Home Retreats Inc.

Greg and Cody were an amazing team to deal with during our considerable renovation of our newly purchased mid-century modern bungalow - Greg was fantastic to work with in the design of the floor plan as he was very responsive to our suggestions, questions and changes with the rendering of a 3D design plan that let us 'see' the flow of the home. Greg offered great suggestions based on his years of experience in the construction business and was dedicated to his motto to 'make it right'. Greg kept us on target, on time and on budget through his communication to us as well as use of software that allowed us to see a calendar of tasks, items that needed approval/sign off as well as item by item budget line. This was a great tool for us as first time renovators. Cody as the onsite manager was also great to work with - his knowledge, ability to flex when issues arose as they do in every project and meticulous attention to detail was so very appreciated. Greg and Cody are a great partnership to bring our project to fruition - the most significant 'transformation' of a home to date! We would highly recommend Greg and his Home Retreats Inc team for projects small and large.

When you are looking for a contractor for a major home renovation, the first thing we appreciated with Greg (Home Retreats Inc.) is that he actually called us back - and not only did he call us back, he came to our house within a week of us reaching out. Our renovation project included taking the main and second floor down to the studs, renovating a four bedroom home to a three bedroom home and adding an ensuite bath. The main floor renovation included a full kitchen remodel, the removal of a load bearing wall and replacing the stairs connecting the main floor to the second floor. From start to finish, we knew we were dealing with a professional contractor. Communication is one of Greg's strongest attributes, he takes pride and ownership of his work and I can't remember a time when he wasn't available to chat. After visiting our home, Greg had the draft estimate prepared which we walked through a few days later. What I really appreciated is that the scope of work was very detailed, and his recommendations for flooring options and kitchen and bath accessories were appreciated (small shout out to Kate at Squared Tile Co. - outstanding to work with). As the project progressed, Greg was as call away and always connected as decisions were required. Which leads me to another attribute of Greg, he doesn't assume his decision is the homeowners decision, but was always there to support and guide us in our decisions. And while our project didn't have many road blocks (mostly because we brought the house back to the studs), if an item required decisioning Greg always came to the table with more than one option - and what we also appreciated was that it wasn't at the expense or surprise to our wallet. The litmus test for me is would we use Greg and Home Retreats again - and the short answer is yes. Since our projects completion we have had several neighbours through our home to see the work Greg and team did first hand - one of whom has already contracted with Home Retreats for a project in their home. We would be remiss not to acknowledge Cody, who, just like Greg, takes pride in his work and was always willing to make things right. Thanks for the experience - we absolutely love our "renovated" home. Bill and Patti

We felt it necessary to write a review in hopes that another family would see it, and make the right decision with Greg and his team. We did a complete teardown and custom build with Greg. It was our first experience with such a big build and project, however Greg made it so comfortable and an easier experience for us. I was very impressed with how professional he and his team, especially Cody were. We visited the site daily, and everyone made us feel welcome and supported our imput. They worked very long hours to complete the project in the timeline they had given us, which was terrific! Greg is a perfectionist at his craft and every little detail was given great attention. Our neighbors complimented how clean they kept the property through such a big build, and Greg made it a point to speak to the neighbors with consideration. I can't say enough about the great experience we had with Home Retreats, they gave us our dream home!

We had received 5 quotes for our main level. With the size of the renovation, we were looking for a professional who was willing to take the time to ensure that our needs were met. We knew we had the right company for our job from the start. We had a specific budget in mind and Greg ensured that we stayed as close to it as possible. Greg and his team worked effectively and efficiently to ensure the work was done right and timelines were achieved. They arrived on time everyday, sometimes working later to ensure the job was completed for the next trade. With the size of this reno, we were very amazed that it was stress free! Greg brought to our attention any issues up front so that no one was surprised. We felt like we received the "white glove" treatment on this job. The quality of work was second to none and you can tell Greg truly cares about how his customers feel when the job is complete.....truly satisfied! We are very lucky to have Home Retreats in our town and we would highly recommend this company!!

I hired this company to come in and fix a basement reno that was done poorly and incomplete by another contractor. They came in and were extremely professional, quick, polite and talented, on time and when they left the basement was clean. I can recommend them without reservation and will never use another contractor apart from this company again. Greg and his workers were nothing short of amazing. His award as Houzz best contractor 2016 and 2017 is completely justified.

Personable and professional. Always available to answer questions and project completed on time and as agreed. Greg, Cody and Jeff were so lovely to work with even my kids enjoyed talking to them. After a negative experience with another local contractor we are so grateful to have had Home Retreats step in to repair and complete the project. No regrets at all and certainly worth the money to have it done right. The most stress free renovation I could have hoped for. Thanks Greg and team.

Retreats Inc. was very professional and did an awesome job on our new home. Greg, Cody and Jeff were very helpful and always accommodating to our needs. Thanks guys for making it easy for us to push through a total tear down and rebuild. Quite the experience and we love our new home, as it turned out exactly how we imagined. John, Gina and Jayden Graham-Smith

This was our first major renovation and we knew going in that renos for a 1950's home may produce some challenges, but nothing that couldn’t be worked through. We had a complete kitchen gut, new hardwood floors throughout (with new baseboards), new staircasing and additional attic insulation installed. As you can see by the before and after photos, this is a remarkable improvement to the quality and appearance of our home and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Greg and his team were very professional and easy to work with. Greg and Cody were always available for any questions we had, the work area was cleaned of debris by the end of every day (both inside and outside of the home), and they always kept us informed throughout the process.

Could not speak more highly of Greg and his trades people. Everyone was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Greg was very informative and was willing to share his knowledge & opinions on the pros and cons of certain products. This was our fist reno, and the experience was seemingly painless. Greg and the crew were very transparent regarding the process, timelines etc. The app he used, kept us informed as the process went along.

I highly recommend Retreats Inc. From our first encounter with Greg Moffatt and Nick, we knew that our bathroom renovation would be handled professionally and efficiently. The staff was great to work with, and everyone was knowledgeable and ensured the job was done more than satisfactorily. Their expertise kept the reno as stress-free as possible. Our bathroom is gorgeous and they kept to their stated timelines. This company is exemplary in every possible way and I wouldn't dream of choosing anyone else for our future renovations!

If you are reading this the chances are you are looking to build/renovate. Your search is complete. We can't possibly give enough accolades to Greg and his expert team. From initial meeting to final inspection everything was done in a first class manner. Fabulous ideas..competitive pricing..state of the art workmanship. This company has it all.

Being in an older bungalow our plans of a kitchen renovation quickly evolved into a home renovation so we cautiously interviewed various contractors before making a decision. Greg was patient and thorough with answering all of our questions and concerns before we decided to proceed with Retreats. To our relief, communication in person, by phone, email or text throughout the project was prompt and reassuring. The team who worked on our renovation were always friendly and professional. They went out of their way to accommodate our animals and a home office. At the end of each day they tidied the work area and provided a brief update of tasks to be completed the following day. The workmanship and attention to detail were amazing (special thanks to Nick). It was like moving into a new home once complete. There were a few changes and small challenges along the way however Greg and his team worked together, within our budget, to our satisfaction and we look forward to having them return to renovate our bathroom. Many thanks, Laura & Gavin