Reliability and Knowledge

When you use stuccocontractors.ca you will find EIFS/stucco manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, consultants and inspectors. There are no fees or hidden charges and no commission.

It also guarantees the person you are working with is fully qualified for the job and was chosen for their expertise and years of experience.  This is something Google can simply not provide. Many reviews that accompany Google results can be fake and added by the businesses themselves. With stuccocontractors.ca you are connecting directly with a legitimate contractor. There are no request forms to fill out and no waiting around for an auto-responder.

False Rankings

Few people realize that a Google result is often simply based on the number of clicks, the number of adds on a page, keywords and the amount of money paid by a company to achieve higher rankings. According to Google more than one million spam pages are created each hour. This means many searches are actually spam or littered with errors and false information.  A more reliable source is to go with a network of professional stucco contractors who can connect you with the right person for the right job.

Right When You Need Them

Best of all, stuccocontractors.ca is connected to contractors all across Canada so you never have to worry about finding someone close by during an emergency. Often Google results draw from miles away. With stuccocontractors.ca you simply enter your city and province and the right team for the job will be at your finger tips.

So visit www.stuccocontractors.ca or call 416.900.8715 or toll-free 1.888.260.8899 to take the worry out of finding a contractor.

Hiring a contractor is never an easy task. With so many to choose from, how can you be sure you have chosen the right one for the job?
Stuccocontractors.ca helps take the guesswork out of finding a contractor through their Canada-wide network. With the click of a mouse you can find a contractor in your area with the right expertise for the job.

Whether your project involves EIFS/stucco or mouldings, stuccocontractors.ca can help bring added value and beauty to your home. Simply type in your information and the type of project you need help with and 3 highly qualified contractors in your area will be sent to you via email.

Unlike ads in the yellow pages offering ‘handyman’ services, stuccocontractors.ca only partners with companies that are experts in what they do. EIFS/stucco manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, consultants and inspectors can provide prospected clients with the right information on how to complete a project. You can contact as many companies as you like and collect as many quotes as you like to ensure you are getting the best materials and work at the best price.

Each member of stuccocontractors.ca is required to be in good standing within the industry so you never have to worry about honesty and accountability for the work being done on your home or business. Even if it is an emergency situation, you never have to worry about a busy signal or an auto-responder. The people at stuccocontractors.ca are real and the response is immediate.

There is nothing more frustrating than waiting for a contractor to finish ‘another job’ before getting to your project. The fast and efficient response of stuccocontractors.ca means you never have to sit on a waiting list for your project to begin. You can provide the start and end time of your project and the team at stuccocontractors.ca will help match you with a company that can provide prompt,  one-on-one service when you need it.

A free 3D home rendering can also be created so you can see your vision come to life before your eyes.

If you have a dream you want to make a reality, visit Stucco Contractors at www.stuccocontractors.ca or call them at 416-900-8715 or  1-888-260-8899.

Traditionally EIFS offers a three part protection system.

• A layer of foam insulation (with a drainage system included)
• A layer consisting of a fibreglass reinforcing mesh (or “mesh”) embedded in a cement adhesive
• A final topcoat, usually referred to as finish coat

Not only does EIFS look great, but it also applies faster and lasts longer than traditional stucco. Many homeowners who already have stucco on their homes are making the switch to EIFS. Why? Although stucco offers durability and weather-resistance, EIFS carries a higher energy efficiency – something many people are looking for a time when energy costs continue to climb.
The variety of choices means you can find the best exterior stucco to suit your home whether it is new or old. Older homes experience enhanced energy efficiency as EIFS can provide additional insulation and while lowering bills. New homes can enjoy the added benefit of not having to run heating and air conditioning units as often. Most homeowners experience up to 35 per cent in energy savings.

EIFS also reduces the amount of time you need to spend on your renovation project. Gone are the days of tearing down walls and starting from the ground up. EIFS is easily and quickly installed so there is no interference in your day-to-day life.

Stuccocontractors.ca can help you decide what works best with your home. Simply specify your project details and the team will connect you with a contractor in your area who specializes in your construction needs.

Stuccocontractors.ca are experts in stucco/EIFS. Their network consists of manufacturers as well as suppliers, distributors, consultants and inspectors. They know the industry well and are always on top of the latest cutting edge technology.

Stuccocontractors.ca guarantees the work of their partners and do not take commission or hidden fees.

Give the team at stuccocontractors.ca a call to learn how your home can be transformed into a beautiful oasis. Call 1-888-260-8899 or visit www.stuccocontractors.ca for a free consultation and estimate on your project.

A CBC story broke out of Calgary this morning where a contractor whom was hired to complete renovations on a couple’s home took 80K and fled. (Read story here) As of now, the story had over 350 comments making it a hot topic indeed. And why? Because we all know or have been ourselves scammed by a contractor. Which bring us to the point of our blog post.

Our service matters because we know who’s who in the stucco industry. And by that we mean we know who’s reliable, of course, who’s not. We can proudly say that in our 10+ years of service and the countless homes we have worked on, ALL WERE COMPLETED to our customer’s expectations and more. We have NEVER taken money and run, NEVER walked away on an incomplete job and NEVER left until our customers were happy.

But if you’re still not convinced that our service (which is FREE might I add) is right for you, then we at least want to help you hire the right company.

1. GET INDUSTRY REFERRALS.
This is the first place to start whenever hiring a contractor. Looking for a tile guy? Go to a tile store and ask for a list of their best contractors. Looking for a plumber? Then ask your local plumbing shop for their best. Why does this work? Simple. Because they’re around contractors all day. They supply them with material for all their projects, it only makes sense to know who the cream of the crop are.

Why our service matters? We’re a network of stucco manufacturers, moulding fabricators, consultants and inspectors. Our future depends on the work being done in the present. We ensure the right people get the job.

TIP: Searching for a contractor on Google or other services like Yellow Pages isn’t the best option. At the end of day, just because a company has a flashy website that looks professional doesn’t always guarantee you’re in good hands.

2. DON’T JUST GET REFERRALS, CALL THEM.
The oldest trick in the book for a contractor is to supply a prospective customer with a list of completed jobs… even though they haven’t done them. And don’t be fooled by photos of their work either. Anyone with a camera can take a photo and present it like it’s their own. That’s why we recommend calling their referrals and speaking to them directly. This is due diligence at it’s finest.

Why our service matters? We have a long list of past customers who are more than happy to vouch for us and the work we’ve done. One thing we have learned after all of our years in business is people love to share a good story, especially when it comes to the work done on their home.

TIP:  When you call someone on a referral list, ask a number of things like how payment was handled, how the work was done, cleanliness and job condition after completion. You’ll get a better handle on whether the company you are looking at hiring is right for you.

3. HIRE SPECIALISTS. NOT GENERALS.
Would you hire a tile guy to do your electrical work or vice versa? Just because someone claims to know how to do something, doesn’t mean they know how to do it right. So when you’re looking for a specific line of work to be completed, hire a specialist. You’re in safer hands and you can rest easily knowing they’ll do the right thing when an unusual situation, whether it’d be technical or aesthetic presents itself. And believe us, they do come up, nothing is perfect.

Why our service matters? All of our stucco contractors are stucco contractors and stucco contractors only. They have been in business for 10+ years and seen a wide array of situations and know how to deal with any on-site complications. Afterall, they are specialists.

4. AND ONCE YOU’VE HIRED, GET IT IN WRITING.
There was a time when a handshakes was the best contract in the world. And while some still operate on that notion, they’re too few and far between. Your best option is to get it in writing. That way you know what you’re getting and what you’re not. And if have questions, ASK! If a contractor is on the level, they’ll have no problem explaining the various sections in their scope of work.

Why our service matters? Our customers are not only equipped with materials and tools, they’re also equipped with knowledge. And they have no problem putting it in black and white text for you to see and understand.

The bottom line? Don’t get caught hiring the wrong stucco contractor. In the end, it will cost you more money and more headaches. Our FREE service ensures the right people get the job.

To find a reliable and reputable stucco contractor in North York, Toronto, Moncton or anywhere else in Canada, please fill out the form below and we’ll get in touch with you within 24 hours.

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Aside from how unprofessionally crafted this sign was, (it was spray painted) I kept thinking that this person will surely get calls from deal-seekers who want stucco on their project. We all want to save money, we don’t want to overpay for anything, especially something that requires an investment on your investment. At the same time, we do not want to underpay either. A fair price is market value, not more, not less.

So would it be the right decision to hire a company who specializes in many areas as opposed to a company who focuses on just one? It’s part of The Focus Philosophy’s core lesson of doing one thing really well… and saying no to everything else.

Hiring a specialist in EIFS/Stucco will only serve you. EIFS is a complicated system. It’s not the same as applying brick or stone on the wall. It’s made up of many different layers that function as a system. If one layer is done incorrectly, it will surely fail, resulting in costly repairs or complete re-dos. We have seen it happen and can attribute this to one reason: the wrong person was hired for the job.

When EIFS is properly installed, it’s a beautiful thing. Aesthetically, it adds to your projects curb appeal with its versatility in design. Available in a vast array of colour and textures, combined with exterior foam mouldings, you can achieve many great things in design with EIFS.

In between the layers, it serves to protect your home by providing valued insulation where needed, saving you thousands in energy bills. It protects your project from moisture problems which almost always lead to mold issues.
And again, costly repair bills.

The stuccocontractors.ca network is made up of only EIFS/Stucco specialists. They don’t do bathroom renos and can’t serve to install your new kitchen. That’s the difference when choosing to hire on of our many professional and reliable stucco contractors.

And the best part? When we provide three different contractors to quote your project, you can rest easy going with the lowest quote because they are coming from a reputable source in the industry, not a sign on the street post. All of our stucco contractors are proven names in good standing with suppliers and excellent track records with home/building owners.

To find a reliable and reputable stucco contractor in North York, Toronto, Moncton or anywhere else in Canada, please fill out the form below and we’ll get in touch with you within 24 hours.

BUSINESS CARD
We know everyone has one (or at least should have one) but what kind of information is on there? I remember showing up to a job-site once and when I arrived, the general contractor had about 10 of them in his hands and was sorting them into two piles. When I asked what they meant, he simply replied, “I’m putting the ones with no address on one side and the ones with an address in the other. The non-address ones are going in the garbage.” It’s genius. Do you really want to deal with a contractor that only has a business name and phone number? If something were to go wrong, would you know where to find them?

WEBSITE
Everyone should have one of these too. It’s an extension of their business card and will display a wealth of useful information. Look for ones that list who their material suppliers, the types of systems that they use and past project pictures. The ones who take the time to earn your business by clearly conveying what they’re about are the ones worth dealing.

WORK TRUCK
And by work truck, we don’t mean a Honda Civic with the seats ripped out and a bucket in the trunk. Reliable stucco contractors have invested in their business and equipped themselves not only with the proper tools but the proper mode of transportation. It may seem silly but when your contractor asks you to pick up some supplies because they won’t fit in the car, it won’t seem so funny. And we’ve seen it happen.

PROJECTS IN PROGRESS
Ask for an address they’re currently working on. Great stucco contractors will always have a project on the go and would be glad to showcase it. Ask if you can go see it and take note of the job-site conditions. If it’s always clean and looks respectable, you’ll know they’ll treat yours the same way.

When you work with one of our stucco contractors, you can rest assured that they’re always reliable and professional. From the minute they meet you to the moment they’re finishing your project.

To find a reliable and reputable stucco contractor in North York, Toronto, Moncton or anywhere else in Canada, please fill out the form below and we’ll get in touch with you within 24 hours.

Selecting a stucco contractor can be a daunting task if you're searching Google. Using stuccocontractors.ca takes the guesswork out of selecting the right one.

So you have a project coming up and it’s time to source quotes from contractors. You call them, setup appointments, meet with them and go over the scope of work and wait for their numbers to come in. It all seems fairly simple at this point. All of them were reputable, attentive and seemed to understand what it is you’re looking for. But when their prices are sitting in front you, you may notice that each are different.

When looking for a stucco contractor, or any contractor for that matter, it’s always best to go with three. Three estimates provide a top, middle and low range for point-by-point comparisons. But how do you know which is best?

The general rule of thumb when selecting a contractor is to go with the middle quote. The high number is an indicator that the contractor is too busy to take on your job and threw a number out there to see if you would go for it. For that price, he/she would do it and manage to fit your project into their schedule. The lowest could be because of a couple of factors; either the contractor will cut corners (and there are a lot of corners that could be cut) or they are using it as a negotiation strategy. The middle quote is best because it’s neither too high or too low. But our system is different.

stuccocontractors.ca is made up of stucco industry professionals. We are suppliers, distributors, consultants and inspectors whose priority is to ensure that the right contractors get the job. Our name is on the line too and with that goes our reputation and our livelihood. You can trust that we will not send you fly by night companies who may not be around after your job is complete. We source the best contractors that we have worked with for a long period of time and have proven job over job to get things done right the first time, in a cost-efficient and ethical manner.

And that bring us to the point of this post. When using stuccocontractors.ca to find a reputable and professional stucco contractor, YOU CAN DEFINITELY GO WITH THE LOWEST QUOTE  because all three are coming from industry recommendations.

You can rest assured that our contractors;

- Have been in the business for a minimum of 5 years
- Are using only the highest grade of materials
- Have demonstrated strong customer service
- Are reputable, reliable and professional

To find a reliable and reputable stucco contractor in North York, Toronto, Moncton or anywhere else in Canada, please fill out the form below and we’ll get in touch with you within 24 hours.

Autumn is an exciting time for stuccocontractors.ca. We’re in the full swing of things, making sure our contractors are ready and our homeowners are taken care of.

From now until December 1, 2012, when you decide to hire one of our stuccocontractors.ca certified stucco contractors, we’ll order a 3D rendering of your home, FREE OF CHARGE. No catches, No gimmicks and no hidden fees.

It’s our way of saying, “We want you to be happy with your choice of hiring one of the contractors in our network”.

We also want you to be happy with the design of your home. Your 3D rendering will include your choice of;

- Wall texture
- Wall colour and
- Moulding selection

We’ll discuss all of the details with you before your project starts. Our team of designers have been in the business for over 10 years and you can count on our experience to make it perfect, just the way you like it.

3D renderings take the doubt out of deciding on the many different exterior options when it comes to giving your home the curb appeal it deserves. Considering your home is the one of the most important investments you can make, don’t leave it to chance.

3D renderings also eliminate any miscommunication between you and your stucco contractor. A 3D rendering is like a map. Your stucco contractor will know exactly where you want to go just by looking at it and any detour can easily be brought back on track by referencing the design we create for you.

To get your FREE 3D HOME RENDERING, simply click the option on our form on the stuccocontractors.ca website. It’s as easy as that.

To find a reliable and reputable stucco contractor in North York, Toronto, Moncton or anywhere else in Canada, please fill out the form below and we’ll get in touch with you within 24 hours.

“Our customers were always overwhelmed when trying to select the right combination. With over 100 shapes in our catalogue, we understood how they felt and created a real time rendering program to make the selection process easier”, says Davide Aternino of Mouldex.

If you have tried it, you’ll understand why.Once you’re logged in, a pre-selected section of a home appears with a random design already loaded. The bottom selection shows the current combination. This is the area that allows you to change any of the features on the home with the click of a button.To change the wall facade, crown moulding, window and door trims, window sills, band and columns, simply click “Change” and your options will appear on the right hand side. Then click on any moulding and it will instantly appear on the home. Every one of their profiles is available to view and in proper scale. Mix and match any variation according to your taste.

Homeowners and stucco contractors alike will get a kick out of this program. It’s the first of its kind and best of all, it’s free to use. Mouldex still does custom 3D renderings for those who want a clearer peek of their actual home but to test different moulding combinations with each other, this does the trick.

Jason and Valentina from Mississauga are a text book case. “We were tired of the bidding wars”, says Jason. “We went to an open house last weekend, Val and I both loved the house, we could have definitely called it home but we saw there was plenty of interest from all the agent cards left at the front door. Our own agent advised the house might get an extra 20-25k above asking.” If you were listening and watching Jason tell their story, you could tell this was a battle they didn’t win. “When it came time on Tuesday to make an offer, we didn’t even get a call back. We found out the next day that the house sold for $181,000 above list! How can we compete with that?! We’ve made a conscious decision to stay here but it does need some improvement. Instead of putting money into buying a new home, we’re going to improve ours.”

Renovating or retrofitting with stucco/EIFS is a good choice for older homes. First and foremost, you’ll be adding curb appeal to your home by giving it an exterior facelift. Second, you’ll be bringing your home up-to-speed in terms of energy efficiency. And third, stucco/EIFS requires very little yearly maintenance.

CURB APPEAL
We could always use more, the exterior of our homes is usually the first and only impression it will make to passers by. And when it comes to curb appeal, EIFS ranks as a top choice  with its endless array of options. First, you can pick any colour under the sun. So if you want a Peacock Blue home, you can have it. Second, there are many different textures you can select. We have a whole section on stucco colours and textures on our website, including a colour selector and tips on how to choose the right stucco colours, visit www.stuccocontractors.ca/choosing_a_stucco_colour for more information. It really is a handy guide and a great starting point.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY
The old adage certainly applies when we say, “Things just aren’t built like they used to be”. And it’s no different when we speak about houses. Older homes are great, they have a certain aura of design that is rarely seen in today’s construction. While modern building can certainly take some notes on design of old, there is still one thing that needs to be addressed. And it’s a big one. Energy efficiency.

The ADEXRES-VLS system is a perfect and inexpensive system for retrofitting.

If you live in an older home, you’re probably used to high heating costs in the winter and cooling costs in the summer. The fact is, insulation standards have a come a long way since then and living green not only for the sake of the environment but for our pocketbook as well is an issue that won’t go away unless it’s dealt with.

The EIFS system to the left is a popular choice among retrofit projects because not only does it properly address the issue of energy efficiency, it also comes at an attractive price point.

Here is how it is put together;
1. Membranes
2. Polyisocyanurate board
3. Basecoat and mesh
4. Finish coat

The insulation factor is supplied by #2, the polyisocyanurate board, hard to pronounce, even harder working. Polyisocyanurate are very light insulation panels whose compressive strength and components allow them to be installed directly on a building’s vertical furrings.  Add this and you can put those savings from your energy bills into landscaping the front yard.

MAINTENANCE
Wouldn’t life be better if it were maintenance free? If your lawn just cut itself every week, your garden planted its own seeds and the wood portions on your home re-painted automatically? You’d have more time on your hands than you’d know what to do with. Unfortunately, such is not the case. While you can put Astroturf on your lawn to rid of the weekly cutting, there’s a way to reduce the amount of time spent on re-painting exterior wood portions on your home. Replace it with stucco/EIFS.

Imagine getting rid of removing peeling paint, priming, 1st finish coat, 2nd finish coat… and this just doesn’t only apply to walls, but for mouldings too.

Pre-based foam mouldings are made from foam and cement, a completely inorganic duo that is  unaffected by Mother Nature’s elements. Rotting? No. Warping? No. Insect troubles? No. And the only reason why you would have to re-paint? If you wanted to change colour. And it comes in plenty of styles to suit your home’s design. We have a page dedicated to exterior stucco mouldings, how they’re made, how to select the right ones, please visit http://www.stuccocontractors.ca/exterior_stucco_mouldings_and_trim

We may be biased because we work in the stucco/EIFS industry but with what other material can you get maximum curb appeal, optimum energy efficiency and an exterior that requires little yearly maintenance?

To find a reliable and reputable stucco contractor in North York, Toronto, Moncton or anywhere else in Canada, please fill out the form below and we’ll get in touch with you within 24 hours.