McKay service is just average. If their pricing was any higher, I'd give them one star…read more Apparently they do a lot of city work, which may provide some insight into my experience. I hired them to cut back two of my neighbor's trees, which in itself can be a touchy matter. Yes, I do have every right to cut to the property line without killing the tree, but these guys don't have to listen to her the day after...and the day after that... While I was occupied with instructions on cutting back a 50ft horse chestnut tree, they severely pruned a magnolia tree by hand on the other side of the property without my knowledge. Yes, this was part of the work order, but had I been privy to the timing they wouldn't have overshot the property line by 3 feet (!) Moreover, they badly stripped the bark on each cut which made *clean up* cuts impossible. Anyone who knows how to prune limbs should know the two-cut method, especially with a pole saw. Geesh. To make matters worse, the foreman (Dennis' brother) complained incessantly to me about the weather and getting to the next job. He aimed a chainsaw at my face (only HALF jokingly) when I complained about the magnolia tree. He knew I was right but couldn't bring himself to admit it. Now that's service ! My advice is if you aren't really concerned about maintenance beyond grunt work, these guys are fine. If you're looking for anyone slightly resembling an arborist, look elsewhere.

These guys provided a very reasonable price. They were timely and did a nice job chopping down a…read morelarge ash tree and trimming many branches away from our 2 story condo. They were very friendly and did some extra trimming for free even though the price was very reasonable to begin with. I highly recommend them!

If you like HGTV and the ideas they have on their remodeling shows, you will love Heller Lumber…read more Not because it's got rows and rows of glitzy remodeling ideas, but rather because after you get your ideas from surfing through Houzz and Pinterest, this is the place that will sell you the exact materials you need to do those things. My wife and I wanted to replace our rustic fireplace mantle with a smooth cedar 4x10. That's a type and size of wood that Big Box stores don't carry, nor will they even bother ordering one. (Big Box stores are all about moving quantity, not quality.) So we called Heller. I've known about Heller from my days of working in construction when I needed to order specialty doors and wood trim. I've always enjoyed working with them because they are knowledgeable, friendly and the only 'attitude' they have is one of helpfulness. Maybe that's what comes when a family runs a business and cares about maintaining a great reputation. So if you are in the market for any high-quality wood products for your home, inside or out, make Heller your first stop. Their prices are competitive, their customer service is unmatched and you'll get exactly what you need to make your home look exactly the way you want.

I needed a sheet of plywood for a small project but because of disability cannot manage a full…read moresheet. Other yards would not do a couple of simple cuts on their panel saw. Heller was happy to make the cuts I needed at a reasonable cost. Beyond that they went out of their way to accommodate my mobility issues. Good knowledgeable people, good material and an exemplary culture of caring. Too bad I can't do 6 or 7 stars. THANK YOU Heller Lumber!

Good fences make good neighbors…read more We found Stars Fence to be responsive and professional. They quickly provided us a quote, their plan was approved by our village, no modification was needed. They installed the fence around the property in about 2 days; we have a very tricky hilly section and a berm. In my interactions with the installers, I found them accommodating and professional as well. Good fence = good neighbor!

Stars Fence did a great job replacing our wood fence in the backyard, Dave and Roxanna helped…read morearrange the work in a timely and professional manner. This is the third time we have hired Stars Fence. We highly recommend them.

As I walked into my yard to see my newly installed fence, I found myself thinking, if there is…read moresuch a thing as a perfect fence, this is it. I appreciated Justin's responsiveness. Every question and concern was answered quickly and I always felt confident that nothing was overlooked. His communication was outstanding. Antonio came out with his crew that were true craftsmen. In 90 plus degrees, I saw them repeatedly checking every detail over and over carefully for leveling and straightness and making it perfect even in that heat. The finished fence is everything I hoped for and more. It is remarkably straight, solid and built with precision. Every request I had was accommodated, for example, placement or the gate and sections removable for future access if needed. Nothing felt rushed and every detail was handled with care. The quality of the finished fence speaks for itself, but watching the care and precision that went into building it made me appreciate it even more. My sincere thanks to Justin, Antonio and the entire crew for creating something that I'll enjoy every time I step into my backyard. I truly appreciate the care that went into every detail.

They replaced my chain link gate posts and a third post. Unfortunately, they didn't get the posts…read morein the correct positions. I asked them to reposition the posts and they wouldn't budge. They are nice people, but I would never use them again.

It's been two years since Johnny did our New concrete patio and fence we are still loving it!…read moreEnjoying it to the max! He did a wonderful job our stamped concrete looks beautiful! We get lots of compliments not only did he do our concrete but he did our neighbors, our neighbors' brother's, and a couple of other neighbors' concrete patios on our street, everyone is very happy and satisfied and we highly recommend Level Up Concrete with Johnny! They are very reasonably priced, work hard, and fast! Fantastic Work! They did it all within a couple of days and at a very reasonable price!

Messy, terrible communication. We got a quote but never agreed to hire them and never signed a…read morecontract. One morning with no notice or communication, their trucks showed up at our house to cut trees (again we never approved this). When we called to tell them to stop sending their crews because we are not working with them, a guy named Bill screamed at us on the phone about how we wasted his time. Now we will never hire them.

I have been a client of Monster Tree Service of the north west suburbs for a number of years now…read more Recently, I had them back to work on our big trees, and am consistently impressed by their team. They work like a finely honed machine, are careful of their surroundings, and clean up so you would never be aware they were even there, except for the manicured trees. I would recommend them to anyone who needs an arborist.

I was very impressed with Continental Fence! Jerry came out to give me a quote within 1 day after I…read moreleft text about my fence project. I shopped around and their price was better than any other quote I received. The guys who installed the fence were very nice and respectful of my landscaping and they did a great job. I highly recommend Continental Fence.

Mario and his team did excellent work replacing concrete walkways, replacing stairs, and raising my…read morepatio. The patio had sunk 3 inches and they raised it up without replacing it because it was in good condition otherwise. They replaced our outdoor concrete stairs to the basement that had been built decades ago and were not to code. The stairs now have the proper tread and riser dimensions and are safe. The concrete walkway looks great. The crew was professional and courteous. Mario was communicative throughout the process. I recommend Raising Chicago's Concrete without hesitation.

I highly recommend Raising Chicago Concrete. Mario and team raised a sunken patio step at our…read moreresidence, and we are very pleased with the results. Quality work, excellent communication and fair/transparent pricing.