Jeremy and his crew are fantastic to work with. Jeremy has great ideas, is honest, and has fair prices. His team leader Jose is excellent to work with, and ensures the project is done right. The crew of guys are good workers that know what's they're doing, and very considerate. We have a one year old and they took every bit of care to be clean and work around nap times as much as they could. I highly recommend Jeremy and North Side Reno to do any work in your home. read more

What a great experience! It was our first major remodel, but Jeremy and his crew helped us figure it all out. From the start he was very responsive and accommodating of our many questions, clearly spelling out what was needed. In the end, the new bathroom looks amazing and the quality of the work is excellent to the smallest detail. I'll definitely be going straight to these guys for any work on our house in the future and wholeheartedly recommend them! read more

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I HIGHLY recommend the team from North Side Renovations. Jeremy came out to view the scope of the projects and then gave me an itemized quote so I could decide what was in my budget for my bathroom remodel. I appreciate he understood and respected I was on a budget. Gerry and George (the contractors on my job) were amazing. They are honest, punctual, friendly, and highly skilled. They always had a solution to any "remodel surprises." Working full time through renovations is challenging but Gerry has very communicative via text if there were any issues and he was flexible in arriving early for the day so we could discuss any issues before I left for work. After having terrible experiences with other handyman services and contractors I can definitely say George & Gerry are THE best! I'm already trying to book them to come back for other projects. Jeremy's quote was very reasonable compared to other companies for bathroom remodels. read more

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Working with Jeremy and his crew was great. The process was easy, and Jeremy remained fluid and flexible with scheduling in the midst of the pandemic. Despite my wife and I working from home during the construction, it caused no issues. Gerry and Javier, the two men working on the project, were very thoughtful in their approach and kept the construction as contained as possible. I appreciated that North Side Renovations was interested in taking on my relatively small project. It involved turning a large closet into a smaller closet, and a hall closet facing the opposite way. And surprisingly, despite it being several days and several thousand dollars, it was hard to find contractors willing to take on a project that wasn't larger than a full kitchen or bath. Luckily I found Northside, and the quality was exactly as expected. I'd use them again for projects large or small. read more

Is a job ever going to always go exactly as you anticipated? Folks get sick, mistakes happen, but Jeremy and his North Side/Northside crew do their best to make it right. I shopped the top three Yelped contractors around Rogers Park with good reviews in doing bathroom remodels. We were looking to do both our bathrooms, one after another. Jeremy was quick to respond with scheduling a visit to do an estimate (ok...he probably was the closest geographically). The two others came shortly after. What I wound up with was three bids at what must be three different tiers of service. At the highest tier (at 3x the price) provided design services at our home with selections of finishes. Northside was the lowest tier - but provided what we needed - we select our finishes by going to designers (or DIY) at what he recommended nearby - Home Depot and Floor & Decor (for tile - ask for Cyndy for design help)...and they take care of the installation. We figured we can try out Northside for our first bathroom and then reevaluate for the second bath. While some designer/contractors may suggest adding custom finishes - Jeremy was practical about considering the tradeoffs of higher cost custom work versus off-the-shelf options to address the same issues. We got things started in November with the hope that we would be able to enjoy two new bathrooms by New Years. (we would be away for Christmas). Guess what...they did it. They timed it great with two week estimates for each and we allowed for one extra week buffer. No problems trusting them with keys during the project. They got one bathroom done and in service for us before Thanksgiving (we were in town), and the other bathroom done before we had to leave town for Christmas. Very patient and understanding with our concerns before, during, and through the punch list wrap of both bathrooms. During the demo work, they set aside items so that I could Craigslist items for reuse rather than sending them straight to the dump. I found it easy to meet with his staff at the timely start of each of their days to resolve questions about the direction of work, and reach Jeremy or his staff by phone/text/email as needed. Enough words...here's our photos. (Decided not to post before photos...trust me they looked terrible in terms of wasting space in a small bathroom with oversized fixtures and lack of storage. Windows in shower/bath spaces were previously done with partial or full wood trim. Not that there would be any confusion between before and after.) :) read more

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I've been using the guys at North Side Renovations for years and have had 2 kitchens remodeled and have always been happy with the results and the contractors doing the work have all been very knowledgeable and consistently considerate when living in a construction zone. They have also been able to trouble shoot some complex unexpected "surprises" which is so helpful when working on a old building, full of "surprises". So the gist of it...I love North Side Renovations...and I hate "surprises" read more

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Jeremy is one the best contractor out there, his very flixble & very responsible man. Did an amazing job renewing our kitchen from the top to the bottom. His recommendations are the best & look out for you budgets, work with you to make sure that you get the best deal out there that fits your budgets. His crew (Jerry & George) are no different then him, they are very easy going crew, talented, helpful & most importantly they are very professionals when it comes to get the job done. They always made sure everything is 100%. I highly recommend north side renovations & I look forward to work with Jeremy & his crew in future for anything I need to do in my condo! read more

Used Jeremy and the team for a master bathroom remodel. The price was fair and the team was totally professional. They did a great job with all aspects of the job, including demolition, painting, tiling, plumbing, and design. I really liked that they were able to see potential issues ahead of time and provide feedback on our design ideas. The job took about two weeks total, which is about what they were estimating. The daily on-site team were not only hard workers, but were happy to answer our questions along the way. Overall, I would highly recommend reaching out if you have a remodeling job. read more

From start the finish, this was an utterly fantastic experience. It was our first remodel for the only very small bathroom in our home. Jeremy, Richard and Damien went out of their ways to make it as smooth a process as possible. There was a point in the middle when I considered a fairly significant departure - one that would have meant serious rework - and Jeremy was nothing but professional and understanding. Jeremy was also pretty remarkable at picking up on the subtleties that my husband was always better to reach by phone and me by email - and although my husband and I were always on the same page, the team was meticulous about not doing something until they were positive we both signed off. The work itself was SUPERB. read more

So yeah. We had some interior damage and stuff from a roof leak. Jeremy and his team gave me a reasonable quote and started the work within a couple of weeks. They were strangely punctual for contractors and did a nice job. They were all very professional and worked pretty quickly. read more

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Had a great experience getting our basement drywall taped mudded and primed. Did a great job and found and fixed a few spots we had worked on beforehand read more

Working with Jeremy and his crew was about as pleasant an experience as a home remodel can be. The communication was timely and clear both before and during our bathroom remodel. The crew was extremely professional and quickly finished the job without interruptions well inside of the timeframe other estimates offered. I can't say enough about the quality of work or experience. read more

Jeremy's crew was very professional. They showed up on time every day and worked diligently. I appreciated that they asked questions to make sure they did the job exactly the way we wanted, and they also answered any questions I had along the way. Jeremy came to our house to see what we wanted done and provide an estimate. He also came with the crew the first day to introduce us and ensure we were all on the same page regarding what we wanted done. He also checked in daily to monitor progress. In addition, he responded quickly to any inquiries we had throughout the process. We highly recommend Jeremy and his crew and will use them again for future projects. read more

We hired Northside for a bathroom remodel. The initial consult with Jeremy was quick and easy and Jeremy sent a lot of advice/instructions for planning the work (huge help!!). When the time came (there was a wait of about 6-7 weeks), the work started on time. We had Richard and Damian doing the remodel and they were very helpful - - even suggested a few things that worked out better than what we had designed/planned. They were courteous and did a fantastic job. We absolutely love our bathroom!! Everything also came in on budget and there were no issues. Would definitely hire Jeremy and his team again! read more

Jeremy and his crew completed our half finished basement and did a complete remodel of our bathroom. I love the results and his prices were extremely competitive. Highly recommend! read more

Recently came into my condo to fix a water leak issue. The team came in quickly diagnosed the issue, fixed and repaired everything as good as new. Along the way they kept me in the loop and showed me everything that was wrong and what they were fixing. I appreciate the work the team did. Everything looks great and they even worked around my schedule which was even better. Appreciate everything, thank you read more

No call no show. who operates like that?I was given a window and had to wait all Saturday for nothing and no call when I called. I was told I would be given a call a 1/2 an hour before. I even called to confirm my appointment a day before. NOTHING read more

We solicited bids from from three companies for the kitchen renovation in our 100+ year old home. Jeremy's team gave us the most competitive quote and provided multiple references. We are so pleased with the results! The crew was timely, adaptable, and knowledgeable. We'll be reaching out to them for any subsequent projects. read more

We really liked the work that North Side Renovations completed for us and I'd recommend them for future jobs. We had two different water damage issues: Due to condensation from a central pipe in our condo, the drywall in the ceiling of our kitchen started to peel away. We originally wanted to install a drip pan to preclude this from happening in the future. However, there wasn't enough room in the ceiling once the damaged areas were removed so the team pivoted and sprayed insulation on the piping, installed new insulation and drywall, and painted the ceiling. It looks as good as new! In a separate room, we had our external water spigot burst the first time we turned it on after winter. In addition to replacing the insulation/drywall and painting, the team also replaced the damaged piping and spigot. For both issues, the team did as good a job as they could of keeping covering our furniture with plastic sheeting or taping plastic sheeting to the walls so that the drywall dust didn't spread everywhere. Overall, the team was in-and-out of our place in 2 days and both Jeremy and the 2-person team completing the work gave me updates as the work progressed or decisions had to be made. The work was completed as per the estimate, which was significantly lower than two other companies I got estimated from. read more

Jeremy Aylesworth was the most responsive (via phone, email and text) contractor I have EVER worked with! I contacted him the week before Thanksgiving and he came out on that Saturday to give us a quote. His quote included everything but he was very open to my questions about any 'unforeseen' costs that may arise and how he charges for them (i.e. the hard to find trim we have). His quote was almost spot on to the final cost which was a welcomed change from a previous contractor we worked with a year ago. Jeremy's crew arrived with in the given time period they said they would everyday and Jeremy always made daily check ins to see how they were doing. I left my keys with them because we aren't home during the day but kept an eye on things via our home security cameras and never saw anything but work going on. They cleaned up everyday to the best of their ability which was very much appreciated since it's our main hallway they were working on in addition to the bedroom. They finished exactly when they estimated they would and it seriously looks perfect (better than I even envisioned). Since owning our home we have had multiple contractors in for various projects and NONE have compared to Jeremy and his crew! I feel so excited to finally have found someone to use for future projects! read more

Jeremy came by took pictures of the area of concern sent me an estimate and NEVER returned any calls to finalize the project I guess that he's too busy to make money next time just say it read more

Had some basement leakage during the crazy monsoon type rains in July. I called a few different contractors for quotes and found that Jeremy was the most competent and professional. He showed up in a timely manner to walk through for a quote and was very thorough on explaining all the work that had to be done. I moved forward with North Side and the crew was fantastic. Again, communicated was no issue and their work was great. I would highly recommend. read more

Had an excellent experience with Jeremy and his team. They were polite, courteous to our home and did a very thorough job on our shower/jacuzzi. We were very happy with the results. When the time is needed for more work, I will certainly reach out to Jeremy again. read more

Jeremy and his crew were thorough, neat and professional. Very happy with the work they did to fix water damage to my ceiling. Would definitely recommend. read more

Wow. Seems Jeremy was upset about my review! I didn't add ANYTHING to the bid when he arrived or after. I gave him a printed out sheet that was given to everyone who was bidding the same exact full rehab project. I stand fully behind what I said. This person was totally uninterested, and I was promised a bid in a few days and didn't get it at all, let alone a follow up in a reasonable time. Yes, I was ready to hire and by the time he sent me some paltry email I had already hired someone else. Big deal! If you are too busy to get a new customer, then don't waste MY time and come to my home and pretend you want a job you don't want or are too busy to take on. Most people, including me, want the job to start NOW. If your crew is too small then either hire more people or don't complain, or decline the appointment that you are not taking jobs. I advised in the yelp questions that it was a rehab of a large property. If other people had a good experience, then I am very happy for them and this company. I can only say that the vibe I got during the brief appointment was that he was not interested, and that he could not handle it, and he seemed nervous and entirely overwhelmed. Perhaps that was my interpretation but in any event, he NEVER gave me a bid. ANY contractor who is hungry and wants business needs to get on it, give the bid and do what they have to do. If you are too busy to give bids then that really means he should decline the appointment, but don't blame the prospective customer. Not only that, if I had been in ANY way impressed, perhaps I would have waited. Perhaps I would have followed up many times and asked again and again for the bid. read more

We hired Jeremy based on his Angie's list reviews. They removed a transom window in the dining room; replace with drywall; move light switches; paint/finish patch on dining room wall. We worked with Jeremy at Northside Renovations and overall the experience was exceptional. Having just completed a new home build, we had worked with many contractors in the past year...so feel like we have a good point of comparison. Jeremy stands above the others in how he communicates throughout the project, quality of work and delivering the project costs in line with the estimate. We had totally confidence throughout the project that Jeremy and his crew had our best interest in mind - more concerned about the quality of work vs. trying to add-on costs throughout the project. read more

We've used Jeremy and team for 3 projects now, in two different homes. He is great, responsive and responsible, and tells you what is necessary and what is not. If something is not 100% to your satisfaction, he makes sure that it is. We really appreciate working with him and learning from his expertise. As projects come up with our fixer upper, he is the first one on our call list. Highly recommended. read more

Jeremy did a fantastic job in renovating my condo unit. The scale of work included whole unit painting, flooring installment and other miscellaneous odd requests. He and his crew was very professional and were always helpful. The whole project was completed on time. I will definitely recommend his company for the renovations project. read more

Northside Renovations came in last year to save my bathroom remodel after another company did shoddy work. They did great work, were prompt and professional, and the whole process went smoothly. I love my bathroom now and I would hire them again! read more

We just had North Side Renovations combine two bedrooms into a large master bedroom and everything went smoothly and the room looks amazing! The estimate was right on where Jeremy said it would be. Jeremy is a wonderful guy to work with, nice, responsive, and was the only contractor who actually seemed to care about our business and the quality of work being done. We'll definitely be going to Jeremy for future projects (and we have a few in our old house). read more

Jeremy and his team were able to open up a wall in our condo where we had noticed bubbling paint, likely from a water leak of some kind. We quickly determined the leak's source (waste PVC pipe) caused by a pinhole in the pipe from a drywall nail, likely during a previous renovation. Needless to say, the hole was sealed and fresh drywall was installed. Work was completed in about a half day and didn't have to worry much about clean-up afterwards. read more

They were easy to book, and pleasant to meet, and their professionalism during the project was appreciated, but the aftermath was despicable. When we contacted them to come clean up the mess they'd left behind, it took days to get them to come back and do something, and when they finally did, they left lots of holes and staples in the walls. (There was a major change from their initial positive attitudes to their rude return.) Now, there are embarrassing tracks left all across the kitchen, living room, and entrance space of our apartment. Even though they took care of our problem, they left more issues behind, so I would NOT recommend hiring them. read more

We are very pleased with recent work done by Jeremy and his team. We needed and access door to our crawl space that was enclosed by remodelers. They worked efficiently to creat a door and also insulated the space. They finished the door nicely and all was done before we knew it! We had Jeremy assist our condo association in rebuilding common space walls after a flood and in both cases he was very responsive and took great care in making sure we got what we needed. Thank you Jeremy! read more

Jeremy got back to me right away regarding a minor ceiling issue I had in my condo. 1 of his employees, Max, showed up on-time and took care of the work right away and was in and out within an hour and a half (not to mention they were able to deal with my ever-changing schedule). Our ceiling looks good as new. read more

Solid work, trustworthy, quick and no hassles. Will use them again.

We've worked with Jeremy and his guys a couple of times now and have had good experiences. They gutted and redone a couple of bathrooms for us. They've also done a little electrical work, painting, lots of drywall, replacing doors, etc. The work has been done in a timely manner and for a very fair price. There have been a couple of times one of the guys has made a mistake and realized they were going to need to go back and redo some work and they've always done so without any argument. You can be confident that they're not going mess up your job and walk away as some contractors would. We've always found Jeremy to be a very reasonable person, very easy to work with. read more

I've worked with Jeremy at Northside Renovations on several projects for my unit as well as projects for my condo building. His prices are very reasonable and the work has always been top-notch. I will definitely be using Northside again in the future and would have no problem recommending them to friends or family. read more

Northside Renovations did a great job on our kitchen! They demo'ed the cabinets and floors, installed wall and floor time, painted, trimmed windows and doors, and did a lot of other finish work. The kitchen looks beautiful. Jeremy and Andre were great to work with, and we trusted them to be in our home while we were away all day. We would hire them again. read more

Jeremy came highly recommended to us by the property manager for our condo. We needed to get our shower base done and he had some great ideas to offer. I wanted to have a pebble floor and was really nervous after reading online about several disaster jobs (not sloped correctly, not placed correctly etc etc). Additionally, we had to mix new tiles for the old damaged ones. We were not disappointed one bit with the work done - it was top quality and completed in time as promised. The condo engineer was also impressed with the quality of the work. His team was extremely polite too and not a problem around the house at all (they vaccumed the floor everyday even thogh we were not using the bathroom). We are looking to get some more work done and without a doubt we would use Northside Renovations again. read more

We have been extremely happy with the work that Jeremy and his crew have done for us over the years. Painting, tracking down leaks and general repairs around the house -- Jeremy and his team can do it all. Very professional and easy to work with. read more