Get matched with top house leveling pros in Des Plaines, IL

"Good experience very satisfied with results V"

"The transformation of our master bath is truly exceptional. Under John's leadership, the crew was always on time and was able to complete the job in a very reasonable timeframe, and within our budget. We were kept completely informed throughout the project, including the issues and problems that inevitably pop up. The quality of the work was exceptional. We are so pleased with the results and look forward to working with John and J Home again!"

"Joe and his team are very professional, polite, considerate, prompt and efficient."

"Jose and the team did a great job. Very professional and communicative. We're happy with the result and would recommend them."

"Very impressive team. They accomplished everything required Very quickly with minimal intrusion. Very polite and professional."

"Went very well. They came on time, did a great job. Will hire again if needed."

"Everything went exceptionally well and quickly. I felt comfortable with and confident in the workers and Mihai was on scene frequently. The quality of cabinet installation is top quality and it really looks beautiful. Mihai was able to make adjustments to minimize expense and destruction to the floor. I will definitely use NorPro again!"

"This was the second time we hired DAL Builders. They rebuilt our porch previously and we were very pleased with the quality of work and final product. We took our time hiring DAL for this job because we wanted to find out if we could do better on price. Their initial estimate was a good bit higher than we expected. We decided that for the quality of work DAL does, their reliability, and the fact that we could trust them with our old 1908 house, they were right for the job. The lower bids we got had big gaps when we itemized them in Excel. DAL's estimate was the most complete and specific, and we were able to bring it down a bit too. We didn't bother to seek higher/comparable bids because DAL had the other things we cared about – quality, responsible contractor, etc. Tim Larkin is great to work with. Communication is important in a project like this, and Tim keeps on top of it. But communication also had to come from us. The project went smoothly for the most part. When there were problems, we found we were able to work through them. It was also important to communicate directly with Ron and Wes, who are excellent carpenters, and were open to our questions and ideas. Tim alerted us to problems found in the house (plumbing, office wall/ceiling) once the work began and proposed solutions that made sense. We were glad to get those problems addressed and to have Tim manage it. I found myself thoroughly appreciating having someone manage the project from beginning to end. We were inclined to select finishes (cabinets, counters, backsplash) through vendors we found on our own. Tim was open to working with them, but in the case of the cabinets & counters, the vendor was not friendly to general contractors (sells wholesale to the public), which was an additional stress on us, though Tim handled it just fine. Everything turned out okay in the end, partly because Tim's contacts with vendors enabled us to quickly find a countertop alternative when the vendor I selected couldn't deliver on schedule after promising otherwise. The kitchen (160 square feet) took about 2 months to complete, but would have gone faster without the countertop glitch. The cabinets were also more complicated to install than expected (vendor I selected was not helpful with this). Tim kept the work moving, bringing in/coordinating the plumbers, dry wallers, electrician, and HVAC outfit. The work on the kitchen involved demoing plaster walls/ceiling and framing, tearing out the floor, insulating walls/ceiling, moving gas line, removing and replacing a heating radiator (water), all new electrical, lighting, and plumbing in the kitchen, installing outside vent for range, new frames for 4 doorways and one large windows, framing a window that had been behind panel walls, installing new floor and cabinets, new appliances except refrigerator, backsplash. We did the painting. Of the $75,000, about $22,000 was for finishes (cabinets, countertops, floor, backsplash, radiator, gas range, dishwasher, microwave), including costs for DAL to manage all orders and installation; $9,500 was for the small office (80 square feet) next to the kitchen where, in addition to new walls, ceiling, insulation, and trim work, additional framing needed to be done to shore up the wall/ceiling; and $2000 was additional plumbing work in the basement to replace old galvanized steel pipes with copper. The kitchen finishes were about $7,500 higher than estimated for various reasons. The kitchen construction costs were about $41,500. Tim was attentive to budget issues and gave us some slack on pricing for additional work where he could, which we appreciated. We also had our own out-of-pocket costs for items we purchased directly, which I didn't track. Having now been through a gut kitchen rehab, which is disruptive and nerve wracking, I also appreciate that Tim was supportive and positive throughout the experience. We needed the moral support. We are happy with our new kitchen and office and we know we made the right decision when we hired DAL Builders."

"We can not speak highly enough about our experience with Don Lorenc Construction. He and his crew are incredibly professional and clearly experts in their field. Everyone who works with Don is in-house, so he is able to complete work in the projected time period. They are immediately responsive to every question and request. From the initial planning to the final construction, they guided us and walked us through every step. The final product is beautiful and exactly what we had hoped for. Working with Don was a pleasure, and we highly recommend Don Lorenc Construcrion for your next project."

"I had the pleasure of working with John on a home remodeling project, and I cannot say enough positive things about his work. John did an incredible job transforming our home, and I would highly recommend him for any contracting or renovation needs. John was easy to talk to, always open to discussing ideas and changes, and he made sure to keep us informed throughout the entire project. His responsiveness to emails and phone calls was impressive. Whenever we had questions or concerns, John was quick to address them, which made the whole process much smoother. John was reliable and maintained a high level of professionalism throughout the project. He was proactive in finding solutions when unexpected issues arose and ensured that the project stayed on track. The initial estimate he provided was quite accurate and there were no surprises when it came to the final cost. Overall, working with John and his crew was a pleasant and stress-free experience. He delivered high-quality work and maintained professionalism throughout the project. I would not hesitate to hire him again for any future renovation or contracting needs."