Kurmak Builders & Renovations - Calgary

Kurmak developed my basement and exceeded my expectations (I have high expectations). The process was much more pleasant then my experience with other contractors with the end product being exceptional. Allow me to highlight but a small sample of the differences I experienced between Kurmak and others who I worked with in the past: 1) They billed their standard as a ‘mid tier’. I found that as we went through selections I never had to ‘upgrade’ the selection to obtain a great product: from the stone counters, to the cabinetry to the flooring – there was not one higher priced change that happened. I was surprised given that my previous experience was that the ‘initial’ sticker price always escalated, particularly with selections. The budget that was agreed, was the budget that was obtained. 2) I never had to point out a flaw in workmanship. Initially, I would go to the basement daily and provide a list of items that were flawed. Every time I did, it turns out they had already taken steps to address and informed me of all the other items they identified. This was the first time I have not needed to fret over flaws – every one I noticed was always remedied (without me having to mention). Their eye for detail is top tier. 3) The engagement of the in-house designer was a game changer. Although my better half has an eye for design, we both agree that the expertise that was provided significantly contributed to a build that is now the envy of anyone who visits. Every colour, every detail simply hangs together seamlessly. In a nutshell perhaps what says it all, if I am to do any upgrades or remodels there is only one company that I will do this with – Kurmak.

Our home was built in 1958, and our small closet, with sliding mirror doors, at the front entry, was driving me crazy. It seemed like every time I went to open the closet, the door was jammed, and I was forever fighting with the doors to get into the closet. I had Lisa, the designer, from Kurmak Builders, come out to see what we could do with the closet. She suggested taking the doors off in order to create an open closet. She designed the new space with an upper shelf with baskets, a bench, shelves for shoes under the bench, and shiplap backing, complete with hooks for hanging jackets. Lisa took measurements and then quickly produced drawings to give me an idea of what the space would look like. In addition, since I wanted to repaint my house, Lisa helped me pick paint colors, and I love the colors she chose. I am very happy with how the closet turned out. It looks great! I love the open concept and never having to fight with sliding closet doors again. The team at Kurmak Builders did a great job with my small project. I would certainly call them again with any future renovation projects.

We recently finished renovations with Kurmak Builders, doing a complete overhaul of the kitchen and family room and we could not be more pleased with the results. We had the pleasure of working with Frank, Lisa, and Brent, who were super helpful, reliable, and friendly. They helped answer any questions, suggestions, or changes we had, always making it an easy process. Frank and the team from the very start helped us stay on track with the budget and created a schedule that was always on track and finished the project on time. Kurmak also had Buildertrend, a website that allowed us to always see how everything was going and kept track of all the moving parts, so we always felt 100% involved in the process. The Kurmak team’s attention to detail and professionalism on the project lead to amazing results and gave us exactly what we were looking for. We would highly recommend Frank and the Kurmak team for anyone considering a home renovation.

Kurmak Builders are without a doubt one of the top builders/renovators in the city of Calgary. They were always punctual, and professional. The work we had done was planned and scheduled with our busy household in mind, which we were very appreciative of as well. There were zero surprises, as the site supervisor was exceptional in communicating and explaining any changes that needed to occur. And the finished product not only lived up to expectations, but exceeded them. I would use them again without question, and not hesitate to recommend them to anyone who asks.

We have just finished a major renovation using Frank, Brent, Maria and Stuart at Kurmak Builders and couldn't have been more impressed or more pleased with the results. My wife and I have undertaken major renovations before with other builders and have had mixed experiences in the past but I have to say I couldn't have been more impressed with Kurmak's professionalism, their attention to detail and their communication skills. Kurmak use a communication tool called Buildertrend which allowed us to sign off on all materials, see a real time picture of their overall schedule, track progress, track costs and overall stay 100% connected with the Kurmak team (and their sub-contractors) throughout the whole process. The communication could not have been better. In the end the project came in on budget and two weeks early. The scope of this project was large. Kurmak replaced our whole Kitchen and lighting, re-furbished our fireplace, flattened our knockdown ceilings, carpeted our upstairs and replaced our flooring with wide-plank oak flooring throughout the 1400 sq.ft. main floor. We chose to remain in the house throughout all of this work and Kurmak, and their sub-contractors, were incredibly respectful and accommodating throughout the whole experience. If we were to do any work in the future I would look to Kurmak first and my wife and I would recommend them highly to anyone else considering a home renovation.

Me and my wife decided to renovate the whole first floor of our very old bungalow, but had no idea how to start it. We then googled a few builders in Calgary with good reviews and building certifications. We ended up down selecting 3 builders to compare. Me and my wife then defined all criteria, like price, capabilities, knowledge, flexibility, commitment and a few others. Kurmak was selected at this point and a high expectation from our side had just built up. Scope was defined and agreed, list of main materials was set, main concerns were raised and documented, team was presented and the schedule was built. Our bungalow is from the 60's and asbestos were tested everywhere. This was one of our biggest concerns since we planned to live in the basement meanwhile the whole first floor was renovated, but that could only happen after asbestos abatement have been done. Besides asbestos, we had structural changes (beams flushed, posts taken out, ceiling flatted, walls moved and a whole lot of other changes in framing, flooring, plumbing, tiling, wiring, etc., etc. The project was totally completed on time, on full and on budget (according to some scope changes we requested during the execution). The overall experience was absolutely awesome. Frank definitely played a key role to its complete success. His deep knowledge in this type of project, the quality and professionalism brought by him, his team and contractors, the care with the smallest details, the inputs and ideas for getting better results and the respect and care with our family, as we were living in the basement, were memorable. No question that we had our (high) expectations very met at conclusion. We do recommend and will consider Frank and Kurmak on any building or renovation project on the horizon.

My husband and I decided to embark on a kitchen renovation and of course were a bit nervous about where to start, not certain on the process and price point. We contacted probably 8 or so companies to get an idea of cost, process and timelines and from that exact moment we knew that Kurmak Builders were the right choice. They were the only company that not only provided a quote, but the owner, Frank, followed up to explain the quote in detail and in person. The quote was very detailed and their pricing competitive. Once we decided to proceed with them and signed our contract, the entire process was easy to go through. They have a great platform that tracks all communication so nothing is missed, provides detailed schedules so you know what is happening when, keeps track of all selections and more importantly how your selections impact the overall cost of the project. We did have a slight delay with our countertop selection due to a defect that was caught before they were installed and the team went out of their way to provide alternatives or workarounds so our kitchen was more functional while we waited for the next shipment. The last part that has really impressed me has been the walk throughs, they ensure to check for any deficiencies and have scheduled quick touch ups as required, showing that they stand behind their work and ensure their customer is happy with the final product. Each person on the Kurmak team has been a dream to work with. Lisa was extremely helpful during the design and selection process and Tarl & Paul made navigating the schedules and the overall project a stress free experience. If we ever decide on future home improvement projects they will be our first and only call and would recommend to anyone looking to embark on a renovation.

We chose Kurmak Builders & Renovations for our basement development this past summer (2021). We are extremely happy with the end result! Their workmanship and professionalism was exceptional. From the very beginning of the project, Frank and his team understood the vision that we were going for and they definitely delivered; their attention to detail, no matter how small, was outstanding. We highly recommend Kurmak Builders Inc. for anyone planning a home renovation or development!