Don is an innovative thinker who strives to improve the functionality of spaces to best suit the lives of those he serves. He is family, friend and customer focused. Always willing to lend a hand when he can. From his diverse background he is always looking to improve and provide solutions. He is thoughtful, reliable and a strong communicator. Don approaches relationships by building trust and evaluating options before taking charge to get the job done. Truth be told, he is also content being a helper if that's what you need him to be on a given day.
Beyond Repairs mission is to provide universal building services to support our "how can I help you with that?" servant leadership mentality.
We pride ourselves on being efficient in a range of skills necessary to assist owners with repairs, renovations and maintenance of their home, landscape or cottage property.
From an early age Don worked in maintenance at a hotel on weekends, built custom homes and landscaping in the summers then moved on to subdivision framing prior to enrolling in Building systems engineering technology program @ Seneca College.
During summers while in school he worked for the City of Toronto Corporate Real Estate Management office running energy efficiency programs and utility analysis as well as at Earth Rangers in York Region as building operator.
Following graduation, Don moved to Waterloo where worked to LEED Certify over 25 buildings in Southern Ontario, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Here he honed his skill in design of building envelope solutions, energy efficiency improvements and sustainable landscaping. While working he achieved his Project Management Professional PMP and Certified Engineering Technologist CET designations.
Seeking a change, Don went on to designing municipal water and industrial HVAC and Refrigeration systems. During this time Don refined his ability to manage uncertainty and problem solve creatively. Daily activities included managing numerous service contracts, responding to emergency repair calls as well as managing large capital projects through a team of in-house field staff and subcontractors from diverse trades backgrounds.
Working on his personal & professional development in his spare time, Don completed his executive MBA, started a family and bought a restoration property to refurbish. After COVID19, Don sought to change it up and went back to consulting for work life balance. There he realized that his passion for property repairs and working with his hands superseded his desire for the comforts of working indoors at a desk. With that, Beyond Repairs Ltd was born. The rest is in the making.
Have you been thinking about a project but worrying about the cost? Our expertise is rooted in collaboration and we can likely find a solution that meets your needs and budget.
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Our goal is to look after the responsibility of maintenance and repairs so you can focus on what is important to you.
If you are taking charge of a project but need a second set of capable hands for a specific task just ask. We can likely support you with that.
Our goal is to communicate with you often to ensure you're comfortable with the progress and realize the value without the stress of uncertainty.
Our mission is to provide you with value in exchange for time & and expertise. Keeping your home updated ensures you, your family and your guests enjoy the space you love to its fullest.
If you have a project and are not quite sure where to start, we can guide you in the right direction.
With just a bit of information about your project, or need, we can give you a project estimate to get started.
