Back in May/June 2025, I hired Handy Gentlemen for interior work on my house. It is now…read moremid-September. David, the owner, seems like a nice guy, and he did a good job replacing the tiles on my bathroom floor, and he (mostly his assistant) did a lot of painting, which on the whole looks good. But see below... The big issues were what I discovered after he was finished and had left: fresh paint stains in multiple areas, including the wood floor of my 19th century house and even furniture - which I cleaned up. Splattered paint near the ceiling of my kitchen which still, three months later, has not been patched, paint stains on my oriental rug, a major purchase 40 years ago, etc. David said he would pay for the rug damage, and I only asked for 50% of the very reasonable $175 cleaning cost. David told me to bill him via Zelle, something I said I'm not sure how to do. He already has my Zelle information, since that's how I paid him for the work. But after messaging him and emailing several times, he has not responded. And I still have paint streaks on the wall and an unpaid bill. So I can't recommend Handy Gentlemen. I think part of the problem is that David is under-manned and a bit overwhelmed, but not responding to my messages is unprofessional.

David is awesome, takes his time, make sure you're 100% satisfied, and makes recommendations based…read moreon his expertise to give you the best solution. Repaired my garage walls, recommend it great paint, and put enough coats on to ensure the job was quality.

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!

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!

After going through the Yelp Projects feature, we were fortunate enough to find Artur of AZP…read moreCompany. He was very responsive to our questions, visited to see the project, and quoted within one day. His work was meticulous. We had a crack forming in our foundation. He did the work to prepare it, add filler, several coats of waterproofing. He even mortared the bricks above the foundation to make sure everything blended in. For the work he did, I think his price was fair and reasonable. Artur is kind and very service oriented. His company also does other construction work and he is a handyman. We're getting a quote from him already for another project. I highly recommend that you check with Artur and AZP Company about any handyman related projects.

We used Artur for a basement framing project. We had consulted several people for reviews, but he…read morewas by far the most detailed and pointed out things like foundation walls not being straight by using a laser to show us. He always showed up on time, communicated if there were any issues, and was upfront about everything. It made our pricing and project easy as there were no surprises. I would use him again for any future projects and recommend him to anyone else.

Jim and his team at Independent Remodeling were fantastic to work with and we love the results…read more Jim was flexible and worked with our schedule to help us put together what we needed in our basement. He helped provide advice and answered questions quickly throughout the process. Our project was completed on time and within budget. His staff was very friendly and easy to work with as well. Very professional throughout the experience. I would definitely recommend his services for anyone looking into a similar project.

We've hired a few contractors over the years and IR has had the most professional and efficient…read moreteam. They delivered on quality, timeliness and craftsmanship. I was very impressed from the first presentation to the very end of the project. Jim (owner) has a knack for just making things happen and is incredibly easy to work with...He's a stand up guy who runs a very good business. Happy to give IR a very positive review.

Schafer Review This is a lengthy review, but I felt I owed…read moreit to Schafer Bros. because of the great experience we had. We needed our entire main level remodeled including the kitchen. We repeatedly heard that Schafer was expensive. At the Crystal Lake Home Show, we spoke with several contractors, including Dave at the Schafer booth. We immediately felt comfortable with his personality and approach, so we set up a meeting. Dave came to our home, listened to what we wanted, understood our budget, and helped us with the design while keeping our vision in mind. After a few visits, we were able to come to an agreement on the work they would do and a price we were comfortable with. Dave was honest about what could be done within our budget and never pressured us. He listened to our opinions, never minimized what we wanted, and was always available when we had questions. He told us that when they were finished, it would feel like we had a new house--and he was right. Dave introduced us to Eric, who would oversee and do most of the work on the remodel. We were extremely fortunate to have him manage our project. Eric is a master carpenter who is meticulous, does not cut corners, and takes the time to make sure things are done right. His attention to every little detail really showed in the finished project. I can't say enough about him and the quality of his work. Eric also had help from Matt, who did most of the painting and wall work. Again, excellent work. He and Eric worked very well together, kept us involved throughout the process, and made sure we were happy with what they were doing. They also cleaned up at the end of every day, which we really appreciated. Our final thoughts are that we are extremely happy with the results and would use Schafer again for any improvements or repairs we need in the future. They helped us with the design, listened to our ideas, worked collaboratively with us, and then executed our vision. We never felt like they were simply trying to get in and out and move on to the next job. You know the saying, "you get what you pay for." We feel we absolutely got what we paid for--a beautifully remodeled main floor with quality workmanship and attention to detail. There is definitely a "wow factor." We are about a week out from completion, and when we walk in, we still smile and talk about how happy we are with the results. If you are considering remodeling, I would definitely recommend talking with Schafer Bros.--and especially Dave. And if you can, ask for Eric to manage your project! Thank you, Schafer Bros., and everyone who worked on our remodel!

We had an amazing experience with Schafer for our kitchen remodel. It was very expensive, but you…read moreget what you pay for and they made the entire process not only painless, but actually pleasant! We didn't have to worry about a thing; if an issue came up (as is normal with this scope of work), it was handled right away. Communication was top notch and we couldn't love the final result more! Because of that, we didn't think twice about contracting them when we wanted our garage painted, the floor epoxied, and a cabinet installed in our dining room. If this had been our first experience, it would have been our last. Frankly, we wouldn't even had made it past the quoting process. Communication was terrible and it took far too long (especially compared to the first project that was MUCH more involved). Erik was our carpenter for the kitchen remodel and is not only top notch at his craft, but is such a genuinely nice person that we requested him for this project. Thank goodness because he saved the day numerous times! He also communicated our issues to Jeff, who jumped right on to fixing whatever he could and trying to make everything right. Everything turned out beautifully (thank you, Erik), but if it hadn't been for the two of them and our previous positive encounter, this would be a two star review.

Steadfast Painting did a fantastic job on a 3-color custom color change on my company's new office…read more A few days earlier, we had contractors build out a small office - the place was left covered in dust and in general disarray. After the first day of painting, I came back to find all the floors mopped, the furniture put back into place, and the entire space generally looking cleaner than it had beforehand. And that was just the first day. By the time they were done, it was spotless, and I had a shiny new paint job to boot. They started on time, finished on time and the place looks great. The price was very competitive as well. The whole process was extremely low hassle as well. Highly recommend.

Steadfast is A+ and I give them my highest recommendation. Anthony Nick, and crew were fantastic…read more Very organized and kept our yard clean throughout the process of painting our home. They were very thorough and continued to check in with us and make any changes that we asked for. Very friendly and they get our highest recommendation.

Had 6 panels of drywall removed by a mold remediation company and needed the drywall replaced…read more Ace Drywall did great work installing the new drywall and also covering a lot of holes left over from a closet system that we had removed. Looks great!

These guys are very good at what they do and reasonably priced. Finish product looks great. Highly…read morerecommend.

We had an issue in our shower with the shower door frame. Bobby and his team showed up on time,…read morere-assessed the issue (which we talked about ahead of time and I sent photos), and fixed everything faster than expected! Genuinely a joy having a team you can trust! I am already going to hire Bobby and Ben Construction again for another project!

I hired BEB construction to install a bathtub and install floor tile for my small bathroom. After…read moregetting turned away by many others because i had already demolished everything myself, I was reassured that getting the bathtub and tile installed wouldn't be a problem. They were even ready to get started the next day. The tile looks great and the tub is working well! I will definitely be hiring them again in the future