Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1993
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Customers say: Quality work
"Tom and his crew came in in timely manner and regraded backyard and installed a 34x18 paver patio that is wonderful. Tom and his crew are very friendly and well prepared to handle job at hand and accomplished it well."
Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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Warranties offered
"Omar did an amazing job on my mother's backyard. It was a major project with concrete removal, paver installation, drain relocation, new sod and a new garden. The quality of work that was provided was exceptional. Omar kept in contact with me during the process and went above on beyond to give my mother a backyard she can be proud of, and his price was great for the amount of work he had to do. I strongly recommend Omar for your landscaping needs."
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Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
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Emergency services offered
"They did a great job on design layout. they were very professional and efficient."
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Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas
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I'm Charles Price, founder of CJRC Enterprises, bringing nearly 10 years of hands-on home improvement experience to every project. As a trained home inspector and exterior remodeling consultant, I bring a detail-oriented eye to everything from window and door installation to custom carpentry, trim work, and full handyman services — TV mounting, shelving, closet conversions, and more.\n\nOver 6 years in business, my team and I have earned a 5.0 rating across every review, built on clear communication, on-time delivery, and respect for your home and schedule. Whether it's a single replacement egress window, a full 14-window replacement, or a custom-built mudroom nook, I treat every job — big or small — with the same level of professionalism.\n\nI believe trust is earned before the first nail goes in. That's why I walk every client through the scope, timeline, and cost upfront, and make sure you're comfortable with the process from consultation to final walkthrough.
Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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Credit card accepted
We are a home staging firm with a distinguished reputation servicing properties throughout the greater Chicago metropolitan area.\n\nWe began offering home staging services to realtors in the northern Chicago suburbs. The company quickly grew via word of mouth referrals and now stages nearly 400 properties / units a year. Our warehouse in downtown Chicago houses our expansive inventory of furnishings (e.g., couches, chairs, tables, rugs, art, and accessories). With our seasoned crew of staging professionals and fleet of trucks, we can meet most staging timelines - allowing you to list sooner and sell faster!\n\nWhether you have a studio apartment, multi-unit property, or new construction estate, we'll help you achieve a clean contemporary look to appeal to today's buyers. Our design team strikes the right balance between aesthetics and function so that your buyer can easily envision how they would live in the property. \n
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Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas
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Small jobs welcome
Offers commercial services
I have owned Alioto contracting for 30 years . I have built school, factory, and residential . Flooring g ,concrete, drywall, painting, ect.\nMany return customers for over 25 plus years . Plumbing, electrical, drywall, flooring, concrete, and much more free estimate.
Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas
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Emergency services offered
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Hi neighbor! My name is Ryan, and I’ve been working as a handyman for the past 5 years, building on a wide range of hands-on experience along the way. I take pride in delivering quality work and making sure every job is completed the right way—no shortcuts, no loose ends.\nWhen you invite someone into your home, trust matters. I focus on clear communication, attention to detail, and making sure your vision is fully brought to life. No task is left unfinished, and no concern goes unaddressed.
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Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 1983
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Credit card accepted
"I got a deal from Berger about their table pad and just in time for my new dining room set. I didn't have time to set the template due to a new baby in the house. A few months later, they still honored my deal! WOW! I sent it in and they made the pad pretty quick. Shipping was fine and the fit was excellent. I would recommend them to anyone! Truly a good company to work with. A++"
Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2006
Credit card accepted
"Excellent - I ended up hiring someone to help with shopping and finishing piece - waste of time and money. Jill's service was by far the most useful and best value in my decorating process.
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Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I had a great experience. They were very clean, fast, quality work, and they exceeded my expectation."
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