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Right away, I was impressed with the way Oriel quoted the project. When I asked questions, they were very responsive and had thoughtful answers; it made me comfortable that they were out to do the absolute best work possible with no surprises around costs.
When the work was being done, everything was well organized; tools were put away, they were vacuuming as they were going along. It was great. Always clear when they were coming, quiet, clean, always respectful; it was kind of unreal. Everyone who works with Jacob, and their third-party contractors, were incredible and very friendly. They had excellent communication and when communicating the few small issues we had they always came armed with thoughtful solutions.
Get quotes because it is always a good idea, but you would be foolish not to go with Oriel; they do the best work, and they don’t overcharge. They made us feel entirely comfortable throughout the entire process despite the fact that we were renovation novices.
We needed to open up our semi-detached to make it give it a more modern open concept feel. The house felt very dated. Our neighbours used Oriel and were very happy. We looked at other contractors but they promise the moon and don’t deliver the stars, which we had learned from a previous experience.
Jacob and his crew gutted the house, re-did the floors, staircase and finished the kitchen and living room. The work was top quality and the experience was relaxed. Thank God because I was pregnant. Jacob is great. He doesn’t over promise but over-delivers. Everything seems possible. He is very positive and thoughtful. It was very easy to talk to him and his crew. He stuck to his timeline and we also got regular updates.
We were looking for a contractor for our semi-detached home in Roncesvalles to gut the first floor and do an all new kitchen, HVAC, lighting, stairs, floors, bathroom, etc. Our neighbours recommended Jacob and spoke very highly of him. It was a great experience. He is very easy going, on top of things, very informative and open about what he can do for what price. He’s great at providing options and ideas on how to use the space.
The quality of the work was great and whenever there was a problem or something that we didn’t like, Jacob took responsibility and made sure the issue was resolved. His team was also very professional. You get what you pay for. I would recommend Jacob and his team without reservation.
We live in the High Park area in a 100-year old home. We wanted to finish the basement. In speaking with a number of contractors who were recommended by friends and colleagues, we settled on Jacob. He was calm and considerate. Not pushy. He gave his professional opinion as we evolved the project from finishing it to underpinning the foundation and building a basement apartment with a separate entrance. He was very good at working with us to understand the tradeoffs in an objective manner. It was a pleasant experience.
This was our first renovation and it was great having a general contractor to manage the different trades. All the work was done to our satisfaction. Jacob resolved any issue quickly. For instance, a delivery from a heavy truck tore up the driveway. Jacob took ownership right away and got it fixed. We would certainly recommend Jacob and Oriel Renovations.
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We have hired Oriel Renovations for a couple of projects and have been extremely pleased both times. They have handled both larger and smaller jobs for us and have done both exceptionally. Communication is clear, workers are punctual, knowledgeable and friendly. Both times, Jacob and Rafal have assessed the situation and provided a clear scope of work and estimate. Work was done on time and on budget. I highly recommend Oriel Renovations!
This company takes the stress out of renovations. Everyone we dealt with at Oriel was not only professional, helpful and hard working but were very nice people to deal with. Besides being skilled craftsmen, they were interested in doing what was best for the job and the client. They took pride in their work. It wasn’t just a job for them. The site was always cleaned up each day. We could daily check online and see photos of their progress and who was on site that day. We were thrilled with the results of an added ensuite bathroom and second floor laundry room. We can’t say enough about the quality of this company.
Loved working with the Oriel team! They listened to our feedback along the way and were really quick to respond to any concerns or changes we had. They also had great advice for any design ideas we brought up. Loved the photos they took to show us the progress as they went. PLUS - the whole team were good people! If you're going to have your kitchen taken over for a couple of months, it's nice to have folks that you like around! :)
We have used Oriel for many projects over the last 10 years - from opening up our first floor, to a backyard decks and most recently a big kitchen reno. The entire Oriel team is great, responsive, friendly and wants to solve whatever problems arise. They are committed to doing the job right (something I wouldn't know to appreciate but we had two awful experiences before finding Oriel) Also, we have never once had costs climb, which in the world of renovations seems rare when I compare notes with friends who have used other contractors!
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We’ve hired Oriel for work a number of times over the last 10 years. We now live in a unique home – 6 stories and built into a side of a ravine, which means it is structurally complex. It needed a lot of work, including a complete overhaul of the laundry room and kitchen.
We went with Jacob because he always does good work. He is capable of managing a broad range of projects. He is honest and will bring in the right people to get the job done correctly. The kitchen was a complete gut and restoration, stripping everything back to the studs and joists. Jacob said it would take 12 weeks. He brought in six or seven trades and coordinated everything perfectly. It was done on time and on budget.
“Jacob and his team were a dream to work with right from the beginning. He did a thorough walk-through of our house and got a clear picture of our wants, needs, and preferred budget. His team met all deadlines and kept to our agreed-upon budget. Very easy to work with – friendly and trustworthy.”
“I couldn’t be happier with my new kitchen and main floor reno – thanks to Oriel Renovations. On time and on budget, Oriel’s team and trade subcontractors were exceptional. Punctual, tidy, thoughtful and all-round great guys – Oriel gets 5-stars from me!!”
Gillian and Iain were looking to refresh their living room and kitchen, while also opening up the space to connect the rooms and install an island in their kitchen.
To help them update their space, we gutted the kitchen, dining room, and living room. We carefully extracted the asbestos with a certified contractor, replaced the load-bearing wall with a flush steel beam, and installed spray foam insulation. We laid new hardwood on the main floor and widened the existing doorways between rooms.
We rebuilt the fireplace mantle and hearth, rerouted the electrical and duct work, and installed new kitchen venting. We worked with custom cabinet maker Nick Day in the kitchen, installed new quartz countertops, backsplash tile, and fixtures. New elegant pot and valence lights give the space a bright modern feel.
We’ve had a lot of problems with contractors over the years, so we were putting off the work we needed done. A good friend, who knew my situation, said I needed to talk to Oriel. Right away, they were fantastic on the phone; so calm and thoughtful. They realized that we needed some design help, so they connected me to Zuzanna at Studio Z Design, but I never felt pressured.
When I was ready, I reached out and the work came together quickly and efficiently. No renovation goes without a hiccup, but working with Oriel, they always were clear and gave you options. They explained why they recommended one way or the other and what were the consequences. They were supportive and patient.
Their work was everything that we wanted. The quality was excellent and they paid a lot of attention to detail. It was a well-organized process and the communication was excellent. With their project management app, we could understand what was planned and then what happened each day. We could see who was coming, what they were doing, and if they had any problems. We knew when we had to supply any materials or see photos of the latest work. It was so helpful. I would absolutely recommend Oriel, without a doubt.
There were a number of areas of our home that needed work on. We wanted to open up our kitchen/dining room, finish our basement, remodel our second floor bathroom, and repair and update our front porch. Oriel was able to complete our extensive renovation in approximately 5 months. Since this was our first time renovating our home and working with contractors, we feel extremely lucky and grateful to have had this experience with Oriel. Their communication was outstanding as we were always aware of what was being worked on every day and what to expect for the next. They provided great solutions to unforeseen problems and were very pleasant, easygoing people to work with. We would recommend Oriel to anyone who is looking for a great renovation company, especially one that has experience working on homes with challenging street parking and tight spaces in downtown Toronto.
