Testimonials.

As repeat clients of First Class Renovations this speaks to the exceptional service Greg and his team have provided to all of our projects.

First Class Renovations have completed two full home renovations for us, a new basement project and a bathroom renovation. The craftsmanship is and has been above and beyond. Two of our projects were a work in progress while we were out of the country and Greg always provided us with an update and pictures.

We were impressed with how Greg and his team work so well together, this is reflective of how long they have worked together and the understanding of each other’s schedules for completion.

The design teams and all the other suppliers are professional, knowledgable, competent and honest with their ideas and suggestions.

Greg provides a detailed schedule, an impeccably clean work environment and an on time completion.

We highly recommend First Class Renovations for all your home renovations!

When we purchased our 35-year-old home, we knew we would eventually need to renovate the entire house – a task that felt daunting at first. What company could we trust to overhaul our entire house? Thankfully we found First Class Renovations.

Over the past 7–8 years, we’ve worked with First Class Renovations to update different areas of our home, and now that the work is complete, the result is nothing short of amazing. We absolutely love it!

One of the things that truly sets First Class Renovations apart is their reliability. When Greg told us a project would take six weeks, it was finished in exactly six weeks. He even provided us with a detailed calendar so we knew exactly what would be worked on each day and who would be arriving at the house.

Every trade professional Greg brought in was outstanding – true masters of their craft. They arrived on time, worked efficiently, and left the workspace spotless at the end of each day. The company is trustworthy, the workmanship is top-notch, and the professionalism is unmatched. We could not be happier with our renovation experience and the beautiful transformation of our home. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend First Class Renovations to anyone looking for quality, reliability, and exceptional results.

We have worked with Greg Saunders and First Class Renovations on two major renovation projects, and both were completed with excellent results. Greg and his team are honest, timely, and professional, delivering high-quality work at a price that was far better than other high end contractors we considered. We have no hesitation recommending them to anyone, and we’ll definitely be using First Class again for our next renovation.

First Class completed a renovation of our main floor including new kitchen cabinets & Island, tile and hardwood flooring, stair well railing, stone fireplace and complete interior painting. Communications have been stellar and any costs beyond the initial estimate are agreed to in writing. They have maintained a very clean work site and the sub-trades have been timely and efficient. A schedule of work was provided and work progressed as scheduled. I would highly recommend First Class Renovations.

First Class Renovations was a great company to deal with.
From the beginning concept to the final product . . .
First Class Renovations made sure we were 100% satisfied with everything.
Throughout the tearing down and building process – he promised
all the trades people would do “First Class” work. That they did!
We have a beautiful Main Floor & Kitchen to prove it.

The Armstrong family would definitely recommend this company.
Thank you Greg!

Thank you so much for the beautiful renovations for our home!!

The attention to detail and professional advice were greatly appreciated. Greg was extremely focused on the minor details that many homeowners would not consider. His knowledge and commitment to a positive outcome is exceptional. Every person in the renovation process was excellent and respectful of our time and space. The quality of the work was beyond our expectations… every trade was professional and a pleasure to encounter. Greg was an excellent general contractor and we would recommend his business to anyone who wants a quality experience during home renovations. Thanks again Greg!!

When we decided to do our extensive renovation, basically ripping out two floors of our 24 year old house, we were very excited but nervous about the prospect of such a large undertaking. We had decided to live in the basement while this was being done – two adults, two teenagers and our little canine buddy bandit.

Once we settled in on what was going to be done (some of which I was not sure could be tackled by the way), Greg provided us with monthly schedules, he was constantly there, he grabbed a broom when there was mess – which wasn’t often. He was very much on top of the day to day events of this reno – which is exactly what you want.

Greg has good people working with him and for him. He sets realistic schedules. He addresses issues head on and is very good at resolving the inevitable problems that arise in this or any home renovation project.

Ultimately Greg met our schedule, he provided us with a great project and we love our house.

Here is the testament to his business:

We would use him again and we have given numerous referrals to people about him – that says it all.

In January of 2013, First Class Renovations began a complete renovation of our entire house. The planned project was to gut our existing kitchen and bathroom on the main floor, remove a wall between a living room and bedroom, to re-finish all the existing hardwood floors. And also to completely gut the basement down to the foundation, create a new floor plan and re-build into a large family room, bathroom, bedroom and office space. The proposed timeline was 2 1/2 months.

My husband and I were very nervous about beginning such a large renovation, especially with all the horror stories you hear about contractors and tradesmen. But from the onset of the project, Greg and his team were a pleasure to work with. The work began right on time and that schedule was maintained throughout the entire renovation. Any problems that arose during the process were dealt with quickly and completely to our satisfaction. Greg was easy to get a hold of, either answering calls directly or returning messages asap.

We were also very impressed with the quality of the work. From the cleanliness of our house during the reno, to the finishing touches when it was all said and done, each trades person put care into their work. The carpenter, Brian, did a excellent job building custom closets for us in the master bedroom. Our friends and family have been completely shocked when they’ve seen our transformed house and consistently comment on how amazing it looks.

In the end, our renovation was completed exactly on time, and on budget! We’re looking forward to working with First Class Renovations again in the future, but we’d have to move to do that, and our house is now so perfect, we never want to leave!

I would to thank Greg and his team at First Class Renovations for the recent basement renovation at our home in Calgary.

We purchased a relatively new home South Calgary that the previous owner had tried his hand at DIY in the basement by partially framing and installing wall board and doors. Sadly, none of it was to code and it all had to go. We firmed up a new layout with Greg and he quoted the project for our new basement, including a bedroom, a full bathroom, family room, furnace room and lots of storage. Once we confirmed the plan, Greg sent us to a designer to select counter tops, fixtures, paint, flooring, tile and all the other details that are required.

From the beginning, Greg communicated regular progress reports and supplied us with updated weekly schedules and a target completion date. Throughout the project, there were minor changes to the schedule, yet the original completion date never changed. Greg’s team of tradesmen were all top notch.

Work moved forward in a timely and professional manner and the work area was cleaned up each night. All necessary permits were obtained and inspections completed without issues. Greg’s team of tradesmen were all top notch. The dumpster that was placed in the driveway on day one to handle all to the construction debris was removed on the final day.
I have been involved in a number of renovations over the years and this project was by far the smoothest project I have experienced. Greg and his tradesmen provided quality work, completed in a professional and timely manner at a fair price.

We are extremely happy that we chose First Class Renovations and would most definitely recommend Greg and his team to anyone considering a home renovation. Thanks again Greg!

Hi Greg

I wanted to send you a quick note to thank you on behalf of myself and Catherine for the excellent job you and your team did on our renovation.

Every aspect of your operation was indeed “First Class” from start to finish. Each different stage of the process was completed on more or less on the exact day that your planning schedule stated it would be, all of the various trades were at all times professional and courteous and all work was completed to a very high standard with mess and disruption kept to a bare minimum.

We expected a high quality end result because your company had been highly recommend to us by a friend but you surpassed our expectations.

We wouldn’t hesitate to use your company again for future projects and would be very comfortable recommending First Class Renovations to friends and family in the future.

First Class Renovations completed two projects for me over the past two years. Both were complex in nature however with Greg’s guidance everything I had asked for and more was completed on time. He has an enthusiastic team that works with the same professionalism and perfection as Greg himself, I often joked its like having Holmes on Holmes in my house! IF you’re looking for someone with a long standing reputation and experience I would suggest you meet with Greg and watch your dreams unfold. You won’t be disappointed!

Hi Greg:

We just wanted to let you know how happy we are with the work done on our kitchen and basement. The kitchen we have is now both beautiful and functional and a far cry from what we started with. Tam did a great job with the stone backsplash, and the transitions from the tile floor to the hardwood is amazing. The finished basement feels like an extension of the rest of the house which is due in large part to Brian’s custom finishings and cabinetry work.

Renovating a home can be very stressful, and we appreciate how hard you worked to ensure that this was minimalized. We had a very tight timeline for completing both projects. Your prompt response to all of our queries and attention to detail helped to alleviate our concerns.

Thanks to you and your team, we look forward to working with you again.

When you invite someone to spend time in your home while you are living in it, you trust they will respect and appreciate it as you and your family do. When you have several dozen people coming and going for five to six weeks, between 7 am and 7 pm, six days a week, hauling all kinds of things in and out, it becomes a challenge. Greg and his whole crew from First Class Renovations were our constant companions for almost six weeks. They guided us through the remodelling of our kitchen, guest bathroom and master bathroom; removed fireplaces, added more cabinets to enlarge the island; replaced floor tiles, backsplashes and countertops; repaired drywall, added a wall and door; rewired for new appliances and lights, and replaced old faucets. The crew were prompt, efficient, and clean. Greg scheduled each trade so there was no delay in accomplishing their part of the reno and the entire project was finished within the estimated timeline and budget despite our adding a few ‘little’ extras! There was never a problem that couldn’t be solved to our complete satisfaction. We sincerely recommend Greg and First Class Renovations to do your home improvements.

Thank-you Greg.