Our experience with Sam was very good. His team was responsive, they got the job done quickly and…read moreso far, the re-roof job has solved our leaking issues. Very easy and professional to work with. Would recommend Sam and his company

We trusted them because of the positive reviews, but that turned out to be a costly mistake. I…read morestrongly recommend that others do their research and stay away from this company.

This is a professional company because they called promptly in response for a quote and then…read morescheduled an appointment only a few days later. Peter looked at the work that needed to be done and gave us an estimate. After calling a couple of other masonry companies we decided to go with Augustyn. The work was finished on schedule and the work was expertly done. We would certainly engage them again if needed and they are worthy of a five star review and rating.

This is the second time we've hired this company to do some work for us and we're pleased with the…read moreresults. Last year they did some concrete work for us all around our property and this year they replaced our roof. Even with all the rain they managed to do the work and finished pretty much on time. The crew was polite, worked hard and Peter is a good guy to do business with. We'd hire them again if we need more work done.

Guy came to survey our roof for a quote and couldn't even be bothered to take any measurements to…read morefind out where the leak was until we asked if he was intending to do that. Then never got back to us with a quote despite saying he would. This was after scheduling issues where he said he would call us when he was done with a job, never did, and then when we followed up he was like "Well you never called me". From my experience they don't seem very reliable so I wouldn't personally be comfortable with them doing work on my house.

Rich Kotowski is simply the best! Professional, prompt and trustworthy. Highly recommend…read moreAllendorfer to anyone needing any help with roofing challenges!

I had some water come in my property a couple of weeks ago, they tried to do an inspection without…read moreme being there, when my husband arrived they tried to leave without a full inspection, we called the company and sent them pictures of water pouring in, when they came out to do the work they didn't contact us yet again trying to do work without us being there, you can't trust this company, always trying to sneak and do things without the customer approval. The communication is horrible my tenants have damage and damage to my property and I am still waiting on an answer on how I will be compensated for these damages.

My experience was similar to the other 5-star reviews. We found Frankie to be prompt, honest, and…read morecommunicative. We thought his quote was fair and thorough. We had gutters that were freezing and causing water to back up into our walls. He identified the problem, cleared the snow and ice, installed a gutter heating system to prevent it from happening again, and sealed the gaps that allowed water to enter the wall. Would definitely hire again.

I hired Punch List in fall 2024 for a bathroom remodel and paid a 30% deposit. After a site visit…read moreand months of back-and-forth, no work ever started. Instead, I was asked to pay nearly $3,000 more--before anything had even begun. I canceled the contract per its own terms and requested a refund. Since then, I've sent multiple emails, certified letters, and even a legal complaint draft. No response. No refund. Nothing. I see from at least one other post from March 2025 that I'm not alone-- Mike W. on Yelp described almost the exact same experience. Same timeline, same silence, same result. This is no longer just my story--it's a pattern. I've tried every private channel to resolve this. Posting here is a last resort. I'm still open to resolving this professionally, and I'll gladly update this review if that happens. But for now, I want other homeowners to know what I experienced.

Update: (To anyone who has had the same problem, have we…read moreconsidered a class action lawsuit? There is a lot of 1 star recent reviews.) They charged me 2 cabinets that are prob worth over $2k. They charged me for a backsplash that they never included in the cost. My kitchen is not finished. Estimates were in march, they started in May. It is now July and the last worker was prob 3 weeks ago. They are now ignoring my emails. DO NOT HIRE THEM.

My wife and I were happy with the care and efficiency of the roofing crew and the integrity of the…read morebusiness.

Great job! Justin was very good to work with and the other guys were all very polite and good…read moreworkers

I hired A-1 PAM Plastering & Remodeling to perform drywall installation and paint work totaling…read moreover $7,000. Unfortunately, the experience was characterized by poor workmanship, incomplete repairs, and egregiously sloppy finishing. All of the labor was performed by a subcontractor, and at no point did the owner return to inspect the work. After initially claiming the work was complete, multiple significant issues remained unresolved. These included visible drywall seams, unpatched or poorly sanded corners, baseboards that were improperly cut and reinstalled, trim that was left broken and unpainted, dropped paint splotches left on flooring, doors, and fixtures, and a black door incorrectly repainted without consent. Furniture was also moved back against wet paint, causing damage. I gave the company *two additional opportunities* to correct these issues. Each time I was pressured to make full payment before the paint had even dried or a final walkthrough could be done. Despite these return visits, many problems remained completely unaddressed. At that point, I had lost confidence in their willingness and ability to complete the work properly. I ultimately accepted a 15% reduction (a $1,000 discount) from the total in order to bring the matter to a close. I now face the cost and hassle of hiring someone else to correct a long list of remaining problems that will certainly exceed the cost of the small discount. I would also like to point out that Yelp has filtered 17 reviews as "not recommended," which it has deemed less reliable, written by friends of the business, or sent from the same computer, compared to the reviews that made it through the filters. Combined with their poor work quality and intimidation tactics (see below), it leaves me questioning the legitimacy of many the other reviews. Worse yet, within minutes of posting this review, I received a call from the owner. Rather than take any responsibility, he began by sarcastically thanking me for the "nice review," then proceeded to yell, insult me, and claim it was unfair. I asked him whether he thought anything I had written was inaccurate or untrue. He did not say that it was. Instead, I was told that I shouldn't have posted it after we had "settled." That call reinforced everything I had already concluded about the company. My review is not about a disagreement over money--it's about warning others of the shoddy workmanship and unprofessional conduct I experienced. I cannot in good conscience recommend A-1 PAM for any home renovation work.

A-1 PAM is awesome! We moved into our condo in 2001 and from the very beginning I have wanted to…read moreremodel our master bathroom. I decided 2020 was the year to finally get this project done. Tom of A-1 PAM was the second person to call me back and he came the following Monday morning with the owner Greg to see the space. They both took pictures and measurements, had some great suggestions, and we developed a layout. A-1 PAM was the first company to send me their proposal. I was super impressed by the level of detail. It was well thought-out, precise with materials and supplies checklists, and the cost was reasonable. Included with the proposal was a floorplan and computer-generated visuals of the vanity and linen cabinet. We signed with A-1 PAM and we are so happy we did! Tom helped me every step of the way via emails the month before actual construction began and continued to provide contacts, recommendations, and tons of information throughout the process. He was always immediately responsive to my numerous emails and texts. The work started February 17, 2020, and lasted 3 weeks. The 2 installers Peter and Adam came everyday, rain or shine, very punctually at 8 am and could not have been more polite and respectful of our space. They always cleaned up at the end of each day. The craftsmanship is phenomenal. Peter in particular amazed me with his carpentry and electrician skills. The end result is absolutely breathtaking especially the sliding shower doors and much needed storage/linen cabinet. The master bathroom has been transformed in ways I only dreamed of in the past. I go in everyday and can't believe how beautiful it turned out. The dream is real thanks to A-1 PAM. I wholeheartedly recommend Greg and his team and I will be contacting them again for future projects.

We hired Kolin Group to renovate our West Loop loft and couldn't be happier with the results. From…read morestart to finish, Mike and the entire team was professional, communicative, and genuinely easy to work with. They took the time to walk us through every step of the process, making sure we understood what to expect in terms of timeline and cost -- no surprises, no stress. The quality of the craftsmanship speaks for itself. Every detail was handled with care, and the finished result truly transformed our home. They were respectful of our space, kept things as tidy as possible throughout the project, and stayed on schedule. If you're looking for a reliable, skilled remodeling contractor in the Chicago area, look no further. Kolin Group has earned a customer for life. Thank you!

Mike and Kolin Group do outstanding work. I had a large remodeling job to tackle in my 1100 sq…read more ft. condo that included: All new floors, all new kitchen, new master bath and many built-ins throughout. I had designers working on that side of things and Michael worked very closely with them throughout the process to ensure that everything turned out beautifully. Also, the excellent work Mike does comes at a fair and reasonable price. He is super responsive to any outreach and committed to the highest quality. I just can't recommend Mike and Kolin Group enough to anyone - great job and THANK YOU for everything. Just don't get too busy to take on my last step - guest bath remodel in 2020!