Meet the Experts Behind Every Reno
Fast Renovations Require a Fast Team
Anyone can promise a quick renovation. But pulling it off in 30 days or less? That takes a crew with real experience, tight systems, and zero wasted motion.
If you’ve ever worked with unreliable contractors or tried coordinating trades yourself, then you already know what happens: timelines slip, details get missed, and the cost of vacancy piles up fast. That’s why ReDeal only works with pros who show up early, deliver sharp work, and know how to move. Our core team is built in-house, handpicked for speed, skill, and a deep understanding of what rental units really need to shine.
In this post, meet the crew behind the 30-day promise and see why renovating with ReDeal isn’t just faster, it’s smarter.
Why Your Crew Matters More Than Your Cabinets
In the renovation world, people often obsess over countertops and paint swatches. But behind every clean, rent-ready unit is a crew that hit their marks, solved problems on the fly, and kept the job moving without drama.
Most contractors juggle side jobs, custom home builds, or slow-moving flips. That makes rental renovations feel like a second priority. But for landlords, time is income. Every extra week your unit sits vacant can mean hundreds in lost rent.
At ReDeal, we focus only on rental units. Our systems are designed for landlord timelines, and what truly makes it work is the team. Here are the pros who make the 30-day turnaround possible.
👷 Meet Ish: Ottawa’s Fastest Contractor
If you’re a landlord in Ottawa, there’s a good chance you’ve already heard of Ish.
He’s spent over a decade building a reputation as one of the most reliable and efficient general contractors in the city. Now, he focuses exclusively on rental unit transformations. At ReDeal, he’s the one keeping every project on schedule.
From demo to rough-ins to staging, Ish makes sure trades don’t overlap, timelines don’t slip, and every crew member stays locked in.
“With Ish on site, I don’t have to worry. He’s sharp, organized, and keeps things moving without cutting corners,” says ReDeal co-founder Ben.
🎤 Quick Q&A with Ish
Q: What’s your secret to finishing on time, every time?
“Solid plan, no dead time between trades, and I always show up before 7am.”
Q: Most memorable reno moment?
“We had a 4-plex where no two units lined up. Every layout was weird. I reworked them all in one go. Tight deadline, but we kept the momentum and got it done.”
Q: Favorite ReDeal package?
“Mid-Tone Slate. It’s clean, fast to install, and it shows well every time.”
🧱 Meet Bob: The Finishing Guy
If Ish is about speed, Bob is about detail.
As a mason and tile specialist, Bob brings more than 20 years of finish work to the table. From tile inlays to shower niches and backsplashes, he’s the reason tenants stop scrolling and start booking showings.
His work shows up most in the Dark & Dramatic and Mid-Tone Slate finish packages. Clean grout lines, level transitions, no shortcuts.
“Bob treats every unit like it’s going in a magazine,” Ish says. “You walk in, and the finishes speak for themselves.”
🎤 Quick Q&A with Bob
Q: What part of the job do you love most?
“Tile, no question. Clean lines, sharp edges, no guesswork. When it’s right, it pulls the whole space together.”
Q: What sets ReDeal apart from other projects you’ve done?
“No chaos. Everyone knows their role. Materials show up on time. I can just show up and do the work. No chasing anyone.”
Q: Advice for landlords picking finishes?
“You don’t have to spend big, but pick one thing that stands out. A bold tile, a feature wall, something different. Tenants notice that stuff.”
⚡ Meet Ben: The Electrician That Keeps It Moving
Ben’s been wiring homes across Ottawa for years. He’s worked on everything from brand-new builds to 120-year-old duplexes. He’s fast, tidy, and always thinking five steps ahead. Whether it’s old knob-and-tube, aluminum wiring, or a botched DIY panel, he knows how to fix it without blowing up the timeline.
“Doesn’t matter if it’s brand new or built in 1902. I want it safe, clean, and done before anyone even notices I was there,” Ben says.
Electrical is usually where projects stall. Permits, rough-in issues, late arrivals—it all adds up. But Ben’s prep work and systemized flow keep things moving from day one.
🎤 Quick Q&A with Ben
Q: What’s the trick to dealing with older units?
“Work with the bones. You don’t need to gut everything. Just make it safe and clean without overbuilding.”
Q: How do you move so fast without cutting corners?
“Know the layout before you show up. Have everything in the van. Don’t stop moving. It’s not magic, it’s just prep.”
Q: Favorite tool?
“Thermal gun. Shows me what’s behind the wall before I even touch it. Saves time and saves drywall.”
🔧 How This Team Keeps Every Project on Track
It’s not just about hiring great individual trades. It’s about how they work together.
Ish doesn’t start without knowing when Ben will finish rough-ins. Bob times his install days with material drop-offs. Everyone on this team knows each other’s pace and plays to it.
That’s how we keep our projects inside the 30-day window. Not because we rush, but because we run lean and stay in sync.
Every project follows the same flow:
👉 Choose your finish package
🛠 Our crew starts the renovation
🏡 The unit is rent-ready in 30 days
If we miss the deadline, we pay the rent until it’s done. That’s how confident we are in the team.
💬 What Landlords Are Saying
After a recent reno in Hintonburg, landlord Alexis M. shared:
“I’ve renovated properties before and it’s always been chaos. With ReDeal, I knew who was in the unit every day. The communication was solid, the team moved fast, and the quality was sharp. It’s the first reno that actually lowered my stress.”
These Aren’t Subcontractors. They’re ReDeal.
The people behind your renovation aren’t just names on a clipboard. Ish, Bob, and Ben are part of the ReDeal crew, not hired hands from a job board. They’re the reason landlords across Ottawa trust us to get in, get it done, and get their units back on the market fast.
We don’t just build rentals that look good. We’ve built a system that works. And that system starts with the team.