CONGRATULATIONS, AL SCHICK CONSTRUCTION - CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF TRUSTWORTHY BUSINESS PRACTICES IN REGINA 

AL SCHICK CONSTRUCTION CELEBRATES 20 YEARS!  

A HISTORY OF EXCELLENCE AS STANDARD

Al Schick's expertise in construction has been passed down to his son, Les Schick, who has been involved in the business since his teenage years. This family connection ensures a strong commitment to quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.

One of the distinguishing features of Al & Les Schick is their personalized approach to each client. Unlike larger companies, they take the time to get to know their customers personally and prioritize their wants and needs. They aim to bring their client’s visions to life and provide personable, friendly, trustworthy, and professional service.

“ I would like to thank all of my current and past customers for their business and support, which enabled us to remain in business for 20 years and counting. I would also like to thank my team of past and current employees, including my son Les, for their hard work and attention to detail, because without good people, you can’t do good work. “ Al Schick

The company specializes in various residential and commercial projects in Regina, including interior and exterior renovations. They handle everything from office renovations to large full-scale renos and additions. Whether planning a project for your home or business, requiring insurance work, or needing professional project management services, Al Schick Construction is dedicated to delivering top-notch results.

Their clients say it best!

 “Al is first class all the way! We had a basement renovation completed by Al and an extremely complicated garage added to our home. I would give a 10 out of 10 rating on every aspect of his integrity and workmanship. I have sent many friends to Al and will continue to do so. If I ever need work done in the future, I will pick up the phone, call Al and never even question his bill. I truly do Trust him to do a great job” -Bob R.

A word from Trusted Sara about her personal experience with Al Schick Construction.

" I was told about Al Schick within weeks of arriving in Regina and looking for good, trustworthy contractors. He was quite hard to track down initially,  as he had no website or social media, I eventually got his card from another client in the home building industry and gave him a call. He was friendly on the phone and seemed intrigued about the concept. He agreed to meet me for coffee to learn more but did warn me that he doesn't advertise. Our meeting went really well, he struck me as a warm, humble and friendly man who clearly cares about his customers. He talked about how important it was to him that his customers were happy with the work that was done, and how he was lucky to be doing what he loved for a living. To this day I am grateful that the only place he ever advertised is Trusted Regina, and that he extended his trust to me, he is a perfect example of the kind of businesses I love working with and promoting. In 2022 I met Les Schick for the first time. We met lots and worked together on website content, so I got to know him well which has been great. Les is a chip off the old block and it is great to see a long-term succession plan in place. Regina is lucky to have such a wonderful family construction business as an option, and I can't recommend Al Schick Construction highly enough.    - Sara Wheelwright, Trusted Regina founder.  

With their years of experience, dedication to quality, and trusted reputation, Al Schick Construction is a Regina general contractor you can trust. Congratulations, Al & Les, once again, on reaching this significant milestone!

Thank you for TRUSTING us, Al and Les. You have provided ten years of AMAZING service to the people of Regina & area as a Trusted Regina Partner in Regina Contractors and Regina Renovations categories. We are proud to support Al Schick Construction, and we are thrilled to share that they have diligently upheld the 5 TRUSTED GUARANTEES of service and NEVER had a complaint. 

WINMAR Regina's experienced and certified staff provide full-service restoration for all types of loss.Canadians are no strangers to disasters. Both natural and accidental. Fire. Flood. Wind. When your life has been turned upside-down by a catastrophe, you can count on WINMAR®. We are the Property Restoration Specialists. WINMAR IS A TRUSTED REGINA DISASTER SERVICES & REGINA GENERAL CONTRACTOR

Here they share a great Testimonial from Vince Garland

"Around January my elderly mother fell at home,at this time I didn’t realize how bad her house had become with black mould ,I called Chris at the time he came out and saw how bad the situation was Winmar came in gutted the outside walls insulated with foam re dry walled house also at this time the shower downstairs spring a leak and again Winmar took care of all the problems we did major renovations in the house new flooring drywall kitchen cupboards led lighting and I can tell you they worked with the budget we had I can’t thank Chris Steve and mike for all the work they did 
My mom couldn’t be happier thanks so much Winmar Regina they are the only company I would ever call on an emergency first rate guys." Vince Garland

WINMAR® Regina's experienced and certified staff provide full-disaster service restoration for all types of loss:

• Flood/water damage, 
• Fire damage repair & restoration
• Asbestos Abatement
• Wind, Hail and Disaster
• General Disaster Services 
• Mould Removal

With their 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year service they always come through for you. See more services by clicking on the show more info button below. They also offer full general contracting services to Regina and surrounding area.

General Contractor Services include:

• Renovations
• New Constructions

WINMAR® knows what it takes to satisfy its customers.

'WINMAR® Coming Through For You!'

WINMAR IS A TRUSTED REGINA DISASTER SERVICES & REGINA GENERAL CONTRACTOR

As homeowners we all wonder what questions to ask a contractor to avoid a potentially horrible situation.  We have all heard  nightmare stories of home renovations gone wrong but how can anyone be sure this wont happen to them?   At Trusted Regina we believe we can help.  Trusted Regina was formed to help the public find local businesses you can TRUST.  In this article we share some of the ways we research businesses to ensure we have the best local contractors.  Giving you peace of mind knowing you have hired someone you can TRUST to do the job right.  

Requesting proof of insurance is one of the first steps in searching for a quality and Trusted Regina contractor.  

Are they Insured ? Any good contractor should carry liability and worker’s compensation Insurance this is something you should always require a contractor to have.

Contractor Liability Insurance

This will protect you if a contractor creates damage to your home, neighboring properties or injury to a third party that may occur during the renovation.  Ask to see a Certificate of Insurance; it should state the name and address of the contractor, the amount of general liability, including coverage for bodily injury and property damage, and the effective and expiry dates of the policy as well as the date of issue of the certificate.  Once you know the contractors liability coverage take it to your Insurance provider to ensure you are fully covered during the renovation as a renovation may require you to increase your coverage for a period of time.   

Workers Compensation

Except for single-person companies, Contractors are required by law to pay WCB premiums on behalf of their employees in the event of a workplace injury. Hiring a contractor that is not in compliance makes YOU the homeowner the project manager and liable for ANY injuries occurred during the renovation. Request a letter of good standing to ensure their premiums are paid up.  

Ask for references 

When anyone applies for a job they are required to provide references.  Why should a contractor be any different!  At Trusted we ask for so many references it's borderline obscene... it is A LOT and we call them all!. We don't anticipate you calling the number we do but we do think it is always a good idea to request references and that you call them.  Typed references or letters of recommendation are ok but a voice and a person are always best. 

There are two types of references you should request.

Client References:

Gaining a list of people who have used there service is extremely helpful and an indication of the amount of jobs they have done.  Asking if they did a good job is not always a good indication of the quality of their work and dedication to customer service.  Dig deeper. here are some suggested questions. - How did you find the contractor? how many jobs have they done for you?  Would you hire them again?  Would you recommend them to a family member? Did they finish the job on time?  Did they charge you the price quoted?  We have the 5 Trusted Guarantees and all of our contractors have to uphold them these are only some of the questions we ask. 

Supplier references

Though not always foolproof, supplier references are very important and help give some insight as to weather or not the contractor pays it's suppliers on time.  Which may in turn help you protect yourself from creditor liabilities.  Builders lien's are something you should know about and try to avoid!.  Here is a great article on how to avoid a builders lien.  

Check their online rating and memberships 

Another way to check and see if a contractor is worth hiring it to check sources like Trusted Regina to see if they have been put through a process of ensuring that they are who they claim to be. This is also are a very strong indicator of a company's commitment to professionalism. You should also search to see if any complaints have been made about them online and how they dealt with those complaints.  From time to time mistakes can happen.  But it is how a company deals with those mistakes that can show a great deal about how they would deal with you.  

Experience, education and certification 

Trade licencing requirements 

A contractor should easily be able to tell you how long they have been in business and have a valid business licence.  Beyond that there are other things you should ask.  Depending on the type of work you want done there are licencing requirements for different trades in Saskatchewan.  Ensuring that each trade has the proper licencing can prevent major issues down the line.  In Saskatchewan there are four compulsory apprenticeship trades. Electrician, Plumber, Refrigeration Mechanic and Sheet Metal Worker. To work in a compulsory apprenticeship trade you must have a journey person certificate or be registered as an apprentice with the SATCC. If one of the trades your contractor has working on your project claims to be a professional in this area ask for their certification. 

Ask for Examples of their work

Most contractors have tons of images of work they have done in the past.  See examples of their work can give you a good indication of the type of work they can do.  We do caution you however that sometimes that though they may be very lovely images you can't always be sure of the quality of the underlying work!

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We hope this article helps you find the right contractor for your renovation project. We always hope you choose one of our Trusted Regina Contractors for any of your projects.   

If you are looking for more information about hiring a contractor we have several other articles that can help steer you in the right direction.

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• 5 Tips to Surviving a Renovation
• 10 Questions to Ask an Electrician Before Hiring
• Contractor and Renovators tip on hiring a Contractor - PART 1
• Contractor and Renovation expert shares a tip on hiring a Contractor - PART 2
• Renovation Expert shares a tip on Hiring a Professional
• 7 Smart Strategies for Bathroom Remodeling
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WINMAR® Regina performs restoration services for residential and commercial properties across Saskatchewan. Our crews offer prompt and professional services to help our customers get back to pre-loss life with the least amount of interruption and associated costs as possible. . They are the Regina property restoration specialists. WINMAR IS A TRUSTED REGINA DISASTER SERVICES & REGINA GENERAL CONTRACTOR. In their latest tip,  they share info about Inflotrolix!

WINMAR®  partners with Inflotrolix: 

WINMAR®  continually endeavours to differentiate itself within the Insurance & Commercial Services Industry in Canada in order to position itself as the premier SOLUTIONS provider in Emergency & Disaster Recovery Services.

As water damage losses continue to escalate Canada-wide, WINMAR®  has now joined forces in a partnership with INFLOTROLIX – A fully Canadian owned & operated flood prevention solutions firm on their state of the art, technologically advanced Backwater Valve system called AQUA-PROTEC and its value-added leak detection system called NOWA. Unlike the current backwater valve solution, AQUA-PROTEC has the following features: Fully Automated balloon inflation & deflation, a Self-maintaining control panel with battery backup, a Built-in alarm to alert homeowners including smartphone technology and Non-invasive installation.

AQUA-PROTEC - see how it works:

WINMAR®  is presenting this partnership as an example of wanting to do its best to serve the needs of the insurer and all property owners. Reducing claims costs associated with flooding whether from reoccurrence of sewer backups or water damage from internal plumbing and leaks, that, taken together, represent the greatest area of Insurer payouts to this date.

Many Municipalities across Canada currently offer flood protection & prevention “subsidy & rebate programs” when equipment such as backwater valves are professionally installed. Along with these subsidies, WINMAR®  has also stepped up to the plate to offer other assistance to residential and commercial clients both directly and in conjunction with Insurer programs, which we are starting to see such as sewer back-up discounts, lowering of deductibles and increased sub-limits, amongst others.

About WINMAR® 

WINMAR® Regina's experienced and certified staff provide full-disaster service restoration for all types of loss:

• Flood/water damage, 
• Fire damage repair & restoration
• Asbestos Abatement
• Wind, Hail and Disaster
• General Disaster Services 
• Mould Removal

With their 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year service they always come through for you. See more services by clicking on the show more info button below. They also offer full general contracting services to Regina and the surrounding area.

General Contractor Services include:

• Renovations
• New Constructions

WINMAR® knows what it takes to satisfy its customers.

'WINMAR® Coming Through For You!'

Winmar is a Trusted Regina Disaster Services, Abatement Specialist and Regina General Contractor

WINMAR® Regina performs restoration services for residential and commercial properties across Saskatchewan. Our crews offer prompt and professional services to help our customers get back to pre-loss life with the least amount of interruption and associated costs as possible. . They are the Regina property restoration specialists. WINMAR IS A TRUSTED REGINA DISASTER SERVICES & REGINA GENERAL CONTRACTOR. In their latest WINMAR Regina Trusted tip, they share information on what water damage does to your home and how they can help!