Altamax Construction & Renovation Inc.

A very challenging job for 14 months but well done. Michael and his crew worked very well and efficiently. I would recommend him any time. Feel free to call or email at any time John Milidakis 514-865-1924

To Whom It May Concern, I had the utmost pleasure meeting Michael Iafigliola back in the Spring of 2022 after an extensive search to find a contractor who would take on the very special project of renovating my family home that my late Father had first built upon arriving as an immigrant to this part of Canada from Eastern Europe post World War 2. I had originally reached out to five contractors in the Laurentian region here in Quebec and to my surprise, only ever heard back from one and this is where my good fortune commenced with Michael and the Altamax Team. After briefly speaking to Mike over the phone on a Saturday, he agreed to meet me briefly the next day, (his supposed day off) and take a look at the house, property and meet me in person. What was supposed to be a 45 minute meeting turned into a few generous hours of Mike's time to hear my Dad's story and get a real feel for the scope of work that had to be executed. I'm very grateful to say that from that day forward Mike and his dedicated team of young, passionate and incredibly skilled artisans became not only what I now consider personal friends but so much more than that. Each and every one of these men brought a certain skill set and vision not to mention unique character traits to this project every day, five days a week for almost a full year. I had three pillars and motivations with my vision for my home that I was practically born in back in 1971. For me, it was simple, Preservation, Restoration and Environmentally sound and fortified were my wishes for this home. Team Altamax not only delivered the "goods" but so far exceeded my expectations for the project that I sincerely will never be able to express the true gratitude I now feel after officially moving back in this past December 4th, 2023. What started out for us all, especially Team Altamax was a fairly straight forward project but upon getting word that my foundation had succumbed to years of harsh Canadian weather and had to be replaced, the project and obvious stress levels for me personally intensified both financially and physically, however, this is where a true, honest, skilled, professional and above all else, empathetic contractor and team leader shines and Mike Iafigiola is that star contractor, hands down! Team Altamax officially started demolition and work in mid January 2022 and with so much care and positive energy I knew in my gut I had the very best team on my side and not only did the team finish on the exact day my permit expired, ( Dec. 23/23) but with five hours to spare! Mike and his team took so much pride and care in the daily tasks of bringing new life and energy to a home that literally means the world to me. The bottom line is that the "Altamax" brand represents so much more than construction. It is pure art expressed through home building and renovations. It will be an honour and pleasure to recommend Altamax to anyone seeking out the very best in class! Sincerely, M. Shannon

Mike at Altramax helped us build our log cottage. Throughout the process he helped us make important choices, provided us sound advice, and helped us achieve our dream property. He took the time to explain why he was doing what he was doing, and actively saved material where he could minimize costs and the workmanship was impeccable. This was key during the pandemic where prices were much higher than normal. Mike helped us safe costs. Every build has those key moments of concern and confusion and this is when you are thankful you have someone who has experience. My wife and I appreciated his collaboration and his straightforward approach and most of all his taste in design. He knows what he is doing (an especially log) with any type of construction and knows quality trades in the business. I wished I had taken his recommendation for our well company the first time. I did the second time and we have an excellent well. (thank you Conrad and Catherine @ La Fountaine and thank you Mike!!). I could write a novel about how great Mike and his crew are but it is safe to say I look forward to my project and I would always call Mike first and get on his agenda. Mike is busy but if he has time to take you as a client, you will be lucky to have him. Plan ahead is my advice and call Mike @ Altamax first.

Mike helped me renovate our 70+ year old family cottage on a lake. He transformed it from a closed-in boxxy structure into a stunning home with panoramic views. I presented Mike with my ideas and wishes and he was able to make it work, all with fine quality and workmanship. I particularly enjoyed his openness to ideas and his creativity, along with his superior knowledge of all manner of construction, structural issues and particularly his understanding of older homes and their quirkiness. There were no challenges that he couldn't problem solve and we were left with a beautiful, open, cozy and comfortable home that showcases both our granite fireplace and the stunning lake view. Of which we've always had but can now truly see! Mike was by far the most professional, knowledgeable, skilled and honest contractor I've ever worked with. He and his crew were outstanding. They were punctual, friendly and respectful. The workmanship was outstanding and just as importantly, their communication, and work ethic were exemplary. I really can't say enough good things about Altamax and I am so very grateful for Mike in helping me and my family transform our beloved home and cottage.

Excellent service! Très à l’écoute de nos besoins et nos attentes tout en étant de bons conseils pour nous. Grande disponibilité et proactif. Nous sommes très satisfait du résultat et nous le recommandons sans hésiter.

Michael and his team transformed a very simple lake house into a place where our family can grow and entertain. Our home had many issues and because there was nothing standard it truly relied on Michael’s many years of experience to get the project to where it is. They connected the main house to a newly constructed double garage, complete demolition of the interior of the home down to the studs. New design, insulation, plumbing electrical, lighting concepts, windows, doors, kitchen, bathroom and flooring. Shiplap detail walls and cathedral ceilings. We added a huge extension balcony which extended the length of the home. It was one of our biggest projects ever and Michael and his team handled it with ease. Always professional and willing to help and support with any ideas we had. We are happy to have our new home but sad that our time for now with Altamax has come to an end. We will most certainly work with them next year to take on the lower level of our home.

We just ended a 2 year project (of a lifetime!) with Michael and since the beginning, we were well accompanied and counselled by a passionate individual that cares deeply about his project. We felt well understood, well heard and in confidence that Michael would treat our home like his own. The quality of work, even in the tiniest details is impressive. His contacts in the area, his general knowledge and his extended experience combined to a solid team, has helped us get what we were looking for and more. With Michael, quality is number one. No shortcuts. He is certainly not the cheapest, but he delivers a great quality vs your specific needs. Highly recommended! Je recommande Michael sans reserve...un vrai professionnel, passionné de son métier, qui a à cœur la qualité de son travail et de bein répondre aux besoins de ses clients!

We hired the Altamax crew to repair the deck on our chalet. The beams of the deck were sitting on a slowly shifting rocky terrain and needed to be stabilized. Michael and his team did a superb job of reinforcing the beams. They came in on time, on budget and were a pleasure to work with. I would feel fully confident in hiring them again for future renovations to our house.

Michael/Altamax are very professional, organized, and always follow up. I am familiar with building methods and was very happy to see that he is up to date with the latest building techniques and always went above minimum code in every step. His team and his sub-contractors were all very good at what they did. It was a pleasure to work with Michael/Altamax and I would not hesitate to recommend them to others.

Without any doubt I had complet confidence in Michael and the Altamax team to recreate my basement apartment in my new home. Built in 1957 there were unexpected surprises and new regulations to conform to. Michael was able to do the work quickly and efficiently due to his contacts in the industry. He always gave me options and was very aware of my budget. My home is now modern, safe and conform to modern regulations. Totally satisfied and highly recommend Michael and his team.

Excellent work, even under challenging conditions ( 200 y.o. house). patient to explain and discuss possible solutions, adaptable towards difficult situations. A-rating for the work executed. Fast, polite.

We hired Michael and his team back in 2017 for our first dream home on a mountain top in the laurentians. Altamax delivered what they promise, quality work, respecting dates. We did what the altamax slogan says, " we dreamed it and they built it" Thanks again for everything Michael

After hearing many nightmare stories about bad contractors, I did a lot of research before making the choice to hire Altamax to redo my common bathroom and I could not be more satisfied. I chose Altamax because of the fact that the pictures on the site (Houzz) showed attention to detail at every stage, had strong reviews, and when I sent out requests for information Michael responded quickly and listened to my needs. One of those needs was doing a complete overhaul on the bathroom in a short deadline right before the holidays. Not only did they deliver a beautiful finished product, they actually finished a couple of days before the deadline. I highly recommend Michael and his team and here’s why… * They are professionals and craftsmen who are passionate about what they do; * They showed up when they said they would (no waiting, no wondering, no need to follow up); * They were incredibly helpful and patient to explain things to me (and I asked a lot of questions!); * They suggested alternative solutions so I could choose the best option for me, as well as provided contacts to other highly qualified and professional tradesmen (plumber, electrician and painter); * Michael asked for feedback at every stage to ensure that what was being delivered was meeting my needs/wants; * they kept things tidy while working and cleaned up at the end of each day (I really appreciated this considering the bathroom is right off the kitchen and main living space!); * they were very flexible and adapted to me changing my mind as we went; * they even created a couple of custom pieces that were not in the initial discussions! * In addition to doing the bathroom, the guys were very flexible to do other small odds and ends like putting up light fixtures and picture frames in the adjacent rooms. All these things convince me that I made the right choice when hiring Altamax. Although a small job for them, this was a big deal to me - my first renovation in a newly purchased home. The attention to detail (from structural elements to creating custom pieces), these guys made me feel like this was the most important job they had. I now have a go-to team that I trust to take care of my home. Michael, Gilles, Nick, thank you so very much for a great experience!

Michael and his team at AltaMax did a great job at building a new deck and renovating a guest bathroom. They proved to be professional at what they do and used reliable subcontractors. Michael was great at communicating the process and timeline for the work to be done right from the first meeting. It is obvious that Michael takes pride in his work and goes to great length to make sure the client is fully satisfied. I would highly recommend AltaMax to anyone.

After seeing what Mike Lafigliola ( Altamax Construction) did for my boy friend, I was impressed with his incredible workmanship, and had a brand new kitchen and small powder room built in my home ( built early 1950's). There were a number of challenges, but Mike is very innovative, communicates well with his customers, and is a great coordinator with other tradespeople. He did not disappoint my expectations in him, with fair pricing and it was done very quickly. I am thrilled with results.

It was the first time my wife and I bought an older home that needed renovations. We were quite nervous about finding a contractor and had already met a few that we were not quite comfortable with. After speaking with Mike at Altamax on the phone and then meeting him in person, we knew we found the one that could wash away our worries. On budget, on target, professional, courteous and with solid communications, Altamax completed our project. They now have a customer for life. We highly recommend Altamax to anyone looking for a contractor that goes above and beyond and delivers high quality of work. Bravo and Thank You Altamax!

Mike and the team at Altamax were a great asset to my build In Wentworth Quebec, they delivered to my very difficult demands as my house was custom from start to finish. The quality of work and dedication they put into every day here was impressive to say the least. Overall very happy with theyre work, ill be calling them back for my next project on my land.

Mike at Altamax does terrific work. He is probably not the least expensive option around (but you get what you pay for) but he is sensitive to budgetary constraints and provides plenty of information about alternative choices to allow an informed decision. He is clearly an expert in his field. Also important is that he is highly reliable: he shows up when he says he will and stays at it until the job is done. And most important is that I trust him. He's a nice guy. I highly recommend him.

We hired Mike and his team to renovate our ensuite bathroom,a complete makeover. The original bathroom was a tiny cubicle with a closet door and a small corner shower. Mike extended the space of the bathroom by utilizing space from the entrance and corridor and now we have a beautiful bathroom that feels light and spacious. In undergoing the bathroom Reno, many other problems were apparent and needed urgent repairs: The wooden roof above the bathroom was rotten and infiltrated with water. Mike and his team worked diligently to get everything done and done well. We were grateful to have Mike because it was prime time for construction and availability can be difficult. We could see how well respected Mike is because he was able to make a phone call and his contacts showed up when needed, whether plumber, electrician or who be it. Mike connected us with his experts and was always available for updates and consultation. Always professional, polite and punctual. Bottom line: We LOVE our new barhroom! Many Thanks!

Top 10 reasons to chose ALTAMAX: *10 - Mike's a good listener & communicator *9 - Mike offers creative & viable solutions *8 - Mike is well organized *7 - Mike provides regular & accurate updates *6 - Mike respects deadlines *5 - Mike respects estimated costs *4 - Mike uses excellent sources: local tradespeople & suppliers *3 - Mike leaves worksite tidy *2 - Mike has a clean, strong & confident appearance *1 - Mike delivers a beautiful finished product

Michael a agit à titre d'entrepreneur pour notre projet de rénovation de cuisine et de salle de bain. Les sous-contactants sélectionnés par Michael ont été très professionnels. Les travaux exécutés par Michael et son fils ont été d'une grande qualité. Les dates prévues pour les travaux ont été respectées ainsi que l'échéancier. Michael a trouvé des solutions originales afin de palier aux difficultés rencontrées lors des rénovations. Il se souciait aussi de laisser la propriété propre.

We hired Michael Iafigliola (Altamax Construction & Rénovation) twice to do major renovations on our house. They are real professional and reliable. They take to explain what has to be done and do the work respecting time estimated and within the budget. We recommand Altamax team bécasse web were fully satisfied of the work done!

From beginning to completion Michael and Tanya provided professional and responsible expertise in rebuilding our house. Their subcontractors all were competent and their electrical and plumbing all works well. The carpenter work was especially presentable with attractive additions thrown in on his own initiative to add to the beauty of the house. During construction, there are always new ideas that come up and Michael was responsive to these and incorporated them. So all went well and we are comfortable in the new house.

travail d équipe est le bon mot.Respect et confiance .nous avons travaillé sur plusieurs projets et il y en aura sûrement d'autres. Louise Boudreault désigner d'intérieur 450-563-3815

Having to work together on different projects for the past 10 years, Altamax has always exceeded my expectation by being very attentive to small details. Over the years, it became very easy to recommend Michael and his team. Keep up the good work!

I would like to thank the team of Altamax. I had them redo the interior of my office, finish my basement at my home and complete the backyard fence to match the patio. The fact that he did that was not a surprise, what was appreciated was that he did it all within budget. Thanks to the incredible work he did on my home I was able to sell my home within a couple months and made a serious profit. Michael you're awesome! thanks Brian

The following summarizes the reasons why we were overjoyed that Altamax worked on our project: From our first meeting with Altamax, Michael made a good impression. We felt that he was honest, straight-forward and knowledgeable. And we were right. We met two other candidates but did not get this feeling. During our project we discovered that he provided the following: 1)Tremendous project management capabilities. 2)Hard work and extra effort. 3)Attention to detail. 4)Excellent (bilingual) communications with both sub-contractors and ourselves. 5)Daily pictures of project progress. 6)Very sound technical knowledge, yet open-minded to new ideas and approaches. This is possibly one reason to explain his advanced knowledge. 7)Ability to detect and even anticipate problems in the field, and importantly: to provide solutions. 8)An eye for architectural value. This is truly a valued capacity as he offered many suggestions which, having been implemented, improved the enjoyment of our home. 9)Sound understanding of the Building Code and all the rules associated with residential building projects. 10)Maintained good relations with the neighbours. 11)Generosity with his time and attentiveness to our questions/concerns. I would not hesitate one second to recommend Altamax Construction to work on your home construction project; whether it be a new home or a renovation. Michael has a passion for construction. This is often heard in advertising, but during our project, and the many hours spent with Michael on the phone and on-site, I can personally guarantee his passion and focus for quality construction.

We phoned Michael at Altamax to estimate the renovation of our deck overlooking the lake. He spent the time with us to really understand our options to ensure the view on the lake was beautiful. The team at Altamax did an excellent job, they added small touches that made a difference in the quality of the work and even sent pictures as the job progressed. We highly recommend Michael and his team from Altamax.

Michael (and Tanya) preformed the required work fixing up our newly acquired chalet with excellence. They are trustworthy, professional, and personable. I would highly recommend Altamax!

Very professional, excellent quality and kept on schedule. Managed the job in the best interests of the homeowner and offered proposed solutions or suggested changes as needed. Always responded promptly to phone calls and email and provided pictures as the work progressed. I continue to use their services.

Michael de ALTAMAX Construction a trouvé une solution très efficace pour la ventilation , la répartition de la chaleur dans mon chalet. Sa solution avec ses experts, a réglé mon problème d'humidité dans l’entre-toit. Durant les travaux il ma expliquer, comment une maison ''respire'' et comment elle doit être entretenu pour qu'elle dure longtemps et que j’ai tout le confort durant l'hiver. Il m'a aussi donné plein de conseils pour faire la finition: comment me servir de mes outils et quels matériaux utiliser pour ce que je voulais faire. Il a été d'un soutient constant même après que sa partie du projet ait été réalisé. Sa connaissance dans touts les domaines de la construction, des produits et matériaux existants m'ont grandement aidé à faire des choix dont je suis pleinement satisfait aujourd'hui. Je tiens à dire que son intégrité et son professionnalisme m'ont impressionné et que je lui donnerai la gouverne de mes prochains travaux. Michael a pris soin de mon chalet comme si c’était le siens. Merci à vous, Michael Robert Lalonde

I had to build an addition on my post and beam cottage (which is far away) and needed a reliable contractor which was experienced in this type of construction. I came in contract with Mike from Altamax. He gave me a cost estimate which he honoured and build a quality addition. He was organized with his team and managed to complete the work on time. I strongly recommend Mike and Altamax all type of construction work.

We built our dream house on a piece of land we owned in the Laurentian. It was not our first house but it was the first time we did it from scratch. Michael (Altamax owner) was there every step of the way. He helped us during design with the architect, providing judicious advices. And this was even before we gave him the business. As general contractor, Michael assumed complete responsibilities for all aspect of the construction. From the road and sewage system to the detailed interior design finishing touches. He kept us informed and involved. He sent us pictures of the project as it evolved on almost a daily basis. There were no surprises. He completed the project on time and on budget. We are delighted with the work he did. His focus on details and on quality were just amazing. I would strongly recommend Altamax to my friends and family or to anyone that consider any construction project. They were highly professionnal individuals that value and love what they do. This translated into a beautiful house that we love. Surely the best contractor i have ever worked with.

I contracted Altamax to build a garage, renovate a kitchen and add an extension to our 1932 log home in Montebello Quebec. The quality of work was best in class of our many projects and homes we have built over some 40 years in Canada and the USA. We would strongly recommend Altamax to anyone planning to renovate, extend or build a new home.

We have been working with Michael and Tania for over 8 years. Always helpful and always does a professional job. We continue to have a respectful relationship.