4.6 
520 *The Angi rating for Carpentry companies in Lake Forest, IL is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Carpentry needs.
*The HomeAdvisor rating for Carpentry companies in Lake Forest, IL is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Carpentry needs.
Last update on November 07, 2025
Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"THE BEST! They were incredible communicative and did excellent work! I would recommend them to anyone looking for any carpentry work. Kind, hardworking, and get the job done!"
Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Clean efficient and great price to repair our deck damaged by a tree falling."
+51
Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They added a dormer to my house and did a great job. Framed, sided, roofed, and added gutters. They cleaned up everyday, laid down floor protections, and showed up everyday they were supposed to. I would definitely use them again"
Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2024
Small jobs welcome
Offers commercial services
"Jose did wonderful cabinetry work for us, refacing the doors on a built in wardrobe, building a new attached bookshelf unit, and combining them seamlessly. He was very communicative, flexible, and responsive. Would definitely recommend."
+2
Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Eric transformed my basement for me and did an amazing job!! He removed my old carpet, installed the tile floor and painted as well. Professional, skilled and even got the job done on a tight time frame for me. Awesome work. Thank you!"
+41
Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Overall Builders did a great job. Extremely professional, timely, very neat, and fantastic communication!! I would highly recommend Overall Builders."
+47
Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"This was an excellent experience from start to finish. They contacted me immediately and scheduled an appointment to come out and look at what I was looking to do. After understanding my needs they created a design suggestion and I loved it, they sent me the design and price quote and once I signed off on it they contacted me to schedule the installation. They kept in contact with me, sent me the installers name and my installers showed up on time, was done in 45 minutes, they completely cleaned up and were very professional, polite and easy to work with. I was very happy and I would highly recommend them."
+29
Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I felt confident that they would do a good job. I was not on-site and left them alone in my condo to install the crown molding. They did keep in contact with me via text with questions and pictures. They were true professionals! They did an excellent job!!"
+59
Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2011
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"This company did an outstanding job on our custom closet project. Tammy, our designer, demonstrated a great understanding of spatial planning and took our storage needs into careful consideration when creating the design. The final result maximized functionality without sacrificing aesthetics. We are extremely pleased with the quality of the work and the professionalism of the entire team."
+8
Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The project turned out great. Cesar and the crew did a fantastic job. The did the whole house. If I ever need any work done I will have them do it for sure. They are trusting and show up when they say they will be there."
+28
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