Spaces for Life

After checking multiple different contractors, Ryan was the one who gave us the best feeling that the basement suite would be done right. Ryan was talkative and give us a fairly good idea of what to expect with the entire process. He helped us out with design and gave us a cost estimate that we thought was fair.

Mode Built got all the necessary permits and when Shaun and his crew arrived they worked quickly and efficiently to tear the basement apart so that they could rebuild our envisioned basement suite. The guys worked hard, and were meticulous in their work. Pays to have some knowledge and hard work.

Mode went above and beyond on a couple things that we wanted for the upstairs which really helped us out.
Apart from being very courteous and hard working, I genuinely felt that they were in it to help our vision (or lack their of) come to life.

We had some small issues with timing the install of the windows (a combination of our fault and the window contractors fault) but beyond that I didn't have any problems at all.
Throughout the entire process, Shaun and Ryan were in constant communication with us so we knew what was going on every step of the way.

The basement suite turned out great and we already have plans to hire them for an upstairs bathroom and eventually a kitchen.

When I first started contacting contractors in late 2021 to look at completing our basement project (full development with bedroom, bathroom, bar area, tv/fireplace area and storage rooms), Mode Built was one of the companies that came to look at the scope and scale of my project (just under 1000 sq. feet of undeveloped basement). I had about a half dozen companies look at my project and prices ranged by as much as $50,000! Ryan was by far the most detailed and easy to discuss my project with and provided me with much more information than any of the other contractors I had look at my project. Needless to say, from our first meeting, Mode was who I wanted to do my project with.

Their approach to starting any work was much different than the other contractors and they put in a lot of work before any money is put down. Other contractors wanted upward of a 5% non refundable deposit on their best guess of how much the project would cost without providing anything. Mode provided drawings (thanks Jas) and a breakdown of costs so that I could go out and find the materials I wanted to see if my selections were within the budget they came up with. Mode was pretty much spot on with providing me a budget for what I wanted so I knew that if I wanted to change anything, it would would be on me.

I cannot say enough about the owners Ryan & Shaun and two of their employees, Mike and Kevin, who were fantastic to work with and would listen to me and what I wanted. They were very open on what would work and what might not work with my ideas. Their attention to detail was fantastic as they would point stuff out to me and fix it when I did not even notice it. Mode’s office staff (Elizabeth and Martina) would reply to my inquiries and keep me updated on what was happening with my project.

Although Mode does not have any internal interior design consultants, they were able to put me in touch with one they have worked with on other projects. It was amazing to work with Nan as she brought our ideas to fruition by helping us decide on colours, flooring and tile work.

All the subs Mode uses were amazing and once again took the time to work with me to make sure I got what I wanted with my finished product. I would not hesitate to use any of them on other projects I have if ever needed.

As much as the project took a little longer than planned, given the circumstances of supply chain issues during 2022, Mode would keep me updated and move work around to limit these delays as much as possible.

I am looking at what else I could have done in my house just to have these guys back! I would have no hesitation in hiring them or recommending them for any renovation work I may have in the future.

If you have work to do, give Mode a call. You will not be disappointed.

Our project included the completion/renovation of our basement to become a legal three bedroom basement suite. We utilized the Edmonton Secondary Suite Grant program. The grant program has very specific paperwork that is required for fund approval and Mode Built providing everything we required along the way. The work completed was five star all the way. The project took six weeks and was as painless as could be expected along the way. They were very accommodating to our special requests that were over and above what we expected. From start to finish there were never any surprises and the workmanship was outstanding. I would highly recommend Mode Built