We had an amazing experience with Speedy Gonzalez for our bathroom remodel! From start to finish,…read morethe team was professional, punctual, and incredibly detail-oriented. They took the time to listen to what we wanted and offered helpful suggestions that really elevated the final design. The quality of the work is outstanding -- the tile installation is flawless, the drywall and flooring look perfect, and everything was completed on schedule. They kept the workspace clean each day and communicated clearly throughout the entire process, which gave us total peace of mind. Our bathroom looks absolutely beautiful and feels like a brand-new space. We couldn't be happier with the results and would highly recommend Speedy Gonzalez to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality remodeling work. We will definitely be using them again for future projects!

Speedy Gonzalez replaced broken drywall and painted. They did an excellent job - you couldn't even…read moretell there was ever repairs done. Very fair pricing, Frank actually reduced my price slightly when the scope of work turned out to be slightly less involved than he originally thought it would be. ****** this is the only way to give Frank six stars.

They were not the cheapest option, but the had the most options and were super detail oriented. The…read moredesigner made sure the stairs that use to be carpet matched the floors in the rest of the house. They have a partner bank that offered 0% financing for 1 year which was a plus.

I am writing this to warn other homeowners about the "standard procedures" of FCI Chicago North…read moreSide. We paid over $14,000 for a professional installation, but we have been left with a failing floor and an owner who uses "warranty offers" to avoid fixing his own team's gross negligence. 1- The "Standard Procedure" Trap The owner, Brian, will claim he is "ready to resolve" the issue, but don't be fooled. His "remediation plan" is a cheap "spot repair" that ignores the systemic subfloor failure documented by an independent inspector. The inspection report--which the owner himself initiated--confirmed the subfloor is outside of manufacturer flatness tolerances and should have been leveled before a single plank was laid. Instead of honoring the contract, Brian is trying to force a "patch job" that is technically impossible for a click-lock floating floor without compromising the locking mechanisms of the surrounding area. 2-The "Extra-Cushiony" Gaslighting When the floor first began moving and crackling, the owner and his Project Manager, Chuck, didn't even bring a straight-edge to measure the floor. Instead, Brian actually wrote us a letter claiming the structural instability was a "feature," calling it an "extra-cushiony step." It was only after we refused to accept this gaslighting and an independent inspector proved the failure that he finally admitted the floor was out of tolerance. 3- Why "Access" is the New Excuse The owner claims he is being denied access. This is a blatant attempt to flip the narrative. We have welcomed a wall-to-wall assessment to ensure the floor finally meets the 1/8-inch manufacturer requirement we paid for. The owner has refused this. He only wants access to perform "localized" patches that would leave our $14,000 investment non-compliant and likely void our long-term warranty. 4- Unprofessional Negligence: * Technical Failure: The crew installed the planks tight against all four walls with zero expansion space. * Zero Preparation: Subcontractors arrived with no knowledge of the scope of work and didn't even know a vapor barrier was required (even though we paid for it). * Scheduling Over Quality: They attempted to install over a wet slab only 24 hours after abatement. ***Final Verdict:*** FCI Chicago North Side skips the most important steps (leveling and moisture protection), tries to talk you out of noticed defects, and then offers "minimal repairs" once they are caught by an inspector. They prioritize their profit margins over industry standards and contractual honesty. If you want a floor that actually lasts, do not trust this company.

Summary: Soma Tile (Lucas) is a partner through the process and his team is comprised of skilled…read moreand courteous professionals. I would not hesitate in referring them to anyone looking for bath and tile work!! Preface: Let me start this tale with some background. This project was not an exciting "Lets update our 20 year old bathroom and make it stylish and pretty". Instead the project started due to an undetected leak, the stress that comes from random water leaking in random places, and was filled with questions and concerns. Countless others "assured" me that this was a plumbing issue or just due to some neglected maintenance on a 5 year old new-install shower - and then wanted to blast holes everywhere to "find" the leak. At the same time, I did not want to rip apart a shower to then find out it might be plumbing and now a full on repair. I felt overwhelmed in making the wrong choice and doing 2 projects chasing my tail. Lucas walked me through all the typical scenarios that he has seen, leaning on the most probably is a structural fail of the shower system and then did a methodical exploration. A couple hours later and a minimal demo, he confirmed that it was in fact not plumbing related and was def. a failure of the shower system -- and walked me through what it would take. Once his team was onsite, they were focused - creating a whole "clean room" at the entry to the bathroom. 1 day demo, 1 day water-proof, 2 days tile - all while providing the proper time for dry-out and leak testing between steps. Lucas is a perfectionist, being critical on the most minor details -- which to someone that also strives for this level, but has no idea what they are looking for, was very much appreciated. Additionally, he has instilled this value in his team - that are true craftsman with their skill. Each step of the process was walked through, discussed, and made sure we understood the task, goal, and expectations. This is why I say Lucas/Soma Tile was a true partner in this project, as it wasn't a fun project -- it was an overwhelming stressful start where Soma Tile helped take some of the burden and concerns off our shoulders and work it through with their own expertise, experience, and dedication - ensuring every step was executed with precision. Soma Tile knows their craft - Lucas is a partner, his team are craftsman. Huge Thanks to Lucas, Jesus, and Miguel -- not to forget Jose who magically appeared on the last day to leave the place spotless.

What an amazing job Lucas and his team did on my bathroom tile! To begin the project, floors,…read moresurfaces, etc. were protected from dirt and dust that can occur during tile installation. Lucas patiently reviewed design options with me and provided insightful guidance throughout the install. The attention to the smallest detail, combined with the use of a laser to ensure straight lines of tiles was impressive. No detail was overlooked! The color selection of grout was carefully coordinated with the tile. The workmanship is OUTSTANDING! The team demonstrated the same quality standards as they grouted and cleaned the tile repeatedly. Upon completion, Lucas, and his team cleaned the bathroom, and their work area. Soma tile was on time and a pleasure to work with! They truly are craftsman and take pride in their work. I would strongly recommend Lucas and his team.

Vasile came and replaced tile in our hallway with hardwood floors. Him and his assistant did a good…read morejob of preserving the vintage moulding that was there given that the tiles were cemented to the subfloor. Personally I liked Vasile, hes a talker and he loves giving you promotional materials for the products hes using for the work being done. I could see it coming off as a sales pitch but he never upsold me on material or extra work, I think hes just passionate about flooring. One gripe I do have is I wish he had stained more samples for us to compare against the existing flooring. The old flooring has a patina that would be difficult to match but I think it probably could have been stained closer to what was there. On the other hand it matches the wood on the stairs so it is hard to know what the best option would have been. Overall I would recommend him and use him again.

We used Vasile back in 2006, and multiple times after that as well as referred him to multiple…read morepeople and all of us have been pretty happy. While I haven't used him in a while, he has always done, honest work and been dependable.

If you need tile work done right, Francisco is your guy. We just finished a full kitchen renovation…read morein our 1925 condo and Francisco handled all the tile -- a beveled subway tile backsplash and a penny round floor with a black penny border. Both turned out absolutely beautiful. What stood out to us was his precision. The penny round floor with the border detail is not easy work, and the lines are crisp and perfectly laid throughout. The backsplash is clean and even, with grout lines that are consistent everywhere you look. He clearly takes pride in the craft and doesn't cut corners. He was also professional, tidy, and respectful of our home the whole time he was here -- no small thing during a big renovation. He showed up when he said he would and kept the workspace clean. We couldn't be happier with the result and wouldn't hesitate to hire him again or recommend him to anyone. Thank you, Francisco!

Outstanding finished job! Francisco worked with us very…read morepatiently through back orders and a surprise original tile discovered under the old floor. Appreciate that he worked with us and our schedule to deliver a beautiful lobby floor for the building. Identical descriptors as the other reviews - responsive, respectful, timely and high quality work with terrific clean up. Highly recommend

We had an outstanding experience with Sir Grout Chicago, and I can't recommend them highly enough!…read moreFrom the very beginning, Julian was fantastic to work with. He came to our home, provided a detailed quote, and took the time to explain the Sir Grout process. His knowledge gave us complete confidence in moving forward. Jonathan G. completed the work, and he was absolutely exceptional. He arrived on time, reviewed the work order with me, and clearly explained what he would be doing. He was courteous, professional, and respectful of our home throughout the entire process. Jonathan repaired the caulking and grout in our shower, bathroom floor, and around our double sinks, and the results are amazing. Everything looks like new! He completed the work within the timeframe he promised, thoroughly cleaned the work area before leaving, and paid close attention to every detail. I was genuinely overjoyed with both the quality of the work and the entire customer experience. Julian and Jonathan make an outstanding team, and their commitment to customer service and craftsmanship is evident. I wouldn't use anyone else and highly recommend Sir Grout Chicago to anyone looking to restore their tile and grout. You won't be disappointed!

Update: The team followed up with us after the service and adjusted the price based on the work…read moredone. We appreciated the customer service and response. The scope of work was poorly assessed from the start. A FaceTime call was used to provide the initial quote-- an approach I would not recommend for this type of work. Once on-site, it became clear that not all of the quoted services were necessary, yet Sir Grout refused to adjust the price, insisting we were bound to the original agreement regardless. Most reputable companies would reassess the work order upon arrival and charge fairly for what was actually completed. We ended up paying for work we did not need. Disappointing experience, and I will not be using Sir Grout again or recommending them.

I needed to refinish a bathroom vanity door quickly. I called 6-7 different places on a Saturday…read moreannd most wouldn't even get back to me. I called Kitchqn annd Wood refinishing annd they responded to my request in 10 minutes annd quoted me anfter I sent a picture of the damage. Alex was awesome! Knew exactly what to do! It was done in 2 days and it looks fantastic!

Very happy with how this desk turned out! Easy to work with these guys and coordinate…read morepickup/delivery. The black paint is very smooth and professional looking, and the top stain came out nicely. Exactly the colors and look I was envisioning. The top of the desk does have some sanding marks that are visible through the stain, but overall the finished product looks great, and I was thrilled to refurbish this desk that's been in my family for many years and desperately needed a refresh.

A08/30/2020 We…read morecouldn't be happier with the work that Master Handymen did on a rental property for us. They delivered earlier than the projected time, communication was frequent and friendly, and everything was done perfectly. Gino and his team were great to work with- all very nice and thoughtful. Our property is almost 100 years old, and we had some tricky elements to navigate, but Gino solved all of our plumbing and electrical issues to help us bring the kitchen and bathroom up to date. The pricing was fair and transparent. I'm a first -time homeowner, and Gino and his team were really helpful in teaching my husband and I about various aspects of home maintenance, too. Since our work was done during Covid, all the guys were really diligent in mask wearing, too. I will definitely use Master Handymen again!

This is the second time I have used Master Handymen in Chicago. The first was many years ago for a…read morepunch list while selling a condo. This summer, my husband and I had years' worth of jobs ready for Gino and his team. Gino responded quickly to my initial email and came out to see our long list of jobs (some larger, such as installing gutters on our garage for a water barrel and demolishing and rebuilding our deck from house down to backyard patio). All work was done efficiently and very well! We met many team members, including Omar and Rodrigo. They were all professional. We're SO PLEASED with the work that was done for us! Highly recommend Master Handymen!! Attaching a picture of our new, gorgeous and sturdy deck (Master Handymen will return in a couple of weeks to apply stain). 5 Stars!