Serving Antioch, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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Emergency services offered
"Overall Builders did a great job. Extremely professional, timely, very neat, and fantastic communication!! I would highly recommend Overall Builders."
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Serving Antioch, IL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2010
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"We had an eleven year old cedar deck that needed sanding and restaining as well as replacing some rotting boards. We received several estimates for the work and Minquiz Construction came in with a quote that was very reasonable. We are so glad we chose them to do the job. Angel is a craftsman. Our deck stairs had an interesting design and Angel replicated that design and it actually looks better than it did originally. He ended up having to put several coats of stain on the base and he worked on it until it was perfect. We would definitely use Minquiz again."
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Serving Antioch, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2012
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Small jobs welcome
"Really good customer service, and on time. They cleaned up after themselves each day, not just at the end of the project. I had an outstanding experience with Michael and his crew."
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Serving Antioch, IL and surrounding areas
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Small jobs welcome
"Amazing experience! Great communication and professionalism. Scheduling was so easy, and they showed up exactly on time (even a few minutes early!). They were able to accommodate a specific window last minute. They installed a picture frame light and built an outside patio storage in the same visit, and ALSO helped move a rug from under the bed. I have used many services in the past and am blown away by the professionalism and customer service with this set of folks. Will be reusing many times in the future !"
Serving Antioch, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
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Customers say: True professional
"Frank and his crew are very knowledgeable and easy to work with. They even made some suggestions about the design during construction to avoid issues. They got the job done in the time they quoted and within the budget. Highly recommend them. They did a bathroom and we were so happy with their work we hired them for the kitchen too"
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Serving Antioch, IL and surrounding areas
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"I was very pleased with the work that was done. They were professional and cleaned up everything at the end of their day. Plan on having them back to do other projects. I would recommend them for any project you might have."
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Serving Antioch, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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"We hired Brandon to tear down and rebuild our existing deck and screen it in. We also had him cover up our front stairs with composite decking over the concrete. His attention to detail and craftsmanship was excellent. He put in long days to complete the projects on time and correctly. All passed city inspections without issues. He was easy to work with and worked with us even as we made last minute changes. We are so impressed with his work that we are bringing him back in the Spring to replace and repair our front door. Don't pass him up!"
Serving Antioch, IL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2003
Small jobs welcome
Credit card accepted
"They did a great job fixing and reinforcing the rotted joists by my patio door. They did a complex job in less than a day, which both my wife and I appreciate."
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Serving Antioch, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2001
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"After removing carpeting from our old staircase,we found several of our treads cracked and broken. Roman cut out all the old risers and treads and replaced them with beautiful new wood.He primed the risers and stringers all white. He stained and finished the treads to match the existing hardwood flooring. It looks beautiful. Roman is an honest, hard working man."
Serving Antioch, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2008
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"In addition to the installation of a light, they also installed a medicine cabinet. Both needed some additional work- installation of a junction box and hole needed in a plastered wall; filling in of extra space around medicine cabinet rough opening. They also replaced some wood trim around a large tool shed. Job came out great. They were professional and conscientious to take care within my home. Tom and Mike did a very nice job."
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