TJ and his team did a great job with a challenging project. The entire floor in our finished basement had to be removed due to water damage and replaced with luxury vinyl planking. The bigger furniture couldn't be moved to a different floor. In 2 1/2 days they took everything up by moving furniture back and forth and then replaced the old stuff with luxury vinyl planking. It looks great now and we appreciated Rhema's willingness to be flexible with our situation. TJ made sure we understood what they were able to do with a cement floor that was not ideal to work with and supplied workarounds that were fine. Everybody was professional and friendly and they did their best to keep the mess in check. Highly recommended. The flooring looks great, and the price was definitely reasonable for the work. read more

We highly recommend Rhema Construction for hardwood floor refinishing. Our den hardwood floor was especially in need of resurfacing along with a deep cleaning for the adjacent kitchen, living room and bathroom. Not only did Tj return our inquiry call the same day, he came out to the house to give an on-site estimate, instead of us sending a photo. The job was completed in a timely manner and the results are beautiful hardwood floors throughout. We are totally enjoying our floors, they look great. read more

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TJ and his Team did an amazing job on my condo floors. They went from tired and scratched to looking brand new. The team was efficient and professional and I highly recommend. read more

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We had our hardwood floors refinished by Tj and his team at Rhema Construction and they did a fantastic job. It was almost our entire first floor of our house. They were flexible when it came to scheduling, they arrived when they said they would, they were professional in all their interactions, and the work turned out amazing. There were some trouble areas in our floors as we had at least three different sections of hardwood floor that were blended together over the years. Tj and his team made it all look like one cohesive floor and it was evident they put in the extra effort to do it right. They are true craftsman and its clear they take pride in their work. On top of all this, they were fast with a great price. Tj and the team at Rhema Construction are people with integrity who want to help you to accomplish your goals for your project. Based on my experience, you will be glad you went with Tj at Rhema Construction. read more

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TJ did a fabulous job on our floors. I hired him based upon a Yelp review and he lived up to the recommendation! Courteous, prompt, reasonable and his work is excellent. We had a few interesting challenges replacing uneven floors and new construction, he handled them in stride. He has since done work for several friends too, no one had anything bad to say? read more

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Highly, highly, highly recommend Rhema Construct. TJ is a pleasure to work with. He's a confident, personable, humble person who knows hardwood floors as good as anyone. He and his team are punctual, eager to please, and happy to be working. He will let you know if there are any speed bumps or unexpected challenges with the project, but won't charge you a big extra arm or leg for them. His prices are reasonable and the work he does is perfection. I could not have been happier with the job and even decided to throw in a holiday tip at the end. Also, because my floor supplier lied to me about when a few last pieces of my flooring were coming in, I initially had to reschedule last minute with TJ. He was so nice and understanding about the whole thing that now after it's all done I wish I had more floor for him and his team to install. Thank you guys so much. read more

My floors look gorgeous and every detail was taken care of. Great work on what you don't see as well- the sub floor! No creaks and very level when it was not entirely level before. TJ and his team are very organized, polite, helpful, and great problem solvers. And, they are wood artists! TJ is professional and a clear communicator and gave me a very fair price on excellent work. Construction in your house is never fun, but they were so quick and efficient that I didn't mind. read more

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It was time for a change. The thick-pile nylon carpeting from the 90's had seen better days and the wobbly red oak staircase from the 70's did not create a good first impression when guests arrived. We wanted to replace the carpeting with hardwood floors and update that old staircase with a more contemporary look. However, the thought of dealing with unreliable workmen had us paralyzed, We did not want to have our house torn apart and deal with the workmen who made the occasional 2 hr. guest appearance, then leave, making what was promised to be a two week project an eight week nightmare. We did not want to chase down the workman who left us with inferior craftmanship and was unavailable to correct the left behind problems. When our kitchen hardwood floors were water damaged, we were forced to move forward. We contacted Rhema Construct and met with TJ. He was able to restore our water damaged floor, replace the nylon carpet with hardwood and put in a new staircase. He told us it would take two weeks. It did. He told us he would be there every day. He was. He said he would contact us if there were any schedule changes. He did. He said he would do a good job. He didn't. He did a phenomenal job! His woodworking skills, his attention to detail and finishing are truly an art form. As a result, we now have beautiful hardwood floors and an amazing staircase in our entry. If it's time for a change for you, we can't recommend Rhema Construct highly enough. read more

I've had a number of contractors/work done on my house, most of which are not the best or easiest to work with. TJ is the TOTAL opposite of that - his experience, responsiveness, quality of work, price, and timeliness were exceptional! The work speaks for itself - he was flexible in getting me a custom color of flooring and completed the work even sooner than expected with all furniture moved. Thanks TJ!!!! read more

TJ and Rhema construct are as good as they come when it comes to any wood flooring needs. We leveraged TJ 4.5years ago to install new wood floors as well as sand and stain floors that were in the home. His pricing was very competitive and finished product looked amazing. We recently brought him back to assist with a kitchen renovation that required some renovation under the old cabinets and he was able to do this quickly and keep our project inline with our timeframe. He sticks to his commitments and will refer him to everyone that has hardwood flooring needs! read more

I recently suffered severe water damage to the white oak floors in my condo from a slow refrigerator leak. I interviewed several floor repair services and chose Rhema Construct for several reasons: TJ (the owner) seemed the most knowledgeable about what repairs were necessary; he had a very fair estimate; and (important to an older person) included moving furniture in the bid. TJ and his crew did a fantastic job of repairing and refinishing the floor, even feathering in the finish so it was impossible to tell the difference between the repaired section and the original floor. They also have a refinishing system that keeps dust to a minimum. Highly recommended! read more

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Working with TJ and the Rhema Construct team was such a great experience! TJ provided a free estimate after a walkthrough of the home and his price came in lower than my other bids, but the real value came in the quality of work and flexibility with our schedule. We had a number of projects going on pre-move-in and one particular contractor held up the progress that TJ could make. TJ knew we were under pressure and worked around the other project schedules to get the flooring work done on time -- that meant arriving early and staying late on several days. TJ was responsive to calls and texts, shared his experience, completed high-quality work, and left our house cleaner than he found it! Work completed: 1,700 sq ft of carpet and pad removal, staple removal, hardwood floor install and finishing. 1,200 sq ft of hardwood floor sanding and finishing. Staircase sanding and refinishing: hand rails, treads, and posts. read more

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My new condo was wall to wall in carpet, and my first priority was to rip that out and add hardwood floors. After interviewing 10 or so companies, I had five to my condo for quotes. In the end, I had two contenders that were professional and well- priced. Rhema was my pick as they could do the job quickly and TJ was really friendly and trustworthy. Overall, my floors look awesome and the guys worked their butts off! I'm so happy with floors and would go directly to Rhema again in the future. Honest, trustworthy, and they go above and beyond to do the work. Also, as a woman hiring in this capacity, I dealt with lots of men speaking to me like an idiot... this was never the case with TJ & team. They were truly respectful and professional! read more

TJ and his team did an awesome job at refinishing the hardwood floors in our combo living room / dining room and the parquet floor (which I understand is more fragile and can typically only be refinished once) in our office / library at my client's home. We relied on his expertise, and he also took the time to get the right color mix of stain that the owner wanted, letting us see several combinations until we got the right shade. TJ was also flexible in scheduling our project to meet our timeline, coming out to see the scope and then coming back to complete the project over several days. I would highly recommend TJ and Rhema Construction for your hardwood projects. read more

I couldn't be more satisfied with Rhema's job refinishing and installing hardwood floors in my home. TJ was responsive and on time throughout the entire process. When I discovered a minor issue with my railings after the job was completed, TJ came back out to correct the issue quickly and without hesitation. At a time when I feel like it's hard to find good, reliable contractors, these guys exceeded all of my expectations. If you're getting hardwood floors refinished or installed, I strongly recommend you check out Rhema! read more

TJ was great to work with. He was very diligent in responding and coming out to my condo in Chicago to give me a quote. One of the things I appreciated with TJ was that I asked him to connect with my property manager to see the unit for the quote and do the work once I hired him. I live on the west coast so I like the fact that he was able to work with my '3rd party'. I did my own research and selected a waterproof vinyl plank to install and TJ was kind enough to order it, pick it up and install it. I showed him my quote from the flooring store and he informed that the cost of the underlayment was a bit more than what he charged and so I opted for just the planks and he provided the underlayment saving me a few dollars. TJ and his team removed the old flooring, disposed of it, and installed the new floors. TJ also sent me a few pics of the work once it was completed and it looked great. While TJ and Rhema Construct did a very nice job, the only reason I didn't provide 5 stars was that some of the trim/baseboards were scratched when they were removed and reinstalled. TJ and his team don't do touch up paint so I will have to pay to paint the baseboards separately. But the floors look great and I would certainly recommend TJ for his work and professionalism. read more

TJ did an absolutely fantastic job with our project. We had our entire upstairs floors refinished, new wood floors installed on our main floor and had new stair treads and a bent railing installed. The results were awesome. TJ has such a great attention to detail when it comes to his work. TJ was always great to communicate with. He was prompt and always left the site clean before leaving for the day. I would HIGHLY recommend TJ to anyone who is looking to have work done on their floors or stairs. read more

After multiple quotes from many flooring companies, I am extremely happy that I worked with TJ and Rhema Construct. My floors turned out great!!! read more

Wonderful! Highly recommend. They had great attention to detail and were very efficient

We hired Rhema to install vinyl flooring in our laundry room. It turned out beautiful and was a job well done! Any future flooring needed, we will definitely call Rhema! read more

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After 20 years and raising 2 children in my home, I had my floors refinished in my unit of my 2 flat in preparation of new tenants moving in. TJ was very quick to respond to all communication, was very professional, quoted a reasonable price, and did a beautiful job refinishing my 100+year old floors. My painter who has worked for me for years and whose opinion I trust immensely was on site while TJ did the work. Unprompted by me, he told me what a great job TJ did, how professional his equipment and operation are, and when I told him the price I paid, he was genuinely surprised by how reasonable it was. I highly recommend TJ and Rhema construction. read more

I still so pleased with the great work done by Tj and his father. He took an extra step toward customer's satisfaction and that really matters for me, it made a difference. Overall their professionalism and willingness to help left me with a sweet flavor to highly recommend them. Thanks so much guys. read more

TJ and his crew did an amazing job on two projects for me. One was for a friend who had a townhouse we were selling. TJ and his team refinished existing floors that were in pretty awful shape did an amazing job. He also added hardwood to a kitchen area that matched the newly refinished existing floors perfectly! He showed us several different finish options and worked with our contractors and schedule very easily. We also had him install a new hardwood floor in our dining room/kitchen area in our home. We again looked at several finish options and I couldn't be happier with the way they look. TJ and his team are amazing, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for an artist in hardwood floors! read more

Our floors are absolutely beautiful. The estimate was fair and spot on. The work was timely and communication was great. Highly highly recommend! read more

TJ and Rhema Construction had the best price, fastest start time, never tried to push us into paying for unnecessary extras, and our new floors look phenomenal. I could tell TJ was a true craftsman who spoke from experience after seeing how he personally handled the install along with his team - he is not a flashy salesperson that hands off the job to less experienced individuals after a sale. TJ even stained my original railing to match the floors per my last minute request! After having many contractors renovating multiple houses including multiple flooring companies, TJ is the best and most humble contractor I've worked with to date. I would absolutely use Rhema Construction again in the future. read more

Was very impressed with TJ and Rhema Construct. We had some stairs that needed TLC (TJ replaced stairs and also kick plate). Our stairs don't creak when we go up or down them. TJ did a great job with the staining as well. He left the area totally clean. Thanks TJ and Rhema Construct!! Would definitely recommend them. read more

I own a child care center in Bucktown- we needed new flooring for the two year old room so of course I checked out Yelp to help provide me good options for contractors. I noticed the excellent reviews for Rhema, as well as the pictures, which speak for themselves. I am so happy I partnered with TJ- he and his team were very easy to work with and were very flexible in their schedule. There was good communication throughout the process and I was provided with all the information I needed to make the best decision on which flooring would best meet our needs. All the parents had very complimentary things to say about the flooring- it looks great! I would definitely recommend TJ and his team- you wont be disappointed! read more

Hired TJ to patch our floors after water damage and then refinish our entire apartment to match. TJ and his team did a great job- our floors look absolutely perfect (even better than before)! Couldn't be happier. read more

I could not recommend Rhema Construct more highly. My husband and I just bought a 130 year old home that needed carpet removed and replaced with hardwood floors. TJ was able to start the project quickly but soon realized that our floors were not level...not even close. TJ spent several days meticulously leveling the sub-floor before laying the new floor. I know this was a huge headache, but TJ handled it like a true professional. TJ did 2 bedrooms and a staircase that all look amazing now. He's going to be coming out again soon to refinish the floors in our living room, dining room and kitchen. I would have no reservations using TJ again and would recommend him highly! read more

I just bought my first condo and wanted to refinish the hardwood floors. I found Grabriel on Home Advisor. He is very quick at responding to E-mail and text making things super easy to coordinate. He worked my condo into his busy schedule so I could meet my move out date at old apartment. My floors look fantastic! Better than I could have even imagined. I have and will continue to recommend Gabriel to friends and family. read more

I had my hardwood floors done by Gabriel and his team. They have done an amazing job and I am extremely satisfied with the result. They got the job in a timely fashion and were very professional. Pricing is competitive so you get the best for your buck. I highly recommend Gabriel and TJ and the rest of the team for your hardwood needs. read more

TJ and his team did a great job from start to finish. We had them build out new floors in one part of our house and sand/ refinish old floors and stairs in another. Their price was very competitive and the quality of the work was excellent. TJ went above and beyond what we expected on several occasions. He even helped us find a great carpenter for some other work we needed. We highly recommend TJ and his team at Rhema Construct. read more

TJ did an excellent job in a very efficient manner to the 1st floor of our house. He not only is as on time every day but made sure that the work was done propey!! We have already recommended him to 10 of our friends including my boss!!! We will be working with him again for upstairs floors very soon!! Amazing job TJ!!! read more

TJ and team did an awesome job installing and refinishing hardwood floors in our house. TJ is a true professional and detail-oriented, and takes pride in his work. He not only did a great job but also ensured that everything in our house stayed safe and clean. Our job was very challenging, he to match 30-year old wood with new wood, TJ did it seamlessly. We have received many compliments on our new floor, and we have recommended him to our friends, who are just as happy with his work. We are now re-hiring him to install vinyl in our basement. TJ is a perfectionist - you won't regret hiring him. read more

TJ and team completely transformed my home with the refinished flooring. I would give them 10 stars if I could! Not only did they complete the work on time, they also diligently repaired and replaced broken planks with new ones. High recommended! read more

TJ was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was responsive from the beginning, extremely professional, and did a great job installing new floors (and fixing some mistakes from the previous owners). They were quick, efficient, and produced great quality work for a super reasonable price. I was not onsite when the work was being completed, but came back to find they taken such good care of our belongings and nothing was dirty or damaged. I will be recommending him to friends and family who need flooring done! read more

After multiple bids and exhaustive researching, we hired Rhema. We decided to go open concept so TJ had to refinish our kitchen floors and put new wood floors in our dining room, living room and hall. We encountered several obstacles along the way. After taking down the wall, we encountered asbestos tiles so we had to postpone the installation. TJ was very accommodating. Also, our (fired) general contractor had purchased the wrong grade of wood which contained a lot of darker boards. TJ patiently tested the stains on both grades - some were dramatically different. After settling on a mix of special walnut and red mahogany, we are thrilled with the results! I would recommend TJ to anyone. He is prompt, and anxious to please. Above all, he really know his trade. Thanks, TJ!!! read more

We had TJ from Rhema Construct both put in brand new floors and uncover floors that were carpeted for 43 years. We are thrilled with how they look! Our kitchen is beautiful new wood in a gray finish. Our dining and living room, had wood underneath carpeting and they came out beautiful too! TJ was so nice to work with. He was reliable and does just a great job! We would highly recommend him. We love how our house looks! read more

Hi. I would highly recommend Rhema Construct for your next flooring project. TJ and his crew were simply and utterly amazing in every way. He showed up when he said he would for the initial estimate and give me a fair price to remove/install new flooring in my condo. He was able to fit me in before a holiday weekend as I live out of town and was only in Chicago for a week. TJ and his crew got to work to quickly removed the old carpet/ceramic tile and beautifully installed a new wood flooring, new wood baseboards and new wood stairs within a few days. The stairs were a particular problem as the original contractor made them very cheaply and left gaps between the stairs and the wall and had a few treads that were not level. TJ meticulously measured each stair to add the solid wood risers and laminate treads. On top of this, he went above and beyond in every way, providing recommendations for an A/C contractor, picking up a few extra items like underlayment when we ran out and even helping me install some wood trim around a counter that was not installed as accurately as I would have liked. I have worked in the commercial construction industry for 15+ years and have a very high bar for great work. TJ consistently met and exceeded my expectations. If I ever have more work in Chicago or friends as for a flooring installer, I will know who to recommend. In fact, my realtor took his name and number after she saw the new floors so she could recommend him to her other clients. read more

Really outstanding work from TJ and his team! We asked them to reconstruct and restain our hardwood stairs in our 100 year old tudor. Not only did they replicate the original woodwork and stain to perfection, but they were very patient and offered honest and money-saving options at all times. TJ's guys were extremely talented and very clean and courteous. Would recommend Rhema 100%! read more