As it turned out we discovered an issue with the paint job several weeks after the painting was completed. The office staff was very receptive to our problem. Jamie and the crew arrived the very next day and took care of the problem. The same crew did the inside painting a few weeks later. The first day was spent sanding and patching. They had to deal with a lot of windows and door frames, so the painting went slowly. They could have been a bit more careful with masking woodwork and in sealing off rooms to prevent sanding dust from penetrating into the house. But overall we are very happy with the work they did. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/naperville/certapro-painters%C2%AE-of-naperville-reviews-372616.htm"},"position":3},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Renewal By Andersen","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"ANDREW B."},"reviewBody":"Renewal by Andersen sales arrived for a estimate on time and we were very impressed by the quality of their product. We had previously had estimates from one vinyl window provider and another national window maker. While the pricing for the vinyl windows was significantly lower we couldn't match exterior color and we were convinced the low cost would look like low cost solution. The other national provider failed to follow up with a call after their estimate so we went on to Andersen. After agreeing to the replacement plan we scheduled a detailed measurement appointment where it was discovered that there was a slight adjustment required to fully match our existing window configuration. This required an adjustment to the cost but the result would be an exact match to our existing window layout. The install was scheduled and follow up calls a day before the install date confirmed their arrival. Day of install the team staged equipment, covered work areas in the house and began by removing window coverings. They covered everything with plastic and layed down floor covers to protect hardwood. They began removing existing windows and worked from 9am until after dark to complete most of the installation. The windows were mulled on-site and the care and professionalism was apparent as they fit the components into the openings and checked and recheck plumb and level, symmetry, etc. The remainder of the finish work was completed on day 2 of the install and the painter arrived to paint the interior woodwork to match the rest of our home. After completion they cleaned up inside and out, vacuum work areas and removed all the old windows, packaging, and other materials. The installer came back a week later to rehang window coverings. Great work and very satisfied with the entire process. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/glenview/renewal-by-andersen-reviews-93265.htm"},"position":4},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"North Shore Painting & Restoration","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Deb G."},"reviewBody":"Jiri and his crew did an excellent job. He was under pressure to finish the job in a specific short timeframe because of our move in date and because we had a faux finisher coming in to paint over his base coat in the main rooms. He and his crew made sure the work was done on the required schedule by adding a person and working one saturday. He was extremely neat and no touch ups were required. Woodwork was spotless. From the beginning of my contact with him to receive an estimate after reading previous great reviews on Angies' List, Jiri was very responsive and got back to me immediately with answers to my questions. His price was very reasonable compared to others I received. All in all I am very glad I went with North Shore because the finished result is beautiful. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/chicago/north-shore-painting-and-restoration-reviews-6217312.htm"},"position":5},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Unhinged Inc","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Brian B."},"reviewBody":"Having seen positive reviews on AL of Craig Friese / Unhinged's work, I got in touch with him in late May. I telephoned some of his references (enthusiastic), and he came by to plan the project a couple of times. I could tell right away he was knowledgeable and thorough. I ended up having him work alone in the house while I was out working, and he was completely trustworthy doing so. This project was to be a surprise for my wife (my friends tell me that was an insanely gutsy move), so I wanted to schedule the work while she was out of the country. Craig worked with me on that, and nailed his completion time estimate perfectly. Craig has sources of quality materials -- I know just enough about wood and woodworking to see that the doors he brought in are high quality. He also knows hinges and hardware, which can make a huge difference in durability and feel. We had him back a couple times (both my wife and my mother-in-law like him a lot, too) because my wife wanted to try a door variation, and to have him install some in-cabinet drawers. This again was impressively well-done. Price: I didn't try negotiating price or shopping the job around -- he was clearly charging a reasonable rate and I was more interested in a quality job with no aggravation than I was in saving a few hundred dollars. Viewing this refacing this project as a replacement for a tremendously expensive full kitchen renovation made it a bargain in any case. One final thing that really made working with Craig a pleasure is how responsive he is to email -- I prefer email, especially with contractors, because then I have a record of who said what and when. So many contractors don't use email, use it sporadically or poorly, or otherwise communicate poorly, that he really stood out. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/palatine/unhinged-inc-reviews-1936857.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Sound Construction Inc","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Jeffrey M."},"reviewBody":"Joe was extremely punctual, courteous, and detailed from our initial meeting, to writing the proposal, to completing the project. He was a great listener and made sure that all of our instructions were followed. We received frequent updates on the progress of work, and there was open communication that made the project that much easier. There's overall very good quality of drywall, paint, and tile work. Installation was clean and he took extra care to protect our home during construction. It's obvious that Joe takes great pride in his work and he didn't hesitate to put in the extra effort needed for an excellent finished project. He even applied his woodworking skills to perfectly match the stain of the new baseboards to the existing wood finishes in the room. Our punch list was short, but the few items were quickly addressed."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/hickory-hills/sound-construction-inc-reviews-6192155.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Midwest Hardwood Floors Inc","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Abosede O."},"reviewBody":"Marian is very knowledgeable about carprenty, woodworking and floor repair. He explained the process clearly and gave me a fair and honest estimate (including an additional discount for cash payment over and above the Angie's List discount). He advised me against doing certain work even though his recommendation reduced his bottom line. Marian completed the work in a timely, professional manner. Honestly I cannot say enough good things about Marian--he is fair, professional, pleasant, accommodating and has an excellent work product. I recommend him highly!"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/skokie/midwest-hardwood-floors-inc-reviews-6299662.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"A-Z WOODWORK","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Todd D."},"reviewBody":"Stay away! They have mainly provided major headaches and disappointments since we engaged them in Dec 2009 for the millwork described above. Project dragged on many months longer than planned. Quality of every single deliverable (panels, cabinets, bookshelf, desk, doors, headboard system....) was sub-par (imprecise dimensions, uneven spacing of panels and doors; shoddy, uneven finish; missing or incorrect hardware) and needed at least re-work if not a total re-do. They were unresponsive to our many requests for corrections, so we finally fired them in March of 2011. Now we are faced with having someone else step in to correct their mistakes, so we are way over budget. Go elsewhere, if you care about time and money. Check out case# 94348306 at the Better Business Bureau (bbb dot org) for more details on this nightmare. Update: We ended up hiiring another woodworking pro to fix what A&Z messed up, at an added cost of over $15,000."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/schiller-park/a-z-woodwork-reviews-4142224.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"IMPRESS PAINTING INC.","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Griselda C."},"reviewBody":"Excellent! Responsive to providing a quote. When I decided to use Impress Painting, Wally arrived punctually every morning. He showed me where a previous contractor who had stripped the doors had done a less than perfect job, so I had them re-strip the doors in addition to the other woodwork. They stained the woodwork and applied two coats of varnish. Two bedroom closets, one a walk-in, were plastered, primed and painted as well as bedroom and bathroom. Old wallpaper, which was at least 25 years old, was removed from bedroom walls and Wally prepare all walls for new paint A corner molding in the hallway was stripped and refinished; and a spot on the hallway ceiling was painted. He did an excellent job - very professional. Each day, he informed me of his progress and let me know what he would be doing the following day. Cleanup was excellent every day after work he clean up all debris. The bedroom is now as good as new and looks beautiful. I am absolutely thrilled with the quality of Wally’s work and definitely plan to hire him for other projects. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/elk-grove-village/impress-painting-inc-reviews-446656.htm"},"position":10}]}
Woodworking reviews from real Angi homeowners in Chicago, IL
Roman was fantastic. He contacted me in advance and kept me posted on when he'd be arriving. He took great care removing the old doors and installing the new. He made sure they hung properly. We talked about the other fine woodworking he does and I was just sorry my timber loft isn't built...
John Z.
5.0
08/2015
Patrick came out to measure shortly after we contacted CertaPro. We received the proposal shortly thereafter. After comparing a few bids, a contract was signed. Everything was done smoothly. Jamie and his crew arrived punctually on the agreed upon first day to do the power washing. The...
Andrew B.
5.0
11/2014
Renewal by Andersen sales arrived for a estimate on time and we were very impressed by the quality of their product. We had previously had estimates from one vinyl window provider and another national window maker. While the pricing for the vinyl windows was significantly lower we couldn't...
Deb G.
5.0
02/2014
Jiri and his crew did an excellent job. He was under pressure to finish the job in a specific short timeframe because of our move in date and because we had a faux finisher coming in to paint over his base coat in the main rooms. He and his crew made sure the work was done on the required...
Brian B.
5.0
09/2013
Having seen positive reviews on AL of Craig Friese / Unhinged's work, I got in touch with him in late May. I telephoned some of his references (enthusiastic), and he came by to plan the project a couple of times. I could tell right away he was knowledgeable and thorough. I ended up having...
Jeffrey M.
5.0
06/2012
Joe was extremely punctual, courteous, and detailed from our initial meeting, to writing the proposal, to completing the project. He was a great listener and made sure that all of our instructions were followed. We received frequent updates on the progress of work, and there was open...
Abosede O.
5.0
05/2012
Marian is very knowledgeable about carprenty, woodworking and floor repair. He explained the process clearly and gave me a fair and honest estimate (including an additional discount for cash payment over and above the Angie's List discount). He advised me against doing certain work even...
Excellent! Responsive to providing a quote. When I decided to use Impress Painting, Wally arrived punctually every morning. He showed me where a previous contractor who had stripped the doors had done a less than perfect job, so I had them re-strip the doors in addition to the other...
Formerly know as G & G Furniture and Cabinet Restoration - Same Ownership since 1976 - We specialize in Refacing/Painting & Restoration of cabinets. All of our cabinets include custom doors, stain colors, paint colors, and finishing options. We also specialize in full Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Counter Tops, Interior Doors, and all trim including crown molding.Tell us what you want to spend, and we will work out a plan to meet your budget.
"They worked with me to achieve a wonderful ending result. It turned out beautiful."
Lynda C on July 2025
Formerly know as G & G Furniture and Cabinet Restoration - Same Ownership since 1976 - We specialize in Refacing/Painting & Restoration of cabinets. All of our cabinets include custom doors, stain colors, paint colors, and finishing options. We also specialize in full Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Counter Tops, Interior Doors, and all trim including crown molding.Tell us what you want to spend, and we will work out a plan to meet your budget.
"They worked with me to achieve a wonderful ending result. It turned out beautiful."
Lookswell Painting has been serving clients as a family owned business since 1963. We are a full service painting contractor specializing in residential painting and decorating, commercial and industrial painting, and cabinet refinishing and restoration. Request a quote, or email us at [email protected] for immediate service. We are a licensed contractor with over 50 years of experience. We understand that quality goes a long way in making your surroundings look fresh and up to date. We use the finest materials when we work on any project resulting in high quality and lasting results.
"The Lookswell team, especially Jim, Omar & Cindy, were exceptionally professional & dedicated to the task. The final work looks great, appreciated the level of experience that allowed them to deal with our old house."
Charles F on January 2021
Lookswell Painting has been serving clients as a family owned business since 1963. We are a full service painting contractor specializing in residential painting and decorating, commercial and industrial painting, and cabinet refinishing and restoration. Request a quote, or email us at [email protected] for immediate service. We are a licensed contractor with over 50 years of experience. We understand that quality goes a long way in making your surroundings look fresh and up to date. We use the finest materials when we work on any project resulting in high quality and lasting results.
"The Lookswell team, especially Jim, Omar & Cindy, were exceptionally professional & dedicated to the task. The final work looks great, appreciated the level of experience that allowed them to deal with our old house."
ONE CALL CAN SOLVE ALL YOUR HOUSE PROBLEMS Professional Handyman Services, Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Tiling, Flooring Insured Bonded Guaranteed LIVE PHONE HELP Mon-Fri 8-5 email chat after hours... Chicago Home Repair License #2209943
"Excellent work and friendly service. Will use again."
Diane D on September 2025
ONE CALL CAN SOLVE ALL YOUR HOUSE PROBLEMS Professional Handyman Services, Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Tiling, Flooring Insured Bonded Guaranteed LIVE PHONE HELP Mon-Fri 8-5 email chat after hours... Chicago Home Repair License #2209943
"Excellent work and friendly service. Will use again."
We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"They did a great job installing the balusters."
Stephen S on May 2025
We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
With 20 years of experience in industry, Buildmax is your industry expert in DuPage county. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you that we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. Give us a call today & we look forward to working with you!
"Hasn’t started yet. But did hire"
Scott T on January 2024
With 20 years of experience in industry, Buildmax is your industry expert in DuPage county. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you that we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. Give us a call today & we look forward to working with you!
With over 2 years of experience in the Carpenters industry, Osman's Carpentry Work is your industry expert in the Chicagoland area! We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"Great experience with Osman Carpentry. They did great work, very courteous and conscientious about their work. I had them install walk-in doors to my garage, and some trim surround garage doors. Very happy with their work and will continue to bring them projects."
David T on August 2025
With over 2 years of experience in the Carpenters industry, Osman's Carpentry Work is your industry expert in the Chicagoland area! We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"Great experience with Osman Carpentry. They did great work, very courteous and conscientious about their work. I had them install walk-in doors to my garage, and some trim surround garage doors. Very happy with their work and will continue to bring them projects."
The Blairs Construction, LLC is a premiere full service contractor that operates out of Chicago, IL. We pride ourselves on high quality work and precise attention to details. Call today!
"He is professional and gets the job done. i am satisfied with the final outcome."
Earl S on February 2022
The Blairs Construction, LLC is a premiere full service contractor that operates out of Chicago, IL. We pride ourselves on high quality work and precise attention to details. Call today!
"He is professional and gets the job done. i am satisfied with the final outcome."
K,B&D Remodeling llc is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals.
"Juan & team were super professional and easy to work with throughout my bathroom renovation. They were communicative, punctual, organized and kept their workspace tidy. Juan brought my vision to life and offered helpful advice when making decisions. I can tell he cares about the work he executes and excels at his craft. I’m very happy with the result and would recommend hiring Juan for large renovation projects!"
Lisa F on September 2025
K,B&D Remodeling llc is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals.
"Juan & team were super professional and easy to work with throughout my bathroom renovation. They were communicative, punctual, organized and kept their workspace tidy. Juan brought my vision to life and offered helpful advice when making decisions. I can tell he cares about the work he executes and excels at his craft. I’m very happy with the result and would recommend hiring Juan for large renovation projects!"
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. Give us a call today, we look forward to earning your business!
"Peter was great to work with on my laundry area closet doors. I changed from bi-fold to French doors.
The project was completed as expected the team was on time, cleaned up after and very pleasant to work with.
I will definitely use them for any future projects. "
Pat T on August 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. Give us a call today, we look forward to earning your business!
"Peter was great to work with on my laundry area closet doors. I changed from bi-fold to French doors.
The project was completed as expected the team was on time, cleaned up after and very pleasant to work with.
I will definitely use them for any future projects. "
KSB Framing, Inc. commitment to excellence is seen in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are mindful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
KSB Framing, Inc. commitment to excellence is seen in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are mindful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
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FAQs for woodworking projects in Chicago, IL
The average cost to hire a woodworker for a project in your home is around $65 per hour, but hourly rates can range from $35 to $250 or more, depending on the experience and skill of the woodworker. Your total woodworking project cost will depend on the complexity of the work, the type of wood, the number of projects, and any other materials your project requires. You could hire a professional woodworker to create everything from a custom cabinet to ornate, unique staircases.
Hiring a woodworker can be expensive, depending on the job, but it’s very often well worth the investment. Woodworkers are able to provide custom pieces of furniture and handmade construction to present a finished product that is exactly to your specifications. If you have a specific vision for a one-of-a-kind piece of furniture or home feature, the cost of hiring a professional woodworker is worthwhile. Plus, you’ll often get a higher quality product than what you could buy in stores for a fraction of the price.
Every woodworker has different skills and experience, so we recommend asking the following questions when hiring a woodworker for your project:
How long have you been in the woodworking industry?
What experience do you have with my type of project?
Do you have customer references I can speak with?
How long do you expect my project to take?
What is my recourse if I have an issue with your work?
Do you charge hourly or per project?
Will you work on-site or in your own workshop?
Does your fee include the necessary post-job clean-up?
While they perform similar tasks, a carpenter is responsible for the woodworking that goes into construction—like framing, installing sheathing, and hanging kitchen cabinets—while a woodworker tackles more intricate and custom projects—like building custom furniture and installing wainscoting. Based on these definitions, most woodworkers can tackle the jobs of a carpenter, but you should always ask about your specific project when choosing a woodworker to ensure they have the necessary skills to tackle the job.
It may seem simple to install trim, wainscoting, and other finishing wood in your home, but the work is complicated and often frustrating. Getting small trim pieces to line up evenly without gaps and look streamlined in a finished product is a real challenge for DIYers, even if you have the necessary tools. We recommend hiring a professional woodworker for these more intricate projects. They’ll get the job done more quickly, and they’ll have the experience necessary to make everything look neat and clean to add more value to your home.
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