First Chicago Remodeling did a complete gut rehab of our bathroom including complete tiling of shower, floors, walls. Installed vanity, rewired electric, reworked plumbing and installed new plumbing and piping to basement and upstairs bathroom. Installed new drywall, durock, new lighting, exhaust fan, exhaust vent, new window and primed and re-painted bathroom. Also performed some miscellaneous handyman services around the house. Marian and his team are very hardworking and diligent. The extra value that you get from Marian more so than from any other contractor are three things. First, he is honest and trustworthy. I have used Marian for several projects over the past 10 years and he has always been reasonable in cost and reliable in performance. Second, he very practical on giving you what you want and you will get it in the most efficient manner (generally saving you money when you want or need to upgrade things). Third, when there are challenges such as when walls are opened up and the electric, plumbing or structure is not how it is supposed to be, he is very creative and will fix the problems for a reasonable upgrade cost. I remember being concerned that the overall project cost seemed expensive. However, when I saw the actual work done each day over a few weeks, I really felt we got our money's worth. Marian's workers do good work and do a decent job of trying to be neat and clean up after each day though there is no escaping some dust you'll have to clean up on weekends. My wife and I have been very happy with Marian's work over the past 10 years. His services are in demand so you may have to wait a bit before he can start your project. However, he is worth the wait and it gives you time to make sure you have all the supplies and parts ordered correctly in advance. read more

FIRST CHICAGO REMODELING A05/01/2017 Description of work: We needed to have our upstairs bathroom updated and remodeled. Soffit above tub removed, green board and new subway tile in bathtub area, niche, shower doors installed. Tiled the floor, installed: toilet, vanity, mirror w/frame, lights above sink and in shower area. Installed heat/fan combination in ceiling added new electrical outlet and replaced the old ones. Installed all the faucets and shower heads, towel bars and paper holder. Painted the entire room. These are just some of the things they did for us. We are so glad we chose them!!!! With FIRST CHICAGO REMODELING Everything went perfect! Marian and his crew Chris and Robert worked very hard to accomplish what we wanted done. They were such a pleasure to work with that we felt like we lost part of the family when they were done. I have to mention that I do a lot of homework before hiring anyone for our projects. I had 7 quotes for this project. Marian did not come in as the lowest but his contract was all inclusive. He itemized everything and stuck to our contract. read more

We engaged Marion to upgrade our master bathroom (put in a new tub plus surrounding floor and wall tile). We are very happy with the outcome, our master bath now looks luxurious! Overall, Marion was very responsive to our concerns and follow-ups. When there was a leak as a result of demolition, Marion had his guys repair it even though it was due to the poor craftsmanship of original structure. Marion's team member Lado was very good worker. Even though we did not hire them to help with design, they offered suggestions based on our space. I.e., adding shelves procured through his network that matched our vanity. Marion was very helpful, assisting us with carrying a heavy delivery up three flights of stairs. Since this was our first home project, Marion was very patient and helped me understand items required as well as helping to pick out items when necessary. Marion was very responsive during the punch list, completing the project to our complete satisfaction. I would highly recommend Marion and his team for those looking for a reasonable and responsive contractor! read more

Marian and his crew were a pleasure to work with . We had over 6 general contractors in to give us an estimate on our bathroom remodel and water damage in our living room. We had major structural issues due to the water damage in which not one contractor was sure how to address. Marian came through knowing exactly what needed to be done. He came numerous times with different ideas and changes for our bathroom remodel. He had a 3D computer program that showed exactly what the bathroom would look like once completed from many different angles. This was a great bonus to see what the end product would look like. His crew was here everyday from 8-5. Not once were they late. Other contractors said it would take 8-12 weeks to complete. First Chicago Remodeling was done completely in 6 weeks as promised. Everything turned out better than I had hoped. I'd recommend this company in a heart beat! I'm actually in the process of getting another quote from them on another project. Hands down this was the best company I've ever had to work with. read more

Marian and his team are absolute professionals. We sought out 5 total estimates reaching out to 3 from Angie's List, and 2 based on neighborhood referral. Marian from First Chicago was the only one to articulate a vision for the project and even give rough estimates on the spot. His bid was also one of the lowest which was a plus (though I would have chosen him regardless). Throughout the project Marian and his team were punctual and did great work. I do a lot of handy work and can be very specific about how things get done. This is one of the rare cases where I've hired someone to do work and didn't feel like I had to constantly check in on the quality of work completed. The timeline for the whole project start to finish was about 4 weeks, which is not bad considering the size of our job/bathroom. As with any home project, there are always surprises and the FC team handled them without any issues or concern. I 100% recommend First Chicago and will use them again. read more

I had a huge misfortune to get into contact with this contractor. I have no idea who has written the other cozy review - probably his friend. It should have warn me that he seemed a little dizzy - let's put it straight : stoned, he couldn't find the way out after coming for an estimate. Maybe he just started using the things after the other job well done - I don't know. His tricks like opinions about my stairs and bathroom cabinets "well done - cannot say" might have taken me into believing he is an expert while he botches the job and he is an outrageous money-drainer. He was replacing bedroom doors and hallway baseboards. He botched the job, was lying about how it's gonna be done to keep us satisfied, finished everything in hurry and flew out with the check. After time I discovered all problems with his job which disqualifies this contractor for me. Keep away from him ! read more

Marian created two bathrooms for us (one existing one was moved and another from a closet) and took down a wall separating a den from a living room. Marian offers competitive prices. Marian respects deadlines. He's an honest man. Marian communicates throughout the project and is willing to admit if he made a mistake/forgot something. His team cleans up at the end of every work night to the best of its ability. Additionally, Marian was understanding of minimizing construction disruption to our toddler. We highly recommend Marian (and his team, Andy, Chris, and Robert). Marian has a great list of referrals if you need "a guy" for something else. Also, I appreciate that he didn't nickel and dime us for some additional small work we asked him to do. The work product looks great. We would hire Marian again and are happy to serve as a reference for him. read more

Marian came to our house in June 2016 to take a look at the job. He was one of the four estimates that I had gotten for my basement finishing. Our basement was unfinished to start. After we got the four estimates Marian not only had the best price but he had the most knowledge when it came to construction and HVAC as we needed. We decided to go with Marian and he and his team started work in October. I was able to speak with Marian on a daily basis and he was very open to changes that I would request as the work was going on. I bought all the non construction material and he provided the rest. Marian also installed a new furnace and A/C for the second floor so that now we have a split system. Overall I am thoroughly satisfied with all that work that Marian and his crew have performed in my home. I would definitely hire again. read more

I can't praise Marian and his team enough -- they worked hard, completed the projects on time, and were pleasant and professional. I'd been planning the remodeling of my 1978 townhouse for over 5 years , and was very nervous about the cost and the whole process. Marian gave me a fair quote, and we really like him, so we began with the two upstairs bathrooms -- both were grotty, mildewed and out-of-date. He and his crew did such a great job -- including building a whole new, 2-person shower enclosure and tiling it -- that we hired them again for the big job -- renovating my old, dark, grubby kitchen and downstairs powder room. It is like night and day, and I would not hesitate to hire them again. read more

We have used First Chicago for finishing our basement. Marian was referred to us by a colleague of my wife. His estimates were less than the quotes from other companies. We had a very tight timeline to finish the basement and he was flexible to complete the work. Marian was also flexible with the changes we had proposed after the framing was done. The work he has done was for the full basement which includes a bed room, family room, full bath, media room and the wet bar. He was creative with coming up with ideas. I definitely recommend Marian to my friends who are looking to make major enhancements to their homes. read more

Marian and his First remodeling team built us a beautiful home office/library . It used to be a cluttered small room and I was planning the remodeling for years . Marian made a very good plan , listened to my concerns and worked with me patiently . Once the actual work started - his team always showed up on time , worked non stop, cleaned up after. Everything he promised was done, and extra work as well. All my friends loved the new room. I love this beautiful transformation . Most important to me are the details. And everything looks perfect . I would recommend this business to everyone . read more

First Chicago Remodeling has been by far the best contractor we have ever worked with. Marian is very professional, knowledgable, courteous, and full of integrity. We were able to quickly negotiate a price, and the project was delivered on time, and in-budget with no surprises. Marian went out of his way to make sure we were able to meet our family's deadline for a get together at home, even working on weekends to ensure our complete satisfaction. First Chicago Remodeling will be my first call for all future projects, big or small. I can not be more happy with the results! read more

This was our second remodeling project with First Chicago and we are as pleased with their work the second time around! A kitchen remodel was the first project (it was great and looks beautiful) and we recently transformed an unheated sunroom to a home office. The project involved adding radiant heat and some exterior finishing. As with the first project, communication was excellent and the costs were estimated accurately at the beginning. No surprises and smooth construction throughout. We highly recommend First Chicago and would definitely use them again. read more

This was our first experience using First Chicago Remodeling, and they came highly recommended from a friend. Our project was pretty small in scope, but the work and cost met our expectations. Our original sliding closet doors needed to be replaced with swinging hinges. Marian was able to reuse the existing doors with a little trim work, so that was a major cost savings. The project was completed in three days, which included trim work and painting. We're thrilled with the finished project and will definitely use this company again for additional work. read more

We had a closet door that had been off the tracks for a while and had just never done anything about it. Marian was over on another project and we had him take a look at the door. We wanted to make the sliding doors turn into french doors without having to buy new doors. Marian said that he could take the existing doors and make them look like brand new french doors. And sure enough, he did. And he did for 60% of the cost compared to two other estimates. We will definitely use Marian again whenever we can fit into his busy schedule. read more

We used First Chicago to totally gut a bathroom. They were strongly recommended to us from a neighbor. They came and left at the same time each day. They totally cleaned up each and every day. The price was exactly as quoted. I can not even express how happy we were with them. They did our bathroom in half the time of two of our neighbors who are doing the same thing and their work is beautiful! Really kind and hard working team who were always neat, courteous, and knowledgable. We plan to use them again for a kitchen remodel. read more

We've used this company several times, they're awesome! They did great work for us, as a project manager working for an interior designer I've worked with several other construction companies that aren't nearly as responsive, accommodating or well rounded in their skill set. The owner Marian is personally involved in every project and guarantees all of his work. We've recommended this company to other people since our project ended who were all equally as satisfied! Definately give them a call if you need a great contractor!! read more

We have chosen First Chicago for the first time few months ago to do major remodeling on 2 bathrooms. We were very happy with the results and used the company again for our 3rd bathroom. Marian, the owner, along with his team, were very helpful and knowledgeable. Marian not only helped us with the remodeling but also with designing by giving few great ideas. We will definitely use this company again to do our next huge project, which will be the kitchen. :) We are really happy with the results! read more

I have only positive things to say about Marian, owner of First Chicago Remodeling. Prompt, fair, and conscientious, he's good to his word. He is most pleasant to be around, cleans up after himself, shows up and gets the work done well and on time. He's also patient with questions and creative with solutions that lesser craftsmen may not even have considered. He's a rare find. I plan to hire him in the future whenever he's available to undertake projects at my home. read more