REnovations Testimonials

I recommend Andrew and the Ecnomus team without reservation.

Andrew was approachable, communicative, and reasonable. To put it plainly, he was delightful to work with. He was transparent and realistic with his quotes and his thoughts about the project. He provided pragmatic, experienced suggestions. It is quite obvious that Ecnomus completes projects to a very high standard (peruse their site). What surprised me, however, was how invested Andrew was in the project. He takes great pride in his work, and his commitment and honesty reflect that.

My experience has been that the home renovation/building industry is saturated. I found it challenging to find a company that does both excellent work and is also reliable and transparent. Ecnomus is a gem. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

A. Bunker

Had an excellent experience working with Andrew and his team for a kitchen renovation at our home. The suggestions they made throughout the process made a significant difference with the end result! These guys know what they’re doing.

And can we get this one on for custom homes

Over the years we have used a multitude of local builders for a host of different renovations in our origianl family farm home. Ecnomus outshone them all. A fully transparent process, on time, ahead of schedule and ahead of budget. I thought this was supposed to be stressful??? Thanks Andrew for pouring your heart and soul into this project from start to finish. We will remain eternally grateful. You gotta love what you do and you love what you do. Thanks Ecnomus team, you are the best!

M. Sehl

Ecnomus did a complete renovation and addition to our home and we can’t say enough positive things about the experience! Andrew and Craig and the entire team of trades went above and beyond to build our dream home. They were transparent throughout the process- there were no surprises as everything was clearly communicated. They collaborated on all aspects of the build and treated our home as if it was theirs- hard to ask for more! Andrew is an incredible sounding board for design decisions and he truly wants what is best for the client. The quality of the craftsmanship is excellent as is the attention to detail. Andrew and Craig were responsive, present and fully engaged in the work – we are in love with the final product and would use Ecnomus again and again!

M. Hagey

Ecnomus managed a major renovation of our 100+ year old home, which involved a “full gut” rebuild within the existing brick exterior walls. Overall, Ecnomus exceeded our expectations, and we highly recommend them to anyone considering a major renovation or new build.

For most people choosing a contractor is a big and stressful decision, so I’m including some very few specific reasons why we recommend Ecnomus:

(1) High-Quality Work: The team’s craftsmanship is exceptional. They go beyond just making things work; they ensure everything looks amazing too. They have a keen eye for both modern and timeless designs, turning our vision into reality without compromising on aesthetics.

(2) Ownership Mentality: Everyone at Ecnomus takes ownership of the project. We mainly interacted with Andrew and Mark, but every team member showed dedication. When unexpected challenges popped up (which always happens in renovations), the team was honest and focused on finding solutions. We felt like they genuinely cared about our home.

(3) Strong Subcontractor Network: Every subcontractor (electricians, HVAC specialists, plumbers, etc.) was respectful, organized, and committed to high-quality work. They communicated well and knew exactly what they needed to do. Ecnomus has clearly put a lot of effort into choosing reliable partners.

(4) Realistic and Accurate Cost Control and Reporting: Before construction started, we received a detailed budget. Throughout the project, the invoices were clear and detailed, so we always knew where our money was going. The project also finished on time so we have several weeks to prepare for our move-in date.

We love our “new” home and we’re very grateful for the partnership with had with Economus. We strongly recommend Ecnomus and would work with them again if we ever contemplate another large-scale project.

S. McCormick

We worked with Ecnomus on renovating the main floor of our century home. We were pleased from start to finish with the project- we experienced timely and frequent communication, they set realistic timeline and budget expectations and they were helpful with all decisions we needed to make pertaining to our renovation. The craftsmanship was second to none. They managed to reclaim all of the original doors and trim to make the renovated area of our home blend into the existing section of the home. They created a warm feel while keeping all the character of the old home, which we wanted. On another note, the workers cleaned the space every day, everyone was friendly (we have small children so this was a bonus), and they accomplished a lot every day which was essential to them completing the reno in good time. We would highly recommend Ecnomus and we would work with them again in a heartbeat!

A. Dunn

Ecnomus did a smaller project then what they are used to doing for my home, and despite the scale they handled it with incredible professionalism and dedication. They were exact with their budget and timeline and were incredibly easy to work with. They are working on a much larger project for my parents home and already getting rave reviews from them. I would recommend them to anyone. Absolutely fantastic.

C. Sheridan

Ecnomus completed a 2 storey extension and interior renovation on our century home and we could not be happier with our finished home. The project included opening up the back of our double-brick home to build a new living room and deck on the main floor and a new bedroom and bathroom on the 2nd floor. They reconfigured the existing interior to add a mudroom and powder room, subdivided a large bedroom into two, and added additional windows to our third floor. A large-scale project for sure! From the get-go, Ecnomus’ detailed quoting helped us to understand all components of our project and ensure everything had been thought through and that there would be no surprises. We worked closely with Andrew throughout the project and really valued the knowledge and recommendations he and the team shared with us, from material selections to design suggestions. What really impressed us was the initiative and new ideas they brought to the project. For example, when I said I wanted reclaimed wood benches they took the initiative to reclaim the wood from walls taken down in our own home. They suggested turning a regular flat ceiling into a cathedral style for more height, and turned an old Juliet balcony into a built-in bookcase. The team understood our vision of maintaining the character of our home and implemented that vision beautifully with such craftsmanship. Ecnomus handled any surprises with ease) as are to be expected with an old home) and stuck to the quoted budget. Thank you to Andrew and team for creating our forever home. We eagerly recommend Ecnomus to all of our friends!

L. Attygalle

We first met Andrew and the Ecnomus team when they renovated our basement as part of the HGTV ‘Leave it to Bryan’ series. For this project, we had to ‘go with the flow’ in terms of design decisions but we were consulted wherever possible and were delighted with the final results! In addition to being a true team of professionals, they were genuine, knowledgeable and dedicated people and it was pleasure to have them in our home. Our next project was our master bathroom (Indian Valley bathroom photos). Since it was our first solo renovation project, we knew we could trust Ecnomus. With excellent responsiveness and patience, we were guided through the planning and decision phases and felt like there were no silly questions. If there was anything we were unsure about, they would make sure we were 100% comfortable and happy before moving on. They only work with the best tradespeople too, which gave us confidence in every step of the project. We are so pleased with our new bathroom and it had sparked ideas for the rest of our house. We had a great partnership with Ecnomus and look forward to working with them for our many future projects! We have and will continue to recommend them without hesitation. Thank you!

D. Abinakle

Ecnomus entered into a partnership with us for the remodelling of our ensuite bathroom with the highest regard for our vision, budget and timing. It was all about the shower and we had very definitive ideas on what we wanted. We were unwavering and Ecnomus met the challenge. Our vision came to fruition through the diligent and knowledgable tradespeople Ecnomus contracts, quality suppliers, and flexibility and respect on the part of Craig and Andrew as we hashed out the finer points along the way. We are thrilled with our revamped space!.

K. Bett

We partnered with Ecnomus Construction Group Inc on the complete renovation of our kitchen. The project involved removal of a wall between the existing kitchen and dining room space to expand the kitchen into a much larger space. It also involved gutting the existing kitchen to install new cabinets, flooring, plumbing, lighting, new appliances (including some built-ins) along with expanded gas line and new duct installation etc. Working with Craig, Andrew, Murray and their excellent roster of sub-contractors was such a positive experience. They were attentive to the many details of the project, flexible, diligent and always available either on-site or to respond to queries by email. Their work is of the highest quality and their collaborative spirit throughout the project resulted in a kitchen space we are both thrilled with and proud of. Thanks for your efforts, Ecnomus, team! We can’t wait to get started on our next reno project.

J.B.

Andrew, Craig and the Ecnomus Construction Group Inc. team assisted us with the extension of 31 Hickory Street West, Waterloo, ON, in May 2013. The team was provided a tight deadline to meet, construction was to begin in May and end by August 2013. The team worked diligently to ensure the requirements by us and the City of Waterloo were met. We received regular updates from Andrew, on many occasions we had adjustments and requests, which were accommodated and on numerous occasions Andrew would contact us on days off,late night to provide on-going updates to keep us informed. The team was always consistent, focused and paid attention to detail, which meant a lot to us as this was a project close to our hearts. Andrew and his crew of professionals provided us with an excellent customer experience that we will never forget. We have recommended Ecnomus to our friends and we are certain that Andrew, Craig and Ecnomus will excel in the future. We wish Ecnomus the very best! Thank you for bringing our dream to reality, we will never forget your part in it!

S. Ragavan

Economus Construction Group was responsible to renovate my kitchen. This wasnt just a facelift renovation, this was a major structural change to accomodate a large design and a very large space. My family had the pleaseure of seeing Murray, Andre and Craig on a daily basis during the process. My husband and I couldne be happier with the end result but more importanly the relationship that developed between us and Economus. They were friendly and respectful of our family, time and budget. We had an open dialogue all the way through and they listened carefully to all our concerns and wishes and did everything right. The picture says it all. Absolutely highly recommend this crew. I fully trusted them with having complete access in and out of my home.

S. Andriano

My wife and I just recently had Economus Construction Group do a renovation on our kitchen for the Leave it to Bryan show. Both Craig and Andrew were did excellent work and very respectful of our wishes and within our home. Their communication with us during this most hectic of times (our renovation was done just prior to Christmas), letting us know each day what would be done and any preparations we need make prior to them showing up was second to none. They set a deadline to be complete and were on time to the day. We would definitely recommend this company to anyone looking for a general contractor, and we will use them again when needed.