I called several companies for a quote on a loft remodel. Unlike the other contractors, Nate from…read moreSecond Street Painting showed up promptly, was patient and courteous, and thoroughly explained all my options. I didn't feel any pressure from him and genuinely felt that he cared about providing the best service, not just getting my business. I saved money on my project that I was able to use elsewhere. He also fit me into his busy schedule to meet my timeline. The same week, Josh from Second Street Painting came by and completed the project. He was so polite and did a wonderful job. I appreciated his attention to detail and could tell that he took pride in his work. He also patched a hole and blended it so well that I forgot it was even there! The loft looks amazing. I was so pleased with the project that I have already recommended Second Street Painting to my friends. I will definitely call them in the future for all my painting and drywall projects! Thanks, Nate and Josh!

A company I feel that I can trust - and that is not easy these days. From my first contact every…read moreperson I talked to was genuinely interested in doing the work and explained the process and products they would be using. Right along the line each person was enthusiastic, professional, timely and easy to communicate with. We are so pleased with the work on this very, very old house, we are asking for a quote for inside wall repair, wallpaper striping and painting. I have absolutely no reservations in highly recommending Second Street Painting.

Nothing but high praises for this company. We just recent had a full reconstruction on our business…read morein St. Joseph, IL called Roch's (Bar/Restaurant). We were in the process of getting to the painting stages; we needed stuff to happen quick, but also be top quality work. Within a day, TopKote had a great crew come in and knock out the project quick. The final project turned out amazing with their help. Workers and Owner were all very friendly, and accommodating to everything that we needed and were looking for. Easy to get in contact with them, before, during, and after the project. Highly recommended. Great price and even better work.

Topkote blew appointment #1 for providing me an estimate. I had to call them when they didn't show…read moreup at our mutually agreed on time. Rescheduled appointment number two for the following week and ghosted again. For the life of me, I can't understand why businesses think this is an acceptable practice. It not only loses potential customers, but it sours their reputation in the community and decreases future business volume.

Bad company. Bad Communication. Stay Away!…read more I had an estimate scheduled for 8 AM on October 10, 2022, and no one showed. I called at 8:10 AM with no answer so I left them a voicemail. I called them again on October 13, 2022, to just clarify and get things straight as I did not want to leave a bad review. An hour after I left the voicemail, I receive a call from the owner (Brett Shaw). He began talking to me very aggressively. He proceeds to tell me that he thought my inquiry was a joke which is why he never responded to my messages or showed up. My request was for trim work and baseboards to be painted in my bathrooms but also stated that if this project is too small that other jobs could be done as well. As a consumer, it is not my job to know the expenses or the prices of this company. I was looking for an estimate while trying to support a local company. Brett has since responded to my review on Google calling me a scam and a liar. I do not appreciate his actions or business practices. Overall, I tried to give them the benefit of the doubt and even put on my Google review "Would love for them to get in touch so I can change my review and support a local business". Cannot encourage customers enough to stay away from this company.

Shaw's (ShawLux) Premier Painting is the absolute best painting business in East Central Illinois…read more He every job we have asked them to do has been quality workmanship and on time. The crew is clean from start to finish, always on task until the complete job is done. I highly recommend this business for you interior or exterior painting needs.

I used Paramount's website to submit a request for an estimate on a small painting job (my mom's…read moreapartment in Monticello). After about a week, I left a voice message requesting an estimate but was never contacted. After another week, I finally gave up. I understand that it might be a super busy time, but a brief call or text message--any kind of acknowledgment--would have been appreciated.

Chris painted most of our 1,800 sq ft 1910 house this past summer and did a stellar job! Not only…read moredid he paint walls, ceiling, and trim, but he also repaired drywall defects, patched large holes in the ceiling, and sanded walls in all rooms. The walls and ceiling look amazingly smooth, practically like the walls of a brand new construction rather than a 100+ year old house! He also was so considerate and accommodating and a great communicator. His high-quality workmanship paired with his kindness and dependability made us feel very lucky to have found him. He also worked well under less than ideal circumstances. We were doing major electrical renovations and as a result only a few outlets worked in the entire house. For a large part of the project we had no working air conditioner and it was very hot outside. Without any complaints, Chris made it work, despite hardly any lighting or cool air or outlets for fans! We are really pleased with the results.

I hired Kong Crete to resurface my driveway, walkway, and front landing. The driveway was in decent…read moreshape to begin with -- a few cracks, some chips, and an uneven walkway panel -- so this was more of a preventative/curb appeal investment than a major repair. I chose Kong Crete based on their strong Google reviews and Jonas was friendly and knowledgeable during our initial phone call. The base quote came in at $1,967 for the resurfacing with a standard broom finish. I added a brown water-based dye for an extra $250 to help the concrete blend with the neighborhood rather than look like fresh gray construction, bringing the total to $2,217. The contract required a $750 deposit to get on the calendar, with the remainder split across payments before, during, and the day after the work. Worth noting -- credit card payments carry a 3.4% fee and the contract includes no warranty of any kind. What went well: The driveway does look noticeably better overall. The resurfacing gave it a cleaner, more uniform appearance and the broom finish looks good. Jonas was responsive during the quoting and contract phase, and the work itself was completed on schedule in about a day and a half. He also offered some unsolicited but helpful advice about maintaining my rear patio, which I appreciated. To his credit, when I asked him upfront whether resurfacing was a smart investment or if I should save for a full repour, he was straightforward in recommending the resurfacing -- I appreciated that honesty during the sales process. Where expectations weren't met: My main frustration is that several pre-existing defects I was hoping the resurfacing would address are still visible -- small chips, a persistent crack on the landing, and an untouched garage threshold that I thought was included in the scope. The leveled walkway panel has a noticeably uneven surface texture. There's also a significant color mismatch between the landing and the driveway/walkway, which was surprising since both were resurfaced at the same time. Jonas had warned me the resurfacing wouldn't perfectly match the surrounding sidewalk, which I understood, but I didn't expect the resurfaced surfaces themselves to look so different from each other -- especially after paying extra for the coloring. When I raised these concerns, Jonas explained why each issue was either expected or outside the agreed scope rather than offering to address any of them. I'll take some responsibility -- I should have been more explicit upfront about the garage threshold and the landing crack. But as a homeowner paying over $2,200, I was hoping a professional would proactively address visible eyesores that were clearly within arm's reach of the work being done. Communication: There was about a month between paying my deposit and the work being scheduled, which I understood due to personal circumstances. A quick status update during that time would have been appreciated though. After the work was done and I expressed my concerns, the focus shifted quickly to collecting the final payment -- I received multiple invoice reminders within hours on a Saturday while I was at work. It left me feeling like getting paid was the priority, not customer satisfaction. Bottom line for future customers: If your concrete is in rough shape, this resurfacing will be a solid improvement and you'll probably be thrilled with the result. But if your driveway is in relatively good condition and you're hoping to take it from a B to an A, set your expectations carefully. Have a very detailed conversation upfront about exactly what will and won't be addressed -- don't assume anything will be taken care of proactively. There is no warranty included, so what you see is what you get. The work is decent, but I wouldn't describe the experience as one where the contractor went above and beyond to make sure I was happy.

We had a positive experience with Atlantic Services. Mark was great to make excellent suggestion…read moreabout a corner of the yard needing to be hardscaped. His crew were clean, respectful and hardworking. They cleaned up afterwards and the hardscape looks fantastic. Definitely, worth your time to get an estimate and hire them to do work.

I called Atlantic to pick up some tree limbs from a storm. I had some long branches about 1-2"…read morethick that fell. I've had trouble getting tree services. I expected them to grab the limbs and leave. To my surprise they blew all the twigs and raked up even the small stuff from the back and front. They cut up the longer branches. They were polite, quick and respectful of my property. I have my yard back thanks to Atlantic.

Flawless Landscaping was responsive to my request for a quote and proved a great rate! They got…read moreright to work and we are so pleased with the result! We are excited to have them back in the spring for ongoing maintenance. Flawless is the only landscaping we will use- and will recommend to our friends and family!

Sebastian was great to work with. Him and his wife did three jobs in one day on what had to be the…read morehottest day this summer! His price was excellent and they did a great job. One of the jobs was clearing out an area next to the drive way and lay sod. About a week later he came by just to check on whether the sod was still good. We live in the country so it was a drive. Highly recommend! Will have him back next summer.

Payton replaced my old deck with a concrete patio and my front boardwalk with a concrete walk. He…read moreand his associates did a great job and cleaned up afterward. I highly recommend this company; very honest, dependable and provide a quality finished product in a timely manner.

This company completed a difficult job in just a few days, going the extra mile to satisfy all of…read moreour needs. They are honest and respectful. Highly recommend for all you concrete and excavation needs!