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DKI - TIL-KA

Updated 2026-08-16 · 8,261 reviewed · 200 listed · Scored from 48 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(48) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Detached Garage ConstructionGarage Additions & ConversionsGarage Design & Permit DraftingCustom Finishes & Heated Garages
DKI - TIL-KA
Services
Detached Garage Construction, Garage Additions & Conversions, Garage Design & Permit Drafting
Reviews
48

What recent reviews say

Crews arrive punctually, finish on schedule and within budget, and keep job sites spotless. Project managers like Elson and Elden communicate through texts, emails, and daily updates; crews including Tony, Josh, Dan, Rob, Matt, and Aiden work efficiently and know their trades. Two reviewers flagged unresolved warranty issues and past installation oversights (soffit height blocking door function, buried window screws), yet the dominant pattern across 43 five-star reviews highlights consistent professionalism and careful attention to finishing work and customer satisfaction.

DKI-TIL-KA operates across doors, windows, siding, eavestroughs, and garage builds over 30 years. Elson managed a well-documented garage build praised for planning and crew coordination. Storm door, window replacement, and kitchen renovation projects earned repeated praise for fair pricing, rotten wood repairs at no charge, and disaster recovery work (flood damage removal, drying, rebuild coordination with insurance). Two one-star reviews raised concerns about builder qualifications and legal responses to defect claims.

Praised for
  • professional crews and skilled craftsmanship
  • on-time delivery and budget adherence
  • clear communication and project updates
  • clean worksites and attention to detail
Watch-outs
  • warranty disputes and refusal to honour coverage
  • poor planning on past soffit/fascia jobs affecting door functionality
  • unresponsive to defect corrections
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Best for: homeowners in Thunder Bay seeking reliable garage construction and window/door work with transparent communication and clean, timely execution.
Think twice if: warranty disputes and poor responsiveness to defects are documented concerns; review contracts and defect-correction terms carefully before signing.

Strengths

  • Elson and named project managers keep customers in the loop
  • crews maintain clean sites daily and finish on time and budget
  • fair pricing with extras (rotten wood repair, insurance coordination)
  • 30+ years in business with Tarion and IICRC credentials

Worth knowing

  • Project managers Elson and Elden coordinate jobs and respond to texts/emails quickly
  • crews named: Tony, Josh, Dan, Rob, Matt, Aiden, Tom, Adrian, Billy
  • fixed rotten sill on bay window at no extra charge
  • Easter emergency response for sump pump flood damage
  • disaster recovery specialty including water removal, drying, and rebuild coordination with insurance
  • Tarion Certified Builder and HAAG/IICRC certifications claimed
  • operating since 1995

What reviews say by service

Detached Garage Construction
Garage construction praised for planning, crew coordination by Elson, and quality build loved by client.
Garage Additions & Conversions
Window and door installations and eavestroughs done professionally, on time; one past soffit job blocked door function.
Garage Design & Permit Drafting
Limited evidence; Elson's planning stage mentioned positively for a garage project.
Custom Finishes & Heated Garages
No review text speaks directly to heating or custom finish options for garages.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.71 average across the 175 detached garage construction businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 73% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric
Star rating 80
Review volume 73
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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4
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3
0
2
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3

Common questions

Will the project manager stay in touch during the job?
Project managers Elson and Elden keep clients in the loop through texts, emails, and regular updates. One reviewer noted daily tidying and itemized issue updates on a one-month job.
What happens if I find a defect after the job?
One reviewer had rotten wood repaired at no charge after initial window work. However, two reviewers reported warranty disputes and poor responsiveness to defect claims, so clarify warranty terms in writing before work begins.
Do they handle emergency water damage?
Yes. They responded on Easter to a sump pump flood, brought a temporary pump, removed damaged materials same day, and set up drying fans and dehumidifiers. They also coordinated the rebuild with the client's insurance.

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Last updated 2026-08-16