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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 126-150 of 196 reviews

Karen M.
11/2012
5.0
handyman service, woodworking
  + 0 more
The carpenter, Gene, did a nice job on the crown molding and the garage door trim. He did the work quickly and efficiently, with minimal dust, and his resulting work looked neat and professional. He tidied up carefully afterward.
Description of Work: The carpenter installed approximately 12 feet of crown molding in the living room (to complete a project my husband was unable to finish), and installed new brick molding above the garage door to replace a section that had rotted. In addition, the owner of the company installed two curtain rods in the master bedroom.

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
$120

Verdie H.
11/2012
5.0
handyman service, woodworking
  + 0 more
Could not ask for a better price or experience.
Description of Work: John was friendly, very professional, and I had fun talking with him. He is a jack of all trades and has been in his business for many, many years. The door he repaired was better than when the builder installed the door and it worked even better. His prices are the best. He gave me all kinds of household tips. He did his job quickly and efficiently and cleaned up everything before he left. He was very knowledgeable and I would not hesitate to use him again, which I intend and I'm giving his card to my single girlfriends who always let their husbands try to fix things and they end up having to call a carpenter anyway. Thanks so much John. I'm am very happy with your work and will be seeing you again in the very near future. On a scale of 1 to 10. John is a 20.

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
$69

Vicki B.
11/2012
5.0
handyman service, woodworking
  + 0 more
He communicated nicely and was responsive, listened to what I had to say. We talked about another project and what the costs could be - alternatives to carpeting stairs. It was great, honest input which I appreciated greatly.
Description of Work: Measured for new baseboard (oak) in one area around 5 door openings. Mr. Michael went to select and purchase the trim and installed it. It looks terrifc and he was truly a professional. I would utilize his services again.

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
$100

DuBois T.
10/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I love the work and how he came in and not only fixed the proposed but saw things that may need work and was ready and willing to correct any and all things broke. H***, I didn't want the guy to leave. He was a "Honey-do list super-doer".
Description of Work: He replaced my mailbox post and fixed my outside electrical lamp posts (which by the way had been out of service for about three years).

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
$59.99

LORI S.
10/2012
5.0
closet systems, doors, handyman service
  + 1 more
Arrived on time. Sent me for parts so he could continue working. Knew what he was doing and didn't waste time. Also cleaned up after himself. Will use them again.
Description of Work: Installed garbage disposal, hung curtain rod, fixed running toilet, fixed closet door that wouldn't close, and hung shelving in a new closet.

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
$400

Don L.
09/2012
5.0
handyman service, woodworking
  + 0 more
The serviceman arrived on time, set up his own equipment, measured, cut, and installed the baseboards, and cleaned up. He was organized and efficient. I will call this company again when I need remodeling.
Description of Work: Some missing / broken baseboards in my dining room needed to be replaced.

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
$80

Mark D F.
09/2012
5.0
interior painters, plastering
  + 0 more
We used their services for three hours of painting in one of our bed rooms as well as plastering work. They went above and beyond in services.
Description of Work: I used their services for a big deal for three hours of painting.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Lyn T.
09/2012
5.0
handyman service, replacement windows
  + 0 more
The results were better than I expected and the work was done quickly and within the estimated time and budget.
Description of Work: Opened windows that were painted shut. They did so without damaging the paint and madeno mess. They also improved the sliding of all the windows in the house. The date of service may be off but they did a great job.

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
$99

Donald M.
05/2012
1.0
doors, flooring contractor, remodeling
  + 1 more
John came out for an evaluation & estimate. Told my wife the door and flooring we had already bought was wrong. I never heard from him again. No estimate, no call back, nothing. What a waste of time this company was. Interesting note: I had 2 other people come out for estimates and 1 do the work. I mentioned his comments about the wrong materials and both were surprised. One commented that maybe he wanted to use his own materials so he could make a few bucks on those items too. You be the judge of that.
Description of Work: Replace door, install floor, remove and replace cabinets

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Response from Country Living Construction Group, Inc.
This does not happen in our organization. Estimates are processed within a period of time dependant on the subcontractor response or the queries for special product pricing. In this case, the initial visit papers were misplaced and a apology letter will be sent to the client for our error.

Mihae Y.
05/2012
2.0
flooring contractor, lighting
  + 0 more
Saw this company listed for the type of work I needed done. There were several favorable recommendations so decided to ask them for an estimate. Needed new basement flooring and repair of a wall that had water damage. No problem scheduling the estimate. John Michael arrived on time as scheduled. He provided some good suggestions and we decided to get an estimate on redoing the ceiling lighting in addition. It took about 4 days to get the estimate. It was a little more costly than we expected. I also got another estimate and then decided to just go forward on the ceiling repair. I signed the work order (couple wks after the original estimate), emailed it back and asking them to call me to schedule a time. Didn't hear back so called and left a message for John Michael but he still didn't respond so decided to pursue another company.
Description of Work: Estimate only

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


Response from Country Living Construction Group, Inc.
Country Living is in high demand because of the quality and customer service. We have the Member on schedule within thirty days of signing the contract. The work will be done quickly but has to be done in sequece of other clients who have booked jobs first.

GLENDA W.
05/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
John Michael was very professional, I would absolutely use him again and I have recommended himto two friends who were also happy with his work. He is timely, thorough, neat, and has a lot of knowledgeto problem solve. I first tried him on an Angie's list deal and had him changing hinges and all kinds ofdifferent things. This was the second time that I used him. I would definitely recommend him.
Description of Work: Repair to damaged wood in two doors and window. It involved epoxy wood fill, staining, sanding, some veneering.

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
$700

Glenn S.
04/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I was looking for someone to remove and rechaulk our tub. I came across Country Living Construction here on Angie's List, and ended up paying in advance using one of the specials from Countries Website. I was a bit leary about doing this, since no one had looked at the tub yet, but it turned out great. John called within a few days to schedule an appointment to do the job. We decided on 7:30 AM and he was right on time. After going over our options, he spent better then three hours getting the job done. He took a mess, made some repairs, rechaulked, and now it looks new again. He knew what he was talking about and wasted no time in getting the job done right. Very clean, professional and prompt. My wife and I are both very happy with the job and are already coming up with other work we'd like him to quote on. So stay tuned.
Description of Work: John stripped off the old grout around our bathtub and between much of the wall tiles. He then cleaned it all, made some repairs and rechaulked everything.

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
$100

John D.
03/2012
5.0
drywall, electrician, handyman service, woodworking
  + 2 more
I used an Angie's List deal for the work. They did very good work. They did what they were asked to do and in a pretty timely fashion. I would say they did a nice job. They were very knowledgeable and seemed like they were doing it for a really long time. They were able to provide information on anything I asked about and give directions.
Description of Work: Country Living Construction Group did some general handyman work at my house. They did some drywall patching; some trim installation and some electrical outlet installation.

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
$250

DAVID S.
12/2011
5.0
remodeling, handyman service, home & garage organization, woodworking
  + 2 more
We wanted to build additional storage in our garage, in order to create long-term storage for items which we would rarely use. Initially we thought that it would be suspended from the ceiling with chains bolted into the ceiling joists. Country Living advised us that the joists were not designed to withstand the added weight we would be adding, as this storage area was going to be about 16' long and 4' deep. Instead, they designed a system which was fastened to the side walls on two sides and by a 4 x 4 post at one end. All of the actual work was performed in one day. The workmen were prompt, courteous and did an excellent job.
Description of Work: Country Living built a storage area in our garage.

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
$600

Mark D F.
12/2011
5.0
drywall, remodeling, handyman service, interior painters
  + 2 more
Excellent job. Jon Michael was down to earth. They cleaned up after themselves. They were here one day to work and another day to clean up. They covered everything when they started painting. They were just outstanding I was very pleased with their work. As someone who doesn't know what remodeling entails it was a pleasure working with them.
Description of Work: They painted a bedroom and also fixed some cracks in the drywall in the hall. They also primed it and painted two coats on everything.

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
$500

Therese M.
12/2011
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
Their work turned out great. The technician who arrived was very clean in regards to his work, and he thoroughly explained the process to me. I really appreciated his professionalism.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for three hours of handyman service, and they installed a new faucet and sink in the kitchen.

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
$99

DARLENE R.
12/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
It all went very well. The owner thoroughly explained the hows and whys of what he was doing. He arrived when he said he would, and I thought he was very professional and pleasant. In fact, a few days after work was completed, I received a personalized thank-you note in the mail. I feel his workmanship is high quality, and I certainly feel comfortable recommending this company to others.
Description of Work: I had them install a new mailbox and 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
$99

Jay A.
11/2011
5.0
doors, electrician, remodeling, handyman service, plumbing, replacement windows, woodworking
  + 5 more
This guy is a professional from start to finish. He was worth every penny and then some. His expertise and attention to detail is very hard to find these days. John is a perfectionist even if it ends up costing him time/financially. I have already contacted him for round two of the next batch of projects. At no time did he ever try to up-sell me. If anything, he made suggestions some of which were more financially beneficial to me then to himself.
Description of Work: John Michael was great at everything he did including: Replaced broken undermount sink Checked attic fans inside and outside of roof Adjusted storm doors to close properly Replaced electrical timer Sealed areas of house to prevent mice and keep cold air out Did mutliple additional extras at virtually no additional cost And many other things such as suggestions to future work I wanted done

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
$325

Jules C.
10/2011
5.0
basement waterproofing, ceiling fans, electrician, remodeling, handyman service, lighting, woodworking
  + 5 more
John Michael was terrific! We purchased 2 Big Deals from him, entitling us to 6 hours of handyman work for $198.00. He was so great that we asked him to come back a second day and paid him an hourly rate to have some more work done. John was punctual, extremely competent, personable and trustworthy. I will definitely use him again!
Description of Work: While he was here, John Michael replaced an old and noisy bathroom ceiling fan which required him to get up into our attic and replace some pipes and duct work. He provided the new ceiling fan (more powerful than our old one) at a very reasonable price. He also fixed 3 light fixtures, replaced several shutters that had fallen off during storms, hung a curtain rod, fixed a piece of wood in our office that was becoming detached, and gave us good advice on how to prevent further water leakage in our basement.

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
$393

Judith Z.
10/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He was awesome; he was just amazing. He did a great job for me. He was prompt, professional, and very skilled. The job turned out to be a little more complicated than i had thought. He came out one day and returned on another day. I would highly recommend him. The cost included the additional cost of $100 towards material cost. It was a fair price. I would use his services again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Country Living Construction Group Ltd for handyman services, two weeks ago.

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

Joan S.
09/2011
5.0
doors, garage doors, remodeling, gutter repair, handyman service, woodworking
  + 4 more
He had to replace fascia that was eaten up by squirrels, he removed and replaced a gutter, he repaired a service door and lock and replaced the "sweep" at the bottom of our garage door. He was very personable, knowledgeable, easy to deal with, punctual and the work was good quality. I was very happy with him all around.
Description of Work: I had purcahsed 2 Big Deals for repair work on my garage.

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
$710

Deborah B.
09/2011
4.0
ceiling fans, handyman service, replacement windows, woodworking
  + 2 more
It was one of the Big Deals for 3 hours for $99. I only used him for handyman services but he seems to have a full service company. He was a very, very, very nice guy. He seemed very thorough and kept offering to do extra things but we didn't have enough time to do that. I would definitely use him again. It took him much longer than both of us anticipated.
Description of Work: I used Country Living Construction Group to fix some windows and he put up a ceiling fan.

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
$99

DONALD M.
09/2011
5.0
handyman service, interior painters, plumbing
  + 1 more
I only dealt with one person who I think was the owner. He was very good. He came in and examined various jobs around the house. He got everything accomplished within 6 hours. The only thing I did learn is that the materials he supplied he had to leave and go buy which was part of the time. The materials brought the costs up 20% to about $90. I just don't know if that was reasonable or not - I suppose it was. The one thing I learned is that he was nice enough of to extend the 3 hours for $100 because of the materials. Next time I will have all the materials purchased before he arrives. He was busy for the full 6 hours. I'm going to use him again to do work on this house. I think he was reasonable. He accomplished everything we had asked him to accomplish in about 6 hours.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal for handyman work. He fixed the toilet tank in one of the bathrooms. He re-caulked the tile around the shower. He repainted the ceiling which was damaged by mold growth. He re-coded a remote control for the garage door opener. He fixed the pantry door where the hinges were damaged.

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
$101

Robert L.
08/2011
5.0
doors, handyman service
  + 0 more
I was very satisfied. He was prompt, polite, knowledgeable. He did a good quality job on the repair we had him do which he replaced the door to our shed.
Description of Work: I had purchased the Big Deal for 3 hours of handyman service.

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
$99

Wells Y.
07/2011
5.0
flooring contractor, remodeling, handyman service, hardwood floor
  + 2 more
We have been using them for quite awhile. They have given us outstanding service and the quality of the workmanship is excellent. Their pricing is very reasonable. They follow up with you after the work is done. They handle everything very professionally.
Description of Work: They repaired some hardwood flooring.

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
$130

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