Worthy Builders, Inc

I would not recommend working with Paweł. He works as a general contractor, but all of the sub contractors he hires are sub par and clearly the cheapest options he can find. I'm also pretty convinced either he doesnt know much about finishing work, or he lies to save money. Many mistakes were made, leading to weeks of extra work. What should have been a 4 week job turned into 8 weeks. His drywall subcontractors put nothing down on our hardwood floors when finishing and priming our wall and ceiling, leaving stains and scratches all over the place. After installing stairs, they were stained the wrong color. He tried to convince us it looked like the stain we picked. We waited an extra week for it to be sanded and stained again. He didn't seal the stain. Again, contractors came back to finish, leaving drips as it was a rush job. We asked for our ceiling to have a 1/4" inch drywall layer added to cover an old popcorn ceiling. They installed 5/8". I had to install lights back myself so that our painter could see the ceiling, even though he said they would do it. The wall that was finished is quite crooked, along with the edges around our entire ceiling. I had to replace our thermostat because the drywall team was so sloppy, they got finishing compound INSIDE the thermostat. His team replaced some hardwood floor planks at the top of our stairs, but never considered evening out the subfloor, so it left jagged, uneven edges. They filled those gaps with glue. When I asked to even it out, they plained the edges of the planks and then left their tools and an open can of stain on the floor. When I asked Paweł about this, he said they had done that before. W**? The guy that installed our railing had to return to sand and paint the welded joints, but said he lived over an hour away, so he would ask Paweł to do it. By then, I was so sick of Paweł screwing things up and tapdancing around problems that I spent my own weekend sanding and painting. Terrible experience. I think Paweł used to be good, but he is now in it for the money and will do whatever it takes to cut corners. You can do better, Paweł. Very disappointing.

Pawel was professional and easy to deal with.  I told him what I wanted and he worked within the budget.  I wanted to wait a year to post the review to make sure nothing popped out.  I am looking to redo the bathroom and he is the first person I'll call.

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Unfortunately, the company never returned any of my calls or emails to them.

Everything is going very good.

I'm thoroughly pleased with everything, the doors shut snuggly, tub is great, the chimney looks so much better than it did.. I' truly pleased. And more work for him to do. Highly recommend Worthy Builders.

Excellent communication with Pawel. Will use Worthy Builders for my future remodeling needs.

Worthy Builders did a fantastic job remodeling our kitchen and bathroom. They were prompt, courteous, helpful with design recommendations, very professional and reasonably priced.  Our new kitchen and bathroom exceeds our expectations! We would highly recommend Worthy Builders and we would consider them again for any future remodeling.

Pawel is a great guy and very nice to work with, he is flexible and open to ideas.   
The pricing is competitive and quality of work is good. we really liked the way the kitchen has been done.
We got an estimate when we intially met Pawel for measurements and design the new kitchen. 
Its always good to know the allowances included like the items/material in the price.
Since there are lots of options in this area, I would recommend collecting all the details like type/grade of granite included in price, cabinets, back splash options. 

They are very good workers and did a nice job cleaning. His wife even came and fully cleaned my bathroom after everything was completed. I was very, very satisfied. I would definitely recommend them.

I'm thrilled with my new kitchen. Beautiful work. Excellent staff. Great experience. Pawel is absolutely wonderful to work with and I highly recommend him.

I read lots of reviews on Angie's list because I had experience with a creepy-looser contractor before.  I really liked what I read about Worthy Builders and 2 other companies.  I contacted each of them to arrange for estimates.  Pawel with Worthy Builders wrote back a nice note, sent some pictures of other jobs he'd done and we set a time to meet.  Contractor 2 took a couple of days to contact me and I also arranged to meet him.  Contractor 3 was too big for his britches and he never contacted me back.
So Pawel was exactly on time for our walk through.  He brought his iPad with lots of pictures of prior jobs.  Each was more beautiful than the next.  He listened to what I wanted and made some suggestions that I hadn't even thought about.  He was patient and it took nearly an hour to walk through the condo so I could relay what I wanted.  Later that evening, he sent me a very thorough quote and didn't miss a single thing we spoke about.  I was amazed...here was a man who really  listened to what I wanted!
I met with Contractor 2 who was 30 minutes late and not prepared to show me his work.  He rushed me through the job and he "knew" what I wanted.  I got his quote 2 or 3 days later and much of the detail we spoke of was missing.  This quote was slightly less than Pawel's but I was certain he had missed things and he would begin nickel and diming me.
Finally, because I wanted 3 bids, I brought in one of the installers for one of the big chain supply stores.  He was on time and nice, but everything was a la carte.  The price was nearly double what Pawel had quoted.
So, you know where this is going...it was very easy to select Pawel (plus he's the nicest man ever!).
We agreed he would start after the holidays. I had some time and didn't need to move in for two months. Demolition was done very quickly and he removed every scrap of everything and swept the floors after.  He and his crew really respected the place as if it was his own. His crew worked quickly through the changes.  Pawel and I met one day and he brought with him one sample of cabinet that he thought I would like after our initial walkthrough.  He only needed to bring one cabinet because it was exactly what I wanted.  He gave me a web site to review and make selections on finishes, etc.  I did and shared with him.  I tried sourcing myself locally and could never find it, but then he'd show up with a sample or two and it was what I had showed him I liked.  Then there were times he said, no this won't work and would patiently tell me why.  I told you he listened and respected what I wanted.  Happened over and over again, he making suggestions and bringing samples that were perfect.  
The work went on.  He'd find other things that required fixing like some mold in the kitchen and bath ceiling.  He fixed without additional charge.  He told me I needed a fan for the bathroom and while I hate them, he convinced me it was necessary and then he sourced the world's quietest bath fan.  As you might expect this was an extra charge, but quite reasonable.
We'd meet about every two weeks when new decisions needed to be made.  He answered my countless emails respectfully.  He was an absolute pleasure to work with.  Except for the special order bathroom vanity that was delayed in delivery, he finished on time.  My new washer had a problem and he came back to fix for me immediately.  I had a light bulb that needed replacing and a few other little things that still needed to be done but rather than asking him to send his crew over again, I lived with and he took care of them when the bathroom vanity came in plus a few things that weren't his responsibility.
My condo remodel is beautiful and functional.  Everyone comments and wants tours.  I've given his name to two of my neighbors.  I've done several remodel jobs and I wish I had Pawel for them.  But so glad I found him now.  He will forever be my go-to guy for any renovations.

They were very responsive for the initial appointment and showed up on time.  He looked around (but didn't take any measurements) and threw out many good ideas.  He showed us work they had done in the past. He gave us a verbal quote that was very competitive. After the initial meeting, I was quite impressed with Worthy Builders.  However, I never received a written proposal from them.  I called twice asking for a written proposal detailing what work would be done and what would be included in their price.  They promised to send a proposal but never did.  I gave up calling after the second time and started looking for other contractors.

I got their estimate but they were a little bit too pricey so I did not go with them. Their price was out of my price range. The professionalism was fine and they made an appointment right away for me. The guy came out on time, all that was good and he went over everything with me.

I love my kitchen and Pawel, from Worthy Builders.  He really does aim to please his customers.  My experience with Pawel and his team was nothing but pleasurable.  From the start, I was impressed with Pawel. 
He was on time (actually, early) for the estimate.  He had a portfolio of other jobs he had done.  He offered good design suggestions. 
If I had any questions or concerns, I'd get a response back from him or his secretary within a reasonable time.  He continually brought me samples of backsplashes and granite because I kept CHANGING MY MIND.....all the while telling me, "I just want you to love your kitchen".
His crew was conscientious and hard working.  They cleaned up every night before they left.
I would definitely recommend Worthy Builders.

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If you want your home repairs done right these are the guys to go with. I had to have my roof redone and tuckpointing. And I also wanted new windows. And the best part was I could get it all from the same company. The work was finished on time to. What I liked the most was at the end of every work day. They made sure everything was cleaned up. They also made sure the entire lawn was clean from the roof. So nails or anything like that was not left behind. Not to mention the quality of the craftsmanship. The roof and windows look great. This is the type of company that will be in business 50 years from now.

These guys are amazing! From the first time I met with Pawel, I knew this was the company for the job. After doing my research, and meeting with several contractors, I felt secure in making the choice in hiring Worthy Builders. I am not a price shopper and was more concerned about the quality of work that I would be getting for my money. Pawel was able to put those concerns to bed almost immediately with the attention to the small details he outlined at the time of the estimate. In all, I absolutely love my new kitchen and bath areas. Two thumbs up to Pawel and his professional crew for making our home beautiful and comfortable.

16 May2012
    I am writing a review and recommendation for Worthy Builders located on the Northwest side of Chicago. In April of this year I hired Worthy Builders to do a complete remodeling of my kitchen. I can sincerely say that Worthy Builders did an excellent job at a fair price.They did not rush the job, although I was happy they finished sooner than I expected. They used good quality materials and their craftsmanship was very professional. From start to finish the work crew made me feel very comfortable with my decision on hiring Worthy Builders as my contractor. I would highly recommend these guys for anyone considering a remodeling project in their home.