Four Elements Construction

Thanks to Four Elements Construction Inc., our renovation project turned out better than we ever dreamed. Joseph, Peter and their excellent trades people paid particular attention to detail, our needs, and they kept us informed every step of the way. They worked closely with us, had several options available, and kept us within our budget. We renovated the entire main floor as well as the second floor. The difference between the before and after is stunning. We have had many compliments and lots of praise from family and friends on the completion of the renovation. We are extremely happy with the work Four Elements did. We highly recommend them.

As we embarked on a whole home renovation, we thought we’d end up with a referral from a friend or family member. However, we ended up finding Four Elements Construction through Houzz.com. Based on the multiple outstanding reviews, we chose to include them on our shortlist of contractors to contact about renovating our home. Right from our initial meeting, I appreciated Peter’s kindness, professionalism, enthusiasm, and passion for home renovation and this project. We ultimately chose Four Elements because we felt Peter’s vision for the house most closely matched ours. What transpired over the next several months turned our simple plan (to renovate my parent’s 27 year-old house for our family) into our dream home. All of Four Elements' subcontractors were amazing to work with and I would hear repeatedly how well they thought of Peter. Because of 4E’s great reputation, they have developed excellent relationships with an exceptionally strong group of trades and the quality is reflected in our home. Peter himself has over 30 years of home building experience and is only satisfied if things are done right. I think he had the foam insulators back to the house three times because he noticed areas I would never have known about. Because of Peter’s integrity, diligence and eye for detail, we have full confidence in the quality of work done. This house is built better than the original! 4E is a design-build company, and only through experiencing the renovation process first hand with 4E was I able to understand and appreciate what that means. How many builders are flexible enough to incorporate a custom repurposed barn door and window? Moreover, Peter’s creative suggestions fuelled our project. In fact, one of them I initially shelved as “pie in the sky” has become one of the most anticipated features of our home. They truly are collaborative in their approach to home renovation and our home is uniquely “us” because of it. As with many projects with such a large scope, managing time and costs became a challenge, in no small part due to the City permitting process and weather. Peter and Joseph mitigated and managed both of these factors well. They were accountable, open and fair. We are grateful for their integrity, care and commitment to build us a beautiful and quality home. Honestly, there are so many more awesome details I could share about our experience with 4E and the people who helped build our home. I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Peter and Joseph through this process and am amazed at their level of professionalism, warmth and care combined uniquely to make them an outstanding company. I am thankful for the many Providential moments and decisions that occurred during our renovation, the most critical one being our choice of Four Elements to be our contractor. We highly recommend Four Elements to anyone who desires to craft a beautiful home for their family. Thank you Peter and Joseph, there are no words to fully express our appreciation and gratitude to you both! - Manilia & Steve

Peter Russel and team are amazing. Peter patiently work with me on design; ideas on how to cut costs but maintain quality and a few scope changes. The work was done on schedule with respect for the space with an end result that exceeded all expectations. Peter kept his word with regards to budget; work, quality and schedule. Amazing company to work with. While friends were engaged in renovation 'hell', our renovation proceeded without any issues. Additionally, there was a minor problem a year later and Peter stayed true, honoring his warranty commitment.

We count ourselves fortunate to have found Four Elements Construction, Inc and to have hired them as our renovation project company! We cannot express fully enough what an excellent job they did, attending to every detail in a timely manner, and with outstanding craftsmanship by each and every tradesman they employ! Ours was an extensive reno and build, and it turned out even more beautifully than we could’ve imagined. Under Peter’s and Joseph’s careful attention, and with their experienced and patient advice to us, our home turned out simply wonderful. During the renovation, our family experienced several unfortunate and sad events which necessitated a few delays in our anticipated finish date, for which Peter and Joseph were gracious and kind in changing their work calendar for us. We would definitely recommend Four Elements Construction, Inc to anyone wanting professional quality work, attention to every minute detail, consideration of individual tastes, decor and needs, and a genuine care for their customers! Paul and Gloria.

We entered into the renovation world with much trepidation, however, choosing For Elements Construction quickly eased our fears. With Peter as our contractor, the remodeling of our kitchen and bathrooms exceeded our expectations. Peter takes the time to get to know his clients and their needs, this showed throughout our renovations and is a quality that I wish all contractors possessed. We (and our home), were treated with the upmost respect, and this was shown consistently by all of the trade persons that were obviously hand picked by Four Elements. I would HIGHLY recommend this company, and would not hesitate in hiring them again.

Great company to deal with, Peter takes pride in the work that their crews do and always kept us informed of what was happening. When problems with the house cropped up he offered professional advice and gave us options on how to proceed. Pricing was competitive for the high quality of work and service provided. Highly recommend them, great leadership, friendly and skilled tradesmen and from top to bottom take pride in the work provided and work with your budget

My wife and I could not be happier with the service provided by Peter and the Four Elements team for our home renovation. I highly recommend Four Elements Construction and they will be my first choice for any future construction needs. We had been working on our renovation for over three years before calling Four Elements so the decision about who to pick to handle our second story addition was not taken lightly. After our first meeting with Peter we were immediately put at ease. He is a true professional with a great eye for detail. Throughout our project he recommended suggestions and changes that contributed to a product that exceeded our expectations. He consistently kept us up to date on progress and went above and beyond to keep the project timelines on track. The quality of the workmanship performed was excellent and the trades were always respectful and courteous while working on site. Thanks again to Peter and the Four Elements Team for our wonderful experience! -Ben and Teryn

Just imagine a sketch of an incredible room destined for sunlight and a sense of serenity. Then step back and watch as Four Elements Construction turns that drawing into a surreal piece of art. Tom and I witnessed firsthand, the expertise and professional knowledge that goes into a project engineered by Peter and Joseph. Their diligence shown from start to finish is absolutely "top of the line". Our "beach theme" sunroom is our place of solace. It's where we can relax everyday, throughout all seasons of the year. Thank you Four Elements Construction. Hiring you to create our dream room was the best decision we ever made. -Joanne and Tom

We hired Four Elements Construction to complete a major renovation on our home for us. We wanted changes to our kitchen, laundry area, main floor bathroom, some living room upgrades, new lighting, new paint throughout the house and some new windows and doors. Initially Peter met with us a few times and provided us with a quote and a timeline of what we could expect throughout the renovation. We asked for his references and he happily gave them for us to follow up with. We were given good reviews on his previous work which made us confident in his abilities. Due to Peter's overall organization, presentation and reputation, he was our top choice for our project. Through the design phase, Peter provided ideas, understood and expanded on our needs and provided suggestions on what he thought would work well in our house. Peter kept detailed notes on our requests and gave us a list of suppliers that we were to visit. Everyone on the list was FANTASTIC to work with. Each was their own professional in their respective field and a such a pleasure to deal with. Due to Peters' quest for high quality work, Four Elements Construction has established a contact list of suppliers that is second to none. He really did a good job putting this supplier list together and it made the shopping experience easy for us. During initial demolition, his crew was efficient, safety conscious and respectful of property. Peter was a regular visitor to the project and provided ongoing supervision and regular updates about the status of the renovation. The first month seemed to be a blur with so much activity going on, but Peter kept a steady stream of trades coming through the house to ensure time was used efficiently. He set up meetings and kept us advised on what was occurring. We were able to approach Peter with any concerns regarding trades and he rectified the issue immediately. He took a proactive approach to safety, dealing with any concerns quickly. He also advised us of structural issues and the necessary corrective action. About halfway through the renovation, a new partner joined Four Elements Construction: Joseph. We saw him at the jobsite a few times, but generally he held down the fort at the office and made sure that things were running smoothly behind the scenes. Joseph possesses many of the same traits that Peter has and is an asset for Four Elements Construction. Although no job is without challenges, I believe that Peter tried his hardest to cater to the customer to make the renovation a pleasant experience. After the renovation was completed, he had a couple of deficiencies come up. I am pleased to say that Peter, and the warranty that Four Elements provides, does follow up any issues are rectified and ensure that the work is completed to a satisfactory standard. Four Elements Construction did a very good renovation on our house and we are very happy with the results. We would use them again in the future for any renovation needs. Peter was very professional, knowledgeable, prided himself on the finish product and provided good communication regarding the project timeline.

We were very fortunate to have stumbled across Peter and Four Elements Construction on the Houzz app when looking for someone to complete a home renovation. Before we purchased the house, we had Peter come check the place out, give us many ideas on changes that could be made, and provide us with an extremely detailed quote for the full-home renovation. Right from that point we knew Peter was very organized and the one we would choose to complete this project for us. We purchased the acreage and, not long after, Peter and his crews started on the demo. In the mean time we were able to visit each of the vendors to select our cabinets, flooring, lighting and the rest of the finishings. Peter sent us to vendors who were wonderful to deal with and extremely helpful. Sometimes it was tough to know if what we selected would be close to the budget that was given to us in the quote, but with help from these individuals we were able to stay basically right on budget in our selections. The only areas we ended up spending more on were added in during the project and Peter created change requests for this. Being that we owned the home and were able to check out the work that was going on at any point, we were incredibly impressed at how clean the worksite was kept. From that alone you know how selective Peter is in the trades he chooses to work with and always has them keeping the site organized and tidy. Another reason we would recommend Four Elements is that we were updated constantly on where the project was at or what would be completed that day/week. This was helpful in seeing how things were lining up with the timeline and it was nice to know which trades would be in the home and when certain noticeable changes were being completed. Overall we are so happy and impressed with the end result of our beautiful home and the quality of the renovation. We have had so many compliments from people coming through and cannot thank Peter at Four Elements (and all of his trades) enough!

Based on a recommendation from a friend, we hired Peter and Four Elements to renovate our basement in a newly purchased 1990-build home. Despite limited access to the home prior to possession, Peter worked with us to design and budget our renovation. The renovation was to fully finish and redesign a partially finished basement. It was a challenging basement, with drop ceilings and low duct work. Based on Peter’s suggestion, we cut a large window into the south facing wall. With a large terraced window well, this provides extensive natural light and makes the basement rec room feel more like a walkout. By expanding archways and hallways, a more open design makes it feel less enclosed than a traditional basement. The bathroom was reorganized to make a modern and functional space. Moreover, given the short timelines for our estimate, we did not know the basement was roughed in for a bar until possession. Peter worked hard to find cost effective but stylish solutions to allow us to add a bar with a live edge cedar bar top at a price we could afford. As with any renovation to existing homes, there were surprises along the way, and Peter and Ed (site supervisor) worked with us to quickly resolve any issues. Peter was also accommodating when we added additional requests (e.g. minor foundation repair, backwater valve, additional water and gas lines). Even after completion, Peter has been responsive to any concerns and has arranged for support from his trades even for issues not directly to the basement. We are very happy with our renovation and would highly recommend Four Elements. Peter and his staff are responsive, professional, and committed to quality work and client satisfaction.

We hired Four Elements to renovate our main floor with emphasis on the kitchen and master bedroom ensuite. I have been involved in commercial and domestic renovations and there are always issues. However, Peter was always available to correct them in a timely manner. The key to Peter's success is he contracts excellent trades which results in a great finished product.