Mike and Bucktown Painting & Remodeling were recommended to me for drywall repair and painting…read moreafter some tuckpointing was completed at our condo. Mike and his team we prompt, accurate and honest in their assessment and quote. When the work was scheduled, Mike was the first on site to ensure his team had the correct instructions. From there, Manny and his team went above and beyond, painting and patching additional areas of our living room not included in the initial quote. Mike and his team will be the first I call when it comes to any additional interior work.

I've used Bucktown Painting & Remodeling for a couple of projects in my home with great results…read morethat were on budget (now that's worth repeating....great results and on budget). Mike and his team are professional, experienced and honest, which is not always the case when you call around. I'd certainly recommend their services without any hesitation.

I had a very bad experience using Jacob. My initial impression was that he was highly professional,…read moreand since he talked a big game I expected he would be very competent. His quotes were expensive but I've used a lot of contractors over the years in rehabbing my homes and serving on association boards, and know the value of paying extra for high quality help, so Jacob stood out. Unfortunately Jacob ended up having the terrible combination of being the most expensive while providing the worst quality work of anyone I've ever used. Jacob replaced a broken sump pump along with electrical changes to improve the setup. He was to provide me with a primary pump and a backup pump with "Battery back-up system w/ charging units to be installed for primary pump and secondary pump". Basically, the primary and secondary pump were supposed to both work with AC and DC power from a battery. The primary pump he installed only works on AC, so in a power outage it is worthless(exactly what I wanted to avoid). The backup is a much weaker pump and only works on DC. When I followed up with Jacob he insisted that the primary was just AC, but that it was also backed up, which makes no sense. I wasn't sure if he knew he was scamming me or just didn't know what he was talking about. After getting a chance to research the model he used, it is notorious for being cheap and unreliable. Worse, the electrical work was of embarrassing quality and I'll have to replace it before I could ever sell, and he actually charged me $300 extra due to some "surprise". There are multiple code violations and this job looks so terrible I've attached pictures of it. His reasoning is that I shouldn't care how it looks in my laundry room, and insisted it would pass inspection. Just as a finishing touch, he reused a 17 year old check valve instead of providing a new one, which saved himself ~$25 and threatens the integrity of the whole system. I had other contractors confirm my suspicions of his work and the pumps he used, as well as replace another sewage ejector pump at 1/3 the price of Andrew's quote for a separate project. Now I know I wasn't Jacob's favorite customer, as I was looking to use him for immediate help rebuilding our finished basement after a flood, and all of my other trusted contractors were busy and he was not. I went through different options with him to get the cost down, but at the end he was 50% more expensive than the next highest option, and his scope was much more limited (I was providing most of the materials myself). I had a bad feeling so I cancelled a few hours after telling him we were ready to go. He exploded with insults against me. I felt bad about what happened and know that business owners are competitive so I didn't hold it against him. I apologized and asked him if he would be willing to move forward with the sump pump work described above. This was my biggest mistake. He apologized back and agreed. Maybe his crap work was payback to me, but it is still his unprofessional work and exactly what you are paying to avoid when paying Jacob's prices. You can get quality work using licensed insured contractors that are much less expensive than Jacob. He has a few 5 star reviews out there, but he was so bad for me that I promised myself I would warn others as soon as I got a few moments to write a review.

I had a car drive through my garage door and jam and with little notice Jacob from Andrews…read moreConstruction was there....on a Saturday morning on time and with everything needed to get the job done. Fast, on time, under budget and a nice guy, whats not to like. While there I had something else for him to look at and he fixed that too. I will call this guy again and highly recommend him to everyone. Thanks Jacob.

Cesar and his team did an outstanding job and helped make our new house feel like a home. They did…read morea complete bathroom gut for our master bath before we moved in. We had loose ideas of what we wanted but Cesar helped us evaluate pros and cons of each design style and it helps that he is so detail oriented. His team helped us with other various jobs that were on our inspection report that needed attention. Everything they did was clean, precise and efficient; most importantly it fell within our budget and feel that we will see the value once we sell down the road. I've already referred him to other friends and families in the city.

Unfortunately the output of the work did not earn my 5 stars. I contracted for (1) wall / ceiling…read morepainting, (2) a new door installation for bathroom (3) flooring work for ~500sqft in my studio. The company did a good job in (1) and (2). But when it comes to the flooring work, a few things happened: a. The majority of my purchased laminate materials was wasted due to installation challenges resulted from uneven subfloors: Before project started, I explicitly confirmed with the company on the product I intended to purchase and received the thumbs up. When my original carpet was removed, the contractor quickly found out that my subfloor was uneven, which present challenges to installation. With two attempts using almost all the materials, we concluded the product was not viable unless we either level the floor. That decision could have been made earlier b. The vinyl installation was suboptimal: Then I suggested I go together to pick a more flexible vinyl product with the contractor. As you can see in the picture, the installation was sub-optimal. The contractor attempted to float the vinyl but multiple pieces popped up after installation. Then an attempt to glue down some of the pieces was pursued. What you see on the picture was the outcome. At this point, this project has started since two months ago. I do not know what else can be done, nor do I want to push for another cycle of reinstallation so I closed the project. The other day, I walked in the new ORD airport pedestrian walkway. The vinyl planks there were well installed despite the fact the ORD subfloor was not even either. Typically, I'd expect the output of a residential project to be higher quality than commercial space, presumably due to smaller space. Am I missing something? I appreciate the hard work but I really cannot give thumbs up to the output. This is an investment property. I don't even know how my future renters would value the home improvement after spent more than five thousand dollars on it.

The best company you will get hands down! I had a pipe burst in my apartment and it left me mild…read moreand water damage. Nick, the owner, was with me from the start to finish. He really took the stress out of the situation. They paid attention to every little detail and sometimes it felt as if he cared more about my own apartment than he did! One of the many things I loved about working with this company is nicks advice on all the work we did - he guided me through the entire process. I will without a doubt be using this company for all my future jobs and recommending them to everyone I know.

Alex was on time, responsive, professional, and competitively priced. He deconstructed a stair…read morerailing, repaired stair nosings, framed new walls in an existing space, installed trim and base on said walls, framed and trimmed out an interior clerestory and transom window as well as built a door jamb and frame for a custom door that my husband built.  Alex's attention to detail and ability to quickly problem solve allowed us to let him take the reigns for what, otherwise, would have been a tedious process with an architect. Moreover, he was very accommodating in respect to timing. We had to split up his work so that we could hang and mud drywall after his initial framing. He was on site for a total of four days split into two chunks, at the end of which he left a spotless job site on top of tidying up after himself every day. I would hire him again in a heartbeat and intend to for other projects we have in mind.

Alex did an amazing job with our deck! He is a professional and reliable contractor who knows his…read morecraft! I would highly recommend him and will be using him in the future!

I wish I could give 10 stars to these guys. The planning, design, execution & follow up all…read morehappened sooner, quicker, & more professionally than I expected. My communications were returned in a more than timely fashion & the "punch list" consisted of other projects I added since there weren't many follow up items when they got the original project right the first time. The price was well within my budget. They cleaned as they went & the final results were even better than I envisioned. I cannot recommend highly enough. Thoroughly pleased & impressed.

We had preliminary talks with Harder about our project, a 2nd story addition. We decided to…read moretemporarily pull the plug and will wait until after life gets back normal.. You know, COVID, ect. Matt @ Harder took the time for a 45min call explaining Harder's plans for construction and what they can offer. Of all the builders we spoke to, Harder was the one I felt most comfortable with. Smart people over there. We'll be going back to them once we're ready.

Carlos and his team can pretty much do anything, so just ask. It's obvious that they are very…read morepassionate about their work because Carlos is very responsive to calls and emails and the resulting product is always outstanding. We first hired NAMCA to remodel a 3 bedroom apartment after it sustained quite a bit of water damage. Carlos took the job seriously and often appeared to care more about the project than we did. He gave us an extremely fair price and delivered great work. The tenants absolutely love their new apartment. A few months later, I scrambled to find someone to fix some things in my condo and re-paint the unit for a new tenant. Even with it being last minute, Carlos dropped everything and helped me out in crunch time, even staying there until 2:30 in the morning the night before the new tenant was going to move in just to make sure that everything would be in order for her. Obviously, he goes above and beyond where any other contractor would go. You owe it to yourself to at least give him a call and let him quote on your project. I promise you won't be disappointed!

WE called NAMCA..In 2010 regarding water damage due to a leaking water heater in the attic.Which…read moredamage 2 floors below causing mold and outlets to short circuit..Namca brought in some advanced equipment which removed the mold and worked dilligently with my insurance company and repaired everything ..THanks Guys...

Five Stars for Ned Trivic and His Crew!If you want a contractor who delivers perfection, hire…read moreTrivic Remodelers. They just completed a full gut bathroom rehab for us in Chicago, and the results are stunning. My husband is an architect by trade, so he has incredibly high standards--and Ned's team exceeded them all. Trivic previously remodeled our downstairs bathroom beautifully, so we were confident that this was the team for our upstairs bathroom rehab. Why they stand out:Flawless Trade Skills: Exceptional work across plumbing, electrical, and structural prep. Even the hidden pipes behind the walls were perfectly straight and true. Master Tile Work: They beautifully matched and laid out a challenging, veined marble-look porcelain tile. The final aesthetic is perfectly balanced and relaxing. Meticulous Work Ethic: The crew arrived on time every day and kept a clean, organized job site.Above-and-Beyond Service: Ned proactively communicated throughout the job and even offered to pick up the finish tiles and towel bars I ordered myself.The pricing was very reasonable for a high-end, extensive project. I am absolutely thrilled with my new bathroom and recommend them without hesitation!

Trivic Remodelers did a fabulous job on my condo upgrades. I had Ned and his team remodel my…read morekitchen, redo my floors, paint, and build shelves around my TV. His team did a fabulous job. I was desperate for a contractor and went to Angi list and filled out what I was needing, and Ned contacted me right away and as soon as we talked on the phone, I felt comfortable with him. We were in constant contact throughout the process, and he would help me in making some design decisions. He has some great experience with kitchens he has done. I could not be happier with my finished product. One of Ned's contractors, Wes, was amazing and was so particular on every project he did, I appreciate his work as well. I can't thank Ned enough for all his help, I would recommend him for any project. I will be calling him again soon to redo my bathroom.