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Icon Building Group
5.0(
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Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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Warranties offered

"It was great to work with Icon Builders to building our dream home. They went out of their way to accommodate the completion of our home build in time for school. Their response times are great and the staff is truly personable. It was great working with Jenna, Natalia, Joe, Scott, Shawna and Charlie. I will recommend Icon to anyone looking to build a custom home."
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+25

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T&K Builders LLC
4.2(
10
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Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"T&K Builders LLC, Terry and his Team were the ultimate professional. What was promised was delivered and more. Terry and his Team explained all the steps being performed. There was no surprise when it came to the invoice. I would hire T&K Builders LLC, Terry and his Team again and again for any of my home improvement projects - large or small."
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Kendall Developments, Inc.
3.3(
16
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Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

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"I have an old house and they were able to identify some structural issues, and fixed it quickly. Extremely knowledgeable in all phases of the process and finished the project on time and within budget."
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+61

Response time1 day
Recommended by69%of homeowners
PJ Construction
4.9(
32
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Paul gave us an estimate shortly after we requested one.  We had recently had asbestos vinyl tile and mastic removed from our basement, and in the process had to remove a built-in bench which left the lower
part of an otherwise paneled wall exposed.  Another wall had paneling that was mismatched from top to bottom.
Also we have a staircase with vinyl asbestos tile that we wanted to cover.   We wanted to install ceramic tile on the basement floor, but were unsure what to do to fix the walls and stairs.
Paul told us "everything is possible" when we asked him what we could do to repair the wall and cover the stairs.  Paul suggested that he would install oak treads and risers on our staircase up to the kitchen.   This was a unique and welcome
suggestion as we had heard many others but did not feel satisfied with any of them.  He told us he could fix the walls and do the tiling as well.   His estimate was timely and detailed.  We liked the price so we went with his team. 
They were punctual, professional, and made our basement walls and staircase beautiful!  He repaired both walls so that they both look better than they ever had.  The wall where the bench was removed ran short of panels, so Paul and his team took a small,under-the-staircase door made of the same material to finish the wall.  They replaced the door so that it works better than the old one and looks good.  The tile has brightened up the whole room and the baseboards and moulding have finished the look so we feel we have a new living space.  The staircase is beautiful!  We love our basement now!  Paul and his team went above our expectations, and we would hire them again for sure.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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41 North Builders
4.9(
36
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Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

"John and 41 North is great to work with and very client-service oriented. His prices are fair, the estimates are detailed, his team's work is of high quality and he is very communicative. He did some remodeling work for us on our siding, deck and windows and we were very happy with the results. He also upgraded our electrical. We then re-engaged the next year to do our hardscape patio and back landscaping. When rain delayed our progress, he rushed the job to get it done in time for a party we were having. We intend to continue working with 41 North as we continue to upgrade our older Chicago home. I highly recommend this company."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Fogarty Home Improvement, LLC
4.9(
17
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Both my wife and I were extremely pleased.  Excellent work.  Very professional and courteous.
John cares about pleasing his customers and it shows in his work. We will not hesitate to use him in the future.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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GF Company
4.6(
152
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"we had a large double window two windows one opening replaced they did a a good job made that room much warmer in winter which is what we were after it is now the warmest room in the house in the winter which is good as it is the room we spend most our time in. will defiantly be having them out to price gutters when we are ready in the spring."
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