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Great Lakes Builders Inc

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Great Lakes Builders Inc

4.95(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
1946 years of experience

SUPER SERVICE AWARD WINNER 12 CONSECUTIVE YEARS. Great Lakes Builders is a structural contractor that specializes in protecting the value of existing properties through its “Structural Repair and Remediation” services and in adding value to existing properties through its “Structural Alterations” services. Great Lakes Builders has been providing "Structural Solutions" for residential, commercial and industrial properties since 1949. Great Lakes Builders provides Structural Engineering referrals to Homeowners and Building owners that require structural engineering services. Note: The phone numbers listed for Great Lakes Builders on Angi are all office landline phones so do not text us on these numbers.

"Their crew showed up on time, worked steadily on our job, explained what they were doing, got the job done on time, and cleaned up after themselves. Polite and professional the whole way. This is the second time we've used Great Lakes and would happily use them again, as well as recommend them to others."

Scott B on September 2025

SUPER SERVICE AWARD WINNER 12 CONSECUTIVE YEARS. Great Lakes Builders is a structural contractor that specializes in protecting the value of existing properties through its “Structural Repair and Remediation” services and in adding value to existing properties through its “Structural Alterations” services. Great Lakes Builders has been providing "Structural Solutions" for residential, commercial and industrial properties since 1949. Great Lakes Builders provides Structural Engineering referrals to Homeowners and Building owners that require structural engineering services. Note: The phone numbers listed for Great Lakes Builders on Angi are all office landline phones so do not text us on these numbers.

"Their crew showed up on time, worked steadily on our job, explained what they were doing, got the job done on time, and cleaned up after themselves. Polite and professional the whole way. This is the second time we've used Great Lakes and would happily use them again, as well as recommend them to others."

Scott B on September 2025


"Excellent honest work!"

Nick O on August 2024

Structural Design Corporation (SDC) is a licensed consulting engineering firm located in Libertyville, Illinois. We have been providing engineering & inspection services since 1979. We are a licensed design firm in the state of Illinois.

"Excellent honest work!"

Nick O on August 2024


"I've used Domicile Consulting for several homes, after initially finding the company on Angie's List. Dan Cullen is exceptionally knowledgeable, objective and insightful. Prices are reasonable and well worth the investment. Dan takes copious pictures and compiles them in a handy report with recommendations. Highly recommended."

Christopher C on January 2020

CALL or TEXT US at 312.488.1461. Additional contact Owner Mark Hughes at [email protected]; [email protected].

"I've used Domicile Consulting for several homes, after initially finding the company on Angie's List. Dan Cullen is exceptionally knowledgeable, objective and insightful. Prices are reasonable and well worth the investment. Dan takes copious pictures and compiles them in a handy report with recommendations. Highly recommended."

Christopher C on January 2020


Thrifty Nickel Handyman & Roofing Inc.

4.96(
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Thrifty Nickel Handyman & Roofing Inc.

4.96(
24
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Thrifty Nickel Handyman & Roofing, Inc. is a company that can build, repair and maintain virtually any residential, industrial or commercial property. From designing the project, through the entire time you occupy the property, our goal is to make sure our customers enjoy their space. Our mission is to combine quality materials with superior service, at reasonable prices, so we can provide our customers with an attractive and functional property they can be proud of. We accomplish our goal by operating with integrity and honesty. We are able to meet project schedules and budgets. We maintain a high level of trust and professionalism with our relationships with customers, suppliers, and contractors. Thrifty Nickel has been in the trades for nearly 20 years

"Shirley Barker 5 reviews 2 months ago I was so very pleased with this company From start to finish it was excellent and affordable. The employees were so nice and efficient. … More Tim Leslie 11 reviews·6 photos 4 months ago Thrifty Nickel Handyman has gone above and beyond with every project we've thrown their way, from a ceiling fan install where there wasn't one previously, adding trim under our new counter tops, replacing a side access garage door to even responding to random texts I send their way for help! You can't go wrong with these guys! Marcin Garus 1 review 3 months ago World class service from the start to the end! Head above competition in every aspect of roof replacement journey. Right people, right process, right price! Without a doubt a right decision! Beth Johanson 4 reviews 3 years ago We had our master bathroom re modeled completely. I can’t say enough about this company. Joe the owner is great, fair and visits everyday. Nancy, the project manger was so helpful and did so much to help me with the project. The guys … More marsh neff Local Guide·71 reviews·18 photos 10 months ago WHO YA GONNA CALL.? PLEASE CALL THESE GUYS! JUST DO IT, NOW! After 50 years in the construction trades and owning my own business for 27, I am impressed with the quality of work, the speed of returning calls, their … More Jeff Shervey 2 reviews a year ago Thanks to Joe and Nancy for your help. And special thanks to Johnny, Jeff, Israel, Angel and Victor. A special group of people. Beautiful workmanship and terrific guys. Was a great experience. New bathroom, kitchen, interior painting, new floors. Everything is just beautiful. Couldn't be more pleased. … More Ali Heidecke 6 reviews·2 photos 3 years ago Joe and his team were phenomenal during the entire process of building out my spa. The work is top notch! Joe pays close attention to the smallest details and the work of his team reflects this. Joe was so great at explaining things and … More Mario Moreno Local Guide·13 reviews·5 photos 2 years ago These guys are simply the best! In my past experience, having our home repaired or remodeled has always been a stressful time and now with our shower leaking we were dreading have it fixed. I contacted a few. Companies in the area and Joe … More Anna 6 reviews·1 photo 2 years ago Guys do a pretty good job, especially Israel. He did our bathrooms, kitchen floors and painted rooms in the house. But communication with Nancy (supervisor) was terrible. She was extremely rude, misinformed us about colors for ceramic tile … More Photo 1 in review by Anna Linda Snider Local Guide·17 reviews 2 years ago Promised and delivered on everything. Totally remodeled my tiny bathroom that I needed help to get into and out of the bath to a shower I can enjoy. Plus I have a new tall toilet, reinforced floors a 36 door wide enough to get thru with my … More Edward Werdell 4 reviews·7 photos 3 years ago Fantastic experience! Highly recommend for anyone looking to remodel their home. Joe and his team were a pleasure to work with. Great communication throughout the entire project, very professional, completed the project on time and the … More Holly Elderworth 7 reviews a year ago I highly recommend Thriftynickel for all your construction needs home or business. They are honest, professional, timely, and provide high quality results. We use them for all our construction needs in the salon and at home. You won’t be disappointed choosing them! … More lin caliendo 5 reviews 3 years ago We are THRILLED with the work we had done by Thrifty. They gave me my dream kitchen! All of the people who contributed to the overhaul were so pleasant and professional. We will absolutely be having them come back to work with us again. We highly recommend you do too! … More Ben 8 reviews·1 photo 3 years ago A+ service! Nancy and the crew were very professional, on time, and did a great job replacing my roof and siding! I would highly recommend Thrifty Nickel to family and friends. … More 1 Chris Diaz 9 reviews 7 years ago Called to setup an appt for work at my home, called the number and talked to a nice gentlemen and was told to contact the main office called the main office spoke to a young lady and was told that she needed to confirm as to when she could … More 6 deb lakin 2 reviews 2 years ago Joe was amazing! Answered the phone immediately- came out on same day and accomplished the task quickly and to my great satisfaction. Will definitely use them again! … More Jacob Shipley 5 reviews 5 years ago Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. Jeff the carpenter does A+ work. Highly recommended company to use for home remodeling. Cherie Hunt 5 reviews 5 years ago I've used this company on several occasions for everything from hanging blinds to cleaning gutters. Always polite, professional, and leave everything neat and clean. Will continue to use this company in the future. Terry Szawlowski Local Guide·49 reviews·6 photos 4 years ago Wonderful! Joe is now officially my go to handyman! He was so incredibly understanding and was totally helpful. As someone with a disability, it's really nice to find someone that helpful. … More 1 Holly Kuhn 2 reviews a year ago Replacement of my garage door opener. Picked up the new opener, ceiling and exterior lighting. Fabulous! … More Mel Davenport 7 reviews·6 photos 5 days ago New So thankful for the professionalism and knowledge the Thrifty Nickel Handyman team provided in updating our kitchen plumbing and electrical to install new appliances. They responded quickly and put together a plan to work around a very tight delivery timeline and all of the last minute adjustments needed to make things go right. The quality of work, peace of mind that everything is done correctly and confidence in our team all came at a reasonable price. Refreshing to deal with a company that cares about their customers' satisfaction, not just how much they can charge. You don't always get what you pay for, especially with the companies that have to pay for all that marketing. You'll get so much more when you call the Thrifty Nickel Handyman family, I know they'll always be our first call. Thank you Joe, Jeff, Victor and Nancy for all you do! Larry, Melisa and Kyra"

Larry D on November 2024

Thrifty Nickel Handyman & Roofing, Inc. is a company that can build, repair and maintain virtually any residential, industrial or commercial property. From designing the project, through the entire time you occupy the property, our goal is to make sure our customers enjoy their space. Our mission is to combine quality materials with superior service, at reasonable prices, so we can provide our customers with an attractive and functional property they can be proud of. We accomplish our goal by operating with integrity and honesty. We are able to meet project schedules and budgets. We maintain a high level of trust and professionalism with our relationships with customers, suppliers, and contractors. Thrifty Nickel has been in the trades for nearly 20 years

"Shirley Barker 5 reviews 2 months ago I was so very pleased with this company From start to finish it was excellent and affordable. The employees were so nice and efficient. … More Tim Leslie 11 reviews·6 photos 4 months ago Thrifty Nickel Handyman has gone above and beyond with every project we've thrown their way, from a ceiling fan install where there wasn't one previously, adding trim under our new counter tops, replacing a side access garage door to even responding to random texts I send their way for help! You can't go wrong with these guys! Marcin Garus 1 review 3 months ago World class service from the start to the end! Head above competition in every aspect of roof replacement journey. Right people, right process, right price! Without a doubt a right decision! Beth Johanson 4 reviews 3 years ago We had our master bathroom re modeled completely. I can’t say enough about this company. Joe the owner is great, fair and visits everyday. Nancy, the project manger was so helpful and did so much to help me with the project. The guys … More marsh neff Local Guide·71 reviews·18 photos 10 months ago WHO YA GONNA CALL.? PLEASE CALL THESE GUYS! JUST DO IT, NOW! After 50 years in the construction trades and owning my own business for 27, I am impressed with the quality of work, the speed of returning calls, their … More Jeff Shervey 2 reviews a year ago Thanks to Joe and Nancy for your help. And special thanks to Johnny, Jeff, Israel, Angel and Victor. A special group of people. Beautiful workmanship and terrific guys. Was a great experience. New bathroom, kitchen, interior painting, new floors. Everything is just beautiful. Couldn't be more pleased. … More Ali Heidecke 6 reviews·2 photos 3 years ago Joe and his team were phenomenal during the entire process of building out my spa. The work is top notch! Joe pays close attention to the smallest details and the work of his team reflects this. Joe was so great at explaining things and … More Mario Moreno Local Guide·13 reviews·5 photos 2 years ago These guys are simply the best! In my past experience, having our home repaired or remodeled has always been a stressful time and now with our shower leaking we were dreading have it fixed. I contacted a few. Companies in the area and Joe … More Anna 6 reviews·1 photo 2 years ago Guys do a pretty good job, especially Israel. He did our bathrooms, kitchen floors and painted rooms in the house. But communication with Nancy (supervisor) was terrible. She was extremely rude, misinformed us about colors for ceramic tile … More Photo 1 in review by Anna Linda Snider Local Guide·17 reviews 2 years ago Promised and delivered on everything. Totally remodeled my tiny bathroom that I needed help to get into and out of the bath to a shower I can enjoy. Plus I have a new tall toilet, reinforced floors a 36 door wide enough to get thru with my … More Edward Werdell 4 reviews·7 photos 3 years ago Fantastic experience! Highly recommend for anyone looking to remodel their home. Joe and his team were a pleasure to work with. Great communication throughout the entire project, very professional, completed the project on time and the … More Holly Elderworth 7 reviews a year ago I highly recommend Thriftynickel for all your construction needs home or business. They are honest, professional, timely, and provide high quality results. We use them for all our construction needs in the salon and at home. You won’t be disappointed choosing them! … More lin caliendo 5 reviews 3 years ago We are THRILLED with the work we had done by Thrifty. They gave me my dream kitchen! All of the people who contributed to the overhaul were so pleasant and professional. We will absolutely be having them come back to work with us again. We highly recommend you do too! … More Ben 8 reviews·1 photo 3 years ago A+ service! Nancy and the crew were very professional, on time, and did a great job replacing my roof and siding! I would highly recommend Thrifty Nickel to family and friends. … More 1 Chris Diaz 9 reviews 7 years ago Called to setup an appt for work at my home, called the number and talked to a nice gentlemen and was told to contact the main office called the main office spoke to a young lady and was told that she needed to confirm as to when she could … More 6 deb lakin 2 reviews 2 years ago Joe was amazing! Answered the phone immediately- came out on same day and accomplished the task quickly and to my great satisfaction. Will definitely use them again! … More Jacob Shipley 5 reviews 5 years ago Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. Jeff the carpenter does A+ work. Highly recommended company to use for home remodeling. Cherie Hunt 5 reviews 5 years ago I've used this company on several occasions for everything from hanging blinds to cleaning gutters. Always polite, professional, and leave everything neat and clean. Will continue to use this company in the future. Terry Szawlowski Local Guide·49 reviews·6 photos 4 years ago Wonderful! Joe is now officially my go to handyman! He was so incredibly understanding and was totally helpful. As someone with a disability, it's really nice to find someone that helpful. … More 1 Holly Kuhn 2 reviews a year ago Replacement of my garage door opener. Picked up the new opener, ceiling and exterior lighting. Fabulous! … More Mel Davenport 7 reviews·6 photos 5 days ago New So thankful for the professionalism and knowledge the Thrifty Nickel Handyman team provided in updating our kitchen plumbing and electrical to install new appliances. They responded quickly and put together a plan to work around a very tight delivery timeline and all of the last minute adjustments needed to make things go right. The quality of work, peace of mind that everything is done correctly and confidence in our team all came at a reasonable price. Refreshing to deal with a company that cares about their customers' satisfaction, not just how much they can charge. You don't always get what you pay for, especially with the companies that have to pay for all that marketing. You'll get so much more when you call the Thrifty Nickel Handyman family, I know they'll always be our first call. Thank you Joe, Jeff, Victor and Nancy for all you do! Larry, Melisa and Kyra"

Larry D on November 2024


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Homestead Improvements Inc

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Homestead Improvements Inc

4.95(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Founded in 1993, Homestead Improvements Inc. grew from a simple handyman service to a licensed general contractor through word-of-mouth referrals. We are able to take on jobs of all sizes and types, with complete customer satisfaction as our goal. With over 20 years in the business, Homestead Improvements has put together a professional group of architects, designers, and subcontractors to make your remodeling or building experience remarkable. Check us out on the web at. homesteadimprovementsinc.com Follow us on Facebook too!!!

Founded in 1993, Homestead Improvements Inc. grew from a simple handyman service to a licensed general contractor through word-of-mouth referrals. We are able to take on jobs of all sizes and types, with complete customer satisfaction as our goal. With over 20 years in the business, Homestead Improvements has put together a professional group of architects, designers, and subcontractors to make your remodeling or building experience remarkable. Check us out on the web at. homesteadimprovementsinc.com Follow us on Facebook too!!!


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MB Design & Build

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MB Design & Build

4.77(
64
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Customers say: True professional
2002 years of experience

MB Design is a boutique architectural design and construction company offering personalized design and construction services tailored to maximize your budget. We specialize in Architectural/Interior design and Full Home renovations.

"If you are deciding between contractors, stop thinking about it and hire Martins, I promise you will be happy with your decision. It is hard for me to put into words what an unbelievable job Martins did with our built ins and how much I enjoyed working with him. My wife and I were nervous because we had never done any sort work on our home and finding Martins was a godsend. In all honesty we are very picky and sometimes hard to work with (just ask our wedding vendors haha) but I cannot think of one thing we would have change in our experience working with Martins and how the built ins turned out. He is very good at what he does and just a very honest guy that you can trust with your project. He cared about how everything would look and function almost more than we did if you can believe that. His attention to detail was impeccable and is exactly what you want when you are making a big change to your living space. Every one of our friends that come over are in awe of our new built ins. Martins is a true artist!"

Vadim V on May 2021

MB Design is a boutique architectural design and construction company offering personalized design and construction services tailored to maximize your budget. We specialize in Architectural/Interior design and Full Home renovations.

"If you are deciding between contractors, stop thinking about it and hire Martins, I promise you will be happy with your decision. It is hard for me to put into words what an unbelievable job Martins did with our built ins and how much I enjoyed working with him. My wife and I were nervous because we had never done any sort work on our home and finding Martins was a godsend. In all honesty we are very picky and sometimes hard to work with (just ask our wedding vendors haha) but I cannot think of one thing we would have change in our experience working with Martins and how the built ins turned out. He is very good at what he does and just a very honest guy that you can trust with your project. He cared about how everything would look and function almost more than we did if you can believe that. His attention to detail was impeccable and is exactly what you want when you are making a big change to your living space. Every one of our friends that come over are in awe of our new built ins. Martins is a true artist!"

Vadim V on May 2021


Stan's Welding

4.74(
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Stan's Welding

4.74(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a small shop west of Chicago. We do all types of welding jobs. There is no job to big or to small for us. Cost is determined by the job. There is no travel charge. And We offer free estimates, so call us and let us at least bid on your job.

"Stan's did an excellent job communicating about this project and completing the work. They have a very professional office. They responded quickly to my request for a quote, work was scheduled and completed shortly thereafter. The work itself was great, I cannot even tell where they cut and replaced the posts that anchor the railing to the concrete."

Wayne W on March 2019

We are a small shop west of Chicago. We do all types of welding jobs. There is no job to big or to small for us. Cost is determined by the job. There is no travel charge. And We offer free estimates, so call us and let us at least bid on your job.

"Stan's did an excellent job communicating about this project and completing the work. They have a very professional office. They responded quickly to my request for a quote, work was scheduled and completed shortly thereafter. The work itself was great, I cannot even tell where they cut and replaced the posts that anchor the railing to the concrete."

Wayne W on March 2019


Safeguard Waterproofing - Ram Jack Illinois

4.51(
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Safeguard Waterproofing - Ram Jack Illinois

4.51(
65
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Customers say: Super punctual
1978 years of experience

Full waterproofing and foundation stabilization company that is family owned and operated since 1978. No contractors - we use only our trained employees. Fully licensed, bonded and insured. Dba: Ram Jack of Illinois. Additional fax: (630) 595-5377. Award winning. Uses licensed subcontractors for structural engineering.

"AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!! Here is a list so you can read everything we’ve been through with this company. Spent over $11,000 in 2020 to have interior drain tile and a landing drain connected to a new sump pump Had water enter through the doorway by the drain 3 times since 2020, with the most water coming inside September of 2022 Called Safeguard in September 2022. Safeguard refused to even check the system, sent us a quote for $1,800 more work to “fix us up” without even checking anything on our property Had a 3rd party company out to inspect the drain that Safeguard refused to check. Discovered they breached our contract and connected the drain to village stormwater tiling without our consent or the consent of the village. Have never received as much as an apology. Instead, Safeguard blamed us saying the drain was clogged with leaves, and that is why we flooded. This was disproved by Roto-Rooter. Update as of 3/3/2023 AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!! Here is a list so you can read everything we’ve been through with this company. Spent over $10,800 in 2020 to have interior drain tile and a landing drain connected to a new sump pump. Had water enter through the doorway by the drain 3 times since 2020, with the most water coming inside September of 2022. Called Safeguard in September 2022. Safeguard refused to even check the system, sent us a quote for $1,800 more work to “fix us up” without even checking anything on our property. Had a 3rd party company out to inspect the drain that Safeguard refused to check. Discovered they breached our contract and connected the drain to village stormwater tiling without our consent or the consent of the village. Have never received as much as an apology. Instead, Safeguard blamed us saying the drain was clogged with leaves, and that is why we flooded. This was disproved by Roto-Rooter. The company refused to fix anything and did not respond to requests until I submitted a formal complaint on the BBB website exposing the breach of contract Have spent months (5) trying to come to an agreement we are comfortable with in order to have them out to fix the work. They do say they will repair the work for free, BUT… They tried to get us to waive their liability should the village fine us for the stormwater connection. There will be NO WARRANTY of this free work. So, if the concrete starts breaking a few months after the fix, they’re not liable. They claim they did not connect the drain incorrectly, and they are doing this fix to appease us (even though I have my contact that clearly states what was to be done, and a signed letter from the president stating that they did in fact do something else). As a result, we asked for a simple 1 year work and materials warranty just to ease our fears about something breaking in the future. Their response- WE WILL NOT ALTER THIS CONTRACT. Bob, John and Karen have been nothing but awful to work with. They are argumentative at best. The amount of times sarcasm and ALL CAPS have been used in emails by Karen, as well as the amount of times my husband has been screamed at over the phone or in person by Bob and John are immeasurable. As soon as you write them a check and they finish the work, they’re done. Even if they blatantly breach your contract (like with us), or the work is faulty, I believe they will not fix or stand by anything. They claim they have one of the strongest warranties in the business- I assure you this is a lie. If they do work and it never breaks, consider yourself lucky, because if something goes wrong they will not help you in any way shape or form to solve the problem, in my opinion. Instead, they will blame you as the customer and ignore you until you become too loud to ignore. Do yourself a favor, spend a little bit more money and go somewhere else that actually backs up their work and treats their consumers well. This is not that place. RUN AWAY. The company refused to fix anything and did not respond to requests until I submitted a formal complaint on the BBB website exposing the breach of contract Have spent months (5) trying to come to an agreement we are comfortable with in order to have them out to fix the work They do say they will repair the work for free, BUT… They tried to get us to waive their liability should the village fine us for the stormwater connection There will be NO WARRANTY of this free work. So, if the concrete starts breaking a few months after the fix, they’re not liable They claim they did not connect the drain incorrectly, and they are doing this fix to appease us (even though I have my contact that clearly states what was to be done, and a signed letter from the president stating that they did in fact do something else) As a result, we asked for a simple 1 year work and materials warranty just to ease our fears about something breaking in the future. Their response- WE WILL NOT ALTER THIS CONTRACT Bob, John and Karen have been nothing but awful to work with. They are argumentative at best. The amount of times sarcasm and ALL CAPS have been used in emails by Karen, as well as the amount of times my husband has been screamed at over the phone or in person by Bob and John are immeasurable. As soon as you write them a check and they finish the work, they’re done. Even if they blatantly breach your contract (like with us), or the work is faulty, they will not fix or stand by anything. They claim they have one of the strongest warranties in the business- I assure you this is a lie. If they do work and it never breaks, consider yourself lucky, because if something goes wrong they will not help you in any way shape or form to solve the problem. Instead, they will blame you as the customer and ignore you until you become too loud to ignore. Do yourself a favor, spend a little bit more money and go somewhere else that actually backs up their work and treats their consumers well. This is not that place. RUN AWAY."

Shelley R on March 2023

Full waterproofing and foundation stabilization company that is family owned and operated since 1978. No contractors - we use only our trained employees. Fully licensed, bonded and insured. Dba: Ram Jack of Illinois. Additional fax: (630) 595-5377. Award winning. Uses licensed subcontractors for structural engineering.

"AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!! Here is a list so you can read everything we’ve been through with this company. Spent over $11,000 in 2020 to have interior drain tile and a landing drain connected to a new sump pump Had water enter through the doorway by the drain 3 times since 2020, with the most water coming inside September of 2022 Called Safeguard in September 2022. Safeguard refused to even check the system, sent us a quote for $1,800 more work to “fix us up” without even checking anything on our property Had a 3rd party company out to inspect the drain that Safeguard refused to check. Discovered they breached our contract and connected the drain to village stormwater tiling without our consent or the consent of the village. Have never received as much as an apology. Instead, Safeguard blamed us saying the drain was clogged with leaves, and that is why we flooded. This was disproved by Roto-Rooter. Update as of 3/3/2023 AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!! Here is a list so you can read everything we’ve been through with this company. Spent over $10,800 in 2020 to have interior drain tile and a landing drain connected to a new sump pump. Had water enter through the doorway by the drain 3 times since 2020, with the most water coming inside September of 2022. Called Safeguard in September 2022. Safeguard refused to even check the system, sent us a quote for $1,800 more work to “fix us up” without even checking anything on our property. Had a 3rd party company out to inspect the drain that Safeguard refused to check. Discovered they breached our contract and connected the drain to village stormwater tiling without our consent or the consent of the village. Have never received as much as an apology. Instead, Safeguard blamed us saying the drain was clogged with leaves, and that is why we flooded. This was disproved by Roto-Rooter. The company refused to fix anything and did not respond to requests until I submitted a formal complaint on the BBB website exposing the breach of contract Have spent months (5) trying to come to an agreement we are comfortable with in order to have them out to fix the work. They do say they will repair the work for free, BUT… They tried to get us to waive their liability should the village fine us for the stormwater connection. There will be NO WARRANTY of this free work. So, if the concrete starts breaking a few months after the fix, they’re not liable. They claim they did not connect the drain incorrectly, and they are doing this fix to appease us (even though I have my contact that clearly states what was to be done, and a signed letter from the president stating that they did in fact do something else). As a result, we asked for a simple 1 year work and materials warranty just to ease our fears about something breaking in the future. Their response- WE WILL NOT ALTER THIS CONTRACT. Bob, John and Karen have been nothing but awful to work with. They are argumentative at best. The amount of times sarcasm and ALL CAPS have been used in emails by Karen, as well as the amount of times my husband has been screamed at over the phone or in person by Bob and John are immeasurable. As soon as you write them a check and they finish the work, they’re done. Even if they blatantly breach your contract (like with us), or the work is faulty, I believe they will not fix or stand by anything. They claim they have one of the strongest warranties in the business- I assure you this is a lie. If they do work and it never breaks, consider yourself lucky, because if something goes wrong they will not help you in any way shape or form to solve the problem, in my opinion. Instead, they will blame you as the customer and ignore you until you become too loud to ignore. Do yourself a favor, spend a little bit more money and go somewhere else that actually backs up their work and treats their consumers well. This is not that place. RUN AWAY. The company refused to fix anything and did not respond to requests until I submitted a formal complaint on the BBB website exposing the breach of contract Have spent months (5) trying to come to an agreement we are comfortable with in order to have them out to fix the work They do say they will repair the work for free, BUT… They tried to get us to waive their liability should the village fine us for the stormwater connection There will be NO WARRANTY of this free work. So, if the concrete starts breaking a few months after the fix, they’re not liable They claim they did not connect the drain incorrectly, and they are doing this fix to appease us (even though I have my contact that clearly states what was to be done, and a signed letter from the president stating that they did in fact do something else) As a result, we asked for a simple 1 year work and materials warranty just to ease our fears about something breaking in the future. Their response- WE WILL NOT ALTER THIS CONTRACT Bob, John and Karen have been nothing but awful to work with. They are argumentative at best. The amount of times sarcasm and ALL CAPS have been used in emails by Karen, as well as the amount of times my husband has been screamed at over the phone or in person by Bob and John are immeasurable. As soon as you write them a check and they finish the work, they’re done. Even if they blatantly breach your contract (like with us), or the work is faulty, they will not fix or stand by anything. They claim they have one of the strongest warranties in the business- I assure you this is a lie. If they do work and it never breaks, consider yourself lucky, because if something goes wrong they will not help you in any way shape or form to solve the problem. Instead, they will blame you as the customer and ignore you until you become too loud to ignore. Do yourself a favor, spend a little bit more money and go somewhere else that actually backs up their work and treats their consumers well. This is not that place. RUN AWAY."

Shelley R on March 2023


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Richlind Architects LLC

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Richlind Architects LLC

4.92(
12
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We believe that the results should be overwhelming—not the steps needed to get there! We understand that our designed spaces are ultimately for people. Our aim is to put any anxieties at ease and simplify your entire experience. With over 18 years of Architecture experience, Richard Chuk, and staff at Richlind Architects LLC, offer you a direct consultative approach to achieve the best architectural experience for clients and their communities. We are there personally at every design step. Whether private residences or places of work, we pursue a design excellence tailored specifically for you. We clearly and respectfully communicate to develop a personal dialog that will help you express your desired outcomes. We represent you, not the contractor or builder.

We believe that the results should be overwhelming—not the steps needed to get there! We understand that our designed spaces are ultimately for people. Our aim is to put any anxieties at ease and simplify your entire experience. With over 18 years of Architecture experience, Richard Chuk, and staff at Richlind Architects LLC, offer you a direct consultative approach to achieve the best architectural experience for clients and their communities. We are there personally at every design step. Whether private residences or places of work, we pursue a design excellence tailored specifically for you. We clearly and respectfully communicate to develop a personal dialog that will help you express your desired outcomes. We represent you, not the contractor or builder.


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"Work was done very well and very quickly. Very professional and friendly, highly recommended."

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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

Through detailed analysis of load paths, materials, and existing damages.

A structural engineer’s report includes a professional assessment of a property’s foundation condition, structural elements like roof trusses and floor joists, and the skeleton of the home, including studs, beams, and rafters. It will also usually include an assessment of drainage on the property and any potential issues that could arise from environmental conditions, like extreme weather in the area and even tree placement.

A structural engineer evaluates any structural components, like floors, foundations, walls, and roofs, to ensure they can support the structure. They also consider the soil quality in your area, potentially extreme weather conditions, and proximity to bodies of water and groundwater to ensure your building can withstand any stresses placed on it by the surrounding environment. Structural engineers work on both new and existing buildings.

Structural engineers draw structural plans, which include detailed drawings of the structural components of a home only. Complete house plans will require additional work from an architect or draftsperson, whose drawings will take the structural drawings into account. They’ll also include more details about the finishing materials and layout of a home, including everything from roofing and flooring materials to the position of furniture, light fixtures, switches, and plumbing fixtures.

Whether you’re building a new home or building an extension on your existing property, you will likely need both a structural engineer and an architect. A structural engineer will determine what loads your foundation and framing can safely handle, and an architect will draw plans according to those structural calculations to simplify the building process. You can start by contacting a structural engineer near you, as many work alongside architects and can get all of the prep work done at once.

The Mccullom Lake, IL homeowners’ guide to structural engineering services

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