Jim and his gifted crew are skilled artisans who specialize in detailed workmanship and customer…read moresatisfaction. Devontry is THE place to go for craftsmanship at its finest and service at its best! Kate McClure Sauganash / Chicago

Jim and his staff do an outstanding job on any work you need done. I've taken several drawers to…read moreDevontry to be fixed. All of the drawers came out perfect. Jim is a master craftsman who can fix or build any type of furniture accessory you need. I highly recommend Devontry for all of your furniture needs!

A lifesaver when you need someone you can truly trust!…read more I was home visiting my parents who live in Evanston and ran into a lighting and electrical issue I wasn't comfortable handling myself. I turned to Yelp -- and thankfully, it led me straight to the right person. Pat from AnyFix came out promptly and quickly diagnosed a short that had knocked out my parents' porch light -- something that could've been a real safety issue, especially since my dad has trouble seeing in the dark. Pat was not only knowledgeable and efficient, but also incredibly kind, honest, and professional. He explained what he was doing every step of the way, fixed the issue perfectly, and made sure everything was safe before leaving. You can tell he genuinely cares about helping people, not just getting the job done. I'll definitely be keeping his number on speed dial for any future repairs. If you want someone who's dependable, personable, and knows their craft inside and out -- call Pat at AnyFix. You'll be glad you did.

I was in a tight spot with water dripping through a ceiling on a Saturday, with me far from home…read more Patrick picked up the phone right away and scooted over to my house to get it taken care of. Awesome!

AWSOME CARPENTER - Paul came to look at my project and immediately knew what I had in mind. I…read morewasn't clear on how or what it was going to look like. I was asking for simple shelving above my kitchen island and a bar with shelves in the corner of the dining room. Paul thought about it and did some drawings with me there and I approved of the rough ideas he had. when he came back to do the work, he was always there when he said he would be, worked tirelessly, and always cleaned up nicely for the next day. Paul kept adding ideas and I kept approving and the end result was something I had'nt even imagined. both projects were done within a week, the price was amazing for what I got and I am over the moon with my new bar and kitchen shelving. I highly recommend Chara Construction for your wood projects. Paul is a very creative carpenter that takes great pride in what he does. I'm so happy I found him.

We hired Chara Construction to create a walkout exit from our family room to the backyard. Paul and…read morehis crew opened up the exterior wall, cut through Hardy board siding, installed new French doors, and built a landing deck with adjoining staircase. Paul helped design the layout and worked with us to choose the right TimberTech decking materials. They trimmed the door on the interior and exterior walls, insulated, taped, drywalled and installed new outdoor lighting. Subsequently, Paul redid some indoor handrails, cutting, resizing, glueing and more, and wow, looks so professional. What's great about these guys is they show up early every morning, communicate status, clean up afterwards, are efficient, trustworthy, and take pride in their work. The entire process from start to finish was seamless. Paul will offer measurement suggestions and ideas if you're not sure what you're doing (me). He will also re-do anything you're not 100 percent happy with. Paul and his team did an incredible job transforming our house. They added dimension and character and it looks beautiful - as if it was original to the house. I took a leap of faith and hired Chara Construction from thier Yelp reviews and it turned out to be a great decision. I would not hesitate to hire Paul for any of your projects, big or small. Before and after pictures attached.

We had a great experience working with Brian and Mike Wade on our custom desk/wardrobe project for…read moreour master bedroom. They were extremely professional from the design to the execution and installation of the project. When we ran into an issue with the size of the drawers they were quick to correct the problem. We were consistently updated throughout the process and the timeline they provided at the beginning was accurate. As small business owners, they wanted to make sure we were fully satisfied with the end result and it truly shows in their workmanship.

Wade Brothers constructed and installed two custom-made built-ins for us, and we couldn't be…read morehappier with the end result. The quality of the construction is outstanding, and exactly what we had imagined when we originally came up with the concept. Mike and Brian were a pleasure to work with -- professional, on-time, and responsive to all of our needs. They are true perfectionists, going above and beyond to touch things up that we didn't even notice. We can't wait to work with Wade Brothers again on a future project, and would recommend them to anyone looking for high quality, custom pieces for their home.

Ramirez Home Remodeling helped me do a number of projects in my house including removing carpeting…read morein a large bonus room and putting in new vinyl flooring, painting my whole house (walls, ceilings, closets, doors), replaced old doors with new ones, installed new door hardware, replaced old light switches, painted exterior front door, etc. Quality of the work is top tier. Everything I asked they delivered and went above and beyond to make sure that they worked quickly and I was more than happy with the finished product. Great value for everything that I had them do in my house and only took a little over one week to complete. Will continue to use them for all my home renovation and upgrading needs in the future. Such a wonderful group to work with and trust them completely. Reliable, quick, incredible! Hire them for your next project and you will not be disappointed.

Oraldo has managed two projects for us so far, and we were very happy with both: his team a) cut a…read morenew interior doorway for us and mounted a pre-hung door, and later b) re-framed our front door, replaced a soffit, took care of numerous sealing and water-proofing details, and repaired some interior drywall damage. Both projects have been scheduled promptly and moved quickly, quotes have been clear, and we've been very happy with the qualify of work.

John and his team Renovated our kitchen and filled with a back deck back in 2018. They did a…read moreterrific job, kept under budget, and stayed on schedule - I'm pretty remarkable stuff in this business. In addition to ending up with a beautiful kitchen, we were very pleased with John's availability, demeanor, and commitment. That's just one example of the lengths to which he and his team will go, they built us a temporary kitchenette while the work was going on, sparing us the expense and hassle of having to move out or order delivery throughout the process. All in all, Just Builders is wonderful.

Just Builders is the best! I found them to be honest, kind, and hardworking…read more We did a complete gut rehab last summer of our basement. We had water issues before so we added drain tile, aluminum wall studs, water resistant drywall, ect. We upgraded to an energy star hvac system. We moved the laundry room. We put in four large egress windows. We added two legal to Evanston code bedrooms. We added a family room. We added a full bathroom. It came out beautifully!!!! We also have not had a drop of water this whole spring or summer. (Even through those huge storms!) Response time was fast. Explanations were thorough. And in regards to Natalie......I think that she was new to having projects done in her house. Seeing as she did not have a time table, yes, it is logical to finish roof construction and framing and other such projects. Ron was showing respect for his crew. Oh, and regarding Ron's appearance? He is a Mennonite carpenter. So.....yeah.....he has a pretty big beard.

Silverwing did an outstanding job putting in some safety grab bars for my wife's elderly father…read more Perfect install and it was used by him the same day...made his entry so much easier. While the grab bars were being installed, the rest of crew was busy prepping and painting our basement stairs. Superb prep and they look fantastic. All 3 of these young men were so polite, professional and thoughtful...super cleanup and making sure we were satisfied before they left. Highly recommend Silverwing.

Recently worked mostly with Ian from Silverwing for our nursery, and he and the team did an…read moreincredible job! They did it all - the updating the moulding and putting in wainscoting, adding the wallpaper and then painting. They were incredibly responsive, very timely and did it in a reasonable amount of time. They were so kind and and professional, and thought they were very reasonably priced. Can't recommend them enough!

Where do you go to get a part from a 50 year old weaving loom duplicated? Skokie Millwork! The…read moreloom I work on had two wooden bars with notches that had warped. I brought them to Skokie Millwork and asked if they could duplicate the pieces in cherry to match the originals. Paul gave me a fair price and they were ready for pickup in just a few days. This is truly a family business, as Paul's daughter also works in the shop. Good work and good service.

I have worked with Skokie Millwork for years on a number of projects. They just finished cabinets…read moreand custom moldings for a room addition. Everything came out great and the customer was extremely happy. Paul and the staff, mostly family, a third generation company, are easy to work with and made any minor tweaks to the order to insure it came out perfect. Their prices are very fair. I highly recommend them to other contractors.

I can't say enough great things about Daryll. He came in after a very bad experience with a…read moreprevious contractor and completely turned things around. He not only corrected a long list of poor workmanship, but also did beautiful, high-quality carpentry throughout my home. Daryll framed and installed multiple new windows, built a new front window bump-out to replace an old bay window, and widened the entrance to my living room by several feet--each project done with incredible attention to detail and craftsmanship. Everything feels solid, well thought-out, and professionally executed. Beyond his skills, Daryll is truly a pleasure to work with. He's kind, friendly, honest, and clearly takes a lot of pride in what he does. You can tell he genuinely cares about doing things the right way and making sure his clients are happy. If you're looking for a carpenter you can trust, I highly recommend Daryll. I'm so grateful I found him.

Daryll was consistently great at quick responses and keeping me updated throughout the project…read morewhile I was off site. He did high-quality work and a thorough inspection of other issues. I'll definitely rely on him again. Our tenants we're very complimentary of him, too.

Johnny and his team do an outstanding job - we have now worked with him on 3 unique projects…read more(patching and painting drywall/ceiling, stairwell painting, and cabinets). He goes above and beyond to work with you on getting the details right and always delivers on what he says he will do. Highly recommend their services!

I have used JC Painting for interior painting (including 22 foot tall walls & ceiling!), cabinet…read morepainting, accent wall, kitchen faucet replacement and outdoor trellis installation. I was very impressed by Johnny's knowledge, skill and follow through. Everyone at JC Painting was pleasant, did a great job, and always kept the worksite clean at the end of each day. I will definitely use JC Painting again. Fairly priced - neither the lowest nor the most expensive. But I am so pleased with every project they have worked on. Below are photos of kitchen cabinets and walls before & after. Also accent wall "during" & after and outdoor trellises. I will absolutely call on Johnny & JC Painting again!