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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 26-50 of 196 reviews

Jennifer P.
05/2016
5.0
drywall, plastering, interior painters
  + 1 more
Came as scheduled guys were fast and very good.
Description of Work: Replastered spots in the front hall and repainted. They were very good! Owner is a little hard to reach.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

John G.
04/2016
5.0
gutter repair, handyman service, replacement windows
  + 1 more
What a great experience! Jim was on time, friendly, clean in his work and efficient! He came in and got right to work. He had to return because some of the parts ordered were broken on delivery (not due to any fault of his!!)...he brought it to my attention, I reordered the parts and he promptly returned to complete the job (at no extra charge). I tacked on a couple of other items while he was here and there where NO issues...he even removed a birds nest that was right above my door (courtesy)! While most of the work I need were relatively small jobs, I highly recommend Jim and his company "Country Living Construction" for big and small jobs. Thanks for the great customer service!
Description of Work: Hung a garage storage system, hung a mirror and pictures, replaced an over sized window screen, and repaired a gutter.

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
$300

Rita S.
02/2016
5.0
woodworking, handyman service
  + 0 more
It was great. Friendly, on-time. Set up appointment notices.
Description of Work: Removed hood over the oven. Helped with shelving.

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

Bonnie T.
12/2015
5.0
handyman service, plastering
  + 0 more
They were really good. They smoothed out the ceiling. He paid really close attention to detail. His estimate was good. He was pleasant and easy to work with. There were no surprises.
Description of Work: They plastered the ceiling and fixed a wobbly toilet.

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

Thomas F.
10/2015
5.0
drywall, handyman service
  + 0 more
Country Living was very responsive, they were able to come out almost immediately and their drywall guy was prompt, professional, and offered ways for us to limit our costs. Everything went great, he was out ahead of schedule and under budget. Loved this!
Description of Work: Replaced several holes in walls by cutting out patches of drywall and replacing.

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
$199

Maria T.
10/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Found this company on Angie's List due to excellent rating/reviews. Talked several times w/Jim (the owner) prior to hiring. He was very informative about the amount of time needed to complete each of my projects and was able to work with me to get the initial estimate (which I felt was too high) into more reasonable range. I did do some additional research on comparable charges for tiling jobs and was therefore able to use this data to help negotiate the fairer price. In addition, he did reduce the price further when it was clear than the tiling job would require slightly less work than originally estimated (detailed below). Scott arrived on time on both scheduled days. He did the tiling job over 2 days and did an EXCELLENT job. He took his time and was meticulous, ensuring the job was completed correctly. In addition, he was able to use the existing sub-flooring, so it was not necessary to purchase/install an underlayment, which saved me some money. In addition, he completed the vinyl flooring patch, and again, took the time to do the job correctly. This included cutting a second piece of the vinyl when the first one shrunk while applying. He came up with some solutions to the initial problem to ensure the second patch worked. He even came back on a third day to double check the finished patch after the glue had dried and did a final caulking (a very tiny bead) so the patch is practically invisible. Jim arrived a bit later on the first day of work (with a wicked head cold, poor guy) and installed the light fixtures, replaced the screens. The second day he completed the replacement of the rotted section of trim board and put the repaired screens back on the windows. Even feeling as bad as he did, he also did an excellent job. GIven the amount of expertise and work/time involved in all the projects, the final price was fair.
Description of Work: Re-tiled front foyer (~30 sq. ft.), Installed 3 new light fixtures in kitchen area, repaired a section of rotting trim board by back window/deck, patched a section of vinyl flooring in kitchen in front of newer dishwasher (footprint is smaller than previous appliance, so there was a ~2" x 20" gap), and replaced screening material in 4 window screens.

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
$1,006

Darrell F.
10/2015
5.0
handyman service, contractors
  + 0 more
It went very well with great results
Description of Work: Finished the taping and sanding for a fairly complex finished attic dormer.

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

Jessica P.
09/2015
5.0
ceiling fans, drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, handyman service
  + 3 more
After our poor experience with the last round of drywall, we were quite pleased with Scott's drywall skill. All of the repairs appear to be holding a couple of months later (knock on wood). Unlike other crews, they brought enough dropcloths to cover the floors in all of the rooms in which they worked without needing to shift them between rooms. However, they do need to wash their dropcloths (or at least shake them out between uses). One cloth left a great deal of black particles on the bathroom floor. Fortunately, the cloths over the carpet seemed cleaner in general, and the workers picked up the dirt when wrapping up. Scott also took the time to put plastic over our dark blue walls to protect them from drywall dust. In the past, I?ve been surprised that contractors don?t carry larger more, powerful vacuums. This company didn?t have a shop-vac with them for either day of work and just used a dust pan, but due to the use of the dropcloths, this seemed sufficient.
Description of Work: Drywall repair. Repaired cracks around drywall patches that another company botched in April. Patched a 3’x4’ hole cut out of a wall to facilitate other work. Corrected duct work for bathroom fan vents.

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
$1,170

James J.
09/2015
5.0
drywall, handyman service, plastering
  + 1 more
Great Service.. Best people in town...
Description of Work: Plaster the dry wall

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
$180

Marilyn R.
09/2015
5.0
drywall, handyman service, interior painters, plumbing
  + 2 more
In my mind this was an emergency. They stepped in and made everything look better than before. Scott treated my home with the respect that is too often missing. Both days they were on time and friendly. I felt comfortable leaving them alone in my home. Thank you Country Living. I will be seeing you again soon.
Description of Work: Country Living finished a job created by our plumber. They repaired holes in the drywall of three rooms. Corrected pre-existing problems with our kitchen ceiling. Painted and cleaned up after themselves.

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
$1,400

Derek Z.
08/2015
5.0
drywall, handyman service, interior painters
  + 1 more
They came when they said they would and did great work. They were very nice and easy to deal with. They cleaned up everyday. I appreciated their feedback about what I was doing too. I didn't know how much I would appreciate them filling holes in paneling. They also knew more about what paint colors to use where. Everything looks great! I got it all done in the summer while I was available which was awesome!
Description of Work: They repaired a hole in our ceiling, painted two rooms, and fixed a drawer.

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
$2,000

Lisa D.
08/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He was very professional- prompt, courteous, gave additional advice on some other areas. He checked in with me prior to doing something to ensure I would be satisfied with the positioning of the lattice (on the front side of the deck). He cleaned up all his materials. He did an excellent job, very professional, evenly spaced the screws. Even though my big deal had expired (over 6 mos old) and he had since sold his business, he had the integrity to come out and do the work himself on a Saturday! Wish there were more folks in this world like him!!
Description of Work: Put lattice under the deck area to keep the dog from going under the deck.

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
$189

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

Nancy D.
07/2015
5.0
handyman service, contractors, replacement windows, woodworking
  + 2 more
I planned in March/April to get the work done in summer on vacation time and they were able to hold to that timing, which was great. The carpenter, Gene, and his team were professional, efficient and friendly (but on task) and cleaned up daily as they completed the job. I have had no problems with the windows and several compliments from visitors.
Description of Work: I received three estimates for window replacement and during that time decided I wanted the aluminum wrap for the windows as well. John was great at providing options for window styles and getting me cost estimate promptly. The price was higher than others, but I have worked with Country Living in the past and find them to do quality work and very professional on site. I had 9 windows replaced and one repaired. In selecting wood windows, John came out to do best estimate for stain color for my current interior window frames (no desire to change those). We selected a best match and it is amazing how similar it is to existing trim. All work completed within three days (as promised).

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
$12,000

William R.
06/2015
5.0
handyman service, remodeling
  + 0 more
This project was simple but challenging at the same time because once we started taking apart the area we needed to open up, we discovered some unexpected issues that required the team to adjust and problem solve. What I liked with Country Living was their ability to offer possible solutions to adapt to the current situation. The best part is that they came in under budget even with some adjustments to the original plan which was a very big plus+. I will definitely consider using them for our next project.
Description of Work: Reconstructed bar area to install a kegorator

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$950

Response from Country Living Construction Group, Inc.
Thank you for your kind response and choosing Country Living Construction for this project. We look forward to working with you again!

Frank H.
06/2015
5.0
doors, handyman service
  + 0 more
The representative was on time and professional. He was able to send me an estimate by email within a couple of days, just as promised. We would definitely work with them, but it cost to have both doors replaced was too much. Another company came in and gave us an estimate which was 35% less.
Description of Work: Gave us an estimate on replacing our front door and our patio door

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
$9,000

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

Todd M.
06/2015
5.0
doors, handyman service
  + 0 more
Country Living gave an accurate estimate, they clearly explained what needed to be done, showed up when they said they would and did an excellent job. They were courteous and professional throughout the entire process. Work almost always looks good the day the contractor leaves. The real test is how it is holding up a year later. Though it hasn't quite been a year, we made it through the winter (which has always been a problem with our back door) and everything looks great nine months later.
Description of Work: Replaced the back door.

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
$2,000

Response from Country Living Construction Group, Inc.
Thank you for your kind review! Sincerely, Jim Stewart President

Angela E.
06/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
They were awesome, very professional and efficient.
Description of Work: They came to the military base and hung up my awards and metals in a very professional manner.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Response from Country Living Construction Group, Inc.
Thank you for your kind review Ms. [member name removed]!

Christina H.
04/2015
5.0
drywall, handyman service
  + 0 more
We were overall happy with the work that was done and would likely use Country Living Construction Group again for drywall needs. We felt Scott (who did the drywall work) was very thorough in his work and the hallway looks great. Jim (president - first contacted us, sent initial estimate and set up the appointment) was also very helpful and responsive. We were a little disappointed that what was estimated to take 10 hrs of work, took 13+ hrs, and cost more than expected... although that seems to be the norm in construction (from our experience!). Also in the initial walk-through of the hallway where the work would be done, Scott pointed out a bunch of things wrong with our new home (among other things, the size of our ceiling joists... which we can't change). We appreciated the expert opinion but weren't thrilled with the way it came across. All-in-all we were satisfied as the job that was done was high-quality and completed within a week or two of contacting Country Living. Thank you to both Jim & Scott for your services!
Description of Work: He prepped and put drywall up in all open areas that were exposed on the ceiling and walls in a newly opened interior hallway; he then taped, mudded, and sanded as well as added corner beads where necessary to repair the open areas and allow for proper priming and painting by us.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$814

JOHN B.
04/2015
5.0
drywall, handyman service, interior painters
  + 1 more
He was able to repair the drywall instead of replacing which was more efficient and was able to complete in the time frame specified including priming and painting the ceiling.
Description of Work: He repaired drywall water damage 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
$200

Arthur M.
04/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Good crew, good quality work. I was happy with what they did.
Description of Work: They installed cabinets in my garage & replaced cedar siding boards.

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

Charlotte D.
03/2015
5.0
flooring contractor, remodeling, home remodeling, plumbing
  + 2 more
As requested they removed the tub, and old vanity and installed a new shower with bench, new vanity, vanity top and flooring and painted the remaining walls. We had them do this work while we were on vacation since it was our main bathroom and we didn't want to be around for the construction and dirt. We had picked out all of the materials and had a meeting with the designer on the project and the head construction person before we left. There was some question regarding exactly what we had chosen for the vanity top. I had told them the supplier I was sent to in late December had made a note on his computer what slab we had picked out to be used for the top. They tried to contact the particular person I talked to before we left to clarify, but he was out of the office. The only information Country Living had about the vanity top was the material we had picked out early in the process, but we had changed our mind when we saw a new slab at the other supplier they sent us to. Unfortunately, the wrong top was installed. When Country Living had called to see how we liked the new bathroom, I told them about the vanity top being incorrect. He asked if I could meet him that afternoon at the suppliers to discuss the mistake. At that meeting I found the slab we had picked out again and after Country Living and the supplier discussed the problem, they had the correct slab cut and has now been installed and looks great. The workmanship that the Country Living team is outstanding. Their response to my calls is almost immediate if I had to leave a voicemail. All of the team that I have had to work with are all very professional, pleasant and always arrive when they say they would. Even with the mistake that was made on this project, they didn't hesitate to make it right and I really appreciate that. The only thing that I would recommend is that the design team and construction team are sure they have everything the client has asked for.
Description of Work: Remodeled main bathroom

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
$13,000

Glenn S.
02/2015
3.0
flooring contractor, remodeling, glass repair
  + 1 more
It didnt go well. It was one job but they came three different people and charged me a lot more than we agreed at first. Besides, they sent a different person who seemed a learner though he did a good job.When I complained ,they said they had done a much greater job than agreed. However, the job was well done. They also kept communicating.
Description of Work: They did remodeling in general. They put down some glasses and mirrors. They put up tiles and worked on the ceiling.They also put up a shelf for me.

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


Response from Country Living Construction Group, Inc.
Project was in a small business, using used product, reinstalling parts taken out by others, so it was difficult to complete without problems. Ceiling work required 2 men, which made it look like one person was not very busy, but was a safety issue. The client added several projects over and above original contracted work and we only charged the actual time and material. We did adjust the price when the Client complained about the price.

Clark S.
01/2015
5.0
drywall, handyman service
  + 0 more
Very good. They paid great attention to detail and showed up on time.
Description of Work: They repaired some drywall and fixed the top of a half wall.

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

Charlotte D.
01/2015
5.0
handyman service, remodeling, ceramic tile, electrician, lighting
  + 3 more
Went well, I think the project was a little more difficult than they had first anticipated. Brought in more workers to help to get the project completed in a decent time frame. They checked with me regarding the new products that they purchased before installing. They kept me informed of what was going on at all times.They arrived every day exactly when they said they would and cleaned up most of the dust and debris when they were finished.
Description of Work: Painted old wood paneling, took down old ceiling tiles and replaced with new, took down old floresent lights and replaced with new pot lights, took out old heating vents and replaced with new and changed out light switch.

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
$3,000

Response from Country Living Construction Group, Inc.
We appreciate great Clients like the [name removed]. As in all our projects, we bend over backwards to give the best project possible. We start the [name removed] bath in two weeks!

David R.
01/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
It went very well. I paid probably a few hundred extra apart from the big deal of $319. There were no unexpected issues that occurred. They did a good job. Although it took a little time to finish the job but it was because of the shutters that I ordered, then he had to paint it in his place and we had to schedule when he?s coming out. The entire job when he was here lasted a few hours. He got it done. I am very satisfied with them. They did a good job.
Description of Work: I purchased the big deal of Country Living Construction Group. They did some shutters which they hung in the house, on the top windows and also painted and treated the garage doors with the same colors as the shutters. They hung up the shutters and had to get up to secure them.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$519

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