1 Allstate Remodeling Inc
About us
Certified Aging in Place Home Modifications specialist. Home improvement and general remodeling. As Chicago's Green Remodeling and Sustainable Product Specialists, we incorporate green remodeling principles throughout our company. We go to extraordinary lengths to ensure that each construction or remodeling job flows smoothly, efficiently, and on budget. We are using our expert craftsmanship to develop and implement designs that fit your life and business style. Whether your project is a small bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling or basement remodeling, or a large commercial reconstruction, rest assured that green remodeling principles will be followed.
Business highlights
Services we offer
& Tuck Point, Attics., Basements, Bathrooms, Brick work, Concrete work, Decks, Kitchens, Porches, Roofing, Siding, Universal Design
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
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Although Allstate came to the house twice to examine the space before providing the service, and despite my explaining to the company that I was very concerned about the budget for the project, the final cost was over TWICE the original projected cost. This is the main reason that I wouldn't use them again. The work is really excellent, but it exceeded my budget substantially.
As was explained to me, additional costs came from reconfiguring the bathroom layout and basically doing "more work" than was planned for. It was definitely not an easy project and only one worker took on the daunting task. I saw him work tirelessly everyday, going up and down from the 2nd floor to the basement all day. But I still feel like the owner made me pay for "his mistake" in not really properly estimating the level of work involved.
The owner came to me TWICE to ask for a substantial amount more than what I'd budgeted for due to 'contingencies". I felt like I had no alternative but to pay him. He never offered any less expensive alternatives. I am still feeling the financial sting from this.
I simply cannot give a company a high rating if cost overuns are this large because this shows either a lack of deep familiarity with one's craft or simply unwillingness to communicate effectively and provide budget-conscious alternatives. Moreover, I did show the first floor ceiling damage to the company and explained how this was connected to the past bathroom problems and that I wanted it repaired as well as the bathroom rehabbing. But the company charged me separately for this and I simply feel that this was an unfair practice.
Allstate has good references. They spoke very highly of the company. They are very nice people who were solicitous of my health and well-being. They were respectful of my home and I would love to be able to use them again. When I have an unlimited budget for a project, they'll be the first people I call!
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