We're genuinely surprised to see any mixed reviews for Revive. We can't recommend them enough! It's…read morerare to find a contractor you trust completely, along with all their subcontracting teams, but Ohad and his crew have earned that trust across multiple projects in our home. Ohad is an honest thought partner when it comes to design and overall project management. He'll tell you straight where it's worth spending and where you can save. And his team is hardworking, honest, and reliably on schedule (and mostly on budget!). We have also had the opposite experience of some of the warranty comments below. The team has ALWAYS come back promptly to finish final details/punch list items until we're happy with the project. And, they stand by the quality of their work. For example, after refinishing our floors, we noticed some marks that weren't quite right. Ohad agreed immediately that it wasn't up to his standard of work and sent a team to fix it, no pushback at all. The team tried a "quick" fix at first which was better, but not perfect. Without us even asking to fix it again, Ohad said it still wasn't to his standard and the solution was to rework the entire area. Due to some personal scheduling conflicts that made it hard to have workers in the house, we asked to delay for a few months past project completion and he was completely understanding... told us it would happen on our timeline and just asked for some notice before we'll be ready so he can schedule the team. That kind of accountability, owning a mistake and working around our needs to fix it, is exactly why we trust him so much. Plus the incredibly high standard of work on everything that went perfectly smoothly! We won't risk anyone else working on our home at this point.

Revive's warranty was worthless, and the project management was poor…read more THE PROJECT MANAGEMENTS PROBLEMS: I hired Revive to replace granite kitchen countertops with quartzite at a cost of about $9,000. The new countertops were installed in October 2025. The design and fabrication of the countertops was very good. The installation crew seemed to be extremely competent - but see the warranty issue, below. The demolition and stone installation took place on a Monday. The plumber disconnect everything, but was not scheduled to return. He was able to come back Tuesday evening. We were reusing the previous faucet, since it was fairly new, but he discovered that either he or the crew had lost a critical part. He went to Home Depot to get another, but they don't sell it separately. I had to go to Home Depot and buy a new faucet. After he left, I discovered a huge leak inside the cabinet. He returned the next morning and fixed it. The stone crew were professional seemed competent (but see the warranty issue, below). But they forgot to bring stone sealant with them and didn't return with sealant until Wednesday, causing unnecessary delay as I could not use the countertops at all until they were sealed. I emailed Ohad of Revive about these and other problems, just so that he would know, not asking for anything. He acknowledged that the work was not up to their usual standards. He said he was mailing me a gift, but nothing ever arrived. I assumed he sent it and it got lost, but I appreciated the gesture which I took to be an apology. WARRANTY ISSUES: By April 2026, about six months after installation, my stone had became discolored in two places. I provided photos to Ohad and told him my theory that the the crew missed these spots when they sealed the countertops. The manufacturer of the sealant used on my stone states in its information sheet that the seal will last "years" against oil, water, and grease. I had gotten discoloration after just a few months. The stone crew told me during installation that their work was guaranteed and that anytime I needed them to come back, they would do so. But when I sent the photos to Ohad, he responded with this: "Natural stone requires periodic maintenance, including sealing and care over time. This type of ongoing upkeep is the responsibility of the homeowner and is not part of our warranty or scope of work. It would not be reasonable for us to provide continued maintenance of the surface after installation." None of this applies after only six months! I asked Ohad what maintenance he thought I should have done, but he did not respond. I had a stone care company look at the discolorations. The technician said that he would have used a different sealant on my stone. He gave me a product that pulls moisture out of stone, which mostly removed the discolorations, and I sealed the areas. The discoloration that I was able to remove has not come back. CONCLUSION: By using Revive, I got poor product management and a warranty that was just a sales pitch not backed up by any integrity. If I had gone directly to the stone fabricator, I would have at least had a warranty.

Jim and his team at Independent Remodeling were fantastic to work with and we love the results…read more Jim was flexible and worked with our schedule to help us put together what we needed in our basement. He helped provide advice and answered questions quickly throughout the process. Our project was completed on time and within budget. His staff was very friendly and easy to work with as well. Very professional throughout the experience. I would definitely recommend his services for anyone looking into a similar project.

My litmus test for any contractor is this: Do they show up when they say they will? With…read moreIndependent Remodeling the answer is Yes. Just as important, Jim, the company leader, was a good listener who cared about our project. He guided us through the planning process. In turn, once decisions were made, materials selected, and schedules coordinated, the Independent Remodeling team performed above our expectations. They were responsive, creative, with attention to every detail. We enthusiastically recommend Independent Remodeling. ​​

Hired this company to stain my deck. Stain came off before the year was up. I contacted them and…read morethey are currently retaining the deck. Fingers crossed it stays this time. Happy they are honoring their work.

I just wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude to Boti and his entire team at Expressive…read moreConstruction. They literally transformed our home into something we are so very proud of. Boti was always attentive and receptive to our needs and went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. I would highly recommend him as your go to guy for your construction needs.

We had an excellent experience working with GS Construction on our primary bedroom and bathroom…read morerenovation. From the very beginning, they were incredibly thorough and transparent in outlining the scope of work, budget, and timeline. Everything was clearly communicated upfront, and they delivered exactly what they promised. When new things inevitably popped up during construction, we discussed our options and associated costs before proceeding. Throughout the project, Greg, Caesar, and Patryk were proactive, responsive, and easy to communicate with. They were always available to answer our questions, address any concerns, and kept us informed every step of the way. When we had follow-up questions after the renovation was complete, they were just as responsive and addressed our concerns quickly. We also really appreciated the care they took with our home. They went above and beyond to protect our living space during construction and did a fantastic job cleaning up afterward, which made the entire process much less stressful. Most importantly, the quality of their work is outstanding. Their craftsmanship and attention to detail are evident in every aspect of the finished project. We couldn't be happier with the results and would highly recommend GS Construction to anyone looking for a reliable, professional, and detail-oriented contractor.

A spectacular experience from beginning to end. Greg & Patryk are attentive, communicative, and…read morevery detail oriented. They put significantly thought into every piece of work and help resolve any lingering concerns in a timely manner. They were on site consistently and worked to finish the project in a very reasonable timeline. I would highly recommend their work to anyone looking to complete a full kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom renovation. https://gs.construction/projects/arlington-heights-home-remodel-2

An exceptional experience with a phenomenal contractor! We…read morehired Mirek for a kitchen renovation in our turn-of-the-century Chicago greystone, and the results are well beyond our expectations. Kitchen remodels can be incredibly stressful, but Mirek and his team made the entire process smooth and worry-free. From start to finish, Mirek was incredibly professional, highly responsive and very knowledgeable. He took the time to understand our space, offering excellent suggestions that improved our cabinet layout and functionality. His crew, Christian and Lucas, were true craftsmen. They were professional, efficient, tidy, detail-oriented, and clearly took great pride in their work. They understood the unique challenges of a 120+ year old house, solving every issue. We are happy to have chosen Mirek and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a top-notch general contractor.

Miro redid our kitchen and half bath and we're thrilled with the results. We got a few quotes and…read moreultimately went with Homewise Remodelers because the price was reasonable and Miro was so thorough in walking us through our options. He helped us select cabinets and worked through several versions of the kitchen layout until we were happy with it--we were easily able to swap out cabinet layouts and finishings, like adding a farmhouse sink. His crew were reliable, on-time, and respectful of our property throughout the remodel and we appreciated their attention to detail. They solicited our input on decorative details and were quick to fix things we didn't like, e.g., the location of kitchen cabinet pulls. We felt they treated our home as they would their own. The project even wrapped up a few days early. We would absolutely recommend Homewise Remodelers and choose them for future projects.

Kiril and his team remodel my bathroom and only thing I can say-THANK YOU for making my bathroom…read morelook so beautiful!! His ideas and customer service is excellent and I would recommend his team to anybody!!!

I would highly recommend Kiril and Illinois remodel. They rehabbed my Kitchen and bathroom within…read morea certain budget and did a beautiful job. Most importantly, he would communicate and show pictures of what was happening all along the way. Whenever there were issues, we worked together to come to a solution that fit my style and budget with his high quality standards. They were clean and respectful of the work area and multi-day projects. The team was very personable and I felt very comfortable with him and Sofia working together for contracts, work orders and alone in my home. Would highly recommend!

I will agree with the sentiment of the other less positive reviews that communication can be…read morelacking at times. I had my closet redone and ordering a custom door took longer than it should have (not their fault), but the communication while waiting for was lacking. I assume this is because they are a small shop and pretty busy not out of malice or incompetence. THAT BEING SAID. I had a great experience with DBR; the crew was considerate, kind and clean. They worked hard and did a good job. They completed many tasks adjacent to what I had asked for in the remodel. Overall I am very pleased with the work they did and I would use them again. I also was satisfied with the price of the renovation -their price came below another quote I had gotten.

The experience with DBR was fantastic. James, Alex, and Adrian were extremely communicative,…read morefriendly, and true professionals. We were preparing our condo for sale and needed to update the place to look a little more modern. DBR provided much attention and care to every last detail. Our built-ins and kitchen cabinets looked brand new after their refinishing. The marble surround on the fireplace was meticulously placed. The walls were buttery smooth after their paint job. Our master bathroom was not a complete gut, just a mini-refresh. DBR was able to run the plumbing to accommodate a double vanity in no time and run the electrical to allow the mirror to function properly. DBR's quote was extremely competitive to other contractors we reached out to and I'm grateful we found them. Would gladly reach out to them again for work in our new home! Thanks, DBR!

What can I say except this place (actually it's people) are fantastic. We were looking for someone…read moreto fully remodel our bathroom so we started researching places near by. Got a few quotes and then Paul appeared. He did not just give us a quote, he gave us a vision. After discussing it, we decided to move ahead. After a few weeks we had a new "rest room" that rivaled any we've seen on our travels. My son said he felt like he was on vacation when entering the room. We were so happy with it that we proceeded to update our hallway. Now we are planning for a full kitchen/dining/living room remodel. The work force is so respectful, thoughtful and kind that we wouldn't dream of going anywhere else for our remodeling needs.

We hired Paul after meeting with several contractors and were blown away by his vision and…read morerecommendations. He renovated our kitchen beyond anything we could have imagined. His crew was punctual, professional, and kept the space remarkably clean. We stayed in the house during the renovation, and the entire process went far better than expected. Truly top-notch work.