Truly exceptional, above and beyond: excellent communication, workmanship, and timeliness. A…read moretotally different dynamic than the typical contractor experience. Derrick helped me navigate a very challenging situation to rebuild the entire back wall of my home and attached deck due to water damage. Scope: New insulation, plywood sheathing, composite siding, soffit, and fascia for back wall. Replaced rim joist, headers, and other structural wood as needed from water damage. Re-installed windows and sliding glass door incorrectly installed by previous contractor. Rebuilt pressure treated wood deck with improved layout. Derrick's attention to detail and pride in his work translated to a solution that addressed all of my goals and helped me understand mistakes made by previous contractors. He spent hours reviewing options and brainstorming with me as more damage was uncovered and the scope had to expand as we went. Overall, could not be happier with my experience and would highly recommend.

Derrick is amazing and the guys that work for him are pros- he is VERY thorough and will actively…read moretry and troubleshoot every possible aspect to make sure you aren't getting unnecessary work done- communication is on point, he will explain everything in detail to you. Pulled out and got our siding fixed, and we thankfully no longer have the pesky leak! Would recommend highly- they know their stuff! Pricing was fair for the time and effort put in!

I had a tight schedule while I was in town to get a 50+ year old deteriorating wood fence and gate…read moreremoved and replaced. After getting several quotes and recommendations, I went with Michael Kelly, owner of Mr. Fence, to remove the 60 ft long wood fence used to separate 2 adjacent properties and replace it with a more economical chain link fence. I chose Michael because he was responsive and willing to readjust his work schedule to meet my short time frame. His pricing was also very fair and competitive for the scope of work. After the site visit and getting his formal quote, Michael and his crew was able to start work within 2 days on a Saturday. David did a great job in removing the wood fence, installing the new support posts in concrete, and cleaning up afterwards on the first day. Michael came 2-3 days later after the concrete had time to fully cure to install the chain link to the support posts and install a new gate. Throughout the process, Michael was open and accommodating to my thoughts and ideas to ensure the finished product met my expectations. He also helped me with some related minor "handyman" type repairs that was well beyond his scope of work which were much appreciated. Michael made sure the work was done right and to my satisfaction. I highly recommend Mr. Fence for your big or small fencing needs. Mr. Fence has become my preferred fence company and I have no hesitation in simply calling them and using them again.

Used Mr Fence (Michael) to install a fence and two gates. I wanted a quote to do another fence…read moreinstall on a different part of the back yard and to fix one of the gates that was never installed properly (see images). Never received a response for either.

This was my first time hiring a general contractor for a large house project, and I'm so glad that…read moreI went with Udi from Maya Construction Group. He was great about explaining each step of the process while building the mudroom addition, telling me the different design options that were available, and helping me understand any delays that popped up. The whole process went very smoothly, and the results are even better than I expected. I highly recommend them, and I will definitely be using them again if I have any other projects in the future.

We worked with Ofer and Maya Construction on a full kitchen remodel and we could not be more…read morethrilled with the results. The team at Maya took it down to the studs and built it all the way up again. The guys showed up on time every single day and our project manager Ofer stopped by every single day to check on the progress. Ofer helped us with all our selections, even with things like the faucet and sink to make sure everything worked with the space and what we needed. He bent over backwards to help us and was so responsive the whole way through. The actual contractors were fantastic. I never felt like there was a lull in the work and it was shocking how quick it felt like it got done while still being high quality work. The guys checked with me on all decisions and we are just so happy with how everything came out. I will only work with Ofer and his team on any further renovation projects. They were that good.

Dante and his team were incredible. I submitted a request for help through Yelp and they responded…read morethe same day. He provided an organized and detailed quote within 24 hours of our first conversation. The quote was very competitive with quotes we had received from other groups. After confirming we wanted to move forward with Dante's team, they started the work within one week. The team was extremely efficient and had the work done in 2 days. They were polite, professional, and knowledgeable of the process to help manage our expectations. They went above and beyond what we had asked to ensure the new grass would not be overrun by surrounding weeded areas. They did an exceptional job cleaning up the area once the work was done. Dante came back to our place outside of normal business hours to help with our maintenance and care plan. We could not have had a better experience and are very grateful for Dante's work on this.

Dante and his technician Juan have been GREAT to work with. He has given our building a new look…read morewith the upgraded fence. We have had issues for years and have always placed fixing the fence on the back burner, but as we all know, things get worse with time and it did, but they came in heard my complaints and went to work and went above and beyond expectations.

Highly recommend Chicago Porch Authority! We got several quotes and they were significantly less…read morethan the rest. We were able to upgrade to the higher end Trex and still pay less than what we would have paid with other companies using a lower tier Trex product. I was almost tempted to go with a more polished company with lots of samples and flyers on hand, but I'm so glad we didn't. Frank was incredibly easy to work with - very timely, communicative, friendly, helpful, and honest. He saved us money where he could and made sure we got exactly what we were looking for. Peter (foreman) and team were very professional, speedy, tidy, and meticulous. We uncovered a rotted support beam and a roofing issue during the deck rebuild, and Frank took care of all that as well with his roofer, and took care of the additional Trex materials that were needed after we uncovered the issues and added to the project. The extra unexpected work only took about an extra week or two to resolve. The team even poured some cement for us to fill in cracked stairs while they were pouring cement to secure the deck posts. All paperwork was handled professionally through their admin contact via email, and Frank was always accessible by phone or text if we had questions. We would definitely use them again and can't recommend them enough!

We had a great experience with CPA. Frank was detailed with his proposals and pricing was…read morecompetitive. The team of installers were professional, tidy, and did a terrific job on the installation. I would highly recommend Chicago Porch Authority!

The quality that this crew put out is of the highest standard, I can't say enough good things about…read morethis company. From the excellent communication, to the highest level of craftsmanship, our rusted dilapidated deck has been restored to even better than the original! Every detail and nuance is taken care of, this company provides true craftsmanship pride/in their work. Everything they do is by the book, up to code - They are perfection. Thanks for the phenomenal service!

They fabricated 2 metal gates for our outdoor staircase to match the existing railings. The work…read morewas great quality and service was friendly and professional. They came back after installation to install mechanisms to hold the gates open and did not charge extra for their time. Highly recommend.

Mark from Framar is straightforward, honest and forthright. They do work for us in the past, and…read morethis year came out and told us that we don't need any repairs done! How's that for a great quote? He also noticed a couple loose boards and insisted on screwing them down for me before he left. You just don't get that kind of service these days... Unless you hire these guys which I recommend you do.

JOB: Front porch demo and re-build…read more PROS: The cost was reasonable. They completed the work quickly once the work began. CONS: Communicating with the scheduling team was frustrating. After the contract was signed, we didn't get a start date until the day before (despite a few requests to confirm). This happened twice. You can expect quick and efficient work from the guys working, but don't count on it from the schedulers.

JEP construction did a fantastic job on our front porch. Fast and very thorough. We would highly…read morerecommend them. Quality construction work.

John built a large backyard deck for us. He was efficient, communicative, and easy to work with. He…read morewas super knowledgeable about the project and the end result is exactly what we were hoping for. We would definitely hire him again for future projects!

Deck 4 Me was very easy to work with. We received quick responses via email. They were very…read moreknowledgable about dealing with the city permits and regulations, and they were able to handle all those logistics. I found the whole process very straightforward and they completed the work within the time they estimated.

I had an excellent experience working with Deck4me to replace our rooftop deck. they worked with me…read moreand kept the project on track and were gracious about delays on my end. once all the approvals and permits were in place, the work got done lightning fast! the installers were also very polite. they literally tiptoed up and down the stair because my infant was taking a nap. the deck is beautiful and my 3 year old loves playing on it. I have no reservations about recommending them.

Hired JL to replace a window and siding on the back of my home and they were great…read more Our project ended up having some hidden variables, and they ended up having to do a couple additional services that they kept very affordable for the extra work. The back of my house looks good as new, and they cleaned up very well when they were done I've used them 3 times now through the years and will keep doing so!

I asked JL Contractor Services for a quote to install a power vent in the roof of my Georgian home…read more Jack convinced us that it would probably not solve the problem we intended to address and cause a new problem. I greatly appreciate his honesty and integrity. If I live here long enough to need a new roof, I will definitely contact Jack.