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Mennenga Construction, Inc.

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Mennenga Construction, Inc.

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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1964 years of experience

Our company prides itself on reliability, integrity and quality work. When Mennenga Construction, Inc., is hired, we make it a point to provide the highest level of customer service. We are a total home service company and apply the same attention to detail regardless of project size or complexity. Whether you need a door installed or are looking to build a home, Mennenga Construction, Inc., is the company to call. We look forward to earning your business! Thank you!

"Very good work, fast, clean, professional. Merle is very easy to deal with."

Dale E on October 2015

Our company prides itself on reliability, integrity and quality work. When Mennenga Construction, Inc., is hired, we make it a point to provide the highest level of customer service. We are a total home service company and apply the same attention to detail regardless of project size or complexity. Whether you need a door installed or are looking to build a home, Mennenga Construction, Inc., is the company to call. We look forward to earning your business! Thank you!

"Very good work, fast, clean, professional. Merle is very easy to deal with."

Dale E on October 2015


Gulliford Construction

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Gulliford Construction

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2005 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Gulliford Construction proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

Gulliford Construction proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!


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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018


New Prairie Construction Co

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New Prairie Construction Co

4.92(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

New Prairie Construction is a full-service, insured general contractor, serving the Champaign–Urbana area since 1988. We have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. All of our crew are certified by the EPA in lead-safe remodeling and OSHA-10 Construction Safety certified. Continuing education for our staff has also included training in mixing and applying historic lime mortars and plasters, wood window restoration, making and applying natural paints and finishes, solar panel installation, energy efficiency and air-sealing, straw bale building, and conferences to keep abreast of the latest techniques and products. We have both a Building Performance Institute (BPI) Certified Building Analyst and a North American Board of Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Certified PV Installation Professional™ on staff. New Prairie’s carpenters have expertise in many areas, but as a general contractor, we also employ a team of insured subcontractors. These include electricians, plumbers, masons, and roofers. Our professional relationships are of long standing, and we stand by our subcontractor work as we do our own. New Prairie is a member of the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, Illinois Solar Energy Association, Window Preservation Alliance, and the Preservation and Conservation Assocation (PACA) of Champaign County. We have won 21 preservation and business awards, and perform regular volunteer work in the community (see more on our website).

New Prairie Construction is a full-service, insured general contractor, serving the Champaign–Urbana area since 1988. We have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. All of our crew are certified by the EPA in lead-safe remodeling and OSHA-10 Construction Safety certified. Continuing education for our staff has also included training in mixing and applying historic lime mortars and plasters, wood window restoration, making and applying natural paints and finishes, solar panel installation, energy efficiency and air-sealing, straw bale building, and conferences to keep abreast of the latest techniques and products. We have both a Building Performance Institute (BPI) Certified Building Analyst and a North American Board of Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Certified PV Installation Professional™ on staff. New Prairie’s carpenters have expertise in many areas, but as a general contractor, we also employ a team of insured subcontractors. These include electricians, plumbers, masons, and roofers. Our professional relationships are of long standing, and we stand by our subcontractor work as we do our own. New Prairie is a member of the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, Illinois Solar Energy Association, Window Preservation Alliance, and the Preservation and Conservation Assocation (PACA) of Champaign County. We have won 21 preservation and business awards, and perform regular volunteer work in the community (see more on our website).


Taylor'd Restorations Inc.

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Taylor'd Restorations Inc.

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Taylor'd Restorations has the experience and manpower to do all remodeling projects for interior or exterior work. We design and write detailed estimates so that you know what you are getting. We also specialize in water and fire restorations.

"The finished project was wonderful"

Andy Q on July 2020

Taylor'd Restorations has the experience and manpower to do all remodeling projects for interior or exterior work. We design and write detailed estimates so that you know what you are getting. We also specialize in water and fire restorations.

"The finished project was wonderful"

Andy Q on July 2020


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Illiana Insulation Inc

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Illiana Insulation Inc

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Illiana Insulation has over 50 years of combined experience. Our goal is to improve the comfort of your home/commercial building because we believe "it's what's inside that counts." Call us today and we will come look at your project and provide you with a free estimate.

Illiana Insulation has over 50 years of combined experience. Our goal is to improve the comfort of your home/commercial building because we believe "it's what's inside that counts." Call us today and we will come look at your project and provide you with a free estimate.


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Darcy Bean Custom Construction

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Darcy Bean Custom Construction

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Quality, pride and attention to detail are the hallmarks of Darcy Bean Custom Construction. After working for over 20 years in the construction business around East Central Illinois, I founded my company in 1994 to provide our customers with a "hands-on" approach to quality building and remodeling. While some builders will cut corners to save a few dollars, I work closely with our customers to craft their project plans to meet their needs. From a small room remodel, to building the home of your dreams, my company will provide the highest quality construction services. We handle a wide range of construction jobs, including kitchen remodels, bathrooms, room additions and light commercial projects. In addition to construction, we can also provide design services. These steps, handled by one office, turn your project into a seamless process that will meet your specific needs. In 2011 we won two national gold Design Awards! Additional emails - [email protected], [email protected]. Street address - 206 W Springfield Ave.

Quality, pride and attention to detail are the hallmarks of Darcy Bean Custom Construction. After working for over 20 years in the construction business around East Central Illinois, I founded my company in 1994 to provide our customers with a "hands-on" approach to quality building and remodeling. While some builders will cut corners to save a few dollars, I work closely with our customers to craft their project plans to meet their needs. From a small room remodel, to building the home of your dreams, my company will provide the highest quality construction services. We handle a wide range of construction jobs, including kitchen remodels, bathrooms, room additions and light commercial projects. In addition to construction, we can also provide design services. These steps, handled by one office, turn your project into a seamless process that will meet your specific needs. In 2011 we won two national gold Design Awards! Additional emails - [email protected], [email protected]. Street address - 206 W Springfield Ave.


Cramer Siding & Window

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Cramer Siding & Window

3.91(
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Customers say: Super punctual
1955 years of experience

With 57 years in business and more than 50,000 successful home improvements, you can count on us! Cramer Siding and Window will be for you today and tomorrow! At Cramer Siding, we are so much more than just siding! From roofing, doors, sunrooms, decks, and pergolas, we can help improve your home! We strive to offer top of the line products paired with professional installation. At Cramer Siding and Window, know that you can count on us… every time! Additional phone - (800) 209-9220. Additional DBAs - Cramer Co Siding & Insulation, Cramer Co Inc, Prairie Home Alliance. Additional website - www.prairiehomealliance.com.

"It started off bad it was cold mid January 2020 they sent 2 men to tear off the siding and replace it. It took a month(they finished in February) I started taking pictures at first to record our experience good thing, I then was taking pictures to protect myself. They never put there things away at the end of the day (extension cords, ladders saw horses ect..) every day I had to take pictures.(They stepped on a small bush and broke it, they put there ladder on my new air conditioner and put large scratches in it, they damaged my garage, and spilled a red drink on my new $3,200 concrete steps and stained them) they have paid for the damage but still have not tried to clean my steps, And when they were done and asked me to sign off and pay the rest of what I owed I ask them to please clean there oily hand prints off the siding they agreed I signed off and they left with out cleaning. The siding looked really good once they came back to clean it. three months went by and two sides of our house wrapped and here it is November 2020 and they haven't fixed my siding yet. I have no issues with the windows."

Forest R on November 2020

With 57 years in business and more than 50,000 successful home improvements, you can count on us! Cramer Siding and Window will be for you today and tomorrow! At Cramer Siding, we are so much more than just siding! From roofing, doors, sunrooms, decks, and pergolas, we can help improve your home! We strive to offer top of the line products paired with professional installation. At Cramer Siding and Window, know that you can count on us… every time! Additional phone - (800) 209-9220. Additional DBAs - Cramer Co Siding & Insulation, Cramer Co Inc, Prairie Home Alliance. Additional website - www.prairiehomealliance.com.

"It started off bad it was cold mid January 2020 they sent 2 men to tear off the siding and replace it. It took a month(they finished in February) I started taking pictures at first to record our experience good thing, I then was taking pictures to protect myself. They never put there things away at the end of the day (extension cords, ladders saw horses ect..) every day I had to take pictures.(They stepped on a small bush and broke it, they put there ladder on my new air conditioner and put large scratches in it, they damaged my garage, and spilled a red drink on my new $3,200 concrete steps and stained them) they have paid for the damage but still have not tried to clean my steps, And when they were done and asked me to sign off and pay the rest of what I owed I ask them to please clean there oily hand prints off the siding they agreed I signed off and they left with out cleaning. The siding looked really good once they came back to clean it. three months went by and two sides of our house wrapped and here it is November 2020 and they haven't fixed my siding yet. I have no issues with the windows."

Forest R on November 2020


MOSELEY BROS INC

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MOSELEY BROS INC

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Customers say: Quick response
1995 years of experience

We are a family owned and operated construction and remodeling business operating right here in the Urbana and Champaign area since 1995. We specialize in kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects. We also built additions, finish out basements, build new decks, repair existing decks, side houses, etc... Need your house painted, we'll be happy to provide you with a free estimate. No matter what needs to be done to your house, call us for a free estimate. We're still here after all these years for a reason, even during these difficult times. We're not some fly-by-night handyman service. We have roots in the community going back to the early sixties and plan to be here for the duration. Over the years we have amassed an impressive list of satisfied customer throughout the Champaign - Urbana area and will be more than happy to provide you with referrals upon request. So call us for a free estimate, you'll be glad you did. Thank you. Tim and Rod Moseley

We are a family owned and operated construction and remodeling business operating right here in the Urbana and Champaign area since 1995. We specialize in kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects. We also built additions, finish out basements, build new decks, repair existing decks, side houses, etc... Need your house painted, we'll be happy to provide you with a free estimate. No matter what needs to be done to your house, call us for a free estimate. We're still here after all these years for a reason, even during these difficult times. We're not some fly-by-night handyman service. We have roots in the community going back to the early sixties and plan to be here for the duration. Over the years we have amassed an impressive list of satisfied customer throughout the Champaign - Urbana area and will be more than happy to provide you with referrals upon request. So call us for a free estimate, you'll be glad you did. Thank you. Tim and Rod Moseley


Family owned business that started in 2000. Quality work guaranteed. Free estimates on all jobs. A+ Rating on BBB Member of the Chamber of Commerce

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