we used Chicago Constructions to complete bathroom remodel and kitchen backsplash. we were very…read morepleased with the quality of their work. Staff easy to work with and listened to our feedback. They stand by the quality of their work !

Warning: Do not hire this contractor! From day one, the…read moreowner (Ilan Shahar) spoke to me in a disrespectful and unprofessional manner. He repeatedly threatened to walk off the job when things didn't go his way, and eventually did--leaving the project unfinished halfway through construction. He even tried to discredit me by claiming I was yelling at his crew, despite the fact that I have video and audio recordings of him yelling and using profanity at me while I maintained politeness. I was left scrambling with tenants displaced in a hotel while he abandoned the work. Save yourself the stress and money--look elsewhere.

I hired Edward Construction to frame out and hang drywall in a room in my basement and to convert a…read morebuilt-in shelf into a pantry. He offered a very fair price, did great work, and got the job done quickly. I'll be using him for more projects in the future!

I can't say enough about the excellent quality of work performed. My kitchen cabinets needed…read morerepair. Charles fixed a broken drawer slide, installed a missing toe kick, realigned cabinet doors and drawers, and caulk gaps. The cabinets look and work like new! He did an amazing job. He is experienced, conscious and professional. I highly recommend him for any project you have.

I had such a wonderful experience with Stratagem and their sister company when they updated my…read morekitchen that, after recently moving, I decided to use them again to add an electric fireplace and shelving to a blank wall in my new living room. Their work did not disappoint! The designer was so helpful in transplanting my vision into a beautiful design plan within my budget. The workmanship is excellent and the workmen that did the instillation and painting were professional, diligent, and friendly. Everyone at Stratagem from the owner, Mitch, to each person that works for him is helpful, thoughtful, and committed to doing good work. Having worked with them twice, I can confidently say that they are a delightful company to work with their work delivers beautiful results.

Mitch and his team at Stratagem saw thorugh the entire process of the construction like I've never…read moreseen another contractor do. They built two beautiful bathrooms and, crucially, managed the project such that we could sit in the spectator seat comfortably. We live in a high-rise, and, for example, they communicated with the HOA so we didn't have to (insurance, freight elevator, loading dock, etc). When a minor issue surfaced years later Stratagem fixed it without questions asked. Great experience overall, haven't had another re-modeling project done in such a professional and (to us) easy way.

Chicago Handy was very responsive to my inquires and have come out to my home to take care of my…read morehandyman needs very quickly. Norbert even came out to help me resolve a small issue free of charge. Excellent company with reasonable prices, I definitely recommend.

Great work!! I recommend and will hire Chicago Handy for future projects. I like they were…read morepunctual, neat worker and kept me informed as he worked on the project. Very pleased with their work!

Porch Builders did an excellent job building our new Trex deck. Patrick & team were professional,…read morecourteous, and highly attentive to detail throughout the project. The finished deck looks fantastic, and we're very happy we chose them.

I cannot recommend Porch Builders/Estes Builders highly enough! They recently demoed my existing…read morewood roofdeck, repaired our roof membrane and added a new overlay for extra protection before building a brand-new Trex roofdeck, and the final result is absolutely amazing. After doing my research and getting quotes from at least 7 to 10 other contractors, Estes Builders offered by far the best pricing for the quality work they deliver. It's easy to see why they are so highly rated on the Trex website. The crew was remarkably fast, efficient, and thorough from start to finish. A special shoutout to Patrick, our main contact person--he was extremely communicative, helpful, and accommodating along every single step of the way. He made the entire process seamless and stress-free. If you are looking to build a deck or need top-tier contractor work done, hire Porch Builders (by Estes Builders). I would definitely use them again in a heartbeat!

Tony and his crew are top-notch! We'd been meaning to repair a drywall issue in our bathroom…read moreceiling for quite some time, and Tony provided a fair, reasonable quote and worked around our tight schedule to get it done. His team was efficient and thorough - within just a few hours, the ceiling looked brand new. We're extremely happy with the results and the overall experience. I've already walked Tony through a few additional projects in our apartment and look forward to working with him again soon.

Great pricing: they realized the door itself needed a slightly wider frame, so they did a quick run…read moreto Home Depot to pick up the stuff they needed. From our conversation, they mainly do interior work, so I'll be sure to keep them in mind for anything that goes beyond by DYI skill set. Great guys, great price, great results!

Great work all around! Honest, reasonable and breaks down everything with you including pricing.read more

From the owner: Anchor General Contractors Transforming your visions into…read morereality! Trusted partners building in Chicago for over 38 years. Anchor specializes in custom new residential and commercial builds of all types of construction in Chicago and northern suburbs.

I've used Frank a few times to help with plaster issues in my condo over the years. I live in a 100…read moreyear old bldg and these types of repairs require expertise. Most recently I had a leak from the unit above me that caused damage to the walls and ceilings. I knew Frank was the guy to call. Highly recommended.

I've worked with Frank on a few occasions over the years. In 2023, he re-finished my basement after…read morewe had to tear out the perimeter to install a sump pump. He installed new sub-floor and new laminate flooring, and it looked so much better than it had before we ripped it out. This year, I asked Frank to redo my kitchen lighting, fix a leaky window (and the damaged drywall beside it) as well as installing some Ring security cameras around my house and mounting a few things to walls for me. He always gives a fast response and a fair price, and the work is so, so good. We'll definitely be calling him again for future projects.

Best value for the dollar! Peter offered a competitive and fair quote for this small kitchen…read moreremodel. And not only did he get the job done, he got it done right. He was honest throughout the entire process which goes a long way. He notified me of some errors the previous owner made and ensured they were rectified before continuing with the process. Communication throughout the process was important to me and we spoke every day he was on site. Highly recommended contractor, I have him on "speed dial" for future projects. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.

Great professional service, bathroom remodel exceeded expectations! All work done was exceptional.read more

Archetype completed several projects at once for us: -…read moreRemodeled our master bathroom - Replaced our gas fireplace with new drywall and flooring to add about 20 square feet to our living room (so we could later add a banquette) - Repaired several unsightly cracks in our hallway ceiling drywall Lorenzo and his entire team were consistently friendly, creative, flexible, and communicative throughout design and build. The quality of the work and attention to detail were top notch and we now feel like we're in a luxury hotel every time we walk into our new bathroom. They'll be the first call we make for help with any future home improvements!

Lorenzo and his team turned our Chicago bungalow's upstairs from a half finished attic into 2…read morebedrooms for our kids, a full bathroom, sky lights, separate AC/heat system and a little open hallway. They were great guys and got this big job done really efficiently over the holidays. It pays to have someone who has experience with these old Chicago houses. We had multiple people tell us it would be impossible to build a full bathroom with a shower up there without popping the roof. Lorenzo did not bat an eye, he said it was no problem, and it wasn't. The place looks great. The kids love it. It's like a whole new house. And you can't beat the price. Thanks for building this for us. Definitely recommend.