Black Water Homes

Derek was recommended to us by our realtor. We were impressed from the start. He was friendly, knowledgeable and it was clear he knew what he was doing. His estimate and breakdown of the project were very detailed and covered many things we had overlooked. He helped us plan the design and gave many helpful suggestions. He made the process easy and did excellent work. He overhauled and reconfigured our main bath, replaced all toilets, redid a ceiling and installed some doors and door frames. The costs were fair and well worth the investment. We are looking forward to working with him again.

We had a recent bathroom renovation completed by Black Water Homes and couldn’t be more pleased with the result. Derek incorporated our ideas into a design that fit the space and included everything on our wish list. We knew we were in good hands from our first meeting. Derek was always available for questions and consultations and his attention to detail exceeded our expectations. Work was completed in a timely manner, and we are extremely happy with the finished product. We wouldn’t hesitate to hire him for another project. Bob R

Derek stepped in when another contractor fell through, and it was absolutely the best thing that could have happened. We feel blessed to have found a contractor that listened to what we wanted and who is as picky as we are. Derek does great work, and he works hard to achieve whatever your vision is. We are equally happy with the subs he brought in, and the end result really speaks for itself. Derek was able to transform a dated and inefficient house into a bright and warm home that is wonderfully functional for our family. Renovating sucks, which is why it is so important to find a contractor that knows what they are doing. You can't go wrong with Derek.

We hired Black Water Homes to renovate our main bathroom and our powder room. We couldn’t be happier with the results. Derek is not only professional but also a very skilled contractor. From the detailed quote to the finished product, we were in excellent hands. I appreciated how he cleaned up at the end of every day so we didn’t feel like we were living in a construction site. We ended up involving him in several other projects in our house including the tiling of our laundry room. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Derek to our friends and we will definitely use his services again in the future.

We could not be happier with the experience of working with Blackwater Homes. All of the construction and finishing was top notch. Our project was the interior finishing of 4 new build industrial condo units for outfitting as an auto parts store. This entailed construction of 3 offices, a lunchroom/boardroom the retail space as well as 5 bathrooms (including 1 accessible). All electrical, lighting, and sprinklers and racking and a very extensive mezzanine. This project took place under the difficult conditions of the covid-19 uncertainties, shutdowns, and shortages. Derek managed the whole project and kept everything moving under trying circumstances. Derek provided suggestions to improve the end result and provide savings where possible. We would not hesitate to use Blackwater homes again.

Derek updated my kitchen a few months ago. I couldn't be more pleased! His attention to detail is exceptional-very much a perfectionist. He arrived punctually every morning, keeping me up to date on his progress. Very professional! I would definitely hire Derek for any future projects and have no hesitation referring friends and family.

Derek is a very hard worker that is focused on getting the job done right. He has a vast knowledge of construction and can get the job done big or small.

Derek did a wonderful job on my bathroom. He was very professional and worked hard. He showed up everyday on time and completed the job in the time frame he promised. He was very informative and knowledgeable. He was also respectful of my home and cleaned up his work site everyday . I would highly recommend him for any renovation.

Derek is by far the best contractor we have ever had the pleasure of working with. He shows up everyday ready to work right up until the job is done. He helped us turn our home into our forever dream home. We moved into our new house with two young children and a dog and Derek started work almost immediately after we moved in. Derek made living through renovations a breeze, always keeping everything in the worksite organized, tidy and clean. He completely renovated and expanded our existing bathroom, renovated our master bedroom creating a gorgeous feature wall and turned our 4th bedroom into a walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom. Derek was flexible along the way even when we changed our minds about the design partway through the project. He kept us updated on the progress and had great suggestions to make improvements we would have otherwise missed. He goes above and beyond at what he does and his attention to detail is always present. We absolutely love what Derek created for us. We will work with Derek for upcoming projects and have already recommended him to family and friends.

I had serious water damage to my basement (~1,000 sq. ft.) which had mold issues as well. The water came from the laundry room above and was not discovered until 2 weeks later! The basement was (sadly) carpeted, with California ceiling, baseboards, walls, with various doors which were all damaged. I called various contractors and was immediately impressed with Derek. He was very professional, honest, and respectful. He puts other contractors to shame! One came without a tape measurer, another was just "over the top." Derek, on the other hand, was diligent, careful in his estimate and even noticed other damage that I (nor the contractors) did not notice. I decided to go with luxury vinyl tiles. Derek was very helpful in the decision-making. He was ALWAYS responsive to texts, calls (day or night), and offered his opinions on how to improve the basement. His work was very impressive, always going above and beyond what he needed to do (e.g., painting the window casings as there were some brown spots). His quality of work is excellent (e.g., the vinyl tiles were even and exact, even though they'd be covered by the baseboards! That's quality!!!). He even fixed my hot water tank, and offered other ways to improve the house in general. He is completely trustworthy, his skills are excellent, and you definitely will be more than happy, easily surpassing your expectations. I would DEFINITELY hire him again and would recommend him to family and friends. He's fantastic and a great guy!

Derek was fantastic to work with when we finished our basement a few years ago. He had great attention to detail and made sure we were involved in the process from start to finish. We would highly recommend Derek!

Derek did a Beautiful job on doing a full basement Reno in my home, including drywall, floors, trim, doors, and painting. Looks great and cost was reasonable. Overall no complaints with quality of workmanship.

Awesome. We had a lot of tradespeople through our house as we renovated but few had as much integrity as Derek. It’s refreshing to be able to implicitly trust someone to do what they say they will do, and do it well. Derek is trustworthy, humble and talented. A great person through and through.

Derek installed a new shower and vanity in the very narrow bathroom of my old Guelph House. I was not around when he did the work, but he gave me daily updates and dealt with any issues in a professional manner. I am very happy with the result and would hire him again.

Derek, was really professional. He came under budget and over delivered. Everything was completed to my satisfaction and cleaned as well. We will use his team again

We hired Derek after being left unimpressed with a few other contractors and their inability to deliver on their promises. Derek was a welcomed breath of fresh air as he presented a clear and concise plan. Derek completed a full kitchen renovation and two full bathrooms including all tile work and the only thing better than the fair price was the quality. Will definitely be using Derek and Black Water Homes again.

Derek did an exceptional job doing our company renovations. What once felt like an old underground bunker was transformed into a hip and edgy modern day workspace that we loved coming into. Derek was an absolute pleasure to work with, communicated with us every step of the way and completed project milestones in a timely manner. Would highly recommend working with him.

Derek completed a buildout of the office for my company (a boutique marketing agency) and the results were fantastic. He came up with great solutions to the challenges that came up from being in an old building, and he also sourced some of the materials (like the kitchen counter), which turned out great. He built our kitchen, two meeting rooms, and painted the entire space. He was also extremely courteous and easy to communicate with. I would enthusiastically recommend Derek for any renovation projects, large and small.

Derek is fantastic at what he does. He renovated our summer home in Prince Edward County, adding a new bathroom, renovating the existing bathroom, and building a few other things. He's professional, gets things done on time, and is easy to work with. I would highly recommend him for any home renovation projects.