By Gaetane Lemay on July 14, 2026 Verified by Google Denys Builds Designs Renovations

Paul Denys helped us design, shop around, and install materials necessary to replace our dated outside wood panel with its 3 mailboxes and 3 door bells for our triplex in Westboro. He also painted the top of our front porch to pull the new design together (after checking that the structure was still sound and safe after more than 70 years since construction). Paul renovated our bathroom 16 years ago, replacing our tiny bathtub with a walk-in shower and installing stackable washer and dryer in our own apartment in a linen closet (saving me from running up and down the stairs to the common laundry room in the basement). We still love what he did and highly recommend him for his expertise, good advice and detailed work.

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By Chris Lawson on May 6, 2026 Verified by Google Denys Builds Designs Renovations

Paul is an amazing renovator and builder. Not only does he do excellent work, he also has in-depth knowledge of materials, construction practices, design and style. He is detail-oriented, considerate, organized, efficient and an excellent communicator. He's environmentally aware and well-studied in techniques and technology that reduce your ecological footprint and save you money.

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By Ryan Ferguson on January 25, 2026 Verified by Google Denys Builds Designs Renovations

We had an excellent experience working with Paul at Denys Builds Designs Renovations on our bathroom renovation in our century-old home. From start to finish, Paul was incredibly professional, thoughtful, and detail-oriented.

He truly went above and beyond to support our vision, especially when one of our original tile selections became unavailable; he came up with creative, beautiful solutions that worked even better than we had imagined. Paul also has a genuine appreciation for restoring historic charm, which made his guidance on material selection especially valuable and well-aligned with our home.

We really appreciated the daily project updates, particularly since we were out of the house during the renovation. That level of communication gave us complete peace of mind.
We are absolutely thrilled with the final result and would be very happy to work with Paul again in the future. Highly recommend!

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By Kevin Phillips on November 17, 2025 Verified by Google Denys Builds Designs Renovations

Paul and colleague Adam did an outstanding job for us and I very much hope to hire them for another project next year. This year's work fitting new storm windows and refurbishing our c. 155 year old single hung sashes has transformed them from tired and awkward relics into fresh and functional windows that should last another couple of lifetimes. The hardware and glazing options Paul presented perfectly suit the house. He also fixed a long overdue cladding repair on an outside corner of the house and demonstrated real flexibility fitting in two unplanned dry wall repairs inside the house.

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By Romain Saha on October 4, 2025 Verified by Google Denys Builds Designs Renovations

We had the pleasure of having Paul and Adam restore our Glebe porch this summer. The restoration involving structural repair, taking the stonework down to below grade and back along with the replacement of almost all the wood including the custom milled columns and porch ceiling.

The attention to detail, deep knowledge of historical details and care put into every aspect of the restoration put Paul and Adam in the rare category of craftsmen. Paul took the time to communicate every decision along with the thought process used to arrive at the recommendations every step of the way.

I cannot recommend the Denys team highly enough and hope the pictures do justice to the absolutely stellar quality of the renovation.

If you have a complicated, historical restoration before you I don’t think you can do better than Paul and Adam. We are looking around the house wondering what else we could get them back to do.

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By Sarah Dingle on July 18, 2025 Verified by Google Denys Builds Designs Renovations

After years of frustration with our 100-year old home’s broken sash windows, we hired Paul Denys to restore the cording so that our windows now work smoothly.
A highly skilled craftsman, Paul is committed to restoring heritage windows frames. Moreover, my family of 7 were impressed with the way he managed to work around us, in a very congenial way. He was generous with his time, answering our questions clearly and providing useful advice on several other long-standing issues with our aging house. We are pleased to recommend him for any heritage work.
-Allison Dingle

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By Catherine Khordoc on January 6, 2025 Verified by Google Denys Builds Designs Renovations

Paul Denys did a marvellous job on a designated heritage property near the Rideau Canal, restoring a porch and balcony. His quote was not the lowest that we got, but we felt that he had the most experience with the type of work that was needed. He was very reliable, responded to emails and phone calls, explained what he was doing, when he was going to do it, and gave us options when appropriate. He and his crew showed up on time, and provided detailed work plans. His expertise is evident, as is his care in heritage properties. We are very happy with the final result, and highly recommend Denys Builds Designs Renovations.

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By Dominique Gosselin on December 21, 2024 Verified by Google Denys Builds Designs Renovations

Patrick and I are beyond pleased with the outstanding renovation and restoration work that Paul and Adam completed on our property. Paul’s professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail were truly exceptional, and we wholeheartedly recommend him. Throughout the project, he demonstrated unwavering dedication, offering clear guidance and thoughtful support with honesty and care. Paul built a strong and trusting relationship with us, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have worked with him. Without hesitation, we would choose Paul again for any future projects—his talent and commitment make him a standout in the renovation and design field.

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By Robin Segal on December 7, 2024 Verified by Google Denys Builds Designs Renovations

I had several original wood frame windows with lovely glass, and I did not want to replace them. I found Paul Denys, and he was the total solution to all my decisions and all the work.

When you need help, you hope for somebody who (1) knows what they are talking about and can lay out all of your options rather than sell you on the overstock sitting in their van, (2) does a technically great job and doesn't break your stuff, (3) is friendly and respectful and a pleasure to have in your home. Paul gets 5 stars in each category. I wish I could give him 15 stars, but Google's scale only goes up to 5.

And if all that is not enough, his prices are very "fair" (which means low!)

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By Juan Arroyo on July 8, 2024 Verified by Google Denys Builds Designs Renovations

The porch reconstruction project was completed successfully on time and on budget. The various challenges encountered throughout the project were resolved in close consultation with me and to my full satisfaction.
Paul and Adam took the time to explain their design decisions at every stage of the project and through the use of pictures and videos showed me the details of their work focusing in the before and after conditions at the critical stages of the porch reconstruction.
They explained the construction materials used and reasons for their choices.
Their weekly invoices detailed clearly the work accomplished and the cost of the materials used.
In summary, it was a very good experience, the work was performed with a high degree of professionalism and to very high quality standards

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By Brent MacDonald on January 15, 2024 Verified by Google Denys Builds Designs Renovations

Thanks Paul for helping us update our 40 year old kitchen. The work started and finished on time and on budget. Your help in design planning and appliance, countertop and lighting choices was invaluable in giving us a beautiful, functional kitchen that is modern and bright - a real asset to our home! We look forward to working with you on another project.
Sheila & Brent MacDonald

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By Bill Bratt on January 12, 2024 Verified by Email

We own an older custom built home that has had many upgrades over the
years, and a year ago we experienced water infiltration in a couple of
areas. We contacted several contractors who willingly provided quotes to
repair visual damage, but no mention of fixing the root of the problem.
finally discovered Denys Builds Designs & Renovations and Paul came to
inspect and advise. He was the first to assure me that the source had to be
found before doing any other repairs and that would not be possible during
the winter months, but that he would return in the spring to advise &
proceed further.
In the meantime I advised him of a problem with our Kitchen fan and
inquired if he could repair it. He readily accepted this challenge and soon
had it working properly including a new vent cap.
After listening to him discuss our water filtration problem and watching him
repair our kitchen fan I knew that he was the best contractor for our needs,
and agreed to have him return in the Spring. Finding the root of our
problem was not easy, but his perseverance ultimately paid off and we
were able to solve our problem.
Paul is an excellent example of exactly what I look for in a contractor - lots
of experience to draw on to help solve problems, excellent communication
skills to keep clients informed of what is happening or needed, and a
dedication to his commitments.
We are maintaining his contact numbers for any future work that we may
require and are happy to recommend his services to anyone else needing a
good contractor.
Bill Bratt

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By Rayanne McGee on December 30, 2023 Verified by Google Denys Builds Designs Renovations

If you want it done right, call Paul Denys. This may sound like a cliche, but in this case it is 100% accurate.
He is professional, reliable and knowledgeable.
He delivers as promised.
He is current on code and the best practices of various trades.
He is extremely knowledgeable and that, in turn, benefits his clients immensely.
When he commits to a job, he commits to his clients.
We are grateful to have come to know him and to experience his exceptional work first hand - and - secure in knowing we can count on his design and build services going forward.

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By Iain Main on November 10, 2023 Verified by Google Denys Builds Designs Renovations

We have known Paul's work for almost 40 years. In that time he has grown in design and building. He is highly professional, good at discussing with his client as work progresses. I fully recommend Paul's meticulous perfection.
If you want reliability and peace of mind Denys Builds Designs is the contractor for you.

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By Cameron Macdonald on June 17, 2023 Verified by Google Denys Builds Designs Renovations

In recent years Paul put in a new bathroom in our basement. It was well designed for a tight space and continues to demonstrate Paul's quality advice, design and workmanship. He has just done repair work on our other bathroom and again he gets in and makes things right with his experience and solutions.

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By sharon katz on November 1, 2022 Verified by Google Denys Builds Designs Renovations

Thank you Paul for another excellent job! It looks beautiful!

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By Martha Guy on September 19, 2022 Verified by Google Denys Builds Designs Renovations

We contacted Paul in November 2020 to discuss renovating the kitchen in our 1933 semi-detached house, and to help stop some air leakage from the original wood windows. Paul was very responsive and worked with us to ensure the design of the kitchen reflected our ideas and tastes, gently sharing his expertise and pushing back when necessary. The kitchen renovation was completed in spring 2022 after various pandemic delays. Paul walked us through the process, updating us daily with the work to be completed that day, and ensuring the decisions we were making were what we wanted. His attention to detail was impressive. Paul and Adam were always prompt and left the site clean and tidy at the end of the day. We are thrilled with the results and would recommend him wholeheartedly.

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By Martha & Neil Guy/Weller on September 5, 2022 Verified by Guest

We contacted Paul in November 2020 to discuss renovating the kitchen in our 1933 semi-detached house, and to help stop some air leakage from the original wood windows. Paul was very responsive and worked with us to ensure the design of the kitchen reflected our ideas and tastes, gently sharing his expertise and pushing back when necessary. The kitchen renovation was completed in spring 2022 after various pandemic delays. Paul walked us through the process, updating us daily with the work to be completed that day, and ensuring the decisions we were making were what we wanted. His attention to detail was impressive. Paul and Adam were always prompt and left the site clean and tidy at the end of the day. We are thrilled with the results and would recommend him wholeheartedly.

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By Scott Wilson on July 13, 2022 Verified by Google Denys Builds Designs Renovations

This has been the very best experience that I have ever had with a contractor. Denys Builds Designs exceeded all of my expectations. We had water damage on three floors of our 100 year old home, and Paul and Adam restored our home to perfection. They are punctual, always delivering on time. Their expertise and advice is unparalleled. I could go on and on about their skills and dedication. They are the best!

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By Heather Thomson on February 16, 2022 Verified by Google

I needed advice about how to repair the wood windows on my 1920 home and Paul was excellent. He installed invisible balances to make them easier to open and close and also added weather stripping to the windows and to my old wood doors to improve their winter performance. The difference has been amazing, especially with this crazy cold winter! I sincerely appreciated Paul’s knowledge, skill and conservation minded approach. He is highly recommended!

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By Gaetane Lemay on July 14, 2026 Verified by Google Denys Builds Designs Renovations

Paul Denys helped us design, shop around, and install materials necessary to replace our dated outside wood panel with its 3 mailboxes and 3 door bells for our triplex in Westboro. He also painted the top of our front porch to pull the new design together (after checking that the structure was still sound and safe after more than 70 years since construction). Paul renovated our bathroom 16 years ago, replacing our tiny bathtub with a walk-in shower and installing stackable washer and dryer in our own apartment in a linen closet (saving me from running up and down the stairs to the common laundry room in the basement). We still love what he did and highly recommend him for his expertise, good advice and detailed work.

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By Chris Lawson on May 6, 2026 Verified by Google Denys Builds Designs Renovations

Paul is an amazing renovator and builder. Not only does he do excellent work, he also has in-depth knowledge of materials, construction practices, design and style. He is detail-oriented, considerate, organized, efficient and an excellent communicator. He's environmentally aware and well-studied in techniques and technology that reduce your ecological footprint and save you money.

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By Ryan Ferguson on January 25, 2026 Verified by Google Denys Builds Designs Renovations

We had an excellent experience working with Paul at Denys Builds Designs Renovations on our bathroom renovation in our century-old home. From start to finish, Paul was incredibly professional, thoughtful, and detail-oriented.

He truly went above and beyond to support our vision, especially when one of our original tile selections became unavailable; he came up with creative, beautiful solutions that worked even better than we had imagined. Paul also has a genuine appreciation for restoring historic charm, which made his guidance on material selection especially valuable and well-aligned with our home.

We really appreciated the daily project updates, particularly since we were out of the house during the renovation. That level of communication gave us complete peace of mind.
We are absolutely thrilled with the final result and would be very happy to work with Paul again in the future. Highly recommend!

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By Kevin Phillips on November 17, 2025 Verified by Google Denys Builds Designs Renovations

Paul and colleague Adam did an outstanding job for us and I very much hope to hire them for another project next year. This year's work fitting new storm windows and refurbishing our c. 155 year old single hung sashes has transformed them from tired and awkward relics into fresh and functional windows that should last another couple of lifetimes. The hardware and glazing options Paul presented perfectly suit the house. He also fixed a long overdue cladding repair on an outside corner of the house and demonstrated real flexibility fitting in two unplanned dry wall repairs inside the house.

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By Romain Saha on October 4, 2025 Verified by Google Denys Builds Designs Renovations

We had the pleasure of having Paul and Adam restore our Glebe porch this summer. The restoration involving structural repair, taking the stonework down to below grade and back along with the replacement of almost all the wood including the custom milled columns and porch ceiling.

The attention to detail, deep knowledge of historical details and care put into every aspect of the restoration put Paul and Adam in the rare category of craftsmen. Paul took the time to communicate every decision along with the thought process used to arrive at the recommendations every step of the way.

I cannot recommend the Denys team highly enough and hope the pictures do justice to the absolutely stellar quality of the renovation.

If you have a complicated, historical restoration before you I don’t think you can do better than Paul and Adam. We are looking around the house wondering what else we could get them back to do.

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By Sarah Dingle on July 18, 2025 Verified by Google Denys Builds Designs Renovations

After years of frustration with our 100-year old home’s broken sash windows, we hired Paul Denys to restore the cording so that our windows now work smoothly.
A highly skilled craftsman, Paul is committed to restoring heritage windows frames. Moreover, my family of 7 were impressed with the way he managed to work around us, in a very congenial way. He was generous with his time, answering our questions clearly and providing useful advice on several other long-standing issues with our aging house. We are pleased to recommend him for any heritage work.
-Allison Dingle

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By Catherine Khordoc on January 6, 2025 Verified by Google Denys Builds Designs Renovations

Paul Denys did a marvellous job on a designated heritage property near the Rideau Canal, restoring a porch and balcony. His quote was not the lowest that we got, but we felt that he had the most experience with the type of work that was needed. He was very reliable, responded to emails and phone calls, explained what he was doing, when he was going to do it, and gave us options when appropriate. He and his crew showed up on time, and provided detailed work plans. His expertise is evident, as is his care in heritage properties. We are very happy with the final result, and highly recommend Denys Builds Designs Renovations.

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By Dominique Gosselin on December 21, 2024 Verified by Google Denys Builds Designs Renovations

Patrick and I are beyond pleased with the outstanding renovation and restoration work that Paul and Adam completed on our property. Paul’s professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail were truly exceptional, and we wholeheartedly recommend him. Throughout the project, he demonstrated unwavering dedication, offering clear guidance and thoughtful support with honesty and care. Paul built a strong and trusting relationship with us, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have worked with him. Without hesitation, we would choose Paul again for any future projects—his talent and commitment make him a standout in the renovation and design field.

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By Robin Segal on December 7, 2024 Verified by Google Denys Builds Designs Renovations

I had several original wood frame windows with lovely glass, and I did not want to replace them. I found Paul Denys, and he was the total solution to all my decisions and all the work.

When you need help, you hope for somebody who (1) knows what they are talking about and can lay out all of your options rather than sell you on the overstock sitting in their van, (2) does a technically great job and doesn't break your stuff, (3) is friendly and respectful and a pleasure to have in your home. Paul gets 5 stars in each category. I wish I could give him 15 stars, but Google's scale only goes up to 5.

And if all that is not enough, his prices are very "fair" (which means low!)

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By Juan Arroyo on July 8, 2024 Verified by Google Denys Builds Designs Renovations

The porch reconstruction project was completed successfully on time and on budget. The various challenges encountered throughout the project were resolved in close consultation with me and to my full satisfaction.
Paul and Adam took the time to explain their design decisions at every stage of the project and through the use of pictures and videos showed me the details of their work focusing in the before and after conditions at the critical stages of the porch reconstruction.
They explained the construction materials used and reasons for their choices.
Their weekly invoices detailed clearly the work accomplished and the cost of the materials used.
In summary, it was a very good experience, the work was performed with a high degree of professionalism and to very high quality standards

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By Brent MacDonald on January 15, 2024 Verified by Google Denys Builds Designs Renovations

Thanks Paul for helping us update our 40 year old kitchen. The work started and finished on time and on budget. Your help in design planning and appliance, countertop and lighting choices was invaluable in giving us a beautiful, functional kitchen that is modern and bright - a real asset to our home! We look forward to working with you on another project.
Sheila & Brent MacDonald

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By Rayanne McGee on December 30, 2023 Verified by Google Denys Builds Designs Renovations

If you want it done right, call Paul Denys. This may sound like a cliche, but in this case it is 100% accurate.
He is professional, reliable and knowledgeable.
He delivers as promised.
He is current on code and the best practices of various trades.
He is extremely knowledgeable and that, in turn, benefits his clients immensely.
When he commits to a job, he commits to his clients.
We are grateful to have come to know him and to experience his exceptional work first hand - and - secure in knowing we can count on his design and build services going forward.

Write a Comment

By Iain Main on November 10, 2023 Verified by Google Denys Builds Designs Renovations

We have known Paul's work for almost 40 years. In that time he has grown in design and building. He is highly professional, good at discussing with his client as work progresses. I fully recommend Paul's meticulous perfection.
If you want reliability and peace of mind Denys Builds Designs is the contractor for you.

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By Cameron Macdonald on June 17, 2023 Verified by Google Denys Builds Designs Renovations

In recent years Paul put in a new bathroom in our basement. It was well designed for a tight space and continues to demonstrate Paul's quality advice, design and workmanship. He has just done repair work on our other bathroom and again he gets in and makes things right with his experience and solutions.

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By sharon katz on November 1, 2022 Verified by Google Denys Builds Designs Renovations

Thank you Paul for another excellent job! It looks beautiful!

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By Martha Guy on September 19, 2022 Verified by Google Denys Builds Designs Renovations

We contacted Paul in November 2020 to discuss renovating the kitchen in our 1933 semi-detached house, and to help stop some air leakage from the original wood windows. Paul was very responsive and worked with us to ensure the design of the kitchen reflected our ideas and tastes, gently sharing his expertise and pushing back when necessary. The kitchen renovation was completed in spring 2022 after various pandemic delays. Paul walked us through the process, updating us daily with the work to be completed that day, and ensuring the decisions we were making were what we wanted. His attention to detail was impressive. Paul and Adam were always prompt and left the site clean and tidy at the end of the day. We are thrilled with the results and would recommend him wholeheartedly.

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By Scott Wilson on July 13, 2022 Verified by Google Denys Builds Designs Renovations

This has been the very best experience that I have ever had with a contractor. Denys Builds Designs exceeded all of my expectations. We had water damage on three floors of our 100 year old home, and Paul and Adam restored our home to perfection. They are punctual, always delivering on time. Their expertise and advice is unparalleled. I could go on and on about their skills and dedication. They are the best!

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By Bill Bratt on January 12, 2024 Verified by Email

We own an older custom built home that has had many upgrades over the
years, and a year ago we experienced water infiltration in a couple of
areas. We contacted several contractors who willingly provided quotes to
repair visual damage, but no mention of fixing the root of the problem.
finally discovered Denys Builds Designs & Renovations and Paul came to
inspect and advise. He was the first to assure me that the source had to be
found before doing any other repairs and that would not be possible during
the winter months, but that he would return in the spring to advise &
proceed further.
In the meantime I advised him of a problem with our Kitchen fan and
inquired if he could repair it. He readily accepted this challenge and soon
had it working properly including a new vent cap.
After listening to him discuss our water filtration problem and watching him
repair our kitchen fan I knew that he was the best contractor for our needs,
and agreed to have him return in the Spring. Finding the root of our
problem was not easy, but his perseverance ultimately paid off and we
were able to solve our problem.
Paul is an excellent example of exactly what I look for in a contractor - lots
of experience to draw on to help solve problems, excellent communication
skills to keep clients informed of what is happening or needed, and a
dedication to his commitments.
We are maintaining his contact numbers for any future work that we may
require and are happy to recommend his services to anyone else needing a
good contractor.
Bill Bratt

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By Martha & Neil Guy/Weller on September 5, 2022 Verified by Guest

We contacted Paul in November 2020 to discuss renovating the kitchen in our 1933 semi-detached house, and to help stop some air leakage from the original wood windows. Paul was very responsive and worked with us to ensure the design of the kitchen reflected our ideas and tastes, gently sharing his expertise and pushing back when necessary. The kitchen renovation was completed in spring 2022 after various pandemic delays. Paul walked us through the process, updating us daily with the work to be completed that day, and ensuring the decisions we were making were what we wanted. His attention to detail was impressive. Paul and Adam were always prompt and left the site clean and tidy at the end of the day. We are thrilled with the results and would recommend him wholeheartedly.

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By Heather Thomson on February 16, 2022 Verified by Google

I needed advice about how to repair the wood windows on my 1920 home and Paul was excellent. He installed invisible balances to make them easier to open and close and also added weather stripping to the windows and to my old wood doors to improve their winter performance. The difference has been amazing, especially with this crazy cold winter! I sincerely appreciated Paul’s knowledge, skill and conservation minded approach. He is highly recommended!

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