I can't say enough about Hilman Constuction. My husband and I met with Chris approximately a year ago about remodeling two of our bathrooms. During our initial consultation he impressed us as very knowledgeable and someone who would be easy to work with. Our impression turned out to be spot on. Initially, the project was estimated to take approximately ten to 12 weeks but due to events completely on our end, having to start and stop the project several times, it took about a year to finish. Throughout it all Chris never missed a beat and was completely understanding and accommodating with his schedule. Then when I told him I needed my half bathroom on my first floor turned into a full bathroom he creatively took space from an adjacent closet and made it work beautifully. He was also very collaborative about ideas for our two bathrooms upstairs. We were working with a designer who developed the plans for the upstairs bathrooms that turned out not to be completely workable for the master and Chris came up with ideas to still give us everything we wanted and actually made it look better than the original design. He is a contractor, along with his team, that you can count on to give you solid and informed ideas and solutions and I look forward to to working with him in the future and I recommend him without hesitation. read more

Chris & team were some of the best we've worked with during our multi-year home remodel. They recently completed a revamp of our sunroom and laundry/mudroom -- we love both end results. Few issues arose, but when they did Chris & team addressed them immediately. It was the best communication and project management we've experienced yet in the 10+ years of home remodels. Thanks, team! read more

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Chris came out immediately, but didn't have anyone available to do the job. He personally helped me move an 80-lb shower door out of the way and gave me a number to call for a more permanent solution. Very good guy, I would definitely use him for a construction project. read more

Chris came out to see if he could help us with a in-progress job as we were fed up with our current GC. He understood our issues and offered advice, acknowledging we were correct to be frustrated but that we should finish with our GC if we could because changing at this point would be very costly to us. He gave some other advice on how to approach and we have applied with good results. Chris was very knowledgeable and will definitely keep him in mind for future projects. Thanks again Chris! read more

Chris is amazing. Great work, great attitude. We made way too many change orders to the original scope of work and he just rolled with it. Patient, detailed, offered great solutions to problems that inevitably come up. We actually will be using him again later this year for additional work in the house. Highly recommend! read more

I wouldn't trust or recommend these contractors. They seem nice and the initial estimate appears fairly reasonable. But if you hire them, they cheat, lie and overall you will over pay for poor quality. We were thinking of removing having them install one GFCI outlet from the overall estimate (they don't separate anything out which should be a red flag). They said it would only be $80 less. So we said fine. All they did was string some wire from a gfci outlet that is under a panel that is screwed in for our hot tub. The outlet itself is a regular outlet cover with no way to reset the gfci, which I'm pretty sure doesn't make it a gfci outlet (and misleading at best) and it's screwed into the wood panel that is screened into the hot tub base. Then they never measured for the shower door correctly or at all. So they started doing the install, putting in one half, and then realized we needed to do a custom door because the other wall wasn't flush. This was something they should have caught earlier on. They only took off $300 for the entire shower door install, even though they never fixed their mistake and left the other half in place, plus the corner fixtures that hold shampoo, etc. in a pile on the floor. They sent us their custom door guy and said that they would take care of it (making it difficult for us to shop around), so I can only assume we paid for that work to the other company who did the actual custom door install. So they just caulked the bottom of the shower pan (less than 3') to the floor. They charged us $150 trip charge for just that piece of work, which is a complete rip off since they never did the work they were supposed to do that was all their fault. That is all that they did productive that day, just caulk 3' on the floor and shower pan for $150 on top of ripping us off on everything else. They should have never charged us that $150. So in the end, we paid $1650 for caulking a hot tub, simple extension of an existing outlet so there was a plate outside the wood panel, removal and install of a simple shower system (uses the same configuration of our old system) and caulking our 3x3' shower and repaired grout of maybe 6-10' linear feet max. And then there's the cost of not finishing their work and leaving it to the other custom shower install company. Then, telling us they were charging us $150 trip charge for a 3' piece of caulk (that we could do ourselves) is just dishonest and a sham. We live probably 30-40 min, and no one anywhere of any expertise has that high of a trip charge for such minor work of essential less than 5 min of work and the rest was admitting their mistake about the door. In fact, most companies wouldn't charge that trip charge given their mistakes and how much we had already paid. I feel like they took advantage of us and decided to milk every penny they could since they had done a horrible job anyway, so it's not like we would ever ask them back. Buyer beware!! You are not dealing with honest and moral people here, especially when the job goes downhill and their deficiencies come to light. read more

Chris and his employee Alex did an excellent job on our full bathroom renovation. From the proposal phase to project completion, Chris was great about communicating and setting expectations, providing guidance as we purchased materials, and promptly completing the renovation on time. The end result looks great! We would recommend Chris for your remodel project. read more

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I am absolutely thrilled with the exceptional work that Chris and his employee, Alex, delivered during the recent rehab of my master bathroom. From the moment we started on this project, I knew I was in capable hands. Chris was great at communicating and setting expectations from the start. Chris's expertise, professionalism, and dedication were evident throughout the entire process, and we couldn't be happier with the result. Chris is very practical and his ability to collaborate and offer innovative ideas truly sets him apart. I am a bit indecisive, and Chris was patient, helping me work through some important decisions. We ran into a few obstacles as one of the vanities arrived totally the wrong size. Chris and Alex kept me calm and were able to cut and put back together the day before the countertop was to be installed. In addition to being great craftsmen, both Chris and Alex were easy to have around. We are so happy with our new bathroom! I highly recommend Hillman Construction! read more

Came out ten days ago, promised quote in a couple of days, never received quote, inquired, too busy to work.

Recently moved to the north shore and had a long list of fixes that needed to get done. I asked for estimates from several contractors in the area, and Hilman Construction was the only one that came out to the house to examine the job list to figure the details of what needed to be done BEFORE sending the estimate. I appreciated the attention to detail here. Hilman Construction also had a very competitive price! Chris was able to get out to the house quickly and I was very impressed with how he quickly and effectively went through the list of fixes. The fixes spanned electrical (GFCI fix and change Smoke Detectors), Plumbing (fixing a broken toilet), and General Construction (drilling into tile for a TV mount and getting door to latch) I have found my handyman in the north shore! read more

This post is long overdue but after living in our new kitchen for over a year I thought it was timely. Chris and his team did an amazing job from start to finish. Chris is responsible, responsive and professional. He is very knowledgeable about his business and works with all trades to complete your project. He is collaborative, offering ideas and respecting your ideas and opinions as well. Our kitchen remodel was difficult being in a 100 year old home. Chris and his team made it beautiful. read more

Excellent company to work with. Chris was very responsive flexible to my requests. They did everything that was expected from them, and did quality work. No surprises, just a job well done. read more

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I employed Hillman to do dry wall repair and a bathroom remodel. The owner was very pleasant to work with. The owner and a teammate did the work, they were quick and efficient. My wife and I aren't the easiest customers but they were patient and did amazing work. I appreciate that and their flexibility. They will be my first call for future needs. read more

Chris and team helped us to install window blinds and some minor works. Scheduling and work is smooth. Definitely recommend Chris. read more

I have reviewed Hillman before and nothing has changed, They just do great work and better than what you would expect. They are not the cheapest but they do quality work and I would highly recommend them read more

We are thrilled with the total bathroom remodel recently completed by Hilman Construction. Chris Hilman's many years of experience and great work ethic shines. He was there for the entire process, working closely with his crew. He works to bring his customer's dreams to fruition, but he is happy to make some of his own suggestions. He has seen and done a lot of remodeling over the years and he knows what will and won't work. He has some spectacular ideas of his own. He surely does not push them at you, just shows you the possibility. Chris is easy to work with and will explain the timeline in a way that anyone can understand. Last but certainly not least, Chris is impeccably honest. When he says he will do something, he does it. There were no surprises, any where along the way. Next project, I will call no one else. read more

Do not trust this company. I contacted this company through HomeAdvisors.com. He came to my house and looked over the project. He said he would be happy to take on the work.... until it came to setting up a mutually beneficial contract. He claimed "vertigo" the morning of our appointment. He promised to contact me later that day to reschedule. I respectfully waited 4 days to phone him. He doesn't respond. Obviously, he doesn't want my work. I wasted time getting my project done thinking he would do it. He's just another slippery contractor. His following exculpatory reply was sent to me the day AFTER I posted my review. read more

As read in the other comments, the owner is a joke and blows off jobs! My mother, who is disabled, had a doctors appointment Monday and made sure she was back home in time for the meeting and estimate that was scheduled by the business owner. He said he would arrive on Monday and never called and never showed up. My mother has reached out to him 3 times and now answer and no callback. Why would a business owner schedule a meeting and not show up? Says a lot about the business itself! Can't be trusted and can't keep a meeting. Read the other negative reviews and you will see that this person blows off many customers. Not a professional business and not trustworthy at all!!! Stay away from this business, especially if you are elderly. Shame!!! read more

After a little accident with the old pedestal sink, I decided to DIY a new install. After 3 hours of starting the install, I realized that this job was over my YouTube knowledge bank and reached out to local contractors. Chris from Hilman Construction responded in a straight forward manner and gave me an estimated cost that was fair and reasonable. After a phone call to check in with him on some concerns I ran into, I was confident in his professional manner and experience. The work was scheduled within 48 hours and work was completed quickly. Thank you for the job well done and we will keep you on our short list of good contractors. read more

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We worked with Chris for a kitchen renovation. My husband and I are architects, so we were looking for great quality on a tight budget. Chris was easy to work with, was very responsive to our concerns, and even came out after the job was done to help with the plumbing at no charge. Changes in scope and price were reasonable and were communicated quickly. Great experience overall. read more

Despite a friend's recommendation and a great initial consultation, our project - a remodel of our front entry, stairway and sunroom - would have been a major failure. I used an architect Hilman recommended, which didn't prevent problems, but caused several issues we had to fix. Despite listing our priorities for the project, having detailed lists, carefully reviewing contracts and plans and many pre-work meetings, we had quite a few problems along the way, besides the usual stuff you'd expect with a 107-year old home. Hilman should have known we'd need spray foam insulation throughout to make the enclosed porch habitable year-round so we didn't have to add a spray foam install mid-demo. They should have known the standard height and depth of stairs so we didn't have to start over. They should have known that sidelights are full-length openings to match the door and known not to follow architectural plans that had already proven faulty. They should have known proper heights and locations for lights and outlets so we didn't have to cut into new baseboards. They should have known how to repair stucco. They should have kept the old doorbell and noted that it was wireless. And they should have reached out to follow up at the end of the project. On the plus side: Hilman was great at the initial consultation, offering collaborative ideas and ways to save money.Two crew members that did most of the work were hard-working, polite and competent so it is not the fault of the workers, but management and planning plus some communication issues. It was clear our remodel was NOT a priority and ended up with just one guy here for the majority of the project, which dragged on. Follow up was poor as well, which months later we learned was due to serious issues with a Hilman staff person, but not hearing anything from the company for months at the finish line was frustrating. It turned out pretty well and the entire front of our house has never been cozier, safer or looked better. But I'm torn between 2 and 3 stars, and don't know if I'd hire Hilman Construction again. read more

I am a Big fan of the Chris Hilman Syndicate. Upon moving in, our home had some 1980s era features. Every time I looked at my bathroom and living room walls, I heard flock of seagulls songs in my head. Honestly, there is only so much Space Age Love Song that can go on in a person's head before they go completely insane. As I teetered on the brink of insanity, I decided we needed to do something about these abominations in our house. We called Chris Hillman based on his good Yelp status. He came over, put our minds at ease and explained things to us. I literally have no skills whatsoever when it comes to building/fixing/remodeling things. In fact, if I tried there is no doubt that I would suffer a fatal injury. Chris' people did not die on the job. In fact, they were very competent. They showed up on time, did the work they said they were going to do, and Chris inspects it all to make sure its going according to plan. His crew works hard, and they don't even eat. The guy working only subsisted on a diet of Cigarettes and red bull. I think I need to get as much work done now before this person inevitably dies. Price was right. Any home improvement is painfully expensive, but at least I didn't vomit 3 times when quoted a price. Only 1 time. You should consider Chris for your next home improvement project. read more

Found Hilman on Yelp several years ago and have worked with Chris since for many repair and maintenance projects for our house. Chris is someone you can trust comfortably. This strait of character is rare commodity in the construction business these days. We highly recommend Chris and his crew for whatever you need to do with your property. read more

Chris did great work on our home project. He was very honest every step of the way and was very responsive. I would highly reccomend him and will use his service again in the future. read more

Chris continues to do fantastic work for us - he oversaw a bathroom remodel, front facade renovation, and most recently, a parking pad removal (which sounds less exciting but was complicated). I think that what sets Chris apart from other contractors is that he genuinely cares about his clients' satisfaction and always has their best interests at heart. We put our complete trust in him! read more

Chris and his work are great! He explained how he was going to tackle our project every step of the way. He also responded very promptly to our request for an estimate. If we have any other future projects at home that I can't tackle myself we will be calling Chris. Thanks for the great work Chris! read more

I recently had some work done by Hilman Construciton. Unfortunately, I did not get a chance to meet Chris in person, only communicated via email and phone. I could tell he was a great guy, very professional, prompt, and most importantly, caring. He really does want to help you and work with your needs, gives great advise. Even though I was not around to see his crews in action, my brother said they were very efficient. They did not even take a lunch break. I can only say positives about Chris and his crews. I would highly recommend using him for handyman projects. Thank you to Chris and his crews. read more

Chris and his team did an excellent job on my new kitchen! The project required removing the old cabinets and appliances and installing all new ones. His installation team is excellent and so is the electrician he works with. The best part of working with Chris is his ability to overcome any challenge that the project can present. For example, one of my walls turned out to be at a very slight angle that was not noticed by the cabinet company when they took their measurements. Chris would always come to me with solutions, not just problems. The conversation would go "here's the issue, here's some ways we can fix it. Which one do you want to do?" I am extremely happy with my new kitchen! Highly recommend!!! read more

I couldn't be happier with Chris at Hilman Construction. When my first contractor stopped showing up in the middle of the project, Chris was sympathetic and willing to step in to take over and complete the job. His crew was professional, clean and courteous. Chris was here every step of the way to oversee, make suggestions and adjustments and he was such a reassuring presence. He answered phone calls no matter the time and is very approachable. He ensures all work is done correctly. He's a great communicator. I am grateful that he stepped in, and love the work he did. My remodeled home is beautiful-thank you Chris! read more

We had Chris come to our recently purchased home to give us an estimate on our kitchen remodel. He seemed knowledgeable during the initial appointment however, three weeks later and he never sent us an estimate. I emailed him to see if maybe he had gotten busy and could send us the estimate but never heard back. read more

Chris and his team came to install new bathtub and tile a shower and did a great job!!! Also did painting and drywall with no problem-professional job on all!!!!! Would definitely hire call him again- read more

Chris and his team were great. He gave me recommendations on where to go for my bathroom upgrade to find the best value. Once I purchased all of the supplies his team came in a did the demo and install of my new bathroom vanity. It was a very professional job at a good price. Chris even came back when my supplies were incorrect and installed the replacements with no issue. I would gladly partner with Chris again for any future projects. read more

Chris is the best. He remodeled our bathroom two year ago and did a great job. His crew is very detail oriented and are very well organized. Everyday they would clean the working area, making sure there were no dust or dangerous nails around. This was very important for a house with two young kids. Chris is very knowledgeable. He also helped me with other handyman requests from time to time. Recently our range hood in our kitchen stopped working and we were told it can't be fixed due to discontinued parts. Having no choice but to replace it, I had concerns with the backsplash behind the range hood so I gave Chris a call. He came up quickly to check the condition of backsplash and went extra miles to help diagnosing the broken range hood. I am impressed by his knowledge and always put customer's best interest in his mind. read more

Chris and his crew are professional, timely, and did an excellent job remodeling our family room. They converted my 1970's wood paneled family room which had a floor to ceiling Brady Bunch fireplace into a contemporary living space. I felt like Chris was a very honest contractor and made recommendations in my best interest. Also the crew that work on the job were very polite and hard working. Chris did a great job keeping in touch with me during the project. I will definitely use Hilman Construction again! read more

Had a great experience with Chris. Installed my father-in-law's kitchen faucet with no problems what so ever! Did a great job and highly recommend him! read more

We used Hilman to fix some drywall issues, paint our house and install some wainscoting. Chris was thorough and the price was very reasonable. We plan on using Hilman for future projects and highly recommend Chris and his team !! read more

We were referred to Chris after spending a lot of time looking to finish our basement. He laid out his thoughts with what we had drawn out. His ideas were great. His bid was reasonable. Chris and his workmen were very meticulous and neat. Everything was done to perfection. He planned everything so the work was done on schedule. We have had friends over and they are very complimentary and probably a lot better than theirs. I would definitely see Chris again and my wife is thinking of other projects to do. Hilman Construction is the company we will recommend and use in the future. read more

Called over 5 weeks ago, called this business, asked for a simple quote for some building damage, they explained to me in order for them to give me a quote, I had to fax or email all of my information, and wouldn't help me out via phone. He (whoever, didn't tell me his name) explained that they had been booked up for the next week and wouldn't be able to make it out for 2 weeks, in which he said would be a Tuesday. I emailed and faxed everything they asked for just to be neglected so they can pick and choose what work they would rather do first. its sad that even a business that's literally 10 minutes away from their location, we'd be able to get any sort of information even stating that they were not coming. complete neglect read more

Live in Deerfield 20+ years and have run the gamut on contractor experiences. As your neighbor, I cannot stress enough how superb this guy is. Fast. Efficient. Caring. Cost effective. As soon as he left I sat down to write this review. Great Guy. Most honest contractor you'll ever deal with. No question I will use him again and again. read more

We had a leak in our hot water heater as well as under our kitchen sink. I called Chris after reading the great reviews here on yelp since I didn't want to spend hundreds, if not thousands of dollars on a plumber if this was possibly a quick fix. Chris was able to come out the same day I called and he took the time to thoroughly check the two problems, all for no cost! Unfortunately, it turned out that it was a job that would have to be completed by a licensed plumber after all, but at least now I knew for sure. And again, there was no charge for this visit! Chris was very kind, professional and thorough and I look forward to hiring him for any of our handyman/construction needs in the future. read more