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J&K Home Improvement & Restoration

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J&K Home Improvement & Restoration

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

Founded in 1996, J & K has held quality workmanship at its core from the very beginning. We started as a exterior restoration company with 5 employees. We were small, but we knew that if we worked hard and stayed true to our quality we would be successful in the long run. In 2005, responding to huge demand, we started working as a General Contractor. The dedication to quality, strong work ethic and great customer service continued to be our hallmark. Over the years we have grown and learned to never forget the ethics that have guided us. Today we find the marketplace more competitive than ever before. The rapidly rising cost of materials, fuel and labor make surviving in our industry more and more difficult. Unfortunately the result is a high failure rate of businesses in our market. J & K Home Improvement offers the highest quality materials available and backs our workmanship with a ten year limited warranty.

"Simply put, you will NOT find a better, more honest, more helpful, more easy-to-work-with, reasonably priced contractor than John Lee and his crew at J & K Home Improvement & Restoration! We had a "complicated" set of circumstances when our home was damaged by a storm, last winter. The insurance company sent out an estimator to assess the damage and, after the company recommended J & K Home Improvement & Restoration, I was introduced to John Lee. I eventually learned that John also does estimates for a variety of insurance companies (because his company is so well regarded), and he patiently listened as I described the nuances associated with our house. During our initial consultation, he was able to clearly describe all of the steps that would be necessary and answer all of our questions. Long story short, not only was John able to address EVERY single concern and request that we had regarding the eventual repairs to the house (including roof, siding, and a window upgrade that would have cost much more if we had done it at a later time), but he spent plenty of extra time making sure that everything we had talked about was addressed to our 100% satisfaction! He was also able to persuade the insurance company to cover more complete repairs than was originally specified by the first adjuster! In addition, when we had an electrical "hiccup" associated with all the pounding on the walls, John quickly sent an expert electrician to locate and correct the problem. He absolutely could have passed those charges on to us because the failure wasn't due to any mistake on the part of his crew but, instead, he picked up the unanticipated expense himself. It was truly a pleasure to work with John! He made a difficult situation as easy to manage as possible, and we would strongly recommend J & K Home Improvement & Restoration to anyone who wants to hire a quality contractor that stands behind their work and well-earned reputation!"

Stephen B on December 2022

Founded in 1996, J & K has held quality workmanship at its core from the very beginning. We started as a exterior restoration company with 5 employees. We were small, but we knew that if we worked hard and stayed true to our quality we would be successful in the long run. In 2005, responding to huge demand, we started working as a General Contractor. The dedication to quality, strong work ethic and great customer service continued to be our hallmark. Over the years we have grown and learned to never forget the ethics that have guided us. Today we find the marketplace more competitive than ever before. The rapidly rising cost of materials, fuel and labor make surviving in our industry more and more difficult. Unfortunately the result is a high failure rate of businesses in our market. J & K Home Improvement offers the highest quality materials available and backs our workmanship with a ten year limited warranty.

"Simply put, you will NOT find a better, more honest, more helpful, more easy-to-work-with, reasonably priced contractor than John Lee and his crew at J & K Home Improvement & Restoration! We had a "complicated" set of circumstances when our home was damaged by a storm, last winter. The insurance company sent out an estimator to assess the damage and, after the company recommended J & K Home Improvement & Restoration, I was introduced to John Lee. I eventually learned that John also does estimates for a variety of insurance companies (because his company is so well regarded), and he patiently listened as I described the nuances associated with our house. During our initial consultation, he was able to clearly describe all of the steps that would be necessary and answer all of our questions. Long story short, not only was John able to address EVERY single concern and request that we had regarding the eventual repairs to the house (including roof, siding, and a window upgrade that would have cost much more if we had done it at a later time), but he spent plenty of extra time making sure that everything we had talked about was addressed to our 100% satisfaction! He was also able to persuade the insurance company to cover more complete repairs than was originally specified by the first adjuster! In addition, when we had an electrical "hiccup" associated with all the pounding on the walls, John quickly sent an expert electrician to locate and correct the problem. He absolutely could have passed those charges on to us because the failure wasn't due to any mistake on the part of his crew but, instead, he picked up the unanticipated expense himself. It was truly a pleasure to work with John! He made a difficult situation as easy to manage as possible, and we would strongly recommend J & K Home Improvement & Restoration to anyone who wants to hire a quality contractor that stands behind their work and well-earned reputation!"

Stephen B on December 2022


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Klock Home Services

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Klock Home Services

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Free onsite estimate
Emergency services offered

Hi, I’m Kevin with Klock Home Services, proudly serving the Fox Valley area. I provide reliable, detail-oriented handyman and home repair services at fair prices. From furniture and drywall repair to minor carpentry, fixture installs, and general maintenance, I treat every project like it’s in my own home. Whether it’s a small fix or a larger task, you can count on quality work done right the first time.

Hi, I’m Kevin with Klock Home Services, proudly serving the Fox Valley area. I provide reliable, detail-oriented handyman and home repair services at fair prices. From furniture and drywall repair to minor carpentry, fixture installs, and general maintenance, I treat every project like it’s in my own home. Whether it’s a small fix or a larger task, you can count on quality work done right the first time.


D.W. Drywall

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D.W. Drywall

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

D.W. Drywall has been operating since 2006. We specialize in mostly residential work with some commercial experience. We are also fully insured. Billing is on a per job basis. Meaning that depending on the size of the job billing structure may vary. We are dedicated to making the process as stress free as possible. We use top of the line products and tools. No short cuts are ever taken.

"It was a great job done as I explained previously."

Roberta H on February 2021

D.W. Drywall has been operating since 2006. We specialize in mostly residential work with some commercial experience. We are also fully insured. Billing is on a per job basis. Meaning that depending on the size of the job billing structure may vary. We are dedicated to making the process as stress free as possible. We use top of the line products and tools. No short cuts are ever taken.

"It was a great job done as I explained previously."

Roberta H on February 2021


Redwood Builders

4.95(
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Redwood Builders

4.95(
22
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

Redwood builders is a small company, based in the western suburbs and servicing all of the west Chicago suburbs... we specialize in kitchen and bathroom remodeling, custom tile work, basement finishing, and all other forms of remodeling. give us a email or call today for a free estimate!!

Redwood builders is a small company, based in the western suburbs and servicing all of the west Chicago suburbs... we specialize in kitchen and bathroom remodeling, custom tile work, basement finishing, and all other forms of remodeling. give us a email or call today for a free estimate!!


Unique Deck Builders Inc.

4.98(
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Unique Deck Builders Inc.

4.98(
49
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Design showroom, 34 years of experience. Builders, General Contractors that Design and Create the Outdoor or Indoor space of your dreams. We design and Build with our staff Great Roof Top Decks and back yard multi level decks. We also handle additions and remodeling as General Contractors. We employ a staff of Carpenters so we can maintain control of our projects. We can discuss any remodeling project or refer qualified Sub Contractors that we use in our Network. We our a Pella Certified Contractor with a full Service Showroom. Deck displays of Ipe, Pau- lope Decks, Screen Rooms, Gazebos, Trex, TimberTech, Azek Decking. Pella Windows and Doors. Electricians, Plumbers, Roofers, Architect and Designers available.

"We had a 750 sq foot elevated deck built by Joel and the building team led by Matt. Joel was fantastic to work with from his first visit, design proposal and quote. The building team led by Matt did extremely high quality work and were great to design with as the project progressed. They were very neat and hard working. We were delighted with the overall experience, result and value for money. We would definitely work with them again and highly recommend them."

Anna K on October 2019

Design showroom, 34 years of experience. Builders, General Contractors that Design and Create the Outdoor or Indoor space of your dreams. We design and Build with our staff Great Roof Top Decks and back yard multi level decks. We also handle additions and remodeling as General Contractors. We employ a staff of Carpenters so we can maintain control of our projects. We can discuss any remodeling project or refer qualified Sub Contractors that we use in our Network. We our a Pella Certified Contractor with a full Service Showroom. Deck displays of Ipe, Pau- lope Decks, Screen Rooms, Gazebos, Trex, TimberTech, Azek Decking. Pella Windows and Doors. Electricians, Plumbers, Roofers, Architect and Designers available.

"We had a 750 sq foot elevated deck built by Joel and the building team led by Matt. Joel was fantastic to work with from his first visit, design proposal and quote. The building team led by Matt did extremely high quality work and were great to design with as the project progressed. They were very neat and hard working. We were delighted with the overall experience, result and value for money. We would definitely work with them again and highly recommend them."

Anna K on October 2019


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D T Construction

4.70(
115
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D T Construction

4.70(
115
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Locally owned & operated. We are a local siding & roofing company that will never sell you something we do not know how to do. As the owner I personally visit every job on a daily basis to inspect the work as it is performed and also will work side by side with my employees several days a week to help complete the job on time. We take pride in our work, the products we offer, and sticking to schedules. We are licensed in illinois to install roofs. We are also a certified contractor through iko shingles. We use all needed accesories to insure that we can offer a lifetime shingle gurantee. Award winning. We can also make dealing with storm damage as easy as picking out colors for your home.

"Martin wrote up our quotes on the spot and explained each line item. Really appreciated that he doesn’t just quote the jobs, he works them with his crew as well. He designed the job to best serve our needs, which included eliminating our old vents and installing a more efficient ridge vent system. He kept me informed as to timeline and, once on the job, the guys were efficient, took care to protect our property, and did a phenomenal job on the roofs. There was one small issue on a drip guard, and they came back and re-did it to make sure that we were 100% happy with the job - and we are. The roofs look fabulous and I would recommend DT to anyone (and already have)!"

Virginia T on June 2019

Locally owned & operated. We are a local siding & roofing company that will never sell you something we do not know how to do. As the owner I personally visit every job on a daily basis to inspect the work as it is performed and also will work side by side with my employees several days a week to help complete the job on time. We take pride in our work, the products we offer, and sticking to schedules. We are licensed in illinois to install roofs. We are also a certified contractor through iko shingles. We use all needed accesories to insure that we can offer a lifetime shingle gurantee. Award winning. We can also make dealing with storm damage as easy as picking out colors for your home.

"Martin wrote up our quotes on the spot and explained each line item. Really appreciated that he doesn’t just quote the jobs, he works them with his crew as well. He designed the job to best serve our needs, which included eliminating our old vents and installing a more efficient ridge vent system. He kept me informed as to timeline and, once on the job, the guys were efficient, took care to protect our property, and did a phenomenal job on the roofs. There was one small issue on a drip guard, and they came back and re-did it to make sure that we were 100% happy with the job - and we are. The roofs look fabulous and I would recommend DT to anyone (and already have)!"

Virginia T on June 2019


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Davidson Services Inc.

4.95(
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Davidson Services Inc.

4.95(
21
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Done with Davidson,Done with pride. Davidson Services Inc is dedicated to providing the best service available at a reasonable price. We offer free estimates and are fully insured. We accept credit cards, we offer a senior citizen discount and ensure you will be satisfied with any project we start. Call us today and find out why everyone else is.

Done with Davidson,Done with pride. Davidson Services Inc is dedicated to providing the best service available at a reasonable price. We offer free estimates and are fully insured. We accept credit cards, we offer a senior citizen discount and ensure you will be satisfied with any project we start. Call us today and find out why everyone else is.


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Dream Line Remodeling LLC

4.93(
14
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Dream Line Remodeling LLC

4.93(
14
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Dream Line Remodeling, LLC is a family based business with 5 employees who take pride in our 5 star customer rating. We specialize in you the client and your remodeling experience from the moment we meet, we have many talents within our team to make your project beautiful, affordable, executed with professionalism and attention to detail. Regardless of the amount of the project we are doing with you, it will be top notch and make your friends and family go WOW! So whether its a $50,000.00 kitchen or simple repairs around your home, your job is being cared for by our professionals here at Dream Line Remodeling, LLC. Please call us for a free in home consultation.

Dream Line Remodeling, LLC is a family based business with 5 employees who take pride in our 5 star customer rating. We specialize in you the client and your remodeling experience from the moment we meet, we have many talents within our team to make your project beautiful, affordable, executed with professionalism and attention to detail. Regardless of the amount of the project we are doing with you, it will be top notch and make your friends and family go WOW! So whether its a $50,000.00 kitchen or simple repairs around your home, your job is being cared for by our professionals here at Dream Line Remodeling, LLC. Please call us for a free in home consultation.


"All Star Installations Inc was professional in every way. We had our roof replaced and our chimney cap repaired. They did both jobs with skill and precision. They were thorough, hardworking, and an immense pleasure to work with. They did a tremendous job from start to finish and the clean up was impeccable. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The new roof and chimney cap on our home looks amazing! I highly recommend All Star Installations Inc. Ryan and Chris are top notch!!"

Crystal R on August 2020

All Star Installations is a building maintenance company based in McHenry, IL. We are the best choice for all of your interior and exterior repair & remodeling needs.

"All Star Installations Inc was professional in every way. We had our roof replaced and our chimney cap repaired. They did both jobs with skill and precision. They were thorough, hardworking, and an immense pleasure to work with. They did a tremendous job from start to finish and the clean up was impeccable. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The new roof and chimney cap on our home looks amazing! I highly recommend All Star Installations Inc. Ryan and Chris are top notch!!"

Crystal R on August 2020


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CertaPro Painters® of Fox Valley North

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CertaPro Painters® of Fox Valley North

4.57(
72
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Customers say: Super punctual
23 years of experience

With every painting project, we're committed to providing the highest quality work and professional service in Kane, DeKalb, and DuPage counties. Servicing residential and commercial painting, we're dedicated to the process of Certainty - of a job well done. Whatever your needs, big or small, CertaPro will provide a professional quality paint job and an experience you'll be thrilled with. That's our promise, that's Certainty. On average, our men have 10-20 years experience. Additional emails - [email protected],

"I can’t express how pleased we are with the results of our experience with Certa Pro Fox Valley. We hired them to paint our kitchen cabinets. The team was always on time, extremely professional, experienced, and very good at their craft. Their head painter Jim takes great care in ensuring everything is done right. Quality, quality work. Working with Susan on color was also an excellent experience. She is very knowledgeable and experienced. The end product is beyond our satisfaction and we would highly recommend them for any project. Thank you to the entire team!"

Amy S on October 2025

With every painting project, we're committed to providing the highest quality work and professional service in Kane, DeKalb, and DuPage counties. Servicing residential and commercial painting, we're dedicated to the process of Certainty - of a job well done. Whatever your needs, big or small, CertaPro will provide a professional quality paint job and an experience you'll be thrilled with. That's our promise, that's Certainty. On average, our men have 10-20 years experience. Additional emails - [email protected],

"I can’t express how pleased we are with the results of our experience with Certa Pro Fox Valley. We hired them to paint our kitchen cabinets. The team was always on time, extremely professional, experienced, and very good at their craft. Their head painter Jim takes great care in ensuring everything is done right. Quality, quality work. Working with Susan on color was also an excellent experience. She is very knowledgeable and experienced. The end product is beyond our satisfaction and we would highly recommend them for any project. Thank you to the entire team!"

Amy S on October 2025

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Signs of structural damage include foundation cracks, roof leaks, bouncy floors, crumbling concrete, and cracked or leaning chimneys. Structural damage can make itself apparent in various ways, and sometimes, there may not be obvious signs. Inspect your foundation and roof annually to stay ahead of potentially serious structural problems. 

Yes, unresolved damage can decrease property integrity and market value.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

Any bowing in a basement wall signals an issue that needs to be addressed. However, bowing of 2 to 4 inches is more straightforward to fix than bowing of more than 4 inches. That’s why it’s essential to call a pro as soon as you notice the bowing wall. The sooner you address the problem, the easier (and less expensive) it will be to repair.

Ensures proper sealing and alignment, preventing drafts and improving energy efficiency.

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