Tearing a historic house apart for a remodel is no treat, take it from me. My current home is the…read more4th in a series of old historic homes that I have renovated over the years. But the biggest thrill (and expense) in any of those remodels is the kitchen. If you are looking for a custom kitchen, then look no further than Past Basket. These guys are pros working with you every step of the way overlooking no small detail. Their showroom in Geneva actually is made up of their furniture quality cabinetry so that you can see what kind of potential pieces that you may want in your kitchen. They design and draw working with you and your architect to create a one of a kind design that you will just love to cook in. Since old houses are puzzles- putting a new kitchen in that looks like it had been there since the house was built- but has all the modern amenities was my goal. Dan McFadden and his team at Past Basket created an award winning kitchen for me that looks like it was part of the original house. The glass in the cabinets is wavy and old, the pulls on the doors worn looking, the armoire that hides my refrigerator and the cabinets that hide the modern day appliances all are functional as well as beautiful. No detail is too small for this team- in fact- they did such a good job on the kitchen- I also had them make the cabinetry for the family room as well as the master bathroom. They even solved my makeup lighting problem in the bathroom by creating lights that mimic the makeup counters at fine stores. They are also the only dealer for La Cornue stoves in the area. Once I saw one of these french works of stove art- I just knew it would be the centerpiece for my kitchen. Custom cabinetry may not be for everyone. After all- if you are not planning to stay in your home for awhile to enjoy it- there are certainly less expensive options around. But if you love to cook, and love the feeling of fine furniture no matter what room you are in your home- then go to Past Basket. Even if you only look around to get ideas for the future- or if you are there with your builder to get started- their staff will love to create with you the kitchen of your dreams. I should know. They did it for me

As someone who loves to cook and bakes regulary, I spend a lot of time in my kitchen....Past Basket…read morebuilt my dream kitchen! Dan McFadden, the senior designer, was wonderful to work with from the beginning. The project was not one of their biggest, but they treated me as it was huge. He was not only creative but very technically savvy. The design, cabinets and drawers are highly functional and maximes space and storage capacity. Their price was competitive and craftmanship was excellent. My kitchen is incredible. If you are looking for high design, functional high performing kitchen, Past Basket is your place!

Eric worked with us on our primary bathroom remodel and did an excellent job. He met with us…read morepromptly and provided an easy-to-read contract and a sketch of the proposed design within one day, all at a very reasonable labor price. His process was straightforward and showcased his 25+ years of experience in building and remodeling. Eric guided us in researching and selecting the trim and other items we wanted to replace or upgrade while he managed all aspects of the project. The scheduling was smooth and efficient, and both he and his subcontractors worked incredibly hard. Eric is truly an expert in home construction and remodeling, and we highly recommend Eric Honea Construction.

Eric Honea is a professional and ensures that he does the work perfectly. Eric installed our…read morekitchen cabinets. We liked his work so much that we asked him to rehab the additional apartment in the building that we were going to rent out. He brought the shabby old apartment into the 21st century and we were able to rent it out almost immediately! He did not add on any additional charges and worked with us to stay under budget. If there was any change in the project or unforeseen repairs he consulted us and assured us he would try to stay under budget and he did! He did all the light fixtures, painted the entire apartment, re-grouted the two bathrooms, updated the closets, installed a couple of new appliances all by himself and on time! I don't think it gets better than this. Headache free and totally worth the money.

What can I say except this place (actually it's people) are fantastic. We were looking for someone…read moreto fully remodel our bathroom so we started researching places near by. Got a few quotes and then Paul appeared. He did not just give us a quote, he gave us a vision. After discussing it, we decided to move ahead. After a few weeks we had a new "rest room" that rivaled any we've seen on our travels. My son said he felt like he was on vacation when entering the room. We were so happy with it that we proceeded to update our hallway. Now we are planning for a full kitchen/dining/living room remodel. The work force is so respectful, thoughtful and kind that we wouldn't dream of going anywhere else for our remodeling needs.

We hired Paul after meeting with several contractors and were blown away by his vision and…read morerecommendations. He renovated our kitchen beyond anything we could have imagined. His crew was punctual, professional, and kept the space remarkably clean. We stayed in the house during the renovation, and the entire process went far better than expected. Truly top-notch work.

Pentwater Cabinetry was great to work with. The cabinets are high-quality and very competitively…read morepriced. They were able to get the cabinets quickly and helped us meet our four week deadline. Chris and the team were very helpful and responsive throughout the process.

I used Pentwater Cabinetry to supply cabinets for a renovation in Lakeview. I worked with Jake on…read morethe design and he was very accommodating with multiple revisions as we had to make adjustments to some of the walls. They provided a full kitchen of cabinets, as well as the sink base for our bathroom vanity. I will be using them again for future projects.

They broke my pipe under my sink, didn't tell me then left. Had to pay a plumber to fix, then they…read morenever answered when I complained.

Used them after pricing them out and they were lower than everybody. Quality product, great…read morecustomer service and Manny did a great job with installation. I will recommend!

CabinetLand did an excellent job doing the total remodeling of our master bathroom and hall…read morebathroom. Since they were doing both, did them consecutively as we did need a bathroom to use! The collaborative design work by Robert turned out beautifully and with high quality materials from great cabinets to tiles and the Kohler fixtures, tubs and toilets. The project oversight was great by Robert and by Matt and the price was comparable to other quotes received. The detailed workmanship by Dario and Alex over the five months was outstanding, and they kept the work area neat and organized, so the mess was kept to a minimum (and there is a lot of mess to bathroom remodels!). They were a great team and nice people. Highly recommend them!

Quality of workmanship, design talent and overall business ethic and integrity goes well beyond 5…read morestars. Robert, Catalin and Matt were on board every step of the way. Beautiful design was created for us, a master carpenter executed and completed the work. We can't be more appreciative for a smooth and timely transformation of our kitchen as well as working with a dedicated, knowledgeable and reliable team! Thank you all! James and family.

Steve and his crew from Best Home Renovations are in an elite-level of contractors that you just…read morehave to value, because they don't come around often so cherish them when you do luck-into hiring a team like this. The work and craftsmanship speak for themselves, and that's the obvious reason to hire them, but I'll talk about two of the unspoken heroes that make Best the undoubted #1 choice as you evaluate contractors for your job. 1. Communication - Steve (owner) communicates with you every step of the way. He's always accessible, always providing updates, and is very honest in his assessment of what's doable, feasible, and reasonable. He manages your expectations while helping steward the project to success in a way that's genuine, authentic, and truly in the homeowner's best interest. He'll work with you on designing the project, scope of work, pricing, and he'll be with you every step of the way on materials, external vendors if needed, and making recommendations to make your life easier. 2. Rebecca. She's the admin expert @ the office who handles the paperwork side. She's the secret weapon as with most contractors, half the battle is just tracking them down for updates and insights. Rebecca is everything you'd hope for as a customer - where Steve is the renovation expert free to create and ideate - Rebecca is the go-to-lead for paperwork, timeline, arrival, crew insights and more. TOGETHER: Rebecca & Steve are the perfect pair for a customer to enjoy the process of working with a contractor and being excited to have a renovation done. Steve's crew is also excellent - his sons I believe - very detail-oriented, very clean and neat, courteous and professional. Had no hesitations about them being in my home (among my wife and 2 daughters). A+ isn't a grade high enough...simply put, "the best." I'm very glad my plumber recommended them for our bathroom renovation, we got lucky!

Steve, Will, Rebecca and their crew did an amazing job on our first floor bathroom so we hired them…read moreto do our master bath renovation as well. They followed through with what they said they'd do, were timely, reasonable costs and great work! Both bathrooms look gorgeous. Steve is a knowledgeable, helpful and friendly contractor. They know tiling for sure. We were able to buy material from wherever we wanted but if we needed recommendations they would always have them. We really have no complaints at all, we'd absolutely use them again.

So perfect, you can't see a seam?…read more Five stars is not enough! A friend referred me to this local countertop shop. I had lived with new marble top installed by previous homeowner in my kitchen since I moved in 8 years ago. But.. the pattern was very busy, never had a nice sheen, and when I placed a clear drinking glass on it, you easily missed it? (You can't miss it in one of the pictures below.) First visit was to their Batavia facility to take home samples and discuss approximate costs with a very knowledgeable and personable staff. Second visit was to my home to measure. Third was at their site with templates of my layout on the actual slab so I could see the grain and seam alignment as it would appear in finished countertop. This was fantastic because as much as I loved the pattern I had selected, I did not like the way it would appear completed. With NO pressure at all, I was encouraged to choose from similar patterns on their many other slabs of quartz so I could get the look I wanted. Templates were placed on another choice and the veins looked like they would match close at the seam. Three professionals arrived promptly at 8am and departed at 11am (perfectly as promised) and the finished job was more than I ever imagined. I had to really search for the seam but could only feel it as it is perfect... can you find it in the picture? (HINT: blue post-its align on seam in second image.)

I used Windmill Countertops for a smaller home project and couldn't be happier with the experience…read more Even though it wasn't a big job, Mark and the team treated me with the utmost respect, professionalism, and care throughout the entire process--just as if I were a high-end client. ​They were absolutely fantastic to work with and made sure everything went smoothly. Their clear communication and quality craftsmanship proved to me that they value every single client. Exceptional customer service--I highly recommend Windmill Countertops and will absolutely be returning for any future needs!