Wonderful to work with!! Super fast communication and patient with all the questions I had. They…read morewere reasonably priced and we were able to have our patio door and dog fun fence completed quickly. We look forward to working with them again for some more projects on our property. Highly recommend!

We had called several carpenters in the Dekalb area to remodel our outdoor deck and not only was…read moreCarpenter Bird the only company that returned our call, but they were an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish! They were very thorough with the process and costs associated with the project and they were extremely accommodating to our tight schedule. They even identified parts of our deck that were safety concerns that we were unaware of and added them to the job without extra charges. They were polite, punctual, and overall a fantastic company! You won't be disappointed!

I can't express how helpful Tim is. First - I sent out quite a handful of request a quotes on Yelp…read morefor a project to help me replace my ceiling tiles and potentially the rails. Tim was the only one who went above and beyond. He asked me great questions, was extremely responsive, answered my questions, all before even scheduling to come out. He also provided an estimated quote that we felt was fair for the labor that's involved. I will update my review with more details once we have a completed project, but my communication thus far has been nothing short of amazing and just had to post this review!

I hired Tim Tausch of Tausch Construction for a couple of jobs in my home. He did a wonderful job…read morewith both projects, a bathroom baseboard, and a bathroom ceiling. Both projects had water damage and were in bad shape. shape. He told me what needed to be done and a price for the work before he started. He was polite, and on time, and he cleaned up the space when he was done. I plan on calling him the next time I have a job that needs to be done. Thank you Tim for doing a great job, Fran W.

DO NOT HIRE THIS GUY!!!! I have just spent close to $10,000 to completey tear out everything Mike…read moreNelson did to my pool deck last fall. He has the carpentry skills of a kindergartner!! He shows up for work a couple hours a day, is argumentative and a cheat. He was on my job for several weeks and still left with job unfinished. His helper used obscene language and was scary. He does not understand how to build a deck with Azek material. He will drive on your lawn, leave a mess when he leaves, and do the most crappy job you have ever seen. My new contractor could not believe the work that Mike Nelson had done, and will accompany me to small claims court when I sue this scammer!!!! He gets one star cuz I can't give him no stars but want to!!

Unhappy after some repairs. After having trouble with the things that were "fixed" I was told that…read moreall issues were covered by the one year warranted. Now they are a no show to make the warrantie repairs... very unprofessional and very little knowledge of what they were fixing... ​

If I could give a zero I would. Sent a request for a quote and download pictures and never heard…read morefrom them. Do not use them, go somewhere else

Jim Duncan and his team at Paul Davis Restoration in Belvidere have done a phenomenal job with home…read morerepairs after a fire at our house last June. Everyone we have worked with at Paul Davis has gone above and beyond. The carpenters, plumbers, electrician, roofers and everyone else have done an incredible job returning our house to a better than before the fire state. I would highly recommend this company to anyone who needs restoration or general construction work done.

There was a fire at my home in DeKalb in 2011. It was one of the most terrifying experiences I have…read moreever been through and there were a ton of choices when it came to remodeling. I am very glad I went Paul Davis. I never had better service in any industry in my like. Particularly with their project manager/ owner Vern. He answered all my questions throughout the process and didn't was still available when the job was done when I had a minor electrical problem. He had it fixed promptly. If you ever need remodeling or restoration you won't be sorry if you use Paul Davis in Belvidere. BTW- MY HOUSE LOOKS WONDERFUL!

Homeownership is hard. It comes with decisions. BIG ONES. Decisions that are not only costly, but…read morecomplex. Making the wrong decision on a contractor can not only cost you monetarily, but can have a heavy price if the work is done cheaply or by cutting corners. This being said, roofing contractors have gotten a bad name over the last decade or so due to the prevalence of "storm chasers", or contractors that travel around, quick to promise new roofing and exteriors fully paid for by insurance and without a cost to the homeowner. There are contractors who lack integrity and honesty, and will pull any string available to get you to sign for subpar workmanship and materials, while you pay the premium. Enter Responsive Roofing. My first encounter with Ron was several years ago, when I had been in my home for a few years. At the time, I was worried about the age of my roof and had called his company to come inspect it. To my surprise, Ron told me that while my roof was older, it still had some time on it and that he would suggest coming back in the next 3-5 years to check again. I've gotta admit, I was impressed, if not a little shocked. He didn't try to use fear tactics, or sell me on something I didn't need. He spoke honestly, and gave me an understanding of the true situation and timeline I was looking at. As you can guess, this left an impression on me. Fast forward to summer of 2025. Remembering my encounter with Ron several years back, I again called him to inspect my roof and give me his fair opinion. He of course did exactly that. It was time to move forward with our project. We decided to add on improved shingles and venting, new gutters, and some Hardie Board siding to replace wood paneling that was deteriorated on the front of our house. Such a large purchase is nerve wracking, to say the least. But I cannot stress enough how absolutely ACCURATE the name of this business is. "Responsive Roofing" is not just a name. It encompasses every aspect of how Ron runs his business. From promptly answering every possible question I could have, to providing estimates and brainstorming solutions for what we wanted to accomplish, I could not be more impressed. His crews were friendly and polite, and left not a trace that they were here each day. Ron was on the job site, and was so proactive in protecting our landscaping and house exterior so that we never had to worry that something would go wrong. The finished work (see pictures) was impeccable. Every detail was perfect, and the value of our home and increase in curb appeal was everything we could have wanted in this project. Lastly, I learned SO much from Ron. It is evident that it is important to him to make sure his clients understand exactly what they are purchasing, as well as the function of each part. At no part in this process did I stress that I had made the wrong decision because Ron's responsiveness and attention to detail was so strong that I never needed to. Today, as I admire my home every time I pull into the driveway, I am so thankful that I chose Responsive Roofing. I sincerely hope that anyone in need of roofing, siding, or exterior work will consider them as well. You won't regret it!

Working with Ron at Responsive Roofing Was an easy…read moreexperience. His crew did a great job protecting our landscaping. Our new roof looks great. Ron really knows what he's doing and didn't pressure us to spend any more than we needed to. I highly recommend Responsive Roofing.

I found Erichs Carpentry contact info at Menards' 'installer center', list of local contractors…read more I had a small job of installing a new prehung metal clad door to my shed and Erich was able to schedule me within a week. Erich arrived on time and completed the job quickly, professionally and at a reasonable price. I have a shed door that closes like my fridge. No binding and a perfect seal. Erich is my new go-to for future projects of window replacement and hard wood flooring. 5*****'s for Erich George New Lenox

Highly recommended. After recent storm damage to my aluminum siding and a failing gutter that was…read moreflooding my egress window well, several larger companies told me I needed a full siding replacement--quoting tens of thousands of dollars. Erich's Carpentry took a completely different approach. They repaired the damaged siding and replaced only the affected gutter and downspout--saving me thousands. The work was done professionally, efficiently, and with clear integrity. It's refreshing to work with a local, family-oriented business that prioritizes practical solutions rather than upselling customers to the point of financial hardship.