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Emerald Builders of Chicago

General Remodeling, Basement Remodeling, Homebuilders,

About us

Emerald Builders of Chicago believes in providing professional construction and remodeling services with excellent craftsmanship delivered with honesty and respect. We are a small company owned and operated by Brian Casey and Martin Doyle. This allows a hands on approach to your home remodeling or construction project so you will see us from the initial consultation and project design through the execution and final project completion. We will work closely with you to help meet your budget and make your remodeling or construction project dream come true. Don't hesitate to call Emerald Builders of Chicago, Inc. when you need affordable and dependable Downers Grove remodeling. We take pride in our attention to detail and commitment to your satisfaction. 3 employees. Uses subs for electrical & plumbing. Cost is determined by the job.No travel charges. No service fee. May contact through email.

Business highlights

19 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Remodeling Additions Bathrooms Basements Kitchens Room Additions Kitchen Remodeling Bathroom Remodeling Finish Basements

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.99 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
89%
4
0%
3
0%
2
11%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.4
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-9 of 9 reviews

Lisa M.
10/2014
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
Martin, Brian, and their crew did an amazing job! The addition turned out beautifully. Emerald Builders were professional in all areas and always responsive to our emails or phone calls. We will use Emerald Builders again. We feel so lucky to find such great people who truly care about the work they do.
Description of Work: Martin and Brian and their crew added a substantial addition to our house including a 20x20 great room with a fire place, a full bathroom, and a laundry 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
$57,000

Sheila L.
05/2014
5.0
basement remodeling
  + -1 more
They're fine. They did a good job. I liked the fact that they came everyday and that the same person came. Their pricing was reasonable for what they did. They were expensive but they were worth it. They cleaned up everyday.
Description of Work: I used the services of Emerald Builders of Chicago. They did basement remodeling.

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

Sheila L.
08/2012
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
They are excellent. I would rate them A plus.
Description of Work: Emerald Builders of Chicago are currently doing a basement remodel for us.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kimber C.
05/2012
5.0
contractors, electrician, flooring contractor, picture framing, heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, remodeling, siding, replacement windows, home builders, interior painters, basement remodeling
  + 10 more
We were considering an addition to our home and reached out to Emerald Builders for a bid. They were doing a 2nd story addition on a neighboring home and I noticed they were on the job every day and the job seemed to be completed in a reasonable timeframe. When I called they took the time to learn about our project and promptly followed up with some times to come by for a walk-thru. They completed the walk-thru and provided a detailed quote about 2 weeks later. They came by the house to meet with us to go over the quote, answer questions and basically give us a run down of how they thought the job would go. Their pricing was very competitive and they were really professional. I really appreciated how they spoke to me like a person and not like a and quot;homeownerand quot; who didn't have a clue about construction, as some of the other GC's did. In the end we decided not to move forward with the project right now. However, based on my experience I would recommend them to friends.
Description of Work: Addition to the side of our home, all 3 floors (basement, main and second). Additional work would include front porch, kitchen remodel and new floors on the main level.

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

Steve P.
11/2011
5.0
remodeling, home builders
  + 0 more
It went well. some delays but over all I am satisfied.
Description of Work: the house was damaged due to a car collision. the brick wall was pushed and had to be removed and relaid. the wall needed to be repaired inside because of the car entering the house. Drywall and painting needed to be done. The wall was completed to my satisfaction. the facia on the eave was redone and the downspouts were replaced. New trim was added to make it look more professinoal. The walls inside were finished and repainted and look good.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$19,000

Rita F.
12/2010
2.0
home builders
  + -1 more
The guy came to give an estimate and he never followed through. I spent time with him and talked about the project. He totally blew me off. The guy seemed like he had been doing work for a long time. He also seemed that he liked what he was doing. He just never followed through with me.
Description of Work: I consulted with this company for a building project.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0


Response from Emerald Builders of Chicago
Emerald Builders' salesman attempted to contact the potential client with 3 follow up phone calls as well as an e-mail in order to set a presentation appointment. After 3 unreturned calls and 1 e-mail message we assume the homeowner is no longer interested in having their project completed. After we spent hours working on an estimate for the homeowner we never got the oportunity to present the proposed project to the homeowner.

Mary Lou M.
02/2009
5.0
contractors, flooring contractor, remodeling, home builders, interior painters, basement remodeling
  + 4 more
Excellent, trustworthy men.
Description of Work: Emerald Builders came in with an estimate to finish our basement. They did a wonderful job. They did the whole basement themselves except for the drywall. They were on time each day and did an excellent job. They take pride in their work and always do everything according to code. They do not cut corners. They did the electric, the framing, the drywall, the painting, flooring and all the things I forgot. The basement was ready to be lived in when they were through.

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
$75,000

KEN K.
09/2007
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They have done anything that I needed since we started using them. We own an apartment building as well and they will do odd jobs around there for us as well. I am very pleased and would recommend them because of the responsiveness of their crew.
Description of Work: They installed an under tile heating system in a 12 x 16 foot area in my 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

KEN K.
03/2007
5.0
picture framing, remodeling, siding, replacement windows, interior painters, doors, basement remodeling
  + 5 more
The estimate was more than I had anticipated, but they were willing to work with me on the payout schedule. The project started on time and went very well. I added some additional work to the project and they were fair about the additional charges. The communication was good and the quality of the work was very good. Out of all of the contractors I have ever dealt with, Martin and Brian have been the best. They are fair, honest, easy to get a hold of, clean up every day and take pride in a job well done.
Description of Work: There were several projects completed in a 4-flat. They involved partial demolition of a basement, installing a new ceiling, drywall, painting, constructing new storage lockers, repairs to a building foundation, several electrical projects interior and exterior, removal of old windows and installation of new glass block, removing old doors and installing new doors, removal and replacement of garage siding, and some plumbing work.

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
$16,500

    Contact information

    1404 Ashbury Dr, Lemont, IL 60439

    http://www.emeraldbuilderschicago.net/

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    Service Categories

    General Remodeling,
    Basement Remodeling,
    Homebuilders,
    Interior Painting,
    Windows,
    Siding,
    Heating and Air Conditioning,
    Framing,
    Flooring Sales and Installation,
    Unfinished Carpentry,
    Doors,
    Plumbing

    FAQ

    Emerald Builders of Chicago is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
    Emerald Builders of Chicago accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, Emerald Builders of Chicago offers free project estimates.
    No, Emerald Builders of Chicago does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Emerald Builders of Chicago does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Emerald Builders of Chicago does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, Emerald Builders of Chicago offers warranties.
    Emerald Builders of Chicago offers the following services: Remodeling Additions Bathrooms Basements Kitchens Room Additions Kitchen Remodeling Bathroom Remodeling Finish Basements

    Contact information

    1404 Ashbury Dr, Lemont, IL 60439

    http://www.emeraldbuilderschicago.net/