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• 4.6

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  DESIGNfirst Builders LLC

  Itasca, IL

  

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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.
• 4.9

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  SBR Homes LLC

  Naperville, IL

  

  
  Business Description:

  I pride myself on not only changing the space to be updated and aesthetically pleasing to clients, but making it even more functional than before. Not only do I help clients with their vision I also help with furniture, draperies, room planning. Every job is different and creative that's what I love about my work. No job is too small or too big, we love to work with you even if its one room at a time so we can potentially grow a long lasting relationship with our clients and beyond. SBR Home..
  Recent Review:

  5.0

  Sara was great! Would recommend her for anyone look for design services!

  Raj P.
• 2.9

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  Ja & Sons General Contractors LLC

  Chicago Heights, IL

  

  
  Business Description:

  We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! Specializing in Remodeling Services and Custom Home Construction, 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! Call or click to schedule a free estimate today
  Recent Review:

  1.0

  I am a disabled combat veteran and should not be dealing with crooks. Arrived in Chicago from Southern California in July. Paid Jesus a Down payment in August to restore a property in Chicago Illinois 60621. He has not completed the demo or ordered blueprints. I don’t believe he is working in good faith to complete the restoration. I have not heard from him in over a week. His voice mail is full. Every time I go to the property and nothing has been done. I went to the city and no paperwork; the city told be he was not licensed. He Kept talking about working on a open permit since I kept asking him for the blueprints. He is unprofessional and a crook. Please order him to refund my the %15 because I will use it to order an architect like he was supposed to have done months ago. Please assist because I found him on your website

  James H.
• 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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  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.
• 4.7

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  MB Design & Build

  Chicago, IL

  
  Business Description:

  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
  Recent Review:

  5.0

  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.
• 5.0

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  Custom Roofing Contracting Ltd

  Cary, IL

  
  Business Description:

  Our company has established itself as one of the top rated roofing companies. We have a vast amount of experience in both residential and commercial roofing applications for the new construction, remodeling and re-roofing markets. We specialize in all aspects of roofing application that includes asphalt, cedar, slate, tile and flat roofing applications. Our Sheet Metal and Gutter Division offers fabrication and installation services for standing seam roofs, all types of metal flashings, deco..
  Recent Review:

  5.0

  The team was very professional and worked very hard. They replaced 12 plywood sheets and installed new Owens Corning shingles. They were very clean, as I found no roofing nails on the ground after completion. They moved some vents around during the replacement to improve air flow. I'm happy with the workmanship and the roof looks very nice

  Randy K.
• 5.0

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  Dupage Contractors

  Naperville, IL
  Business Description:

  Howard "Dean" Thacker has 35 years experience in the construction field. He began working as an apprentice for the union at the age of 16 . He graduated from Washburn Trade School and went on to work for the Carpenter’s Union. Dean worked building houses out in Hoffman Estates. He then went on to working in Downtown Chicago building the Sears Tower and the first Drive-thru Walgreens. He continued building Jewel and Walgreens buildings over the years. Dean eventually worked as an accoustical c..
  Recent Review:

  5.0

  Amazing service and worked with an honest guy named Jake. Everything was top-notch from start to finish and they made the entire process very easy.

  Nate E.
• 4.8

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  TTLC Inc Roofing Siding and Gutters

  Plainfield, IL

  

  

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  Business Description:

  TTLC Inc Roofing, Siding, and Gutters is a top-rated contracting company serving the Chicagoland area including Plainfield, Naperville, Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Aurora, Joliet, and others. We set out to be a leader in the industry by promising the highest quality workmanship along with exemplary safety protocols and delivering on it every single time. From roofing and siding to insulation and gutters —there is nothing we can’t repair, renovate, or replace. We also work with our customers’ ins..
  Recent Review:

  5.0

  Todd and his crew did a great job from the time he came to look at my roof to the last shingle picked up. Todd also took care of everything with the insurance and made it easy for me and my wife. You would’ve never known they were there with the great job they did cleaning up too. Definitely recommend TTLC

  Joe W.
• 5.0

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  J & S Construction

  Mchenry, IL

  

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  I have been in home remodeling & construction for over 30 yrs. I have my soninlaw working w/me. All my subs have been w/me for not less than 10 yrs. some 20 yrs. I put my customers first & sometimes my wife thinks I do to. All my customers can be contacted for referals. I have not advertised in a long time I relie on referals mainly. Any job I do is not complete until the homeowner/owner is happy. I am a father & grandfather at age 54
  Recent Review:

  5.0

  Jim and his whole crew were amazing. They were professional, polite and neat. It was an excellent experience but the thing that stood out the most was their ability to creatively problem solve on the spot. We could not be happier and would recommend Jim and his team to anyone. We wake up every day loving our kitchen

  Debbie S.