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Bloomingdale, IL

Independent Remodeling

4.4 (82 reviews)
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floor boards were damaged and floor is not level or solid as it was pre-construction
Betsy B.

Shortcut everywhere- every year is a new surprise-turns out they also used a black pipe for my tub faucet. When I turned on water when remodeling was done, they actually told me the brown water that initially comes out is from the copper pipes, and I believed them! Well, years later looking at brown water, the whole faucet came off the wall. Added picture. I had to get a plumber to come in, open the wall, put an actual tub pipe in, and have someone fix the wall, plumber come back to attach faucet. He couldn't believe that Independent Remodeling didn't drive 2 min to a store to get the right pipe. They were probably behind schedule and used whatever was in the truck. The amount of things wrong with this bathroom is insane. It's great when you're done and easy to be happy because you have your house back, but if you want long term quality, do not go with this company. When doing the initial walk-through explaining what I wanted, there were no notes taken. I thought that was weird but they are professionals and I figured it's what they do. That was, until plugs ended up in the wrong spot, etc. they did something wrong while installing a very expensive showerhead and fixture, and the solution was to put gum in it which took no time to get brown with mildew. The tiles were not laid properly and are cracking. They did come back a year later to redo it, but they are the same quick job. There's something behind the tile that is not letting water flow to the showerhead, we had all new piping done with them. They also hung a giant mirror with a thin wire. They had to come back after year because it was starting to pull off the frame. They just glued it to the wall. It is now peeling from the wall and is about to fall on someone. So after just a few years I am looking for a handyman to fix all these problems which may include taking down the new tile, so I thought I would share that this probably isn't a good solution if you're looking for a long-term bathroom redo.

Joe R.

Independent Remodeling did an absolutely incredible job with a complete house remodel of my parents' house after it was destroyed from a fire. They did everything- roof, drywall, floors, bathrooms, kitchen, basement, HVAC, hot water tank- everything! We are so thrilled with every detail of the beautiful and remarkable rebuild! The quality of the work is amazing! We are so grateful to Jim and Roman and the entire Independent Remodeling team! Jim and his crew were a pleasure to work with from the initial walk through of the property, until the finishing touches. We really appreciated Jim's leadership and expert guidance throughout the entire process. This project was particularly difficult given the challenges of the homeowners' insurance budget, the starting spot of an existing house stripped down to the studs, the permit hurdles, and the need for a fast-track project with my parents displaced from their home. Jim and his crew rose to the occasion! They were professional, knowledgeable and extremely skilled. We could see that Jim has done this for a long time because he knew how to schedule and push the project. Workers were at the house all the time. They were there early and late. I was shocked a number of times to get a message from Jim on a Monday morning telling me how much they accomplished over the weekend. They even did a lot during the holidays! Jim went the extra mile by providing us expert letters from the trades to support the insurance claims. He provided us constant updates, and even provided a construction schedule in the specific manner required by the insurance company. He listened carefully, always provided insightful feedback, and successfully turned a nightmare scenario into a dream house! In addition to all of Jim's brilliant work, he is a genuinely great and kind person. Jim was so thoughtful in catching little things that might make the home better for my mom who lost her eyesight. Jim's considerate attention to detail separates Independent Remodeling from all the other contractors! Independent Remodeling is truly the best of the best! Thank you, Jim and the Independent Remodeling crew, for all your help and outstanding work! We are amazed!

Master Closet with laundry

We highly recommend Independent Remodeling for your home projects. Jim and his team did an excellent job with our home expansion project which updated our master bathroom, closet and laundry room. We added 400 sq feet to our house. His team is very knowledgeable and professional but most important to us, he is very easy to work with. We felt very comfortable with him from the beginning. He does an excellent job in communication and managing the project with his team. It is very impressive. We truly love our new space and appreciate the job that Independent Remodeling did.

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Amber M.

After about 6 months of looking and 4 failed attempts with other companies trying to secure a contract to remodel our kitchen, we finally came across Jim at Independent Remodeling. Who knew it would be so hard to find someone honest, hard working and trustworthy. All we kept getting were either no shows, extremely price gauged quotes or after time spent measuring and walking through no contact back at all with any quote. Not only did Jim have the best walk through appointment he came back with the most cost effective price points. He was able to keep our grandiose ideas reasonable, never belittling our visualizations, but keeping us grounded within our budget. He made it easy to trust his expertise and that of his team. Working with Jim from the beginning was refreshing. It was almost as if we knew him all along and have done business with him for years. He was up front with us about his schedule and time line and let us know that if things opened up he would get us in earlier if he could, and he did! Roman and Peter came and did a fantastic job this summer even with several obstacles. (Obstacles being summer break and 2 grade school aged boys who want to be right in the mix of things all the time!) They did very well with the boys in and out and asking tons of questions, never annoyed. They were a pleasure to have in our home! Roman was always ready and willing to go above and beyond each day he was here. If something came up unexpected Roman and Jim would be on the phone and if it needed Jim would be here too. The whole team goes above and beyond. I highly recommend IR for any of your home project needs! We are excited to work with Jim and his team again soon with another scheduled project down the road!

J M.

Could not be more grateful to Jim and his team. We had a horror story of a remodel with someone who botched our bathrooms and are so grateful we found Independent Remodeling after. Jim was kind, professional, affordable, good at communicating, and efficient. He worked with us each step of the way and he and his team communicated on every detail to make sure that we were happy. The bathrooms turned out better than we could've imagined and we plan to use them for a second project in the house. Highly recommend them after working with a number of contractors, as this was the best company we've ever worked with.

Photo, after completion. New larger TV to be purchased and mounted.  Shelves are adjustable. Doors on left cover radiator, right to match.

After extensive research to find a contractor to build my custom built in bookcase and cupboards for my living room, I hired Independent Remodeling and I couldn't be more pleased! There was very good communication with Jim, even if he was away, about the project. He started making drawings and discussing ideas at the free estimate! It was clear that what I wanted any my happiness were important to him and that it wasn't just about the job and the money. Roman was very professional, efficient, and did an excellent job even though he was doing the job by himself most of the time. He was also very meticulous about his work and keeping everything as neat and clean as possible. When I had concerns they were addressed and taken care of (I thought the drawer hands were put on crooked, but it was the drawers that were adjusted yet. Everything was level when it was done.). Roman made sure to put paper down on my hardwood floors and to put up plastic to minimize the dirt and dust. If there was ever a question about what I wanted, they asked, instead of guessing. The final product was great and I am happy to look at every time I watch TV. The cost was not the least expensive, but I feel I got good value (good product and good service) for what I paid. I would hire them again in the future.

Rachel T.

We highly recommend Independent Remodeling for any project in your home. Great communication, high quality of work, efficient, and on top of it all- very kind! Everything was done in a timely manner and every step was communicated well. We had our basement renovated/wet bar built, and during the renovations had a bunch of small projects come up (kitchen faucet broke, trim by front door needed replacing). Roman and Jim didn't even hesitate to help when we asked! You can't do any better than this company, and we plan to use them in the future for any renovations that we may need.

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Hello, do you service elgin (Lake and Nesler) area? If so, would be able to provide a free estimate? Thanks…

Hello Joe, thank you for reaching out. Yes, we do service that area and do offer free estimates. Please reach out to the owner, Jim at the below phone number when you are ready to set up an appointment.… 

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“Jim was flexible and worked with our schedule to help us put together what we needed in our basement.”

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