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Last update on June 11, 2025
Contractors in Lake Forest
From demo to finish I work with the same energy to make the customer happy the same time I expect respect and communication
"Joshep and his team are great! Super high quality and excellent at communicating status and updates which is so hard to find these days. I would hire and use again and highly recommend!"
Rose G on May 2025
From demo to finish I work with the same energy to make the customer happy the same time I expect respect and communication
"Joshep and his team are great! Super high quality and excellent at communicating status and updates which is so hard to find these days. I would hire and use again and highly recommend!"
Rose G on May 2025
We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"They did a great job installing the balusters."
Stephen S on May 2025
We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"They did a great job installing the balusters."
Stephen S on May 2025
Tired of overpriced firms or no-show handymen? Your home is your life. Not just the next jobsite or work order. When it needs fixing or upgrading, you shouldn't have to choose between them. Not every project needs a crew of 20. And not every job should be DIY. As a veteran-owned company, we take pride in getting the job done the right way the first time. Whether it's storm-repair siding, a fresh bath facelift, or that "I'll get to it later" room, we finish on schedule and on budget. No shortcuts, no excuses. Your home deserves more than a contractor. It deserves a partner. Let's get that next project off your list.
Tired of overpriced firms or no-show handymen? Your home is your life. Not just the next jobsite or work order. When it needs fixing or upgrading, you shouldn't have to choose between them. Not every project needs a crew of 20. And not every job should be DIY. As a veteran-owned company, we take pride in getting the job done the right way the first time. Whether it's storm-repair siding, a fresh bath facelift, or that "I'll get to it later" room, we finish on schedule and on budget. No shortcuts, no excuses. Your home deserves more than a contractor. It deserves a partner. Let's get that next project off your list.
Let us work for you - customers love us! Englehardt Development, LLC was established in 2005 and has become one of the leading renovation companies in the Chicagoland area. We are a full, professional, general contracting company, providing the best and most cost effective prices for your home renovation. All of our fully licensed and insured contractors have 25+ years of experience and our expertise allows your home project to come in on time and on budget. We value our customers and love providing a service that makes our customers call us back time and time again. We appreciate the referrals that we receive from our customers as well. Let Englehardt Development, LLC help you achieve your Dream-Home today!
"Very knowledgeable an competent"
ADELE A on September 2023
Let us work for you - customers love us! Englehardt Development, LLC was established in 2005 and has become one of the leading renovation companies in the Chicagoland area. We are a full, professional, general contracting company, providing the best and most cost effective prices for your home renovation. All of our fully licensed and insured contractors have 25+ years of experience and our expertise allows your home project to come in on time and on budget. We value our customers and love providing a service that makes our customers call us back time and time again. We appreciate the referrals that we receive from our customers as well. Let Englehardt Development, LLC help you achieve your Dream-Home today!
"Very knowledgeable an competent"
ADELE A on September 2023
Platinum Touch is a Construction company that coordinates all aspects of General Contracting and conducts business with the highest level of integrity. We strive to provide personalized representation to our clients in pursuit of their individual needs and requirements. By working diligently with each and every project we are able to achieve our client's vision. We have strategic alliances with prominent companies in the industries and work diligently with governing authorities, architectural, engineering and environmental firms, to tailor our services to your individual needs and requirements.
"I hired Platinum Touch Industries LLC in the summer of 2018 for my first Fix and Flip remodel project and was impressed with their work. Vince and his team did a fantastic job from demo to cleanup to the finish touches per schedule. Vince was honest at front and very professional. Based on the Scope of Work I presented to him, we were all in the same page. Once milestones were completed within the Project Timeline, payment was made to him in a timely manner. Platinum is honest, reliable, and work ethic is impeccable. I was impressed with their work and demeanor, I hired them again the winter of 2018 for a minor remodel on one of my rental properties and in the Spring/Summer of 2019 for a Major Rehab on a Fix and Flip project in the Lombard area. I would recommend Platinum Touch Industries in all aspects for your Construction Project, whether it is a minor remodel to a major rehab. Thanks Vince and Bob for all you do. Keep up the Great Work!!!"
Glen S on May 2020
Platinum Touch is a Construction company that coordinates all aspects of General Contracting and conducts business with the highest level of integrity. We strive to provide personalized representation to our clients in pursuit of their individual needs and requirements. By working diligently with each and every project we are able to achieve our client's vision. We have strategic alliances with prominent companies in the industries and work diligently with governing authorities, architectural, engineering and environmental firms, to tailor our services to your individual needs and requirements.
"I hired Platinum Touch Industries LLC in the summer of 2018 for my first Fix and Flip remodel project and was impressed with their work. Vince and his team did a fantastic job from demo to cleanup to the finish touches per schedule. Vince was honest at front and very professional. Based on the Scope of Work I presented to him, we were all in the same page. Once milestones were completed within the Project Timeline, payment was made to him in a timely manner. Platinum is honest, reliable, and work ethic is impeccable. I was impressed with their work and demeanor, I hired them again the winter of 2018 for a minor remodel on one of my rental properties and in the Spring/Summer of 2019 for a Major Rehab on a Fix and Flip project in the Lombard area. I would recommend Platinum Touch Industries in all aspects for your Construction Project, whether it is a minor remodel to a major rehab. Thanks Vince and Bob for all you do. Keep up the Great Work!!!"
Glen S on May 2020
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of construction management and home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in custom home building, additions to existing structures and a variety of remodels and major renovations but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects utilizing a combined 40 years of commercial and residential building experience. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Everything started out fine but after a while no workers showed and the project was never finished"
Homeowner on March 2022
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of construction management and home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in custom home building, additions to existing structures and a variety of remodels and major renovations but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects utilizing a combined 40 years of commercial and residential building experience. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Everything started out fine but after a while no workers showed and the project was never finished"
Homeowner on March 2022
At Crafted by Cohen, we are dedicated to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold the highest standards of integrity, fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinct quality of service sets us apart from the rest. Our professionalism is rooted in our accurate knowledge of the trade and our exceptional skill. We are vigilant in safeguarding our customers' interests, making their concerns the foundation of our business.
"So far so good, almost completed; what was done so far, from site visit, estimate, follow-up communications, timely start, and work efficiently and competently accomplished, has all been excellent. "
Rob L on May 2025
At Crafted by Cohen, we are dedicated to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold the highest standards of integrity, fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinct quality of service sets us apart from the rest. Our professionalism is rooted in our accurate knowledge of the trade and our exceptional skill. We are vigilant in safeguarding our customers' interests, making their concerns the foundation of our business.
"So far so good, almost completed; what was done so far, from site visit, estimate, follow-up communications, timely start, and work efficiently and competently accomplished, has all been excellent. "
Rob L on May 2025
Here at Quintessential Renovations, Inc., we are a father and son owned and operated company with a strong personal outlook on everything we do. We have a 16,000 sqft custom cabinet manufacturing facility & high end remodeling teams. Give us a call today for your free fast friendly estimate today. A house is where you live, eat and sleep. A home is where you find comfort in every room and where warm, familiar feelings fill you up every time you step inside. A house comes to life as you transform it into an extension of your own self. Quintessential Renovations, Inc. is all about the little things that turn your house into a home. Through our custom professional home remodeling services, we enable you to revisit the space you call home and create something spectacular. We are licensed, Bonded, and Insured throughout Lake County, Cook County, and the state of Wisconsin.
"The team at Quintessential Renovations Inc. did a fantastic job replacing the cabinets in my kitchen! I could not be happier! Highly recommend them! They had the best customer service, all of their workers were friendly, clean, on time, and highly respectful. They did all of the correct prep work on the job and they really respected my home and belongings. They used great drop cloths and covered everything! They did almost all of the work in just two days and the entire project was completed in less than a week. Their estimate was right on the money and they worked so hard to keep things right where I needed them to be financially. They came up with creative solutions to my storage needs, designed some cool new corner cabinets, and gave me the greatest deal on the top of the line countertops that I just rave about! Everyone who came into my house was well spoken, super polite, and efficient and knowledgeable. Huge shout out to Nick Lyons and his whole team at Lyons Cabinetry Solutions and to Alex Jensen, the wonderful General Contractor who helped modernize my kitchen. Everything about dealing with them was a pleasure. Their communication was top notch."
Jason B on December 2021
Here at Quintessential Renovations, Inc., we are a father and son owned and operated company with a strong personal outlook on everything we do. We have a 16,000 sqft custom cabinet manufacturing facility & high end remodeling teams. Give us a call today for your free fast friendly estimate today. A house is where you live, eat and sleep. A home is where you find comfort in every room and where warm, familiar feelings fill you up every time you step inside. A house comes to life as you transform it into an extension of your own self. Quintessential Renovations, Inc. is all about the little things that turn your house into a home. Through our custom professional home remodeling services, we enable you to revisit the space you call home and create something spectacular. We are licensed, Bonded, and Insured throughout Lake County, Cook County, and the state of Wisconsin.
"The team at Quintessential Renovations Inc. did a fantastic job replacing the cabinets in my kitchen! I could not be happier! Highly recommend them! They had the best customer service, all of their workers were friendly, clean, on time, and highly respectful. They did all of the correct prep work on the job and they really respected my home and belongings. They used great drop cloths and covered everything! They did almost all of the work in just two days and the entire project was completed in less than a week. Their estimate was right on the money and they worked so hard to keep things right where I needed them to be financially. They came up with creative solutions to my storage needs, designed some cool new corner cabinets, and gave me the greatest deal on the top of the line countertops that I just rave about! Everyone who came into my house was well spoken, super polite, and efficient and knowledgeable. Huge shout out to Nick Lyons and his whole team at Lyons Cabinetry Solutions and to Alex Jensen, the wonderful General Contractor who helped modernize my kitchen. Everything about dealing with them was a pleasure. Their communication was top notch."
Jason B on December 2021
At OCP Construction, Inc, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the needs of the consumer. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality; regardless of how large or small the job.
"James and his crew were easy to work with. Responded in a timely fashion leading up to the job, and showed up on time every day during the project. Offered advice where it was needed and answered questions when they came up. Finished on time and cleaned up before they left. As other projects come up, I plan I working with them again."
Alex T on March 2025
At OCP Construction, Inc, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the needs of the consumer. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality; regardless of how large or small the job.
"James and his crew were easy to work with. Responded in a timely fashion leading up to the job, and showed up on time every day during the project. Offered advice where it was needed and answered questions when they came up. Finished on time and cleaned up before they left. As other projects come up, I plan I working with them again."
Alex T on March 2025
At Cardona Services Inc., we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"workers easy to work with"
John B on November 2024
At Cardona Services Inc., we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"workers easy to work with"
John B on November 2024
FAQs for contractor service projects in Lake Forest, IL
Generally, general contractors charge between $50 and $150 hourly, though not every contractor charges by the hour. If charging based on the project, you can expect a markup of 10% to 20% of the construction cost. You can expect to pay between $300 and $500 daily if charged by the day.
General contractors are the ones that coordinate home construction projects. They are in charge of the day-to-day oversight of the subcontractors to ensure that the project is completed on time and to resolve problems as they arise. General contractors:
Complete pre-construction planning, both with the customer and crew
Provide realistic cost estimates
Develop construction timelines
Ensure deadlines are met
Acquire permits as needed
Purchase supplies and materials
Before hiring a general contractor for your home project, it’s a great idea to write down a list of questions to discuss with each prospect. Some example questions to get you started include:
Which types of insurance do you carry?
Can you provide a list of references?
What is the expected timeline for this project?
How will my project be supervised?
Will you hire subcontractors for the job?
What is the best way to communicate changes?
Will you obtain all of the required building permits?
While city and state laws vary on general contractor licensing requirements, hiring an unlicensed general contractor could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. Be sure to check our state licensing tool to review the local general contractor guidelines for your area.
As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:
The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check
Required to have applicable state and local licenses
Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review
Paying to advertise their services
Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi
Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.
Yes, most general contractors require a down payment for project completion. A reasonable down payment for a contractor is 10% to 25% of the total project cost, though that will vary based on project size and location. The down payment helps cover the upfront costs of materials and permits and helps ensure payment for the project at hand.
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