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Gorman Carpentry and Home Renovation

Carpentry Framing - Repair, Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings Repair, Deck or Porch - Repair,

About us

With 25 years experience in the home improvement trade, we at Gorman Carpentry and Renovation are experienced handyman professionals. No job is too small or too large; customer service is our specialty. Let us complete that unfinished project or make all the repairs you've been putting off. We will have your home in top shape, giving you peace of mind to enjoy your house again. We service Chicago and the North suburban areas. Call today to tell us what you'll need and we'll give you a fair quote and time frame for the work to be completed.

Business highlights

Se habla espanol
Emergency services offered
Veteran owned and operated
24 years of experience

Services we offer

Carpentry, Painting, Tile Setting, Drywall, Install Doors and Windows, Weatherstripping, Flooring

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.3328 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
69%
4
10%
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5%
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2%
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MAURICE A.
Sep 2025
5.0
Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace
i got it done for $450.00

Nathan P.
Aug 2025
4.0
Arbor, Pergola or Trellis Custom Build
$2,165
We are very happy with the work product of the privacy fence built on my garage deck. The privacy fence matches the other sections of the fence that already exist which was the goal. It did take a couple calls to get a start date after a period of not hearing anything since the deposit was paid. In addition, once the work was complete, I was sent an updated invoice and was told it was due to the increased cost of lumber since the estimate. There was a lumber charge which was reasonable and the estimate did say the cost could change. What I didn’t appreciate was that an additional charge of added for labor for an assistant that was not included in the original estimate or discussed prior to work starting. The company removed the fee without argument when questioned. If I hadn’t compared the new invoice to the estimate and questioned it, I would have thought it was the lumber charge. My recommendation is to be a smart consumer and be sure to compare the estimate with the final invoice.

Stacy B.
Apr 2025
5.0
Doors Repair
Lucky was great to work with! He responded quickly to schedule a time for a door repair estimate and was just as prompt when it came time to start the project. Everything went smoothly, and the communication was clear and professional throughout. Overall, a great experience – highly recommend!

Kyle F.
Dec 2024
5.0
Carpentry Framing - Repair
$30,000
Lucky and Christian (and the rest of their crew) were great to work with for my bathroom remodel. This was the first full remodel of the bathroom in my 100+ year old house. We encountered some surprises along the way which made a simple remodel more complicated. At each new surprise, Christian suggested a solution which would ensure that that I would be happy with this remodel for years and years. Whether doing the demo, re-framing, plumbing, tile work, or final paint and trim, their work was impeccable....and they were very careful to keep my home clean.

Jordan E.
Dec 2024
5.0
Deck or Porch - Repair
Was flexible and quick.

Frank A.
Oct 2024
5.0
Doors (Exterior) - Install or Replace
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Gorman's removed and replaced my rear door and storm door, together with the framing down to the brickwork. Lucy Gorman was responsive to my requests, and Matt Bourque, the carpenter, did excellent work, followed up promptly, and was responsive to my questions. Thanks you for a job well-done.

Randy R.
Jul 2024
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$30,000
After recently moving, we decided to renovate our three-bedroom owner unit of our two flat. Lucky and his team at Gorman Carpentry & Renovation were able to handle everything. Refinishing floors, painting and replacing old ceiling lighting with new LED lighting was not a problem for this team. I met Lucky and his team 2 years ago while replacing a simple closet door. Last year they replaced the hardwood floor on my second floor. Today I have a fully rented two flat thanks to the work of this team. They truly can do anything, and the craftsmanship is outstanding.

KATHY K.
Jul 2024
5.0
Doors (Interior) - Install or Replace
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,675
Lucky reached out immediately to do my project. He and Christian came to my home the day after we spoke to view the project. I frankly wasnâ t sure what I wanted could be done. I was given a quote that night, I accepted the next day, and Christian returned with Carlos the next day to do the project. Carlos worked nonstop, and the finished result is amazing!!!

Shelly K.
Jul 2024
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They did what they said they would do. They charged what they said they estimated. They showed up when they said they would show up. They finished the project per our agreed schedule and they were very professional and pleasant to deal with.

Jonathan H.
Jul 2024
5.0
Deck or Porch - Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
$30,000
Gorman and company did good, fast work. They replaced my back porch and built a new one that is much better. It is also enclosed with screens (top and bottom).

Katie W.
Jun 2024
5.0
Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,500
Lucky was thorough and responsive, worked with us to understand the big picture and we are very happy with the end result. He was flexible with us as the scope of our work changed, and his subcontractors were great. He did stair railings and bannisters, sink vanity replacement, and various handyman repairs.

Michael W.
Apr 2024
5.0
Doors (Exterior) - Install or Replace
Yes, I recommend this pro
they were fantastic. they got the doors installed, and they did the job right.

Daniel M.
Apr 2024
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
They are a team of rockstars!!! Respectful of my belongings; they were careful to prep each room they walked through/worked in with tarps/paper/plastic. Couldnâ t be happier with the quality finish!!! 10/10 recommended

JOSEPH B.
Feb 2024
5.0
Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or Replace
Yes, I recommend this pro
excellent job so far

Carol M.
Dec 2023
5.0
Greenhouse Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
Most pleased with the quality of work, professionalism, and friendly respectful attitude of Mr. Gorman and Norbert. I highly recommend them!

Rich J.
Oct 2023
5.0
Deck or Porch - Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
$148,008
We have a 33 year old architect-designed, raised deck in need of new floor boards and steps. The first guy we contacted wanted to replace the deck altogether, which would destroy the charm of the original design. Gorman understood exactly what we wanted , He replaced those elements of the deck that needed repair, including most of the supporting joists, using better materials than were used in the original structure. We could not be happier with the result. They were very easy to work with. All the work was done according the agreed upon schedule and were were updated on progress throughout. We will definitely reach out to them first the next time we have a home improvement project.

George R.
Oct 2023
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very responsive. Quality work. Reasonably priced.

Lonnie G.
Oct 2023
5.0
Deck or Porch - Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,250
We have worked with Gorman Carpentry on several repairs around our home. We have used Gorman for projects such as fencing/gate repairs in the past. Most recently they helped to repair the deck/patio at our home. The weather, over time, caused wood to rotten and several of the nails began to rust. During the assessment of the problem, they went into detail as to why the wood may have been affected, gave recommendations to the best approach and provided an estimate of the work upfront to ensure we were aligned on expectations from a budgeting standpoint. Overall the work completed was very well done. We carpenters are highly skilled and do a good job answering any questions we had along the way. We plan to use Gorman in the future, should the need arise.

Blair H.
Oct 2023
5.0
Doors (Exterior) - Install or Replace
Yes, I recommend this pro
N/A

Tarja B.
Oct 2023
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
The company identified the problem and explained the repair solution clearly. The work was carried out timely and to my satisfaction.

Carol K.
Oct 2023
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$24,000
Service was very good, they were on time and finished when the said the would

James W.
Oct 2023
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Prompt and professional service. I highly recommend!

Mary N.
Oct 2023
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Lucky is professional, straight forward, advises for the best solution and quality, dependable, flexible to accommodate what is desired and goes above and beyond what is expected. If things donâ t go exactly right, he makes them right! We have had this company do several projects for us and in the end we are always satisfied!

Randy R.
Oct 2023
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$28,000
I met Lucky early this summer when I had several projects that I needed to complete before the end of the summer. First, some outside foundational stonework, followed by some interior storage work culminating in replacing my hardwood floor on the 2nd floor of an 1890's house. Lucky worked with me, and I gained comfort with his team during each project. The floor project was big, very big. We could not be happier after seeing the result. My floor had a 4-inch sag at one side and their work looked more like magic. My daughters are thrilled now that they can sneak downstairs in the early morning hours to watch YouTube on our TV because the floor no longer squeaks and wakes me up! At the end of the day, I am rehabbing a very old house that has issues. Issues you do not see unless you dig into the problem. Lucky was great at providing options when we had issues to fix. Lucky is who you want to partner with when doing home renovations.

Whitney O.
Sep 2023
5.0
Sliding Door or Tracks - Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
Lucky came out the day after I called him. We had a leak on our sliding door- . The total was higher than originally expected- but thatâ s bc it wasnâ t a door issue it was a roof deck issue. His associate was fantastic and was here for 2 days fixing it. No more leak!
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Gorman Carpentry and Home Renovation is currently rated 4.3 overall out of 5.

Monday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Gorman Carpentry and Home Renovation accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, Gorman Carpentry and Home Renovation offers free project estimates.

No, Gorman Carpentry and Home Renovation does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Gorman Carpentry and Home Renovation does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, Gorman Carpentry and Home Renovation offers emergency services.

Yes, Gorman Carpentry and Home Renovation offers warranties.