Misha was wonderful from start to finish. He is kind and courteous and a pleasure to work with…read more He repaired and stained our old deck. He took great care, was conscientious and did a great job for a fair price. I will be recommending him to friends for any type of job. Thank you M&I Independence! I look forward to working with you again.

Highly recommended! Our inquiry was answered promptly and a…read moredate was scheduled with ease. The job was to repaint and repair our front door. It was done with care, precision, and excellent clean-up. Our door looks great and we are very happy with M & I Independence.

Last year I contacted every company advertising deck refinishing in all the NW suburban area home…read moreshoppers and mailers. One quoted an outrageous price, two quoted half the figure, and two promised to come out for a quote and never showed up. All had a number of poor reviews of their work on line. I held off getting the work done. This spring I contacted Pro Coat. Dave Marion quoted a fair price for the job, and warned me that he couldn't guarantee the old botched finish could be completely removed. He said his crew would test a small area and only if they could satisfactorily clean it, would they do my entire deck. His men arrived within the time frame Dave had estimated, the test cleaning worked perfectly, and within the day my deck was stripped, brightened and looking like new. A few days later Pro Coat was back and the deck was stained in an afternoon. Great care was taken to cover the side of the house next to the deck so no over-spray could get on the siding or brickwork. The yard was left immaculately clean. Alfredo did a great job of evenly and thoroughly applying the new stain to the inside and outside of the deck, despite the surrounding hedge making it difficult. My deck now looks like new, and the results were far better than I thought could possibly be achieved. Any future work I need will be done by Pro Coat, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend their services to anyone.

Can't say enough good things about Dave and his team. Dave came out to personally inspect the deck,…read moresize and condition and his team visited at least 3x to remove and replace a handful of rotting planks, color match our existing color to what they'd apply and then power wash and seal it. He spent time with me on a call explaining the two types of sealant and left me feeling far more informed about the work they were doing than anyone else who's previously done similar work. They moved all the furniture on and off for us and made it a smooth and easy process. Would highly recommend and will use them again when the deck requires re-sealing. Wish all home contractors were as easy going, responsible and timely. Thanks Dave!

Evdeck Construction team who built a large deck at my home with phenomenal results. Their…read morecraftsmanship was exceptional - every detail executed with precision creating a beautiful, solid structure twith pressure treated lumber hat has completely transformed my outdoor space. That was at second level I took time to find the right company and I paid for high quality work. Throughout the project, they demonstrated outstanding professionalism through clear communication, reliable scheduling, and respectful treatment of my property. The deck construction was managed efficiently from planning through completion, and their expertise showed in both the quality of work and valuable suggestions they provided. I was so impressed that I hired them again this year to stain the deck, and once again they delivered flawless results with the same attention to detail and professionalism. I am thrilled with how evervthing turned out - It became the perfect spot for relaxing and entertaining. I will hire them again when I need their experts and craftsmanship .Mine was a full tear down that was close to 45 years old. They were also able to do a fabulous brick walkway, steps and walkout that I requested to add on to my project. I talked with their previous clients about their experience and all of them highly suggested them as well. I was so blessed to find them. I recommend them highly without hesitation seeking quality construction work with a team that truly cares about their clients.

We had a deck project that included some involved repairs, some places I contacted didn't want to…read morebe bothered with that and would only quote a complete replacement. EV came out promptly and gave us a fair estimate. We took a little time considering our options and waited a little longer than originally promised to have the work completed. Weather played into it as well and that was taken into consideration. That being said, we are very happy with the final product!! They were super responsive to a couple of flaws in the repair and promptly fixed it to our satisfaction. The crews were all polite and worked in a very clean manner. They are very organized, document everything and make it easy to pay online. I would recommend using their services.

Truly exceptional, above and beyond: excellent communication, workmanship, and timeliness. A…read moretotally different dynamic than the typical contractor experience. Derrick helped me navigate a very challenging situation to rebuild the entire back wall of my home and attached deck due to water damage. Scope: New insulation, plywood sheathing, composite siding, soffit, and fascia for back wall. Replaced rim joist, headers, and other structural wood as needed from water damage. Re-installed windows and sliding glass door incorrectly installed by previous contractor. Rebuilt pressure treated wood deck with improved layout. Derrick's attention to detail and pride in his work translated to a solution that addressed all of my goals and helped me understand mistakes made by previous contractors. He spent hours reviewing options and brainstorming with me as more damage was uncovered and the scope had to expand as we went. Overall, could not be happier with my experience and would highly recommend.

My deck has been a sight for sore eyes for quite some time. I've neglected it for many years but…read morethis year I was on a mission to bring it back to life. I needed a contractor that will get the job done right and Im so glad that I hired Pulse. Derrick came out and measured the deck in minutes, provided samples and suggestions. I knew composite was the way to go so I don't have to worry about maintenance. Within an hour we had a plan. I had a hard time narrowing down colors but helped by offering his suggestions. The colors I picked were some newer options Trex released and Derrick said he was excited to see how it turns out. Derrick and Luke came out and when I watched them work I was highly impressed. They worked like machines; measuring and communicating like a good team should. Luke is clearly a highly skilled carpenter. I had an idea for angled steps and even though it's a bit complicated he took on the project and built some really cool stairs that make my deck unique. Their attention to detail really showed and they kept me informed of their progress through an app with daily updates in what was complete. Communication was top notch and thats important to me. Pulse wasn't the cheapest company, but the value was great. You get what you pay for and Im glad that I finally have a beautiful deck to enjoy. I only wish the rest of my house was as nice as it puts the rest of it to shame. If you're looking for a job done right call Pulse.

Mike did an excellent job repairing our 6' wood fence and gate. His price was very reasonable and…read moreMike not only did a super competent job but cleaned up the job site and left our yard in better shape than when he started! I really couldn't be more pleased!

Mike worked on our deck and fence for repairing woods, power wash, and stain. He works fast and is…read morevery professional and good at his work. His price quote is very reasonable and his response is very quick. I am very satisfied with this project and highly recommend him. I would like to contact him again when I need home repairs. Thank you, Mike!

This local company replaced three storm/screen doors for me. Their contractor was on time and…read moreworked very hard for seven hours. One of the doors was a challenge because of my 75 year old house and the way the original door was installed. He was patient and did quality work. I really love my new doors. Thank you Repaired and Relieved. And thank you to Nicole who kept me updated before the install.

We had aluminum siding blow off our house and these guys were the only people I could find that…read morewould do it. Their professional approach and communication was appreciated. The end results have me very much relieved.

Could not be happier with the entire process. Quick response, competitive bid and excellent work…read more Mike communicated at every step in the process and the work was done in an incredibly timely fashion. Highest recommendation (and I am inquiring if he can handle some other projects we have).

Professional & prompt-quality service with a personal touch. Mike takes time to listen to your…read moreneeds and provide an experienced recommendation.

Gabriel was incredible to work with. From the initial estimate to final installation, Gabriel was…read moreincredibly responsive, thorough and easy. He is competitively priced, and we thought offered a better service/quality railing than his competitors. We are thrilled with the results.

We are absolutely in love with our new bannister! I messaged here on Yelp and Gabriel responded…read moreright away; came to our house two days later to measure the space and provided a quote that night. His pricing was much more reasonable than other quotes we received. He kept me apprised along the way when he was almost done with iron working the bannister and asked if we wanted powder coating (slightly extra cost) which we did opt in for. The day of install was fast - Gabriel did the install and there was no dust or particles left on our floor after he was done drilling to the ground. The little things like that make a difference to me! Would definitely recommend Gabriel!

I worked with Corey to replace my wooden deck that had seen better days. He came over to take…read moremeasurements, talk about what I wanted, and within the day gave me options to consider. Seeing both material samples as well as previous projects was super helpful in my decision making process, and I really appreciate Corey's quick response time and friendly demeanor. Daniel and Merrick who did the work were immaculate professionals. They worked quickly and cleanly, and they kept me informed of the progress along the way. I would highly recommend this team if you want a good deck built to last

We love our backyard now. Corey and Tom are the absolute best. Corey called me back immediately to…read morediscuss our project and came by in a very timely manner to take measurements and give us a quote. We had a very large project we were doing and Corey was very accommodating to work around our other contractors. The crew was great, respectful and clean. We had a deck with a pergola built by Corey and Tom. We are so very happy with our deck and pergola. You should look no further. Thank you Corey and Tom

Hired this crew to fix some metal fence posts that were coming up out of the ground. The price was…read morevery fair and they did a good job!

Per Cook County Public Records, Custom Built Fence has been involved in a civil suit, with a Karen…read moreT (I am redacting the last name, but it matches the owner's name on the certified letter I was sent) listed as a representative of the business. Edit: to be clear, I am stating this as to why I believe the "Karen T." who contacted me through Yelp (who has no reviews but has posted oodles of photos to this business) is not a random stranger, and is, in fact, associated with the business. This means business employees contacting me after I asked they not. I'm not going to be snarky and point out that all the conversations between Jan and I were posted via screenshot, by me. Including Karen's unredacted email. I posted about my experience and added the facts so others may judge for themselves. I included unedited screen shots, Jan commented with edited copy/paste data. Use that to determine what you will. End edit. I am being contacted, again, after I requested they leave me alone. To Jan, Karen, and Custom Built Fence - I request that any further communication be through your lawyer (as stated in the letter). I refuse to allow you to intimidate me, and maybe you'd have been able to offer a reasonable fence repair estimate (under $23k) if you weren't wasting $7 to send me a certified letter threatening to sue me. Or maybe not.