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Country Living Construction Group, Inc.

Handyman Services, Drywall, Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,

About us

Small company, personal service, certified general remodeler and certified kitchen and bath remodeler on staff. In business for over 30 years.Certified Lead Safe Contractor. Specializing in kitchens, baths, Windows and doors, flooring - wood and tile, Handyman services, drywall repair and painting. Certified Wellborn Kitchen contractor and dealer for 4 additional Kitchen cabinet manufacturers. Consulting and inspection services. Email is johnmclc@comcast.net

Business highlights

47 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

remodeling of kitchen & bathrooms, windows & doors, handyman services, flooring - tile and wood, drywall repair and painting.

Services we don't offer

Roofing

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7196 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
81%
4
6%
3
6%
2
4%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.6
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 196 reviews

Richard F.
12/2023
2.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
Previous work was well done but the latest job was left unfinished. All efforts to contact them have been unsuccessful.
Description of Work: Master bath remodel.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0


Bill M.
04/2022
5.0
contractors, interior painters
  + 0 more
Well done. We’re totally satisfied with the job.
Description of Work: Stain and seal 11 newly installed window casings. Paint and preform minor wall repair for a small sitting room

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
$4,000

Tina F.
12/2020
5.0
decks, woodworking
  + 0 more
It was good. I would recommended them.
Description of Work: Remove deck and built new deck, carpentry and wood siding
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Barry F.
07/2020
5.0
electrician, handyman service, lighting, basement waterproofing
  + 2 more
Promptly and professionally did the work at a reasonable price (lower and faster than estimated) without a problem. Would suggest that a mask be worn during pandemic. Nice overall experience.
Description of Work: Replacement of a front yard lamp post.

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

Ken W.
03/2020
5.0
handyman service, remodeling
  + 0 more
Within 72 hours of contacting Jim. the kitchen floor was stripped, and the materials removed leaving a clean worksite for the floor installers. Jim disconnected & removed the dishwasher, offering to return later in the week to reinstall it. Jim is a personable, knowledgable, experienced, ethicl,competent and careful workman. I'm very pleased with his work.
Description of Work: Old linoleum flooring stripped off
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

MICHAEL W.
01/2020
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
They did excellent work for me 2-3 years ago, However, this time I left 2 messages and was never called back. A relative of mine had the same experience.
Description of Work: Minor electrical and carpentry.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Bill M.
07/2018
5.0
plastering, interior painters
  + 0 more
Overall it went fantastically well. The room is large: 18x22’ and involved a lot of tedious work. This was more of a restoration and required attention to detail. Everything was done right. Scott is a master at plaster repair. The room sparkles now!
Description of Work: Plaster repair to the ceiling and painting of the ceiling, crown molding, walls, a large window with a ‘spider web’ upper portion and a large ornate fireplace.

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

Response from Country Living Construction Group, Inc.
Thank you for your kind review. We are happy to have been able to serve you!

Marianne B.
01/2018
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Perfect. I'd hire them again and recommend to anyone.
Description of Work: Grouting, light fixtures replaced, doors repaired. Basically, odd jobs around the house.

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
$230

Andrew G.
09/2017
5.0
drywall, handyman service, woodworking, doors
  + 2 more
Everything came out very as expected.
Description of Work: Door frame and casing repairs

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Response from Country Living Construction Group, Inc.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We look forward to serving you again in the future.

Simon K.
06/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
2-man crew included a carpenter and another technically proficient person; proceeded with the work in a very professional manner all the way to completion. They came on time with all the tools needed for the job at hand. Completed the work in 3 hours with flawless execution of different steps.
Description of Work: Installing Sunsetter Motorized Awning 13Ft long. From unpacking the shipment to complete installation of the awning and check out operation

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
$468

Response from Country Living Construction Group, Inc.
Thank you, it was a pleasure serving you and we look forward to being of service to you again in the future.

Paul F.
06/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Was able to inprove their movement so that we could use them.
Description of Work: Needed to fix patio doors so that they would open easier.

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
$75

RICHARD S.
05/2017
2.0
handyman service, replacement windows, woodworking, doors
  + 2 more
We spoke on the phone and a man came out to go over the list before pricing. He walked around and looked at each item, taking pictures and discussing what he would do. He left and we never heard from him again! We waited a little while and then left a message but received no call back.
Description of Work: We had a list of about 20 things that we needed a handyman to do.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0


Response from Country Living Construction Group, Inc.
Hi [Member Name Removed], This is Jim Stewart, President of Country Living Construction. I'm sorry that you experienced this level of service with our company. I have scoured our calendar and e-mail records to find any communications or correspondence with you but have yet to find anything. Please feel free in calling me at 847-244-8080 so that I can better understand the time frame and circumstances when this took place so that we can better our communications with our clients. Thank you. Sincerely, Jim Stewart Country Living Construction

Ryan J.
05/2017
5.0
contractors, closet systems, handyman service
  + 1 more
very well, professional and good quality
Description of Work: hang some closets, carpentry on stairs

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

Michelle S.
03/2017
3.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
The initial interactions with Jim were extremely positive. He was one of three quotes I obtained. His price was somewhat higher than I had planned for but I told him I was the most impressed with him. He was able to bring the price down to my range. Jim came in and took the measurements of both closets, and commented the openings were not standard as it's an older home. He said this wouldn't be problem, they would cut the doors down to size. When the day arrived to install his carpenter was unable to install the doors as they were too large. His carpenter told me he would have to go back and cut the doors down to size. I was shocked and told him that Jim and I had discussed this very fact at the onset?? A week later he was back to install the closet doors, one set was bi-fold, the other pulled out like a standard door. It required two full days for the carpenter to install both sets of doors and complete the trim. The doors look really nice, but I'm surprised at how much effort it took to complete what should have been a simple job. Additionally, at the end of the first day, the carpenter told me Jim would call to schedule day 2. Two days went by and I didn't hear from Jim so I called him to schedule the 2nd day. I realize this job became more than expected, but my impression based on the fact Jim became reserved, was it was my fault. I didn't build the house, nor did I change the size of the closet door openings midway through the project???
Description of Work: I needed to have two sets of new closet doors installed and trim placed around the door frames in a bedroom.

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

$2,500

David B.
02/2017
5.0
contractors, flooring contractor, handyman service
  + 1 more
This was a very small job, but Jim was very professional and responsive to my inquiry. With some suggestions from Jim I was able to do the job myself. I hope to have the opportunity in the future to work with him.
Description of Work: I needed to replace a section of the plywood subfloor around the toilet that had rotted.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Country Living Construction Group, Inc.
Thank you for the feedback and we look forward to having the opportunity to work with you in the future.

AJ M.
01/2017
5.0
handyman service, remodeling, home remodeling
  + 1 more
Great. Fair price. Informative about what they are providing/ any changes that need to be made. Friendly. Good clean up. Good attention to details. Good workmanship.
Description of Work: Bathroom remodeling.

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
$3,000

MICHAEL W.
01/2017
5.0
drywall, electrician, handyman service, remodeling, woodworking, interior painters
  + 4 more
great--Owner Jim Stewart was very helpful with drawing up plans for the built-in unit. In addition all the workmen were neat and professional. The unit was built and installed exactly s we wanted. They kept us informed during the whole process. Reliable and professionable.
Description of Work: Removed old built in book case -put up new wall-then installed new custom built in wall unit

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
$14,000

Teronda N.
11/2016
4.0
drywall, handyman service
  + 0 more
The gentleman arrived on time, had all his own supplies and what he needed he ran to nearby Home Depot to get with no issues. He used the garage area to do all of his cutting. The only thing he did not do was clean up the area after cutting so there is drywall and wood pieces all throughout the garage.
Description of Work: Repair drywall in kitchen and apply baseboards throughout kitchen and hallway area.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

Teronda N.
11/2016
3.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Went well but the gentleman worked considerably slower than I would have liked him to.
Description of Work: Repair drywall in kitchen ceiling

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0


Debbie W.
10/2016
4.0
contractors
  + -1 more
Good job. Owner very professional. Carpenter pleasant.
Description of Work: Replaced wood posts on front stoop

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lisa D.
07/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
It went very well- Jim came out to scope out the project, having to go into the crawl space of both the house and the studio to determine where the water lines ran from/to. He then sent out two gentlemen needed to ensure one could turn on the water and one could look for leaks etc. They determined where a major water leak was from-- my next steps are to replace a faucet and re-observe if there is any further water draining from that point. They were timely, polite and explained things to me in a manner I could understand.
Description of Work: Needed knowledgeable contractor to find lead in pipes in studio outbuilding. Required tracing the water line, removal of drywall etc.

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

Steven M.
07/2016
2.0
contractors
  + -1 more
The master carpenter was great and problem solved the issue where the top of the stairs met the new wood floor. However, there was a second young man who he appeared to be teaching, more of an apprentice. I paid for 4 hours of carpentry, and it took them three. When they were done they made me pay for the extra time, since they said it was really 2 hours for 2, so 2 hours of work and they both worked 3. The master could have done it in 2.5 without the teaching. I will not use them again. .
Description of Work: Minor carpentry.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
5.0

$500

Howard C.
06/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Jim and his staff went above and beyond to do all the odd jobs on my list to get them done timely and to the best of their ability. I have called him since to help with things the buyers want and even though he is busy, he has come and helped take care of those as well. I also have asked him advice on my future home purchase as I trust his work and his opinion.
Description of Work: I was getting my house ready for sale. Called Jim, he gave me a proposal for all the things I wanted done around the house. It was very reasonable. I decided to do most of the jobs, but not all and that was not an issue for Jim.

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
$250

Jennifer P.
05/2016
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
It went great. They did our front hall, painting and doing some drywall. I paid more than the big deal but I had more work done, I actually had the room painted.
Description of Work: I used a Big Deal with Country Living Construction Group.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Jennifer P.
05/2016
5.0
interior painters, drywall
  + 0 more
Great. I had more work done so I did spend more on the deal. Whatever the amount is more than the drywall is because I had them paint as well. The painting was $1400. They were here right before the beginning of May. I would absolutely use their services again in the future if need be.
Description of Work: They ended up doing our front hall painting and doing some drywall.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Contact information

28835 N. Herky Dr. Suite 206, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

http://www.countrylivingconstruction.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
Yes
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Drywall,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Doors,
General Remodeling,
Interior Painting,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Windows,
Electrical,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Plumbing,
Lighting

FAQ

Country Living Construction Group, Inc. is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Country Living Construction Group, Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Country Living Construction Group, Inc. does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Country Living Construction Group, Inc. offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Country Living Construction Group, Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
No, Country Living Construction Group, Inc. does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Country Living Construction Group, Inc. offers warranties.
Country Living Construction Group, Inc. offers the following services: remodeling of kitchen & bathrooms, windows & doors, handyman services, flooring - tile and wood, drywall repair and painting.
Roofing

Contact information

28835 N. Herky Dr. Suite 206, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

http://www.countrylivingconstruction.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM