We worked with John on our custom new build in Elmhurst . We already had an architect and the lot ,…read moreand he worked wonderfully with our architect . We bid to several builders , and John was the most responsive and professional by far . From start to finish he was very easy to work with, responsive, and has a foreman named Abe who is awesome . He was very transparent on things I wanted that he thought either wouldn't look great (he was right !) or would compromise other parts of the house . He even had the crew build a small house for our kids under the basement stairs which they are obsessed with . Timeline was almost spot on to what he had originally told us . I always hear of nightmares with building/builders , but truly from start to finish I had a great experience with John and would do it again.

John and team are our exclusive go-to builders since moving to Elmhurst. John took on our complete…read moregut job/renovation that many builders would not even quote. He is a fair, honest, practical professional that also knows the market and trends well. I recommend John and team for any high quality build.

Ryan stopped out to help us with a couple different jobs but the primary was repairing our deck…read more Throughout the process he was very responsive and timely. He walked through everything he did on-site and made sure we were happy with the work and answered any questions we had. You can see the before and after here where he replaced a few rotten boards in the deck and then powerwashed, sanded, and stained. Quite the transformation. His prices were reasonable. Definitely recommend McGunn Home Improvements.

This was our second deck staining project with Ryan. Ryan has competitive rates, does quality work,…read moreand honors his word. Most importantly on both projects he had great communication, showed up as per schedule. When we required follow ups, he came by and addressed them.

RO was great as far as setting up a meeting for an estimate - they spent a good amount of time…read morelooking over the project, taking measurements, and talking details. However, they ghosted after that. I never got a quote, nor did they reply to my message following up. Not sure what's up, but this caused a delay in my project (laundry room reno and water damage drywall repairs), and seemed unprofessional. Left me wondering if they would disappear once work started if I had ended up moving forward with them.

Andrei and his crew have done a great job with our bathroom gut rehab and kitchen remodel. Andrei…read moreis the best contractor I've worked with. He is responsive, flexible and knowledgeable. The work looks great (see photos). They finished all the work on time and on budget. They worked with our designer and condo association very well. I have only good things to say about our experience. We all feel lucky to have found RO General Contractors and would strongly recommend them. We look forward to working with them again!

I thought I sent a review earlier-- but guess I forgot-- so here we go since I just hired Fred and…read morefamily for a 2nd job this year. Earlier in April they redid my bathroom for me and couldnt have asked for better quality job, great communication and very affordable rates. Older bathroom-- only so much room to work with and made it look brand new with more space. Just hired them again this past month to redo the siding on my garage. The old siding was a complete eye sore (1960s house) and came in with great ideas for the siding, and wonderful job --- looks like an upgraded brand new garage. These guys are the best. I actually looking forward to another project I can hire them for !!

Quality Home Service completed a great job remodeling my kitchen and bathroom. Fred worked with…read moreus through the process and provided suggestions on what we could do to get what we wanted from our old house. We are very happy with the results! Highly recommended.

Wangler Builders rehabbed my cape cod in 2001 and, 13yrs later, I can say that I have been very…read morehappy with the result. I had one roof flashing problem after a couple years and they came out and repaired it. I know I paid more for them but, in hindsight, the peace of mind has been worth it.

We used Dan Wangler for our kitchen remodel this past summer. We knew they were not the cheapest…read morein town, but as the saying goes, "you get what you pay for". From the design/consult stage to the demo to the finished product, Wangler was professional and provided quality workmanship. They listened to our concerns and made the 10-week process as painless as a remodel can be. I would recommend Dan and his crew to anyone.

Speedy Gonzalez replaced broken drywall and painted. They did an excellent job - you couldn't even…read moretell there was ever repairs done. Very fair pricing, Frank actually reduced my price slightly when the scope of work turned out to be slightly less involved than he originally thought it would be. ****** this is the only way to give Frank six stars.

I used Speedy Gonzalez to repair 2 drywall holes in my house. I was very happy with the service…read more They were professional, and did great work. I would use them again if needed.

We were in London when Martins did the rennovations on our home. We didn't know exactly what we…read morewere coming back to. We opened the door . . . and walked into paradise. We felt like we were in someone else's home. Someone who had a lot more money than us! Martins isn't just a builder, or a designer. He's an artist. When you bring someone into your home to change it forever, you have to trust that person. When Martins came by for our first free consultation (something other people had charged us for), he stayed for two hours. He wanted to get to know us, and figure out exactly what kind of home we wanted. To say he cares about his work is an understatement! Other people we looked at charged us for that first visit, came in, took measurements, were out in 30 minutes, and then provided some cookie-cutter recommendations. Besides his off-the-charts talent, he is honest, flexible, responsive and easy and fun to work with... not to mention reasonable. He even provided us with guidance and recommendations to bring the overall costs down. If you're looking to do renovations on your home, that not only are beautiful, but also unique and specific to you and your family, your search is over. Martins Buka will not only deliver, but exceed your expectations!

My family hired the Martin family to do some work on my aunt's house in the suburbs. They were a…read morepleasure to deal with. Reliable and honest. Phone calls were returned and we always felt we were in the best hands. We remodeled our aunt's basement down to the studs and when the job was done, it was AMAZING. Highly recommended for remodeling jobs!

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.

My litmus test for any contractor is this: Do they show up when they say they will? With…read moreIndependent Remodeling the answer is Yes. Just as important, Jim, the company leader, was a good listener who cared about our project. He guided us through the planning process. In turn, once decisions were made, materials selected, and schedules coordinated, the Independent Remodeling team performed above our expectations. They were responsive, creative, with attention to every detail. We enthusiastically recommend Independent Remodeling. ​​

Superb communication. Great results. Fair price. Would hire again…read more Our project was a subfloor repair in our upstairs bathroom. This meant a demo of wood, demo of tile, new carpentry, new tile, reinstall of a fixture, additional pipe, and new baseboards. We decided (without any pressure for add-ons) to extend the work to the whole bathroom floor instead of just the localized area. So our results feel like not just a repair, but a remodel. Things that stood out: Communication - We felt the main point of contact, Anthony, was clear and helpful through the whole process. This is true of every crew member we interactacted with as well. Questions were answered patiently, things were explained clearly, we new what to expect next, there were no overpromises. Everyone that came into our home was respectful. Our input was sought at appropriate times, and we were shown progress consistently. Execution - Everyone seemed competent and capable of the tasks at hand. The results look good, feel good, and inspire confidence. If there was a mess made, it was promptly cleaned up. If there was a concern, it was handled appropriately. Initially I was a little skeptical of the proposed timeline but after seeing the work in action it made sense and was accurate. I would advise any others to just be ready to communicate a little, and inspect the results at each stage, since there might be use of different crews for one stage or another. It felt like a smooth project overall, with a little touchup at the end. Also, someone cleaned our bathroom sink. Didn't even ask for that!

Anthony and his team were great to work with and did excellent work. I was managing an extensive…read morerehab project from another state, and their communication was exactly what I needed. They kept me consistently in the loop and were proactive every step of the way. There were a few items that didn't make it into the original scope of work, and Anthony took care of them without any additional cost. Any change orders I requested were handled professionally and without issue. The project came in on budget and on timeline, and they were also great about offering suggestions and options to help keep costs down. His quote was on the lower end of the others we received, and the quality of work was excellent, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. I highly recommend Anthony and his team.

4Ever remodeled our 2 full bathrooms this summer, and the entire process was very smooth. Our…read moreremodeler listened to us very carefully and created very beautiful renderings. He helped us choose beautiful, high-quality materials within our budget. Also, he gave us great advice in choosing the colors that matched our bathroom theme. As for the actual construction, 4Ever were willing to work around our schedule. We were provided a calendar that included the entire schedule. The process was very smooth, and the disruption was minimal. All the workers were punctual, professional, and respectful. Everyone cleaned up the area before they left for the day. We were also impressed with the fact that some of them were even willing to work on weekends to keep up with the schedule. Moreover, the craftmanship is excellent, and all the workers are seasoned and highly skilled. 4Ever transformed our 2 full bathroom with a tub to a very beautiful walk-in shower. We were also impressed with how often and quickly the team communicated with us. Every week the team leader emailed the update and let us know the upcoming works of the following week. Moreover, our team leader always texted me in advance and let us know when the workers were coming. The team always answered my questions right away. Indeed 4Ever went the extra 10 miles for us. For example, after the remodeling was over, team leader stopped by and made sure that everything was organized and clean. We truly believe that 4Ever wants to make sure that their clients are satisfied completely. The care, service, and communication exceeded our expectations. Now we have a very beautiful bathroom, and we are very happy that we chose to work with 4Ever Remodeling. It was very pleasant to work with the team. We have a few more interior projects in the future, and we would like to work with 4Ever Remodeling again.

We paid $30k+ for a bathroom remodel and did not receive the design services, project management,…read moreor craftsmanship outlined in our contract. The contract specifies a clear process: design completion, written client approval, project schedule, parts ordering, then demolition. 4Ever did not follow this process at any stage. Our designer scheduled demolition before the design was approved. When she arrived for the contractor walkthrough, she claimed to not have received my voicemail or email requesting a design revision (included in the contract). She walked the contractor through the unapproved design and attempted to schedule work to start that Friday. When I objected, she claimed this was to stay on schedule with my contract. I had to quote the contract back to her via email, where it states "an updated start date and schedule will be provided during the design process." No project schedule was ever provided, despite the contract explicitly stating one would be. The designer then asked me to approve materials in Buildertrend with no final design, and told me NOT to refer to the design in Buildertrend to visualize my final bathroom because that design is "for the contractors" -- and to instead trust the studio samples. So I was supposed to commit $30k based on physical samples and my imagination alone. On May 1st, we reselected the materials (fortunately we opted to purchase hardware direct from Ferguson, after discovering 4Ever's significant markup) and our designer promised an updated design. By May 15th, my bathroom was fully demolished and unusable -- no design received, no design signed off, and no project schedule. I did not receive a final design until the following week, after email reminders, and it did not reflect what had been selected in the studio. I emailed our designer photos of the tile I had taken in the studio v. the tile in her design and asked her to change it. On May 20th, she said she'd look into it. I heard nothing back until I sent her an email reminder on May 27th. 4Ever had ordered a special-order, non-returnable tile without providing a final design and without my design approval -- disclosing this only on May 28th, after the bathroom had already been demolished. I was then told work could not continue until I approved the design. I left a voicemail with the manager, was promised a callback, and never received one. The tile issue was resolved and we signed off on the design, but problems persisted. A project schedule was never provided at any point, despite being promised in the contract's scope of work and requested multiple times. Our sales rep had quoted approximately 3 weeks total. Shower glass was not installed until July 3rd -- almost 2 months after demolition began. Once we were finally able to use the shower, we discovered a grout crack running from the ceiling down 2/3 of the shower wall. Upper management's response was that this was normal. It is not -- grout failure of this extent within days of installation is a workmanship defect. After I submitted 17 photos documenting cracks and bubbles, a contractor came to repair the work on July 21st. That same day, our PM tried to get us to sign the project closeout document, which triggers final payment. We declined to sign until we could verify the repair held. Our PM persisted, saying defects would be covered under warranty. Despite not signing the final document, 4Ever tried to send us an invoice for final payment. We gave it a week and scheduled our PM to collect final payment. On that day, we received a voicemail, email, and multiple app notifications stating we were overdue, would be charged late fees, and that 4Ever had already contacted their attorney and we would be liable for their legal fees. We later learned 4Ever placed a lien on our home over the disputed final payment. Post final payment and grout fix, we're finding more cracks in the grout. We did not receive $30k worth of a remodel. We received failure to follow contract process, defective workmanship, terrible communication, and legal threats. Do not recommend.