Sam is the best. He recently finished renovating my new rental property and it looks spectacular…read more He renovated the kitchen, installed new porcelain tile floors with electric radiant heat, and created a laundry room in the basement. Apart from being very easy to work with, he is a true craftsman that understands good design and knows how to get the job done on schedule. As someone who works in the construction industry, I recognize and appreciate quality work. Sam is very professional and is not there to waste your time. The apartment had a lot of interest as soon as I posted the listing. The custom kitchen really made the apartment stand out in the increasingly competitive Pilsen neighborhood market. I just signed a lease for the apartment and could not be happier with the product and service that Sam has provided. This is the second project that he's done for me and, as usual, he didn't disappoint. I look forward to working with him on future projects. Do yourself a favor and give Sam a call for your next project. You won't regret it.

Sam is truly a Class Act…read more Having been through our fair share of harrowing and disappointing experiences with handymen and contractors in the past, we were extremely wary as we got started with our kitchen remodel planning process. As a matter of due diligence, we invited 10 contractors to propose a quote. For one, Sam's estimate was very competitive and reasonable (compared to other quotes). More importantly, he quickly grasped what our overall objectives were for the space, and proactively made some great suggestions that gave us the confidence that he was in sync with our requirements. As with most customers that go through a major remodel, my wife and I went back and forth on our choices for the cabinets and countertop, and not once did Sam flinch or pushback. On the contrary, there were certain additional items that were not part of our initial discussions (and estimate) that Sam voluntarily brought up and offered to do for us (at no additional cost) despite knowing that it would mean additional labor to him. Aware that we had wanted the remodel to be completed before Christmas as were hosting a party at home, Sam spent most of Christmas eve literally rolling up his sleeves and working non-stop for over 8 hours (without even meal breaks) and left only after he personally cleaned up the space. It is not always easy for small business owners to consistently put 'customer service' ahead of profits, but that is exactly what I observed of Sam, time and again. He did not accept the final payment until he was certain that we were 100% happy with the final outcome. I do not believe I have ever written such a long review for anyone, and that is hopefully a testimony to Sam's work. We cannot be more delighted with our new kitchen and I am happy to share some pictures. We look forward to working with Sam again on our future home projects.

This is my journey with Markus of Rudis Tile. I found this company when we were looking for…read moresomeone to do a kitchen remodel. Markus seemed knowledgeable, charming and competent. I liked his sassy responses to online critics. When we first met, I told Markus our budget. We went with him to pick out cabinets and granite and paid for everything. We had already purchased all new appliances and they were on hold at Abt. It was Covid and materials were very expensive, so Markus suggested we wait until prices came down. We agreed. Last February, we again told Markus our budget and he said he could start in 2 weeks. Due to Covid, no thrift store would pick up donations of a dining room table, buffet, hutch, six chairs and a huge glass china cabinet, so we paid $1K+ to have a junk company take our furniture. Next time Markus showed up, he said the project would cost even more than we had budgeted, and he earlier agreed upon/ Finally, the cabinet company needed to get our stored cabinets out of their warehouse last month. They deliver to the front of our condo building, so we hired a moving company to bring them up to the third floor. While talking with the driver from the cabinet company, he showed me the invoice. I was confused because we paid for the cabinets through Rudis Tile and the cost was $15, 126. The invoice the driver showed me was for $8, 526. How could that be? I asked Markus to stop by implying I had work for him, and I showed him the copy of the cancelled check and a copy of the invoice. His face went bright red, he said he "didn't know what that paper(invoice) was" and I was "never supposed to see that" and he fulfilled "the contract" because I "had my cabinets." Markus said he was going to talk to the manager of the cabinet company and find out what the invoice was and a lot of other nonsense. He left my home that day and I have not heard from him. I emailed him the other day and asked what happened with the manager of the cabinet company, but naturally, Markus did not respond. So, Markus overcharged us $6,600 for cabinets. I understand a contractor might markup materials, but 100%? Do not deal with Markus or Rudis Tile. He inherited this company from his father, and he has two other full-time jobs. Markus is, in my experience, a thief without a conscience. He knew my husband and I lived on disability and a pension, yet he chose to steal from us. I am sure Markus will have a sassy reply to this review, but just remember; he lies as easily as he breathes, and he is a thief. I know this because he robbed us of $6,600 and he lied about doing so. He jerked us around for 2 years, but we have finally found a great company to do our remodel. For a much lower price than Markus quoted. According to Markus, he "fulfilled his contract" because we have our cabinets. This person does not understand this is an ethical issue, not a contractual issue. Markus may stick to the contract, but he has no ethics as a business person. ******UPDATE ON THIS PROJECT***** I just found out that Markus did not order enough cabinets for the kitchen remodel! Now I have to wait to purchase the rest of the cabinets that Markus did not order! He claimed when I spoke to him that I "changed the design 3 times" which is not true. I changed it once due to financial reasons. Markus did not properly measure the space and did not update the design when I did the one change. Now I am short at least 4 base cabinets. Markus screwed us once again. DO NOT EVER DEAL WITH THIS DISGUSTING MAN.

We had tile installed by another contractor who used substandard materials and installed the tile…read moreso poorly that we actually tripped over the lippage due to the uneven setting of the tiles. Markus demolished the old tile floor and reinstalled the exact same tiles we had to repurchase. Markus's attention to detail and top quality craftsmanship cannot be overstated. We now have a very high quality subfloor and a lot of care went into making sure the tiles were all laid completely flat and level as can be seen in the included photos. Markus and his team will do whatever it takes to make a deadline. This includes working on the weekend or late into the night if necessary. In addition he is very pleasant to work with. He goes above and beyond to the point of helping us clean the snow off of our car. We have another project on the horizon and will seriously consider Rudi's Tile and Design Construction, Inc. for the job.

THP Builders came to our rescue after another remodeling company finished 2 of our 3 bathroom…read moreremodels and then quit on us. We soon discovered that most remodelers prefer not to work a project that another firm started. Fred Weiner was kind enough to step in and pick up the mantle mid-project and at a fair and reasonable price. He came to meet with us face to face and stayed in close contact for the entire project. His workers are top notch, very pleasant and most importantly experienced, knowledgeable and skilled professionals. Quality workmanship and a beautiful result. We are very happy customers. Trusted contractor!

When you look for a contractor you what someone who will do what they said they will, that is what…read moreI got in this case a professional job on time and with a high quality of workmanship. One can not ask for anything more. Thank you for a job well done.

Karol and Joesph did an amazing job with my extremely outdated Bathroom. even when there was a…read morehiccup with a wall that was damaged by water they were able to replace it without busting the budget I would recommend them to anyone and I would use them again

Karol is wonderful to work with. Very helpful, hardworking, honest and professional. He remodeled…read moreour Master bath and did quite a few improvement projects at reasonable cost. Highly recommend!

We cannot say enough positive things about our experience! We started our project with 3 quotes,…read moreand they were the best price. The line item quote was easy to understand, comprehensive, with no hidden fees, and as we added new items to our project, he totally kept us up-to-date on what our budget was. We are so glad we chose Artisian! They gutted our kitchen, took down walls, built new ones, updated the electrical, rerouted our HVAC vent, and painted. Adrian discussed any issues that came up, while also giving us great solution options. They were clean, organized, fun to work with and meticulous in their work. Always on time and on schedule with the whole project. Along the way we had additional needs, and Adrian & ChiChi were always willing to help us with a smile!! We had an out-of-town emergency towards the end of our project and we left our house in their very trustworthy hands. When we arrived home and the project was complete we were beyond thrilled with the outcome and how beautiful it was. We cannot wait to start our next project so we can work with them again!

I had a great experience with Artisan/Adrian and his team. From the beginning, I had a very…read morefrustrating time finding anyone to install my Ikea kitchen. I had made all the measurements but was afraid it wouldn't be exactly precise. It seems no one wants to install Ikea, go figure... ha. Anyway, I had started out with a different company (a friend of a friend) and that job ended with the demo because they had literally walked in and doubled the price they had quoted me, not to mention they said they'd worked on Ikea projects but it was obvious they hadn't. So I called Artisan and was able to set up a date right away. They honored the price quote they originally gave me months ago, minus the demo, which I greatly appreciated. Great start! There were a few snafus due to the nature of my space (a loft in an old building), but Adrian always came up with a solution to solve the problem. They were efficient and pleasant to have around. Always on time, made sure they cleaned up, and kept me in the loop regarding everything they were doing. I'm very happy with my kitchen and really appreciated the dedication and obvious attention to detail Adrian and the team provided. I highly recommend and wouldn't hesitate to contact them again for any home improvement project.

Rene is fantastic. He is kind and always does wonderful work. Will always refer him and call him…read morefor more work.

We've used All About You Carpentry & Remodeling extensively, and Rene is the real deal -- a super…read moreskilled carpenter who takes pride in his work. He's helped us with a range of projects, including interior drywall and ceiling repairs, as well as replacing rotted wood on the exterior of our home. Everything was done with great attention to detail and quality craftsmanship. Reliable, professional, and just really good at what he does. Highly recommend Rene if you need solid, trustworthy work done on your home.

Great job of Installing a mirror for us. Quickly set up the install and communication was easy…read more Very neat and nice workers!.

This group is one of a kind. Mike and his team are truly the most talented, detail oriented,…read moretimely, caring, and thoughtful group. They recently completed a kitchen remodel for us, and saying they did an unbelievably incredible job - would be an understatement. Day after day the team came in with positive and hard working energy. Having them in our house was an absolute pleasure. The project shut down the main room of our house, but they pulled off the impossible and made it feel like there was no project going on at all when they left. They cleaned thoroughly after each day, and were extremely thoughtful to cover and protect every last bit. AND there were some things outside the scope of the project that they so kindly offered to quickly fix for us. I cannot recommend this group enough! Start to finish they were top notch! Our lives have changed for the absolute best thanks to Mike and his team.

I will echo that sentiment that I see consistent throughout all the reviews... Bob is a lifesaver…read more His laid-back attitude is a rare quality to find with someone whose craftsmanship is so exacting, his knowledge base is equally impressive. He thoroughly screens the workers he brings in on your project and they are equally as precise and easy-going

Had Bob Shrago over to give us some advice on building a porch and a few other miscellaneous items…read more He was wonderful with communication and advice, came when he said he would, didn't charge anything. We did use one of his guys for some electrical work and he was excellent; quick, fixed the issue, not expensive. I am thrilled we found Bob. He a wonderful source for recommending reliable people, and I would definitely use him if I have a large project. Highly recommend.