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Buildmax

4.75(
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Buildmax

4.75(
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Customers say: Quick response
24 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With 20 years of experience in industry, Buildmax is your industry expert in DuPage county. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you that we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. Give us a call today & we look forward to working with you!

"Hasn’t started yet. But did hire"

Scott T on January 2024

With 20 years of experience in industry, Buildmax is your industry expert in DuPage county. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you that we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. Give us a call today & we look forward to working with you!

"Hasn’t started yet. But did hire"

Scott T on January 2024


"He is professional and gets the job done. i am satisfied with the final outcome."

Earl S on February 2022

The Blairs Construction, LLC is a premiere full service contractor that operates out of Chicago, IL. We pride ourselves on high quality work and precise attention to details. Call today!

"He is professional and gets the job done. i am satisfied with the final outcome."

Earl S on February 2022


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Rhodium Contractors

4.17(
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Rhodium Contractors

4.17(
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Customers say: Quality work
11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Rhodium Contractors we specialize in indoor & outdoor home renovation, as well as general handymen work. We are strongly committed to providing high-quality work and customer service. We offer free estimates and will work with you side by side on every aspect along the way. We uphold a high standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call in today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"did a good job"

Alicia J on May 2024

At Rhodium Contractors we specialize in indoor & outdoor home renovation, as well as general handymen work. We are strongly committed to providing high-quality work and customer service. We offer free estimates and will work with you side by side on every aspect along the way. We uphold a high standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call in today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"did a good job"

Alicia J on May 2024


My Property Masters

4.28(
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My Property Masters

4.28(
149
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Customers say: True professional
352 local quotes requested
17 years of experience

My Property Masters Inc, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 10 years of experience serving Northlake and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"Great Guys and respectful Finished the project on time Will use them again "

Justice B on November 2025

My Property Masters Inc, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 10 years of experience serving Northlake and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"Great Guys and respectful Finished the project on time Will use them again "

Justice B on November 2025


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Carrington Roofing Co.

4.44(
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Carrington Roofing Co.

4.44(
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Customers say: Quick response
47 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Carrington Roofing is a professional roofing company in the Chicagoland area. Please feel free to contact us at www.CarringtonRoofingCO.com "High winds tore off my roof ",  "I've experienced sudden damages (storm, wind, fire, hail etc.)" We have a lot of knowledge and understanding on how to properly file your loss claim to your insurance carrier. We can help underwrite your claim to produce the maximum benefits to acquire your full replacement cost of your loss and will take care of you from start to finish. We do re-roofing work and repairs on structures ranging from individual buildings, to large commercial projects. We inspect each project on a regular basis to ensure that the job is progressing smoothly. We give a standard three- to 15-year warranty against leaks and defects in workmanship. After the first rain or high wind, you will know your roof is correctly installed.

"Hard work crew. Always on time. Tile work was excellent!"

Ibn A on January 2019

Carrington Roofing is a professional roofing company in the Chicagoland area. Please feel free to contact us at www.CarringtonRoofingCO.com "High winds tore off my roof ",  "I've experienced sudden damages (storm, wind, fire, hail etc.)" We have a lot of knowledge and understanding on how to properly file your loss claim to your insurance carrier. We can help underwrite your claim to produce the maximum benefits to acquire your full replacement cost of your loss and will take care of you from start to finish. We do re-roofing work and repairs on structures ranging from individual buildings, to large commercial projects. We inspect each project on a regular basis to ensure that the job is progressing smoothly. We give a standard three- to 15-year warranty against leaks and defects in workmanship. After the first rain or high wind, you will know your roof is correctly installed.

"Hard work crew. Always on time. Tile work was excellent!"

Ibn A on January 2019


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Chrysalis Unbound Custom Decorating and Remodeling

4.72(
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Chrysalis Unbound Custom Decorating and Remodeling

4.72(
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Customers say: Quick response
24 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Chrysalis Unbound Custom Decorating and Remodeling prides itself on superior and innovative performance; actively doing our best to bring you the most proficient, detailed work done cleanly & quietly. We will do our best to offer affordable alternatives to high-end products and design.

"Roman is very detailed and knowledgeable. I've never had a contractor who tried that hard to understand the job even before coming for a quote. Very easy to get a hold of as well which is rare for contractors from this site. Would highly recommend."

Robert K on January 2025

Chrysalis Unbound Custom Decorating and Remodeling prides itself on superior and innovative performance; actively doing our best to bring you the most proficient, detailed work done cleanly & quietly. We will do our best to offer affordable alternatives to high-end products and design.

"Roman is very detailed and knowledgeable. I've never had a contractor who tried that hard to understand the job even before coming for a quote. Very easy to get a hold of as well which is rare for contractors from this site. Would highly recommend."

Robert K on January 2025


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Garcia's Repairs

4.79(
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Garcia's Repairs

4.79(
41
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Customers say: True professional
15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Garcia's Repairs, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. we have specials deals all year around. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"The job was done right I love it very professional work neat and clean I love it i would recommend Garcias repairs to anyone who wants a very professional job done right"

Sedrick Q on October 2025

Garcia's Repairs, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. we have specials deals all year around. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"The job was done right I love it very professional work neat and clean I love it i would recommend Garcias repairs to anyone who wants a very professional job done right"

Sedrick Q on October 2025


J.M.P.

4.58(
24
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J.M.P.

4.58(
24
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 local quotes requested

J.M.P. is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I hired Henry Pedaza of J.M.P. to build a fireplace surround and mantel. This was a relatively straightforward project. Because I had the oak wood, I provided the majority of the wood, he only had to provide the mantel shelf...which was cut too shallow, so there is a 1/2 gap where the shelf meets the wall. He literally cut and nailed up 7 pieces of trim board, filled the seams with putty and was done. I showed him my concerns, and we agreed he would come back the next day to tweak his work to my satisfaction and complete another small task, the baseboard. He did not sweep, nor pick up the scrap wood or anything. I paid him (like a fool --$950.00!!!) and of course, you guessed it, he did not show up the next day or next or next. I called, texted left messages and no reply. I was wrong to pay him before being satisfied,(my bad) but I trusted him. PLEASE DO NOT HIRE THIS MAN!! HE DEFINITELY SCAMMED ME!!!"

Lorene L on November 2023

J.M.P. is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I hired Henry Pedaza of J.M.P. to build a fireplace surround and mantel. This was a relatively straightforward project. Because I had the oak wood, I provided the majority of the wood, he only had to provide the mantel shelf...which was cut too shallow, so there is a 1/2 gap where the shelf meets the wall. He literally cut and nailed up 7 pieces of trim board, filled the seams with putty and was done. I showed him my concerns, and we agreed he would come back the next day to tweak his work to my satisfaction and complete another small task, the baseboard. He did not sweep, nor pick up the scrap wood or anything. I paid him (like a fool --$950.00!!!) and of course, you guessed it, he did not show up the next day or next or next. I called, texted left messages and no reply. I was wrong to pay him before being satisfied,(my bad) but I trusted him. PLEASE DO NOT HIRE THIS MAN!! HE DEFINITELY SCAMMED ME!!!"

Lorene L on November 2023


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Apex Window Werks, Inc.

4.70(
224
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Apex Window Werks, Inc.

4.70(
224
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
194 local quotes requested

We are experts in glass installation and wooden window frame repair, recognized for our quality workmanship, responsiveness, and affordable pricing — the key factors behind our successful growth. From start to finish, we are committed to achieving complete client satisfaction. By getting involved early in the process, we help clients explore all design possibilities, ensuring the best balance of aesthetics and budget while addressing every aspect of the project. We aim to be your one-stop service for all your window needs. Whether you need to replace broken or foggy glass, or install an entirely new window, we're here to make the process easy and seamless. Through continuous education and training, we stay at the forefront of industry innovations, allowing us to meet the unique needs of any client or project with confidence and expertise.

"We have used Apex in our last two houses and have been extremely pleased each time. Highly recommended"

Gregory N on September 2025

We are experts in glass installation and wooden window frame repair, recognized for our quality workmanship, responsiveness, and affordable pricing — the key factors behind our successful growth. From start to finish, we are committed to achieving complete client satisfaction. By getting involved early in the process, we help clients explore all design possibilities, ensuring the best balance of aesthetics and budget while addressing every aspect of the project. We aim to be your one-stop service for all your window needs. Whether you need to replace broken or foggy glass, or install an entirely new window, we're here to make the process easy and seamless. Through continuous education and training, we stay at the forefront of industry innovations, allowing us to meet the unique needs of any client or project with confidence and expertise.

"We have used Apex in our last two houses and have been extremely pleased each time. Highly recommended"

Gregory N on September 2025


R.K. Handyman Service

4.40(
65
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R.K. Handyman Service

4.40(
65
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 local quotes requested

R.K. Handyman Service has been serving the Chicagoland since 2010. Robert Kozbiel is the owner and operator of the business and has over 10 years of experience in all aspects of home improvement. Robert prides himself and the business on their hard work ethic, fair pricing, and friendly customer service. We are fully dedicated to your customer satisfaction threw our exceptional customer service. Please call today for an estimate.

"I first contracted Robert for a deck repair and water line repair. I thought he did a good job. He s not as attentive to details. For what I paid I was expecting more. But overall satisfied that I asked if he could replace a faucet in my kitchen. He said yes. I sent him a picture of the faucet I wanted, and he told me that would not work. He sent me a pic of other models to which I found one that I felt was good. But not exactly what I wanted. But I was fine with it. As I was watching him remove the old faucet I knew I was in trouble... I saw Robert use an electric metal saw and saw thru the faucet... which meant there was metal bits flying all over the sink... scratched my counter top and bits fell thru the drain and clogged my garbage disposal. But he did get it out. The water pressure coming out is slow and is not the same. I don t feel this job is his strong suit. I will say that he always responded and is punctual. He did give me a refund. I would add make sure you get it in writing."

Rosemary J on July 2020

R.K. Handyman Service has been serving the Chicagoland since 2010. Robert Kozbiel is the owner and operator of the business and has over 10 years of experience in all aspects of home improvement. Robert prides himself and the business on their hard work ethic, fair pricing, and friendly customer service. We are fully dedicated to your customer satisfaction threw our exceptional customer service. Please call today for an estimate.

"I first contracted Robert for a deck repair and water line repair. I thought he did a good job. He s not as attentive to details. For what I paid I was expecting more. But overall satisfied that I asked if he could replace a faucet in my kitchen. He said yes. I sent him a picture of the faucet I wanted, and he told me that would not work. He sent me a pic of other models to which I found one that I felt was good. But not exactly what I wanted. But I was fine with it. As I was watching him remove the old faucet I knew I was in trouble... I saw Robert use an electric metal saw and saw thru the faucet... which meant there was metal bits flying all over the sink... scratched my counter top and bits fell thru the drain and clogged my garbage disposal. But he did get it out. The water pressure coming out is slow and is not the same. I don t feel this job is his strong suit. I will say that he always responded and is punctual. He did give me a refund. I would add make sure you get it in writing."

Rosemary J on July 2020

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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

DIY is possible, but professional construction ensures structural integrity and proper anchoring.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

Wood, cedar, pressure-treated pine, and redwood are commonly used. They offer durability and natural beauty suitable for outdoor structures.

Hickory, red oak, white oak, and Brazilian walnut are among the most durable wood flooring options. Teakwood is extremely durable and known as one of the hardest woods. It holds up against weather and sunlight, but it’s costly and can be difficult to source. Keep durability in mind when installing floors for high-traffic areas in your home. 

In most cases, you can build a carport between 5 and 10 feet from your side property lines and within 10 to 20 feet from your front and rear property lines, at a maximum. However, the specific regulations depend on where you live. You can call your local building department to find out how close to your property lines you’re legally allowed to build.

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