Serving Saint Charles, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Roman is a professional does a great job cuts no corners the workmanship is top notch if your looking to have a railing system installed he's your man would recommend him highly"
Serving Saint Charles, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Jennifer was great in helping me envision the plan I had for remodeling my great room. She made suggestions that I would not have thought of and balanced the total design. She listened to what I had in mind and took it to the next level. If I had any negative, it would be that she became a bit less involved when I didn't choose her contractor. All in all, though, very happy with how it turned out!"
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Serving Saint Charles, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"They listen to everything you are looking for and makes sure he does a great design for your project. They do great work."
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Serving Saint Charles, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Jose and his team are phenomenal. Extremely detail oriented, and very competitive pricing. Hands on and extremely knowledgeable. Provided me with a very respectable quote, and gave me the confidence and trust with their recommendations and vision to help design and complete the project I had in mind. Came out unbelievable! Highly recommend."
Serving Saint Charles, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"i highly recommend J & P Brothers Landscaping. Juan helped me to design the landscaping, and he was prompt in getting the estimate to me. Juan and his crew were very professional and did an amazing job transforming my front yard! I will definitely be hiring them again for my backyard."
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Serving Saint Charles, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2012
Small jobs welcome
Customers say: Terrific value
"We really enjoyed working with Kristina for our bathroom remodel. She has a keen eye for design and recommended colors, fixtures and designs that were attractive and flowed with the rest of the house. She coordinated the demolition of the old bathroom, the ordering and build of all the necessary supplies, and all of the construction. Very happy with the result!"
Serving Saint Charles, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1974
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Fantastic customer service and creativity in design"
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Serving Saint Charles, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1993
Free estimates
Customers say: Quality work
"My neighbors have stopped to compliment the landscaping and walkway / stoop that Tom designed and installed. It totally changed the look of the front of my house."
Serving Saint Charles, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Warranties offered
Customers say: Super punctual
"There were the usual hiccups with any building project. This being our first house remodel, we had no clue what to expect. Angelo and his company did not fail us, though, giving us a beautiful kitchen and sunroom."
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Serving Saint Charles, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1993
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"BDC Landscaping exceeded expectations and I am delighted with the gorgeous results. The step required a jackhammer to remove. The crew was polite and efficient. They implemented the design perfectly and cleaned up every day."
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