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GARAGE FOR YOU INC

4.73(
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GARAGE FOR YOU INC

4.73(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 years of experience

Chicago garage builders, Garage 4U, Inc. has been building custom garages since 1990. As a family owned and operated small business, service and European craftsmanship allows us to give you - our customer - freedom to choose what you want. Every garage is custom built from first grade materials and we offer a variety of sizes and finishes. No job is too large, no dream is too big. Please call us today for a free estimate. Uses subcontractors for roofing.

"Garage was built well. Wasn’t happy with the concrete guys they used.(0 stars)Thought I’d have a patio poured as they did the slab for the garage to make it easier. They ended up sloping it towards the house. Water runs towards my house on rainy days and sits behind my basement foundation. Very noticeable by eye too. When I put a table or chair on it, the whole set sits crooked. I have to wedge it with a piece of wood to keep it level. I have cracks in several places as well after the first year which I know no one guarantees but thats besides the point. Called them to address the issue but never got a response to the problem. I’ve had to look at it everyday for the last 2 years and it frustrates me. Called them back, explained the situation again…. even suggested to redo it at cost….they said they would get back to me ….but no response…again. They tell you about how good they are but when you try to address it, they don’t do anything. I guess I’ll have to tear it out and it replaced by someone else. I don’t like leaving bad reviews but I gave them plenty of opportunities to make it right. It’s ashamed because I had a lot of people asking me for referrals. I even paid more that other quotes thinking they were different. I didn’t feel confident in recommending them. If anyone wants to see the work, please let me know. Hope it was worth it guys! UPDATE: 4/24 Bob proactively reached out to me and was unaware of the issues I had with the concrete. Internal communication issue? I don’t know. Apparently they've had issues with that concrete contractor and no longer use them. Garage4you said they want to make it right. Totally wasn't expecting that. Currently in the process of correcting the issue. I will update the review once completed. Just thought I'd let everyone know as you are gearing up for garage work soon. Maybe I was wrong and there are good ones out there. We shall see. UPDATE: 5/25 Well....a year has gone by and Issue has not been resolved. I reached out toward the end of summer thinking that they were busy and would do it in fall. Never happened. Obviously couldn't do it in winter. I told them let’s set it for early spring. I had to called in April to follow up. There has been no sense of urgency on their part. I keep getting the run around as if they didn't want to do it anymore. Not sure why this is so hard. You had a different contractor come out to validate that it wasn't done right. Then you put it in writing what needs to happen and it still hasn't. I even have all the texts archived. This is getting frustrating again but goes back to my original intuition. They are really good at telling you "how good they are" but when it comes to things like this, don't want to take responsibility; even though they acknowledged it. (which is worse in my opinion) Just wanted to get this done before I beautify my backyard as I know it will get torn up. I will give them one more week to schedule or tell me what is happening. If I don't hear back, I i'll most likely have to take it to the next step. Hopefully my next update is more promising. I've posted some pics so you can see what I am talking about. Pics don't do justice. 6/25/2025-Well. Now they are ignoring me. Guess I have to take it to the courts.............This is why contractors get a bad name! 9/25. Formal demand letter sent before it goes to courts"

Hema P on September 2025

Chicago garage builders, Garage 4U, Inc. has been building custom garages since 1990. As a family owned and operated small business, service and European craftsmanship allows us to give you - our customer - freedom to choose what you want. Every garage is custom built from first grade materials and we offer a variety of sizes and finishes. No job is too large, no dream is too big. Please call us today for a free estimate. Uses subcontractors for roofing.

"Garage was built well. Wasn’t happy with the concrete guys they used.(0 stars)Thought I’d have a patio poured as they did the slab for the garage to make it easier. They ended up sloping it towards the house. Water runs towards my house on rainy days and sits behind my basement foundation. Very noticeable by eye too. When I put a table or chair on it, the whole set sits crooked. I have to wedge it with a piece of wood to keep it level. I have cracks in several places as well after the first year which I know no one guarantees but thats besides the point. Called them to address the issue but never got a response to the problem. I’ve had to look at it everyday for the last 2 years and it frustrates me. Called them back, explained the situation again…. even suggested to redo it at cost….they said they would get back to me ….but no response…again. They tell you about how good they are but when you try to address it, they don’t do anything. I guess I’ll have to tear it out and it replaced by someone else. I don’t like leaving bad reviews but I gave them plenty of opportunities to make it right. It’s ashamed because I had a lot of people asking me for referrals. I even paid more that other quotes thinking they were different. I didn’t feel confident in recommending them. If anyone wants to see the work, please let me know. Hope it was worth it guys! UPDATE: 4/24 Bob proactively reached out to me and was unaware of the issues I had with the concrete. Internal communication issue? I don’t know. Apparently they've had issues with that concrete contractor and no longer use them. Garage4you said they want to make it right. Totally wasn't expecting that. Currently in the process of correcting the issue. I will update the review once completed. Just thought I'd let everyone know as you are gearing up for garage work soon. Maybe I was wrong and there are good ones out there. We shall see. UPDATE: 5/25 Well....a year has gone by and Issue has not been resolved. I reached out toward the end of summer thinking that they were busy and would do it in fall. Never happened. Obviously couldn't do it in winter. I told them let’s set it for early spring. I had to called in April to follow up. There has been no sense of urgency on their part. I keep getting the run around as if they didn't want to do it anymore. Not sure why this is so hard. You had a different contractor come out to validate that it wasn't done right. Then you put it in writing what needs to happen and it still hasn't. I even have all the texts archived. This is getting frustrating again but goes back to my original intuition. They are really good at telling you "how good they are" but when it comes to things like this, don't want to take responsibility; even though they acknowledged it. (which is worse in my opinion) Just wanted to get this done before I beautify my backyard as I know it will get torn up. I will give them one more week to schedule or tell me what is happening. If I don't hear back, I i'll most likely have to take it to the next step. Hopefully my next update is more promising. I've posted some pics so you can see what I am talking about. Pics don't do justice. 6/25/2025-Well. Now they are ignoring me. Guess I have to take it to the courts.............This is why contractors get a bad name! 9/25. Formal demand letter sent before it goes to courts"

Hema P on September 2025


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Touchstone Group Construction

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Touchstone Group Construction

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 years of experience

Touchstone Group Construction is a full-service construction company providing residential and commerciall construction and property management services throughout Chicagoland. From residential remodels or new builds to multi family gut rehabs or cap ex projects, you can be sure we always deliver expert craftsmanship on time and on budget. The core principles of our company are simple: create a relationship with our clients based on honesty and transparency, and deliver high-level craftsmanship on time and on budget. Our experienced team of highly trusted professionals will make certain you are completely satisfied with our work from start to finish while leaving no detail overlooked. If you're interested in learning why our clients love us, contact us today!

"Professional team. Did the job in one day. Worked till the job was complete and everything was cleaned up."

Joann F on March 2020

Touchstone Group Construction is a full-service construction company providing residential and commerciall construction and property management services throughout Chicagoland. From residential remodels or new builds to multi family gut rehabs or cap ex projects, you can be sure we always deliver expert craftsmanship on time and on budget. The core principles of our company are simple: create a relationship with our clients based on honesty and transparency, and deliver high-level craftsmanship on time and on budget. Our experienced team of highly trusted professionals will make certain you are completely satisfied with our work from start to finish while leaving no detail overlooked. If you're interested in learning why our clients love us, contact us today!

"Professional team. Did the job in one day. Worked till the job was complete and everything was cleaned up."

Joann F on March 2020



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Neighborhood Remodelers

4.88(
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Neighborhood Remodelers

4.88(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family-owned and service driven, means better value and greater success for you. At Neighborhood Remodelers, we believe in taking the worry out of remodeling. After all, it can be a stressfull time if you don't have the right people on your side. But thanks to the experts on our staff, you can feel certain that deadlines will be met, materials will be approved by you and your dream home will come to life in ways you never expected. We make it our priority to operate in an environment of trust, respect, and open communication. By first establishing a solid relationship with our clients, and getting to know their expectations and desires, we can tailor a remodeling project to well fitted levels of quality and affordability. Whether you need us to implement that vision you already have or want us to create original designs for you . . . we'll stand behind you every step of the way, making your home remodeling easier than you ever dreamed it could be. Our Mission To provide the finest full service "design & build" residential remodeling in our area. We work hard to maintain a safe, secure, stress-free friendly and growth-oriented environment for both our clients and our employees. We have recently added a kitchen showroom and an in house kitchen designer to our company. *We do not offer estimates to prospective buyers unless there is a closing date on a property. Sub-contractors used for electrical services. Check out our Feature in the Angie's List Magazine http://www.angieslist.com/articles/chicago-area-remodeler-builds-relationships-too.htm

"Neighborhood Remodelers did a bathroom renovation for us in 2020. Mike Cooper was the project manager. They also replace all of the trim on our second floor fast forward three years later where we replaced our upstairs flooring and came to find out that Neighborhood Remodelers used 3 inch trim and elevated on the wall to act like 5 inch trim. Extremely shady. We also came to find out that they buried an electrical box even though they told us that they wouldn’t do anything like that. extremely disappointed with this company. Please think long and hard before using them."

Phil F on July 2023

Family-owned and service driven, means better value and greater success for you. At Neighborhood Remodelers, we believe in taking the worry out of remodeling. After all, it can be a stressfull time if you don't have the right people on your side. But thanks to the experts on our staff, you can feel certain that deadlines will be met, materials will be approved by you and your dream home will come to life in ways you never expected. We make it our priority to operate in an environment of trust, respect, and open communication. By first establishing a solid relationship with our clients, and getting to know their expectations and desires, we can tailor a remodeling project to well fitted levels of quality and affordability. Whether you need us to implement that vision you already have or want us to create original designs for you . . . we'll stand behind you every step of the way, making your home remodeling easier than you ever dreamed it could be. Our Mission To provide the finest full service "design & build" residential remodeling in our area. We work hard to maintain a safe, secure, stress-free friendly and growth-oriented environment for both our clients and our employees. We have recently added a kitchen showroom and an in house kitchen designer to our company. *We do not offer estimates to prospective buyers unless there is a closing date on a property. Sub-contractors used for electrical services. Check out our Feature in the Angie's List Magazine http://www.angieslist.com/articles/chicago-area-remodeler-builds-relationships-too.htm

"Neighborhood Remodelers did a bathroom renovation for us in 2020. Mike Cooper was the project manager. They also replace all of the trim on our second floor fast forward three years later where we replaced our upstairs flooring and came to find out that Neighborhood Remodelers used 3 inch trim and elevated on the wall to act like 5 inch trim. Extremely shady. We also came to find out that they buried an electrical box even though they told us that they wouldn’t do anything like that. extremely disappointed with this company. Please think long and hard before using them."

Phil F on July 2023


Put My Stupid Thing Together

4.89(
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Put My Stupid Thing Together

4.89(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Furniture & Equipment Assembly (indoor and outdoor). Hanging: Stuff, not people, OK? Have Tools, Will Travel. We specialize in RTA (Ready-To-Assemble) furniture: All major brands; IKEA, Sauder, Bush, West Elm, South Shore, All the lines carried by Walmart, Target, etc, and the on-line companies; Amazon, Wayfair, Overstock, etc. We also assemble fitness equipment, outdoor playsets and storage sheds (assemble a Shed from a kit--Yes, build a shed from uncut lumber, not so much). We can also do disassembly & reassembly for moves within the greater Chicago area. Certificate of Insurance, or being listed as Additional Named Insured, available upon request. In 2015, we added picture hanging, mirror installation, and art installation as a service for our customers due to demand. We travel with specialty hooks, d-rings, lightweight picture wire, heavyweight (100 LBs rated) wire, and some aircraft-grade wire-rope rated at over 1,000 LBS. We do not charge for the small hooks, or for placing wire on the backside of lightweight frames. Artwork from IKEA, or on-line vendors often has no hardware at all on the backside. We have specialty levels, and we use the Yellow Frog Brand tape (delicate) to place our marks on walls. We also work with heavy wall items (i.e. large mirrors, wall sculptures, floating shelves, wine-racks, and the assorted DIY wall-mount garage and closet storage systems). We still mount Flatscreen Televisions every now and then.

"Really great. I believe some paintings did not need drilling holes in the wall but its done."

Naeem M on August 2020

Furniture & Equipment Assembly (indoor and outdoor). Hanging: Stuff, not people, OK? Have Tools, Will Travel. We specialize in RTA (Ready-To-Assemble) furniture: All major brands; IKEA, Sauder, Bush, West Elm, South Shore, All the lines carried by Walmart, Target, etc, and the on-line companies; Amazon, Wayfair, Overstock, etc. We also assemble fitness equipment, outdoor playsets and storage sheds (assemble a Shed from a kit--Yes, build a shed from uncut lumber, not so much). We can also do disassembly & reassembly for moves within the greater Chicago area. Certificate of Insurance, or being listed as Additional Named Insured, available upon request. In 2015, we added picture hanging, mirror installation, and art installation as a service for our customers due to demand. We travel with specialty hooks, d-rings, lightweight picture wire, heavyweight (100 LBs rated) wire, and some aircraft-grade wire-rope rated at over 1,000 LBS. We do not charge for the small hooks, or for placing wire on the backside of lightweight frames. Artwork from IKEA, or on-line vendors often has no hardware at all on the backside. We have specialty levels, and we use the Yellow Frog Brand tape (delicate) to place our marks on walls. We also work with heavy wall items (i.e. large mirrors, wall sculptures, floating shelves, wine-racks, and the assorted DIY wall-mount garage and closet storage systems). We still mount Flatscreen Televisions every now and then.

"Really great. I believe some paintings did not need drilling holes in the wall but its done."

Naeem M on August 2020


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American Doors LLC

4.85(
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American Doors LLC

4.85(
372
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

American Doors is independently owned for over 20 years strong! We give FREE estimates on all work before performing it. We do repairs and installation of garage doors and garage door openers, upgrade springs if needed. All work is guaranteed! Mention you saw us on Angie's List and receive 20% off service charge. Award winning!

"Everything was done in 2 weeks total The first week, was meticulous measuring, and removing my old beat up screens, and the next week was installation. My brand new custom screens, look beautiful, and fit perfectly. Greg did a perfect job, and the price was good. I am a very happy lady."

Penny K on May 2024

American Doors is independently owned for over 20 years strong! We give FREE estimates on all work before performing it. We do repairs and installation of garage doors and garage door openers, upgrade springs if needed. All work is guaranteed! Mention you saw us on Angie's List and receive 20% off service charge. Award winning!

"Everything was done in 2 weeks total The first week, was meticulous measuring, and removing my old beat up screens, and the next week was installation. My brand new custom screens, look beautiful, and fit perfectly. Greg did a perfect job, and the price was good. I am a very happy lady."

Penny K on May 2024


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Advanced Fence & Gate

4.91(
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Advanced Fence & Gate

4.91(
251
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Looking for top-notch fencing services in Chicago? Look no further! Advanced Fence & Gate is here to meet all your fencing needs. With 11 skilled employees, we offer competitive pricing and no travel charges. Don't forget to ask about our exclusive Angie's List discount. Contact us today!

"Craig came out and took measurements and discussed various options. I had two other estimates, one higher, one lower. The reason I chose Advanced is they were the only ones who dug the post holes to 42", not 36" as the other two. Our city does not have codes regulating post hole depth, but I was told that 42'"is considered the frost line. Also Advanced was the only company that suggested having 4" x 6" posts on the hinge side of the 6' gates. And they guaranteed their gates for a longer period of time than the others. The crew worked efficiently/quickly, cleaned up the site nicely. Upon completion, there were some boards that needed to be replaced. Todd agreed and the crew came back out to replace them. A minor adjustment to one of the gate latches was also made several months later. All in all, a good experience."

Ann B on March 2024

Looking for top-notch fencing services in Chicago? Look no further! Advanced Fence & Gate is here to meet all your fencing needs. With 11 skilled employees, we offer competitive pricing and no travel charges. Don't forget to ask about our exclusive Angie's List discount. Contact us today!

"Craig came out and took measurements and discussed various options. I had two other estimates, one higher, one lower. The reason I chose Advanced is they were the only ones who dug the post holes to 42", not 36" as the other two. Our city does not have codes regulating post hole depth, but I was told that 42'"is considered the frost line. Also Advanced was the only company that suggested having 4" x 6" posts on the hinge side of the 6' gates. And they guaranteed their gates for a longer period of time than the others. The crew worked efficiently/quickly, cleaned up the site nicely. Upon completion, there were some boards that needed to be replaced. Todd agreed and the crew came back out to replace them. A minor adjustment to one of the gate latches was also made several months later. All in all, a good experience."

Ann B on March 2024


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Chicagoland Remodeling Inc

4.86(
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Chicagoland Remodeling Inc

4.86(
247
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

CHICAGOLAND REMODELING is a Chicago area remodeling company with over twenty years of experience in Chicagoland home remodeling. We service the entire Chicago area from Printer’s Row to Lincoln Park, the Gold Coast to Edison Park, Wicker Park to Lakeview and all points in between! We welcome jobs in the Chicago suburbs including Highland Park, Winnetka, and Evanston all the way to Park Ridge and Arlington Heights and out west to Naperville, Hinsdale and all other Chicagoland locations. We are a local company and know the area, the industry and have the experience it takes to complete a remodeling job in the Chicago area. Visit our projects pages for photos and examples of projects we have completed near you! Chicagoland Remodeling Inc offers financing!

"Wally & his crew were very reliable. They were usually earlier than they said they would be at our house. They installed interior doors, recaulked my tub & refinished my wood floors & installed new trim. They also fixed a bedroom ceiling that was water damaged & painted it.I will hire them again in the future. I recommended them to my neighbor."

Bob T on September 2024

CHICAGOLAND REMODELING is a Chicago area remodeling company with over twenty years of experience in Chicagoland home remodeling. We service the entire Chicago area from Printer’s Row to Lincoln Park, the Gold Coast to Edison Park, Wicker Park to Lakeview and all points in between! We welcome jobs in the Chicago suburbs including Highland Park, Winnetka, and Evanston all the way to Park Ridge and Arlington Heights and out west to Naperville, Hinsdale and all other Chicagoland locations. We are a local company and know the area, the industry and have the experience it takes to complete a remodeling job in the Chicago area. Visit our projects pages for photos and examples of projects we have completed near you! Chicagoland Remodeling Inc offers financing!

"Wally & his crew were very reliable. They were usually earlier than they said they would be at our house. They installed interior doors, recaulked my tub & refinished my wood floors & installed new trim. They also fixed a bedroom ceiling that was water damaged & painted it.I will hire them again in the future. I recommended them to my neighbor."

Bob T on September 2024


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Your Chicagoland Remodeling

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Your Chicagoland Remodeling

4.95(
111
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Chicago Remodeling is a premiere remodeling company with decades of experience in creating the most stunning remodeling projects at an affordable cost. We believe in intelligent design that is both cost effective and effective for all your requirements. Our crew is made of some of the most renowned names from various parts of the remodeling industry, giving you a veritable super crew to hire for any kind of remodeling work.

"Chris and his partner removed cabinet, added a waterline and did electrical work to install a new dishwasher. I'm very pleased and would definitely hire this company again."

ValErie T on October 2018

Chicago Remodeling is a premiere remodeling company with decades of experience in creating the most stunning remodeling projects at an affordable cost. We believe in intelligent design that is both cost effective and effective for all your requirements. Our crew is made of some of the most renowned names from various parts of the remodeling industry, giving you a veritable super crew to hire for any kind of remodeling work.

"Chris and his partner removed cabinet, added a waterline and did electrical work to install a new dishwasher. I'm very pleased and would definitely hire this company again."

ValErie T on October 2018


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Bob Jaacks Rustic Wood Fencing & Decks

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Bob Jaacks Rustic Wood Fencing & Decks

4.75(
340
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

The Jaacks family is proud to be Chicagoland's most trusted source for high quality, Western Red Cedar yard products. For over 45 years, our family has worked hard to build and maintain an outstanding reputation not only in the community we serve, but in the business community as well. Our experienced staff can help you design, create and customize high quality yard products like no one else in the business. Additional DBA - Rustic Fencing Ltd. Award winning.

"If I could leave less than 1 star I would. I was a return customer that needed a few fence posts replaced as they rotted out. The quote was very high but they had done a good job in the past. We asked them to check other posts as well to be sure and let us know which ones to replace. They proceeded to just replace all posts in the line while we were gone for 30 mins. At least 2 of the 3 posts were just fine and did not need to be replaced. They then charged over $800 for the additional three posts they added and refused to wait the 10 minutes until we arrived to take the invoice or deal with it. In addition they did not bother to check the remaining fence as we asked and failed to clean up. They left dirt and concrete everywhere. We then called the following Monday as this occurred on a Friday, asked them to come out to finish and dispute the bill. They did not come out as planned and then told us to make an appointment. That all their fees are fixed and each post starts at $350 for the first one and $275 for each one after. Never did they tell us this in the quote or prior to installing the posts. We are left with a mess to clean and paid exorbitant fees for terrible work. Stay away!"

Jessica W on April 2025

The Jaacks family is proud to be Chicagoland's most trusted source for high quality, Western Red Cedar yard products. For over 45 years, our family has worked hard to build and maintain an outstanding reputation not only in the community we serve, but in the business community as well. Our experienced staff can help you design, create and customize high quality yard products like no one else in the business. Additional DBA - Rustic Fencing Ltd. Award winning.

"If I could leave less than 1 star I would. I was a return customer that needed a few fence posts replaced as they rotted out. The quote was very high but they had done a good job in the past. We asked them to check other posts as well to be sure and let us know which ones to replace. They proceeded to just replace all posts in the line while we were gone for 30 mins. At least 2 of the 3 posts were just fine and did not need to be replaced. They then charged over $800 for the additional three posts they added and refused to wait the 10 minutes until we arrived to take the invoice or deal with it. In addition they did not bother to check the remaining fence as we asked and failed to clean up. They left dirt and concrete everywhere. We then called the following Monday as this occurred on a Friday, asked them to come out to finish and dispute the bill. They did not come out as planned and then told us to make an appointment. That all their fees are fixed and each post starts at $350 for the first one and $275 for each one after. Never did they tell us this in the quote or prior to installing the posts. We are left with a mess to clean and paid exorbitant fees for terrible work. Stay away!"

Jessica W on April 2025

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Garages questions, answered by experts

No, there should not be a gap between the garage door and the floor. This gap can allow rodents and insects to infest your home. It also creates an entryway for rain and melted snow that can damage your home's foundation or cause mold issues. Finally, leaving a gap will increase your energy bills by allowing heat to escape more easily. If you're looking for something more airy, consider one of the many garage door alternatives.

Yes, you can pressure wash epoxy garage floors. Most epoxy floors can be cleaned with a mop, but you may choose to pressure wash your floor if it is stained, has ground-in dirt, or is covered with mold or mildew. Before pressure washing, soak stains and dirty areas with a gentle cleanser for best results. Then use a pressure washer tip angled at 45 degrees and raise the spray nozzle to at least 18 inches off the floor to protect the flooring surface. You can also use a surface cleaner power washer or rotary scrubber to prevent overspray. 

If your cement garage floor is sinking and cracking, your first step should be to call a local structural engineer to assess the problem. They can determine if it’s a minor amount of sinking related to normal settlement or if the issue is structural in nature. If you do have structural damage, the engineer or a foundation repair company that you hire will come up with a plan to fix the issue, which often consists of mudjacking for less severe issues or underpinning for more extensive problems.

Installing weather stripping or upgrading to insulated panels can improve efficiency.

The lifespan of garage door springs depends on the type and quality of the springs, the physical environment, and the level of use. In general, properly installed and maintained springs open and close a garage door around 10,000 times . That equates to around seven years if you open and close the door about four times a day. If you use your garage door more frequently, live in a very cold or humid environment that promotes corrosion or rust, or have a very heavy door, your springs may wear out faster and require replacing sooner.

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