Rebuilding Exchange

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This place is great. Helpful knowledgeable staff and great supply and service. I appreciate the…read moresmall details they help you with. The staff will help you solve problems. Highly recommend.

Locks & builders hardware are their specialty. They have a…read moregood assortment of quality hardware at reasonable prices.

Harry's Lumber Company

3.9

(29 reviews)

Everything is considered special order and will charge you 25% fee if you returned. I was…read moredisappointed when Lon told me that . I am not buying anything from him and Harry's co. anymore. They are very rude people Tony , John and specially Lon. They have attitudes

They were very helpful and accommodating. Delivery was affordable and the products were good.read more

Remodelers Supply Center

3.8

fantastic customer service. this place runs like a well oiled machine. Hector made my day by going…read moreway above and beyond and taking care of a unique plumbing need.

Every time I go to balance my CC receipts, I wonder.. who the heck is Remodelers Supply center. I…read moredon't remember buying from there? That is until I Google only to realize this is the main company behind Climate guard and Studio 41. For a better picture of what they do and who they are, look to reviews there. Best site to access the lowest pricing on doors, windows and patio doors. (For patio doors, even when upgrading to better glass and lock options, still better than big box brands.) Climate Guard windows and doors. https://www.yelp.com/biz/climateguard-windows-and-doors-chicago-2?osq=climate+gaurd Studio 41 Has multiple review listings for their many locations.

Henry Frerk Sons

(10 reviews)

Great educational material on their website and very knowledgeable staff. Edgar is very helpful and…read morealways a positive presence. They have good prices and have everything you need for any masonry project.

Ok, I am simply an owner of suburban brick colonial home in need of matching grout for tuckpointing…read moreof our 90 year-old home. Today my first visit to Henry Frerk & sons, was one of the best examples of genuinely friendly, extremely competent and efficient customer service that I had EVER experienced....from ANY type of supplier. Hands down, if you are looking for a great materials yard, particularly for all types of masonry or plaster work, do yourself a favor and make your masonry or plaster restoration project a WHOLE lot easier and better by going to see Elizabeth, Matt or one of the other great staff people there. Not only did Elizabeth seek out and carefully mix an extremely close match to my rare 90 year old grout, her knowledge of the "science" of mortar materials can be the difference between your masonry project last several years or multiple decades. Beyond the scientific expertise in coloration, application and adherence, Elizabeth provided detailed mixing and application instructions for my older lime-based mortar with additional and essential tips to achieve the best possible color and quality project. These instructions were invaluable to my tuckpointer who learned new tips as well from Elizabeth. She also requested the home address so they could keep a record of the grout color should a future owner need to match mortar in the future. What other supplier have you dealt with that would provide this kind of all-around, amazing service? In the world of big-box hardware stores where you can't find a salesperson, much less a knowledgeable expert, it's no surprise that this family-owned business have been in business since 1888. Yeah, that's not a typo. On top of all this, based upon other reviews apparently their prices are very competitive as well. Usually achieving two of the three pillars of a great business transaction (quality, price and service) is typically the best achievable outcome. It is extremely rare to get all three as you do here. Enuf said. Just go there and experience true customer service and value that is SO rare in today's hurried retail climate.

Crawford Material

4.6

Our patio - took a long time to create! But that last push was thanks to Crawford Material - we…read morepicked up some gravel (8 bags) which combined with the previous gravel we'd acquired was not enough - and finally succumbed to a big delivery. We purchased close to a yard of gravel and a yard of sand and got EXPERT delivery over multiple power and cable lines into our yard (it's a jigsaw puzzle with a crane/forklift) and our delivery guy rocked (haha get it?). Would purchase again but glad this project is over!

Who knew buying rocks would be so hard!…read more We have a landscaped spot in our front yard that uses mulch. Edging keeps the mulch from spreading into the grass and sidewalk, but there are a few spots the edging doesn't reach. Tired of having to sweep it back into the landscaped area or replace missing mulch, I wanted some small-ish rocks. Easy, right? Wrong. I went to Menards expecting to pick up some rocks. Bigger than the ones that you can use in place of mulch, but smaller than stone pavers or boulders. Struck out at Menards, the landscaping place suggested a vendor that requires membership and the other landscaping place didn't sell the right size rocks, so I turned to the Yelps and found Crawford, which is conveniently less than a mile from my house. Walking into the place is a little intimidating. Lots of trucks and small construction vehicles for moving rocks. I popped into the main building and told them what I was looking for and they called someone to help me. We went to a huge bin of rocks, I told him approximately what size I was looking for and how many and he picked some out for me and put them on the scale. 5 rocks at 12lb ran me $1.79! We've debated puting paver stones down in part of our yard. If we decide to do it, I'm coming back here. They're super nice, the prices are fantastic and they have a nice selection. PRO TIP: Wear proper shoes. Flip flops were a bad choice.

Stockyards Brick And Timber

(1 review)

Art is such a pleasure to work with. He really cares about his customer, community, and…read moresustainability. Love his approach and attitude. His delivery person was always on time and very nice. The wood had character and was perfect for our look. Highly recommended.

From the owner: Reclaimed brick, reclaimed timber, architectural salvage materials and custom woodwork are among…read morethe vast array off building supplies and services you'll find at Stockyards Brick & Timber - Where Every Brick and Timber Has A Story. Working with salvage and demolition companies along with our own knowledgeable staff, we at Stockyards Brick have made recycling, repurposing, and reuse of these valuable resources possible.

Crafty Beaver Home Center

4.0

(116 reviews)

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crafty Beaver is the best i've been shopping and have to be with for the past 30 yearsread more

This is the ONLY place that sells Weiman Cooktop Cleaner Paste for half the price what Lowe's and…read moreAmazon charges. Every hardware store sells the liquid but the paste is what hardcore Polish cleaning ladies use--and you don't argue with Polish cleaning ladies. This is a bit of a hike for me to get to but well worth it for nostalgia because we all love an old school hardware store.

Porcelanosa

3.5

(14 reviews)

•$$$$

This company deserves zero stars and I wouldn't recommend anyone use Porcelanosa for kitchen…read morecountertops. The whole experience and customer service have been atrocious. Especially for the cost ($16K) for kitchen countertops. The product isn't what they advertised (defective). I wish I would have known this information before I chose to go with this company. After many months of delay (4 months), the countertops were finally installed and one of the pieces was broken/cracked during the first installation. Although this product is advertised as being "indestructible" that is definitely not the case. So I had to wait two weeks for them to re-fabricate the piece. Leaving no accessible kitchen for 2 weeks. Then instead of fabricating the piece, they decided to cut corners and add a seam, which is very unsightly. Which was unauthorized and a breach of contract. The defective countertops also need brackets now because of this. Porcelanosa doesn't stand by their work and hasn't offered to repair or fix any of this either. The countertops also contained multiple scratches from installation and the use of a razor blade. The overall product does not look like the showroom quality that you see and I have attached pictures. The customer service by Porcelanosa has been slow to react, rude, and not acceptable for anyone to deal with. Especially for a company that states they are a luxury brand. This whole experience has been anything, but a luxury experience. It's been a disaster. I am still waiting on them to resolve this issue, but I am not holding my breath. I just don't want anyone else to suffer through the nightmare I have experienced.

Beautiful showroom!!! I would say it's my favorite store in the whole merchandise Mart. Basically…read moreif you like modern European style minimalism this is the place for you. I will be going back when I redecorate my kitchen and my bathroom.The store sells bathroom cabinets, flooring, kitchen cabinets and tiles. I was looking to replace my dated damaged laminate floors in my condo in June 2019. Patricia Forman helped me pick out some gorgeous luxury vinyl tile. She explained to me that this would be a good choice for me because I own a small puppy dog and it is considered a very low maintenance material that is water resistant!!!!! Basically the material looks just like wood but it is "commercial grade". They have commercial grade lvt which is more resistant to scratches than regular lvt that you see in other stores. This actually works very well for my lifestyle and is cost-effective and beautiful. Patricia provided me with some floor samples that I could take home and think about. Then in June I purchased the tile. She suggested an amazing team that came and completed the project to perfection in several days. I absolutely love my new floors!!!!!

Reinke Wholesale Supply

(1 review)

5 star operation here…read more i needed tin ceiling tiles for a project i had done and these guys were EXTREMELY helpful. from the owner Mr. Reinke to Randy the counter guy, i cant say how nice it was to deal with a knowledgeable staff. i dont really know what more to say except that these guys know what they are doing and care about their work. it shows. next time you need building supplies, especially a decorative tin ceiling, i wouldnt hesitate for a second to go to reinke. carry on.

Menards

3.1

(175 reviews)

•$$

Just a comment about shrinkflation. Purchased a 1-lb box of…read morenails some time ago, finally got around to the project and thought the (sealed) box felt a bit light. Put it on my accurate postal scale. 12.5 ounces in a 1-lb box (which weighs something, too). :-(

You pay full price, fill out a form and the so called rebate is not your money back to you but more…read moreof a store credit that you have to spend at Menards. That, folks, is not a rebate.

Junk Relief

(395 reviews)

Hired to remove a 2 piece sectional sofa. Great communication. They texted when on way, came during…read morethe scheduled range, and were out in 10min. I have had bad luck with services not showing up, and leaving me sitting there waiting, so the professionalism was much appreciated. Price was what I was quoted, and was the same as other quotes I got. Would definitely hire again if needed.

Got their help to remove 3 mattress and some junk in the garage. I was very satisfied with the…read moreservice. Effective communication, show-up on time, friendly crew, reasonable price.

Junk Removal 911

(407 reviews)

Lightning fast response from Trey, able to schedule almost immediately, and comparable pricing to…read moreother places I contacted. Ace and Walt were kind and friendly, respectful of my home, and completed the job quickly and cheerfully despite it being a rainy day. Chicago should be proud to have guys like this!

We needed a very heavy piano removed from our home. This company gave us a reasonable quote and…read morethen revised it when my husband removed a lot of the wood pieces and just left the heavy part. They were prompt and professional in those dealings. The unfortunate part of this transaction is that the movers chipped our concrete stairs on the way down, one 4 x 2 inch section and the next step just a nick. They were aware of it as they removed the piece from the porch. When the business owner got in touch with my husband and asked him to leave them a good review, my husband mentioned this chip. No response. I reached out through their business website to also tell them, and crickets. This disappointed me and was not very professional.

Cityscape Landscape

4.3

(170 reviews)

Installed artificial pet turf and it looks great, easy to coordinate and although a little more…read moreexpensive it's still a good value in the long run Highly recommended

Cityscape Landscape went above and beyond what we had dreamed for our city backyard! They removed…read moreour rotting wood deck and built a beautiful stone patio and faux wood landing. They also repaired our fence and installed safety rails around our backyard basement staircase and two new gates. Their entire team was professional, considerate, thoughtful and dedicated. They were respectful of our neighbors, fielded all of our many questions, and were highly attentive to all of the details. My two children are constantly asking to go play in the new yard because it has become such a kid-friendly, relaxing, and versatile space. It is an oasis in the city, and we couldn't be more pleased!

Clark Devon Hardware

4.3

(256 reviews)

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Best locally owned hardware store in the city. Clark Devon Hardware is one of the classics as far…read moreas hardware. It has a lot of the typical household items like bathroom fixtures and that type of stuff. Find things also for businesses. The prices are higher than other places but it's better to buy locally. A lot of history about it. It's an important part of Rogers Park and recognizable for the big clock with the wrenches. This business has been around over 100 years. Pretty impressive. While there's lots of the typical products like nuts and bolts, there's also the power tool and equipment rentals. If needing something like that and you aren't planning on using it again after that then this is where to go. The store can be hard to find things but the staff is friendly and helpful. For a locally owned hardware store it has pretty good finds. It's located at the intersection in the name of course so that helps a lot. There's all the usual household items as well as power equipment and rentals.

Big box stores... I'm not going to name names, but you know the ones. They come in orange, blue,…read moreand, as I've discovered after moving to the Midwest, even green. The slogans and jingles are memorable, and all is good and fine until you need to visit one. Let me guess, it goes something like this: You walk in looking for an item and an associate who can help you. You see someone in paint, but know they can't leave their post, so you continue looking. Aha! A person! Oh wait, that's a cardboard cutout. (This actually happened to me recently at a big box.) Finally, you find someone, and they tell you where to find the item in question. Only, the entire endeavor took way too long, meanwhile, the house is a mess while you're gallivanting the aisles. Enter Clark Devon Hardware. As soon as you walk in, you are greeted and offered assistance. Even if you are just browsing, others will ask you along the way. If you do ask for help, you will either be taken to the item or shown to a person who can help (as in, 'ask this person right over here,' who sees and waves). The team at Clark Devon is knowledgeable, kind, and no nonsense. They know you have things to do and places to be. They will be happy to help you and send you on your merry way. Clark Devon may not be the prettiest hardware store, and perhaps the big boxes may even have slightly cheaper prices (this is unconfirmed). However, it is my go-to for all hardware and home improvement needs, not only out of a desire to support a locally owned business, but because customer service counts for something too. If I am to offer one smidgen of feedback, it's that I wish they were open until later in the evening. For sometimes you come back from work and discover the closet rod has snapped in two, and you need parts to replace and fix.

Rafael Landscaping

4.2

(76 reviews)

This company is great! Lots of communication. Great price and follow through. Responded to all my…read morequestions and answered them in a very timely manner. I'll use this company again any time I need landscaping.

Delivered and installed requested 6 tons of white marble gravel up to 4inches deep. Quality product…read moreand installation at a reasonable ballpark price. This stuff is heavy, other contractors balk out but these guys were able do it and do it right.

Chicago Tile Services

(77 reviews)

Radek has done grout and cleaning services at several of our rental units. He is amazing - prompt,…read morevery affordable and does high quality work. On our most recent service, Radek was out of town and adjusted his schedule to ensure our work was done before our new tenants came in. Finally, Radek is the most affordable in the city. I got several quotes from other grout and tile companies and they were at least 3x to 4x more money for the same services.

Radek deserves all of the five star Yelp reviews…read more Most businesses don't want a job this size, and many hate coming into city condo buildings, so I was grateful Radek was interested. I had to wait ten days, but it was worth it. (Left a request on Angi, and not one viable reply.) He replaced five large tiles that had detached and regrouted around them... saving me from having to re-do the entire bathroom floor. Matched perfectly... you can't tell the old work from the new. Arrived on time and worked quickly. I was worried about tile/grout dust, but there wasn't a spec in my condo after he left. Highly recommended!

Red's Hauling Services

(193 reviews)

My garage is clean finally after so many years. The owner is such a nice person, great…read morecommunication. My door was stuck but they took care of business. Took everything but the cash register, that I asked them to leave, memory from my prior business The floor is clean, the shelves are clean and the top rafters are clean. Worth the charge, easy to work with, they definitely did their thing. Zelle'd the payment such an easy transaction. I would definitely refer their business. Oh and by the way, he left me a referral as well for my difficult garage door. I'm loving my garage again, that clean up was a great help, for a great price.

Called for same day removal of an old mattress in the alley for my old place. They answered…read morequickly. Gave me an estimate. And did the removal within hours. They sent me a picture to confirm. Would recommend. Excellent service!

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A good mission, great prices, random selection, what's not to like?

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We loved it and will be back as we attemp to remodel!

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