Serving Carol Stream, IL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2010
Warranties offered
Credit card accepted
"Great did nice job and also placed laminate boards in."
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Serving Carol Stream, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1990
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Gary arrived on time. Addressed all issues in a professional manner. Courteous, clean and extremely capable. The work on our shed doors is awesome!!! Very very happy with the results!"
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Serving Carol Stream, IL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2017
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Warranties offered
"Kevin and Chris did a great job on our front porch project! They rebuilt the casing around the three posts and installed black steel railing which is sturdy and looks sharp! They were able to rebuild the posts to look like the idea picture we shared prior to starting the project. They were on time, respectful, and communicated with us throughout the project, confirming details regarding design choices, and letting us know next steps. We would definitely work with this team again!"
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Serving Carol Stream, IL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I noticed what I thought initially was my above the counter cabinets coming loose from the wall. Mike from Perfect Work was in contact with me and looked at pictures of what I was concerned with. He identified that it was a cosmetic issue, and not the actual cabinets coming away from the wall. He also took the time to come by my place on his way to another job to see it in person. It turned out to be the trim in one area coming loose, and not the cabinets themselves. I know little about cabinetry, so to have someone take the time to allay my fears, was really appreciated. I know this business to be trustworthy and pleasant to work with now, and should the need for home projects come up in the future, I would not hesitate to use Angi, or directly call Perfect Work to do the job. Thank you again Mike!"
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Serving Carol Stream, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
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Emergency services offered
"The team was very responsive in assisting the removal of a silver maple in my back yard. Came out and quoted the opportunity within a couple days of engaging them on the Home Advisor platform. After moving forward with the bid, the continued to provide communication even through a couple reschedules due to weather. The completion of the project was smooth and they left the back yard in great shape. Iâ d recommend All Service Calls to my friends and family members."
Serving Carol Stream, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1986
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Warranties offered
"Great hire! He built a ramp for my shed."
+49
Serving Carol Stream, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2024
Free estimates
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"Christopherà ¢ s work is incredibly beautiful. He performed everything to the highest standard, and suggested coming back to tweak a few minor details to take our mudroom custom cabinets to the next level. He was very open to our design preferences and went to a number of places to help us achieve the look, quality and material vision we had in mind. We had initially hired him to do a custom hood in our kitchen and were beyond happy with the results. We would hire him again without a second thought."
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Serving Carol Stream, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2009
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They are very helpful with suggestions. My yard looks great and they re-laid my brick sidewalk. Indy was very courteous and the crew was friendly. Great job."
+14
Serving Carol Stream, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
Warranties offered
Customers say: True professional
"William replaced the liner on my in ground pool. He was very easy to work with, he and his staff did a great job installing my liner and I am very pleased."
Serving Carol Stream, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1972
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"DCD Construction did an outstanding job in fixing my gate to my fence. They arrived promptly and went right to work. Their customer service was great also. I would recommend them to my friends and family."
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