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The James Construction Group Inc
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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Customers say: True professional

"We had more than 80% of the old house remodeled with new additions. It’s a daunting task and huge project. However, Dimitritis and Joshua made it easy and did a great job in completing our dream home. Joshua was fantastic managing the daily tasks and excellent with details. They were very responsive in re-addressing even with minor adjustments. Definitely recommend."
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A P Builder & General Contractor LLC
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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Warranties offered

Customers say: Super punctual

"I can't say enough about A P Builders and how absolutely wonderful they have been from start to finish. We completely gutted and remodeled our home and Angelo was upfront, honest, timely, and everything that was contracted was done to perfection. We had crew there every day from start to finish. He started on time and finished on time. Any change orders were handled professionally and solutions were found for any unforeseen challenges due to the age of my home. I highly recommend AP Builders for any of your home improvement needs."
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Response time5 days
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Icon Building Group
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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"We met with Charlie Murphy several times to discuss the possibility of using Icon Building Group to build our house. Charlie was concerned that they would not live up to our high expectations. In the end, they not only met our expectations, they exceeded them. Icon assembled a talented team to execute the building of our house. They selected a group of subcontractors that had the necessary talents and attention to detail to be able to execute the detailed design that we entrusted to them. The efforts of the subcontractors were carefully guided by our superintendent, Mike P. In the office, Shawna H. did a great job navigating our project thru the challenging City review process. We had several challenges during the project, and the Icon team dealt with them in a positive manner. We are extremely happy with the end result and look forward to enjoying our new home for many years to come! Bob and Pat"
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ELITE AND ELEVATED CONSTRUCTION LLC
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"We hired this company for a home addition and couldn’t be happier with the results. They were professional, reliable, and kept us updated throughout the whole project. The craftsmanship and attention to detail really show in the final product. Our new space looks amazing and blends perfectly with the rest of our home. I would definitely recommend them"
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Sentri Homes
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"The contracted the work off to a third party. Jon took longer than expected. The windows was installed pretty good from the looks. Communication could have been better with knowing the job will take longer and what types of trims I wanted for the windows. As the contractor that was hired for this job by this company. Did a good job with putting up decent trim. As for the new windows they look great. I purchased the myself and hired sentri homes to install them. I will need to have a my siding on my house redone to be closer to the new windows so the gaps are not so obvious. That was not expected at first. But from old storm windows and not knowing how they were put in originally. There was some unknown things that was learned from the job being completed. I will have the siding of the house slightly done to match really good for what I wanted later on. My only concern is better communication with sentri homes. Overall they were great when I did talk to them."
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Ascended Constructions
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

We’re a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and stands behind our work. We offer over 40 years of industry experience. We specialize in Asphalt Shingle Roofing installation, replacement, and repairs. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Pryor Construction Inc
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

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"We had planned to remodel first and second floor bathrooms of our 3 flat someday. Someday became now when a major drain leak from the second floor toilet meant both bathrooms would require demolition to fix the leak. 
We had definite ideas about what we wanted. We had done a small door replacement project with Pryor that had gone well, so we had established a bit of a working relationship with the company and with Mary in the office. We met with a designer recommended by Pryor and they provided some ideas but not a lot of changes to our overall approach. Ridas got involved as the project manager and we refined the detail plan and signed the contract.
When we met with Pete Pryor, he estimated 3 weeks for the work, 4 at the outside. Because of the nature of the project and age of the house (~100 years old) and our positive experience on the door project, we agreed to time and materials instead of fixed price for the project. in spite of some unexpected complexity in doing the demolition and a few changes on the fly, the 4 week time frame proved adequate. 
Ridas kept us informed of what was happening, responded to questions and requests for changes quickly. Despite the number of different trades involved, including sub-contractors, once work started, it moved along continuously with workers scheduled and actually arrived as planned and on time. Quality of work is excellent. When needed, workers stayed late to make sure things stayed on schedule. Plumbing and electrical work were done in a professional manner with improvement not only to current standards but unnecessary pipes were cleaned up and new conduits were placed in the most efficient routes.
Pryor is not the cheapest contractor but they have really lived up to the role of General Contractor, supplying expertise to manage the project and workers (their own and subcontractors), enabling us to worry about what we wanted, decorative and material choices and not have to ride herd on workers. Project has yielded high quality results with beautiful finish and upgrade of the bathrooms and of course fixed the plumbing leak that started this whole project.
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41 North Builders
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Serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

"I've been working with John and his sub contractors on this property since August of 2013, and they have been patient, responsive, and transparent throughout, especially appreciated when my property insurance had to get involved and they worked with them to get them details, quotes, and insight, as well as being a much-needed professional advocate that I never would have been able to accomplish on my own. I have no doubt that John's professionalism helped speed the process along.
When I realized I would have to switch contractors from my first GC, out of everyone I called, John was the only one who brought someone with him for a second opinion on his assumptions, and even sent additional subs out to ensure the accuracy of the quote. I have had nothing but great experiences with him and everyone he works with since.
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Home Building questions, answered by experts

When planning home building, start by checking your property for unpermitted work to ensure it meets current Chicago building codes. Next, inspect your foundation and basement for water damage caused by expanding clay soils. You should also evaluate your roof, insulation, and windows to prepare for harsh IL winters. Finally, hire a certified specialist to assess older electrical systems and inspect your sewer lines for root intrusion.

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Functional home building involves structural changes, plumbing, or electrical work, which mandate permits and certified specialists in Chicago. These critical upgrades carry strict seasonal deadlines and trigger mandatory code compliance updates. Cosmetic updates like painting or flooring bypass these strict requirements and offer flexible scheduling during the winter months. Misclassifying functional work as cosmetic creates significant legal risks, so always secure the proper approvals.

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Schedule home building immediately if you experience basement flooding, sewer backups, or receive official city violation notices. Inspect your Chicago property every spring for foundation cracks and roof damage caused by severe freeze-thaw cycles. Replace aging furnaces before the cold season begins. Plan exterior masonry or roofing work between August and October to ensure dry, freezing-free conditions for your exterior upgrades.

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Your property is an excellent candidate for home building if you own an older masonry structure like a classic IL bungalow or greystone. These durable homes benefit greatly from updated plumbing and electrical systems. Check your local zoning classification and standard lot dimensions to determine if you have space for rear additions. Finally, arrange an energy audit to see if your property requires better insulation or modern windows.

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Timelines for home building vary based on the scope of your work. Minor interior updates take a few days, while full gut rehabs in Chicago require nine to eighteen months. Schedule exterior projects between April and October to avoid severe winter weather delays. Always account for permit processing, local union labor availability, and mandatory city inspections, which add several weeks to your overall schedule.

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