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.

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.

Michal was prompt arriving when he said he would which unfortunately is not often the case with…read moremany contractors. I was impressed with the care he brought to the job site. He placed plastic over his work area and cleaned up upon leaving. Price was competitive. I had a small job but I will definitely use him again.

We love Barrington! Their craftsmanship in building pools is great. We just had our Barrington…read morepool refurbished to a pebble tech finish. It is beautiful! The quality of the first pool done lasted 25 years and would have lasted even longer but we needed a change. The crews who worked on the finish/ tile were great and it was started and completed on time! We just love it!

I recently worked with Barrington Pools on a custom inground pool design for my home, and it was an…read moreoutstanding experience from start to finish. Jordan, my sales and design representative, was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure to thoroughly understand my vision before presenting a design concept that perfectly suited my space. Jordan was transparent about pricing estimates and the time it would take to complete the project. Now that I have this concept, ideas of costs and timing, I can prepare for the future and prepare to make this dream come true!

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.

Everything was repaired as expected Totally satisfied with…read moreentire experience Travis was great

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.

I worked with Bart for installation of kitchen cabinets for a dry bar, it was a great experience…read moreand would definitely recommend his services!

From the owner: Custom woodwork, home theater projects, carpentry, and more. We can make an old deck look like new…read moreagain, or if you are dreaming of a deck or pavilion, we can help! I specialize in Carpentry and woodworking.

The railing on our front stairs was very unsafe so we reached out…read moreto find someone who could replace the railing. Gabriel got back to us the same day with a quote after we sent him photos of the steps. He was very responsive and made three trips out to deal with the project. The first was to take detailed measurements of our stairs. The second was a fit up of the uncoated railing where he took final dimensions and cored the mounting holes and the third was to actually install the rails after powder coating. We are very happy both with the product and Gabriel's responsiveness and professionalism. We would use him again although the raisl will probably last for decades.

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!

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!

Professional, reliable and knowledgeable. Katie with deck systems is an absolute rock star!read more

From the owner: We provide quality craftsmanship and knowledgeable customer service! Deck Systems can do it all!…read moreWhether you need a repair to your current deck, want to freshen up your existing deck with some new stain or build something brand new we are here to help! We offer treated and western red cedar solutions for your wood deck needs. For Composite Deck needs we offer Trex, Timber Tech and Deckorators!

I received a fair estimate with in days of contacting Wilfredo. The job was completed within the…read morethree weeks as stated in the contract. His workers were prompt, considerate and worked diligently. They cleaned up all debris after the job was completed. The final finished fence looks great and is exactly what we discussed. I would highly recommend Wilfredo's Deck and Fence Solutions.

Had a great experience with this company for our home in Oak Park! They repaired our existing fence…read morefor reasonable price and installed a new fence between my property and our neighbors. We had lots of questions and they were extremely responsive.