When my husband's job relocated us to the Chicago area from California, we were under a tight…read moretimeframe to find and buy a new home. Quite by accident we found the community of Hawthorn Place by Icon Building Group located in Hawthorn Woods. Right from the start, we were impressed with the quality of the homes built by Icon. We looked at three different homes that were available at that time and fell in love with the first one that we originally walked through. We met Charlie Murphy, the owner of Icon that first day. Lucky for us, his office just happened to be located in the model home in our new neighborhood. We did our research on Icon, and discovered they have at least 10 new home communities throughout the Chicagoland area and also specialize in new custom homes and remodeling. Their homes are hands down gorgeous - whether new builds or remodels. From start to finish, Charlie was super to work with. What really made our experience great was his availability. He would answer all of our calls, texts, or e-mails no matter what time of the day. The whole process felt very personal. While our new home was near perfect to what we were looking for, there were a few things on our wish list that we wanted. Right from the start, Charlie put us in touch with his Design Center manager, Angela, who started the process while we were still back in California preparing for our move. Our project included adding a basement bar/kitchen with an island, a feature wall w/floating shelves (Charlie's idea) and a built-in electric fireplace in the great room, crown molding throughout the downstairs, and extra cabinets in the laundry room. What we liked most about working with Angela is that she helped us make decisions that kept the rooms in harmony overall - especially the finished basement. Sometimes it was hard to visual the finished look, and she helped us by showing us pictures and different samples as we decided on tile, cabinets, backsplash etc. She was also very patient when we had a few changes along the way. Rachel, our lead project manager, was invaluable during the entire project. She was always courteous, on time, helpful and above all resourceful. Rachel did an excellent job of communicating exactly what was going on the entire time. She stayed in constant communication with all of the contractors, and addressed any issues that came up regarding scheduling, materials, etc. What we liked the most was that she would stop by nearly every day that work was being done, to make sure everything was on track and give us updates. We know we weren't her only project, but we sure felt like it. As with any projects, a few hiccups came up along the way, but anytime this happened the Icon team was quick to respond and resolve the issue. We would like to especially thank Joe, Icon's VP of Purchasing & Design who came to the rescue several times when we needed to make some last-minute changes on a few design choices and clear up some miscommunication. He was very fair and reasonable with his solutions, and we were happy with the outcome. Lastly, we want to give a shout out to Sandy, our Service/Warranty manager. While all of the exciting upgrades were happening, she was available to resolve any issues we identified during the original walkthrough. She was responsive and professional. Everything on our list was followed up on and resolved to our satisfaction. We love our new Icon home, and the upgrades we had done turned out better than we even imagined. If you are thinking of buying a new home, building a custom one or remodeling we highly recommend Charlie and his team at Icon Building Group. We promise you won't be disappointed.

We considered ICON but upon viewing their very cookie cutter type homes, elected to go a different…read moredirection. Also, ICON was advertising homes for just under $1M in one of their communities. However, once we expressed interest, we were told that the build would be about $200k higher. Be sure to do your homework before getting to far along with ICON / Charlie. There are a lot of other, very reputable builders out there.

Amazing from start to finish. We were given a very fair quote and clear expectations were made at…read morethe very beginning. Throughout the whole remodel, we were kept in the loop and the timeline was completely accurate. We love our new guest bathroom! Would highly recommend!

We had an unfinished basement and Northwest Remodeling created a great living space for us! Omar…read moreand his team did great work and we have no complaints. They were professional, efficient and we were very satisfied with the quality of the work. Communication throughout the project was effective, and all our questions were answered timely. Whatever you need done, we highly recommend Northwest Remodeling.

We couldn't say enough good things about working with Northwest Remodeling and Services. Omar and…read morehis team were amazing to work with on our basement project in Barrington, IL - they were punctual, responsive, talented in their work, and accommodating to our design changes. They were instrumental in coming up with the design to begin with, then were involved throughout the entire process. Their contracting team is outstanding and detail oriented - every part of the renovation was impeccably done. They showed up 6x a week and stayed on schedule to get it done on time. Their crew was also respectful and cleaned up to minimize the dust, which we really appreciated as a family with young kids. Overall, a great experience with Northwest and highly recommend them. We definitely plan to reach back out for future renovation projects.

We hired Crafted Edge Contractors to remodel our "fixer-upper". We were on a strict timeline and…read morethey were extremely accommodating. They were able to remodel our four bedrooms, family room, and living room right in time for our scheduled move-in date. We loved their work so much so, that we hired them a second time. We are very excited for them to begin our next project, which is remodeling our bathrooms. We showed them inspo of bathrooms we like, and they came to us with multiple ideas that matched our vision and aesthetic! Overall, we are highly pleased with their communication style, professionalism, and work ethic. We recommend them to anyone who is looking for high quality work and fair pricing

We were referred to Crafted Edge Contractors by a family friend and we hired them to tear out the…read morecarpeting in our second floor and four bedrooms. We also had an old cast iron fire place and stone wall removed from one of the bedrooms. When most other contractors would be satisfied with "good enough", Crafted Edge strived for excellence. Their work ethic and professionalism is nothing short of top notch. We have begun recommending Crafted Edge Contractors to our friends and family in need of remodeling services. Should we need additional remodeling services, Crafted Edge Contractors will be the first call we will make. Thank you Crafted Edge Contractors.

Amazing work, phenomenal job and trustworthy people. Very satisfied customer. Will continue to…read morebring my business to this business. Thank you so much to Tony and the whole team!

Entire home remodeled and turned out exactly how we wanted - and more! Project Manager, Mike…read moreConnell.

We hired Chris and his team for a home renovation project that included a new kitchen cabinet under…read moreour breakfast bar, home theater setup and custom built-in shelving around our fireplace. From the start, the pricing was very reasonable and completely transparent. Even when additional work or extra care was needed, there were never any hidden charges. Any added costs were discussed with us beforehand and only moved forward with our approval. It feels rare to find a contractor who is genuinely trustworthy and stands by their quoted pricing. The entire team was friendly, professional, and a pleasure to have in our home each day. They took the time to talk through decisions with us and shared their decades of experience whenever we felt stuck, helping us make choices we were confident in. One moment that really stood out was when Chris arrived extra early one morning just to inspect a specific section of our built-in shelving. He told us the alignment had been keeping him up at night and wanted to come back with the right tools to make a cosmetic adjustment. It was one of many examples that showed how much he genuinely cared about the quality of the finished product rather than simply getting the job done as quickly as possible. It's hard to overstate how valuable that level of craftsmanship and pride in their work is. We couldn't be happier with the final result and would gladly recommend Chris and his team to anyone looking for a contractor they can trust.

I would give these guys twice the number of stars if I could. All deserved. From the very first…read moremeeting, I loved Chris' energy and creativity. He was the first person who understood my vision for gorgeous, handcrafted walnut cabinet and drawer fronts. Everyone else in the market was trying to sell me on laminate or a faux wood fabrication. Chris invited me to visit the company's shop before making my final decision. He welcomed me in, proudly shared their work, and even had a walnut sample made for me! That sealed the deal. They are true artisans. Long story short, I ended up hiring them not only for the cabinets, but for the entire kitchen remodel from countertops to lighting, electrical, painting, and appliance installation. They brought great ideas to the project -- and did it all in less than 3 weeks! The whole crew was so thoughtful, talented, and detail-oriented - and they kept my place as clean as possible during construction. I'm hiring them to remodel my bathrooms next!

They do excellent work and are very friendly. They did bathroom and I am very happy with the…read moreproject.

Above and Beyond was recommended to me by my architect who said that Chester really knew how things…read morewere supposed to be, and he was right! Above and Beyond did major new construction on an old house. Chester and everyone who worked with him were extremely knowledable and they never tried to cut corners. His advice was good and I'm very happy I took it on a number of things. I felt he was clearly looking out for my best long-term interests. They were easy to talk to and collaborate with, and attentive to the extra details that make so much difference. I and everyone who sees it is delighted with the finished project. I can't recommend Above and Beyond highly enough.

We had a great experience with Noah and his team. They are professional, reasonably priced, and do…read moregreat work. Nustart construction totally transformed our kitchen and were great listening to any feedback. The kitchen is gorgeous and it's hard to believe it's the same space. We will definitely use them again.

They helped me rehab my condo. They were very accommodating and for a great price. I will…read moredefinitely book again for my future construction needs