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    Before Guest Bathroom. Old professional photo from the listing

    We selected Lorenzo and his team to remodel our bathrooms based on prior reviews and from Lorenzo touting the quality of his teams work. They did not disappoint! Danny, Jose, and Ringo were awesome. Always friendly, communicative, and kept the workspace clean at the end of each day. The workmanship is top notch and attention to detail is incredible. Each time we walk into the bathrooms I'm still shocked at how nice they are. Huge credit also goes to Kara, the interior designer, on the project. Her expertise helped get what we imagined into reality. Without her they would not have turned out as beautiful. If quality is your concern and you're ok with spending a little more for it, Lorenzo and Archetype is the way to go. In addition, Lorenzo's team are his employees. No sub contractors. So you know who will be in your home each day doing the work. And they truly care about the product and how it looks and functions.

    After we discovered water damage in our half-bath that ruined parts of the wall and flooring, we called Lorenzo. We used Archetype several months before to create built-in shelving below our staircase and finish our hardwood floors in the living room, and were so impressed with their work that we immediately knew we wanted Archetype to work on our bathroom. We are THRILLED with the end result! Because of the water damage, we did a complete renovation and Lorenzo's team handled everything (drywall, tile, shiplap, paint, lighting, plumbing, hardwood flooring, etc.). They helped coordinate the purchasing and shipping of things like the tile, toilet, and hardware, so we just had to wait until their team received everything for the job to get started. Along the way, Lorenzo was great about answering our questions, calls, or texts for updates. When the team was here, they were so easy to work with. Tom kept us up-to-date, asked for our thoughts before making final decisions, and offered his advice whenever we asked. There were a few times we decided after something was done that we wanted it to be a little different, and they were always accommodating. We did have some scheduling issues toward the end of the project, but Lorenzo was quick to make things right. Our half-bath is now the nicest room in our house and we definitely recommend Archetype to anyone looking to update or remodel their home!

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    David S.

    My wife and I were looking for a property in Pilsen. We were originally looking for a multi-unit building but ending up buying a vacant commercial tavern and converting it into a house. Lorenzo Leon at Archetype, our general contractor, was instrumental in helping find a property suitable for rehab. Lorenzo went to all our showings to make sure the property was sound. Lorenzo found an architect, Arek Jarog and helped in the design or our space. The tavern was originally built in 1883 and was vacant for eight years. The tavern and restaurant were on the first floor and the second floor was an apartment. We used the structure and rehabbed the entire building. Lorenzo supervised every aspect of our project. He figured out problems that occurred along the process. Many issues came up since we were doing a complete gut rehab of a 133 year old corner tavern. We reconfigured many of the windows and opened the windows that were filled with brick. The exterior of the building barely resembles the original structure. His suggestions and experience in problem solving helped make our home amazing. The fit and finish of the home is remarkable and Lorenzo and his team took pride in their work. Anyone can find a contractor to do their work on their home. We were lucky enough to find someone with vision, expertise, and a good design sense to help up in our rehab. Every time we enter our home we are so happy we get to live there.

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    Ryan B.

    We've used Archetype for multiple projects and are always pleased with their work, responsiveness, and professionalism. In the last two years, Lorenzo, Tom, Mitch, and the entire team have done a variety of projects for us, including painting, refinishing hardwood floors, and building an addition for our kitchen, complete with matching cabinetry and stone. When we're planning a project, we call Lorenzo first. He's honest, fair, and extremely knowledgable. As a homeowner, having a trustworthy general contractor is crucial; we're glad we can rely on Lorenzo.

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    This review is about a year late but I wanted to get a little more decor going on before posting pics. Lorenzo and his team are the best ever! They get 5 stars alone just for being willing to service the southside. So, I had my attic converted into a master suite and it needed everything. Electrical, plumbing, hvac, insulation, etc. Even including a last minute roof replacement due to a former contractor ripping me off. Lorenzo came by and gave me a very reasonable estimate and he and his crew got to work. The project took about 3.5 months. I had to go out of town twice during that time and the crew took excellent care of my home. I am in love with my new space and can't wait to work with him again to make to make the rest of my house match what was done upstairs!

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    “I met a lot of contractors prior to choosing Lorenzo and his team, but when I met Lorenzo, I knew he was the right contractor for us.”

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    JP Hardwood Flooring

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    West Rogers Park

    Highly recommend JP Hardwood Flooring!…read more Johnny came out to my house and gave me an estimate to refinish all of my hardwood floors the same day. He does charge more than a few other quotes I received, but his rates reflect the quality of his work. He is very responsive and laid down all of the stain options I was looking at in 4 different rooms throughout my house so I could really see how the color looked in different lighting conditions. He was also able to seamlessly fill in all of the cracks in our floors making them look brand new and did the entire house in less than a week! Make sure you do your research on whether or not you want Synteko for your finish - we ended up going with a water-based finish since we have a dog and little babies crawling on our floors and didn't want to risk the toxins, but I would definitely trust Johnny with the finish if you're interested in it. Finally, about a month after moving in, one of our stair treads broke off and Johnny was able to come and replace it in a matter of days - he asked for the measurements ahead of time, so when he showed up at 8am, he already had the tread pre-cut and was done with everything within the hour. His work is truly phenomenal and I would recommend him for any hardwood needs you have!

    Johnny and his team were absolutely amazing to work with! They were always punctual, professional,…read moreand respectful of our space. He fit us in last minute which was very appreciated. The work was done efficiently -- they replaced the carpet on our stairs with hardwood, and the color match to our floor was nearly perfect. We were impressed with the outcome; it truly exceeded our expectations. Johnny is incredibly knowledgeable, honest, and offered fair pricing. He was also very responsive throughout the entire process. Our stairs and floors look fantastic -- I highly recommend Johnny and his team!

    Rovin's Hardwood Flooring - Get an Online Estimate Today! http://www.rovinsflooring.com/estimates.html

    Rovin's Hardwood Flooring

    (174 reviews)

    Irving Park

    I hired Rovin's Hardwood Flooring to redo the flooring in two of my rooms. There was some horrid…read moreancient carpet in there I wanted removed and replaced with vinyl flooring. The estimate was quick to schedule and the pricing was well within what to expect in this market. The work was done in a a single day and what a beautiful job! Happy with the new floors in my room. There was some small touches that needed to get done on a second day, but the overall work is great. Highly recommend for your next flooring job!

    Fair price for fair work. We had our red oak floors refinished due to water damage. Adrian from…read moreRovin's flooring came out right away to inspect the damage and provide a quote. We had received multiple quotes from other companies but we liked Adrian's professionalism the best. Rovin's workers showed up on time the day work was to begin; however, a job that was supposed to take 1.5 days to finish took 5 days due to human error, and trying to resolve the problem (drip from final application on floor where the worker set his roller to leave for the day and forgot to smooth it out on his way out the door). Total accident. It was one minor problem that turned into several after trying to rebuff and reapply the finish. I contacted Adrian when I noticed the drip and he sent his guy back that same day and the entire first floor hand to be rebuffed and another finish applied. With that said, this is a Swedish finish with horrible fumes so I'm sure it took it's toll on the worker. Unfortunately, the next day I noticed a very uneven application in several areas. I called Andrian again and he came to inspect the job the next day and said he's very busy but he would be back tomorrow to redo them himself. Anyway, Adrian came out to correct the problem which I appreciate but there are still some spots that I'm not completely satisfied with but I did not want him to do it again. I can hide those spots with rugs or furniture, and I want to get my house back in order. Overall, Adrian is professional and the floor looks way better than it did when they started. There was a language barrier with the workers so be mindful of this but Andrian is easy to reach if you have questions or need clarification. I wanted to give them 4+ stars so bad but couldn't justify it given the delays, uneven application in certain areas and no discount offered for the inconvenience. Would I hire Rovens again? Yes, probably, because he's professional and he tried to turn around the situation. Good customer service means a lot to us and I can tell Andrian wants to ensure his customers are satisfied. I added a photo of the drip that caused the rework if that hadn't happened I would have given them 5 stars because everywhere else was perfect. Unfortunately, the rework process turned one problem into several problems and additional delays in completing the work.

    FLOORecki Floors And Stairs - Complete staircase renovation with red oak handrails, square posts, black iron balusters, and refinished oak stair treads.

    FLOORecki Floors And Stairs

    (74 reviews)

    Cragin

    I cannot recommend FLOORecki highly enough! I only had one week to get my hardwood floors…read morerefinished before moving into my new condo, and after my original plans fell through, FLOORecki stepped in as a last-minute hire. From the very beginning, they were responsive, accommodating, and made the entire process completely stress-free. Chris led the project, and his craftsmanship was outstanding. He and his teammate sanded my original oak hardwood floors, replaced several damaged planks, and applied a custom stain that turned out even better than I imagined. The new boards blend in perfectly, the stain color is beautiful, and the finish is absolutely flawless. Chris took the time to answer my questions, walk me through the process, and make sure I was happy with every decision. What impressed me even more was the turnaround. They completed the entire job, including replacing boards, sanding, staining, finishing, and cleaning everything up, in just two days without sacrificing quality. They left my condo spotless and treated my home with the utmost respect throughout the project. I've attached before-and-after photos so you can see the quality of their work for yourself. The transformation speaks for itself. The floors look brand new, the replacement boards are virtually impossible to distinguish from the originals, and the custom stain completely transformed the look and feel of my home. If you're looking for someone to repair, sand, stain, or refinish hardwood floors, do yourself a favor and hire FLOORecki. Chris and his team exceeded every expectation, and my floors truly look brand new. I couldn't be happier with the result!

    Had a great experience with FLOORecki! They refinished a whole floor, hallway and all the stairs in…read moreour house, as well as installed new spindles to modernize our railings. The communication and work was timely and efficient and the craftsmanship was top-notch. Would definitely recommend anyone looking to get floors re-done or metalwork for their stairs!

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