Ilan and his team have been remodeling and improving our house for many years over several projects…read moreincluding new kitchen, master bath, general updating and painting. Our family has been very pleased with the high quality of their work and attention to detail. The finishes have been very pleasing and we get compliments on the work all the time. His pricing is competitive and the craftsman who do the work are easy to get along with during long major projects. Ilan's team is the only one we will use for future remodels and I highly recommend him and his company.

I purchased a coop and will be doing multiple jobs over the next two years - including a new…read morebathroom and kitchen. I was starting with a smaller job first involving multiple carpentry related items. It's a good way to assess whether I'd use the contractor again for the more complex kitchen and bath. My HOA must approve any contractor before work commences and requires that they be licensed in Chicago, Insured, and bonded. Chicago Partners claims to be so on their website and confirmed that to me in person. IIan was very charming, knowledgeable, and initially quite responsive. His quote was detailed and helpfully assigned a dollar amount per task, as I'd requested. Unfortunately, as another reviewer noted, the proposal included language that would waive and indemnify Chicago Construction for any damage, harm, or injuries etc. that Chicago Construction might cause in the course of their work. I spoke to IIan about this and he said he was a lawyer and wrote it himself. I'm certain he did. I managed a contracts office doing over $300 million in business each year - none of my staff would ever approve a waiver that puts 100% of the risk on the client for harm that a contractor might cause. I asked IIan what was the point of requiring a contractor be bonded and insured was if I was going to waive their responsibility anyway? I told him my association wouldn't approve such a waiver. I asked him to strike the language and also to reduce the tasks in the quote. Unfortunately, I never heard back from him. This was in July. I used another contractor to complete the project and am now taking bids for the bathroom. I will not seek a bid from this company.

I hired Edward Construction to frame out and hang drywall in a room in my basement and to convert a…read morebuilt-in shelf into a pantry. He offered a very fair price, did great work, and got the job done quickly. I'll be using him for more projects in the future!

I can't say enough about the excellent quality of work performed. My kitchen cabinets needed…read morerepair. Charles fixed a broken drawer slide, installed a missing toe kick, realigned cabinet doors and drawers, and caulk gaps. The cabinets look and work like new! He did an amazing job. He is experienced, conscious and professional. I highly recommend him for any project you have.

I had such a wonderful experience with Stratagem and their sister company when they updated my…read morekitchen that, after recently moving, I decided to use them again to add an electric fireplace and shelving to a blank wall in my new living room. Their work did not disappoint! The designer was so helpful in transplanting my vision into a beautiful design plan within my budget. The workmanship is excellent and the workmen that did the instillation and painting were professional, diligent, and friendly. Everyone at Stratagem from the owner, Mitch, to each person that works for him is helpful, thoughtful, and committed to doing good work. Having worked with them twice, I can confidently say that they are a delightful company to work with their work delivers beautiful results.

Mitch and his team at Stratagem saw thorugh the entire process of the construction like I've never…read moreseen another contractor do. They built two beautiful bathrooms and, crucially, managed the project such that we could sit in the spectator seat comfortably. We live in a high-rise, and, for example, they communicated with the HOA so we didn't have to (insurance, freight elevator, loading dock, etc). When a minor issue surfaced years later Stratagem fixed it without questions asked. Great experience overall, haven't had another re-modeling project done in such a professional and (to us) easy way.

Submitted my request for an estimate on relatively simple projects around my home. It was…read moreovernight on a Thursday evening. The auto reply stated they would do their best to back to me by Friday. I heard nothing Friday nor over the weekend. So not good so far is the best rating I can give.

We hired Norbert and Andre to install walnut acoustic panels on our ceiling. They were incredibly…read moreprofessional, meticulous in their attention to detail and respectful of our home. They worked efficiently to complete the project - including time to get all the materials, install bracing on the ceiling and installing the panels. We are very pleased with how the wood detail turned out - the price they charged was well worth it. We would highly recommend them for projects around your home.

We hired Porch Builders to demo and replace our back deck using Trex composite decking. They…read moredelivered on every front -- the work was completed on schedule, the team was courteous and professional, and communication throughout the project was excellent. The finished deck is well-built and looks great. Based on our experience, I have no hesitation recommending them to others.

Porch Builders replaced our garage roof deck -- demo, roof inspection, new Trex deck. They were…read moreeasy to work with, got the job done on the timeline expected, and the deck looks great. This was my second project with them and would definitely work with them again.

Tony and his crew are top-notch! We'd been meaning to repair a drywall issue in our bathroom…read moreceiling for quite some time, and Tony provided a fair, reasonable quote and worked around our tight schedule to get it done. His team was efficient and thorough - within just a few hours, the ceiling looked brand new. We're extremely happy with the results and the overall experience. I've already walked Tony through a few additional projects in our apartment and look forward to working with him again soon.

Great pricing: they realized the door itself needed a slightly wider frame, so they did a quick run…read moreto Home Depot to pick up the stuff they needed. From our conversation, they mainly do interior work, so I'll be sure to keep them in mind for anything that goes beyond by DYI skill set. Great guys, great price, great results!

Great work all around! Honest, reasonable and breaks down everything with you including pricing.read more

From the owner: Anchor General Contractors Transforming your visions into…read morereality! Trusted partners building in Chicago for over 38 years. Anchor specializes in custom new residential and commercial builds of all types of construction in Chicago and northern suburbs.

I've used Frank a few times to help with plaster issues in my condo over the years. I live in a 100…read moreyear old bldg and these types of repairs require expertise. Most recently I had a leak from the unit above me that caused damage to the walls and ceilings. I knew Frank was the guy to call. Highly recommended.

I've worked with Frank on a few occasions over the years. In 2023, he re-finished my basement after…read morewe had to tear out the perimeter to install a sump pump. He installed new sub-floor and new laminate flooring, and it looked so much better than it had before we ripped it out. This year, I asked Frank to redo my kitchen lighting, fix a leaky window (and the damaged drywall beside it) as well as installing some Ring security cameras around my house and mounting a few things to walls for me. He always gives a fast response and a fair price, and the work is so, so good. We'll definitely be calling him again for future projects.

Best value for the dollar! Peter offered a competitive and fair quote for this small kitchen…read moreremodel. And not only did he get the job done, he got it done right. He was honest throughout the entire process which goes a long way. He notified me of some errors the previous owner made and ensured they were rectified before continuing with the process. Communication throughout the process was important to me and we spoke every day he was on site. Highly recommended contractor, I have him on "speed dial" for future projects. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.

Great professional service, bathroom remodel exceeded expectations! All work done was exceptional.read more

Archetype completed several projects at once for us: -…read moreRemodeled our master bathroom - Replaced our gas fireplace with new drywall and flooring to add about 20 square feet to our living room (so we could later add a banquette) - Repaired several unsightly cracks in our hallway ceiling drywall Lorenzo and his entire team were consistently friendly, creative, flexible, and communicative throughout design and build. The quality of the work and attention to detail were top notch and we now feel like we're in a luxury hotel every time we walk into our new bathroom. They'll be the first call we make for help with any future home improvements!

Lorenzo and his team turned our Chicago bungalow's upstairs from a half finished attic into 2…read morebedrooms for our kids, a full bathroom, sky lights, separate AC/heat system and a little open hallway. They were great guys and got this big job done really efficiently over the holidays. It pays to have someone who has experience with these old Chicago houses. We had multiple people tell us it would be impossible to build a full bathroom with a shower up there without popping the roof. Lorenzo did not bat an eye, he said it was no problem, and it wasn't. The place looks great. The kids love it. It's like a whole new house. And you can't beat the price. Thanks for building this for us. Definitely recommend.