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OWC Renovation & Repair

Acoustic Ceiling Tiles Install, Major Home Repair (General Contractor), Basement - Remodel,

About us

WE SERVICE Chicago Westmont, Western Springs, Hinsdale, Downers Grove and surrounding areas. OWC Renovation has achieved Angie's list super service award 8 years in a row. We are a licensed and insured remolding company headed by James Burns. Based in the West Loop in Chicago. I am more than happy to provide free quotes and consultation on how we may best meet your needs. l always work closely with home owners to get the result they are looking for, please get in touch, my personal cell is (773) 597-8970. Award winning. Also Building maintenance and repairs for Commercial and multi-unit residential buildings.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
18 years of experience

Services we offer

Remolding, kitchens, Bathrooms, Multi floor Renovations, Electrical Plumbing, Restoration, Exterior Trim, Soffit & Fascia Repair, Heart Pine Flooring, Decks, Sheet Rock Installation, Finishing, Patios, Corner Boards, Siding Repair, Door, Lock Repair, Window Repair, Termite Damage, Water Damage, Basement Finishing, Column Restoration, Painting - Interior & Exterior, Green Energy Weatherization, & Remodeling.

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.976 Reviews
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Lorenzo L.
Oct 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
James and his team did a phenomenal job! From the timing of the project to the quality of the work to the customer service, I couldn't have asked for anything more. I will absolutely hire James and his team again!

Tracy J.
Jul 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
It was excellent, they were clean, professional and friendly was satisfied.

Rita T.
Jul 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
It was very good. I really enjoyed them. I had no issue with him. He's very meticulous, always kept me in the loop, and a great person to work with.

Ryan M.
Oct 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
It went very well James was on time,professional ,meticulous and trustworthy. He did an excellent job I would definitely hire him again .

G D.
May 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I really, really don't want to tell people about Old World Carpentry because I want to keep James all to myself. He's that good. He is incredibly responsive and he communicates, which is difficult to find in most contractors. He takes his time and is detail-oriented. He finds pleasure in restoring what's old so it looks new. I truly want to keep finding projects for him to do so we can keep him busy and not have to share him. Alas...I suppose someone else can have him for a week or two.

Kali A.
Feb 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,800
The first floor of our duplex down flooded last fall and we worked with James at OWC Renovation to put it back together after mitigation. James was great to work with, he priced the project reasonably, is such a nice guy, and obviously takes a lot of pride in his work. I am definitely someone that notices the little imperfections in things and I can honestly say James exceeded my expectations. He did really great work, and I will definitely be using him for future projects!

GREGORY B.
Jan 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I was very pleased with all of the work, the outcome, and also the process. James is generally very good about returning calls, and always super punctual. I am very pleased with the quality of the work, and would hire him again. I think he knows what he is doing.

Benjamin M.
Jun 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
The woodwork was beautiful and done within a week! James was fantastic to work with - straightforward, no hassle, and efficient. His carpentry is clean, and design was beautiful. The job was done on time and within budget!

Natalia K.
Jun 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent! James is very professional and his work of high quality.

Richard H.
Jun 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
The work was always done professionally and on time and on budget. James is very responsive and reliable, and I highly recommend him.

Christie H.
Nov 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
James does excellent woodwork and has great communication skills and follow through! Very trustworthy contractor, will definitely continue to use!

Richard H.
Sep 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
All the work was done very professionally and with skilled craftsmanship. I could not be more pleased. The work was done quickly. An estimate was given promptly. The site was cleaned up upon completion. Pricing was very reasonable. Follow up and communication was excellent.

Deborah G.
Jun 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Toni A.
May 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Bambi M.
Apr 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Roibin R.
Feb 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
High quality work,  done thoughtfully and methodically.  James takes the time and care to come up with solutions to unique problems.  Very professional, friendly and unintrusive.  Cleaned up well and came back without an issue for some final touchups.

Aaron N.
Feb 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
James does a nice job, and he is a great guy. It does take a while to get the job done, be prepared for that and you should be very pleased with the outcome. Keep the lines of communication open, and James will do his best to please you. He was extremely skilled moving the 1930 cabinet and reinstalling it. Once we have finished painting it... no one will know that this wasn't its original location in our home. I'm thrilled with that. I was afraid that it would look out of place, but James made it look original. The new kitchen pantry was a little more work on my part. Clearly communicating what I wanted, was a little hard than I expected. It is done now and I couldn't be more pleased. James carpentry skills have made my home much more functional while looking great at the same time.

Donald B.
Feb 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$260
James was on time for an early appointment, was very professional, and did very good work.  I will definitely use his services again.

Lisa R.
Feb 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$325
He did an incredible job. It looks like the original installation on the oven. He was extremely neat and didn't make any kind of a mess. I would use him again and recommend him to anyone looking for some finished carpentry. He was extremely punctual and professional.

Diane L.
Jan 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Lynn H.
Nov 2015
4.0
$1,699
James does do good work, is good natured, and really made an effort in the end to assure we were satisfied with his work. However, this small job took seven months to complete. Even allowing for bad weather that prevented work going forward, this was far too long. Communication was difficult from the outset but eventually improved.
Response from OWC Renovation & Repair
"Hi [Member name removed] Im pleased i was able to get you finished up to your satisfaction, lm sorry it took longer to get you finished up, l had a very hectic summer, Please reach out if you need anything else done in the future,."

Linda M.
Nov 2015
3.0
$6,500
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Response from OWC Renovation & Repair
"Hi Removed mbr info I'm sorry I could not have been out with you more, l had a very busy Summer. I put Trevor on your project who has been working with me every summer for the last 3 years, Please reach out in the future if you need anything else done. Best James"

John K.
Oct 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
I had used Old World Carpentry in the past for a major repair/painting job on the outside trim of our house. Therefore I knew James was the right choice to remove/reinstall an outside railing on our roof. James arrived promptly on short notice to remove the railing. After roofing and stucco repairs were made he again returned to fabricate and reinstall the railing which now looks as good as new. James also fabricated a kickplate for our new trash compactor which matches the existing woodwork in our kitchen. I would definitely use James again for any carpentry job.

Joe G.
Oct 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100
The end product was awesome! James finished the project one day later than originally anticipated (was originally thought to be 5 days, but ended up being 6), but kept in close communication with us the entire time. We agreed to and signed a basic contract for services. If James had a change in his schedule or time he would be working on the project, he notified us by text to let us know the requested change and if it would be acceptable to us. We were very happy with James and his work. The final price was within 5% of the estimate and I think was a fair price. All went well and would definitely use James again.

Hillary M.
Sep 2015
4.0
$1,800
The job took much much longer than I anticipated - so I would recommend agreeing on a completion date when you hire him. Work was eventually done well, however communication was poor. Instead of asking me how I wanted things done, James took it upon himself to make the decisions and design/construction choices without talking to me. This resulted in him having to redo pieces of the hutch several times. We hired him specifically for his expertise, and while the work was done well- we were expecting more. It seemed as if he was juggling a lot and we didn't feel that our job and the way this piece turned out was important to him. He is a very nice guy, and if you hire him I would just recommend being very clear from the beginning on what you exactly need done and how you expect it to be done.
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FAQ

OWC Renovation & Repair is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

OWC Renovation & Repair accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, OWC Renovation & Repair offers free project estimates.

No, OWC Renovation & Repair does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, OWC Renovation & Repair does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, OWC Renovation & Repair offers emergency services.

Yes, OWC Renovation & Repair offers warranties.