Derek,Danny we will miss you.You have been a huge contributor to our lives.You have installed super trendy orange shag carpets(Heslop St),blue semi shag and very trendy vinyl(Thomas St) gold and then cream Berber on “The world’s worse staircase” and finally kitchen vinyl tiles (Sarah St) and more that we can’t remember.Your dedication to quality and excellence has always been accompanied with kindness and humour.Wendy you were a huge help in our most recent renovation.Thankyou .We wish you a well deserved retirement.Dont forget to honk on your way by.
~ Susan and Mac Phillips
It’s sad to hear that you are closing your doors after such a long time. For many years my family turned to Tielemans for their carpeting and flooring because of its first-class workmanship and customer service. It was our go-to-place. Recently I asked Derek if he would come to Stratford where I now live to install carpeting in my attic. He came and as usual did a great job. Growing up in Milton I remember the red brick house on Main Street before the store went in with the maple trees out front. Derek and I reminisced a couple of years ago about old Milton and how the town was back in those days. It was enjoyable going over old memories with him. I wish Derek and Danny a very happy retirement. You and your parents are and have been a great asset to the town of Milton. You will be missed. All the very best and happiness in the future.
~ Martin Bradshaw
Good cheer to all on this beautiful day!!!!! Good luck :)
~ XRdep
Congratulations Derek and Dan. Your family represented the best in flooring for many Miltonians over 50 + years. Your knees deserve a rest, I wish you all the best.
~ Roger Clement
Derek you did the carpet at our home. Dan you did the hardwood at our home. Quality is always the best value and you two delivered that always. Congratulations on your well deserved retirement.
~ Darryl and Trudi Demille
We want to wish Danny Derek and all the great staff the best of luck in all their new adventures. Mark and I have had many jobs done in our home over the forty plus years we have had out house and have always been so pleased with the excellent friendly service . Everyone will be missed.
~ Elaine and Mark Hopkins
Thank you for being family-run, a long standing member of our community, and an example to other small businesses. When I was a kid I remember Derek installing carpet at my parent’s house. He laughed and joked with me, and his upbeat attitude made a lasting impression. Fast forward 30 years, and just last week Derek installed a stair runner for me and met my wife and 2 young boys. His work has got us many compliments already. And Derek was just as pleasant and upbeat as the time I first met him. It’s a shame to see Tielemans leave their trade but I’m happy to see Derek retire. Enjoy your well-deserved free time!
~ David and Emily Gooding
Dear Tielemans family, Like the Tielemans' family our family have been in Milton since the mid fifties too. We have all seen a great deal of change over the years and have been fortunate to have had a honest hard working team dedicated to servicing the community. The proof comes from the repeated projects we have had done, we've been extremely pleased with the services Tielemans have provided over the years with many projects performed by Danny and Derek. From the convenience of your location and selection of products to available samples and excellent staff have all contributed to the over all ease of our projects. Over the years we have had carpeting, hardwood, ceramics and vinyl installed and we kept coming back to Tielemans. Both Derek and Danny's professionalism, consideration and down right friendly personalities made it a pleasure to work with them. Oh, let's not forget their staff who also provided friendly and knowledgeable service. Fortunately for us we grew up with Tielemans having some family members around the same age, so we were fortunate to have all of our home projects completed during this golden age. Although we are saddened to hear of the closing of Tielemans we want to express our thanks to you and your staff and wish you all the very best!
~ Ron and Lynda Barber
We had hardwood flooring installed in our home on the main floor. To this day, my husband talks about how meticulous Danny was in planning the install and how much time he took to ensure that everything lined up. In the end, the edging around the fireplace was perfectly matched to the profile of the stones. Where some of the grouting in an adjoining laundry room had to be replaced, the colour was mixed exactly! You are craftsmen and your work shows. Thank you! Enjoy your retirement! Your knees will thank you!
~ Buchanans
Hope this is bittersweet, not so good for us but great for you! Loved your friendly and knowledgeable service and products and will enjoy your floors for years! All the best! Thank you Danny and Wendy!
~ Sarah Purves
A sad day but hopefully all of you will have many years to enjoy your retirement…. Was always extremely happy with your service… thank you!!!!!
~ Susi Noblett
It has been a real pleasure to work with Derek and Danny and all the Tielemans staff through the years and you will be missed. I wish you a long, happy and restful retirement. I'm sure we will still you around town from time to time.
~ John King
Congratulations on your retirement. Your business was well respected in our community. Your work was top notch and my family will miss doing business with you. We wish you happiness, good health, in your rwtirement
~ Roy Smith
Huge congratulations!!!!! The Tielemans name and building is a staple in Milton and surrounding. All the best in retirement and wherever life takes you.
~ Demille
We realize this is a difficult decision. We want to express our sincere thanks for the excellent service that your entire team has provided to us over the years. Our best wishes for the future. We will definitely miss being able to reach out to you when we next need flooring products and services!
~ Roy & Debora Harrold
Hi Danny and Wendy-just want to say that we valued your committment to providing us with sincere and dedicated service. We wish you all the best.
~ Mary and Tim Grensewich
We have had 3 homes in Milton since moving here in 1975. In one house you laid one carpets; in the second you laid 2 carpets and in this house 2 carpets and one floor plus an area rug was purchased from you. The service was outstanding. Well done, Tielemans. We're so sorry to have you gone from your store. It's been an honour knowing Derek and in the final job, Danny. All the best in your futures.
~ Alan & Lee Davidson
NOOOOOOO! The only people who serviced us, when we required carpeting or wood flooring, since we moved to Milton 23 years ago. Knowing that we will not have the expertise of Derek or Danny for future requirements is going to be sadly missed. We will certainly come visit the store prior to your closing. Perhaps find ourselves some remnants that we can use to cover and protect the beautiful wood flooring that Danny installed.
~ Paul and Dianne Comeau
You have been a part of the fabric of Milton, it is a sad day to lose your exceptional service, it is too bad there are no apprentices who could learn from you to take over. Thank you for all the work you have done for me over the years. Wishing you all the best in your retirement.
~ Mike Zuccato
Great business and a great family.
~ Darryl and Trudi
Hi Danny and Wendy-just want to say that we valued your committment to providing us with sincere and dedicated service. We wish you all the best.
~ Mary and Tim Grensewich
All the best in retirement! I will miss you greatly whenever I have flooring needs. Your advice and workmanship could always be trusted! Thank you.
~ Jean Wettlaufer
Thank you for 37 years of beautiful floors in our Milton home and Haliburton cottage. We have always appreciated your commitment to excellence. The end of one era is the beginning of another. Wishing each you every good thing in your future endeavours.
~ Howard and Myrna Leaman
To everybody at Tielemans: Thank you for all your service to the Austen Family for Residential and Commercial flooring. Enjoy your retirement. We will try to drop by the Shop so that Brenda and I can thank you in person. Best regards, John and Brenda
~ John Austen
Over and above expectations. Fixed our powder room door while installing carpet. So wonderful. Enjoy your retirement.
~ Jeri and Don Campbell
Derek and Danny, we read the article about your closing with mixed emotions.....sad that you will no longer be operating on Main Street but also very happy for you with a well deserved retirement. As you know, both of you have covered every square inch of our lovely condo with quality carpeting and floor covering with the best materials but more importantly a level of professionalism that is hard to come by today. We wish you all the best and thank you for your terrific service through the years. John and Reni McDonald
~ John and Reni McDonald
Hi Derek & Danny - You will be missed. You have been a valuable part of many renovation projects over the years. I recall your Dad painstakingly stripping & restaining our stairs over 25 years ago. You should be very proud of ALL the quality work that has been done. Wishing you & your families all the best.
~ Judy & Paul Boivin
All the best Dan and Dereck. It’s been a while, but thank you for all the houses we built and office buildings. You are going to be missed. But enjoy your retirement.
~ Marlene Speck
Dan, Derek and Family, I can honestly say you guys have worked for 3 generations of our family as mom and dad used you, then Bonnie and I have used you (to many times lol) over the years and our kids to have used Tielemans as they always remembered Derek being at the house doing something for us. Wishing you all health and happiness as you start your next adventure and know that our homes are the better for all you have done.
~ Bradley Grant
Derek came to my house a few years ago and installed our new carpet in such a meticulous way, even aligning the pattern on the stairs so it would look right, something I wouldn't have even thought of. The job was done quickly and professionally. He was friendly and a pleasure to have in our home. While sad for the closing of Tielemans, I'm happy for you both on your retirement, it is well-deserved. Thanks again and congrats!
~ Mark Utter
Hi, your store will be missed. Wondering if you have any flooring left for small kitchen. Thank you.
~ June Nyholt
Congratulations on running one of the best and most respected businesses in town. Proud to say I taught you guys, along with Tony, in high school. What a great success you made of yourselves.
~ Verne O'Neil
Hey Derek! Very sad to hear you are closing. My dog's have appreciated all your special care in keeping them safe with all our runners! I wish all of you the best going forward with your next chapter! Take care!
~ Carolyn Charbonneau
Congratulations. Amazing family. Superior job on our basement stair runner. I still owe you a beer Derek. Enjoy your "retirement"
~ Joe Jurus
A great family business and fine people a great help when I lived on Court street.Happy Retirement.
~ Mike Aikenhead
We are going to miss you so much! You have been our 'go to' store for so many flooring, tiling & painting advice & jobs over the 49 years we've lived in Milton. We have no idea who we'll go to when you're gone. However, job well done, boys, enjoy a healthy, relaxing, well-deserved retirement.
~ Al & Linda Irwin
What a legacy to your community! Very bittersweet, but you should be very proud of the trust and success you worked so hard for all these years. We love you all so much! Enjoy your next chapter!
~ Carrie (Tielemans) Giles
While I haven't been a frequent or extravagant customer, I have always come to Tielemans first, and have always been delighted with the work you have done in my century farm home. The last time you were here was just before the Covid lockdown and you did a superb job installing broadloom on my stairs and second floor. Always striving to support good, local people, and your family became a Milton institution. I'm sad to see you go, but wish you all the best.
~ Susan Wood, Fourth Line Nassagaweya
We'd like to take a moment and express our extreme gratitude for all your exceptional work over the years, and just as appreciated your kindness and dedication. You're a great part of this community and we wish you the very best.
~ Pauline and Hubert LeBlanc
I was saddened to hear that you have decided to close your doors. You have been a staple in Milton for as long as I can remember. My parents Fred and Edie would always come to you first for our flooring needs. You may remember I did a little babysitting for you both LOL. Best of luck to you both on your retirement. Well deserved!! Best wishes!
~ Michelle Lippens
Dear Tieleman Family, A sincere thank you for years of dedication, craftsmanship and care you provided the People of Milton (including us)! Wishing you and your backs and your knees a much deserved retirement.
~ Fran and Bill Prisniak
Derek & Dan, Michaele and I wish you all the very best in “retirement”. The carpeting and engineered flooring that you installed in our condo unit is first class and draws lots of compliments and we are very happy with it. And we very much appreciated Wendy’s assistance in selecting the flooring and setting up the installation schedule Enjoy yourselves. You have definitely earned it.
~ Earl & Michaele Goodeve
Hi Derek & Danny it had been a pleasure having you take care of our flooring installations with such meticulous care and perfection, your parents taught you well. We all wish you the best in your retirement, your knees will be glad for a well earned rest!!! Thank you for being such good friends as well. Hope we can see you around town. Best wishes, the Petrenk
~ Maureen & Paul Petrenko
Have a great retirement guys. You deserve it and you will be missed. A great family. A great business with amazing service. Thank you
~ Cathy Gunn Wallace
Good luck and enjoy your well deserved retirement. Thanks for the great work on our house. Hit 'em straight Dan!
~ Glenn Stefureak
It's been a pleasure working with you. A special thank you Wendy for your amazing decorating talent and Danny for making sure it all came together. We wish you all the best.
~ June & Peter