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Start Renovation
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
60out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 50 reviews
Newest review January 2025
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume50
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say36.3 of 60.7
Independent checks19 of 28.6
Track record4.1 of 10.7
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- Licences and credentials0 of 7.1
- Ways to reach them4.8 of 4.8
- Photos of their work11.9 of 11.9
- Industry recognition2.4 of 4.8
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Completed work
12 photosPhotos listed as completed work
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Independent recognition
Awards & recognition
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From customer reviews
What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 5 customer reviews on HomeStars.
Respectful and tidy in your home: “They treat my house very meticulously and keep their work areas clean every day.” · HomeStars, Jun 25, 2024
“They showed up on time, kept things quite clean and stuck to schedule.” · HomeStars, Jan 16, 2025
“They gave me the bathroom of my dreams in 21 days.” · HomeStars, Jun 23, 2024
“We had a very positive experience and they did a fantastic job on our basement.” · HomeStars, Jan 16, 2025
“It revealed very fine and delicate workmanship.” · HomeStars, Jun 15, 2024
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Customers often mention
Where these reviews are published
- HomeStars50 reviews · 5.0 avg
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Start Renovation, including the highlights above. The 50 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
After two floods, we hired Start Renovation to renovate our basement. They came very highly recommended. We found Vugar and his team to be very professional. They showed up on time, kept things quite clean and stuck to schedule. They were very eager to please and had some great suggestions on materials. Also, if any issues, questions or concerns came up, they were very happy to fix and resolve the situation. We had a very positive experience and they did a fantastic job on our basement.
I talked to Start renovation to renew my bathroom, which was repaired 20 years ago. They offered me very good options. They also helped me choose tile and vanity models in an organized manner. They delivered the job in a period of 4 weeks. They treat my house very meticulously and keep their work areas clean every day. It is truly admirable that they took such a wonderful bath at the end. Thank you Start renovation and team.
I did a lot of research on bathroom renovations. I wanted to make my bathroom more comfortable. I saw Start Renovation on Home stars and looked at customer reviews. Actually, I was undecided because the number of repairmen is very large and it is difficult to find the right person. Vugar first came and listened to my requests and 2 days later he gave me a price quote and detailed explanation. and they started working after the contract. They gave me the bathroom of my dreams in 21 days. I am really happy. From now on, I will recommend you to myself and to those around me for repairs. Thanks Start Renovation.
I repaired the basement with Start Renovation last year and was very pleased. This year I talked to Vugar and told him I wanted to make a deck. He helped me with this. It revealed very fine and delicate workmanship. They even made the screws in the same alignment, excellent workmanship. Again I was satisfied. We would like to thank Start Renovation company.
Very happy to have chosen this company. Felt like they were very honest and open about whatever needed to be done. Hard working, reliable, and talented. I would choose them again for any other work I needed. Also very good as far as knowing what colors and materials work well together.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for architects in North York
Across 26 architects 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
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Review sources
Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
When several artisans with enthusiasm and zeal for quality art come together and create a company - it is called Start Renovation. Our company is carrying out open concept renovation, bathroom remodeling, legal basement projects, framing, drywall, painting, fireplaces and Fences, and other branches of contracting. Being engaged in full-scale repair and reconstruction, we are aimed at the complete satisfaction of the client or customer. We will be happy to listen to your requests and assist you. Free estimate. The aim is to receive a Thank You card! Start Renovation ---VUGAR
What this business says about itself
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What this business says about itself
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- Insurance: $5M
- Guarantee: 2-year warranty
- Experience they state: 10 Years
- Areas served: Ontario
- Good to know: Free quotes · Design service
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Your own checks
What to check before you hire
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Common questions about Start Renovation
Is Start Renovation a legitimate business?
Start Renovation has 50 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. 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 Start Renovation?
Start Renovation has 50 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Start Renovation's reviews are genuine?
Start Renovation's 50 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated 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 Start Renovation won any awards?
Start Renovation holds 1 independent award, including Best of HomeStars winner (2026). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
Is Start Renovation insured?
They state on their own website that $5m. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Ask to see a current certificate before work starts.
Does Start Renovation guarantee their work?
They state on their own website that 2-year warranty. 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 areas does Start Renovation cover?
They state on their own website that they cover Ontario. 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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