Peter & crew are very, knowledgeable, patient, professional & efficient. They gutted my kitchen &…read moreit is magazine picture perfect! Peter walked me through the process with ease. I would highly recommend Peter Renovations for your home remodeling needs. Reasonably priced. These guys are truly awesome!

We are overall happy with the way the shower turned out, but there were a few things that left me…read morefeeling less than satisfactory. After reviewing the scope of the project, it was estimated that it would take a week and a half to complete. Not only did it take over a month to eventually complete, the days that the team would work were unpredictable. On several occasions, as the team would leave for the day, they would tell us they will be back tomorrow, and then not show up. Or, they wouldn't be able to tell us when they would come next, and would surprise us a few days later. They ended up needing to complete this project after I had delivered my baby (original timeline would've been completed weeks prior to my due date). Additionally, we noticed there were a few design decisions that were made without consulting us, like the drywall of the shower/re-installation of the water gauge (it's now not flush with the wall and very loose) and the selection of tile at the base of the shower that doesn't match the floor. He had offered to come fix the water gauge, but after coming to look at the issue, he has not gotten back to us in 5 weeks. I had high hopes for this project, and while it still looks nice, the lack of communication made it really difficult to want to recommend Peter or use his team again for future projects.

Mike and Kolin Group do outstanding work. I had a large remodeling job to tackle in my 1100 sq…read more ft. condo that included: All new floors, all new kitchen, new master bath and many built-ins throughout. I had designers working on that side of things and Michael worked very closely with them throughout the process to ensure that everything turned out beautifully. Also, the excellent work Mike does comes at a fair and reasonable price. He is super responsive to any outreach and committed to the highest quality. I just can't recommend Mike and Kolin Group enough to anyone - great job and THANK YOU for everything. Just don't get too busy to take on my last step - guest bath remodel in 2020!

We hired Kolin Group to renovate our West Loop loft and couldn't be happier with the results. From…read morestart to finish, Mike and the entire team was professional, communicative, and genuinely easy to work with. They took the time to walk us through every step of the process, making sure we understood what to expect in terms of timeline and cost -- no surprises, no stress. The quality of the craftsmanship speaks for itself. Every detail was handled with care, and the finished result truly transformed our home. They were respectful of our space, kept things as tidy as possible throughout the project, and stayed on schedule. If you're looking for a reliable, skilled remodeling contractor in the Chicago area, look no further. Kolin Group has earned a customer for life. Thank you!

We worked with this company to refinish our basement in October 2019. They were excellent. So…read moreexcellent that I had them do additional work while they were onsite. Very neat and clean. Made sure that what I wanted done was done properly and on time and on budget. Dan the owner was very clear on what was happening and when it would be done. Would definitely work with them again.

We had a very positive experience from start to finish. Alumni Builders, Dan and his staff were…read morevery pleasant to work with. They listened and were very understanding to our needs. Dan worked very closely with us to explain the whole process, listened to our desires, provided needed feedback and made our first home addition build less stressful. He was involved in all aspects of the project to make sure our desired vision became reality. Alumni Builders has a very great team of professionals. We would use/recommend them for any future projects. Thank you again for all your hard work and making our dream house.

Chris is the Master. He's my "go to" guy for all projects. On time, on budget and always top…read morequality work. He's the most professional craftsman I've ever worked with. Happy to be a reference. I can be reached at drecorp@yahoo.com

Chris was OUTSTANDING! I hired him to replace a front door and vinyl railings for my porch. The old…read morerails were not to code so he used his expertise and craftsmanship to build up the existing post to fit the new rail height. He was also able to install the new door without having to replace the old framework which was still in good cond. All said-the original price was reduced and my entryway looks fantastic. I'd highly recommend Chris for any and all your carpentry projects!

we used Chicago Constructions to complete bathroom remodel and kitchen backsplash. we were very…read morepleased with the quality of their work. Staff easy to work with and listened to our feedback. They stand by the quality of their work !

Warning: Do not hire this contractor! From day one, the…read moreowner (Ilan Shahar) spoke to me in a disrespectful and unprofessional manner. He repeatedly threatened to walk off the job when things didn't go his way, and eventually did--leaving the project unfinished halfway through construction. He even tried to discredit me by claiming I was yelling at his crew, despite the fact that I have video and audio recordings of him yelling and using profanity at me while I maintained politeness. I was left scrambling with tenants displaced in a hotel while he abandoned the work. Save yourself the stress and money--look elsewhere.

We just recently completed an emergency project with A-1 PAM. We had a leak in our ceiling from our…read morebathroom. Greg had one of his team (Jack) come out in a matter of days. Jack quickly diagnosed the problem, and repaired the sink and ceiling on the spot. We are 3-time A-1 PAM customers. We keep going back to them because they are prompt, honest, fair and very skilled. We had our complete kitchen renovation done with them, and also a bedroom redo as well as this project. You should not hesitate to contact them for renovations. I've always been incredibly pleased working with them. Highly recommend.

I hired A-1 PAM Plastering & Remodeling to perform drywall installation and paint work totaling…read moreover $7,000. Unfortunately, the experience was characterized by poor workmanship, incomplete repairs, and egregiously sloppy finishing. All of the labor was performed by a subcontractor, and at no point did the owner return to inspect the work. After initially claiming the work was complete, multiple significant issues remained unresolved. These included visible drywall seams, unpatched or poorly sanded corners, baseboards that were improperly cut and reinstalled, trim that was left broken and unpainted, dropped paint splotches left on flooring, doors, and fixtures, and a black door incorrectly repainted without consent. Furniture was also moved back against wet paint, causing damage. I gave the company *two additional opportunities* to correct these issues. Each time I was pressured to make full payment before the paint had even dried or a final walkthrough could be done. Despite these return visits, many problems remained completely unaddressed. At that point, I had lost confidence in their willingness and ability to complete the work properly. I ultimately accepted a 15% reduction (a $1,000 discount) from the total in order to bring the matter to a close. I now face the cost and hassle of hiring someone else to correct a long list of remaining problems that will certainly exceed the cost of the small discount. I would also like to point out that Yelp has filtered 17 reviews as "not recommended," which it has deemed less reliable, written by friends of the business, or sent from the same computer, compared to the reviews that made it through the filters. Combined with their poor work quality and intimidation tactics (see below), it leaves me questioning the legitimacy of many the other reviews. Worse yet, within minutes of posting this review, I received a call from the owner. Rather than take any responsibility, he began by sarcastically thanking me for the "nice review," then proceeded to yell, insult me, and claim it was unfair. I asked him whether he thought anything I had written was inaccurate or untrue. He did not say that it was. Instead, I was told that I shouldn't have posted it after we had "settled." That call reinforced everything I had already concluded about the company. My review is not about a disagreement over money--it's about warning others of the shoddy workmanship and unprofessional conduct I experienced. I cannot in good conscience recommend A-1 PAM for any home renovation work.

Mike and his team are spectacular! We've worked together on half a dozen projects over the past 8…read moreyears since we met and he's always delivered an impeccable result. In addition to having a very friendly, flexible, respectful, and responsible crew, his team's work in incredible! I won't have anyone else work on projects that matter to me around the house. These people are seriously talented. Mike is also a stand up guy. He delivers what he promises and he's honest with his pricing. He's also very flexible and reasonable as plans adjust mid job. It's not too much to say these guys are magicians. I'm so happy I found them. It's made my life so much less stressful. I know the work is going to get done to my very high standards AND I don't have to manage or oversee them at all. I'll pop in once in a while or ask Mike to share pics...but I always know I'm going to like what I see. Working with a contractor I trust makes all the difference for us. I hope you get a chance to work with these guys!

We needed our deck replaced, so our landscaper recommended Carpentry by Michael. We contacted…read moreMichael to discuss our plans and cost. Michael provided us the opportunity to view a deck that he had just finished, and the quality of work looked good, so we contracted with Michael to replace our deck. The pricing Michael provided was reasonable, which allowed us to expand on the features of our new deck. The results far exceeded our expectations. Michael's team provide great craftsmanship and a customer friendly approach for making changes. His team kept a very clean job site and were very timely with their work. Since the deck replacement, we have used Carpentry by Michael for two additional home improvement projects. One was a complete replacement of our fireplace facade and mantle, and the second project was a remodeling of our master bathroom. We are pleased with the outcome of both of these projects. Michael has a talented crew that gives special attention to detail. I would recommend Carpentry by Michael without hesitation.

These guys were impeccable. My kitchen had a full remodel & I can't say enough good things about…read morehim & his crew. I would highly recommend & will be using for my bath remodel.

An exceptional experience with a phenomenal contractor! We…read morehired Mirek for a kitchen renovation in our turn-of-the-century Chicago greystone, and the results are well beyond our expectations. Kitchen remodels can be incredibly stressful, but Mirek and his team made the entire process smooth and worry-free. From start to finish, Mirek was incredibly professional, highly responsive and very knowledgeable. He took the time to understand our space, offering excellent suggestions that improved our cabinet layout and functionality. His crew, Christian and Lucas, were true craftsmen. They were professional, efficient, tidy, detail-oriented, and clearly took great pride in their work. They understood the unique challenges of a 120+ year old house, solving every issue. We are happy to have chosen Mirek and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a top-notch general contractor.