Monday, Angie called before she arrived. She showed up at 9:30 am and found her ladder was not in her van b/c her son had borrowed it. I didn't think anything of it. I figured kids and I laughed it off. She worked 5 1/2 hours that day and did not remove all the wallpaper. The wallpaper did what I knew it would do - it was not primed underneath and the drywall paper came right off with the wallpaper. Angie told me not to worry and explained she would remove it the best should could and prime the walls with an oil based paint. She would then sand the rough spots, skim coat and then assess. If worse came to worse she would add sand to the paint to cover up the imperfections. I really didn't want sand in the paint, but thought it'll all work out.
Tuesday she didn't show until 10:00 am. She still had no ladder and also forgot paint rollers. My husband gave her several packs of rollers. Angie got the rest of the paper down, put the first coat of paint on in the bathroom walls and left for another job, we assume. She showed back up around 4pm and put the oil based primer on the bedroom walls, which only took her an hour in half. She said she would be back at 10AM Wednesday, if not earlier. Wednesday she didn't arrive until Noon, which we're assuming is b/c she went to another job in the morning. She spent time cleaning the mud off her ladder, sanding the primer she had put on the walls and skim coated. She worked approximately 3 hours before she ran out of skim coating for the walls. Huh?! Angie told my husband she doesn't skim coat all that often but had a friend who could help her with the job the next day. Her plan was to have him do the skim coating while she finished sanding the primer and getting the second coat of paint on in the bathroom. She planned on having her friend help her paint the ceiling.
Thursday she arrived with her friend at 9:30. The second coat of paint went on in the bathroom. The skim coating was completed and sanded. They also spent time cleaning up. The skim coating went well and the prep Angie did paid off b/c the walls turned out very smooth and I could not tell there had been a problem with the wallpaper removal. They also primed the skim coat several hours after applying it. No paint had been put on the bedroom ceiling by this point, but Angie felt she would be done Friday. My husband was very close to firing her and just finishing the job himself.
Friday, Angie arrived around 9:45 am. She did a lot of cleaning and only got part of the ceiling painted and part of the paint on the bedroom walls. She told me she was embarrassed that the job was not done b/c she honestly thought she would get more done the day before, but her help was no help and wouldn't paint the ceiling. She also said one corner was not drying fast enough b/c a bigger repair had to be done. Now in her defense, I understand b/c there was almost a half an inch gap in the corner, so a lot of mud had to be put in that corner to repair it. She also said she was not happy with her help and had never worked with him before and thought he was a better skimmer. Before she left for the day I had pointed out a place that had a slight imperfection in the bathroom, but I told her not to worry b/c the switch cover will cover it up. I told her twice not to worry. I also looked at part of the caulking near a window and it really angered me at the job she did. I did point it out and she said she was going to make it look pretty with a coat of paint. She left around 7:00 pm and again apologized saying she didn't realize this job was going to take so long. She worked a total of eight hours Friday.
We inspected the work and found she had left clumps of skim coating on the bathroom wall, not even close to the switch where the imperfection was. Clumps. I'm talking the size of a quarter. And this is on freshly painted walls. My husband and I both wondered, why is she creating more work for herself? Especially knowing she is way behind. My husband was not happy when she left and we both decided Saturday would be her last day of work in our house whether the job was done or not.
I had taken one day off of work and my husband had taken three days off of work, which ended up being a waste when the person doing work for you is only working five hours one day and three hours the next.
Saturday Angie showed up at 9:30 am and worked until 1:30 pm and took a lunch break. I went up to inspect and I still was not happy with the caulking. My husband agreed. I bit my tongue b/c I realized she needed to put a second coat of paint on. She had attempted to match the caulk color with the color of our wood sided wall. I wish she had asked before she had made that decision b/c I would have opted for clear caulk instead of colored caulk. Angie came back around 3:15 pm. Before she came back from her lunch break I received an email from her asking that we consider giving her an extra $200.00 for the extra time she spent, the extra supplies and her "skill set." She admitted the job took longer than she thought and she won't demand the money and will honor the original bid b/c that was the right thing to do, but was just kindly asking us to consider giving her the extra money. Before Angie left on Saturday I pointed out the caulking and she offered to fix it. I declined. She felt the caulk in the bathroom turned out the way it did because of the previous caulking job. I also asked her how many hours she believed she put into the job to ask for an extra $200.00. She replied about 30 hours. My husband and I agreed that was pretty close to the amount she worked. She was very apologetic and never demanded anything. I would say she was very humble and I could tell she was embarrassed. I decided to pay her the extra $200.00 b/c I knew the difficult job she had getting that wallpaper down and making the walls look smooth. She did accomplish that and I am happy with that work. My husband is not a happy customer though. In looking around, she got paint on the carpet and on the part of the walls that were not to be painted. I also noticed she left paint cans on my good bedroom furniture and did not cover anything when she painted. She cleaned the best she could, but I understand when you're sanding it's a mess. Three weeks later I'm still fi"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/il/pekin/chic%27-painting-and-design-reviews-6552534.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Designer Concepts Landscape Architecture Inc","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Cheryl J."},"reviewBody":"We bid the job with different companies and chose Designer Concepts on price and the professionalism they showed in presenting their bids. They gave us a target start date and assured us that once they started, they would continue until completion. They did just as promised; keeping us informed as other jobs neared completion and the worked started within the window they planned. Once the job started, they were there everyday and worked - didn't stand around. They worked on our project everyday, all day; not jumping from one customer to another. They were also very considerate about where to park equipment and materials. When the job was completed they cleaned up everything, not leaving us with any issues. Now nearly 6 years later, we have had no issues with our patio. It has not settled, nor heaved. We are pleased as can be.
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Patio Cover Service reviews from real Angi homeowners in Bellevue, IL
Last update on October 15, 2025
Donna S.
3.0
12/2024
They need to explain a little more about what electrical companies mark and if the homeowner knows of anything else electrical added. When they hit my drain field pipes, they were going to cover it up instead of discussing issues with the homeowner about repairing it properly. If an issue...
Randall M.
5.0
11/2020
He was flexible in work options, competitive on pricing. Safely executed on the roof tree trimming and gutter cover installation. A good listener and friendly.
They also screened in my patio. Excellent work and project completed in a short time!! Very meticulous about the job as well as clean-up.
Kris G.
5.0
07/2016
Great! My husband has a bad reaction to mosquito bites. We couldn't sit outside and enjoy our new patio. Mosquito sprays on his skin didn't help. So we triedMosquito authority 3 seasons ago and it did the trick. They do what they say they will. They are very courteous.
The people who built our home did not prime the drywall before they put the wallpaper up. I told Angie this when she came to look at the project. I explained to her my experience in taking the wallpaper off and explained the walls were not primed and the first layer of drywall paper came...
Cheryl J.
5.0
03/2014
We bid the job with different companies and chose Designer Concepts on price and the professionalism they showed in presenting their bids. They gave us a target start date and assured us that once they started, they would continue until completion. They did just as promised; keeping us...
Robert B.
5.0
06/2013
Showed up on time, laid a cover on the floor to the bathroom. Removed old tub, cleaned up the debriand dust. Replaced with new walk-in shower with seat and all fixtures. Explained the process, review the operation once it was completed. Completely cleaned the work area. Left on time. ...
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. We look forward to earning your business!
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. We look forward to earning your business!
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. We look forward to earning your business!
"Very efficient & excellent results, they went above & beyond my expectations!! My concrete looks brand newâ very pleased indeed !!"
Jan D on March 2024
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. We look forward to earning your business!
"Very efficient & excellent results, they went above & beyond my expectations!! My concrete looks brand newâ very pleased indeed !!"
Dale Cronkhite, Jr. has established Cronkhite Home Solutions, after 20 years of hands on experience in the energy home improvement field. Cronkhite Home Solutions, provides services for those homeowners residing in a 60 mile radius of Peoria, IL. Cronkhite Home Solutions, is here to help with all your siding and insulation needs! We are a locally owned and operated company that thrives on exquisite workmanship and outstanding quality. Call today for your free estimate and we can provide you with the knowledge and quality you deserve.
"Attention to detail was incredible! They put a handicap accessible ramp and deck on my father's house and he loves it"
Lauri F on April 2025
Dale Cronkhite, Jr. has established Cronkhite Home Solutions, after 20 years of hands on experience in the energy home improvement field. Cronkhite Home Solutions, provides services for those homeowners residing in a 60 mile radius of Peoria, IL. Cronkhite Home Solutions, is here to help with all your siding and insulation needs! We are a locally owned and operated company that thrives on exquisite workmanship and outstanding quality. Call today for your free estimate and we can provide you with the knowledge and quality you deserve.
"Attention to detail was incredible! They put a handicap accessible ramp and deck on my father's house and he loves it"
AJC Home Services, Inc., is a locally owned and operated business with 25 years of experience. We specialize in all aspects of the exterior of your home and lawn and also home improvements. Your satisfaction is our highest priority. Give us a call today for a personalized and complimentary consultation.
"AJC Home Services was here this morning about 8:30 to cut down 12 very tall Evergreen trees. I watched them do this and it was very interesting to see the whole process. The 2 gentlemen were professional, hard working and thorough. They had them all cut down along with the clean-up in under 90 minutes. The stump grinding crew are on their way, as I write this to complete the job."
Betty H on September 2025
AJC Home Services, Inc., is a locally owned and operated business with 25 years of experience. We specialize in all aspects of the exterior of your home and lawn and also home improvements. Your satisfaction is our highest priority. Give us a call today for a personalized and complimentary consultation.
"AJC Home Services was here this morning about 8:30 to cut down 12 very tall Evergreen trees. I watched them do this and it was very interesting to see the whole process. The 2 gentlemen were professional, hard working and thorough. They had them all cut down along with the clean-up in under 90 minutes. The stump grinding crew are on their way, as I write this to complete the job."
With 30 years of experience, our small business specializes in additions, decks, windows and doors, siding, floors, and remodeling. We are fully insured and take pride in delivering quality work at reasonable prices. We work closely with our customers to ensure their satisfaction, and no job is too small for us.
With 30 years of experience, our small business specializes in additions, decks, windows and doors, siding, floors, and remodeling. We are fully insured and take pride in delivering quality work at reasonable prices. We work closely with our customers to ensure their satisfaction, and no job is too small for us.
A few friends started seeing a need to help the people in our community. We want to provide quality work while not breaking the bank. We offer a wide array of services from power washing, junk removal, car detailing, lawn care, and house cleaning.
A few friends started seeing a need to help the people in our community. We want to provide quality work while not breaking the bank. We offer a wide array of services from power washing, junk removal, car detailing, lawn care, and house cleaning.
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FAQs for patio cover service projects in Bellevue, IL
While the terms deck and porch are often used interchangeably, they are two distinct home features. Porches offer a roof that protects from the elements when coming and going from the house. Generally, porches are on the front of your home. On the other hand, decks are generally built in the backyard of a home and offer no roof or protection from the elements, like rain or snow. Porches typically require less maintenance and upkeep thanks to the roof, but both features require regular cleaning and repairs to maintain good condition.
The cost of an awning is $1,400 to $4,400 on average. However, this cost could be as low as $100 or as high as $7,500, depending on a few factors. The type of awning you choose, the size you need, and your location all affect your overall cost.
For example, portable awnings you can put up and take down yourself range from $100 to $400, whereas motorized awnings are more luxurious and cost between $2,000 and $3,500.
The cost to build a deck is $8,025 on average. However, this cost can range anywhere from $1,500 to $22,000, depending on multiple factors, such as size, materials, and deck type. You can expect to pay $30 to $60 per square foot when building a new deck.
Cedar decks are often the most cost-effective option, ranging from $4 to $9per square foot for materials. However, pressure-treated decking, which is resistant to rot, is more expensive, ranging from $15 to $25 per square foot for materials.
Awnings are either fixed or retractable and can be paired with a variety of cover materials. Fixed awnings are a permanent outdoor feature of a building. These are highly durable and require ongoing maintenance. Once installed, the position of this awning cannot be changed.
Retractable awnings are more popular than fixed awnings since the cover can open and close. This allows homeowners to open and close the awning, depending on the weather. When not in use, it can be closed to allow for extra space.
Besides the type of awning, you’ll need to choose the type of cover. Your awning installation professional will review your options with you, including availability and costs. The types of covers you can choose from include:
Wood, which is durable but can be damaged easily by rainwater and fire
Cotton offers flexibility, weatherproofing, and easy cleaning
Canvas is highly durable and is a good choice for retractable awnings
Metal is sturdy but is prone to rust
Polyester is easy to clean and is a more breathable option
Polycarbonate is highly resistant to UV rays and is difficult to damage
The Bellevue, IL homeowners’ guide to patio cover services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Retractable awnings add curb appeal and help keep the sun out of your eyes when you're working indoors or lounging on the back patio or deck. In this price guide, you'll learn how much retractable awnings cost.
Refinishing your deck is a great way to restore its appearance and fall in love with your outdoor space. Use this guide to learn how much it costs based on factors like size and type.
When calculating the cost to add an awning to a home exterior, you will need to consider the awning type, necessary materials, and whether or not you will need a pro to handle the installation. This guide will illustrate typical awning prices.
Need an awning that provides shade, comfort, and maybe some privacy from nosy neighbors? Use this guide to find the best awning for your home and lifestyle.
Why is my composite deck warping? There are a few key factors at play. Learn more about common problems and how to fix them to get to the bottom of it.
Install an awning like a pro with five simple steps: prep the site, get your numbers right, mark the mourning, install support, and finally, the awning.