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• 4.6

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  DESIGNfirst Builders LLC

  Itasca, IL

  

  

  Super Service

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  Business Description:

  DESIGNfirst Builders is a premier Chicago home remodeling company and all-inclusive design/build firm located in Itasca. We specialize in kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, basement remodeling and basement finishing as well as home additions, room additions and design. Serving all of Chicagoland we have over 100 years combined experience and are dedicated to simplifying the renovation process and building sophisticated spaces that add value to your home or business. We will also build y..
  Recent Review:

  3.0

  A mixed review—great final product, terrible process. We were incredibly upfront about our budget and our priorities. We explained that the contract absolutely needed to come in below $40,000—knowing that there would be change orders and unexpected costs along the way that would likely increase that number. After some back and forth, Matt came back with some options—it came in at $47,000 but then he broke out a few "extras,", we could get it under $40,000. These “extras” were not important to us, so we were thrilled! I was out of the country at the time, but Matt told my wife that we needed to sign before a certain date (and put down a deposit) to “lock in the price” and that when I came back, if there were issues with the design we could revisit that with no penalty—which ended up not being true at all. A few problems occurred almost immediately. As we looked at the floor plans they had drawn up, we couldn’t quite understand how they fit this extra bathroom into our space.- Turns out, they didn’t measure correctly and added two feet of floor space to our upstairs. So we just asked for our money back. We circled back to our conversations with Matt about the fact that we could get a refund if the plans didn’t work out. He says that is not an option. The director of sales, Kevin, calls us and we explain. He defends Matt, tells us we want “luxury items” and that is not realistic for our price, We explain we want our money back—he says that is not an option. So we start over, use the 4th bedroom like originally planned, tell him the priorities that we told Matt, and we go back to the architects. Kevin says, “We can definitely do this for under $40,000.” So we keep walking down the road, similar things happen, but not to the same extent. Our numbers starts creeping again. We show the architect the e-mail I had from Kevin saying we can do this for under $40,000 and just like that, they take off $7,000 instantly. Why couldn’t have we done that before? We finally got to a place with a good plan and we were happy with the scope of work they were going to do, so we started. Our project manger really struggled. I would say 75% of the time she was on site it was to collect a check. Lastly, we have the change orders. We get that there are unforeseen costs go into construction. The problem is, some of the change orders were for things that were out in the open. On a load bearing wall, the change order came 2 weeks after the work was done (most of the change orders came after the work was already done— which was entirely different than the process they laid out at the beginning) and was pretty high. $1,700 to put in a small header. They told me that if I didn’t pay for these change orders, that the contractors were not going to get paid. He literally said, “You are taking money out of Oliver’s pocket if you don’t approve this change order…” I could go on but at the end of the day, we love our master bath/closet. We REALLY enjoyed working with Rod—our architect. But overall--rough, rough process. Update: After my review, I received a call from the owner, Dan. We spoke at length about the project and he was very apologetic. He learned some things about our project that he previously did not know and I was able to expand on our experience to help him better understand some of the challenges. He was grateful for the feedback and assured me that the entire team is doing a debrief of our project to prevent some of these mistakes from happening again. Specifically, he mentioned that the "change order" process will be tightened up to avoid confusion for the home owner. I really enjoyed my conversation with Dan and it meant a lot to me that he reached out. If Design First indeed addresses some of these issues, I would have no problem recommending them or using them for a future project.

  Andy K.
• 5.0

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  North Village Companies

  Mount Prospect, IL

  

  

  Super Service

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  Business Description:

  North Village Companies is reinventing construction. From large scale renovations and remodels to the simplest handyman projects, out team of over 40 trade professionals is there to help every step of the way. The process starts with our amazing office management team who will help coordinate your free in home estimate or handyman request. Our project development team will meet with you and help turn your ideas into your dream project. The project development team will get you ready for c..
  Recent Review:

  5.0

  It went perfectly, and the problem was solved.

  Michael R.
• 5.0

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  Logan Werx Construction Corp

  Loves Park, IL

  
  Business Description:

  Logan Werx Construction is an innovative leader in our industry. We are a Full service contractor that specializes in all phases of remodeling with over 15 years experience in various trades including Electrical, Plumbing, Painting, cabinet custom build and install, flooring (tile, hardwood flooring, laminate, vinyl, carpet), carpentry, Custom shower builds, Stone Countertops Fabrication and install, and much more. What this means for the client is not having to worry about dealing with mul..
  Recent Review:

  5.0

  They were good, on time and they are the only one who get back for the project since I called a few service provider. They were perfect.

  Victor R.
• 5.0

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  The James Construction Group Inc

  Wilmette, IL

  
  Business Description:

  The James Group has been building luxury homes in the Chicagoland area for over 14 years. We are committed to making your dream home a reality through an easy, no-hassle experience. Whether you're looking to renovate or build from the ground up, we work with integrity, high quality standards, and an unsurpassed passion for creating your perfect home
  Recent Review:

  5.0

  Simply put, I could not recommend them enough. They were flexible and made the process easy. As this was our first rehab, this one took 18+ months due to legal and zoning. Throughout the entire process, James Construction group was happy to wait and consult as needed. I feel many companies may have moved on during this lull in our project and left us out. Once we finally got all the right paper work, they moved very quickly to rehab our house. All the while, we lived in the basement. Every contractor that came through for them was very nice and kept things as clean as possible (construction is always going to be dusty to a degree). As for the finishing, they made that easy too by allowing us to pick the big design elements but handled most of the "small finishes" that go overlooked but are a massive headache for the home owner. For example, baseboard trim was something we weren't very passionate about and let the company match up to our style - it looked great! With any construction project, there's bound to be change orders. James Construction was always flexible, assisting in anyway they could. We had an extra last-minute bath remodel that they team executed flawlessly, even though many of the contractors that were needed for the project had already done their jobs on the bigger parts of the houses. With the finished product, we couldn't be happier. If you have a rehab or want to upgrade, this is the right company for you. They're budget friendly, too

  Drew C.
• 4.5

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  A P Builder & General Contractor LLC

  Hoffman Estates, IL
  Business Description:

  We are a family owned and operated company; with every phase of design, building and community development under the skilled guidance of a family member. At A.P. Builder & General Contractor, our business is more than building. Our business is building a better quality of life for our residents, respecting the communities in which we build and demonstrating a concern for the landscape we change. These qualities combine to comprise a thirty-year tradition of family commitment to excellence in ..
  Recent Review:

  5.0

  We recently had our two main bathrooms remodeled by A P Builder (Owner is Angelo). We are totally thrilled with the end results of these projects. Angelo was involved in every phase of the project, many times offering valuable suggestions that we had not thought about. The work was done while paying attention to every detail, no matter how large or small. If and when there was a “glitch”, it was dealt with promptly and completely to our satisfaction. I would highly recommend Angelo and his company for future work at our home. Bravo to A.P. Builders and Angelo for a JOB WELL DONE

  Nancy N.
• 5.0

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  Old School Renovations Inc.

  Waukegan, IL

  
  Business Description:

  Home Remodeling & New Construction
  Recent Review:

  5.0

  I was very happy with him. He was honest. He was very skilled. He got the job done quickly. He cleaned up after himself.

  Ted L.
• 5.0

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  Villa Construction & Development, Inc.

  Schiller Park, IL

  
  Business Description:

  Leave the heavy duty work for us. All you have to do is hang your memories on the wall!1 We have been in business for over 15 years in the Chicagoland area. Customers are always emphasized in effective planning, as they are a part of the project team collaboration. We believe in transparent client communication and work according to the customer's needs and preferences
  Recent Review:

  5.0

  Very smooth and problem less. I was pleasantly surprised on the entire ordeal. Quality is unquestionable. Highly recommended.

  Norbert L.
• 5.0

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  Anthony Vincent Construction

  Mundelein, IL

  

  
  Business Description:

  We at Anthony Vincent Construction promise to deliver not only, a professionally finished project but, we will help you make the right choices for your designs and guide you through the entire process. We believe it is important for our clients to understand what goes on during the course of even the smallest of projects, from a small basement finish to a custom built home we promise to be courteous, clean an organized, dependable and stay within your budget
  Recent Review:

  5.0

  Tony and his team, primarily Carlos and Chuck, did an exceptional job remodeling our home. Tony has a great eye for design/details, keeps the project on budget and the results are superior! We would highly recommend him

  Mike P.
• 5.0

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  V & R Design-Build LLC

  Michigan City, IN
  Business Description:

  With over 11 years of remodeling and architectural experience, we are here to help you with any remodeling needs you may have. We also provide a discount for senior citizens and military.
  Recent Review:

  5.0

  Courtney did an excellent job. It is beyond beautiful. I would truly recommend him.

  Toni B.
• 4.9

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  Estes Builders Inc

  Chicago, IL

  
  Business Description:

  Our specialty is City of Chicago Porch Violation corrections. Our services include: - Free estimates - Architectural and structural design - Expediting a permit - Construction of commercial and residential porch systems Porch Builders also build: - Porch Enclosures - Custom Decks - Rooftop decks - Pergolas - Balconies and Stairs Estes Builders, Inc. was founded by licensed General Contractor Adam Lesniakowski, in 2002.We are a young and very energetic company with a strong engineering backgro..
  Recent Review:

  5.0

  Professional, responsive, quick, and thorough. The porch looks great, they were totally patient with our million questions, and we would absolutely hire them again.

  Laura B.