Lookswell did a great job. There was a bit of a scheduling change at the end, but they were very…read moreresponsive about moving a bit quicker to hit the original deadline. I would definitely work with them again and think the quality was well worth the price!

Imagine coming home for the new year and seeing your kitchen "raining." What a way to start 2025. I…read moredefinitely underestimated how slow water damage is until what I thought was a very small leak from my upstairs neighbor grew from a 1/4-centimeter gap to over 3 inches. I remembered how much I liked Adrian when he fixed our screen door locks and painted our exterior doors, but I didn't think Lookswell Painting did any kind of mounting or cabinet repairs. After an exhausting amount of estimates and insurance calls, I finally contacted them thinking, "The worst they can tell me is 'no.'" To my delight, they agreed to investigate my cabinet sagging and the water damage. (As luck would have it, my over-the-range microwave survived and had no damage at all.) Instead of Adrian, Guillermo showed up, who was friendly, informative and easy to work with. We did have a hiccup with the microwave, which ended up being broken during the remount. That is the only reason I'm not giving this a five-star review. For consumers, I STRONGLY recommend filming and showing your electronic appliances work BEFORE any contractor arrives. It's difficult to prove that an appliance used to work (especially during a water damage repair) when it stops working mid-job. Couple other critiques were that the microwave doors were out of alignment and one set of cabinet doors was put in upside down. Although Jim (the owner) is absolutely NOT a people person and could've made a bad situation much much much worse, I respect that Guillermo was reasonably cool and Anthony (office manager) was professional and polite too. To Jim's credit, he did offer a happy medium with the microwave that my insurance would cover. I was relieved when Guillermo returned with Angel because this was a two-person job in the first place and over-the-range microwaves are heavy. Although it was obvious that Guillermo was not nearly as enthused be there the second time around, he and Angel did the job that needed to be done. He also tested and photographed the microwave remount and made sure I did too. I've walked past my kitchen and smile every time I see that the cabinet and microwave are fixed. Family came over for my birthday and also complimented the work this week. Even through the hiccups, I would still say this is a job well done and would continue to recommend them to others since 2020. While I wish it could've been a smooth repair the way the other one was, life happens. I still respect this company's work.

It has been a year since Stefan remodeled our kitchen and built a closet in our foyer. Both…read moreprojects were done at the same time, and he did a great job on both projects. Both projects have been without any issue. The kitchen project consisted of a complete remodel, replacing the hardwood floor and subfloor, installing all new cabinets, building and installing an island with range hood, running water and gas lines as needed, installing backsplash tile, installing granite countertops, installing recessed lighting, and painting. The work was great and he finished within the timeframe he gave us. He also matched the stain for the hardwood floor with the existing hardwood floor. The closet project consisted of framing out a new closet, installing closet doors, framing out and installing cabinets above the closet for additional storage space, and painting. We have an older home, which means that remodeling projects can be complicated by unexpected or unanticipated conditions. But Stefan and his crews did a great job. We were pleased with the results when he finished, and we are still pleased a year later. Great quality, great value, and overall great service.

I hired Alpha House Construction to remodel the house I purchased. Unfortunately, my experience was…read morevery frustrating from start to finish. Stefan was very difficult to work with throughout the project. A large part of the battle was constantly having to argue with him because he acted like it was his home and his decisions mattered more than mine. Mid project my $800 Kohler shower head went missing. Instead of taking responsibility or helping resolve the issue, Stefan tried to blame me for it, and I ended up having to repurchase it myself. Later, when I started having issues with the plumbing work, Stefan sent his plumber out to look at it instead of coming himself. As the general contractor on the job, I expected him to personally come see the issue and take ownership of what was happening rather than passing it off to someone else. Over time, I started experiencing repeated backups, bubbling toilets, and drainage issues. After continuing to deal with these problems, I learned that the a pipe that was installed by Alpha House was back pitched and holding water and waste instead of draining properly. When the plumbing was inspected, standing water and sludge were visible in the line, but I was still told everything was normal and there was no issue by Alpha House. I trusted that advice at the time, but the problems continued. Since then, I have had three different plumbers inspect the line, and all three told me the installation was incorrect. I was told the pipe was improperly pitched and that at least one of the fittings was not installed correctly. I am now stuck paying THOUSANDS to have the piping redone because the original installation was not done properly in the first place. What is most frustrating is not just that the work appears to have been done incorrectly, but that the issue was clearly visible on camera and Stefan still dismissed my issues instead of being addressed. Based on my experience, I would not recommend Alpha House Construction.

High quality work. From quote visit to payment. Cleaned up everything. Started when they said they…read morewould.

We were careful when selecting a painting company to complete our recently updated basement,…read moreseeking quality and value. Petr and his team completed a ~400 sq ft basement finishing project in our come within about 2.5-3 days. From the moment we called to the time the work was completed, it was about 1 week start (quote sent and reviewed) to finish (work completed and paid). They sanded and perfected trim and recently replaced drywall, and primed and painted walls, ceiling, and trim. They were able to use the specific paint brand, quality and color that we selected without a significant price increase. We felt they offered a great value and we appreciated that they offered a discount for cash. Petr came in the beginning and at the end to ensure we were satisfied with the work quality. Sharing a few photos of completed work for a sense of interior quality, as many projects featured here are of exterior paint projects or in-progress projects. Overall, we recommend Signature Paint and we would work with them again on future projects.

McMaster Painting continuously delivers excellent quality and customer service. This past job was…read moremy third time working with McMaster (and definitely will not be my last!) So thankful to have found an amazing company to count on for all of our painting projects. Kevin, Nikki and the whole team are just the best!!!

They responded quickly to my inquiries and were up front with all pricing. Job was done well…read more Quality work at a reasonable price like they always say. That's a good combination. Would recommend.

We decided to wallpaper our bathroom, we were motivated by the current trend to turn these spaces…read moreinto little jewel boxes. We've papered in the past and understand the challenge and decided this time we would hire a PRO. Thankfully we found the right one w/ MWW. The team did an amazing job, we are so impressed w their work.  They were on time, completely knowledgeable and left the place super clean. I am a small business owner and understand the challenge of putting together a strong team and this team is a solid A +

Like many of the converted condos in the West Loop, we had a 3/4 wall for the second bedroom. In…read moreorder to make it more rentable we wanted to finish the wall - but knew that the uneven beams pipes, and sprinkler placement, would be a challenge. Mike and his team were able to do a really nice job and the room is quieter and looks super sharp! Pics of the final product and process, below!

Jorge fixed our basement after flooding! He was able to show up quickly, gave us a competitive…read moreestimate, and was able to start work promptly. He and his team expertly installed our new tiles, patched our dry wall up like new, and did an amazing job w/ finishing and painting. He and his crew was easy to work with, did a great job, and finished the project on time. Would definitely recommend their services!

Jorge did a a kitchen remodel for me. He installed back splash, put up new lights, installed…read morepaneling on the island, and helped to find a great team to replace and install new counter tops. He also installed new interior doors. Working and communicating with Jorge was very easy! He picked up many of the materials, especially the heavy items which was very convenient and helped tremendously given this was in a condo building with steps. Would definitely use Jorge again for future renovations!

Excellent service from beginning to end. Radu from Special floor quoted us a fair price, arrived…read moreon time and early and completed the job with the most care and professionalism I've seen in a while. We are very happy with the result. Thank you Radu and Special Floor crew.

Radu and his crew did an amazing job on our floors. We had existing hardwood in a poorly taken care…read moreof house and we wanted to extend the hardwood on the adjoining rooms (one room on each side of the original hardwood) and they laced it in beautifully that you honestly can't tell where the original wood ended and it wasn't obvious that this hardwood was added on afterwards (see picture - during installation and before the staining of course). He communicated well and we were able to text him any questions and he was very timely in his response. He also was on time with his estimated time from the quote. His price was also literally HALF from one quote I got, and still thousands less than another two quotes I got and the quality was still excellent. Now to update some other parts of the house to match this beautiful and updated floor!

Absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish! The team at Spuhler Painting & Renovations…read moredelivered exceptional quality and professionalism. They were punctual, respectful, and very easy to communicate with throughout the entire project. Their attention to detail is truly impressive -- clean lines, smooth finishes, and flawless work on both walls and trim. They took great care in prepping the space, protecting floors and furniture, and cleaning up thoroughly each day. It's clear they take pride in their craft and don't cut corners. What stood out most was the honesty and transparency. Fair pricing, clear expectations, and consistent follow-up to make sure everything turned out perfectly. Our home looks fresh, updated, and beautifully done.

Bill and Gilbert were great to work with and the result is perfect! We live in a loft with all…read morekinds of troublesome areas to reach. Gilbert managed to do it all in one day. The areas were spotless afterwards! You would never know he had painted! Super job!!