About Gritwell
ONE CREW.
ONE CALL.
DONE RIGHT.
Gritwell is the work of Helal Kano Afzal, a wood and stone craftsman based in Ajax, Ontario. He built this company to bring honest, skilled trades work to homeowners and businesses across the GTA and Durham Region.
The Story
WHY
GRITWELL
EXISTS
Gritwell started with a simple observation: too many homeowners were getting burned by contractors who overpromised, underdelivered, and disappeared when things got complicated.
Helal Kano Afzal built Gritwell on the opposite principle. One crew, one point of contact, and work that gets done properly, with the right prep, the right materials, and the right attitude.
In just over a year, Gritwell has completed 100+ projects across Ajax, Durham, and the GTA, earning a 5-star rating on Nextdoor and a reputation built entirely on word of mouth.
Whether it's a pressure-treated deck in Whitby, a full bathroom renovation in Pickering, or a natural stone patio in Scarborough, Helal shows up, does the work, and leaves the site clean.
100+
Projects Completed
5★
Nextdoor Rating
1 Year
In Business
GTA+
Service Area
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How We Work
THE GRITWELL
STANDARD
One Crew
Helal runs every job personally. You're not handed off to a sub, the person who quoted you is the person doing the work.
One Call
One number, one point of contact. No chasing down project managers or waiting on callbacks from someone who wasn't there.
Done Right
We don't cut corners on waterproofing, footings, or prep work. The stuff you can't see is where quality is built.
Clean Site
We clean up every day before we leave. Your home stays livable throughout the project, not a construction zone.
WORK WITH HELAL
Free on-site consultation · No obligation · Ajax & GTA