Rick was a very key player in our custom house build. Without him and his extensive knowledge of the building process we wouldn’t have had such a great experience. From start to finish, Rick was prompt, professional, did as he said he was going to do, and went above beyond on everything he did.
Doing business with Rick was the best decision we could have made when building; he started as a stranger, and ended as a friend.
For those thinking of hiring him for their next project, DO IT! You won’t regret it.

Regards,
Jody and Mike

“Rick is meticulous, detailed oriented and delivers what he promises. In 2019 we purchased a home that needed a complete makeover. Rick met with us and listened to what our vision was and exceeded our expectations. He offered suggestions and ideas that saved us time and money. He worked within our budget and always kept us updated on the progress.  He took control of every aspect of the renovation from the demolition, remodeling the kitchen and bathrooms, flooring, custom trim, painting and lighting. He managed all trades and was able to bring in his own plumbers and electricians. His pride in workmanship, attention to detail, and constant communication set him apart. He took the worry and stress out of the process and delivered our dream home. I would highly recommend Rick.”

Terry Laycock Schneider

"We hired Rick to design and build our pool and we immediately found his initial concept of constructing an ICF (Insulated Concrete Form) pool extremely interesting. Although we had never heard of this type of pool, Rick's explanation of the concept and his detailed planning and scheduling process made us feel very comfortable with the project. The execution of the plan and construction went very smoothly thanks to Rick's professionalism and meticulous attention to detail. We were beyond happy with the result! Years later our pool is still running like new and because of the insulating advantages of the ICF, we have enjoyed our pool without ever needing a heater! We would highly recommend an ICF pool. 

I do a lot of my own work around the house, however there were times when I needed a professional to complete certain renovations over the last couple of years. Once again we hired Rick who beautifully renovated two of our bathrooms, installed new flooring in the upstairs, built a new stone walkway to our front door and re-surfaced our front veranda with weather resistant porcelain tile which we just love! 

Regardless of the type or scope of the project, Rick's attention to detail, efficiency and meticulous approach are the reasons why we would definitely refer anyone to Richard Dufresne Construction for any home improvements or renovations!!" 

Grant and Colleen Sauvé

“Rick is a true craftsman in his chosen profession. 

We hired Rick three years ago to do an extensive renovation to a full one-bedroom basement apartment on a rental property we had recently purchased. Rick was responsible for the Flooring (hardwood and ceramics), Framing, Paint, Trim and the Installation of cabinetry and vanities. He also did a complete bathroom renovation on the main floor of that same rental as well. 

Rick’s work is impeccable! He met all the deadlines. We would not hesitate to recommend Richard Dufresne Construction to all our family and friends. We will definitely be calling Rick in the near future.”

R & D Duiker

“I had the privilege of collaborating with Rick on a redesign and renovation project. From start to finish, Rick was extremely organized and worked hard to not only stay on budget but also to find cost-saving solutions along the way while maintaining his high level of workmanship. Rick was friendly, approachable and good-humoured throughout the process, including with last minute changes. Our client was thrilled with the final result! I wouldn’t hesitate to trust his genuine care and expertise with my own family, friends and clients.”

 S. Woolston, Realtor & Interior Stylist

Rick was fun to work with and always delivered on the timeline he promised. It was great that he could source Canadian-made cupboards at a competitive price, which are performing well and looking great. We're very pleased with our new gorgeous kitchen! 

Charlie and Mariane,Collingwood

“I would like to take this opportunity to submit a testimonial on Rick’s expert professionalism and expertise. 

We had just assembled cabinetry and installed wall tile for a bar, and I was having difficulty with installing the handles for the drawers and doors. It was critical that these handles and doors line-up precisely so that the finish is immaculate. After a failed attempt on my part, my wife & I had decided to try and find someone who could do this for us at a reasonable cost. We phoned numerous firms and no one had responded, possibly because they thought that the job was too small. That is, until we phoned Rick and he responded promptly. He came by that day and did the work quickly and efficiently! His courteous easy-going demeanour made it easy to work with him. His professionalism and expertise are of the highest standard, and we gladly paid him immediately for his work. Now we have a bar that we are proud to show off to all our family & friends! 

We are completely satisfied and we highly recommend him for any Carpentry Work that is required. Great job Rick! Thank-you once again!” 

Patrick King

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