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M.E. Contracting
Review quality
No reviews in 12 months
Awards & recognition
3 independent awards
Trust Score
47out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 499 reviews across 2 review sources
Newest review October 2024
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume499
Independent sources2 independent public sources
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say25.7 of 64.9
Independent checks17.6 of 20.3
Track record3.7 of 14.9
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- Ways to reach them16.2 of 16.2
- Photos of their work0 of 2.7
- Industry recognition1.4 of 1.4
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Review quality check
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2 sources minimum10+ reviews per source0.8+ rating gap flagged2 sources checkedAssessed Aug 7, 2026
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From customer reviews
What customers consistently say
What this contractor's customers report about their jobs, in their own words.
Respectful and tidy in your home: “The quality is great and his entire team was professional and a pleasure to have around.” · HomeStars, Oct 1, 2024
Independent recognition
Awarded by 2 independent award bodies
HomeStars is one of Canada's largest home-services review sites; its Best of award goes each year to the pros with the highest verified customer ratings.
View award source (opens in new tab)HomeStars is one of Canada's largest home-services review sites; its Best of award goes each year to the pros with the highest verified customer ratings.
View award source (opens in new tab)These are independent third-party awards: recognition earned from review communities and trade bodies, never paid placement.
Source-listed gallery
1 photoPhotos listed on Houzz
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
These reviews are published independently on the named public sources below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We bring them together and link each one back to where it appeared, so you can open the source and read it yourself.
5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- HomeStars388 reviews · 5.0 avg
- Houzz111 reviews · 5.0 avg
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for M.E. Contracting, including the highlights above. The 499 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
We were very happy with the work performed by ME Contracting. We did a raised and covered deck along with new patio stone and a new garden. Darryl and his team were very courteous and respectful throughout the project. The work done was excellent. My wife really appreciated the attention to detail and neatness of the crews. I would not hesitate to recommend ME to anyone.
M.E Contracting transformed my backyard into an oasis and installed fiberglass pool, brand new deck, frameless pergola with T.V attached ,landscaping , lighting etc. Eitan, Daryl, Mike, Brenda and the whole crew are amazing people and M.E Contracting is a 10 star company all around, Fast , efficient and well priced.
We engage M.E. Contracting following a recommendation from a former colleague and a few meetings on-site and at their offices. The renovation was a significant undertaking for us, as it is the biggest project we have undertaken to date. In short, we would happily recommend M.E. Contracting to anyone looking to transform their outdoor space. All of our interactions with M.E. Contracting were positive and we were particularly impressed by Daryl who managed the project from beginning to end. The work was completed quickly and efficiently and we are very happy with the results.
We hired ME to completely redo our backyard. Daryl and his team were fantastic. They were on the ball with timely quotes, got the work started on time and stuck to their schedule. The quality is great and his entire team was professional and a pleasure to have around. I would definitely recommend them.
We are very pleased with our deck. The builders, project management, design and quotation processes was very professional and accommodating. We received quotes from many other competitors but felt most comfortable with ME and their price was fair. We had particular design requirements that other companies werent capable of. ME delivered. I would highly recommend ME contracting for any deck needs. And I look forward to using them in the future.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for hvac contractors in North York
Across 61 hvac contractors in North York, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
2 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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Review sources
Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
M.E. Contracting is one of Toronto's premier outdoor solutions companies. M.E. was Founded by owners Keren and Eitan Abu, with a desire to change the face of Toronto through the revitalization of outdoor living space. The “M” and “E” stand for Keren and Eitan's daughters, Mika and Emma. From the start these two girls have inspired the vision of innovation and creativity that M.E. embodies today. Specializing in custom landscape design, M.E. Contracting has spent over a decade executing this vision of innovation and construction. From decking to interlocking tile and pool building, M.E. Contracting differs from other Toronto landscapers through our commitment to excellence and attention to even the smallest of details. Want to see for yourself? Our 7,000 square foot landscaping showroom is the only showroom in Ontario dedicated to landscaping and outdoor transformations. Our exquisite showroom encapsulates features of all the custom design elements that every home owner dreams of having in their outdoor home space. In addition to the amazing materials we have on display, our showroom includes an in-ground swimming pool with waterfalls, outdoor kitchens and outdoor furniture for prospective clients to experience. Our vast experience in all aspects of landscaping design and construction has provided us with the ability to take on an array of projects, both varying in shape and size. Now matter what our goal to produce astounding and exceptional work remains unchanging. We aim to go above and beyond in our passion for what we do, and as a result we aim to surpass our client’s expectations with each and every element of landscaping design.
Services they list
Arbor Design and ConstructionBarn Design & ConstructionCustom Fire PitsDeck BuildingGazebo Design & ConstructionHardscapingLandscape ConstructionOutdoor Fireplace ConstructionOutdoor Kitchen ConstructionOutdoor Lighting InstallationPatio ConstructionPaver Installation
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What this business says about itself
From their own website
What this business says about itself
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- Guarantee: Customer-satisfaction-Guaranteed
- Established: 2007 (19 years in business)
- Areas served: GTA
- Brands they work with: Azek, IPE, Fiberon, TimberTech, TREX, Cedar
- Good to know: Free quotes · Design service
These are statements the business makes on its own website, worth confirming in writing (and on the official registers) before you hire, not independently verified by us.
Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingThey state they've been established since 2007, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2014. Worth asking them about the gap.
They say, established2007Website online since2012Award-winning since2014
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
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Common questions about M.E. Contracting
Is M.E. Contracting a legitimate business?
M.E. Contracting has 499 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5, gathered and cross-checked across 2 review sources. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about M.E. Contracting?
M.E. Contracting has 499 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5, gathered across 2 review sources. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know M.E. Contracting's reviews are genuine?
M.E. Contracting's 499 public reviews are gathered and cross-checked across 2 review sources. Reviews spread across several review sources are harder to fake than a single polished page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Has M.E. Contracting won any awards?
M.E. Contracting holds 3 independent awards, including 12× Best of Houzz winner (2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014); Best of HomeStars winner (2026); HomeStars Best of the Best winner (2025). These are third-party awards from 2 separate bodies: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
Does M.E. Contracting guarantee their work?
They state on their own website that customer-satisfaction-Guaranteed. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Get the terms in writing before you agree to the job.
What does M.E. Contracting specialise in?
M.E. Contracting lists specialist services including Arbor Design and Construction, Barn Design & Construction, Custom Fire Pits, Deck Building, Gazebo Design & Construction, Hardscaping. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
What areas does M.E. Contracting cover?
They state on their own website that they cover GTA. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Confirm they cover your postcode before booking.
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