We used them to get new siding, and even comparing James Hardie to James Hardie, they had a better…read moreexperience than other places we looked at. The only downside to the experience was that we found nails/screws in our driveway for weeks after, and we had to have them come out and fix the gutters (the downspout needed to be extended for proper drainage). It wasn't a perfect experience, but we're happy with our siding and I'd be happy to use them again.

Had a disappointing experience several times with Bak Brothers. Contracted with them to replace…read moreseveral entry doors in our home back in 2019, Covid happened and the install got delayed perhaps a year? Not their fault at all, it seemed like they subcontracted the work to some other company when it came time to install, though. Part of the back door wasn't done right so I had to make the comment to the installers that I will have to wait to pay until it was fixed, it got fixed immediately after that. After that, gave them another try to remodel our master bathroom. Met over Zoom June of 2022, met in person later that month, we were ready to sign a contract that day if they had one, but we waited, and waited, and waited. Reached out in early July, then again in late July, told in early August that they'll have the bid for me shortly. Never heard from them again. Decided to try one more time this year for a siding project. Filled out their online form, was called by someone and reached back out mid-June and never heard back. I really don't mind if a company doesn't want to do business with a particular customer, just let me know so I don't spend time trying to reach out and spin my wheels. The ghosting is really unprofessional.

After much research and estimates from Lowe's, Home Depot and other contractors, we went with…read moreLandmark Ext. for our windows, interior and front doors and larger/upgraded back patio door. They took the time to explain the differences and warranties promised by the others, and ensure we were making an informed and cost saving decision (although we spent more on our interior (hollow vs. solid)... totally our choice). Worked was described, scheduled and executed as planned, with very little rescheduling (I believe we had 1 hiccup in email correspondence, but that was quickly fixed with a phone call). A beautiful bay window, improved energy costs and 15 doors later... and we're enjoying the investment and partnership with Landmark. Thanks, John and staff!

Remove and Replace siding..have had to redo or have things redone/finished already ..no…read morecommunication once they got the down payment with signed contract the sales person ghosted me I had to make myself a pain in the ass moved up the food chain in management to find someone who got stuff done but it still took a lot of time and effort with a few MIA days on their part with no communication to get a reply on any questions took days at times the left hand has no idea what the right hand is doing..had to have some structural work done (tuck pointing) they were to comeback and finish like one panel..They have been ignoring my calls to the point of Oh we are sorry and wIll pass the info along and someone will get back with you to resolve and Im still waiting . They have not finished a new overhead garage door trim and a panel on the front of the building to be hung . The quality of workmanship ... meh ..50/50 ie covering holes in the underlayment base with tyvek and tape in stead of cutting a patch/plug to fill the hole securely kinda slip shod ignore lots of small things no attention to detail..They charge TOP DOLLAR but really don't deliver they are actually a factory authorized dealer thats the main reason I choose them means nothing..Ive had smaller contractors do a much better job. Would I use them again or recommend . NOT !!!!!! They did call once last minute said they were on their way over to finish with no warning or heads up " we'll be there in 10 minutes" Problem was I was heading not of town and materials were locked up and I dont trust em to be alone had to cancel I had to cancel the appointment . Update So made it thru a winter unfinished and the some of the caulk is starting to separate going to have to be redone. The last contact I had from them was Feb. 4 2026 from the owner saying he was going to check it out to see what the situation was and get back to me. Never happened !!

My spouse escalated our request to the owner, George, as he felt that is was Ablaze responsibility…read more George said he would look into the issue. We notified them on 6/12/24, on 6/24 George himself came out to look at the pan and measure the closet to see if a new appropriate drain pan would fit because not all comply with current codes. He ordered the new drain pan, scheduled to have it installed but also commented on the review I left, he asked if he could come by. We said he could come verify our statements when the pan was installed but his team Brian and David were well aware of a number of issues prior to our final payment. Today, August 2nd the new drain pan was installed as George did acknowledge that is the proper installation for the set-up we have. He also reviewed a number of items, offered to fix what he could. While it was a nice offer/gesture, our experience with the team (Brian & David and all the sub contractors) made it impossible for us to accept. George indicated he was not aware and that a number of these items could have easily been punch list items to be taken care, but that option was never given to us. George did in fact reimburse us for a different issue. I'm grateful George stepped in and that he was willing to at least look into it. I'm more grateful he acknowledged and did correct the drain pan and I appreciate his offer to correct what he could. The crew that was here did an excellent job (from what we can tell as of today). It's unfortunate it had to be escalated but I can confidently say, when it was, George did everything he could to get taken care of appropriately. He communicated frequently and everything went very smooth.

We just had Ablaze paint our basement. The entire process from the quote through completion was…read moreflawless. The painting crew arrived on time and in two days they transformed what was a very tired and worn paint job into a beautiful room. Miles offered a complementary color consult and went to the paint store to put samples on the wall for us. He made helpful recommendations and the color looks great. Juan and Juan were courteous and conscientious. We will definitely use Ablaze for future projects at our home.

We had a really great experience with this company. They know what they are doing and they are…read moreprofessionals. The staff came on time and always cleaned up the work area at the end of the day. We are very pleased how our project turned out.

Mario and his team did an outstanding job. They were on time, did good quality work. Cleaned up the…read moresite after they left. I would recommend this company to anyone who needs work done.

Good communication, fair price, great workmanship. Quick to respond for estimates and job…read morecompletion. Highly recommended!

Over the past twelve years, I've had General Masonry Construction handle several projects for me,…read moreincluding building a wood burning fireplace and chimney and replacing my front walk and stoop. Their work is excellent and their prices are very reasonable (their price for my fireplace and chimney was less than half of a quote I got from another contractor). I have received many compliments on the design and functioning of my fireplace. Their staff is very professional and helpful. I would recommend General Masonry Construction to anyone considering a masonry construction project. Paul L. (Northbrook)

We worked closely with Sam, Andy, and Rafal on getting the bathrooms remodeled in my parent's…read moresummer condo; and we ended up being very happy with the results. Regency worked with us, using fixtures / materials we sourced from several different suppliers, allowing us to get exactly the look we wanted at a price lower than any other quote we had received for the job. The crew worked quickly, clearly were very skilled, and were cool enough to help me haul a bunch of the stuff in any time I brought it over. The results were great, and - according to our real estate agent - increased the value of the condo by a lot more than we paid for the renovation. After finishing up the bathrooms, we hired Regency for other miscellaneous jobs, and each time they got the job done at very fair prices. We're definitely going to consider them when it comes time to do work on our house across town.

I'm preparing to sell my home 4 years after my subpar kitchen remodeling job. There was an update…read moreto the electrical code that required me to replace my outlets. The contractor that came in could not install GFCI outlets because the openings cut into the backsplash that Regency installed were incorrectly sized, not thoughout, and misaligned with the electric box in the wall. One outlet was simply uninstallable because the installation posed a short circuit risk. I have to close it up purely due to shoddy backsplash work. Sloppy backsplash work, terrible tilework at the edges, grout slapped on. This contractor cut corners because they were lazy and it shows in the details beyond just the backsplash. I finished a full home remodel over the last 6 years with different contractors. Regency was the first I contracted with and the one I regret the most. I DO NOT recommend this company.

Lots of miscommunication and a few hidden costs. The right hand doesn't know what the left hand is…read moredoing. Had different contractors showing up weekly causing confusion with work that was previously agreed on and already done. Final price was several thousand dollars more than agreed to and work was finished a couple weeks late. Final product looks great, but that's what you're hoping for with the amount of money they charge. Wouldn't hire again based on the amount of miscommunication, extra costs and extra time.

From start to finish, our kitchen remodel was perfect. Our consultant, Kimberly, asked what our…read morebudget was and believe it or not, she worked within it. Every aspect was handled by polite, nice contractors. Every day, the house was as tidy as before they arrived. Communication was always great as well. I would absolutely recommend them!

We have had DaVinci do work in our condo several times over the past four years and have always…read morebeen impressed with the quality. Most recently they were part of the team that renovated our bathrooms. Their team did the tile work and dry wall. The tile team leader, Hilario, was extremely capable and really helped guide us through the many choices with the install. The results are exceptional!

We were told they were a good outfit by a neighbor. Not even close. The communication, response…read moretime and arrogance was too much. Our Designer called them almost 15 times to get them to send the proposal for hanging paper in our foyer, painting our stair hall and 4 bedrooms in our house in HP - to no avail. When we did get in touch with the "manager" it was a bunch of double talk and excuses. We ended up having another contractor from Lake Bluff called the Ragsdale company do our job and they were amazing! The work was second to none. Really good group of people there. The project manager Jeff was a great communicator and each time I called to get an update or change a color Brett or Merill were there to help. They are doing our exterior this summer and even sent a crew to our house in Lake Geneva a few weeks ago to do some cosmetic work after remodeling this past winter. Avoid Davinci - call Ragsdale.