I run an HOA and our building has (unfortunately) had a few big projects the last two years - these…read moreguys were by far the best to work with. They helped us replace a sad looking front brick paver steps with concrete steps (see pic). If your experiences have been anything like mine, hiring a contractor to do ANYTHING includes three major phases to the battle: 1) obtain quotes from reputable companies, 2) select someone from thosequotes and 3) have selected company complete the job correctly. These guys made all three steps (pun intended) super easy and painless. When 1) I called for a quote I got a speedy but thorough response, when 2) we hired them bc their quote was easy to understand and a fair price and 3) when we hired them they sent an awesome crew that worked their tails off to complete the job. We also had a few minor imperfections which they quickly resolved. They didn't question 'why' we asked or debate they made sure we were happy. They didn't ask for the final payment until the HOA was 100% satisfied. What a positive experience it was working with these guys (Mike in office and Eddie the owner)! I'd highly recommend.

I submitted a request for an estimate via their website and received a response within 24 hours and…read morewas able to schedule it 1 week out. Eddie came out 15 minutes early to do look the place over and do measurements and came up with an estimate about 30% less than the competitors. I received an official contract proposal within 24 hours via email. Mike made sure to do a follow up to address any concerns and questions I had the day after I had received the emailed proposal. Contract was signed a few weeks later after I confirmed that E&B was licensed by the city. Work began close enough to the given estimated time frame (delayed 1 week due to daily severe thunderstorms) and job completion was a little under 4 weeks (there were a few days of thunderstorms that would've made it too dangerous to work). The work crew worked even during mid 90*F temperatures, much respect. Work entailed 5 lintel replacements, a entire front facade grind and tuckpoint with mortar matching closely to original with a 1 year warranty. Clean up was a power wash with masonry detergent. Throughout the process, any questions and concerns I had were promptly answered by Mike or Eddie within 2 hours of sending a text message or email. Customer service, communication and work is exemplary. I highly recommend.

I had some water come in my property a couple of weeks ago, they tried to do an inspection without…read moreme being there, when my husband arrived they tried to leave without a full inspection, we called the company and sent them pictures of water pouring in, when they came out to do the work they didn't contact us yet again trying to do work without us being there, you can't trust this company, always trying to sneak and do things without the customer approval. The communication is horrible my tenants have damage and damage to my property and I am still waiting on an answer on how I will be compensated for these damages.

My experience was similar to the other 5-star reviews. We found Frankie to be prompt, honest, and…read morecommunicative. We thought his quote was fair and thorough. We had gutters that were freezing and causing water to back up into our walls. He identified the problem, cleared the snow and ice, installed a gutter heating system to prevent it from happening again, and sealed the gaps that allowed water to enter the wall. Would definitely hire again.

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!

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!

I do not recommend I had my roof replaced with third coast back in July and now my roof is leaking…read moreall over the house. Shoddy work and no response from the office!!!! I have emailed, called and contacted them through thumbtack with no response!!! If this is not repaired by third coast I will be forced to take Legal Action!!!

Guy seemed like he had better things to do than talk to me when I called for a quote…read more Sent photos and it was mentioned that he'd come out to look at the house and give a quote. After that I was just ghosted, no quote, no contact, never showed up. Guess business must be so good they don't need customers. Be taking my business elsewhere.

I hired Punch List in fall 2024 for a bathroom remodel and paid a 30% deposit. After a site visit…read moreand months of back-and-forth, no work ever started. Instead, I was asked to pay nearly $3,000 more--before anything had even begun. I canceled the contract per its own terms and requested a refund. Since then, I've sent multiple emails, certified letters, and even a legal complaint draft. No response. No refund. Nothing. I see from at least one other post from March 2025 that I'm not alone-- Mike W. on Yelp described almost the exact same experience. Same timeline, same silence, same result. This is no longer just my story--it's a pattern. I've tried every private channel to resolve this. Posting here is a last resort. I'm still open to resolving this professionally, and I'll gladly update this review if that happens. But for now, I want other homeowners to know what I experienced.

Update: (To anyone who has had the same problem, have we…read moreconsidered a class action lawsuit? There is a lot of 1 star recent reviews.) They charged me 2 cabinets that are prob worth over $2k. They charged me for a backsplash that they never included in the cost. My kitchen is not finished. Estimates were in march, they started in May. It is now July and the last worker was prob 3 weeks ago. They are now ignoring my emails. DO NOT HIRE THEM.

Excellent work. Put in Blue stone porch and paver patio. Was very responsive to minor adjustments…read moreand will follow up after job is done, to make sure you are happy. Quote was also competitive. Would recommend. 1 year later- have attempted to get follow up to fix some settling, but have not been successful setting a time. Very disappointed in follow up.

Working with Nick was great! He is a much more responsive associate than what I have worked with…read morein the past. His communication regarding start times, end times etc was amazing. When his crew had questions regarding the project they came directly in and spoke with me to make sure that I approved of what they were doing and that the job was completed to everyone's satisfaction. We will definitely be using Benchmark in our future projects and based on my experience working with them I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone else.

Magic masonry did an amazing job helping us with some repairs for our 100+ year old home in…read moreBucktown. Matt was very responsive and friendly-- he came out to give us a very reasonable quote, stuck by his estimate, and the work he & he team did looks perfect! They did some facade repairs and replaced broken bricks, as well as tuckpointing and crack repair on our garage. Highly recommend them for quick, efficient, & clean work!

Magic Masonry just completed extensive chimney tuckpointing/brick replacement work on our 100 year…read moreold home in Highland Park. We were very happy with their work. I dealt with Matt who came out to our home and gave us a reasonable quote. He was a pleasure to deal with. Notably, the crew showed up first thing in the morning on the date scheduled and worked continuously and efficiently over the next several days until the job was completed. The job involved a tricky scaffolding set-up which they handled with ease. The workmanship was excellent and it was clear that they took pride in their work. Clean-up was also excellent. Damien was the job foreman and he was also great to work with. The job was completed for the price quoted, even though it probably turned out be more work than they expected. Needless to say, I highly recommend Magic Masonry.

Highly recommend Bayer Builders! They completely rebuilt my front porch and exceeded my…read moreexpectation. They removed all the crumbling concrete steps, porch pad, rotted wood supports and frail metal railings. They were able to reenforced the existing brick base and ceiling supports, reducing my costs. They framed, and rebuilt with cedar beams/ railings and finished with a beautiful, durable composite wood flooring. The detail of the craftsmanship on the custom cedar railings and posts are amazing. Demo and rebuild were completed in the estimate that was given of 3 weeks. I showed John a picture of how I wanted it, and he and his team did the rest! Seamless from beginning to end. Bayer Builders dealt with all the permitting and inspections and helped me pick out materials (offering low- and high-end pricing). They consulted with me throughout the project, with very little effort on my part to get this massive project completed. I have to say that I am highly impressed with the skill, attention to detail, and excellent work ethics that the crew demonstrated. These trades seem to be a dying breed and John has secured the finest of them! I look forward to enjoying my porch for many years to come and hope to work with them again. Thank you so much Bayer Builders!!

We had Bayer Builders manage a complex project for us and we couldn't be happier with the process…read moreand the results. They rebuilt a section of our garage along with the roof (subcontractor) and deck. John managed the whole process and solicited several bids from roofers (who many times didn't show) to make sure we got the best price and quality. He managed to do this in a tight timeline as the weather was getting cold and he carefully explained our options and pricing along the way. He went out of his way to save us money when possible and pushed for quality when it was the right thing to do. He was fair and knowledgeable, and saved us a lot of headache! Some of the other builders out there really didn't know what they were doing and accidentally caused damage just taking a look at our problem. Bayer Builders on the other hand were very professional and capable. If you need good honest builders who won't give you an upsell, choose these guys.