Kermody Contracting Ltd

John is reliable ,dependable and trustworthy. What he says the contract covers is what you pay. He has excellent decorating ideas. He is very meticulous in his work. Having John there I know the work will be done in the finest quality. Thanks Marilyn M

We hired John Dyck of Kermody Construction to complete a full renovation and rebuild of the main bathroom in our 1926 house . Much of the work involved the construction and installation of tile finishes for a new tiled shower stall and floor. This is the third time that we have worked with John who we find to be skilled, trustworthy, reliable, knowledgeable and patient. John has excellent sub-trades but he is also willing to work with the client's choice in trades. John didn't take on other jobs while he was working on our bathroom so we saw progress every day. John's work is excellent, especially his tile work. His attention to detail really impressed us on all the projects he's done for us. John is an expert problem solver and when unexpected things came up during the project he was able to provide solutions that were good. He talked us through all the stages of the job and kept us involved and informed. Our renovation was completed "on budget". Any additional costs were well documented and accounted for. We highly recommend Kermody Contracting for anyone looking for an excellent quality renovation.

It was a true pleasure having such a accomplished and highly skilled, true professional do our bath to shower cubicle reno. John had such a good eye for matching the existing stone tiles to the new ones and giving us ideas and suggestions for things that we had not thought of. He also was so accommodating in helping us with other issues not relating to the shower reno. If you are looking for quality workmanship and a skilled artisan with a very pleasing demeanor, I would highly recommend John. With much appreciation and gratitude for a job well done ★★★★★ Plus Plus!

John did a fantastic job of tiling my shower stall. He was neat and tidy. My friends all comment on how precise and beautiful my new tile looks. Thank you John.

In 2013 my apartment was destroyed by a flood caused by a broken pipe in the hallway in front of my unit. The damage was so extensive and complete that my unit had to be stripped down to bare drywall and concrete floors before repairs could even begin, and I was forced to do a total rebuild of my 1200 sf apartment. In the end I spent about $150,000 for everything, including wood flooring, new and increased electrical and lighting, new kitchen cabinets, new appliances, new bathroom cabinets and plumbing fixtures in both bathrooms, and floor to ceiling stone tile in both bathrooms. One of the key elements of the upgrade was our commitment to create a beautiful kitchen and bathrooms centered around stunning stone tiles, marble sinks, and stone countertops. Because the repair work was just like completing a brand new apartment unit, I decided to arrange a general contractor to handle the project and organize trades. Thankfully, the general contractor introduced us to John Dyck, the owner of Big Jed Renovations, who ended up doing the tile work for us. Honestly, I didn't realize at the time how important that would be. John helped us by doing absolutely perfect work in the installation of the different tiles selected (13 different tiles were spec'd for the job, almost all of which were natural stone). John also greatly helped us by anticipating problems before they happened and by making many great suggestions for additions or changes that added to the quality of the project. During the project I came to realize that John has great knowledge of tiles and tile laying, but he also has a surprising knowledge of other trades, including electrical, plumbing, metalwork, and carpentry. As a result he saved us (and other tradesmen) from making costly mistakes that would have significantly compromised the final result. And when necessary (when other tradesmen weren't there or available) John was able to do carpentry, electrical and other fixes that ensured that the work proceeded smoothly, and without any screwups or delays. I realized after all the work was complete just how beautifully it had all turned out, and especially how important John's work and input was to making that true. I can't imagine that anyone else would have given us the same result, not just in the tile work that he did but in the way in which he ensured that every transition from tile to other materials (wood floors, tubs, shower curbs, countertops, mirrors, cabinets, etc.) was absolutely perfect and beautiful. Because I haven't done a lot of renovations before I can't say whether the cost of John's part of the job was expensive or not. But I can unequivocally say that it was well worth it. The tile installation work he did was incredibly detailed, especially the mosaic and glass tiles in the kitchen and bathrooms. John invested the required time and care in all of that as if the project were his own. I also know that without John's care, the resulting apartment would not be nearly as wonderful as it is today. I have to admit I always love going into the master bathroom, sometimes just to look at it - same for the guest bathroom and the kitchen. Truthfully, we had a vision in mind when we started the project and in the end it turned out being even better than we had hoped for, and we know we mostly have John to thank for that. I would highly recommend John to anyone who is doing tile work that matters.

John completely transformed our bathroom from drab to glam. He is an expert tiler and was able to do all the other necessary installations, as well as provide design advice as the project went along. I highly recommend him. He is very dedicated to the job and takes pride in his work.

John was hired initially to do tiling work for us....a fireplace, three entry ways, and two bathroom floors and a shower/bath wall. We were told that his work as a tiler was outstanding........and it is! However, his abilities do not stop there.........he installed new bathroom cabinets and sinks, built a pantry, raised a kitchen cupboard and put in an over the range microwave, built a back deck, and removed a double door and replaced it with a window. John is a meticulous worker and a perfectionist.......a bonus! He has become part of the family and I intend to hire him when I'm ready to replace my kitchen counter and backsplash. I would highly recommend John to anyone.

John Dyck of Big Jed Renovations completed two renovation projects for me - a complete kitchen renovation and the following year, bathroom renovations including a main bathroom, ensuite and powder room. John competently handled all aspects of the renovations including electrical work, lighting, flooring, drywall, tiling, and cabinets. His work is meticulous and I appreciated the high quality of his workmanship. He listened to what I as the owner wanted and incorporated my ideas if at all feasible. He was also able to offer informed suggestions as needed. He successfully trouble shooted when other trades did not complete work as contracted. I also appreciated John's reliability - he always appeared on the job when he said he would. Work zones were kept neat and tidy. I highly recommend John's services.