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Avatar for The James Construction Group Inc
The James Construction Group Inc
5.0(
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Serving Riverwoods, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"Simply put, I could not recommend them enough. They were flexible and made the process easy. As this was our first rehab, this one took 18+ months due to legal and zoning. Throughout the entire process, James Construction group was happy to wait and consult as needed. I feel many companies may have moved on during this lull in our project and left us out. Once we finally got all the right paper work, they moved very quickly to rehab our house. All the while, we lived in the basement. Every contractor that came through for them was very nice and kept things as clean as possible (construction is always going to be dusty to a degree). As for the finishing, they made that easy too by allowing us to pick the big design elements but handled most of the "small finishes" that go overlooked but are a massive headache for the home owner. For example, baseboard trim was something we weren't very passionate about and let the company match up to our style - it looked great! With any construction project, there's bound to be change orders. James Construction was always flexible, assisting in anyway they could. We had an extra last-minute bath remodel that they team executed flawlessly, even though many of the contractors that were needed for the project had already done their jobs on the bigger parts of the houses. With the finished product, we couldn't be happier. If you have a rehab or want to upgrade, this is the right company for you. They're budget friendly, too!"
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10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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GARAGE FOR YOU INC
4.6(
120
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Garage - Build

Serving Riverwoods, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Garage For You built us a beautiful custom garage. The process was smooth and communication was good. This was our first large construction project, so we had lots of questions and needed to go over everything a few times to make sure we were getting exactly what we wanted. Ricky and Ivona were very helpful and the construction staff worked very hard. We have received many compliments on our garage and it's the nicest in the neighborhood for sure."
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+9

Response time1 day
Recommended by89%of homeowners
A P Builder & General Contractor LLC
4.1(
98
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Serving Riverwoods, IL and surrounding areas

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Warranties offered

Customers say: Super punctual

"I can't say enough about A P Builders and how absolutely wonderful they have been from start to finish. We completely gutted and remodeled our home and Angelo was upfront, honest, timely, and everything that was contracted was done to perfection. We had crew there every day from start to finish. He started on time and finished on time. Any change orders were handled professionally and solutions were found for any unforeseen challenges due to the age of my home. I highly recommend AP Builders for any of your home improvement needs."
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+16

Response time5 days
Response rate99%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chrysalis Unbound Custom Decorating and Remodeling
4.2(
29
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Riverwoods, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"True professional craftsman. Honest, trustworthy and flexible scheduler. Rebuilt main home staircase. Confronted surprise issues with his years of experience and skills. Impressive mobile carpentry shop. Please feel free to use us as a reference."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Clean Edge Construction, Inc.
5.0(
12
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Serving Riverwoods, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We actually had 4 major renovations - the basement finished, master bath remodel, kitchen remodel, and garage finished. Started the projects on 6/1/2022 and finished on 7/31/2022 - amazing time frame. Projects flowed smoothly, attention to detail was awesome. All of our questions and concerns were addressed to give us the utmost comfort level to choose Aaron/Clean Edge to handle our remodeling projects. Carmella did an awesome job in keeping us updated on when to expect contractors to be in the home. There is not one thing that I would have changed in what was done, but believe me, we did change things as we moved along in the projects... added a 1/2 bath in the basement and changed the kitchen and basement counter choices. Aaron and crew were amazing to work with. I would highly recommend them and were very happy to work with them."
The Woodland House
The Woodland House
The Woodland House
The Woodland House
The Woodland House

+23

Response time1 day
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
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Icon Building Group
5.0(
15
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Serving Riverwoods, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It was great to work with Icon Builders to building our dream home. They went out of their way to accommodate the completion of our home build in time for school. Their response times are great and the staff is truly personable. It was great working with Jenna, Natalia, Joe, Scott, Shawna and Charlie. I will recommend Icon to anyone looking to build a custom home."
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+25

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A2 CARPENTRY
5.0(
10
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Garage - Build

Serving Riverwoods, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Jose did wonderful cabinetry work for us, refacing the doors on a built in wardrobe, building a new attached bookshelf unit, and combining them seamlessly. He was very communicative, flexible, and responsive. Would definitely recommend."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
LCF Consulting
4.6(
10
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Serving Riverwoods, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were responsive, got the job done quickly and it looks great. We had two pillars removed and replaced. concrete was laid to keep them level and they painted all of the wood on the front of our house from black to white. Everyone was friendly to work with. I would definitely use them again for future house projects."
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4 Season Room
4 Season Room

+40

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Barndominium Builders FAQs, answered by experts

Your chicken coop needs to be off the ground to protect your chickens and avoid problems brought on by flooding, mud, and moisture. If you can't locate a high area to build the coop, you should build an elevated coop to ensure it stays dry. 

Complex plumbing is tricky and expensive in an off-the-ground dwelling like this. By considering options like composting toilets, rainwater collection, and gray-water sinks, you save money and help the environment. 

It is recommended that you check with your local building official on barn building requirements and rules, since size restrictions vary greatly from region to region based on what your property is zoned for. Some cities limit barn construction depending on if your property is residential or commercial. The three main factors your building commission will evaluate are:

  • Height and lot coverage: How tall your barn is and how much of your total property it occupies

  • Setback: Distance between barn and property line

  • Easement: Legal right for another owner to access another’s property

If you’re building a pole barn in place of a traditional home, lenders usually don’t offer traditional mortgages for these structures. You can also expect higher insulation costs and building permits may not be allowed in your area. Even if you’re just using a pole barn as storage or as a shelter for animals, these structures are less durable than steel buildings and require more maintenance.

Whether you buy a prefabricated shed or build one depends on why you need it and where you stay. For instance, if a simple garden shed is what you’re after, it’ll be less expensive to buy one already built. But if you want a shed with windows, plumbing, and electric work, a custom-built unit might be more suited to your needs.

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