Very clear answers to questions and great overall communication regarding appointment day and time…read more Very quick response time. I could not be more pleased with Alex's work and am not surprised at how many good reviews he has received.

Estimate was accurate and affordable. The guys worked so fast, and everything was done the right…read moreway. Alex was very knowledgeable and knew exactly what we needed and even what we wanted before we said so. We have even had them do extra work and will definitely be using them in the future!

Kiril and his team remodel my bathroom and only thing I can say-THANK YOU for making my bathroom…read morelook so beautiful!! His ideas and customer service is excellent and I would recommend his team to anybody!!!

I would highly recommend Kiril and Illinois remodel. They rehabbed my Kitchen and bathroom within…read morea certain budget and did a beautiful job. Most importantly, he would communicate and show pictures of what was happening all along the way. Whenever there were issues, we worked together to come to a solution that fit my style and budget with his high quality standards. They were clean and respectful of the work area and multi-day projects. The team was very personable and I felt very comfortable with him and Sofia working together for contracts, work orders and alone in my home. Would highly recommend!

andrei and his team tackled a major staircase renovation for…read moreme and the experience - from start to finish - couldn't have been better. andrei is a true professional! he's collaborative, experienced, straightforward, and reliable. my husband and i were SO happy with his work. it was a difficult job and he went above and beyond to make it perfect. we were so happy with the staircase that we reached out with a second project with andrei - his team gutted a small bathroom in our home. the room is now BEAUTIFUL, and every person on his team was great to work with. this is such a hardworking, talented group of people! we've been happy to recommend him to friends and family since, and look forward to working with him on all our future projects!

RO was great as far as setting up a meeting for an estimate - they spent a good amount of time…read morelooking over the project, taking measurements, and talking details. However, they ghosted after that. I never got a quote, nor did they reply to my message following up. Not sure what's up, but this caused a delay in my project (laundry room reno and water damage drywall repairs), and seemed unprofessional. Left me wondering if they would disappear once work started if I had ended up moving forward with them.

Incredible hardworking, effective, reliable and responsive team that does excellent work.read more

From the owner: Merlot Basement Solutions is a Crystal Lake, Illinois based company that offers both showroom and…read moreconstruction services for basement and all home remodeling projects. Our showroom allows customers to explore design ideas and product options, while our contractor and construction expertise ensures a high-quality finished basement. At Merlot Basement Solutions we strive to provide exceptional service and convenience to our valued clients. Our operating hours are Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 6 PM. Showroom welcomes visitors on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11 AM to 6 PM, or we can arrange personalized appointments at your convenience. For a personalized free estimate, please call to schedule during our operating hours or send your inquiry to info@merlotbasementsolutions.com at any time.

After a mold issue, we had to have part of our baseplate replaced (was rotting) on top of a large…read moresection of drywall replaced and painted. It was stressful to deal with, but luckily Karl and his crew (Rafael) were great. Another contractor never got back to me, but Karl got back quickly and offered a fair price. A few weeks later they got started and Rafael did an awesome job. They even fixed some old window issues for free. It took a few days, but you couldn't even tell anything happened to the wall after it was done. I won't hesitate to reach out for any other repair issues.

Handy Karl and crew remodeled my ugly pumice stone fireplace. They were professional, respectful…read moreand did an excellent job. Would not hesitate to call again for any project. Thanks Karl and Rafael!!!

Crew was great and went above and beyond in pulling up some boards between concrete. Also very fair…read morepricing.

These guys were quick and cleaned very thoroughly after themselves. The cost was reasonable and end…read moreresult was exactly what was described! Overall, very good experience.

Jim and his team at Independent Remodeling did an amazing job on our first-floor renovation,…read moreexceeding our expectations. From the start, Jim was responsive and easy to work with. He has great ideas and isn't afraid to tell you if something you want to do isn't necessarily worth the expense (which we very much appreciated). They delivered high-quality work that leveraged their knowledge and expertise to ensure our new space was functional and beautiful. Some things you look for in a general contractor and rarely find are the ability to stay close to budget and timelines, and Jim and his team did both of these! Jim does a thorough of a job putting designs/estimates together, and the only change order we had (that wasn't scope creep on our part) was for some poor electrical a previous owner did that Jim couldn't have anticipated. In addition, Jim keeps your project moving. We rarely went two days without someone at the house making progress on our project; there were no extended delays due to materials or labor issues. Jim and his team also excel at problem solving. Every project has hiccups along the way, but every issue is tackled and Jim won't stop until the solution works for you. As an example, we were having trouble matching the color of some new hardwood floors to older, existing floors in the house. He helped us put down 16 stain samples and promised we would keep trying until we got it right (and we finally did!). It was very clear our happiness was extremely important to him. If you are looking for a contractor who is honest, knowledgeable, responsive, efficient, affordable, and fun to work with, Independent Remodeling is who you should work with. It's hard to find a company you would want to use a second time, but Jim will be the first person we call for future projects in our house, and who we will recommend to friends and family if they are looking to complete a project in their home.

Jim and his team at Independent Remodeling were fantastic to work with and we love the results…read more Jim was flexible and worked with our schedule to help us put together what we needed in our basement. He helped provide advice and answered questions quickly throughout the process. Our project was completed on time and within budget. His staff was very friendly and easy to work with as well. Very professional throughout the experience. I would definitely recommend his services for anyone looking into a similar project.