We were introduced to M Squared by our architect Wanda Ely, along with other contractors. We were not sure how to choose, this was our first such project, so we were naturally worried about making a mistake. M Squared came across in the comparison as a premium builder with an established business and sufficient relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and others to carry a large project like this big gut job. The initial meetings had the feel of forging a partnership to do something well and with pride.

They were very helpful with scope and budget which were not decided by then. Mike offered realistic estimates of costs and time and he offered advice that was spot on; even though it was not always what we wanted to hear. For instance Mike was confident he can be within 10% of the budget but also was confident that we will revise the budget higher by our own choosing. After a lengthy project M Squared were within 10% of budget as promised. When the construction started we discovered to our pleasant surprise that M Squared is an exceptionally well run company. Even our new neighbours were impressed with the clean site, the vigorous and consistent pace of the work, the considerate planning with the neighbours for parking, fences, etc. The site manager John is extremely good at managing the endless complexities that arise day to day and he's particularly effective with subcontractors. He was always there and managing every detail. I could go on about the details but one can imagine.

As the project evolved and actually grew, as Mike predicted at the start, we felt that our architect and contractor were very good at working together and communicating well among themselves and with us. In fact one of us stopped coming to the site meetings fairly early on because of the sense of confidence and trust we had in the team. Wanda Ely and M Squared work really well together. Both have very high standards. When we saw the finished product we were extremely pleased with the finishes, the millwork, the crisp clean build in every detail. Mike is particularly keen on a perfect outcome. As we moved in, we wanted to change a few of our choices like rounding the stairs or changing a green driveway to stone. To our surprise M Squared did not bill us because these were covered by their warranty. That exceeded our expectations, and with the rest of our experience with M Squared, left us convinced beyond doubt that we could not have made a better choice. We recommend M Squared without hesitation. Thanks M Squared for the beautiful workmanship.