Best subcontractors near Elmhurst, IL

"We first contacted Terry and Jody in December of 2013. They had a backlog of work and were not able to start until July. I chose the cabinets in early June and there is a 6-week wait before they come in. Actual work started around mid-July and was not completed until mid-September. Part of the reason for this was that there was a 3 week wait from when the Cambria representatives measured the lower cabinets (they must be in place before measurements will be guaranteed by Cambria) until Cambria could install the countertop. Terry and Jody were very good about keeping me informed constantly, and were overall great to work with. Jody was there at 7 a.m. almost every morning that work was to be done. I left Jody and his workers there while I went to work and they locked up. They did great quality work and the kitchen looks beautiful! The quote I was given for the work was $35,300 but that included a certain allowance for cabinets and for backsplash (done in a plain horizontal stacked subway tile), granite countertops, sink and faucet. I ended up choosing upgrades to the quoted cabinets and quartz instead of granite, with a marble backsplash instead of tile. I asked for a chevron design behind my stove and that ended up costing extra because it takes extra time for the subcontractor to do it, so be aware of that wrinkle if you want a special design. So they ended up charging around $25,000 because I had directly paid for the big ticket items - cabinets, backsplash, countertop, sink, faucet - which all cost more than the allowance. Also, the City of Naperville takes the opportunity to enforce new requirements whenever anyone does work needing a permit, so I had to pay for special child-safe electrical outlets, an outlet at the end of the counter peninsula, and inter-connected, wired smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors throughout the house, and some work on the electric breaker panel, which cost more than $1000 additional. The worst part was how long this project took - we had our refrigerator hooked up in the eating area, but we had no stove or sink except for the laundry room sink for 6-8 weeks and I was not prepared for this - the contract said a total of 2-3 weeks completion time but that is just not realistic, even for a medium-size kitchen. I only had a couple of cosmetic things I asked for changes to, and Jody took care of them. I am completely happy with the kitchen! They did a beautiful job.
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"Jack (Jacek) and his team were great to work with. We had torn out everything in our old basement to fix leaks. Jack helped with everything from planning out the layout to completing every detail. Framing, drywall, electrical, plumbing, flooring, painting, cabinet installation, window installation and more, his crew worked hard to do it all and their work is excellent. We really had no issues, when we had any questions Jack addressed them right away and the whole process went very smoothly. No extra costs from what he estimated except for a couple things we chose to add on. I would definitely work with JK again, we love our basement!!"

"I have been in construction for nearly 50 years, so I have developed a keen eye for quality craftsmanship. Our project was no small project, so there was a genuine concern that the right company be hired to do our project. After reading J T General Contracting's reviews, I reached out to Jim for an estimate. Again, as I stated earlier, I have been involved in construction for nearly 50 years, so when a contractor shows up for an estimate when he stated that he would, that is a good first step. In talking with Jim about our project, it didn't take long for me to realize that he knows what he is talking about and how our project should be approach. After interviewing two other contractors, it was a no brainer to go with J T General Contractors. Our project just completed today, and I can state that from the demolition of our existing deck, to the layout and installation of piers, Posts, Joists, Trex Composite Deck (with stairs and raised platform for the Spa) and composite Railings, I could not find one flaw in his workmanship. Jim takes a great deal of pride in the work that he is installing and demands that from his employees as well. Secondly, Jim has excellent communication skills, not only in responding to phone calls or text messages, but explaining what he will be doing each step of the way. I would have no problem referring J T General Contracting to family and friends and will be using Jim for our future projects."

"Jeremy has given me the kitchen of my dreams. I hired Grandview to remodel my kitchen and master bathroom and couldnâ t be happier with the outcome. Jeremy was very hands on and personable, and communicated effectively with me for every detail that was part of the project. He was extremely knowledgeable about everything surrounding the project and always knew how to fix any side steps that occurred. He made sure the mess of a construction project was kept to a minimum. I felt comfortable with him and his crew in my house while I was out as he would send pictures and updates of his progress. Jeremy is very detailed with his work, and he doesnâ t stop working until you are 100% satisfied with your design. He is all about perfection and his skill level is top notch. I couldnâ t be happier with my decision to hire Jeremy, and I give him my highest recommendation to anyone who wants their project to be flawless."

"RC Brothers Construction remodeled entirely our kitchen and powder room, as well as installed new flooring in 5 rooms and completed a wide variety of smaller projects. They were responsive, responsible, and highly skilled in their work. Throughout the lengthy project, which was completed on time, Claudiu, Ruben, and Steffy provided us with invaluable advice and direction in addition to their exceptional work. All of them were always affable and attentive to our concerns. RC Brothers Construction has my very strongest and most enthusiastic recommendation. They are highly skilled and versatile, great people, and value the satisfaction of their customers."

"This has been one of the best experiences I’ve ever had with a contractor. The owner David took his time explaining options to me and no high sales pressure. His team turned out 5 star work that was meticulously perfect and David stopped by almost every step of the way to make sure. I highly recommend DAL for all your projects……they will not disappoint!"

"Salvador and his team are great. His not only our contractor but also our advisor helping us visualize our new kicthen with renderings. We came up with 3 different designs and decided to move forward with the boldest option and removed the wall between our small kitchen and dining room. Sal's team helped us nail down the materials and cabinet selection. The contruction took a a bit longer than we thought and Sal's team has been up front with timeline and kept us up to date with progress and potential issues. After we removed the wall, we didn't install another beam and keep the ceiling flush. It really opens up the space and leaves us much more space for a large kitchen island. It's a dream kitchen for our family and we cook almost daily, so it's important space for our home. Sal's team executed the plan really well and paid attention to details. They kept the rest of the house generally clean and always cleaned up at the end of each day. The final product turns out excellent!"

"We tasked Summit with finishing/remodeling our basement which included a full kitchen, full bathroom and a wet-bar. All the selections we made as a team along side Matt exceeded our expectations, we couldnâ t be happier with the final result. Thank you to him and his team!"

"Christopher Baugh was wonderful to work with and worthy of our trust, both practically and creatively. He was ALWAYS responsive to our inquiries, ideas, concerns, etc. Equally important, the crews who spent so much time in our home during the kitchen renovation were pleasant, kind, and generally arrived on time. They took any questions that we might arise to Christopher, receiving answers in a timely manner. During a reno that is important, since they are present for hours every day. Our expected timeline for the renovation was well met and we were always comfortable - as much as possible during a kitchen remodel! - feeling heard and respected. No question was too dumb or redundant and we really appreciated that. As a result we have a beautiful custom kitchen, with cabinets handcrafted by Christopher and I think everyone associated should be proud of their hard work. We can't wait to show it off!"

"There were the usual hiccups with any building project. This being our first house remodel, we had no clue what to expect. Angelo and his company did not fail us, though, giving us a beautiful kitchen and sunroom."