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.

I called and completed request for quote online and got a response after 4 weeks asks for address…read morewhich I gave owner and never heard back S

From start to finish the team from Deck Doc provided outstanding service. Open communication and…read morefollow-up. Our project included our western cedar fence and our 20 years old Australian wood table and benches. Dave took the time to research and find the original treatment product recommended for the table and benches! When we witnessed his service team flipping the benches and meticulously sanding and treating the bottoms my wife expressed her complete admiration, "Even I never did the bottoms!" Cleanup was spotless! All 5 stars earned! Thank you! Gerald G.

Igor is a genius. The workmanship was first class. More importantly they answer the phone. They…read moreshow up. They do the work after a professional estimate is provided in writing by the other great Sean. Then they do the work as promised. It is magnificent. Don't hesitate. They are highly repudible and I would not hesitate to employ them again. Great job. Thank you.

Midwest Welding & Fabrication installed a railing system on my upper flat. Sal came out and met…read morewith me. He was very professional, provided great insight on what to expect, and he quoted what I viewed as a fair and reasonable price. He kept me updated through the entire process. I am very pleased with the outcome! i would highly recommend this company.

Demanding more money after we fully paid them for "work" that they supposedly finished. Pictures…read moretaken of damage that was done by their workers onsite- claimed they were onsite taking care of it when we have video footage that nobody was there. If you do hire this company, keep documentation of everything. Contracts, progress pictures etc. Demanding money from people who live are on fixed incomes/disability/elderly doesn't look very good for your business. Be careful hiring this company.

Last year I contacted every company advertising deck refinishing in all the NW suburban area home…read moreshoppers and mailers. One quoted an outrageous price, two quoted half the figure, and two promised to come out for a quote and never showed up. All had a number of poor reviews of their work on line. I held off getting the work done. This spring I contacted Pro Coat. Dave Marion quoted a fair price for the job, and warned me that he couldn't guarantee the old botched finish could be completely removed. He said his crew would test a small area and only if they could satisfactorily clean it, would they do my entire deck. His men arrived within the time frame Dave had estimated, the test cleaning worked perfectly, and within the day my deck was stripped, brightened and looking like new. A few days later Pro Coat was back and the deck was stained in an afternoon. Great care was taken to cover the side of the house next to the deck so no over-spray could get on the siding or brickwork. The yard was left immaculately clean. Alfredo did a great job of evenly and thoroughly applying the new stain to the inside and outside of the deck, despite the surrounding hedge making it difficult. My deck now looks like new, and the results were far better than I thought could possibly be achieved. Any future work I need will be done by Pro Coat, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend their services to anyone.

Can't say enough good things about Dave and his team. Dave came out to personally inspect the deck,…read moresize and condition and his team visited at least 3x to remove and replace a handful of rotting planks, color match our existing color to what they'd apply and then power wash and seal it. He spent time with me on a call explaining the two types of sealant and left me feeling far more informed about the work they were doing than anyone else who's previously done similar work. They moved all the furniture on and off for us and made it a smooth and easy process. Would highly recommend and will use them again when the deck requires re-sealing. Wish all home contractors were as easy going, responsible and timely. Thanks Dave!

New decks completed today. We are delighted with the result. 4GC was a pleasure to work with. You…read morecan find cheaper quotes, but 4GC delivered great value: the expertise required for a complicated build and extremely hard work by the team. I highly recommend this company.

Very responsive and helpful insight! Our new pergola looks great and installed quickly. Highly…read morerecommend

We had a great experience and are thrilled with our new pergola which we had installed on our…read morerooftop garage. The entire process was very smooth and simple. Highly recommended!

Finding a reliable and skilled contractor in Chicago can feel like searching for a needle in a…read morehaystack. Our final project of a full gut renovation of an 1800s structure was a complex deck and patio build. After a full-house renovation on our 1800s home, I can confidently say that Unique Builders, led by Joel, is a true gem. I wish he was our GC from the start of this whole journey. Given zoning, being on a corner lot, previous structures and issues galore presented numerous challenges due to the age and structure of our house. Joel and his team, led by Enrique, not only met these challenges head-on with confidence and experience, but exceeded our expectations in every respect, truly. He's also enjoyable to work with and has a great bedside manner, so to speak. From the initial consult/intro to the final walkthrough, Joel's professionalism and expertise never wavered. He has a rare combination of technical skill, clear communication, and a genuine commitment to quality and value. His team's workmanship was impeccable, and they handled every detail with precision, respect and care. What truly sets Joel apart, however, is his dedication to going the extra mile. He provided invaluable referrals for other trades, seamlessly integrating their work with his own. He also readily accommodated additional requests, from taking care of unrelated roofing issues, changing the spacing of wall boards, moving railing posts, fixing our garage door trim to installing extra electrical outlets. He saw things in the installs that he didn't like and had changed - which I never even noticed (or would have.) Those are just a couple of things that show his flexibility and willingness to do the right thing that is truly exceptional. The custom bridge and deck platform he designed, built (and changed color on!) for our patio area is a testament to his creativity and willingness to go above and beyond. Throughout the project, Joel's guidance, presence, proactivity was comforting and reassuring. He patiently helped us navigate the selection process, offering insightful advice and managing on-site changes with efficiency and grace. He kept us informed every step of the way, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience. In a world where contractors often overpromise and underdeliver and are generally shady, Joel and Unique Builders stand out as a beacon of integrity and excellence. I fully trust him and his crews, never once questioned what they were doing or how they were doing it. After suffering several bad GCs and contractors in this journey - I wholeheartedly recommend them without reservation. If you're looking for a contractor you can trust to deliver exceptional results, look no further. Our only regret is not having found Joel sooner.

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!

Could not be happier with the entire process. Quick response, competitive bid and excellent work…read more Mike communicated at every step in the process and the work was done in an incredibly timely fashion. Highest recommendation (and I am inquiring if he can handle some other projects we have).

Professional & prompt-quality service with a personal touch. Mike takes time to listen to your…read moreneeds and provide an experienced recommendation.

I worked with Corey to replace my wooden deck that had seen better days. He came over to take…read moremeasurements, talk about what I wanted, and within the day gave me options to consider. Seeing both material samples as well as previous projects was super helpful in my decision making process, and I really appreciate Corey's quick response time and friendly demeanor. Daniel and Merrick who did the work were immaculate professionals. They worked quickly and cleanly, and they kept me informed of the progress along the way. I would highly recommend this team if you want a good deck built to last

We love our backyard now. Corey and Tom are the absolute best. Corey called me back immediately to…read morediscuss our project and came by in a very timely manner to take measurements and give us a quote. We had a very large project we were doing and Corey was very accommodating to work around our other contractors. The crew was great, respectful and clean. We had a deck with a pergola built by Corey and Tom. We are so very happy with our deck and pergola. You should look no further. Thank you Corey and Tom

Highly recommend Chicago Porch Authority! We got several quotes and they were significantly less…read morethan the rest. We were able to upgrade to the higher end Trex and still pay less than what we would have paid with other companies using a lower tier Trex product. I was almost tempted to go with a more polished company with lots of samples and flyers on hand, but I'm so glad we didn't. Frank was incredibly easy to work with - very timely, communicative, friendly, helpful, and honest. He saved us money where he could and made sure we got exactly what we were looking for. Peter (foreman) and team were very professional, speedy, tidy, and meticulous. We uncovered a rotted support beam and a roofing issue during the deck rebuild, and Frank took care of all that as well with his roofer, and took care of the additional Trex materials that were needed after we uncovered the issues and added to the project. The extra unexpected work only took about an extra week or two to resolve. The team even poured some cement for us to fill in cracked stairs while they were pouring cement to secure the deck posts. All paperwork was handled professionally through their admin contact via email, and Frank was always accessible by phone or text if we had questions. We would definitely use them again and can't recommend them enough!

We had a great experience with CPA. Frank was detailed with his proposals and pricing was…read morecompetitive. The team of installers were professional, tidy, and did a terrific job on the installation. I would highly recommend Chicago Porch Authority!