Jim Gracia and his whole team were such a pleasure to work with. Jim is so professional and thinks…read moreof everything. He has remodeled a ton of kitchens, so he foresees most issues before they arise. He had a great relationship with our kitchen designer (Kitchen Design Partners - Nancy Jacobson), so the entire process was painless and often didn't require much effort on my part. Jim is also creative - he came up with the perfect solution to fix a weird nook that resulted from some demolition work. Jim was very quick to respond to any questions, and always made me aware of the work schedule. Jim's estimate broke everything down nicely allowing us to see how much some extra work would cost so that my wife and I could decide to move forward with some projects and forego others that were outside our budget. But most importantly everything looks amazing. The picture says more than I ever could. I will definitely work with Jim again in the future for any remodeling needs.

Update 7/18/23: B quality, D service and A+ (premium) pricing. We were given several promises and…read more"no, problem, we can do that" sort of talk, and later on as the project went on and invoices were paid (we always paid on time), some of those promises were magically no longer possible. We paid on time, always, but timelines by Jim were not kept. I do not mean timelines related to supply chain issues or them being busy....we totally understood that. What I mean is that he would say he would call/text at a certain day or time and we would never hear back. Sometimes it would take a MONTH to hear (no joke), it would take a MONTH to get an invoice. It took from June to November to address our punch list which just took 1.5 days of actual work on site. Most of the work was great and good quality, and they clean up after themselves well every day. However, some of the subcontractors would lean materials against newly painted walls and they did leave pizza boxes lying around and fast food containers at times when they left for the day. As the project came to a close, the response time was longer and longer. There's no excuse for it, but I think I would use them again as the work is good, as long as you are very patient when you don't hear back as promised. Also, we had our cabinets repainted and the subcontractor had to touch them up after we noticed several unpainted areas. Since the project we have also noticed that they did not move the refrigerator to paint the walls next to the refrigerator and you can see if you stand in front of the refrigerator the old paint color next to the new paint color on the wall. I will have to have someone to come in and fix that. Additionally, the tiles in the bathroom were installed with bubbles in the caulk. They did fix that. Jim also told me they could not remove the rust from the door hinges on the doors of the bathrooms without taking the doors off the hinges, and that it would be a huge undertaking. Since then, we've had the building superintendent take a look, and he was able to remove the rest from the door hinges in a couple of hours without removing the doors. Cost me $150. Easy. ***UPDATE: I would not use this company again. Jim told me point blank at the initial meeting they could move a thermostat from the middle of a wall (eye sore) to the corner so I could have a cleaner look. This was something I expressed wanted and was told it was no problem. After the contracts are signed, and after invoice after invoice was paid on time, I would bring up the thermostat being moved, and it was always pushed to the side in the conversation. Eventually, I was told by Jim that it would be too expensive to do and far too difficult. In the end, the thermostat stayed in the same location and they replaced it with a new thermostat of their choosing. The thermostat they chose and installed has poor reviews online. The thermostat has not been giving accurate readings since April and we reached out to some HVAC companies about coming by to check it out. Three companies came and all said our HVAC system was fine, but the new thermostat Jim installed was faulty and was the problem. There was no way for us to get an accurate reading. I texted Jim the situation and told him that the HVAC company we trusted and we have used before was on site and was willing to install a new thermostat including labor for $300. He texted me back saying that he was at a sporting event in WI and would call me as soon as he could. In my text, I asked him how he would like me to proceed, and if I should have the new thermostat installed since the HVAC guy was already here and if they would reimburse me or if they wanted to come by and replace it later. I never heard back from Jim, ever. Not a peep. So unprofessional. I have passed along his information to 3 designers as I'm in the industry. This is not how you treat customers. The HVAC company came back days later and installed a new thermostat - now everything is fine. I paid for this out of pocket. Still, nothing from Jim.

As a customer, I believe it is very important to take the time to write a review when the services…read morereceived are beyond expectations. My remodel project began several months ago with an idea I had to turn my laundry area from an eye-sore to a clean open space. My first thoughts were to have a barn door installed to enclose the entire area. But as I played around with various room design apps, I realized a barn door would close off a lot of space. Once I created a general image via image editing apps, I sent out several requests for quotes on Yelp. Many of the requests wanted me to call them so they could come give me a quote. None of them gave me much to go on unless I would agree to an appointment. From the beginning, Matt was different. He was personable and asked additional questions to be able to answer my questions the best he could without me having to commit to a future appointment. He responded immediately and offered a few options for me regarding next steps. He was very knowledgeable and did not have a pushy approach. For these reasons, I decided to move forward with Vision Remodelers. After I had Matt come by to give me a more accurate quote other than him just going by the image I created, I hired Matt to begin this project. Matt and his crew were exceptional while they completed my remodel. They were professional, polite, & timely. His workers even took the time to have my spoiled, skittish dog warm up to them! My only regret is that I didn't meet Matt & team months before to do all my home projects/renovations! With the utmost confidence, I would gladly recommend Vision Remodelers for any home project! This company is a 5-star company across the board!!

Matt responded promptly, showed up when he said he would, and fixed two minor plumbing problems. He…read moreinadvertently messed up the hinges on one of my kitchen cabinets, but sent one of his employees (Shane) back to fix it a few days later, even though he himself was sick. Solid experience at a fair price. I recommend.

DO NOT HIRE - ABSOLUTE NIGHTMARE EXPERIENCE…read more If I could give zero stars, I would. IO Group Construction LLC is the most incompetent, irresponsible, and dishonest contractor I have ever encountered. They completely botched the installation of our bathtub drain--an issue confirmed by TWO independent plumbers and our insurance assessor--which led to massive water damage in our home. We are now facing $20,000 in damages, and instead of taking responsibility for their shoddy work, they denied everything and refused to compensate us. We had to involve our lawyer to get them to acknowledge the problem. Their lack of professionalism and accountability is appalling. If you value your home, sanity, and wallet, STAY FAR AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY. Hire them at your own risk if you enjoy legal battles and dealing with contractors who have no clue what they're doing.

I run a little bar and theater - CiC Theater at irving and southport - Rumis and his crew came in…read moreand helped us out with some repairs. They were super flexible with our business hours. Different crews of electricians and plumbers were all very nice and helpful. I would use them again not only for my business but also for my home. So great! cictheater.com

I will echo that sentiment that I see consistent throughout all the reviews... Bob is a lifesaver…read more His laid-back attitude is a rare quality to find with someone whose craftsmanship is so exacting, his knowledge base is equally impressive. He thoroughly screens the workers he brings in on your project and they are equally as precise and easy-going

Had Bob Shrago over to give us some advice on building a porch and a few other miscellaneous items…read more He was wonderful with communication and advice, came when he said he would, didn't charge anything. We did use one of his guys for some electrical work and he was excellent; quick, fixed the issue, not expensive. I am thrilled we found Bob. He a wonderful source for recommending reliable people, and I would definitely use him if I have a large project. Highly recommend.

Preface this with that I am placing the same review that I have on Google, here!…read moreIn working with Mike and Jacek with JSitko Construction, I can say that the experience has been EXCELLENT! We started off with a consultation, me explaining what I need and what the expectations are for myself and the other homeowners in my condo association. Mike listened and provided an AMAZING quote with a payment schedule that was forward thinking because I was going to ask for a payment plan. When the team got started on the deck WOW they were awesome and made it look effortless. But prior to that, with the description that Mike provided he even laid out the plan of what I should expect and the milestones for payment, even estimated when the city would come out to inspect the deck and make sure that it is up to code. No surprises, well, besides the 7:30am construction time, LOL! BTW, our original deck was so old that spindles were falling off, the deck was pulling away from the building, our top floor residents were not able to use their decks due to missing planks, and the list goes on...Thank you JSitko Construction and if you were a company on Glassdoor that I could recommend you to other, I WOULD! Well, I can do that here. I recommend JSitko Construction for deck, would garbage areas and various other projects!!! Thanks fellas!!

Jack is one of the most impressive professionals I have met. He takes the time to understand…read moreexactly what you want and makes sure that the final product reflects your specific requests. His team came on time and worked hard to get the deck and balcony done in the timeline quoted. Michael is also great to deal with - very responsive. Fantastic overall experience. I plan to use them again.

Matt Ross is a diamond in the rough of sub par contractors out there. He takes the time to really…read morelisten to your needs & is present throughout the process. Unlike many contractors, Matt doesn't under bid projects- he prides himself on honest, solid work. I have used MRC for several of my interior design projects- his work is on point & he truly is a pleasure to work with!

I reached out to Matt after dealing with a very frustrating contractor. Matt and his team did a…read moregreat job with the work. His prices were fair and his team was professional. My only regret was not calling Matt from the start.

I have never left an online review for anything in my life. However, Greg's outstanding service and…read morethe quality of his work compelled me to write this out of gratitude. I hired Greg to build a deck in my backyard after another contractor left the job half-finished and several other contractors refused to take it on. It was not only half-done, but done with the wrong materials, and the biggest headache was that the previous contractor had not dug the holes for the concrete posts deep enough and the city inspector ordered us to disassemble the entire frame, dig deeper holes, and repour the concrete. It was a nightmare of a job, but Greg agreed to take it on at a very reasonable price. He faced major setbacks that could not be predicted (for example, digging deeper holes was much harder than expected because of tree roots and rocks, there were supply issues with materials, etc.). However, Greg took these on without complaining and without charging much more than his estimate. I'm no expert when it comes to construction, and he offered plenty of advice and suggestions when making certain decisions. You can tell he truly cares not only about the quality of his work but also the people he is working with. He is always on time, polite, and takes on challenges without hesitation. I'm absolutely delighted with the quality of the new deck. I'm so glad that I found Greg during what was a very stressful time for me and my family due to the previous contractor, and I would use him again in a heartbeat as well as recommend him to anyone I know.

I have used BMGN Construction (Greg Danowski is principal) for several projects in my condo unit…read moreand building, and can highly recommend this firm as a general contractor that does excellent work for remodeling, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and general home construction/repairs. They managed my master bath remodeling job, plus a number of projects around my condo building. Greg and his team are very hard working, extremely knowledgeable, professional and have proven skillful at improvising solutions to address the many challenges we uncover when working on our 100-year old building. On top of that, they are always very reasonably and competitively priced and hold firm to estimates - and complete work as promised. We continue to use this firm for for my condo building work and I highly recommend Greg and BMGN for any home/building remodeling or construction needs.

We hired Kolin Group to renovate our West Loop loft and couldn't be happier with the results. From…read morestart to finish, Mike and the entire team was professional, communicative, and genuinely easy to work with. They took the time to walk us through every step of the process, making sure we understood what to expect in terms of timeline and cost -- no surprises, no stress. The quality of the craftsmanship speaks for itself. Every detail was handled with care, and the finished result truly transformed our home. They were respectful of our space, kept things as tidy as possible throughout the project, and stayed on schedule. If you're looking for a reliable, skilled remodeling contractor in the Chicago area, look no further. Kolin Group has earned a customer for life. Thank you!

Mike and Kolin Group do outstanding work. I had a large remodeling job to tackle in my 1100 sq…read more ft. condo that included: All new floors, all new kitchen, new master bath and many built-ins throughout. I had designers working on that side of things and Michael worked very closely with them throughout the process to ensure that everything turned out beautifully. Also, the excellent work Mike does comes at a fair and reasonable price. He is super responsive to any outreach and committed to the highest quality. I just can't recommend Mike and Kolin Group enough to anyone - great job and THANK YOU for everything. Just don't get too busy to take on my last step - guest bath remodel in 2020!