I've worked with Mike Land and the J&M team for the past two years, completing two whole-home renovations in West Hamilton in that time. Mike has been an exceptional contractor to work with, from early scoping to final handshake. Both homes were purchased by my parents and after decades of ownership, it was time to find new owners for them. At the outset of each project, Mike walked through the home and offered thoughtful options on how to proceed with the renovations, being mindful of our budget and the overall look we were trying to achieve. During the quoting process, all documents were created and sent electronically, so we could rapidly iterate on the proposal, until we were satisfied with the final quote and resulting budget. The electronic tools were especially important for me as I live out of town and had to manage both projects remotely. Once our scope and budget were set, Mike pulled together a selection list of fixtures and finishes that we needed to select, in order of need on the job site, so that we could shop those items ahead of project kickoff. We worked with us to arrange pickup of smaller items or oversee delivery of larger elements, to ensure no time was lost on the job site. It's during the actual renovations that Mike and his team really shine. Surprises are bound to occur when you are taking down walls or redoing electrical in homes that are decades old. Mike excelled at probing for those risky elements at the outset of the project and walking us through options once the other shoe dropped. He and his team provided text updates should there be an immediate issue requiring our input, as well as weekly report emails with plenty of photos and details that let us know how we're tracking on the project. These communications ensured that we always knew how things were progressing and allowed us to sleep well at night. The final walkthrough on both homes was a source of real happiness, pride and delight for us and Mike. He transformed the homes owned by my parents into treasures for the next family to enjoy. I wholeheartedly recommend Mike Land and the J&M team for your next project.Read More