In March 2020, I hired this firm to do some extensive work for me. They had worked for me in the…read morepast and had delivered the job on time and on budget. In the beginning, everything went well on this new job and I wrote a glowing review. Not long after that, things started going downhill. Some of the work was done well including a new set of back stairs, painting of the house, and some basement renovations, but a stop-work order was placed on my conversion of carports to garages as they had neglected to apply for a building permit. This is unacceptable. It is now over a year since that stop-work order and I still do not have a permit. There were many factors that have caused delays--not the fault of anyone--but the fact that I have been waiting for over a year is unacceptable. Had they applied for a permit when the work was beginning, all those issues would have been taken care of last fall and winter, and I would have my garages. They did not present a budget but they expect you to pay every week with little or no breakdown of the expenses. One employee who has since been let go, went nuts ordering more material than my project would ever need and I have had to sell lumber and plywood to try to regain my costs. For a while, my driveway and backyard looked like a building supply centre. There was little concern for the extensive plantings in my front yard and a backhoe totally destroyed what I had; some plants had been there 50 years and it was upsetting to me. No compensation was offered. Steer clear of this firm. I feel I was taken advantage of because was a recent widow--and vulnerable-- but once I got my act together, I stopped work on the project myself and hired two workers to finish what could be finished.

Steven is not a tradesman as it turns out he has only a few years experience... He led us to…read morebelieve he is a red seal tradesman as we trusted him to put together a renovation plan for our basement suite.. after finding out he has no real credentials. We followed up with the poor google reviews and found them to be disheartening and credible. I am glad I did not give him the enormous deposit he asked for. My husband was worried as he has no credentials or formal training. We went with a more reputable local contractor who uses journeyman carpenters and sub-trades.

The entire Downs Construction team is amazing. Every individual I've met within the organization…read morehas been an outstanding person and incredibly knowledgable :)

Downs construction helped us after a flood and our subsequent basement renovation. Their expertise,…read moreprofessionalism and commitment to the job made this an excellent experience. Highly recommend Downs. Thanks to Vlad particularly.

My experience with Sean from Beyond Handy was nothing short of incredible. I wanted a…read morecustom-furnished home, and he certainly delivered. Every idea I had in my mind was brought to fruition in a creative and efficient manner. From rustic cedar benches to wall shelving to a farm-style dining room table... my home has become the unique and beautiful sanctuary I always wanted. From day one there was clear communication, fine attention to detail, and a very obviously creative mind at work. If you are looking for a skilled tradesman that can truly do it all, look no further than Beyond Handy! I will be hiring them for any housing project in the future, both big and small.

From the owner: Beyond Handy of Victoria, BC is a home improvement company which focuses on every aspect of home…read morerenovations from landscaping to interior finishing. No job is too small, no project list is too long. Contact us today to arrange a consultation. 

Victor agreed to start at 9 am on a certain day, but did not show up. I called him and he said he…read morecouldn't do it then and could he change it to 3 or 4 pm later that day. He said he called twice the day before to let me know he had to change the time. When I looked back over my phone records it shows that he did not call. If he can' show up for a simple job then I won't be hiring him.

Even when all the repair companies were closed down, he still kept working. I recommend him to…read moreanyone living on the island! I will call next time！！