refutes everything she has said. Homefront Ideas/Ms. Palmer botched the renovation to the point that I would not let her or her trades back into my home to cause further damage. Ms. Palmer/Homefront Ideas provided nothing close to the high end renovation that she promised. She failed on every level. The carpentry, cabinetry, plumbing and painting were completely inadequate. I ended up having to hire and pay actual professionals to try to fix her countless mistakes. It was a 2 year nightmare. Anyone considering hiring her should first check her BC civil court record. Hiring Homefront Ideas, trusting her was a huge mistake and I have to live with the incredibly unprofessional job she did.

Replaced two bathroom floors for us. I must say that Sam was…read moreprompt, professional and a skilled tradesman. Very good work and a hard worker. I would recommend him to anyone.

From the owner: We offer a variety of handyman and property maintenance services that will fit into your busy…read moreschedule. From small home repairs like small drywall repairs, to home improvement or renovation projects. Whatever the design, we can bring your dream to life. Whatever job you have for us, we’ll get it done with the utmost care and attention-to-detail. As a professional handyman service, we understand better than anybody that homes need ongoing care and maintenance. That is why we take pride in always being here to help our clients fix something as quickly as possible, especially as we understand you likely have so much going on you don't have time to do it yourself. Our highly skilled and seasoned home repair professionals always put our customers first! - Partial to full bathroom renovations - Home painting services - Drywall repairs - TV hanging - Tiling - Minor electrical work - Minor Plumbing - Finishing carpentry - General carpentry - Deck building and repairs - And more!

We ordered cabinets to be constructed to match our own kitchen design and Karl was not only very…read morehelpful, he provided updates and finished the project in just a few weeks! They look exactly how we envisioned them and the quality is excellent. I would definitely recommend this company. Thank you, Karl! I wish I could add a photo. Sandy on Saturna Island

From the owner: Customized cabinets, flooring, countertops Ventilation,…read moreRange Hoods, Kitchen Sinks,