We used Abel Remolding for what we thought at first was just redoing the flooring/columns/railings…read moreof a second floor balcony. Once the project began, it became clear that we needed much more in the form of literally rebuilding part of our fascia, awning and supports. Don and Zach kept us feeling calm and confident throughout the project -- which included them having to build temporarily walls (in the rain) to make the necessary repairs!! They worked diligently, kindly, and meticulously despite the setbacks the project threw our way, making a stressful home improvement situation feel nearly as light as a feather. Reliable, easy to work with, punctual, honest -- Abel Remodeling is a true gem. Now onto the next project with them.

Abel Remodeling has worked on a great number of projects for me. They have remodeled my dining…read moreroom, basement, and bathroom. Both Don and the men who work with him (plumber, electrician, tile installer,etc) were reliable, punctual, and knowledgeable in all they did. With each project he had innovative ideas & suggestions that I had not thought of for my spaces, which each time turned out to be amazing. I have had a lot of crazy ideas & wants, and he was always willing to work with me to accomplish specifically what I was asking of him. He truly is a contractor that can do almost anything...from complete room remodels to fixing doors, drywall, painting, plumbing, replacing lighting, he has done it all for me. I simply won't use anyone else, and would recommend him over & over.

We have hired several contractors over the years and by far, Ray and his team have been the best…read morewe've ever worked with. We had our side storage room converted into a bedroom for our daughter, which involved interior and exterior work. The project included adding windows (including a beautiful garden window), closing off an external door, electric work, adding insulation and drywall, adding flooring, and finishing touches like paint and trim. Ray saved us money by offering previously used doors and windows, which were perfect for the space. He would've installed new components, but the ones he had were in great condition and allowed us to stretch our budget. We were impressed with the quality of work, the efficiency of the job, and the professional attitude and openness of the team to listen to our ideas and address our concerns. We will be working with Ray and CRS in the years to come and we highly recommend them for your construction needs. We are so thankful to have found them!

We had CRS (Ray) rehab a main bathroom for us. Tile, studs, floors, ceiling, lighting, vanity,…read moreplumbing and electric. Ray is professional, knowledgeable, clean, follows through on discussed work, VERY timely, and shows up on time and works a full day. I would highly recommend CRS business corp.

After working with this contractor multiple times and referring customers to them, I hired the…read morecompany for a bathroom remodel based on another contractor's quote, which they agreed to match. Due to a family emergency, the project needed to begin with urgency. Over the course of more than a month, there was constant back-and-forth communication, and the shower floor pitch was installed incorrectly twice. I also clearly communicated that my flooring contractor would address the trim. Despite this, I received a text message stating they intended to stop work mid-project, leaving me with a broken and unfinished shower floor. This situation has been extremely frustrating, as I am now forced to find and coordinate a new contractor to fix and complete the work. Please use caution when considering this company. In hindsight, I regret not going with my original contractor.

Vonte and his team were incredible! They helped hang wallpaper, mounted all my TVs, and brought my…read moreinterior designer's digital vision to life with a flawless gallery wall. Everything was done with care, precision, and great energy. Super professional but also easy to work with , they made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend if you want things done right the first time!

Two of the most talented, hardworking, trustworthy guys you'll ever meet in remodeling. Did a…read morecomplete remodel of my master bathroom without any problems. Turned out beautiful!! They are my go to for all my projects!! Thanks boys!!

We bought a "fixer upper" last December. Before even buying, our inspector saw that the sill,…read morefloor joist and floor boards were rotten. Ziggy was the only contractor that would even come to give me an estimate for fixing this problem. After purchasing the house, we hired Ziggy to do the repair work. The work is rock solid! After that, we hired Ziggy to install a larger window in the garage. Later, we had an emergency when the siding company removed aluminum surround from two supporting balcony columns and discovered the columns to be so rotten they didn't touch the ground and crumbled upon touch. Ziggy came out the same day to replace those supports (roughly 25 ft in length, each), so the siding work could continue on schedule. His pricing has always been fair and reasonable. We have other work for him as our funds will allow. We highly recommend.

Archa Group was great to work with! A friend of mine used and recommended them. I initially wanted…read more1 accent wall done, but last minute decided I wanted to paint my downstairs area as well, and they were super accommodating and happy to do it! The job took about 2.5 days and everything looks better than I imagined

I recently hired Archa Construction to remodel my kitchen and bathroom, and I couldn't be more…read morepleased with the results. They delivered a modern, stylish, and functional transformation in both spaces. Kitchen Remodel: The kitchen is now a dream space! Archa Construction installed beautiful white cabinets with black hardware, giving the room a sleek, clean look. The stainless steel appliances fit perfectly with the updated aesthetic, and the lighting - both recessed and pendant - brings a bright, welcoming atmosphere. The center island provides ample workspace, and the quality of the materials and craftsmanship stands out. The overall layout is now more open and efficient, making cooking and entertaining a breeze. They helped us to chose and buy everything for our kitchen, from cabinets to tile. Bathroom Remodel: The bathroom was also completely transformed. The marble-style tiles give it a luxurious, high-end feel, and the walk-in shower is spacious with modern black fixtures that really tie the room together. The new vanity, with its illuminated mirror, adds both function and elegance. Every detail feels thoughtfully designed, and it makes the space feel like a private spa. Throughout the project, guys were professional, timely, and responsive. They stayed on schedule, kept the workspace tidy, and were always willing to listen to my feedback. I am thoroughly impressed with their attention to detail and the overall quality of the work. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to renovate their home. This project was so cheap for me, its kind of less than half price of the project, other companies offered me 2x or 3x for this project than these guys offered me! I think its because they are newer to this area and new company, but surely they have 15+ years of experience.

We needed to repaint multiple rooms on multiple floors of our Skokie home... but what we originally…read morethought would be a small project blossomed (to our delight) into a moderate remodel that's completely transformed our living space thanks to Payam and Optim Design. To give you the punch line first: we highly and completely recommend Optim Design for your remodeling needs. You cannot go wrong for work ethic, vision and creativity, clear and straightforward proposal and billing, staff professionalism, staying on schedule, and the thing that ultimately matters most: results. I met with 7-8 potential contractors for this project. Payam was the clear winner. Optim Design was one of the only companies that really understood our vision, who was able to augment that and make additional suggestions, and who provided a professional and transparent bid for the work. Take, for example, one of our day one requirements: the installation of a Murphy Door hidden bookcase door. Payam was the ONLY company we talked to who had experience installing them--frankly he was the only contractor who knew what I was talking about. The other companies either looked at me like I was nuts (big red flag) or nodded along, clearly just pretending to understand (bigger red flag). Optim Design undertook a 7-week project that almost to the day nailed the milestones and timeline. Payam's staff were extremely hard-working and completely professional. Payam himself was on-site every day if not multiple times/day. I would trust Optim Design staff to work in my home if we were not there. Among the work we had done: Three floors of painting and plaster work Multiple light fixtures installed Ceiling fan installation Glass block window repair Window casement repair Wall construction Carpet tear out Vinyl flooring installation Dry bar tear out Drywall and plaster Murphy Door hidden bookcase installation Gas fireplace door/insert replacement Design consultation As noted at the outset, we unconditionally recommend Optim Design for your remodeling needs, be they large, small, or in-between.

Payam Bahrami PHD of architecture "The House Doctor", saved…read moreour lives! We (husband and I) had a horrible experience with another "contractor", that "contractor"destroyed our home and took our money. It was nothing but a shell with a ton of work to be done. I was so disenchanted with the whole process after I fired the first "contractor". In my despair, I decided to look on Yelp. I could not find anything that told me about Optim Design LLC but I decided to leave a message anyway. Payam called me back not once but three times! He was not sure Yelp had provided the correct information. He comes to my home very jolly and genuine. We go see the house and then discuss the business. He was willing to take on a complete gut rehab where he had to go backwards and fix stuff the other guy did not do correctly. We negotiated Payam and I. He worked with me in a time frame that was comfortable for my family. He accommodated my thoughts and designs, answered all my questions and did not try to tell me what to do or gaslight me. Always listened and if there was room he made suggestions. A lot of time women have difficulty with male contractors, we know that females everywhere! Not Payam! He looked at me as a design equal (I am a color theorist, a designer in my own right) we did the house together. Payam had a core crew of 3 guys some days 5 (sometimes I would sneak up on them and they were always working) that worked Sun up to Sundown. All the guys, Johnathan, Betto and Octavio (forgive me, I forget the other 2 names) are disciplined, trustworthy, kept their heads down and worked! Love that.. A person in charge, running his business instead of his business running him. Payam was always available to me in a matter of minutes. He texts you back the fastest I have ever seen! Answers the phone if you call him, imagine that? Someone answers the phone still. Fantastic! Payam installed new everything! Doors, windows, rewired entire house, brand new gas and water pipes. Built an additional full bathroom in the basement and assisted me with designing a Master Bathroom of my dreams. Never mind how the kitchen is FABULOUSLY MAGNIFICENT!! Custom built cabinets, quartz countertops. The house is gorgeous!! I will say this.. Dr Payam is not cheap.. That is okay with me! In the long run what was most important is how fair, more than fair, More than fair Payam is with his honesty in pricing. All you can do is ask someone to do a good job and treat you and your hard earned money with respect. Payam could have charged me more money and taken longer, done stupid "contractor" tactics. No not Payam Bahrami PHD He is a good stand up man, aren't many of those floating around now a days. Icing on the cake ? ALL of his work, anything his company does work on in your home or commercial property comes with a one year peace of mind guarantee! What?! That's unheard of unless, you are certain you are good at what you do! Here we are, done 6 weeks later . You get what you pay for and we won!! We won!! Thank you My house Doctor. I cannot wait for our next project together! M and S :-)

Tony & his crews did a fantastic job on our remodeling project, completely refinishing the…read morebasement, kitchen, living room, & upstairs bathrooms. The design service was great, with good suggestions for innovative cabinet shelving. The crews were very accommodating, friendly, and neat.

Tony and his crew did a wonderful job on many projects on our home! We did roof, siding, gutters,…read morefacia, soffits, 2 window replacements (one is even bigger than before), added 2 lights out front, new beautiful front door, new back door (also fixed rot on side of house), Lighting in kitchen and entry and also did painting of ceilings, family room, living room, doors and entryway. They did clean work and were priced fair. Tony helped me decide on the design and the materials are quality products. I will continue to use them for more projects that come along in the future.

Elegant Floor Design installed new floors throughout the second floor of my house and also sanded…read moreand finished my first floor. I was extremely happy with how the entire project when so smooth. The work was completed when I was told it was going to be and the workers were very clean. I often catch myself staring at my floors because I am amazed at just how beautiful they look. I would recommend Elegant Floor Design to anyone who is looking to have their floors done!