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Last update on June 18, 2025
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We have 20+ of experience here at Kitchen And Bath Cabinets Center!!! Let Us Help You Build The Kitchen And Bath Of Your Dreams!!! Out Cabinets Have A High Quality, Durability And The Best Value For A Great Price! We Help Customers With Every Step Of The Process - From Planning To Installation And Beyond! Save 20% - 50% Off Retail Price Cabinets (Compared With Big Box Stores). Come By Today And See for Yourself!!!
"The team showed up when they were supposed to and they did quality work."
Andrew G on September 2023
We have 20+ of experience here at Kitchen And Bath Cabinets Center!!! Let Us Help You Build The Kitchen And Bath Of Your Dreams!!! Out Cabinets Have A High Quality, Durability And The Best Value For A Great Price! We Help Customers With Every Step Of The Process - From Planning To Installation And Beyond! Save 20% - 50% Off Retail Price Cabinets (Compared With Big Box Stores). Come By Today And See for Yourself!!!
"The team showed up when they were supposed to and they did quality work."
Andrew G on September 2023
Lookswell Painting has been serving clients as a family owned business since 1963. We are a full service painting contractor specializing in residential painting and decorating, commercial and industrial painting, and cabinet refinishing and restoration. Request a quote, or email us at [email protected] for immediate service. We are a licensed contractor with over 50 years of experience. We understand that quality goes a long way in making your surroundings look fresh and up to date. We use the finest materials when we work on any project resulting in high quality and lasting results.
"The Lookswell team, especially Jim, Omar & Cindy, were exceptionally professional & dedicated to the task. The final work looks great, appreciated the level of experience that allowed them to deal with our old house."
Charles F on January 2021
Lookswell Painting has been serving clients as a family owned business since 1963. We are a full service painting contractor specializing in residential painting and decorating, commercial and industrial painting, and cabinet refinishing and restoration. Request a quote, or email us at [email protected] for immediate service. We are a licensed contractor with over 50 years of experience. We understand that quality goes a long way in making your surroundings look fresh and up to date. We use the finest materials when we work on any project resulting in high quality and lasting results.
"The Lookswell team, especially Jim, Omar & Cindy, were exceptionally professional & dedicated to the task. The final work looks great, appreciated the level of experience that allowed them to deal with our old house."
Charles F on January 2021
From demo to finish I work with the same energy to make the customer happy the same time I expect respect and communication
"Joshep and his team are great! Super high quality and excellent at communicating status and updates which is so hard to find these days. I would hire and use again and highly recommend!"
Rose G on May 2025
From demo to finish I work with the same energy to make the customer happy the same time I expect respect and communication
"Joshep and his team are great! Super high quality and excellent at communicating status and updates which is so hard to find these days. I would hire and use again and highly recommend!"
Rose G on May 2025
Formerly know as G & G Furniture and Cabinet Restoration - Same Ownership since 1976 - We specialize in Refacing/Painting & Restoration of cabinets. All of our cabinets include custom doors, stain colors, paint colors, and finishing options. We also specialize in full Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Counter Tops, Interior Doors, and all trim including crown molding.Tell us what you want to spend, and we will work out a plan to meet your budget.
"We researched several kitchen restoration companies and finally selected 3 of them to give us estimates for painting our outdated oak cabinets in the kitchen and master bathroom. The price ranged widely among the 3 companies. One estimate was extremely high. GG Kitchen Restorations was the cheapest estimate however, once we had each company come out and had them explain what they were going to do it was very evident that GG Restorations was going to be a one-stop shop for us to get everything done as we needed and with high quality workmanship. We did have a couple of extra small issues in the cabinets that needed to be fixed prior to the painting prep could start and the other 2 companies would either charge us a huge amount to do a drastic re-design which really wasn’t needed or said they wouldn’t do that type of work and left it up to us. GG Restorations was more than willing to help us get past these small barriers and get our dream kitchen to our specifications at a reasonable cost. Frank and his team were great. Frank is very pleasant and fun to work with and he takes the time to really get to know what you want. Chris and Tim, that did the work in the house, did excellent work, and they never left a mess. Our kitchen and bathroom look great and what a transformation from old to a modern look. We highly recommend GG restorations to anyone."
Joel U on May 2024
Formerly know as G & G Furniture and Cabinet Restoration - Same Ownership since 1976 - We specialize in Refacing/Painting & Restoration of cabinets. All of our cabinets include custom doors, stain colors, paint colors, and finishing options. We also specialize in full Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Counter Tops, Interior Doors, and all trim including crown molding.Tell us what you want to spend, and we will work out a plan to meet your budget.
"We researched several kitchen restoration companies and finally selected 3 of them to give us estimates for painting our outdated oak cabinets in the kitchen and master bathroom. The price ranged widely among the 3 companies. One estimate was extremely high. GG Kitchen Restorations was the cheapest estimate however, once we had each company come out and had them explain what they were going to do it was very evident that GG Restorations was going to be a one-stop shop for us to get everything done as we needed and with high quality workmanship. We did have a couple of extra small issues in the cabinets that needed to be fixed prior to the painting prep could start and the other 2 companies would either charge us a huge amount to do a drastic re-design which really wasn’t needed or said they wouldn’t do that type of work and left it up to us. GG Restorations was more than willing to help us get past these small barriers and get our dream kitchen to our specifications at a reasonable cost. Frank and his team were great. Frank is very pleasant and fun to work with and he takes the time to really get to know what you want. Chris and Tim, that did the work in the house, did excellent work, and they never left a mess. Our kitchen and bathroom look great and what a transformation from old to a modern look. We highly recommend GG restorations to anyone."
Joel U on May 2024
ONE CALL CAN SOLVE ALL YOUR HOUSE PROBLEMS Professional Handyman Services, Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Tiling, Flooring Insured Bonded Guaranteed LIVE PHONE HELP Mon-Fri 8-5 email chat after hours... Chicago Home Repair License #2209943
"Handyman Pros sent a highly qualified worker. He was friendly and easy to work with. The handyman did very precise work and we were quite pleased with the outcome."
Bill H on June 2025
ONE CALL CAN SOLVE ALL YOUR HOUSE PROBLEMS Professional Handyman Services, Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Tiling, Flooring Insured Bonded Guaranteed LIVE PHONE HELP Mon-Fri 8-5 email chat after hours... Chicago Home Repair License #2209943
"Handyman Pros sent a highly qualified worker. He was friendly and easy to work with. The handyman did very precise work and we were quite pleased with the outcome."
Bill H on June 2025
General handy person. I always maintain a strong integrity throughout any phase of any project. Communication, respect, and honesty are crucial for success. I find real joy in providing excellent service while exceeding the expectations of all of my clients because while they hire me for service, I am exercising my passion. Thank you for your business! I am looking forward to collaborating with you on your project! Please take a moment to browse over some of the items I have installed/constructed over the years! - Daniel Melendez
"Daniel did a great job"
Janet F on May 2025
General handy person. I always maintain a strong integrity throughout any phase of any project. Communication, respect, and honesty are crucial for success. I find real joy in providing excellent service while exceeding the expectations of all of my clients because while they hire me for service, I am exercising my passion. Thank you for your business! I am looking forward to collaborating with you on your project! Please take a moment to browse over some of the items I have installed/constructed over the years! - Daniel Melendez
"Daniel did a great job"
Janet F on May 2025
We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"They did a great job installing the balusters."
Stephen S on May 2025
We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"They did a great job installing the balusters."
Stephen S on May 2025
My Name is John Mix owner an operator of Creative Custom Cabinet & BookCase LLC. Licenced and Bonded. I build custom cabinet .install flooring, remodel kitchen , built deck, painting . I am a small business owner fulfilling my dream.
"We needed someone with cabinetry experience to revise some of the existing cabinetry to accommodate a new wall oven of a different size than the old one and several other modifications and repairs. John has the experience and was very easy and pleasant to work with. Scheduling was also easy, and his prices are very reasonable to me."
thomas b on June 2025
My Name is John Mix owner an operator of Creative Custom Cabinet & BookCase LLC. Licenced and Bonded. I build custom cabinet .install flooring, remodel kitchen , built deck, painting . I am a small business owner fulfilling my dream.
"We needed someone with cabinetry experience to revise some of the existing cabinetry to accommodate a new wall oven of a different size than the old one and several other modifications and repairs. John has the experience and was very easy and pleasant to work with. Scheduling was also easy, and his prices are very reasonable to me."
thomas b on June 2025
GAIN Construction LLC is a carpenter and laborer based company. Residential and commercial.
"Adrian is awesome! He transformed our stairs to our lower level, he made sure the treads were exactly the way we wanted them and the specs were perfect. He was timely, cleanly and extremely patient with our changes."
Victoria H on June 2025
GAIN Construction LLC is a carpenter and laborer based company. Residential and commercial.
"Adrian is awesome! He transformed our stairs to our lower level, he made sure the treads were exactly the way we wanted them and the specs were perfect. He was timely, cleanly and extremely patient with our changes."
Victoria H on June 2025
" Mike’s attention to detail and commitment to quality are unsurpassed. But beyond his obvious skill and dedication to his craft as a house painting contractor, it was personally just a pleasure to work with him. " Veronica - Bartlett, Il - ANGIE'S LIST 'SUPER SERVICE AWARD' winner - HOUZZ 'BEST IN SERVICE' winner. Since 1997 we've provided our clientele with outstanding service along with uncompromising attention to detail. In addition to our award winning kitchen cabinet refinishing, we offer custom woodwork installation; specializing in Bay window seats, mud room built-ins, wainscotting / tiered crown molding. Call today to schedule an estimate 708. 218. 6009 ~ Angie's List 'Super Service Award' winner. • Visa Mastercard Apple / GPay •
"Michael Garman is not only an artist, he is the nicest person ever. His work is of the highest caliber. He is a perfectionist with his work. This is the FOURTH time I have hired Michael and will do so again. You won't find anyone better. He is always on time, polite, friendly and goes out of his way to help. He is so neat there is nothing to clean up afterwards. All that's left is to enjoy the beautiful job he has done."
Mary Ann S on November 2024
" Mike’s attention to detail and commitment to quality are unsurpassed. But beyond his obvious skill and dedication to his craft as a house painting contractor, it was personally just a pleasure to work with him. " Veronica - Bartlett, Il - ANGIE'S LIST 'SUPER SERVICE AWARD' winner - HOUZZ 'BEST IN SERVICE' winner. Since 1997 we've provided our clientele with outstanding service along with uncompromising attention to detail. In addition to our award winning kitchen cabinet refinishing, we offer custom woodwork installation; specializing in Bay window seats, mud room built-ins, wainscotting / tiered crown molding. Call today to schedule an estimate 708. 218. 6009 ~ Angie's List 'Super Service Award' winner. • Visa Mastercard Apple / GPay •
"Michael Garman is not only an artist, he is the nicest person ever. His work is of the highest caliber. He is a perfectionist with his work. This is the FOURTH time I have hired Michael and will do so again. You won't find anyone better. He is always on time, polite, friendly and goes out of his way to help. He is so neat there is nothing to clean up afterwards. All that's left is to enjoy the beautiful job he has done."
Mary Ann S on November 2024
FAQs for carpentry projects in Evanston, IL
The average cost to hire a woodworker for a project in your home is around $65 per hour, but hourly rates can range from $35 to $250 or more, depending on the experience and skill of the woodworker. Your total woodworking project cost will depend on the complexity of the work, the type of wood, the number of projects, and any other materials your project requires. You could hire a professional woodworker to create everything from a custom cabinet to ornate, unique staircases.
Generally, general contractors charge between $50 and $150 hourly, though not every contractor charges by the hour. If charging based on the project, you can expect a markup of 10% to 20% of the construction cost. You can expect to pay between $300 and $500 daily if charged by the day.
While city and state laws vary on general contractor licensing requirements, hiring an unlicensed general contractor could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. Be sure to check our state licensing tool to review the local general contractor guidelines for your area.
As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:
The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check
Required to have applicable state and local licenses
Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review
Paying to advertise their services
Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi
Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.
Every woodworker has different skills and experience, so we recommend asking the following questions when hiring a woodworker for your project:
How long have you been in the woodworking industry?
What experience do you have with my type of project?
Do you have customer references I can speak with?
How long do you expect my project to take?
What is my recourse if I have an issue with your work?
Do you charge hourly or per project?
Will you work on-site or in your own workshop?
Does your fee include the necessary post-job clean-up?
While they perform similar tasks, a carpenter is responsible for the woodworking that goes into construction—like framing, installing sheathing, and hanging kitchen cabinets—while a woodworker tackles more intricate and custom projects—like building custom furniture and installing wainscoting. Based on these definitions, most woodworkers can tackle the jobs of a carpenter, but you should always ask about your specific project when choosing a woodworker to ensure they have the necessary skills to tackle the job.
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