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Ground Up Construction

General Remodeling, Basement Remodeling, Snow Removal,

About us

Ground Up Builder is a Grayslake based full service contractor offering the most reliable services in Lake County. With years of experience in virtually every field, we can help you create or renovate your dream house! We offer services such as electrical, plumbing, drywall installation and repairs, painting, door and window repairs and installation, deck installation, repairs, & staining, basement finishing, additions, power washing, and virtually any other miscellaneous project you can imagine.

Business highlights

33 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Construction, Basement Refinishing, Remodeling, Complete Landscape Services, Pressure Washing, Snow Removal, Snow Plowing, & Salting

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.77 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
71%
4
14%
3
0%
2
0%
1
14%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.5
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-7 of 7 reviews

Carol L.
05/2015
5.0
snow removal
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: Ground Up Construction did an excellent job of snow removal at my home for the 2014-2015 winter season. They plowed the driveway and shoveled the front walk. I would use them again, but I have since moved out of their service area.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$660

Paula L.
02/2012
5.0
snow removal
  + -1 more
Everything was fine.
Description of Work: Driverway and patio and sidewalk snow removal

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Kristi K.
04/2011
5.0
drywall, electrician, remodeling, home remodeling, outdoor lighting, basement remodeling, sunrooms
  + 5 more
When we first moved into this house, the basement was totally unfinished and freezing cold! Now it is a warm, inviting place where our kids and their friends can play, and a place where guests can sleep. Frasier came in with a good and economical plan. He even thought of leaving the area under our stairs open so the kids could have a hiding place and an extra area to run around. All I had to do every morning was to let the workers inside. Everyone showed up on time, the mess and dust were always kept to a minimum and the crew was always professional. They were easy to talk to and they let my youngest sit with me and watch from the steps. When we ordered carpeting and that company did a poor job, Frasier called them about the problems AND came out on the day they repaired their mistakes to make sure the work was done correctly. Our screen porch is an extra living space for us! It is one of the highlights of our home. the edges on all of the railings are even rounded off so no one gets splinters! The sides of the room are all individual panels so that when a screen needs to be repaired, that portion only needs to be replaced; which is a huge money saver! The underside of the porch is also screened...NO BUGS! Our yard has never looked better. Our landscaping is filled with gorgeous perennials that are very easy to take care of. Weed and feed is always done in a timely manner! We live right next to woods and wetlands, so it is not an easy task. I have always found Fraiser and his crew to be professional, and easy group of people to work with. They have great ideas, show up on time, return calls in a timely manner, and are always available to answer questions. While we are going through the contract, every step of the process is explained and Fraiser tries to think of any problems that might arise before work even begins so that there are very few surprises. After the work is completed, everything is thoroughly cleaned up! In fact, you can hardly tell that they have been here except for the excellent work they leave behind!
Description of Work: We have used Ground Up Construction for all of our remodeling and landscaping needs since we purchased our home in 2001. Frasier's company was responsible for remodeling our basement, putting flooring in our master bathroom, and building a screen porch and deck on the back of our home. For the last couple of years, they have also done all of our landscaping and lawn care. Currently, they are building a fence in our backyard, replacing a sump pump, fixing fans in our two main bathrooms, and extending a brick patio. This work will be finished late this month or in early May.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$30,000

Boll N.
10/2009
1.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
Owner came out he was very nice and very professional. Listened well spent 2 1/2 hours taking measurements. Talkled a great story. Said he would get me the specs and quote in a couple days. 3 weeks go by and never heard. I called and asked the status he indicated he thought I just wanted landscaping but now that he understood he would have the quote to me out in the next day or two. NEVER HEARD FROM HIM. This place is a joke. Others have reported similar experiences. I don't get it. Why waste his time and mine in the first place. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME.
Description of Work: Found them through Angies list. Wanted to have Billiards Room , Laundry Room and Stables redone

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$100,000

Karen B.
08/2008
4.0
carpet installation, drywall, remodeling, lighting, basement remodeling, replacement windows
  + 4 more
Was very pleased that they could start right away , within a couple weeks from estimate. They did start on time, but had to pull one guy away from our job to finish another job they were doing at the same time. This left our job somewhat unsupervised, which caused some problems that they caught on their own and fixed without complaint. Their workers were very polite and took time at the end of their day to move their stuff over to one side of the garage so I could get my car in. I didn't ask them to do this, they just did it. Frasier is very personable and friendly; actually I didn't have a problem with any of his employees, they all seemed very nice. The basement turned out great, it looks like a room now and not the weird 1970's dungeon it was before. Communication could improve slightly, there were a few times where the foreman said talk to the owner, and the owner thought the foreman took care of it, but everything turned out fine.
Description of Work: Remodeled basement including framing and drywall, new windows, drop ceiling, can lights, carpeting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,800

Michele P.
07/2008
5.0
electrician, flooring contractor, gas leak repair, remodeling, plumbing
  + 3 more
Friendly service, right in line with the quote. They tarped everything off not to track any dust, showed up all the time, completed the job when promised, were trustworthy when left in the home, no issues with the dog & cat. I will use them on the next project without question.
Description of Work: Ground Up moved my laundry room from the main floor to upstairs. Cut out floors, walls, ran all new plumbing, gas and electric from the basement up to the second floor.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

Judy E.
06/2008
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
It was a good experience because there were no huge surprises and hidden charges. The primary workmen on site were very knowledgeable and skilled in their respective duties.
Description of Work: They tore out and remodeled the kitchen, family room, finished the basement, replaced some windows and doors, and installed hardwood.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200,000

    Contact information

    668 Barron Blvd, Grayslake, IL 60030

    www.groundupbuilder.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Open All Day
    Monday:
    Open All Day
    Tuesday:
    Open All Day
    Wednesday:
    Open All Day
    Thursday:
    Open All Day
    Friday:
    Open All Day
    Saturday:
    Open All Day

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    General Remodeling,
    Basement Remodeling,
    Snow Removal,
    Electrical,
    Drywall,
    Landscaping - Lighting,
    Sunrooms and Patio Enclosures,
    Natural Gas Lines,
    Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
    Windows,
    Plumbing,
    Lighting

    FAQ

    Ground Up Construction is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Open All Day

    Monday: Open All Day

    Tuesday: Open All Day

    Wednesday: Open All Day

    Thursday: Open All Day

    Friday: Open All Day

    Saturday: Open All Day

    Ground Up Construction accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, Ground Up Construction offers free project estimates.
    No, Ground Up Construction does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Ground Up Construction does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Ground Up Construction offers emergency services.
    Yes, Ground Up Construction offers warranties.
    Ground Up Construction offers the following services: Construction, Basement Refinishing, Remodeling, Complete Landscape Services, Pressure Washing, Snow Removal, Snow Plowing, & Salting

    Contact information

    668 Barron Blvd, Grayslake, IL 60030

    www.groundupbuilder.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Open All Day
    Monday:
    Open All Day
    Tuesday:
    Open All Day
    Wednesday:
    Open All Day
    Thursday:
    Open All Day
    Friday:
    Open All Day
    Saturday:
    Open All Day