My husband and I decided to have a deck built onto the back of our house, and knew we'd have to…read morefind a reliable contractor to built it. We did some footwork and scheduled three contractors to see what it would cost. From the beginning, R.A. James was our first choice. First of all, they were on time. This may seem like a minuscule thing but when you've only a few hours a day to get all your errands done, it's super important that your contractor values your time. They were straight forward and upfront while being friendly. We got our estimate within 24 hours and after receiving our other estimates, determined that we felt best about R.A. James and asked to start in about 3 weeks. He agreed that with that time frame he could get our permits approved (the city of Berwyn is the most persnickety about permits). I have to say, I was hesitant about having strangers in my home and turning my backyard and kitchen into a construction zone. As expected they were on time every day, but what really impressed me was how unobtrusive they were. Each day the project manager would ring our doorbell, greet us and let us know what they'd be doing that day, if they needed access and that was it! They also took great care to use the existing finishes on our windows so that the flow to our deck would be flawless. We wanted to add a sail shade while they were building-- "no problem." We decided to add a lamp and therefore needed an electrical outlet--"sure." Our fire table is 200lbs -- "let us help you with that." They were courteous and even more than that--fast. It took 1.5 weeks start to finish and that included Berwyn coming out to check the depth of our posts, 2 rain days, and both the electrician and the stone mason to reconstruct our brick. It was so painless, the price was competitive and the finished product was flawless, I couldn't be happier and would recommend using them for any project you might have in mind.

Matt and the guys have done multiple projects over the years. They just finished our last 2…read morebedrooms. Painting,closet doors, and floors were refinished. Excellent work at a good price. I would highly recommend this business to anyone looking for a quality contractor. All our issues were promptly resolved. Give them a call for your home improvements. Tom J.

Clear Oak Construction does really top-notch, dependable work. Mike strikes me as someone very…read moreknowledgeable and experienced in all carpentry-related matters, as well as other aspects of construction. He is also good at solving problems and great at communicating, including responding quickly, having the patience to answer lots of questions, and can explain things in a way that someone (like myself) who knows nothing about carpentry and construction can understand. Clear Oak Construction designed and installed an access hatch to allow me to access the attic in my garage. They also repaired the molding and metal trim surrounding my garage door, which had been severely damaged from a run-in with my car. When I first contacted Clear Oak, Mike responded quickly and made time right away to come out and give me an estimate. He bid out the work at a very reasonable rate and his crew got the job done right the first time around. I will definitely use Clear Oak Construction again next time I need a skilled carpenter, or have a renovation or construction project.

Over the past year I have had Mike at Clear Oak work a number of important jobs at my place of…read morebusiness. Firstly he and his team built out a clean room where we now manufacture our products, which are distributed around the country. I really was not quite sure exactly what materials should be used for the project, but Mike made some suggestions, both in terms of materials and layout, that made a lot of sense. After that project was finished we had Mike build out our storefront. Again he made some great suggestions as to lay out, things I had not thought of, and the storefront turned out better than I had imagined it. About six months later when we took over the second floor Mike finished out our offices and stock room. He also added industrial shelving in our small basement, which added a lot of extra shelf space, and even built us a small photo studio area in which to take product shots. Mike pretty much took our spaces from shells to finish. Not only did he provide excellent guidance through the whole process, he was easy to work with and unlike a lot of contractors actually showed up for work each day. Over the past couple months, after having finished the second floor, we had Mike come back and expand our clean room to over double its original size. The newly expanded clean room came out simply great and has added a lot of productivity to the operation. I highly recommend Mike and Clear Oak for your construction project needs. Mike takes time to understand his customers' needs and when the scope of work changes, as it did several times for us, he adjusts accordingly and gets the job done in a timely and quality way. We probably incorporated more of his suggestions than we ever would have thought of ourselves -- and that made a huge difference to our finished product. Mike understood that we were experiencing a tremendous amount of growth, and helped us most effectively plan our build-outs with that in mind. I could not be happier with our new headquarters.

Last summer, I bought a condo that required a rehab, which needed to be completed by a specific…read moretime frame. AC Abatement was instrumental in getting the job done. They refinished the majority of the flooring, installed the bathroom vanities and lighting, completed all of the requested drywall alterations, along with completing various additional tasks essential to the proper completion of the project. Couldn't have done it without them. Kudos to AC Abatement!

I looked at 10 different businesses to replace my rear sliding patio door. It wasn't a big job but…read moreDaniel made me feel like my project was the most important. When put into comparison to all of the other companies I spoke to he was the best when considering the work being done and price. The door installation went very smooth and trouble free. This is the first place to go for a remodeling job. Very good!

BEWARE OF THE BAIT & SWITCH! Initially Oscar comes across friendly and seems trustworthy. However,…read morethe reality is he over-promises & under-delivers and is not responsive when he's chasing other big jobs. Also, his admin assistant/scheduler (his wife) is very unprofessional and his helper is sloppy (and barely speaks English). Oscar wasn't licensed in Chicago or Illinois until complaints were filed with City of Chicago - Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP). Any cost savings are not worth the hassle of dealing with an unreliable contractor. Also, it's not a good sign that they change their company name to escape litigation and to hide from negative customer reviews. They've had 3 company name changes: 1. Ramirez Painting & Construction 2. Ramirez Construction 3. O.R.Z. Construction

ORZ Construction did a amazing Professional Job on remodeling my studio I would highly recommend…read morecontracting them for Your Property they did good quality work they were also on time and responsive great People and very professional.

John and his team Renovated our kitchen and filled with a back deck back in 2018. They did a…read moreterrific job, kept under budget, and stayed on schedule - I'm pretty remarkable stuff in this business. In addition to ending up with a beautiful kitchen, we were very pleased with John's availability, demeanor, and commitment. That's just one example of the lengths to which he and his team will go, they built us a temporary kitchenette while the work was going on, sparing us the expense and hassle of having to move out or order delivery throughout the process. All in all, Just Builders is wonderful.

Just Builders is the best! I found them to be honest, kind, and hardworking…read more We did a complete gut rehab last summer of our basement. We had water issues before so we added drain tile, aluminum wall studs, water resistant drywall, ect. We upgraded to an energy star hvac system. We moved the laundry room. We put in four large egress windows. We added two legal to Evanston code bedrooms. We added a family room. We added a full bathroom. It came out beautifully!!!! We also have not had a drop of water this whole spring or summer. (Even through those huge storms!) Response time was fast. Explanations were thorough. And in regards to Natalie......I think that she was new to having projects done in her house. Seeing as she did not have a time table, yes, it is logical to finish roof construction and framing and other such projects. Ron was showing respect for his crew. Oh, and regarding Ron's appearance? He is a Mennonite carpenter. So.....yeah.....he has a pretty big beard.

You need a good plumber like you need a good barber or a good mechanic. Complete 7 Construction is…read moreworld class. Highly communicative, direct, & fair. They work quickly, efficiently & provide keen insights. I had an old cast iron drum trap that was on the verge of rupturing. Angel came out & fixed the issue. If you're on the fence about using this company, don't be. They're world class.

Angel has replaced our floors and helped with some handyman work around the house. He is fairly…read morepriced, very responsive and honest with you. He will come forth with all options and pricing (quick fixes, repair or replace) and help you make an educated decision. He will also tell you when not to spend money, which is very valuable advice in some scenarios.

I called the Maintenance Experts to fix a hole in my siding roof area…read more There was a bit of a miscommunication at the beginning but the staff at Maintenance Experts made up for it. I was able to get a quote the day after my email request. The job was scheduled for less than a week later. Overall, I'm happy with the work completed.

I contacted the company for kitchen tile replacement and wall backsplash. The company never…read moreresponded.