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Customer Review

To whom it may concern,

I have known Ghislain Morin for more than 10 years. I met Ghislain as part of the builder/dealer network with Confederation Log and Timber Frame. We worked on numerous projects together and the end result was always a happy client and a top quality build. Ghislain is upfront, honest, and quality minded. His clients have left him keys to their house years after it’s built.

I can tell you from personal experience that once you get to know Ghislain, you quickly call him a friend.

Rich Kinsman Vice President, Sales

Customer Review

I highly recommend Ghislain Morin Construction for any project!

Ghislain provides service and communication on a daily basis which is very reassuring and he quickly earns your trust because of his honesty and integrity.

He finds ways to be very reasonable and really listens to every detailed request. He aims to please and gives excellent customer service!

He is always on time and works every day until completion. He is open to trying new things and is very flexible.

Ghislain pointed out and corrected poor workmanship of other contractors which was helpful.

I am 200% satisfied and would be happy to provide more information! It is a pleasure to work with Ghislain whom I consider to be my friend and will definitely call upon him again!

Jane Toller Pitfield Fort-Coulonge Quebec

Customer Review

Hi Ghislain, James and I wanted to thank you and Jean for all your hard work. You both did a tremendous job to finish the basement and to help us finish our home. We can’t thank you enough for taking the time away from your family to come to Toronto. We hope that has not caused to much strain on your family. We would be happy to have you come back anytime. Hope you have a wonderful weekend with your family. Hope you get a well deserved rest.

Many thanks,

Melissa, James, Andrew and Emily

Customer Review

My wife and I recently contracted Ghislain Morin of Morin Construction to build a 4-season cottage in Mansfield, QC. For people who have only renovated before, this was a daunting project – however Ghislain guided us through the process seamlessly. Right from the start he offered advice when it was needed (which was often), kept us informed on a daily basis by phone & email, and worked tirelessly to keep us on-budget. His work ethic is remarkable, as is his honesty and customer appreciation. We would recommend Ghislain to anyone who is contemplating a home or cottage construction project; you’ll not be disappointed.

Chuck and Aileen Derby - Hawkesbury, Ont.

Customer Review

Let me start by saying that I am not someone who gives out my trust easily.  Ghislain was very patient with my constant questions and oversight.  What I found eventually was that Ghislain was even more diligent than I am.  At every opportunity he worked with us to find cost savings that did not compromise the high qualify Timberframe home we wanted.  He also managed the contractors to make sure they showed up on time and did the job properly, he will not accept any corners being cut.  I would highly recommend Ghislain as a project manager or general contractor to anyone looking to build a home.  He has years of experience, contacts and takes pride in being the best in his business.

Mathieu Nesbitt – Mortgage Specialist – Greater Ottawa/Gatineau Area

Customer Review

My wife and I worked with Ghislain Morin in the construction of our Confederation EEE Log cottage. His experience constructing log homes and his reputation as an honest, hard working contractor were the primary reasons. We appreciated his candid approach and attention to detail. He was always available to provide guidance and advice to ensure the work was completed to his demanding expectations.

Whether it is new construction or renovations, there are always challenges that need to be overcome. The construction of our foundation was one of these situations. With Ghislain’s depth of experience a solution was realized without compromise.

Looking for a builder who is going to be there from the beginning to the end, provide outstanding service and construction quality? Look no further than Ghislain Morin.

Ray and Jennifer Anderson

Customer Review

To whom it may concern,

By way of this letter I would like to endorse the services of Mr. Ghislain Morin. He is an excellent general contractor who brings with him a variety of skills including: project management to ensure project schedules and budgets are respected, strong communications skills to successfully liaise between owners, municipal authorities and various trades as well as a high level of knowledge and skills related to construction and final finishings.

Overview of our project

Mr. Morin was hired in 2010 to act as our general contractor and subsequently oversaw the development and construction of our country residence located in the province of Quebec. The project called for someone to manage the construction of a four season log home. It was to be constructed on a slope of bedrock on a pie-shaped lot along the Gatineau River which needed to adhere to very strict environmental bylaws of Chelsea, Quebec.

From the on-set of our project Mr. Morin played an instrumental role in mapping out the requirements of our project and provided us with reasonable timelines based on the season and our budget. From the start he effectively liaised with the local authorities to secure approvals for various permits such as a new septic system. He was always present for each inspection to ensure the project met the building codes or resolved any issues in a timely manner so that the project could progress as scheduled.

In addition, Mr. Morin was entrusted to hire and manage a variety of trades required to complete this complex project.  During this timeframe he demonstrated strong project management skills which ensured the correct trades were hired for each phase of the project. Trades included excavators, roofers, plumbers, heating and cooling trades, electricians, landscapers, etc.

While no project is ever smooth sailing our experience with Mr. Morin made it feel as though it were. His calm and respectful demeanor meant that we were kept up-to-date about each milestone of our project. At the same time we were engage for our feedback regarding important decisions that needed our input. Both Mr. Morin’s advice and expertise helped to guide us seamlessly through our project from start to finish.

We are very pleased to say we are now the proud owners of an outstanding property thanks to Mr. Morin and his team. Our family will continue to maintain both a friendship as well as working relationship with Mr. Morin in future.

Sincerely,

Dr. Robert and Mrs. Dagmar Forget

Customer Review

We have worked with Ghislain for nearly two years in the construction of our lakehouse. Ghislain is a man of integrity and hard work – and has been instrumental in bringing the pieces together as a contractor and in helping us to make a dream home come to life. He is practical, available, accommodating and honest – traits that are not to be taken for granted when endeavouring upon the building of a personal project such as a new home or country retreat. His personal work is of excellent quality – a very skilled tradesman and willing to take the extra step to make sure his work is above and beyond ‘codes’ or expectations.

Furthermore, building a home will inevitably run into many challenging experiences and Ghislain has always done his best to ‘grease the wheel’ and have it run as smoothly as possible. If you are looking for a builder who will promise hands on personal care of your build, and arrive at a construction of excellent quality – you will certainly find it with Ghislain Morin.

JR Ottawa

Customer Review | June 16 2005

LETTER OF APPRECIATION – HOUSE RENOVATION

This letter is intended to express my appreciation for the dedicated efforts, the hard work and the outstanding quality of service provided by yourself and your staff in the renovation of my house, from October 2004 to June 2005. It is with my extensive experience on team building efforts, project management and leadership, acquired through 27 years as an officer in the Canadian Air Force, that I have evaluated the job performance of my contractor. My spouse and I have had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Ghislain Morin for two years now. It has been on a professional level that our friendship has flourished in the past nine months, while the renovation took place. Because it involved major renovation and the fact that a multitude of unexpected issues were addressed professionally and all problems were solved to my complete satisfaction, I had plenty of opportunities to assess the work done. It is with the highest recommendation that I write this letter with a character reference of Ghislain Morin.

Initially, the recommendation to contract the services of Les Construction Ghislain Morin came from someone known to possess very high personal standards. With a construction project in mind, this person had already completed an intensive research of all the potential contractors in the geographical area along with their credentials. Before making a final decision, my spouse and I decided to meet with Ghislain Morin, on July 2003, to discuss the quality of his past achievements and his qualifications. Later, we discussed the exact specifications of the job and plenty of details were provided before the deal was made. He clearly demonstrated that he is an excellent advisor. Firstly, with a thorough analysis of the project and potential challenges, he adroitly assessed the corrective solutions, which is reflective of extremely good judgement. Secondly, through a comprehensive estimate of required material and labor, he ensured the required resources were available to properly complete the renovation project, on schedule and within budget.

In spite of proper planning from my part and because of the nature of this work, as the renovation progressed, unexpected issues and problems made the estimated cost to escalate. However, he quickly made us comfortable with the situation by explaining we did not have to do everything at once and suggested a detailed prioritized plan would help us schedule the work in small, affordable phases.

On a professional level, I have been able to see the true character of Ghislain, whom I feel is a man of integrity and honesty. He is a highly respected member of his community; know for his loyalty and dependability, both as a citizen and as a contractor. He has a strong sense of teamwork and possesses a special sensitivity when dealing with others. He is a personable, enthusiastic and dedicated individual.

Realizing that good work requires ongoing discussion, he always informed me of important issues and at all times facilitated the negotiation of solutions. I have personally witnessed many situations that have proven he is a hard-working and very dependable person. For instance, as extra funds became available to allow to start of another phase from the prioritized plan; he dedicated many hours of conscientious work to assure a superb job and to keep the overall renovation project on schedule. Other instances that come to mind; he promoted economy and efficiency; and he showed very good allocation of resources. He works very well with his employees, fostering a high spirit of teamwork resulting in every member of his team taking great pride in completing their tasks to the best of their capability.

At work, I had the opportunity to see that he handled the many different situations with enthusiasm and motivation, and when combined with his natural abilities it always results in complete success for both his client and employees. He has always listened carefully to my requirements, providing excellent leadership with clear explanations especially on safety issues. Very quick to recognize important situations, Ghislain immediately initiated corrective action before a minor problem became a major issue. He demonstrated repeatedly a strict adherence to security codes and building regulations. Because of his continuous vigilance and attention to details, he discovered a serious electrical problem made by a previous contractor, he immediately brought it to my attention and he quickly made arrangements to fix it, preventing my home insurance to be voided by such critical breach of the electrical code. His support to the renovation, resulting from exceptional work demands to resolve unforeseen critical problems from the original construction of the house, is the finest example of dedication and acceptance of responsibility I have observed. His reactions were exemplary as he worked countless extra hours to meet my expectations and to ensure no detail was overlooked.

During my military career, I have lived in many provinces and worked with many people, allowing me to see many home renovations turn bad. Many contractors are skilled and reputable, but rare are those with a personal code of ethics that include loyalty, integrity and honesty. In my opinion, Ghislain Morin possess such a code of ethics and has all of the personal attributes, work ethics, people skills, professional credentials and experience that makes him an excellent contractor to completely satisfy your construction of renovation requirements, on schedule and within budget. I personally can not think of a better individual than Ghislain Morin and without hesitation, I would highly recommend him to a member of my family or a friend.

His most impressive craftsmanship work has become a precious investment in my house, increasing significantly its value and comfort. The renovation project has been, from the beginning to the end, a very successful experience for my family and we all will continue to cherish the good memories as we find great comfort in this beautiful house of ours. Although I have already thanked personally Mr. Ghislain Morin, this letter serves as a formal acknowledgement of my sincere appreciation for a simply outstanding job.

Yours truly,


*Testimonial Translated in French*

LETTRE D’APPRECIATION – RENOVATION DE MAISON

Cette lettre a pour but d’exprimer mon appréciation pour les efforts dédiés, le travail acharné et une qualité de service remarquable que vous et votre personnel avez fourni lors des rénovations de ma maison, qui ont eu lieu d’octobre 2004 à juin 2005. C’est avec mon expérience considérable sur la promotion du travail en équipe, la gestion de projet et le commandement du personnel, que j’ai acquis au travers d’une carrière de 27 ans comme officier des forces armées canadiennes, que j’ai évalué le rendement de travail de mon entrepreneur. Mon épouse et moi avons le plaisir de connaître M. Ghislain Morin depuis déjà deux ans. C’est sur un niveau professionnel que notre amitié à prospérer dans les neufs derniers mois, pendant que la rénovation de ma maison a eu lieu. Parce que le travail a impliqué des rénovations majeures et le fait qu’une multitude de sujets inattendus aient été adressée professionnellement ainsi que tout les problèmes ont été résolus à ma satisfaction complète, j’ai eu beaucoup d’occasions pour évaluer le travail accompli. C’est avec la plus haute recommandation que j’écris cette lettre avec une référence sur le caractère de Ghislain Morin.

Initialement, la recommandation d’engager les services de Les Constructions Ghislain Morin m’a été faite par une personne qui est connue pour avoir des standards personnel très élevés. Avec l’idée d’un projet de construction en tête, cette personne avait déjà complété une recherche intensive de tous les entrepreneurs de la région ainsi que de leurs qualifications. Avant de prendre une décision finale, mon épouse et moi avons décidé de rencontrer Ghislain Morin, en juillet 2003, afin de discuter de la qualité de ses accomplissements antérieurs et de ses qualifications. Lors d’une autre rencontre, nous avons discuté des spécifications exactes du travail à faire et beaucoup de détails furent clarifiés avant de conclure un accord. Ghislain Morin a clairement démontré qu’il est un excellent conseiller. Premièrement, après une analyse complète du projet et des défis possibles, il a estimé avec grande habilité les solutions possibles ce qui démontre un jugement extrêmement bon. Deuxièmement, grâce à un estimé compréhensif des matériaux et de la main d’œuvre nécessaire, il a assuré à ce que les ressources requises soient disponibles pour compléter convenablement le projet de rénovation, à jour sur l’horaire du programme tout en respectant le budget. Malgré une planification appropriée de ma part et à cause de la nature de ce type de travail, à mesure que la rénovation progressait, des situations et des problèmes imprévus ont inévitablement fais grimper les coûts de rénovation. Cependant, il m’a immédiatement mit à l’aise avec la situation en m’expliquant que je n’avais pas à faire tout le travail en même temps. Il me suggérât qu’un plan détaillé de mes priorités allait m’aider à programmer le travail en petite phase abordable.

Au niveau professionnel, j’ai eu l’occasion de voir le vrai caractère de Ghislain qui je crois est un homme d’intégrité et d’honnêteté. Il est hautement respecté dans sa communauté, connue pour sa crédibilité et sa loyauté, à la fois comme citoyen et comme entrepreneur. Il possède un grand sens du travail d’équipe et une sensibilité spéciale lorsqu’il fait affaire avec les autres. Il est un individu avec une personnalité débordante d’enthousiasme qui reste dédié à la tâche. Réalisant que le bon travail nécessite une communication continuellement, il m’a toujours tenu bien informé des situations importantes et en tout temps il a facilité la négociation des solutions. J’ai personnellement reconnu plusieurs situations qui prouvent qu’il est une personne crédibles et un grand travailleur. Par exemple, à mesure que des fonds additionnels devenaient disponibles permettant ainsi le commencement d’une autre phase de la rénovation, il consacra consciencieusement plusieurs heures de travail afin d’assurer un travail superbe et pour garder le projet de rénovation à jour sur l’horaire du programme. Un autre exemple qui me vient à l’idée c’est qu’il a encouragé le sens de l’économie et de l’efficacité, et qu’il a démontré une très bonne allocation des ressources. J’ai apprécié qu’il ait toujours été consciencieux pour ne pas gaspiller les matériaux de rénovation. Avec le temps, il a gagné ma confiance totale pour répondre à une variété de problèmes avec une supervision minimale. Il travaille très bien avec ses employés, inspirant un haut esprit d’équipe et produisant dans chacun des membres de son équipe une grande fierté d’accomplir leurs tâches au meilleur de leur capacité.

Au travail, j’ai eu l’occasion de voir qu’il prend toute les différentes situation avec enthousiasme et motivation, et lorsque combiné avec ses talents naturel tout ce qu’il entreprend fini toujours avec un succès complet pour son client et ses employés. Il a toujours écouté activement et soigneusement mes besoins, démontrant un commandement excellent avec des explications claire et précise spécialement sur les situations concernant la sécurité. Très rapide à reconnaître les situations importantes, Ghislain va immédiatement initier les actions correctives avant qu’un problème mineur devienne une situation importante. Il a démontré à plusieurs reprises une adhérence stricte aux codes de sécurité et régulations de construction. En raison de sa vigilance continu et de son attention aux détails, il a découvert un problème électrique sérieux fait par un entrepreneur précédant. Il a immédiatement apporté à mon attention ce problème qu’il a rapidement fait réparé, empêchant ainsi l’assurance de ma maison d’être annulé par cette infraction sérieuse du code électrique. Son support à la rénovation, causé par des demandes de travail exceptionnel afin de résoudre des problèmes critiques imprévus dans la construction originale de ma maison, est l’exemple le plus évident de sa dédicace et de son acceptation supplémentaire incalculable pour rencontrer mes expectations et pour s’assurer qu’aucun détail n’avait été oublié.

Pendant ma carrière militaire, j’ai demeuré dans plusieurs provinces et travaillé avec beaucoup de gens ce qui m’a permis de voir de nombreux projets de rénovation finir très mal. Beaucoup d’entrepreneurs sont qualifiés et honorables mais rares sont ceux qui possèdent également un code d’éthique personnel qui inclut la loyauté, l’intégrité et l’honnêteté. A mon opinion, Ghislain Morin possède un tel code d’éthique et il a tout les attributs personnels, une éthique de travail, une habilité avec les gens, les qualifications professionnel et l’expérience qui fait de lui un excellent entrepreneur pour satisfaire complètement quels que soient les besoins de construction ou de rénovation, tout en respectant l’horaire de projet et le budget alloué. Personnellement, je ne peux penser à un meilleur individu que Ghislain Morin et sans hésitation, je le recommanderais fortement à un membre de ma famille ou un ami.

Son travail d’artisan des plus impressionnant est devenu un investissement dans ma maison et a augmenté considérablement sa valeur ainsi que son confort. Le projet de rénovation a été, du début à la fin, une expérience couronné de succès pour toute ma famille et nous continuerons à chérir les bons souvenirs merveilleux chaque fois que nous trouverons un grand réconfort dans cette merveilleuse maison qu’est la nôtre. Bien que j’aie déjà remercié personnellement M. Ghislain Morin, cette lettre sert à la reconnaissance formelle de mon appréciation sincère pour un travail simplement exceptionnel.

Sincèrement vôtre,

M. Miguel E.Gonzalez | Forces Canadiennes – Commandement aérien Le commandant

Customer Review

Monsieur MORIN,
Sur la base de renseignements collectés auprès de clients antérieurs, nous vous avons sélectionné parmi nombre de vos collègues entrepreneurs. C’est ainsi que nous vous avons confié la construction de nos deux chalets en bordure du lac Lawless. L’élément déclenchant fut la visite effectuée à votre superbe résidence du lac Roberge.

Les travaux étant pratiquement terminés, le moment est venu de tirer un bilan du déroulement de ceux-ci. Nous ne nous attarderons pas ici sur un départ rendu compliqué – de notre seul fait – par des exigences spécifiques. Nous autres français de France avons parfois des conceptions pouvant apparaître saugrenues à un québécois.

En tout état de cause nous tenons à poser par écrit ce que nous avons indiqué verbalement au fur et à mesure de l’avancement du chantier, à savoir notre satisfaction d’avoir fait appel à vous.

Cette satisfaction ne saurait se limiter à vos seules et remarquables compétences techniques, collant parfaitement à la réputation solidement établie des originaires de la Beauce dont vous êtes natif. En effet, qu’il s’agisse de la ponctualité, du respect des délais de réalisation, de la qualité de construction, nous n’avons aucune remarque négative à apporter. Non seulement vous avez mis un point d’honneur à tenir vos engagements et respecter notre contrat mais vous avez démontré d’une remarquable faculté d’adaptation face aux imprévus rencontrés (Et il y en a eu !). Mieux, votre disponibilité permanente, votre attachement constant à réaliser de la belle ouvrage (Pour reprendre les termes de mon Limousin natal), les arrangements que vous avez eu la gentillesse de nous accorder témoignent de l’amour que vous portez à votre métier et en grandissent votre conception.

Le résultat est là, probant, indiscutable : On fait désormais le tour du lac Lawless pour admirer nos chalets. Les gens s’arrêtent, demandent des informations que nous sommes très fiers de leur communiquer.

Mais l’élément le plus important est sans doute ailleurs et tient à votre personnalité, votre individualité. Tout au long de ce chantier se sont développés des rapports humains. Peu à peu, l’entrepreneur a changé de statut et est devenu un ami sur lequel nous savons pouvoir compter.

Il ne s’agit pas là d’un détail. Bien au contraire, les français que nous sommes sont particulièrement fiers d’avoir trouvé sur le chemin de leur aventure québécoise MORIN Ghislain.

Voici Ghislain, rapidement couché sur papier, ce que nous avions à te dire.

Merci encore et bravo pour le travail accompli !

Maria & Joël.

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