Very nice family owned business, right in our suburb! My husband and I wanted to pull up the…read morecarpet in our living room/dining room and have our hardwood floors redone. We got a referral for a local service from our home warranty company and made an appointment for a free estimate. Mike came out, examined our space and showed us samples to choose from. Because we have two cats, we were very concerned about what to choose that they wouldn't scratch or damage. Mike took his time and explained our options. Their pricing was very reasonable and they even took a bit off the price because we ripped out and removed the carpet ourselves. We scheduled the appointment and Ted, who turned out to be Mike's dad, arrived on time on the day we scheduled and got right to work. Another son, Jason, arrived later and helped his father. Originally we were quoted two days to completion, but even with three coats of finish, they were able to complete the job in one day as Ted first indicated they would. It's a beautiful satin finish that we're very happy with. We highly recommend their service and plan to use them again for other rooms.

Five-star service from a 5-star company great job (Tudoor) or (Ted) I hope I spelled his name…read morecorrectly. Came in and did our floors in one day. My wife and I are very pleased with the job. I would recommend them to anyone that needed their floors done. We try to use Skokie-based business to give back to the community we live in. It was wonderful to find this particular business because it's family-owned and operated. Keep up the good work Gold Standard!!!

Lisa came here a week ago and made suggestions which all were ones we had never thought of. I was…read morecomfortable with her because she is so easy to talk with and she did listen to me on every single change. She puts a brand new perspective into a home that a homeowner wouldn't even think of!! I can't thank her enough. She came back one week later (yesterday) just to make sure everything was looking good. I so appreciated that because I do believe in first impressions when walking into a home that you are thinking of buying. I now have peace, which is always priceless, because of Lisa. I know that this is the best this home has ever looked!! We love what she did and she uses what you have and the only suggestion was new hand towels, which we needed anyway. Small price to pay for all of her help! So thank you, Lisa. We now can move to the next step; showing all this hard work and selling it:) Susie

Our home sat on the market for several months before we contacted Lisa. Lisa's wisdom and vision…read morehelped sell our home within a month. She and her staff transformed our home using cost effective solutions that showcased our home's potential. My only regret is that we didn't call Lisa sooner! Patricia B

My fiancee and I were not only on the house hunt, but also a realtor and mortgage consultant hunt…read more We were given Estela Flores' contact information after she was highly recommended to us by a friend. Since we were first-time home buyers, she set up a pre-qualification meeting to get to know us better. During this time, she patiently explained and familiarized us with the different mortgage loans options available, how the loan approval process works, what forms and paperwork were necessary, and tips on how to improve our credit scores. She knew everything inside and out after working in the mortgage industry for nearly twenty years. Once the first "big day" arrived (placing an offer), Estela was available to us for any questions via the phone, email and text. She was always easily within reach. Since we were buying and requiring an FHA loan, we feared and dreaded the process with the idea that it would take forever with such little time before the closing date. Estela's employer, Platinum Home Mortgage Corp., was extremely fast in getting all of the necessary work done for our building to become FHA approved and have our loan processed. Estela is now a great friend and I highly recommend her to anyone who is need of a mortgage consultant.

Talk about excellence, trust, reliability, friendliness and everything else you need when you are…read morein the process of purchasing a home, Estela is definitely the person to consider. My husband and I went to her by reference and our expectations exceeded to infinity and beyond. Me being a broker myself I had dealt with a lot of loan officers in the past but Estela is definitely fabulous and I will definitely be recommending her to everyone of my clients and friends.

Linda recently staged our home for sale. It was amazing to see the transformation of our home with…read morethe touches and changes she brought in. Me and my husband thought, "Why didn't we do such-and-such change to the house before?" about many of the changes she made. During her initial walk-through, she noted some changes she would make based on how a buyer would think about certain things--things I have not and would never even have thought about! Our home received eight offers and quickly went under contract after the first weekend of showings. I have no doubt that the home showed so well due in part to the wonderful touches that Linda made. I would highly recommend anyone selling their home to get in touch with her!

Linda "staged" my townhouse before i put it on the market. It was done so well and looked so good,…read moreI didn't want to sell it anymore. She knew exactly what each room needed and went to work. My townhouse sold in under a week and I think alot had to do with her "staging" expertise ! I would recommend Linda to anyone, she's the best !

I had the pleasure of working with Melinda when I moved into my new apartment. I was essentially…read morestarting from scratch and needed all new furniture. I have an eclectic taste in furniture that Melinda was not only able to find great pieces for she was able to make them all work together. The aspects I found most useful were: * She found a custom furniture maker that not only saved me money, it was cheaper than similar store items, but I also got EXACTLY what I wanted. * She found very cool, chic multi-use furniture I didn't know existed * Melinda transformed my place from a white wash to a palette of subdued, exciting colors that enhance the vibe and pleasure of being home. * she's flexible on what she provides, she'll did anything from picking out paint colors to actually doing the shopping and even picked some items up from the store and delivered them. Melinda is the best! * She's is very sensitive to price considerations and comes up with options across the cost spectrum. * Melinda is very creative, she had ideas and suggestions that I wouldn't have thought of in a billion years. She incorporates so many elements seamlessly, like color, finish, texture, style. * She makes it fun and easy... not sure how, but she completely eliminates the stress and makes it fun! * I had a problem with some furniture I ordered, endless delays on delivery. Even though Melinda had finished my place several weeks earlier she got on the phone and a few days later I had my couches and a discount! Melinda took away every unpleasant aspect of the process and I actually enjoyed myself. And even better... I love my new apartment! So does everyone who sees it. I highly recommend Melinda.

I moved into a beautiful loft on the top floor of a high rise building with an ocean view of Fort…read moreLauderdale Beach, Florida. However despite the ultra modern design of the apartment itself, and the beautiful views, it just didn't feel like home. I was referred to Melinda from Mistura Interior Design. I needed some major help with color and with furniture selection...and I had a pretty strict budget. Melinda walked in and immediately began to do an assessment of my apartment...her wheels were turning before I even said a word. She then got to know me and a little bit about my personality over some chai tea and scones. Melinda was able to re-arrange and mix some of my existing furniture with some new pieces...thus making everything look new. Then, with the right colors, my loft was transformed. I couldn't believe how warm and at home I felt after Melinda's work was complete. She transformed my loft in a weekend! I believe that the key to her amazing design is that she gets to know your personality...and bases her work off of each of her clients unique personality characteristics. Thank you Mistura Interior Design for transforming my loft. I highly recommend your work to everyone I know!

I recently had the floors in my home redone, and I cannot say enough good things about Total…read moreKitchen and Bath and the business owner Caroline! From the very first consultation to the final walk-through, the entire process was smooth, professional, and enjoyable. Caroline really took the time to listen to my vision and offered expert guidance on materials and design options that matched both my style and budget. Their showroom was impressive, with a wide range of choices -- I never felt rushed or upsold. Caroline was incredibly knowledgeable, especially when it came to helping me choose something durable without compromising on aesthetics. My floors now look absolutely stunning -- warm, modern, and completely transformed. Guests keep asking who did the work! I'm so impressed that I've already started planning my kitchen remodel with TKB. If their floor work is any indication, I know I'm in great hands. I genuinely recommend TKB to anyone looking for high-quality remodeling work, a professional team, and results that speak for themselves. Thank you for making my home feel brand new again!

I had a very unpleasant experience with this place. Lot of miscommunication and was very unhappy…read morewith service. They have nice stuff, but for me service is very important.

This review is for soundproofing and related work, only…read more In early 2015, I had saved up enough cash to move forward with soundproofing my Lakeview condo. I was (am) in love with my (then new) home, but knowing everything that my upstairs neighbor was doing - including feeling the vibration of his phone, the thud of his heels rattling my glassware, and knowing not just when he was flushing, but also urinating, was just a little bit TMI, and I found it impacting my quality of life - partly because my blood would boil with every vibration - and the disturbances were affecting my sleeping patterns as well. I knew I had to do something about it, and I knew that, while this would be an expensive undertaking, that my quality of life was at stake. (I know I sound dramatic right now, but the struggle was real!) I called Dave at Chicagoland Renovations, as well as another reputable soundproofing organization and received estimates from both. My experience was very much the opposite of what Amy S. has written - Dave was responsive, cordial, and proactive. He communicated well in writing, and showed up when he said he would. I needed to fully understand the proposal, from both contractors, and Dave explained it carefully and thoughtfully to someone who knows zilch about construction and sound transference and decibels and...stuff. With the assistance from my HOA (we are an 8-unit walk-up), I opted to work with Dave - partly because his competitor's proposal was slightly more expensive, but more critically because his competitor's proposal involved what seemed like something that would impact the structure of the building itself, which introduced some structural risk to my unit as well as other homeowners in the building. I was certain that Dave offered the best solution for my needs. Dave was perfectly responsive with all of the 'paperwork' (insurance, bonding, etc.) that I had to have in hand, in order to begin construction on my unit. Once the paperwork was in order and the construction scheduled, things started happening. The materials for the job arrived, and let me tell you, based on the cases of tubes and the stacks of the materials they brought in, Dave and his team do something incredibly manual, which actually helps explains the precious price tag on the work. Dave and his team moved furniture out of the room that they were working in; and moved everything back when they were done. I could tell that all of my furniture was cared for in this process - his guys were very respectful- and they were very clean about the whole process. In addition to protecting my floors (leading to the room under construction), they had even papered the carpeted floor of the common entry/foyer area for the duration of the project. Dave was kind enough to allow me to replace all ceiling fixtures during this construction, so when the old came down, his team installed the new, and I really did have what felt like a new room. I initially had some concerns around losing ceiling 'height' and making the room look/feel smaller - but I can tell you that while I may have given up an inch or more, it is completely transparent - the rooms feel the same. Dave suggested I let the ceiling cure/dry before I pass judgement on the work - and I have to be honest; the first month was hard because I could still feel/hear everything, which continued to disturb me/wake me up - but somewhere after the 60 day mark, when Dave called to check in on me - only then did I realized that the annoyances were gone - no more waking up with my upstairs neighbor, no more frustration with knowing his potty habits - I was sleeping well and NOT ANGRY. Dave promised me full reduction of 'airborne' sounds, and something less than that for those that travel through the upstairs floor/my ceiling. This is exactly what happened - I would say that I'm in the 80-85% reduction of the noises that were disturbing me, if I had to take a SWAG at it. There was an issue with some of the finishes on the ceiling - visually, after a few months. I take away a star for that workmanship specifically, but Dave earned it back, because even after he had gotten the thumbs-up on my satisfaction with the sound transference, he continued to check on my satisfaction with the project, and when I shared with him my concerns, (which appeared much later) he actually scheduled an entire team to come in and make it right - and he assured me that he had made some changes in personnel to ensure that didn't happen to any of his other clients. Dave/Chicagoland Renovations retains my highest recommendation for soundproofing, because he delivered what he said he would - he did it how/when he said he would, respecting my home and belongings. Dave cares about his clients - and he made good on things that weren't perfect. If I had to do it again - I would.

I am so disappointed with the work that was done at my condo. I had the ceiling "soundproofed"…read morethroughout my entire condo. While I don't hear my upstairs neighbor peeing anymore, I still hear his footsteps, music, and conversations as clear as day. And not only did the soundproofing not work, when the work was done, there was a giant mess and damage left behind. There was damage to furniture and light fixtures, there was plaster everywhere, and there was paint on bathroom vanities and toilets. And to top it all off, my ceiling looks terrible. You can see every nailhead and lines of plaster in every room. While Dave said they would come back and fix the look of my ceiling, I don't think I'm going to have them do it because of the damage and mess that I would have to deal with afterwards.

OUTSTANDING and HIGHLY recommend…read more I Hired GHF to add Hardwood (HW) to the last two remaining carpeted rooms on my first floor and my entire 2nd floor. My house (notwithstanding the bathrooms) is now entirely hardwood, and it was done in 3 different phases over the past 20 years. With this project, we had an elevated seating area in one of my bay windows taken out and changed to all hardwood floor. Also, in my kitchen we were doing some remodeling and had to have a huge hole (where the exhaust from the range positioned in the island used to be) to be filled in to accommodate a new kitchen island where the hole would be exposed. Finally, we had a railing removed- which divided eat-in space in the kitchen with the living room. This was a challenge for making things look uniform. Vasil's guys (Igor and Max) did a beautiful job in camouflaging the repairs and making everything look as though it was always this way. Vasil gave us a very fair price to replace all of our trim and baseboard with oak. I am so happy I made this purchase decision-it really makes the overall product look beautiful. About 9 years ago I hired a company to add HW to one room and refinish all existing HW. Although I was happy with their work, after seeing the workmanship by Igor and Max, I now know that the last team was not as good. Truly night and day in terms of quality.

Vasile and his crew did a great job. Real professional results. They didn't cut corners and did…read morethings I'd never have done if installing myself (like patching every little gap with filler before staining. Vasile really knows his stuff and he's not a salesman, he's an expert installer. He does much of he work personally and manages other aspects closely, though his crew was expert enough on their own. Vasile is about as easy going as anyone I've met. I worried about too many things that in the end were easy for him to fix and explain. He knows floors and can can guide you in the right direction. He's smart and a hard worker who has earned his busy schedule.