My Dream Kitchen & Renovation…read more Where do I start, I recently purchased a new home in Durham and it had many builder finishes that I wasn't happy with so the first area that I decided to renovate was my Kitchen. I came across a few review based websites to look for an honest and fair Kitchen Renovator but I wasn't only looking for a Contractor which I noticed most of them were here but I was looking for someone who had a unique sense for Kitchen Design as I wanted not just ANY Kitchen, but one that looks like those that I have seen in a magazine I had cut out. After getting a few quotes from 2 other of the BEST Kitchen and Renovation companies, I was not totally satisfied with their ordinary ideas and lack of design, that was until I came across Valentini Kitchens and Piero. Piero came over and I knew he was the person that I wanted to deal with, he was not just one of the ordinary Kitchen Renovators that came to give me quick estimates, he knew what Kitchen design was and you could tell he specializes in Kitchen and Interior Home Design as he has been doing this for a very long time. In my Initial in home Consultation, Piero took his time (nearly 2 hours) not rushing one bit and he went through every little detail and gave me every idea I could have imagined to come up with the best design/layout and colour choices for my Kitchen. I am so HAPPY with my new Kitchen and everyone that comes over doesn't stop complimenting me on it. I always wanted that " White Kitchen " you see in all the high end Kitchen magazines and I finally GOT IT! I decided to keep the existing dark porcelain tile flooring, so Piero helped me choose a contrasting colour for the Custom Island Cabinetry that complimented the dark tile floors. Piero's crew was delightful and they took so much care with the existing areas of my home, they covered up all the areas to not damage the floors and walls, they covered the tile floors with a special cardboard roll and all openings were zipped up with special plastic to keep as much dust away from the other areas of my home and the plastic was held up with poles so that the plastic would not move during the Reno process. I was so impressed with the Professionalism and CLEAN was an understatement. Make sure that you plan yourself accordingly as if you give the right company the right amount of time, you will get what you want, I got to see why it takes the time it takes in the many stages I had to go through so take the time to plan it out as your Kitchen will be out of commission for 2 months or so. Piero helped in choosing all the finishing touches, which made it so much easier for me not to have to hire a designer. This company can do it all and they took care of everything I needed for my project from start to finish. Piero's brother, Anthony was UNREAL!! He took care of all the hands on Kitchen work and Renovations and organized their crews daily so I knew what was being done on each day they were in my home. Everything I had read about Anthony in Valentini's past reviews were so true, He is as unique as it gets and a true old school craftsman who cares about EVERYTHING he does as if it was his own. A special thank you Anthony and Paul his helper for all you have done, your finishing touches are PERFECT! I can't believe that you guys made my DREAM KITCHEN come to life. I was given the option to either purchase my own finishing items, ie: Counter Tops & Back Splash, Plumbing & Electrical Fixtures, even all the paint colours for the walls or to have Valentini take care of it all and with my busy work schedule, it was not worth it for me to do all the running around so I met with Piero in the showroom and in one long appointment, I chose everything there and saved so much money in the end and I got exactly what I wanted. Thank you to Valentini's extended crew, Frank the Electrician for guiding me through all the best lighting options for the Kitchen area including the ceiling, under cabinet & inside cabinet lighting. Marcelo for the Plaster & Painting and Danny for the plumbing installation. Lastly, a special thank you to JMJ Marble and Kent for his perfect work with the Kitchen Quartz Countertops and Full Quartz Backsplash, I am in WOW with the White Marble look counters, your finishing touches were amazing!. To sum it all up, I spent countless hours reading reviews on contractor websites and meeting potential Renovators but Valentini Kitchens is truly the BEST, I would not hesitate to refer my family, friends and anyone out there looking to do a Kitchen Renovation. Thanks Piero, Anthony and the entire Valentini crew, Happy Holidays and I wish you all the best for the New Year.

I'm overjoyed that Easy Renovation completed my bathroom. The group maintained everything tidy,…read moreworked effectively, and was professional. The finished product looks amazing and was well worth the effort.

Wife and I used guys at Easy Reno in order to renovate our bathroom. We got a few companies to come…read moreover and give us quotes. However the sheer professionalism and structured approach made an impression on us. We're very happy with our choice and there's definitely great value for the money.

The best renovation experience ever! I will hire BBE for any additional renovations. They were…read moreincredibly professional (Simon was so respectful of my home and of any needs I had) that goes for the entire team and every step of the process. I now have a a very beautiful basement and 2 beautiful bathrooms and the master bath now looks and feels like a spa! It's been a few weeks now and I still have to pinch myself every time I'm in that gorgeous space! Thank you very kindly for such an amazing experience.

We were looking to do a major remodel of our home that initially included the kitchen, master…read morebathroom and guest bathroom.We had very specific needs due to a member of our family being handicapped. I interviewed several different contractors/companies, none of which understood the scope of the project we were looking to do, none factored in the handicap needs, all evident by the quotes and proposals received. What surprised us initially, was Simon's philosophy and approach being a resource and industry expert in what they do...more so than the sale itself. Simon made several follow-up visits to our home to see how the home was being used, how we functioned in the house and get a better idea as to our needs to best transform the areas to make it beautiful and extremely functional as well. Simon developed several amazing designs which were tweaked from likes/dislikes of each to create the final design plans. Honestly, truly amazing, some stuff we would have never thought of. The master bathroom was the hardest of the projects, as it had to be handicapped assessable from all aspects...particularly the shower area. The master bath project was a total gut, required major plumbing work/relocation, reworking the area to include a very large handicapped assessable shower area with seamless roll in capability, wet/dry area, built in shelves, bench seating both in the wet and dry area, grab bars, etc. A raised toilet was incorporated, design of which you can't tell it was raised...matching the exact shape of the toilet. New tile laid, increased storage and functionality of the vanity area and a to die for master closet for such a limited space. It was truly a work of art. The kitchen was transformed to include a true island, all new cabinetry, counter tops and transformation of the pantry from the normal drab bi-fold's with wire shelves, to cabinetry, counter top, etc...that makes it look and function like and extension of the kitchen. Several neighbors saw and said WOW...something no one thought of doing. The guest bathroom a definite upgrade from what the builder did initially. We also ended up redoing all the flooring in the living areas of the house, replaced all of the interior doors to solid core doors, replaced several main light fixtures and all of the plumbing fixtures/hardware. We found BBE to be a truly one stop shop for all your remodeling needs from cabinetry, countertops, flooring, plumbing fixtures, lighting, hardware, etc...all of which we purchased through BBE which made the process much less of a hassle and actually quick enjoyable...as they showed us a large selection of everything...and if they don't have it...they ordered it..We have since completed a second project with Simon and his team that included replacing all windows to impact glass and redoing another closet in the second bedroom, transforming it from the normal bi-fold's with wire shelves, to a beautiful built in...another great idea and design. Bottom, line, if you're looking to do any remodeling work...any scope in size...we would highly recommend Simon and his team. Simon and his team were great to work with, extremely knowledgeable, did quality work, courteous and clean during all phases of our project. Follow up was great during the entire project and Simon and his team was always reachable. Shortly we will be planning a 3rd project...another closet...and will absolutely be using Simon and his team. Great job!

Very responsive and communicative! Did an amazing job…read moreinstalling this high quality carpet in my condo living room. Good price options to choose from and smooth process.

Sam, is an excellent professional and the wonderful new look of our apartment's floor, proves it…read more But, more importantly, Sam is a great human being. I believe that he was more concerned with any and all of our issues, than with the flooring work itself. And he finished the work one day before it was originally planned. Worth every penny!

We wanted our bathroom remodeled and we had Casamigos Construction redo it and it came out amazing…read more We could not have asked for better company. They were in constant communication with us and were diligent. We appreciate everything they did for us as they showed us how to increase our home value even more. We look forward to having them back to do our kitchen and basement.

Mike and his team completed a full kitchen and basement renovation in my newly purchased 90 year…read moreold home. I could not have been happier with the result! Having had bad experiences with trades in the past, I was hesitant to take on such a large project. But our house had been occupied by the same family for almost 50 years and was in desperate need of updating. I wanted to maintain some of the historical details blended with modern updates. Based on some of the other renos of his I've seen, this seems to be his specialty. He tackled every aspect of the reno with design in mind. For the basement, Mike suggested heated concrete floors that we absolutely love. When bathroom fixtures were delivered and didn't match the modern elements in the basement bath, they were returned and reelected. When I was having trouble choosing tile, they helped out. I gave a basic outline of what I wanted in the kitchen and Mike's team fleshed out the design beautifully. There was good collaboration between his team and I. Since we had recently purchased the home, we were on a tight budget. Mike provided thoughtful suggestions on where to save money. They were respectful when items were cut for cost savings and never tried to get us to spend more than we were comfortable with. The budget never increased from the original quote except for when I added on larger scale items like a gas line to my new range and BBQ. When tiles were priced out a couple cents higher than my budget, they confirmed before purchasing them. We were informed of all the details along the way. My timeline was also tight since we only had a few weeks where renos could be done before we had to move in. The team was there late each night and on weekends in some cases to prepare for our move-in. Work continued after we had moved and workers were there every weekday. Shout-out to Harold who was at our house almost everyday. Trades always showed up as scheduled. Periodically, we would meet up for a walk through. I would usually have a list of questions or items that I would like him to work on. He was always patient and thorough when explaining his answers. When I asked for items to be worked on, it was never a problem. He often already had the same list of items to be worked on. Working with Mike was truly a wonderful experience and I highly recommend him. I can't wait to have them back to tackle all of the new projects I have dreamt up!

I cannot praise home curators highly enough. They were amazing and brought forward various…read moreoptions/ideas and made every decission making process simpler and we loved that. Mehdi and Shelina were very professional and worked in a timely fashion. They were present throughout the entire reno and decor process and voila the end result was elegant. The dinning/living and powder room look beautiful , I cant thank you enough! I highly recommend home curators anytime.

Shelina and Mehdi of Home Curators are energetic and have great business acumen…read more Their service was phenomenal and displayed immaculate professionalism in both interior designing and renovation of our home. We are thrilled with our completed interior designing of home. The craftsmanship and quality of renovation are exceptional. We attribute this excellent renovation and interior designing to the professionalism and competence to the couple., Shelina and Mehdi's excellent management of purchases and schedules allowed our home to be renovated and redesign within a six month period as promised by them. They delivered everything what was agreed upon on time and within the budget. Their attention to detail for the interior design specifications, renovation of basement and open communications with ourselves insured that any critical issues were addressed, rectified and alternate options suggested to enable saving time and money. Their ability to complete the contract below cost and pass the savings to us not only shows exceptional program management, that also speaks highly of their integrity, We truly appreciate their efforts and professionalism. We, once again would like to thank you and congratulate you for your hard work and dedication. Wishing you all the best and good luck ahead. Ali Hemani

Service 5/5 Material Options 5/5…read moreKnowledge 5/5 Prices 5/5 Wow!! I just want to say that Y2 Renovations is honestly so meticulous, timely, and honestly so accomodating for any new home owner. John helped guide me every step of the reno, his team was so professional and honestly considered details I didn't even think of! They also have such amazing options for all price ranges, and you can tell through their sincerity they aren't trying to get a quick buck out of you. Truly felt like a close friend looking out for me. Loved that my options within my price range were still so trendy yet timeless. When he re-did my kitchen, I was shocked by what he was able to do in such a short period of time. It definitely felt boujee af on a budget! The way that his team hid my dishwasher to match the cupboards was literally genius. This is the kind of knowledge and thoughtfulness you truly expect from a 5 star team. Highly recommend Y2 Renovations to literally everyone, you will have no regrets I promise you!

I recently hired Y2 Design & Build for a bathroom remodel, and unfortunately, the experience and…read morefinal quality did not meet my expectations.The communication within this team was incredibly poor. My project coordinator, Alex, was unprofessional and difficult to work with. Because the on-site contractors did not speak English, I had to rely entirely on Alex to relay instructions, which led to major misunderstandings. For example, during the installation of a glass shield, it was clear that Alex and the contractors were not on the same page. I immediately called Alex and requested that we hold off on that portion for a couple of days to sort it out. He dismissively told me, "No, we're doing it now." Predictably, the glass was installed with extremely poor quality and would not have lasted a year. While the manager, John, eventually stepped in and replaced it, the situation should have been avoided entirely.Furthermore, I experienced pushback from John early on. I purchased veined tile and wanted to review the layout beforehand to ensure the pattern flowed correctly. Alex told me that the installer, Ethan, only lays tile and does not handle the design or layout. When I tried to oversee this, John accused me of "micromanaging" and told me to just trust their work. Unfortunately, my instincts were correct--the final floor tile layout looks completely uneven and poorly planned.To make matters worse, I was charged an extra $500 to install a floating vanity, which they mounted far too high. I literally have to stand on my tiptoes just to lean over and brush my teeth. When I brought this to their attention, they blamed the issue entirely on the plumbing. I have since had an independent professional inspect it, and they confirmed the plumbing was not the issue at all; it was simply a bad installation.I paid this company in full, but did not get the quality or outcome I was promised. They offered zero compensation or partial refunds for these permanent mistakes. Please be very careful if you choose to use this company for your remodeling needs.