Carter Fox Design Build

James planned and led a gut main floor reno of our 100 year old Toronto semi in summer/fall 2022. Renos are always stressful but so much less so when you’re working with someone you trust. Good, practical, honest advice throughout. A few of the tradespeople he regularly works really went above and beyond for us too - pitching in to troubleshoot issues beyond their own role. We also really appreciated the push to make sure we got back in before Christmas.

James and his amazing team renovated our home in the fall of 2020. A complete kitchen renovation, an addition of an office/bedroom above the kitchen and new flooring through out the main floor. We are thrilled with the results! James was efficient, professional, honest and a nice guy to work with. We could not be happier with the finished project and highly recommend him and his team!

Carter-Fox completed two whole home renovations. The most recent was an income property that was transformed from an old derelict semi to a beautiful updated home with all the modern amenities. James and the crew made the process smooth. I would definitely hire Carter-Fox again and I have already referred them many times!

Working with Carter Fox has been a great experience. You’ll never find another contractor who is more genuine and honest than James. Right from the beginning, we felt that he cared about our project, our home, and even our family. He was the only person who provided us a quote that was within reach of what we could afford, and it even made room for us to redo our kitchen. Throughout the course of the project, things that we realized we wanted— from removing old flooring on the second floor, to partially vaulting the third floor ceiling, to building a steam shower— he figured out a way to make them happen for us. As clients, we were able to be a big part of the project, which was important for us. We worked closely with James and his tradespeople to ensure that things progressed on schedule as much as possible and that the personalized touches we wanted were included. He has great relationships with all of the trades people who work with him and they all do excellent work. As with all renos, issues popped up from time to time, but we were always able to work through them and find solutions that worked for everyone Overall we would highly recommend Carter-Fox to anyone who is looking for a contractor for a major (or minor) reno. It has been such a pleasure to work with them and now we have the house of our dreams!

James, Andy and Mike of Carter Fox were great! From the outset when I called James he was prompt in returning my call and scheduled an appointment a few days later to review the scope of work. Carter Fox demolished our kitchen, including re-insulating, air barrier and drywall replacement of an exterior facing wall. They tore down cabinets and prepped both electrical and water revisions. Following install of cabinets by the cabinet maker, the guys from Carter Fox were quick to return to finish painting, molding install, attended the kitchen stone install and ensured we were happy at project end. James was good to his word on his initial quote and never mentioned cost again. We couldn't be happier with the way our kitchen turned out. Please see Annex transitional kitchen photos on the Carter Fox home page in Houzz. Many Thanks, Paul

6 years ago, we bought a house that needed a full reno. It was a massive project remodelling the whole house, with a side addition and a 3rd storey. When we found Carter Fox, we immediately had a good feeling about James. He is polite, respectful, friendly, helpful, and an overall good guy. He worked with our vision instead of trying to push his own ideas. He helped us find the right architect to turn our vision into actual plans and worked with us to get us exactly what we wanted. It was a long process getting the plans just right as there were complications along the way, but James was with us the whole way (6 years and he never gave up on us or got tired of us!) and was ready to get started as soon as the permits were ready. When the time came, Julie even helped us clear out our house so that we could start work on time. Once demo started, the project progressed at a good steady pace as James made sure all the trades at every stage were lined up and ready to go. All his trades love working with him and work hard for him. James was also able to make many good suggestions and offer great ideas along the way, both to solve problems we encountered and to improve on the existing plans. It was great being able to bounce ideas and get his expert opinion and advice. James got our dream home ready as promised, on budget, and on time before virtual school started for our kids in September! Thanks James & Julie!

We did a full house, top to bottom renovation with Carter Fox and couldn't be happier. In 2019, we bought our first home; a 100+ year old semi that was in need of some modernization. However, the idea of what you might find behind the walls of a house that old was a little terrifying, so we did a fair bit of research trying to find reputable contractors that were skilled in that area. After interviewing 10 GCs and renovation companies, we settled on James from Carter Fox. His obvious knowledge and to-the-point communication gave us confidence and put us at ease. Right from the beginning, it was obvious that James had a clear plan to make our dreams a reality, and was able to give accurate assessments of timelines and costs. The subcontractors and trades people James employed were wonderful and skilled, and the suppliers he recommended were fantastic. With my husband and I being newbies to both home ownership and renovation, James did a fair bit of handholding. He walked us though the process step by step, assessed our needs and wants, and kept us updated on progress throughout the renovation. He was always available to answer questions and address concerns. While there were a few bumps along the way (pretty sure this is inevitable... really, does any big project go exactly as planned?), James was always on top of them and found a solution. I would recommend James to friends and family without reservation.

The charm of an old house where straight lines and angles are out of shape become a challenge when you want the bathroom tiled floor to ceiling with black and white details It takes real professional to finalize that kind of project and Carter Fox did, the result is wahhhh Thank you

After interviewing several contractors for our main floor reno, we were happy to find James at Carter-Fox. Our goal was to have a new kitchen that fit seamlessly into our home. James’ experience working in older homes was invaluable as we planned out how our wish-list could be realized given the constraints of our home, our budget and our overall vision. This was a big project for us, and James provided excellent advice, brought in reliable tradespeople, and guided the project to completion. He was clear up front about costs, and handled the inevitable surprises of any project with professionalism. We are delighted with the outcome.

We had a wonderful experience with Carter For. They were professional, very clear in describing what and how they were going to do their work and then executed it with care and excellence. We were impressed with the care and the extra touches they put in, it was as if they were working on their own house. They provided creative ideas and worked closely with our designer. They delivered the house of our dreams! And, they delivered it on budget.

After 10 years living with doors that didn’t shut, squeaky floors and a smallish kitchen, we finally moved to turn our 110-year-old detached Leslieville home into the space we always desired. After some research and speaking with a bunch of positive references, we hired Carter Fox Renovations to take on the whole home project. The scope of the renovation included new subfloors, engineered hardwood floors, new trim, kitchen, staircase, doors, electrical and HVAC. From the get go, we knew we had made the right choice. The team at Carter Fox were super helpful with planning/sourcing materials, focused on our project and it's timelines, and quick to find solutions. Demo started when they said it would and the project just ran so smoothly from that point forward. James was there at every critical moment to keep up momentum, calling the right trades in at the right times. Hand-offs between his crew and the kitchen cabinet and flooring suppliers were seamless which spoke to the integrity of work being done. The Carter Fox crew clearly understand old Leslieville houses and what to expect when you start working on them - this knowledge was helpful on many occasions. They are also good people who are nice to be around and have in your home. I particularly enjoyed coming to the house at the end of my workday and being walked around proudly to review the progress being made. We are already planning our next project with Carter Fox and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a contractor.

Thank you James and Julie for making our first home our dream home! We bought a home that was fully occupied by tenants and needed to be completely transformed into our family home. I have strong creative opinions and can be particular about the way things look; James was always patient and offered great solutions to some of the challenges that were faced. This project felt like a collaboration of minds, and James was always readily available by phone to bounce ideas and discuss, that’s what I loved about working with him, his attentiveness and client relations is impeccable and hard to find in this business. His craftenmenship was top notch and the vendors he uses are professional and trustworthy. When something didn’t go according to plan, he was right there with solutions and went the extra mile to make us happy. We love all of our finishes, and everyone that comes into our house is amazed by the work. We would highly recommend Carter Fox! Thanks friends!