Wow incredible restoration, meticulous work by Michael and his crew. lovely experience my place…read moreis awesome looking. Thank you gentlemen. I would call them again for anything again in a heart beat.

Mike and Ozzie were terrific! They took good care of my house and possessions (including the cat!)…read moreThey were on time, straight forward and honest, and kind to this frazzled homeowner.

If you're looking for a GC who can drag you into a lawsuit and leave your commercial project with…read morecostly delays, construction defects, and potential safety issues, then Angelo may be the contractor for you. We signed a legal contract with Angelo in May and provided fully approved architectural, engineering, and interior construction plans for our commercial project. Before construction began, we met multiple times with engineers, designers, and Angelo to review the project. He stated that he had no concerns and promised completion by August. Unfortunately, that was only the beginning of a long and expensive ordeal. In addition to paying all progress payments on time, we prepaid over $30,000 for equipment that was not included in the original contract because Angelo requested the funds to help speed up construction. We provided complete equipment specifications, including manufacturers, models, supplier quotes, and contact information. Throughout the project, Angelo repeatedly reported progress and demanded additional payments. However, when we verified the status with local authorities, we discovered that certain inspections and approvals had not been completed as represented. He also threatened to stop work unless we paid for portions of the project that were not yet completed. To make matters worse, when the equipment arrived, we discovered that he had changed the manufacturers and models without our authorization. This created additional delays and complications that could have been avoided. As construction continued, numerous problems surfaced, including issues with drywall, electrical work, plumbing, and other portions of the project. Despite repeated concerns, Angelo consistently refused to acknowledge responsibility for these mistakes. Although Angelo informed us in November that the project was complete, we later discovered major deficiencies that should never have been overlooked on a commercial build. Required gas lines for kitchen equipment had not been installed, plumbing work required corrections, and improper electrical installation caused some of our equipment to lose manufacturer warranty coverage. We were forced to hire other contractors to repair and complete the work at additional expense. As a result, the project was not truly completed until early January--approximately five months later than originally promised. Because of the delays, construction defects, corrective work, and financial losses caused by these issues, we did not agree to pay the final $18,000 in full. Instead, we sought to offset a small portion of the damages we incurred, which far exceeded that amount. In response, Angelo filed a lawsuit claiming we owed him $27,000 and placed a mechanic's lien on our property. We fulfilled our obligations, paid on time, cooperated throughout the project, and even advanced significant additional funds to help move construction forward. In return, we experienced delays, unauthorized equipment substitutions, construction defects, costly repairs, and ongoing legal disputes. This review reflects our personal experience with this commercial project and is shared to help other property owners make a more informed decision when selecting a contractor.

I am a realtor and property manager in Chicago. I hired a company to install new vinyl flooring in…read moreone of the buildings that I manage. It was also my daughter's apartment. When this company took up the old floor, they told me that I had to hire someone to replace the subflooring before the tile could be installed. I went to Angi and found Angelo. I told him what I needed and that I needed it done within two weeks. He came out and gave me what I feel was very reasonable price that included materials and labor. Later he called and told me that the job would only take one day and scheduled it within one week. His workers arrived at 8:00 in the morning and did a beautiful job with the floor. They were very polite to me, my daughter and son in law. They cleaned up after the job and removed all of the debris. I would hire Angelo again and recommend A.P. Builders to any of my real estate clients and closest friends. It was a very good experience.

One Star - Would Give Zero If Possible…read more Review for: The Basement Men (The Creative Approach Builders & Remodelers, Inc.) We were referred to this company and initially spoke with Steve. During early phone conversations, we were told the job was usually around $1,000. We scheduled an appointment for 10:00am. Steve called after 10:00am to confirm the appointment, but did not actually arrive until close to noon. When he later came to see the space in person, the price discussed was $1,500, which we agreed to. We paid a $750 deposit via Zelle to schedule the work and signed the contract. We had agreed that we would purchase the exhaust fan ourselves. After we purchased it, we were then told there would be an additional $200 charge to install the fan we had already bought. We were also separately asked to send an additional $75 via Zelle to complete HOA paperwork and provide insurance information. No work was performed other than the site visit. Before anything even started, and after multiple additional costs were introduced beyond what was originally discussed, we decided to cancel. At that point, we were told the deposit would not be refunded. The end result was paying $750, having no work completed, and being asked for more money than what we initially agreed to. Only after this situation did we take a closer look at the full contract, including the fine print on the reverse side. Based on our reading, there are several provisions that future customers may want to review very carefully before signing. These include language related to: - Broad limitations on responsibility - Little or no warranty protection - Attorney fees and collection costs being shifted to the customer - High late-payment penalties - Significant cancellation penalties - Permit-related responsibility being placed on the homeowner - The ability to remove materials if payment disputes arise In our opinion, when no work has been performed, it's reasonable to expect at least a partial refund of a deposit, possibly minus a small scheduling or consultation fee. That was not our experience. This review is not written lightly. We understand that home improvement projects can be complex and that misunderstandings can happen. However, from our perspective, the combination of shifting prices, additional fees introduced after the deposit, strict contract terms, and refusal to refund any portion of the deposit resulted in a very negative experience. We would not use this company again. Anyone considering them should read every page of the contract carefully, confirm all potential costs upfront, and make sure the terms align with their comfort level before proceeding.

Extremely greedy and wants money prior to completion. Steve puts the pressure on to keep writing…read morechecks despite shoddy work and non completion. Be forewarned

Howard and the ABL Group took amazing care of our new home. Not only were his prices extremely…read morereasonable, but he handled everything. They took care of staining our floors, painting the walls, redoing our kitchen, and even plumbing and handy man work. Howard was also very good at answering our questions and walking us through the process. Howard took care of us, and he was essential in making our new house feel like a home. We're still using Howard and ABL for follow on work, and I would highly recommend him to anyone else.

My spouse escalated our request to the owner, George, as he felt that is was Ablaze responsibility…read more George said he would look into the issue. We notified them on 6/12/24, on 6/24 George himself came out to look at the pan and measure the closet to see if a new appropriate drain pan would fit because not all comply with current codes. He ordered the new drain pan, scheduled to have it installed but also commented on the review I left, he asked if he could come by. We said he could come verify our statements when the pan was installed but his team Brian and David were well aware of a number of issues prior to our final payment. Today, August 2nd the new drain pan was installed as George did acknowledge that is the proper installation for the set-up we have. He also reviewed a number of items, offered to fix what he could. While it was a nice offer/gesture, our experience with the team (Brian & David and all the sub contractors) made it impossible for us to accept. George indicated he was not aware and that a number of these items could have easily been punch list items to be taken care, but that option was never given to us. George did in fact reimburse us for a different issue. I'm grateful George stepped in and that he was willing to at least look into it. I'm more grateful he acknowledged and did correct the drain pan and I appreciate his offer to correct what he could. The crew that was here did an excellent job (from what we can tell as of today). It's unfortunate it had to be escalated but I can confidently say, when it was, George did everything he could to get taken care of appropriately. He communicated frequently and everything went very smooth.

We signed a contract with Clark Ebert at CR Ebert JR. Long story short, he stole the deposit money…read moredue upon contract signing with no intention of doing the work or ordering supplies. Almost 5 months later, he says he has no money to refund us. No work has been done. He hasn't even picked up the permit or completed the city's vendor registration. Shame on you, Clark. ​

Never finished the job they were paid to do. Charged me the full amount upfront when I gave my…read morecredit card number (which I shouldn't have done). The job had two parts: fix a roof leak (exterior) and repair the ceiling stain (interior). They never did the interior part, even after numerous back and forth calls and messages. Lousy customer service and even worse repair service. This company is totally fraudulent. Check their other reviews online, they scam people consistently.

I hired AB Edward to redo a metal roof on my Kenosha house over 10 years ago. The other roofing…read morecontractor I hired was unscrupulous and I had to sue them in court. AB Edward redid the entire roof and garage for a 4000 sq ft house. There have been no problems since and I don't foresee any problems for a long time. I also recommended them to others. If you want exterior construction done right, pay what a reputable contractor is worth the first time so you don't have issues with repairs in the future.

If you need a leak repaired in a flat roof, these are the guys to call. They promptly fixed my…read moreroof the right way the first time. Highly recommend.

We had damage to our gutters and fascia on our garage after the big winter storm at the end of…read moreNovember. I called multiple places trying to find someone to come out and assess the damage and fix it. A number of places never brothered responding, and a couple actually set up appointments and then didn't show up. After hunting around for more places to call that were decently rated, I came across Holda Construction and I am so glad that I did. They called me back promptly to discuss and asked me to send pictures. After I sent photos, they got in touch and set up a time to come out for a quote within an hour, for the next day. Mariusz came out the next day, as promised (he even called to see if he could come a little earlier than scheduled) and assessed the situation. He explained the options and what his recommendation was- but there was no pressure to agree to the work on the spot- he just asked that I call and let him know if I wanted to move forward, His quote was extremely fair and better yet, he was able to start the work within the week. When I had questions on the contract he sent over, he immediately called to talk through them, and sent an updated quote the same day. The work took two days- the guys took care of everything, including a very thorough clean up- no debris to be found! And our new garage roof and gutters look great- and we now know that they have been properly installed, so we shouldn't have a repeat of the same issues we had experienced before. I cannot say enough good things about the experience with Holda Construction. When we need the house roof and/or windows done, they will ones we call- no question. Highly recommended!

Asked for an estimate for a fairly small job replacing wooden scallops with aluminum. No site…read morevisit just over the phone a price twice that of another contractor.

Baths by Envy recently completed a tub to walk-in shower conversion for me. I couldn't be happier!…read moreThey're experienced, talented, very professional, sticklers for quality, and nice to work with. This team works well together, which led to great communication...regardless of who I was talking to. Having done limited updating before, I had a tiny bit of sticker shock when I got the quote. But I researched prices/vendors and found that the cost was quite fair. And now that I've seen how much work (and number of steps) went into this conversion, I feel it was a great value. The team helped make sure the shower blends with everything else in the bathroom, which was reno'd a year ago (before I bought the place). With the new shower, the room looks bigger, brighter and better. At the end of the day, it's not just about having a beautiful, well-built shower or about getting the right price. It's also about being treated well as a customer, relying on the expertise of pros who care, communication, and having decent folks working in your home. In the order in which I met them, BIG THANKS to: Piper, Jed, Scott, Bill, John, Julies, Sarah, and last but not least, Paul the tile whisperer! Don't hesitate to call on this team. You'll be glad you did.

3 years ago this company turned a 2 week bathroom remodel into a 3 month disaster. Now, 3 years…read morelater, the $600 medicine cabinet fell off the wall and damaged the $300 faucet and $250 vanity top Out short list: Wrong shower door received and installed - received a discount but still bang my head on the short door Carpet burned by careless use of drying lamp Tiles not cleaned properly after installation Corner shelves in shower not level Medicine cabinet mounted to drywall - no drywall anchor, no stud attachment This company's work quality was a complete failure and over priced.