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J&K Home Improvement & Restoration
J&K Home Improvement & Restoration
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
Flawless Restoration By IIA Developers LLC
Flawless Restoration By IIA Developers LLC
We are General Contractors that do commercial, large residential, and industrial. New construction or existing.
"Their work was exceptional. They explained the process and what they were going to do very professional."
Joshua A on December 2025
We are General Contractors that do commercial, large residential, and industrial. New construction or existing.
"Their work was exceptional. They explained the process and what they were going to do very professional."
Joshua A on December 2025

Nu-Way Systems Carpet Dyeing & Cleaning
Nu-Way Systems Carpet Dyeing & Cleaning
"Keeping Your Home Healthy & Beautiful is Our Passion" Since 1981 homeowners & businesses throughout Northern Illinois have called on Nu-Way Systems Carpet Dyeing & Cleaning to provide the best in carpet cleaning & restoration, & upholstery cleaning services. Additional Services: Oriental & Area Rug Cleaning, Tile & Grout, R.V., Airplane, & Boat Interior, Fire Retardant Treatments, Side Match Color Blending
"I highly recommend Nu-Way Systems Carpet Dying and Cleaning. I have used them twice and both times I was extremely impressed with their thoroughness. They tested the fabric of my furniture before cleaning to prevent damage and did a fabulous job spot treating and cleaning the carpets. They are the best I have used!"
Denise P on June 2020
"Keeping Your Home Healthy & Beautiful is Our Passion" Since 1981 homeowners & businesses throughout Northern Illinois have called on Nu-Way Systems Carpet Dyeing & Cleaning to provide the best in carpet cleaning & restoration, & upholstery cleaning services. Additional Services: Oriental & Area Rug Cleaning, Tile & Grout, R.V., Airplane, & Boat Interior, Fire Retardant Treatments, Side Match Color Blending
"I highly recommend Nu-Way Systems Carpet Dying and Cleaning. I have used them twice and both times I was extremely impressed with their thoroughness. They tested the fabric of my furniture before cleaning to prevent damage and did a fabulous job spot treating and cleaning the carpets. They are the best I have used!"
Denise P on June 2020

Alliance Restoration, Inc.
Alliance Restoration, Inc.
Alliance Restoration is a mold remediation/ waterproofing contractor based in Huntley, IL, that serves the northern Chicagoland region. We have earned a strong reputation for doing what's right for our customers. We feature fast response times and free estimates upon receiving your call. Our trained and certified staff is ready to aid you with a variety of concerns: -Mold remediation -Water damage -Waterproofing -Crawl spaces -Insulation. Residential and commercial clients know they can rely on us to ensure a safe environment, resulting in peace of mind. We avoid the use of harmful chemicals. Over 2,500 Successful Projects Working with homeowners, realtors, builders and inspectors, we have the experience of solving over 2,500 mold problems. Utilizing state of the art methods and EPA registered products, we have the resources and knowledge to tackle any situation. Simple, Straight Forward Solutions Expect a quick evaluation your situation followed by an easy to understand proposal that is based on reputable industry standards. We provide clear information that simply describes our remedy, no fluff, frill or hoopla - Just the stuff you need. Service! Service! Service! We are here to work with you, not just for you. From the beginning, we work to educate potential customers so that you can make decisions based your very best interest. Our goal is that you will be so pleased to have worked with Alliance Restoration, that you will recommend us to anyone you know. We pride ourselves with maintaining an excellent work ethic, and providing our customers with the highest quality service available in the Chicago land area. Call Alliance Restoration today!
"Very well, everything went smoothly."
SAUL K on July 2020
Alliance Restoration is a mold remediation/ waterproofing contractor based in Huntley, IL, that serves the northern Chicagoland region. We have earned a strong reputation for doing what's right for our customers. We feature fast response times and free estimates upon receiving your call. Our trained and certified staff is ready to aid you with a variety of concerns: -Mold remediation -Water damage -Waterproofing -Crawl spaces -Insulation. Residential and commercial clients know they can rely on us to ensure a safe environment, resulting in peace of mind. We avoid the use of harmful chemicals. Over 2,500 Successful Projects Working with homeowners, realtors, builders and inspectors, we have the experience of solving over 2,500 mold problems. Utilizing state of the art methods and EPA registered products, we have the resources and knowledge to tackle any situation. Simple, Straight Forward Solutions Expect a quick evaluation your situation followed by an easy to understand proposal that is based on reputable industry standards. We provide clear information that simply describes our remedy, no fluff, frill or hoopla - Just the stuff you need. Service! Service! Service! We are here to work with you, not just for you. From the beginning, we work to educate potential customers so that you can make decisions based your very best interest. Our goal is that you will be so pleased to have worked with Alliance Restoration, that you will recommend us to anyone you know. We pride ourselves with maintaining an excellent work ethic, and providing our customers with the highest quality service available in the Chicago land area. Call Alliance Restoration today!
"Very well, everything went smoothly."
SAUL K on July 2020

Preferred Roofing & Exteriors
Preferred Roofing & Exteriors
Family owned & operated. Make America Great and your Home Great Again. We offer discounts to Angie's List members, we also offer an additional discount to Military and Law Enforcement families. Call us today for a free estimate.
"They're a bit busy. You will be happy, if you're patient."
Jay T on October 2019
Family owned & operated. Make America Great and your Home Great Again. We offer discounts to Angie's List members, we also offer an additional discount to Military and Law Enforcement families. Call us today for a free estimate.
"They're a bit busy. You will be happy, if you're patient."
Jay T on October 2019

Dry Otter Basement Waterproofing LLC
Dry Otter Basement Waterproofing LLC
Angie's List 2012, 2013 and 2014 Super Service Award winner. Servicing Illinois and Wisconsin. Co owners, Nick and Jonathan came together to start a company to serve both Wisconsin and Illinois, where they could utilize their 20 plus years experience assisting consumers with home improvement and development as well as water and air treatment. Their idea was to start a basement waterproofing company-Dry Otter Basement Waterproofing. Their goals are to provide a healthier home for their customers and develop long lasting business relationships but more importantly, friendships. Service area covered: Southern WI and Northern IL. Award wining.Additional email - [email protected].
"Nick and the Dry Otter crew do fantastic work. Everything from beginning to end was top notch. The estimate was true, the work was done well and on time, and the result of the project is perfect. I live on the East Side of Madison and have had water seeping into my basement for years now. Dry Otter trenched all the way around my basement and installed a sump pump. I've been thinking of doing this project for years and met with all of the local companies that do this, and I'm very glad that I picked Dry Otter for the project. I was definitely nervous about possibly having to rip out the existing basement stairs as part of the job, but these guys were able to preserve the existing stairs which saved me from a huge additional cost. I'd recommend anyone to strongly consider this company for a sump pump installation. They answered all of my questions after the job and even sent someone after the project was done to tighten a nut on the water meter that was slowly leaking. Now I'm turning half of my basement into a chill out zone for the kids and keeping the other half as a utility basement. Our house just became way better. Probably the best thing I can say about this crew is that they are honest business people that stand by their work. Expect a job done well, on time, and at a reasonable price."
Josh P on February 2019
Angie's List 2012, 2013 and 2014 Super Service Award winner. Servicing Illinois and Wisconsin. Co owners, Nick and Jonathan came together to start a company to serve both Wisconsin and Illinois, where they could utilize their 20 plus years experience assisting consumers with home improvement and development as well as water and air treatment. Their idea was to start a basement waterproofing company-Dry Otter Basement Waterproofing. Their goals are to provide a healthier home for their customers and develop long lasting business relationships but more importantly, friendships. Service area covered: Southern WI and Northern IL. Award wining.Additional email - [email protected].
"Nick and the Dry Otter crew do fantastic work. Everything from beginning to end was top notch. The estimate was true, the work was done well and on time, and the result of the project is perfect. I live on the East Side of Madison and have had water seeping into my basement for years now. Dry Otter trenched all the way around my basement and installed a sump pump. I've been thinking of doing this project for years and met with all of the local companies that do this, and I'm very glad that I picked Dry Otter for the project. I was definitely nervous about possibly having to rip out the existing basement stairs as part of the job, but these guys were able to preserve the existing stairs which saved me from a huge additional cost. I'd recommend anyone to strongly consider this company for a sump pump installation. They answered all of my questions after the job and even sent someone after the project was done to tighten a nut on the water meter that was slowly leaking. Now I'm turning half of my basement into a chill out zone for the kids and keeping the other half as a utility basement. Our house just became way better. Probably the best thing I can say about this crew is that they are honest business people that stand by their work. Expect a job done well, on time, and at a reasonable price."
Josh P on February 2019

Advantage Kwik-Dry
Advantage Kwik-Dry
Our company was founded in 1992 by Mickey Bennett. Mickey founded Advantage Kwik-Dry, Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning with a promise to deliver the most outstanding experience possible with a service company. So far we have done just that.
"Absolutely great. Professional, polite and punctual. Pleasant to deal with. A+"
Ann C on September 2020
Our company was founded in 1992 by Mickey Bennett. Mickey founded Advantage Kwik-Dry, Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning with a promise to deliver the most outstanding experience possible with a service company. So far we have done just that.
"Absolutely great. Professional, polite and punctual. Pleasant to deal with. A+"
Ann C on September 2020

Davidson Services Inc.
Davidson Services Inc.
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.
Artistic Plastering
Artistic Plastering
Locally owned and operated. Specializing in plaster. Water damage, and storm damage. Check out the work James completed at Fayette State Park here: http://www.michigan.gov/som/0,4669,7-192-45414_45416-339251--,00.html Additional Service Area: Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, Saint Joseph, Van Buren, Kent, Muskegon, Ottawa, Bay, Genesee, Lapeer, Linvingston, Midland, Saginaw & Tuscola Counties.
Locally owned and operated. Specializing in plaster. Water damage, and storm damage. Check out the work James completed at Fayette State Park here: http://www.michigan.gov/som/0,4669,7-192-45414_45416-339251--,00.html Additional Service Area: Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, Saint Joseph, Van Buren, Kent, Muskegon, Ottawa, Bay, Genesee, Lapeer, Linvingston, Midland, Saginaw & Tuscola Counties.

Tri State Basement Repair
Tri State Basement Repair
At Tri State Basement Repair and Waterproofing, our goal is to offer superior products and service at affordable prices. Our Company is a family of it’s own , here to help you and your loved ones solve all of your basement problems and ease your worries. Locally owned and operated, Tri-State Basement Repair and Waterproofing was created with the soul intent to give downstairs living space back to homeowners. To make the basement a safe storage area. To give homeowners the luxury of a full night’s sleep, with the peace of mind that your foundation is strong, and that the morning light will not bring quality time with your wet vac and hours of drying your basement floor. This is the difference between your basement and a Tri State Basement Repair basement! Tri-State Basement Repair and Waterproofing is the best choice for all your basement, crawlspace, and foundation repair needs. Whether you need to replace a basement foundation, support the wall, or waterproof a crawlspace, you only need one number: Tri-State Basement Repair. Our superior abilities to “do it all” means you only have one company to call, one installation date, and one job to be completely satisfied with. Tri-State is your “one stop shop” for all basement improvement needs.
"First there were a couple of delays due to COVID, the weather, and a truck broke down. The window guys were over 2 hours late. While excavating near the house, the workers “accidentally” broke our water main. This of course was our fault and cost us an additional $3000! Read your contract. There is a small clause about accidents not being their fault. Subsequently, we had no water for two days and a large plumbing bill from a plumber they sent. This may not be over."
Valerie C on October 2020
At Tri State Basement Repair and Waterproofing, our goal is to offer superior products and service at affordable prices. Our Company is a family of it’s own , here to help you and your loved ones solve all of your basement problems and ease your worries. Locally owned and operated, Tri-State Basement Repair and Waterproofing was created with the soul intent to give downstairs living space back to homeowners. To make the basement a safe storage area. To give homeowners the luxury of a full night’s sleep, with the peace of mind that your foundation is strong, and that the morning light will not bring quality time with your wet vac and hours of drying your basement floor. This is the difference between your basement and a Tri State Basement Repair basement! Tri-State Basement Repair and Waterproofing is the best choice for all your basement, crawlspace, and foundation repair needs. Whether you need to replace a basement foundation, support the wall, or waterproof a crawlspace, you only need one number: Tri-State Basement Repair. Our superior abilities to “do it all” means you only have one company to call, one installation date, and one job to be completely satisfied with. Tri-State is your “one stop shop” for all basement improvement needs.
"First there were a couple of delays due to COVID, the weather, and a truck broke down. The window guys were over 2 hours late. While excavating near the house, the workers “accidentally” broke our water main. This of course was our fault and cost us an additional $3000! Read your contract. There is a small clause about accidents not being their fault. Subsequently, we had no water for two days and a large plumbing bill from a plumber they sent. This may not be over."
Valerie C on October 2020
FAQs for water and smoke damage repair projects in Cortland, IL
The three methods or phases of water damage remediation are mitigation, remediation, and restoration. Mitigation is an emergency response that can include shutting off your water main or patching a hole in your roof from a fallen tree limb. Remediation includes drying the affected area, removing damaged materials, and dealing with any resulting mold growth. Restoration includes the build-back required to return your property to its previous condition. All three methods should be a part of any water damage remediation plan.
When hiring a water damage restoration company, you should confirm that the remediation plan includes fixing the underlying problem, dealing with resulting mold growth or rotted materials, and any making any build-back necessary to restore your property to its previous condition. Each phase of the remediation plan should include specific testing and inspection details to ensure the work is done properly and in a way that doesn’t prevent the restoration cost from being denied by your insurance provider.
If you find evidence of water damage in your home, your best option is to call a local water damage restoration company immediately. You could call a plumber first if you know that the issue is stemming from a plumbing pipe, but in many cases, a company that specifically handles water damage will be able to find the source of the damage and recommend a specific repair. Water damage restoration pros will also be able to develop a plan to remove any damaged material and restore your home to its previous condition.
When you find water damage, your first order of business is to keep everyone on the property safe, so if you have standing water, evacuate if it’s safe. If possible, find the source of the water and stop it, which could mean shutting your water main to prevent pipe leaks. Next, you should notify your insurance company and immediately call a water damage restoration professional. They will work with you and your insurance company to create a solution to fix the issue and file an insurance claim for the cost of the damage.
The average water damage restoration cost is around $3,500, but it’s not uncommon to see prices fall between $450 and $15,000. Your project cost will depend on the extent of the damage, the source of the water, whether or not mold has grown in the affected area from the moisture, and the emergency level of your water problem. Keep in mind that your insurance company may cover some or all of your restoration expenses if your homeowner’s insurance policy covers the specific issue.
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