Serving Deerfield, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
With over 10 years of general contracting and handyman experience, I am here to help address any need or dream you may have.
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Serving Deerfield, IL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Warranties offered
We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
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Serving Deerfield, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2007
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
We are a small family owned company. Our main goal is to help our customers with their needs and in the process accomplish their satisfaction with the work being done. We offer discounts and free estimates in for home owners in Cook County
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Serving Deerfield, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1994
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Emergency services offered
J. Sitko Construction has been in business in Chicago and in Cook County for 20 years. We specialize in constructing new porch systems and custom decks and repairing porch systems and decks for 2 & 3 story apartment buildings and for single family dwellings.\nWe provide estimates for all home owners in Cook County
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Serving Deerfield, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1989
Free estimates
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General contractor with expertise in multiple categories including full gut rehab, windows, doors, siding, bathrooms, kitchens, additions and more! Over 40 years of industry experience allows us to start and finish any project efficiently, effectively, and on budget.
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Serving Deerfield, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
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Customers say: True professional
We are a locally owned and operated company with over 40 years of industry experience. We specialize in basments, bathroom and kitchen remodels along with a wide range of expertise for a variety of other home improvement projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
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Serving Deerfield, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
Warranties offered
Customers say: True professional
The Dolphins Pool has been in business since 2005; but, our owner, William Reyes, has been building and servicing pools for more than 6 years. We specialize in in-ground pool installation and service.
Serving Deerfield, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
We offer high quality and honest work. \n\nWe specialize in above ground and Inground pools also hot tubs. \nOpenings / Closings \nCleanings \nAbove and Inground repairs\nHot tub repairs\nHeater repairs
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Serving Deerfield, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2001
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Chrysalis Unbound Custom Decorating and Remodeling prides itself on superior and innovative performance; \nactively doing our best to bring you the most proficient, detailed work done cleanly & quietly. We will do our best to offer affordable alternatives to high-end products and design.
Serving Deerfield, 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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