Contract Rating

MC Renovations and Construction

Renovation ContractorGuelph, ON

5.013 Google reviews
Hours published

Customer reviews

This business has 13 Google reviews. We show up to five of them below - read the full listing on Google before deciding.

Door E.C.

Matthew is a very reliable contractor who truly cares about the quality of his work. He’s detail-oriented, well organized, and communicates clearly with both clients and trades. Working with him is always smooth and professional. Highly recommend.

Nick Snow

I'd give 6 stars if I could. Matt was helpful in the planning process, a great communicator, prompt and respectful always, and his workmanship was terrific! My wife and I are delighted with the upgrades he made to our home. We will happily call him again when we're read for our next job!

Andrew Massie

6 STARS if I could! Amazingly good work and price - I found Matthew and his team of John and other experienced members on google, met with him for a quote, and decided to use his services. I’m very glad I did! The price quote was very competitive and well laid out, the communication easy and responsive, the work was well explained, completed on time, and he came exactly when he said he would. The advice when unforeseen challenges were uncovered during demolition was top notch and he very quickly had a plan to solve each issue. There was a wide range of skills in Matthew’s personal ability and even wider in his combined team. I had a 4-week project for them to completely renovate a 1700sq foot property (kitchen, two bathrooms, flooring, drywall, stairs, almost everything you can imagine in a house was redone). I have dealt with many people over the years for this sort of work and Matthew and his team impressed me. This was a rental property but based on their work I will be using MC Construction for my personal residence shortly, and any other projects I have going forward. I’ve never seen someone so keen to help protect the house, my costs, and yet deliver such a high-quality result. Price and quality of work is excellent, and I will recommend him to anyone who needs anything, big or small.

Stephanie wilson

We hired MC Renovations and Construction for a day of odd jobs that had piled up while we dealt with a family emergency. Matt was excellent from the get go. Honest and clear communication via email prior to meeting, offered multiple solutions for a plaster ceiling repair, and was able to give a quick accurate quote a few days before. He showed up on time on the day of. Matt was able to finish off a built in around our fireplace, mount our TV on a very tricky 100+ year old plaster/brick wall, fix our ceiling and repair some gutters. He did this all very efficiently! He maintained a very clean workspace, cleaning up after himself as he went. He was receptive to questions and helped work through design details. All that and our Dog loved him! (Always a great sign). I would highly recommend Matt and his team to anyone for a project big or small. He is trustworthy, hardworking and honest.

Brendan Barber

Had a great experience contracting Matt and his team. We would highly recommend him, as he was professional and understanding. He did a great job on our flooring renovations, and we plan on going to him for projects in the future. Thanks for all your hard work!

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Before you hire a renovation contractor in Ontario

No. Renovation contractors are not licensed in Ontario - but the sub-trades they hire may be, and the permits are the real accountability mechanism.

Written contract with a defined scope

Should include a fixed price or a clearly capped cost-plus arrangement, a payment schedule tied to milestones, a start and substantial completion date, a change order process, and what happens if either party walks away.

General liability insurance and WSIB clearance

Two million minimum. Confirm the policy covers the type and value of your project - some policies exclude structural work.

Building permit, pulled by the contractor

Insist the contractor pulls it in their name, not yours. A permit in your name makes you the constructor and shifts liability onto you. This is a genuinely important detail that many homeowners agree to without realising.

Verify with: Your municipal building department.

Licensed sub-trades for regulated work

Your renovator need not be licensed, but the electrician and plumber must be. Ask who they are and verify them independently.

Questions worth asking

  • Will you pull the building permit in your company name?
  • Can I see the written scope, and does it list specific products and models rather than allowances?
  • What is the payment schedule, and is it tied to milestones rather than dates?
  • How are change orders priced and approved - in writing, before the work happens?
  • Who are your electrician and plumber, and can I verify their licences?
Read the full renovation contractors hiring guide