I'm glad that I found Covers Unlimited to reupholster my Leather recliner. It's my first piece of furniture I bought for myself back in 1986 and a Cat did a good job of scratching it up. Susan was fantastic with everything we needed to get the job done. It was quick, they did an EXCELLENT job and it looks terrific! Price was very reasonable and worth every $. There were other places much closer to us, but I'm glad we went with them. Definitely recommend Covers Unlimited read more

Really can't say enough about how talented these people are. Swivel chairs I thought beyond repair look and function better than new and the solid brass trim on them looks as if never broken. Like a dream,,,, Accommodating too. Ordered a chair slip cover. Received, perfect fit, correct fabric. In my mind it would go to the floor but I never said that. Cover stopped at the top of the legs because they're good looking legs. Susan graciously had the few inches added AND didn't charge me more. If she cursed me after the door closed I deserved it!!. Susan I'll be back whether you want me or not! Biggest fan ever!! read more

On the way back from a wedding ceremony, I found three gorgeous Danish modern chairs in our alley. Although I was in a very, very, very adorable black satin Corey Lynn Calter dress, I jumped out of our car and dragged them into our garage. (Then I fed my pets, freshened up, and drove to the suburbs for the reception, but that's neither here nor there.) They sat in the garage for a month or so while I figured out fabric and got estimates from several upholstery joints around town. I got some lowball estimates-- mostly around $175-200 per chair, but with very little explanation of what was included in the upholstery process-- as well as some ridiculously high estimates. I was most impressed when Covers Unlimited replied not only with a very fair mid-range estimate, but also with a thorough, friendly explanation of what would be included (new foam, tightening springs, refinishing wood) and what might end up costing more (new springs if they discovered the original ones were too far past their prime to salvage). We decided to have one chair done, see how it turned out, and then decide what to do with the other two. When I dropped the chair off-- warning and full disclosure: I found it a little bit difficult to maneuver my car in their very tight parking garage, but, whatever, I didn't have to pay to have someone pick up the chair and it's not that hard to put on one's big girl pants and deal with a couple of ill-placed columns-- Kevin made me feel incredibly confident. He double-checked the direction of the stripey fabric I'd selected for the chair (duh, hadn't thought of that... just assumed they'd put it on the way I saw it in my head), asked me how I wanted to refinish the wood, explained the reupholstery process, etc. He also let me know that they were in the midst of an unusually busy time and that, under normal circumstances, a job like this would take two weeks, but I should expect three. Just under three weeks later, I got a message saying that my chair was ready and that it was BEAUTIFUL. I took an afternoon to drive down to Pilsen, renegotiated the slightly scary parking garage (not as scary the second time), and picked up my FREAKING DROP-DEAD GOREOUS, AMAZING, BEAUTIFUL chair. I didn't think the wood had looked bad or the seats saggy before I dropped it off, but I was wrong. Dead wrong. The refinished wood gleams, and the seat is perfectly plump and comfy. Oh, and they added little plastic feet to the legs to protect my floors, as well as a dust catcher across the bottom of the chair to prevent dust from escaping the inside of the chair. On the way out, Kevin and Carey noticed a little nick in one of the chair legs. They pulled up a seat for me, took the chair back to the shop and had the nick fixed before sending it back down to my car. During that brief wait, I chatted with Kevin, who-- in a totally unpretentious way-- really drove home the fact that the company does business in a super-fair way to both their customers and their employees. I got the distinct impression that I was doing business with really fair, decent, honest guys, and I'm excited about taking the other two chairs to be reupholstered. And, who knows? Maybe after the next wedding I'll find the perfect alley sofa to match our Covers Unlimited-enhanced alley chairs... read more

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After finally finding the right couch for me on Craigslist, I also started shopping around Chicago to compare quotes to have it reupholstered. From the get go, Covers Unlimited offered the best price, the best service, and the most thorough explanation of their services. While other companies were offering me $700 to reupholster and lead times of 6 weeks, CU offered me $575 and a lead time 3 weeks. My decision was easy. Impulsively, I threw a lot of random pics their way via screen shots from my Craigslist app and Sarah was ready to give me quotes for all of them. Finally when the time and budget was right, I brought in my beloved couch and they got to work. Also, a great perk was that the Discount Textile Outlet was close by in Pilsen. After checking out their shop, I was able to swing by the outlet and pic out just the perfect fabric I had in mind. Everything went smoothly and their services were like a dream. I came in to drop in the fabric I ordered and go over final details before I brought my couch in. Sarah had every picture of furniture I had ever sent her. She was so prepared and to me that meant a lot. They offered delivery services too for just $125 each way (drop off and pick up), but I decided to forgo that and rent a Zip Cargo van and enlist the help of my boyfriend. Just FYI, they only take cash or check, not open on weekends, and their hours are 7-4pm. I'm much more of a night owl so it took a little bit of maneuvering of my schedule to pick up my couch. I would gladly use their services again. I'm so happy with my couch. They did such an amazing job. I can't wait to have a bigger place so I can have more pieces done by them. read more

Covers Unlimited - My couch with some love from CU - Furniture Reupholstery Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

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I never thought that I could be so excited about beige chairs!!! Covers Unlimited did a fantastic job reupholstering my wing back chairs that I bought for a steal at $50 at an estate sale! They look brand new! Sarah is a pleasure to work with-very thorough, accommodating and patient :) I'm so thrilled with the results...so much so that I'll be bringing my couch for reupholstering in the next few weeks! read more

Covers Unlimited - Awful musky orange velvet to looking and smelling brand new! - Furniture Reupholstery Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

I reached out to Susan to recover 4 of our office guest chairs. She was very responsive and always got back to us right away via email on next steps. She was able to provide some samples on some stock fabric but we ultimately just decided to order a fabric we liked online and had it shipped to the shop. Everything was so seamless and the chairs were done in just a few days! They look like new! I would reach out to her again for another project. read more

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I got a mid-century sofa on craigslist I wanted recovered. I checked out the work of a few upholstery shops before finding Covers Unlimited on yelp. Based on yelp reviews I went with them even though I had not seen their work. My sofa arrived yesterday and I would give them 6-stars if I could. No other upholsterer's work looked as durable nor as precise or detailed as the finished piece we got from CU. Kevin excels at customer service. He returns phone calls and emails promptly. Explains things clearly. It is kind of like hopping in a time machine and going back a few decades to an era in which good customer service actually existed. I visited their shop twice so they could show me my sofa in progress. They explained various frame, fabric, and cushion options and how each option would impact the way the sofa looked, sat, would wear in the future, and how it would impact the final price. The shop was clean and their workers seemed happy and treated with respect. When they tallied the final bill it came in under the cost of their estimate. How often does that happen? They charged $945 to take the sofa down to the frame, tighten up the joints, do all new 8-way hand-tied springs, tighten the spring platform, and upholster it with welting, buttons, and zipper cushions. They also did a fantastic job of retouching woodwork. I think their price was very fair and their workmanship outstanding. read more

I was referred to Covers Unlimited by a friend of mine who is a furniture maker. He uses them for any of his projects that involve upholstery. Cary @ Covers Unlimited was really personable and went the extra mile to make sure i was happy. They have stunning attention to detail and their work is flawless. They were originally volume or business to business before but are now starting to take on more consumer business. I live in Belmont-Cragin and there are a bunch of upholstery places within walking distance of our house so i thought i would give a few of them a try for some prices. None of them seemed any less expensive than prices ive gotten in the past so i decided to call Covers Unlimited. They were less expensive than the other places around and much more friendly. The downside for me is that they are just south of downtown but it was worth the trip for the value of work that i got. Plus they are a few seconds from the highway so it isn't a huge deal. The chair and ottoman we had recovered is one of our favorites so i was glad to see it was so well taken-care of. It was completely repadded (this is one thing that good places do, and cheap ones don't. make sure you ask) and any of the loose springs inside were repaired. The legs are exposed along the front (danish modern) and are a dark walnut color. I was not expecting them to refinish the legs but they did and they look amazing. I hadn't ever realized they were bad until i saw how nice they looked afterwards. They also added nylon feet to the bottom of the wooden legs which was a nice touch. Covers unlimited does great work for great prices. It is worth the drive to take your most cherished furniture there. At the very least it is worth a call or email. Cary was great about answering questions and very prompt with returning my emails (this is a big deal to me). read more

Covers Unlimited went above and beyond to accommodate my tight schedule to get my custom leather couches restored at my summer home in Chicago. I swear they are a fine blend of MAGIC and professionalism. My leather couches were: -10 years old -severely sun damaged -had a lot of harsh wear and tear I assumed the only way to fix the leather was to simply replace it -- assumption made after receiving a hefty bill from another company earlier that summer to "restore" my couches. They looked exactly the same, stains and all. Luckily, Kevin and Steve told me not to worry and that they will have the leather back to its old self. I cannot BELIEVE how wonderful our couches look! They look BRAND NEW. No more bleached sun spots, the leather is back to its smooth soft texture and the spots and stains are completely gone! Fair pricing, stunning customer service, quick and reliable. I cannot praise the work they do for the end result enough. Do it. read more

I contacted Covers Unlimited after our usual upholstery firm was unavailable for a project. Since first contact with CU, I worked with Susan. Susan was a pleasure to work with on this project. She answered all of my questions in a timely manner and was patient, understanding and very professional. She offered quick turnaround and great pricing. We had full size daybeds and bolsters reupholstered. The end result is phenomenal. Covers Unlimited craftsmanship and attention to detail is top notch and evident in their work. I am very happy with the result and look forward to working with Susan on future projects. read more

Covers Unlimited - Full size daybeds and bolsters reupholstered by Covers Unlimited. - Furniture Reupholstery Near Me - Morton Grove, Illinois

My husband bought a beautiful leather couch pre-me, and being a Texas-California transplant, I just couldn't stand leather in the winter...not cozy, cold! I found Kevin o Yelp and because I am a loyal Yelper I trusted you people, and you never steer me wrong. I don't have words for how professional Kevin and crew are. I couldn't be more happy. I emailed him a pic and diminisions, got a reasonable estimate and set up a date. This part I loved, I don't have time to drop a piece and find out later they want 2x's what they quoted. We were a little wishy washy about if we should drop it or have them get it, and ended up due to size using thier movers. Kevin recommended Textile Discount Outlet (which I also recommend and had already seen on Yelp) and I went and picked out my fabric, based on the yardage he suggested and waited for the pickup. Once the couch was at their business I stopped by and Ruben, Kevin and I went through the project. Short story? My couch is georgous and I really feel like Kevin went out of his way to check every detail with me, he brought up alot of things I really hadn't considered. It is like I have a whole new couch. They didn't cut a single corner, now my attached cushions are even removable, and interchangeable. They are also like instantaneous when it come to communication. We had alot of back and forth about all kinds of things, and they respond to calls and emails in like 5 minutes, love it! All in all a terrific experience. I highly recommend Covers Unlimited! Thanks Kevin. read more

I had an old sofa reupholstered here and love it! Kevin was awesome! He got back with me quickly and didn't mind all of my questions (I'm new to reupholstering) I brought my own fabric and was able to have Kevin guide me on how the print would look best on the sofa. I'd definitely recommend Covers Unlimited!! read more

I had 6 mid-century dining chairs in dire need of a heavy fabric overhaul - and after much research, decided Covers Unlimited was the place to go. When you pull up you would never know they exist in the building, but upon walking in you could tell they paid attention to every detail. They offered their expert opinion on what would look best based on the frame and were done in no time. I especially liked that they covered the chairs in plastic, and the workspace was large and clean. Cary is very helpful via email and phone, and super responsive. They took these chairs and updated the look for a very reasonable price. Highly suggest this company. read more

Covers Unlimited saved our couch! Our sectional began to break apart in certain areas making our couch useless. Not wanting to purchase a new couch and redesign the space, we decided to see if restoration might work. Covers Unlimited were very responsive to our questions, prompt and professional. They picked up our couch in the suburbs and delivered it back 2-3 weeks later. The couch is like new! read more

I am so happy with my reupholstered chairs! Susan was very timely in answering my emails and questions. I have had these chairs for over 30 years and Covers Unlimited breathed new life into them. Excellent workmanship! Highly recommend. read more

I read all the positive reviews on Yelp and thought this would be a great place. I submitted pictures for a quote and had to hound the company for a response. Still nothing. Can't recommend them if they don't respond to me. read more

Had two pieces of antique furniture recovered and could not be any happier with the result!!!! I used fabric Susan had at her shop and am very impressed with quality of the work. I wanted the pieces finished in time for an event at my home and she had them finished on time with in a few weeks. Love them, will definitely return in the future and recommend to friends/family read more

I had a terrific experience with Covers Unlimited. Susan was knowledgeable and so helpful. I had purchased my fabric elsewhere and she called me as soon as they received it. The estimated time frame was supposed to be 3-4 weeks but Covers Unlimited had my sofa back to me in under two weeks. It looks great, and was a seamless experience. read more

After reading the great reviews here, I inquired about an estimate for recovering two chairs. They gave me a prompt, helpful and friendly response. I then inquired with another upholsterer, and when that estimate came back at more than a third higher than Covers Unlimited's, I gave my job to Covers. I couldn't be happier with the result and my experience. The work is beautiful. They also refinished the banged up legs of my chairs. Their turn around time was quick. Their delivery and pick up were super efficient (no windows - almost an exact time and phone calls if there was the slightest delay). I was, in short, thrilled with my experience working w/ them and with the result. I am now eyeballing everything in my home and considering how it might look reupholstered. read more

I found covers unlimited on Yelp, and they did a fantastic job with reupholstering my 10 Knoll BRNO Chairs. Kevin helped me pick the right type of leather, priced competitively, and the level of craftsmanship was fantastic. They even did some extra repairs to the chairs that were not in the original quote. Kevin was very responsive via email, and the job was completed on time. Thanks! read more

This is what I love about Chicago. There's still a little bit of old-world craftsmanship to be found, if you know where to look. Here, in a historic concrete loft, aside rumbling railroad tracks, Kevin and co. toil away--turning neglected furniture into works of art. They returned my tattered easy chairs and ottomans looking like a million bucks, for a rather reasonable price. They even offered to ship one item to me, when there was an understandable fabric mix-up. Stand-up guys running a stand-out business. I'll definitely be back, as our cats have claws, and they know how to use them. read more

Kevin, Reuben and the crew at Covers Unlimited are as nice & honest as they come. Not to mention they did a kick ass job on the two sorry chairs I found at the Salvation Army and breathed new life into them! They are now the final seating anchor that I was wanting. I'm all set to cozy up by the fire with a good book for the winter. read more

These guys are excellent! Best upholsterers in town! I will always go here for the rest of my time in Chicago (most likely forever). I had a really great experience. Kevin, who handled my account, was very lovely. He helped me bring up my stools and he got me in right away so I could have my stools back in time for a party. It was no problem that I brought in my own leather to cover them with. He was honest and funny and really cared about my job. Also the owner of the company was a real sweet guy, too, and they were both truly accommodating. These guys are great! And you should always take your stuff there. They turned around my project within a week, despite being very busy. Thanks, Covers Unlimited! You guys rock! read more

I have to say I love love this place! Kevin was fantastic, very professional and friendly. I was given a rocker for my nursery and needed it reupholstered, I found covers unlimited on yelp read the great reviews and gave them a call telling them what I was looking for. I took my rocker cushions into Kevin he gave me a quote and directed me to a large ware house of fabrics which was only a few miles down the road. There I found the perfect fabric bought it and took it right back to Kevin the same day. Kevin was honest from the start telling me it would be a few weeks but that he would stay in touch with me through email which he did, letting me know the progress. I absolutely love the finished product it looks fabulous in my nursery! Trust me even it they tell you it might take a while, it is well worth the wait, I know I will be taking more things here in the future! read more

I had cushions and an ottoman recovered. Cary was great to work with, very timely with responses, his team did a great job and priced well. At the last minute I needed help recovering the seat of the chair too, I brought it in when picking up the other items and they did it on the spot. I waited 15 minutes and they were done. Keep in mind it was only a price of wood that was used on the base but I loved the fact the did it right then. Speaking of cost, I had all of this recovered for less than the price of having the cushions covered at a spot in Lakeview 12 years ago. Highly recommend these guys. read more

Well, you sometimes CAN believe what you read. Especially right here on Yelp! I went to CU based on the 5 star Yelp reviews. From beginning to end, Covers Unlimited provided a wonderful experience for me as well. From the initial phone contact, through e-mail communications, and finally pick-up, Cary was professional, polite, friendly, and helpful. He offered great suggestions. I had a set of art deco dining room chairs reupholstered, 3 pillows made for my sofa, and a piece of fabric hemmed to drape across the back of my sofa. My order was completed well within the time promised. Everything looks great! With these few touches, I feel like I have new furniture! Thanks, Cary and Covers Unlimited! All business could profit from modeling themselves after Covers Unlimited! This is the way it's supposed to be. read more

Cary and his team at Covers Unlimited did an unbelievable job on my sun-room furniture. I brought in my partner's grandparents rattan sun-room furniture that we have had for a long time. We never had the right cushions for it (somehow got lost along the way) and had been using over-sized pillows. I met with Cary and explained what I was looking for in terms of custom made cushions and he showed me possible cushion sizes while his team measured the furniture. His prices were very reasonable and he sent me on my way with some excellent options for finding the fabric. He said once I returned with the fabric it would take about 2-3 weeks to complete the job. I found lovely fabric that did not cost me an arm and a leg (thanks Textile Discount Outlet!) I dropped off the fabric on Monday and my cushions were done on Friday!!! What?!?! I know they were working on big jobs and Cary said if they could fit in my cushions- they would but I was blown away that they not only finished in record timing, the job they did was beautiful (seriously beautiful), such a great price and back in my home looking so totally awesome! We have had guests over who can't believe how lovely that furniture looks now. Thanks again Cary and crew! If anyone has reupholstering needs- do not hesitate to use Covers Unlimited. Fantastic experience and really nice people to do business with! read more

I can't say enough about this place. I dealt with both Cary and Kevin at different times and they are both fantastic. I had a 1960s vintage, burnt orange, chair that was my Great Aunt's...it needed a makeover. It was important to me to retain the integrity of the chair, its original design, and to even select a fabric that was true to the era. WOW! I can't say enough about their knowledge, their helpfulness, just everything was top notch all the way through: 1) They gave me a prompt bid over email after I sent photos. They held to that bid even when I finally decided to pull the trigger a few months later. And the bid was completely fair. 2.) They told me about some awesome discount fabric stores but when they saw my chair in person, they also showed me a fabric they happened to have on their floor (they don't carry many at all as they stick to their business of upholstery, but they have a couple). They thought of it because it had the vintage vibe I was going for -- it was perfect -- sort of a reddish tweed that looked true to the 1960s. They cut me a swatch since I still wanted to shop for other options. I couldn't find anything that I liked more, and they sold it to me for $10/yard! An incredible deal. 3.) The final product!! I knew it was going to be good, but it was even better than I thought it would be. First of all, they finished it exactly when they said they would. So, again, they were true to their word. They absolutely maintained all the original design with it's scalloped arms and button tufted back and ribbing around the edges. It's like a brand new chair that somehow still looks authentic and not like a knock-off. It's comfortable. It's flawless. I can't even tell you how thrilled I am, and it was far less than if I had purchased a knock-off at Room and Board or some other store. I highly recommend them -- don't even consider someone else. They are true professionals (they do a lot of commercial work, industry work for designers, etc), and they are more than fair. Also, listen to their advice when you're picking fabrics. They may not be designers but they know what they are doing just based on experience. They will help steer you away from fabrics that really won't work on your piece...just trust them. Thanks to Cary and Kevin and the whole crew! LOVE my chair! :) read more

Kevin and crew were unbelievably helpful, not to mention friendly and just nice people. They completely transformed a sofa from my mother's basement to a sleek living room centerpiece. I would recommend for any upholstering work. read more

My husband's favorite chair was in dire need of replacement, and as much as we tried, we couldn't find one that he liked. So, we decided that new upholstery was in order. The team at Covers Unlimited was a dream to work with and the craftsmanship top notch. I am pretty picky, and I have to say I was beyond happy with the quality of my item. They remade cushions, restuffed and reupholstered the chair and ottoman, and it is better than new! It won't be the last time we use CU! read more

This place is great. Reasonably priced with excellent workmanship. Staff is a pleasure to work with. I went to Covers Unlimited to have cushions made for a vintage mid-century rocking chair I found on Ebay. They did an excellent job. I'll be back. read more

I just had a simple job - needed a new seat cushion for my 20 year old little office task chair. They did it in TWO days, and the chair looks brand new. I will definitely return for bigger upholstery jobs but so far I am very impressed! read more

I contacted Covers Unlimited via email about three outdoor bench cushions I wanted recovered and Kevin responded back almost immediately. Kevin and Cary had great suggestions of what material to use and I was able to go to Michaels and get the material super cheap based on their calculations of how much material I would need. I drove the cushions to their building, which was very easy to find, and they met me downstairs to pick up the cushions and material. In less time then they estimated, they were done with the work. I went to pick them up, and Cary brought them downstairs to me. The cushions look fantastic, and they also must have worked on the inside padding because the cushions are much better to sit on. I would highly recommend Covers Unlimited and would not hesitate to go back to them for any future work I might have. Besides doing fantastic work, they are really nice and professional guys. read more

My husband and I bought an old armchair from someone on Craig's list. We liked the look of it, but the springs were gone so we knew the whole thing would need an overhaul. We tried to go to a nearby furniture restorer, but luckily for us, it was closed on weekends. I decided to do a little research and found the local place had terrible reviews. But then I happened upon the reviews for Covers Unlimited here on Yelp. So we decided to give them a try. We had bought really expensive William Morris fabric in England just for this chair. I called CU to find out their hours (limited, and not weekends, so call ahead) and chatted with Cary. He put me right at ease, and my husband and I lugged the chair down there (near Chinatown). Be aware that this is not a regular commercial store, but an actual loft (imagine working in a warehouse and not living in one - snark!) in a large building with other businesses in loft spaces. It stands alone on 18th St., and you have to pull your car right up to the garage door to get it to open to the parking area. Anyhoo, we handed over our chair and fabric, got a quote, and went on our way. The guys were going to touch up the stain on the woodwork since we liked the color. Turns out the chair was full of surprises, not the least of which was that the back was tufted underneath the old upholstery. The guys let us know that some buttons would have to be put in the back to make the fabric sit correctly. Fine, fine, that's good, we said. When we went to pick up the chair, we were delighted. Beautifully done, better than we'd hoped for. The wood looked as if it had been refinished (even though it hadn't - that's a touch up job for you!), the fabric looked fantastic on the chair, and most importantly, it was comfortable to sit on. And if you're not comfortable in your reading chair, what's the point? And all for $275. Altogether, a great experience with a really nice bunch of people, trustworthy, honest, and nice to work with. Highly recommended. read more

My dining chairs were done right on time for Thanksgiving dinner and all 6 look great in robins egg aqua-blue! Thanks.

Cary refinished and reupholstered a dining table, a desk, and 8 dining room chairs for me. They all turned out great! The chairs are 60 years (+\-) old and they look brand new. I had never had anything refinished before. Expectations were exceeded. They were a pleasure to do business with. read more

Its not often you come across a place where the customer service is so good that you look for reasons to give them business. I've been on a serious decorating kick lately and wanted to recover the ugly chairs that have been sitting in my basement for the past 3 years. After researching online and comparing prices, Covers Unlimited seemed to be my best bet. Kevin greeted me right away and had someone assess the job for me. Kevin is friendly, excited about upholstery (tough to do), but more than anything, comes off as being a truly sincere business man. I was plotting writing a review after my first meeting with him because I thought he was so great, but I figured I should wait until I saw the furniture. Lo and behold, they did an amazing job a day before they said it was going to be done (less than 2 weeks). I'm now keeping the chair that I've been wanting to throw away for the past year that my dog has completely ruined because I would love to give this place my business again. I know I'm gushing, but I haven't been this impressed in a long time. read more

My first child's stained and destroyed glide chair was redone and looks amazing. Kevin directed us to a fabric store in Pilsen and we were given a fantastic price. Dropping off and picking up was no problem and one of the guys helped us unload and then load the chair for us to take home. Fantastic work and incredibly pleasant people! read more

Super impressed with this place. They have a great selection of fabrics (including lots of pretty ones that can handle high traffic and three young children!) and Susan was very good at listening to what I was looking for and narrowing down the choices. She is very professional and prompt in returning calls and emails, so doing business here was a pleasure. Our chairs were finished ahead of schedule and we are very pleased. read more

Covers Unlimited was extremely helpful and the results were perfect! Susan was such a pleasure to work with. I am very grateful for all of their help and attention to detail. Would absolutely use them again and would recommend them to anyone. I am glad to have them as a local resource! read more