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Osman's Carpentry Work
4.8(
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Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Osmans Carpentry is excellent. Val came to the site and gave a very fair estimate of the work and the price. Communication is excellent. Flo is a very talented carpenter and installed a new 16 foot wood banister to the lower level. He also repaired a number of the stair balusters, fixing them in position very nicely. Super efficient worker who is very talented. Would hire them again without hesitation."
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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The Handy Veteran
5.0(
146
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Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Kevin and Chris did a great job on our front porch project! They rebuilt the casing around the three posts and installed black steel railing which is sturdy and looks sharp! They were able to rebuild the posts to look like the idea picture we shared prior to starting the project. They were on time, respectful, and communicated with us throughout the project, confirming details regarding design choices, and letting us know next steps. We would definitely work with this team again!"
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Kotlarz Const.
5.0(
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Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Raymond Kotlarz is a true journeyman carpenter. Kotlarz has done many projects for me and has always demonstrated quality workmanship. Kotlarz is best carpenter I've hired and will continue to utilize Kotlarz moving forward. From building a new bathroom to a kitchen that can be in a Amazing Kitchens Magazine. Kotlarz does not take any shortcuts and does quality work. True professional Carpenter."
FRONT PORCH
FRRONT PORCH
OUTSIDE  BEER GARDEN VESTIBULE
BEER GARDEN VESTIBULE
COSTOM CABINET

+16

Response time4 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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DAL Builders
4.6(
330
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Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"DAL did great work with our big job! They did a front and back deck replacement with additional repairs (back basement wall was in bad shape once deck came off and front window under deck needed reframing). Tim was the single point-of-contact for all the teams: concrete team for the front pad and piers, carpenter team for all the deck work, back concrete pad and piers and wall rebuild, and additional drywall team for rebuild finishing. When the need for repairs was identified, Tim clearly explained the issue and laid out options with rough cost estimates. We went with DAL because they had done a deck down the street last year that looked really good, so we didn't really shop around - that said, they probably aren't the cheapest, but any additional cost is evident in the quality of work and ease of experience! Last note - it took most of a year from contract to build start, so plan ahead!"
Kitchen project
Remodeling - General Project
Porch project
Remodeling - General Project
Kitchen project

+47

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MPT Enterprises Inc
4.8(
181
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Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Paul and his company MPT Enterprises are the type of remodeling contractor you could ever hope for. Being our first full remodeling projects, we were nervous about shoddy workmanship and cutting corners. Paul is not about any of that. He treated our projects as if he was constructing in his own home. From day one he communicated his daily expectations and any impacts we needed to be aware of. He always responded to questions and communicated well via text and pictures while we were both at work. He was flexible with project changes and always provided his feedback based upon his experience. Paul and his protege Martin always arrived on schedule and were flexible working around our busy schedules. We found them both to be very trustworthy in our home after we got to know them. They insisted on keeping the work area and rest of the house as clean as possible during the project. At the end of each day they would roll up all drop clothes and vacuum around the area. Both Paul and Martin are extremely skilled craftsmen for which we were great full for. They laid out our tile and discussed options with staggering the pattern. Their skills at cutting and placing the tile to the requested pattern were flawless. In addition, their grouting and caulking lines were very smooth and clean. They also excelled with their carpentry skills which showed on our recessed medicine cabinet and new vanities. Thanks to their dedication and detailed work, both of our bathrooms exceeded our original expectations. We both liked Paul's work and attitude so much, that we asked him to look at a sliding patio door problem at my mothers home. Paul stopped by a few days later and ended up replacing all the rollers on the door to get it working smoothly again as opposed to totally replacing the door. He is an all around skilled tradesman that has served our needs well, and we recommend him and his company MPT Enterprises."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
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Response time2 days
Response rate97%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Above & Beyond Construction
5.0(
41
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Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The carpenters were highly skilled. They removed the old porch and replaced it with high-quality workmanship. They cleaned up everything and left us as highly satisfied customers."
Remodeling - General Project
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Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
J T General Contracting
4.4(
700
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Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent job repairing our deck! The job was to power wash, replace boards as needed, and paint. The power wash and replacement of boards was well done. Two coats of paint were applied well. Our unhappiness stems from the finished project's paint not looking at all like the paint chip. We get that the actual paint job won't be a perfect match to the chip, but this was way off and way too light. We noticed as they were going into the second coat and said that it didn't look right. Even after it dried, the color was very much too light. I wish they'd had enough knowledge (?) to advise us of this before they got the paint. They kind of shrugged off our complaint because "this is the shade you ordered." We paid in full for the work they did. Then went to Menard's and found a darker shade of the same paint line that we applied ourselves. The deck looks great now."
North side
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+35

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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High Quality Painting LLC
4.8(
99
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Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything was great, the whole project took about two months. We were able to do more with the kitchen than I thought originally. We were able to remove the wall completely and add a support beam in the ceiling. I even had a master carpenter friend of mine check their work and he said everything looked great. When I found imperfections Salvador was quick to respond and have his guys fix it. He pays attention to make sure everything is straight and symmetrical. Please check out my before and after pictures below."
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+46

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Garman Painting Custom Decorating Inc
4.9(
65
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Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were completely satisfied. Mike Garman was meticulous and detailed about his work.   In areas where carpentry and repairs were necessary he was very helpful in advising me (the homeowner) regarding the need for repair and assisting me complete the necessary repairs.  He advised us in advance regarding his schedule and staging, and he completed each stage on time and as promised.

We received many comments from neighbors regarding the quality of Mike?s work. Mike was totally responsive regarding all details. Mike kept to the precise schedule he proposed to us.

Mike was absolutely professional, friendly, easy to work with.  He gave me advice regarding the way he felt things should be done, but was totally receptive and agreeable to my suggestions.

Mike?s original estimate was $17,000.  We agreed to an increase of $4,000 because we increased the scope of the project at the time Mike started.

We originally found Mike Garman on Angie?s list a few years ago and he did some interior painting for us.  We liked working with him so well that we contacted him for our much larger project, a complete exterior painting of our historic district house.
Mike Garman would be our first choice when we have an additional painting project, and I would have no reservations in recommending Mike to anyone who wanted a superior quality job.
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Strie West Loop
Cabinet refinishing
Kitchen - Sunroom
Refinished cabinet doors
Garmanpainting.com

+110

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Closet Organizing Systems
4.9(
178
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Serving Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Outstanding service.  Installed on time as the order stated.  We used them several months ago to do our outdated reach in closets and they did a great job.  We decided to contact Rich the designer again to see what he could do with our basic shelving in our laundry room. He asked a few questions and emailed us the design that night.  No pressure sales and presented to us what he could build and we got to pick and chose what we wanted completed.  The day of the installation went really well.  Steve came out and installed the shelving.  He also did the install on the initial project we did for our closets.  Quality instal with absolutely no issues.  We would use them again, but we have ran out of closets and storages areas.  I would recommend them to my family and friends.  
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FAQs for carpentry projects in Oak Park, IL

The average cost to hire a woodworker for a project in your home is around $65 per hour, but hourly rates can range from $35 to $250 or more, depending on the experience and skill of the woodworker. Your total woodworking project cost will depend on the complexity of the work, the type of wood, the number of projects, and any other materials your project requires. You could hire a professional woodworker to create everything from a custom cabinet to ornate, unique staircases.

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.

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.

Every woodworker has different skills and experience, so we recommend asking the following questions when hiring a woodworker for your project:

  • How long have you been in the woodworking industry?

  • What experience do you have with my type of project?

  • Do you have customer references I can speak with?

  • How long do you expect my project to take?

  • What is my recourse if I have an issue with your work?

  • Do you charge hourly or per project?

  • Will you work on-site or in your own workshop?

  • Does your fee include the necessary post-job clean-up?

While they perform similar tasks, a carpenter is responsible for the woodworking that goes into construction—like framing, installing sheathing, and hanging kitchen cabinets—while a woodworker tackles more intricate and custom projects—like building custom furniture and installing wainscoting. Based on these definitions, most woodworkers can tackle the jobs of a carpenter, but you should always ask about your specific project when choosing a woodworker to ensure they have the necessary skills to tackle the job.

The Oak Park, IL homeowners’ guide to carpentry services

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