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CONGRATULATIONS WINMAR® REGINA, Celebrating 10 years as a Trusted Regina contractor specializing in abatement and disaster services.

CONGRATULATIONS, WINMAR® REGINA - CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF TRUSTWORTHY BUSINESS PRACTICES IN REGINA 

TRUSTED REGINA RECOGNIZES OUR PARTNERS WHO HAVE BEEN TRUSTED FOR OVER 10 YEARS!


In this series of recognition articles, we continue to spotlight the businesses that have been Trusted Regina Partners for over ten years. Currently, we are recognizing Partners that joined the Trusted Regina community in 2012. We want to thank them for TRUSTING our team, and we are identifying each of them individually for providing ten years of OUTSTANDING service to the citizens of Regina and the surrounding area! This latest article celebrates and recognizes WINMAR® Regina, a Trusted Regina contractor specializing in abatement and disaster services. 


'We're Coming Through For You'


WINMAR® Regina


Who do you turn to after a disaster? You talk to your insurance company but then what? You are asked to get quotes to rebuild your life. As part of Canada's most extensive restoration network, WINMAR® Regina has been in business since 2010; a family-owned business that carries the values of the Co-owners, Anna Tzortzis and Kyle Jacques: honesty, integrity and a high level of professionalism. When disaster strikes, customers are provided with a personal service with a fundamental understanding of their loss.


Anna got her start in the construction business when she was just a teenager at her mother and stepfather's WINMAR® location in Chatham, Ontario. She started as a labourer, and she was working and learning how to run the office when she graduated high school. Kyle began construction during his teen years as well. Continuing in the construction field after high school, he found himself working as a roofing contractor for WINMAR® Chatham. That is where this power couple met and the beginning of something special.


Anna and Kyle started dating in 2013 and married in 2017. Together they are raising their two children. This family enjoys camping outdoors, snowmobiling and playing on their five acres. But for how much fun they have away from job sites and the office, work is a serious business for this couple.




WINMAR® Regina works with insurance companies to restore all kinds of claim work. These specialists are trained to take on a damage claim caused by anything from earth, fire, wind or water as a minor repair or a fully finished restoration. From city to country, firm to farm, they will do it all — residential, business or commercial.

But what if the problem wasn't from a disaster? Kyle and his crew also cover a wide range of specialties, from asbestos abatement and mould removal. They are qualified in water damage restoration, structural drying, microbial remediation, fire and smoke restoration and odour control. Winmar has the qualified staff for customized repair, or renovations, leaving you to decompress — not stress.

A LOCAL ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS STORY.  

Anna and Kyle have grown their business significantly since the Trusted Regina team first met them in 2012. They now own 5 WINMAR® locations across Saskatchewan, and recently, they moved into Manitoba! 


WINMAR® Regina, SK, was opened by Anna in 2010 and she brought Kyle into the Regina location in 2013.

WINMAR® Moose Jaw, SK – Kyle opened in 2010 with Anna's parents. Kyle and Anna are the current owners.

WINMAR® Estevan, SK – Kyle and Anna opened in 2016

WINMAR® Yorkton, SK – Kyle and Anna opened in March 2019

WINMAR® Brandon, MB – Kyle and Anna opened in September 2022


A FOUNDATION BUILT ON COMMUNITY SUPPORT.


WINMAR® Regina believes in having a positive and meaningful impact in the communities where they operate. They proudly support many local non-profits and organizations. Since their teen years, Anna and Kyle have spent their time restoring the lives of others. Even through their charitable work, they have been involved in helping children live better lives. They have made donations, including Ronald McDonald House and fundraising for autism. They have been involved with Santa's Anonymous and the Boys and Girls Club of Yorkton. They also sponsor the Regina PATS. Whatever they can get involved with, they will get involved with.


Anna launched Willy WINMAR®, everyone's favourite handy-bear, on July 1st, 2021. Willy has already attended Regina's "Food Truck Wars," "Summer Bash, and Summer Market" and has posed in countless selfies with his adoring fans.


This cuddly blue bear has only started working but has a vital role in the community. There could be times of trauma when Willy Winmar will be on-site handing out teddy bears to children who need a stuffed friend…a simple act of kindness showing this family-owned company's integrity.


WINMAR® Regina's most recent donation initiative was before Christmas 2022, and it was to the Inpatient Mental Health Adolescent Unit and Youth Detox at the Regina General Hospital.  


They took "Willy WINMAR®," shopping at Walmart in the Eastend and bought several items from a list provided by the Units manager,  Shalon Fleming BPAS; CSEP, CEP. 

They got pretty much everything on the list and purchased an additional Ten $25 gift cards to top up anything else they may have needed that was not on the list. The total tally of the Donation was $2,600.


They then ventured to the Hospital, where the staff greeted the WINMAR®  with lots of excitement and appreciation for the gesture. They also mentioned that they do not receive much attention regarding people or companies donating to their Unit. Willy finally arrived at the Adolescent Psychiatry Unit and wandered down the halls handing out some of the gifts purchased earlier that morning. They shared that the expressions on the kids' faces were priceless. They were hugging Willy, High pawing him and just super happy to see him and receive these items.



What WINMAR® Regina Clients Say…


“ WINMAR® did a total home renovation after a fire at my house.  The service was excellent and they did an amazing job, especially during COVID.  The whole WINMAR® team deserves recognition.  Their sub-contractors were very good too with Velocity Plumbing and Heating doing the HVAC and Active Electric doing the electrical.  All were professional and communicated with me as the homeowner.  I would recommend them all.”- Don Hamilton
“We recently had water damage to our family room bar area.  My insurance adjuster hooked me up with WINMAR®.  Their reps called me immediately and came over to inspect the damages within the hour.  The next day they had a team remove old rugs, tile-damaged walls, etc.  I found their team to be very courteous, friendly and hard-working.  Our Project Manager was amazing.  He made sure the workers and job duties were coordinated in a timely manner and that everything was done to our satisfaction.  I would recommend this company to anyone”- Patti Schlechter


A message from Anna & Kyle at WINMAR® Regina

“At WINMAR®, we are dedicated to making positive changes that affect not only how we operate but how we impact the community. For the people of Regina and surrounding communities, it is important to showcase that WINMAR® will come through for you and that no job is too small, and no job is too big for us. WINMAR® Regina supports its community and its people. Our mission is to not only help when disaster strikes but help unify our community” - Kyle Jacques & Anna Tzortzis

A word from Trusted Sara about her personal experience with WINMAR® Regina


“ I first met Anna in 2012 and was impressed by her drive and I enjoyed hearing her entrepreneurial story. I had been referred to her by Selena, her cousin, who, at the time,  also co-owned a WINMAR® franchise in Saskatchewan. There's not many women owned disaster services and construction companies, so I was interested to hear how she ended up owning a WINMAR® franchise in Regina. Anna shared that she was a second generation WINMAR® franchise owner, and that she had literally grown up in the industry. It was clear that she was not afraid of getting her hands dirty, Anna is a shinning example of a woman in trades,  and she really knows her stuff! Over the years it has been wonderful to see how Anna and Kyle have grown and expanded their business, they are a dynamic duo and 100% committed to doing the best job they can for their clients, partners and the growing team of employees across the Prairies.  Community support is a big part of their brand, and the whole family get involved in giving back in so many ways. If you are looking for a Regina disaster services comany or a general contractor I guarantee that WINMAR® Regina is a local family owned company you can trust! " Sara Wheelwright

Thank you for TRUSTING us, Anna, Kyle, Pete, Maria and the WINMAR® Regina team! You have provided ten years of AMAZING service to the people of Regina & area as a Trusted Regina contractor specializing in abatement and disaster services. We are proud to support you and share that they have diligently upheld the 5 TRUSTED GUARANTEES of service and have never received a complaint about them!

CONGRATULATIONS Al Schick Construction - Trusted Regina Contractors and Renovation Pros For Over 10 years!

CONGRATULATIONS, AL SCHICK CONSTRUCTION - CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF TRUSTWORTHY BUSINESS PRACTICES IN REGINA 

TRUSTED REGINA RECOGNIZES OUR PARTNERS WHO HAVE BEEN TRUSTED FOR OVER 10 YEARS!

 
In this series of recognition articles, we continue to spotlight the businesses that have been Trusted Regina Partners for over ten years. We recognize the partners that joined us in 2012. We want to thank them for TRUSTING our team, and we are identifying each of them individually for providing ten years of OUTSTANDING service to the citizens of Regina and the surrounding area! This latest article celebrates and recognizes Al Schick Construction, Trusted Regina Contractor, and Regina residential renovation pros. 

'A Regina General Contractor You Can Trust

AL SCHICK CONSTRUCTION 


Al Schick has led the way in the residential construction industry in Regina for quality, integrity, and service. More recently, his son Les Schick joined the business, and the standards have remained outstanding!   




A HISTORY OF EXCELLENCE AS STANDARD


Al Schick Construction is a local family-owned and operated Regina renovation company. Al Schick has many decades of renovation and project management experience. His reputation in Regina as a contractor is second to none. Al learned the construction business from the ground up, and he is a sought-after project manager who prides himself on the quality of the work his team produces! 

Construction runs in the family, and Al has passed on his knowledge & skills to his son Les Schick. Les has helped out in the business since he was a teenager, and more recently, he decided to join the company full-time. 

Al Schick Construction specializes in residential and smaller commercial projects in and around Regina, Saskatchewan. If you need interior and exterior renovations on your office or home, they are experienced Trusted Regina contractors.

Are you planning to renovate a specific area of your home or business? Look to the Regina renovation experts at Al Schick Construction to get the job done right the first time! Check out the list of contracting services they offer here: services

Al Schick has only recently got a website built; he was busy enough without one. The new website was developed and produced by our sister company, Trusted Marketing Services. There you can see plenty of examples of Al and Les's past projects, testimonials, and customer feedback. The reviews are consistently excellent because Al is always in pursuit of excellence!

QUALITY WORK, ON TIME, ON BUDGET & WITH OUTSTANDING SERVICE! 


What Their Clients Say...


"On a scale of 1-10, Al Schick gets a 10 plus! He is a man who is clearly respected by the sub-trades that work for him and is more than wonderful to work with. He went above and beyond what was expected. Al is cooperative, accommodating and great at helping find solutions to fix problems. We will always recommend him as in my opinion there is no one else quite like him. We had a deadline and miraculously he was able to meet it. He absolutely upheld all the trusted guarantees and some. We are truly thankful for Al and his team"  - Martha.O. Regina, SK.


" Al is first class all the way! We had a basement renovation completed by Al as well as an extremely complicated garage added to our home. I would give a 10 out of 10 rating on every aspect of his integrity as well as 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. Regina SK.


A Word From Al


"We offer our customers the same personable, friendly, trustworthy & professional work that we have since the beginning. As compared to other, larger companies we get to know you, the client, as a person and not just a number. We cater to what you want and what you need,  and our goal is to help bring your vision to life. " Al Schick 

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. 
More recently, I was thrilled that I was able to talk him into having a website - I said "Al it's time you showcased what you do and you make it easier for people to find and check you out before contacting you." - I am glad that he trusted me once again, and I am so pleased with how the website and his new branding and logo turned out. 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.  

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® Trusted Regina Disaster Service & General Contractor share how they are making a difference.

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 specialistsWINMAR IS A TRUSTED REGINA DISASTER SERVICES & REGINA GENERAL CONTRACTOR. In their latest tip,  they share how they are making a difference. 



WINMAR® Regina Making a Difference.



WINMAR® is dedicated to operating and growing our business as a responsible corporate citizen, committed to our communities and to sound environmental management.

 

We’re committed to working towards smaller, fuel-efficient and alternative fuel vehicles and completing environmental assessments of our facilities and operations. Reducing the amount of debris sent to landfills is one of our focuses.

 

Working together with our industry partners and members of the restoration specialist community, we’re taking responsible steps to ensure the planet and its resources are healthy for the next generations.

 

Esporta® Cleaning System


The ES-3300 Esporta Wash System is more than just a washing machine. It’s an innovative washing system using a patented system of hydraulic pressure cleaning combined with environmentally friendly detergents to effectively disinfect soft contents. Esporta is used for numerous situations including fire/smoke contamination, sewage contamination and flood contamination. Shoes, outerwear and even sporting equipment can be rescued. Treasured family items that would have previously been destined for a landfill can be returned to their rightful place in your home.

 

Fireline Cleaning Equipment


WINMAR® is proud to implement the FIRELINE SYSTEM® for the processing of contents. This amazing new technology has changed the way hard contents and electronic items are restored. With the use of ultrasonic waves, items can be efficiently and economically cleaned. Valuable items like figurines, dishes, and silverware can now be safely returned. Electronics and appliances built with hard plastics that don’t break down are less likely to be sent to a landfill.


Our commitment for the future includes our Winmar Sustainability Policy. We use revolutionary technology that helps ensure your precious and personal items can be returned to their home where they belong. Not the landfills



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

With their 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year service they always come through for you.


WINMAR IS A TRUSTED REGINA DISASTER SERVICES & REGINA GENERAL CONTRACTOR



Trusted Regina Landscaper shares a tip on Fall landscaping

Rapid Lawn Landscaping Solutions Regina is a family owned business that has helped their customers achieve sod quality lawns at less than half the price.They also do conventional seeding and are suppliers of all types of turf grass seed, native grass seed and low maintenance grass seed products...and REGINA' BEST  SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES!  

Rapid Lawn - The EASY and ECONOMICAL way to GROW GRASS

Rapid Lawn Landscape Solutions are your Trusted Regina Turf and Lawn Experts!

GET READY FOR FALL LANDSCAPING

10 Things Pro Landscapers Do to Their Yards

Fall is the forgotten season when it comes to caring for your lawn and landscape. Many people just focus on cleaning up leaves and don’t realize that their yard still needs care in order to keep it in good health for the next spring. Here are some tips to keep your yard healthy.

1. THEY GIVE THEIR LAWN ONE LAST CUT.

Continue to mow your lawn until it stops growing — yes, even if it’s cold. 

“If grass blades get too long, they shade the other blades around them,” says Scott Olivieri of Michael and Sons Nurseries in the New York City area. “Also, at snowfall, the too-long grass will get packed down and promote snow mold.” 
The general rule of thumb? Keep grass around three inches tall — all year — so there is enough surface area for the sun to hit.

2. THEY TEST THEIR SOIL.

This is good time to apply grass seed, but there’s a crucial first step: “The soil should be tested to determine pH and nutrient availability,” says Matt Owens, president of the Landscape Contractors Association. “Necessary deficiencies need to be corrected or you’re just wasting time and money.” Sending a soil sample to a professional for testing will cost about $15 — and it’s well worth it. “Soil plays such an important role in the landscape, yet it often gets overlooked.”

3. THEN THEY RESEED THE LAWN.

Once the soil is tested — and any deficiencies are corrected — it’s time to aerate and seed the parts that are stressed from the summer’s sun or trampled from foot traffic. It depends on the condition of the lawn, but you typically need about three pounds for every 1,000 square feet of lawn, says Josh Kane, president of Kane Landscapes in Northern Virginia. 

“I like to use certified seed, which means it’s almost purely grass seed with very little weed seeds and no fillers.”

4. THEY FLUFF UP THE MULCH.

Officially, it’s called turning the mulch. Fluffing it up gives flowerbeds a fresh look and cuts down on (or even eliminates) the need for more, fresh mulch. If you end up adding new stuff, keep the pile around two to three inches thick, Owens says. More than that, and the mulch becomes a hiding place for insects and plant diseases, and water could have a harder time being absorbed.

5. THEY MAKE THEIR OWN MULCH.

If you find that, after you turn the mulch, you still need more, try making your own. There’s no shortage of fallen leaves this time of year. 

“Run your lawnmower over your leaves a few times and use them as mulch for your flower beds,” says Owens. 

“This is an excellent source of organic matter that your plants will love you for.”


6. THEY DO SOME PLANNING AND PLANTING.

“Fall is a great time to plant,” says Kane. “See what plants need to be divided or re-spaced (especially perennials like Hosta plants and daisies) and what areas of the landscape need to be filled in to make next year look even better.” If you have summer annuals, swap them out for fall-appropriate mums and pansies.

7. THEY GIVE THEIR DRIVEWAY AND WALKWAYS SOME TLC.

Your lawn’s overall look includes your driveway and walkways.

 “The fall is an important time to fill cracks in asphalt or concrete, and apply a sealant to help prevent water penetration damage from freezing and thawing,” 

says Kane. Any time water gets into cracks and freezes, you are at risk for even more damage.

8. THEY WATER THEIR EVERGREENS.

“Make sure all evergreens are sufficiently watered in September and October to reduce the possibility of dehydration in the winter,” 

says Kevin McHale of McHale Landscape Design in Maryland. How much water do you need? That depends on the recent weather. “If it’s starting to be a rainy fall, no water is necessary. If it’s less than four inches for the month, you’ll need one or two thorough hour-long waterings once a week for up to three weeks.”

9. THEY DO SOME PRUNING.

Trees and shrubs typically need a heavy pruning before the cold winter. “Some may need it to help prevent damage from snow and ice storms and some just for looks or to control size for next spring,” says Kane. Just don’t prune certain flowering plants like hydrangeas, lilacs and viburnum, because it could spoil the spring bloom.


10. THEY PACK UP FOR THE WINTER.

When your chores are done, bring in all of your tools, sprinklers and, especially, hoses. “Water in the hose will expand when it freezes and damage the hose,” says Olivieri. 

“And don’t forget to have all irrigation lines blown out so lines, heads and valves don’t crack.”

Rapid Lawn Landscape Solutions Ltd. is a Regina landscape and a Saskatchewan hydroseeding business that has helped their customers achieve sod quality lawns at less than half the price.They also do conventional seeding and are suppliers of all types of turf grass seed, native grass seed and low maintenance grass seed products.

Rapid Lawn Landscape Solutions Ltd. – The EASY and ECONOMICAL way to GROW GRASS

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See Hydroseeding in action  for yourself on our YOUTUBE Channel here


Rapid Lawn Landscaping is a Trusted Regina full service landscape and hydroseeding business that has helped our customers achieve sod quality lawns at a much better price! We also do landscaping, hardscaping and hydroseeding! 





Trusted Regina Disaster Services company Winmar Restoration Specialists share a great testimonial.

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:

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


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