We hired Tom Cat to assist up with our condo "spruce up," and we can not say enough good things about the work they did and about working with them. I set up appointments to meet with about 7 contractors in the initial process, and about half didn't show up. Of those that did, Tom and Tom were the only ones to actually show up on time. I instantly felt they were professional, had great ideas, were very likeable and totally trustworthy (key if you are letting complete strangers into your house). They got back to me right away with an estimate, which was very reasonable. They finished the work ahead of schedule and totally within budget. They showed up everyday on time (actually early), and when they were done, it was almost like no one had been in our unit at all (as opposed to other contractors we've worked with who leave your place a wreck). And of course, the finished product is absolutely fantastic!!! We had them install tile, patch up some strange cracks in our walls, repaint, change out light fixtures, redo the ceiling, as well as some additional minor work. Everything they did was 200%. I consider myself to be a pretty picky person, but all of their work was very very high quality. I think they are actually underpriced for the quality of work. Our friends rave about the tile work. I highly highly recommend them - you really can't go wrong. And this is coming from someone who has had some nightmare experiences with contractors. They also have great ideas/opinions about what looks good, which is so helpful if you are like me and your only sense of design anything comes from watching hgtv. They were honest about everything that we asked them to do, and told us when something wouldn't work (so refreshing!). If you need any further information about them, feel free to shoot me a message. Good luck! read more

This fall my entire apartment building decided to fall apart on me. I had bad experiences with The Porch People and other contractors that either never showed up for the estimates or gave me such wildly off estimates that I knew that they did not understand the magnitude of the job. I finally turned to Yelp to see if anyone here had a recommendation for a contractor and it seemed like yelpers were pretty pleased with Tomcat Construction. I am more than pleased with the work the Tom(s) have done for the following reasons: 1) They pick up the phone when you call. If you leave a message, they call you back. 2) They showed up for the estimate. Tom explained exactly what the problems were and how they planned to fix it. 3) Their prices are fair, reasonable and itemized so that I can see what I'm paying for. I didn't have any issues with overruns either. 4) The quality of the workmanship is top notch. Very professional and I'm really happy with how the porch came out. I recently had to fire some tile guys working on a bathroom project because they constantly showed up late or not at all and the Tom(s) stepped in to finish up the project. Overall im very happy to have found contractors whose level of business ethic matches their work quality. That's why I would recommend them to anyone doing a renovation project. I'd be more than happy to provide a reference if you want to e-mail me here. read more

Ever feel vulnerable or worried when hiring contractors? Well no reason to worry with Tomcat Construction. They are the most trustworthy, reliable, and HONEST, contractors I have ever hired. I have been buying and selling property in the gold-coast area for 20 years and have went through my share of contractors. Not until Tomcat Construction have I ever been COMPLETELY happy with every aspect of rehabbing. They have amazing communication skills and really listened to what I wanted and also came up with some great design options. Honesty is a priority with them - no bull@#!% finish date, they tell you the truth. When have you ever found a contractor like that? They also had the utmost respect for my property, I never felt that there was anyone that is "untrustworthy" in my house and they never left it in a mess. The quality of the work is the most impressive of all. I have hired them for several high-end rehabs and plan to use Tomcat Construction for several more. read more

This was my first totally positive experience with builders. In the past it has always been a formula of twice the time, twice the money of the estimate (or sometimes much more). They did the job for what they said they would (or pretty close- we had some major add-ons) and they did it within the time range (or pretty close). It was such a delightful change from other construction companies I have used. These guys were friendly, consciences, and did a great job. I almost don't want to post this as I don't want them to get too popular!!! They did my deck (including planters and irrigation), redid my bathtub and installed lights. All of it looks excellent! I am so excited to sit in my new bathtub!!! The big plus is that they are so sweet you don't mind them being in your place. I found them through Vincent Grech, a painter that they work with, who is also super talented. read more

We have worked with Tomcat Construction on two major projects in our home and several small ones. They transformed our galley kitchen into a gorgeous and functional dream kitchen. They designed and did all of the construction work from start to finish! They also transformed our master bathroom that was built in 1929 into a beautiful modern bathroom. In addition to those two major projects they have done numerous small projects in our home. Several of our friends have admired their worked and since then used them as well! Tom and Tom are reliable, talented, honest and a pleasure to work with. They will see your project through from start to finish! We can't say enough good things about them!! read more

Tomcat Construction is AWESOME! I've never trusted contractors before, but I trust them. Tom and Tom are great guys with a sense of humor, but serious when it comes to your home. They don't "beat-around-the -bush", they tell what you need to get the job done correctly and they will not accept doing a job "half-assed" job. I've work for them and them for me for at least the past two years and I'd have to say it's been a relief. Whenever I have a problem or question, I call them and they help me with whatever the issue is. If you need a contractor for small to large projects, these are your guys! read more

When we moved into our new "fixer-upper" home, we had Tom come over. He built in an extra bathroom in our unfinished attic where the master bedroom is and he inspected and spruced up our plumbing. He was very clean and every cut made was precise and perfectly placed. He even inspected the rest of the house for us and gave us advise and/or recommendations on who to call and what we can do ourselves. Tom is awesome and is a no BS kinda guy. His work is 101% and his attitude and sense of humor help you know he's true to his work. I highly recommend him to handle your home!! read more

This was my second experience with Tomcat Construction. Both times they have been professional and on time. The estimator was great about explaining the options. Tom, who did the actual work, were wonderful and efficient. A side benefit is that replacing my sump pump with a higher powered one has decreased a lot of noise, as the old one used to pump constantly to keep up. The concrete is still drying, but the basement is neat and my running water is gone. Best of all, the cost was one third of what another well regarded local company was going to charge me. read more

I had a loft area that I needed converted into a fourth bedroom prior to my home sale. Tomcat checked out the job, put together the plan, and did the work very quickly for a great price. They were very clean and also very thoughtful to toddlers in the house. They were sure to keep tools at a high level in case the kids wandered in and even took time out to provide some kid entertainment. Overall, great guys and work that was done ahead of schedule. I would definitely use them again and recommend to all my friends and family. read more

Tom and Tom are the best I have worked with. Not only professional, they tell you the real story and price no matter what. You can count on them for the highest quality work.. They have done a bunch of work for me from one day to multiple day massive projects. I love their ability to go from unique design to hands on building. I have had them work on my garage and even do custom metal work with welding and special treatments. It is hard to find guys you can trust. Tom and Tom are two you can trust for sure. read more

Professional and on time - a dream when it comes to construction. But that's what you get when you hire Tomcat Construction. We hired Tom to help with a number of projects in our 100+ year old home and everything was done top notch - from kitchen demo to simply fixing a broken pipe. Since we have an older home it's great peace of mind knowing we have a reliable company to call on. If you are looking for reliable, professional construction services Tomcat really should be on your list to contact. read more

We live in a condo in Lincoln Park, so in general any major construction is a huge hassle because of all the building rules. We had Tomcat completely gut our kitchen and our laundry area over the last couple of months. The workmanship was impeccable--very professional and they were easy to work with. They even constructed some custom pieces for our flooring which was impressive. I would say the price is very reasonable for what you get. In the end we were extremely happy with the finished product. read more

Great! True professionals, not intimidating or cocky like prior experiences I have posted. They listen, responsive, present the facts without confrontations. Very respectful toward my wife and was able to present referrals, insurance, deposit info without sounding creepy.We will definitely hire them to do the job as they seem trustworthy and I can feel safe about them being in my home read more

Tomcat has worked on a number of projects for my townhouse. They remodeled my outdated bathroom, refinished my basement., even rebuilt my back porch. Any project they worked on they did with professionalism, honesty, and friendlieness. They have fantastic design ideas and I truly loved my results. If you want reliable contractors. Tomcat Construction is the company to call. read more

My god what a dreamboat. I break things on purpose to have him come and fix them. I am completely broke because of all the work i have done just to look at him. The work is top notch done by a studly STUD!!!! If you want a STUD to do your job call Tomcat Co. My next paycheck I have to find something to break... read more

Loved Tom Cat Construction. Builders and designers all in one. Incredibly talented and honest at the same time. Find me someone else like this in this business. You can't! Did a spectacular job on my master bathroom and two other bathrooms. I wish I would have known them before I did my kitchen. Mark M. read more

These guys are the best !!! They were very professional, showed up on time, and did a fantastic job. They saved me a lot of money with their recommendations of different vendors, and I have a new found appreciation for contractors. I would highly recommend Tomcat Construction. Thank You !! read more

Professional,reliable and extremely knowledgeable in every aspect of home construction. Not to mention very personable ! I would never call any other company to have work done in my home. I highly recommend them. Annette Gordon Chicago, Il. read more

wonderful contractors to deal with - They came in and did a great job even when unforeseen problems occurred they made sure it was done right. I would highly recommend them. Fair pricing and reliable. read more