Contract Rating

Total Home Windows and Doors

General ContractorHamilton, ON

5.068 Google reviews
Hours published

Customer reviews

This business has 68 Google reviews. We show up to five of them below - read the full listing on Google before deciding.

Sincere Sanford

Total Home Windows helped us upgrade a few windows that had started to feel drafty. The consultation was straightforward and we appreciated that the technician explained everything clearly before scheduling the installation. The crew arrived on time and completed the job neatly.

Bettie Ryan

The team explained the options clearly and gave us time to make a decision without any pressure. The installation day went smoothly, and the crew worked meticulously to make sure everything fit perfectly. The new windows and doors have really improved the look of our home.

Gaylord Watsica

We recently had a few windows and our back patio door replaced by Total Home Windows and Doors. From the initial visit to the final installation, everything was handled professionally.

Angelo Green

The installers were friendly and respectful while working inside our home. The difference in temperature control was noticeable once the project was complete. It feels like a worthwhile upgrade.

Carla Silva

We recently had Total Home Windows and Doors replace all our windows and our front door. The difference is night and day! The professionalism of the team was outstanding. From the initial consultation to the final installation, everything was handled with expert precision. The crew was courteous, clean, and incredibly efficient. Our home is now quieter, more energy-efficient, and looks absolutely beautiful. I cannot recommend them highly enough!

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Before you hire a general contractor in Ontario

No provincial licence exists for general contracting on existing homes. New home construction is different - those builders must be HCRA licensed.

Written contract with defined scope and payment schedule

The core protection. Should specify the fee structure explicitly - fixed price, cost plus a percentage, or cost plus a fixed fee - and what the fee is calculated on.

General liability insurance, and confirmation it covers your project type

Two million minimum. Ask specifically whether structural work is excluded, because some policies exclude it.

WSIB clearance for the GC and every subcontractor

The GC should be collecting clearance certificates from their subs. Ask whether they do; a good one will say yes without hesitating.

Permits pulled in the contractor's name

If the permit is in your name you become the constructor under Ontario's occupational health and safety framework, with the obligations that carries. Do not agree to this casually.

Verify with: Your municipal building department.

Questions worth asking

  • Is this fixed price, cost plus percentage, or cost plus fixed fee - and what is the fee calculated on?
  • Will you pull the permits in your company name?
  • Which trades are your own crews and which are subcontracted?
  • Do you collect WSIB clearance certificates from your subcontractors?
  • How many active projects will you be running while mine is open, and who is my day-to-day contact?
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