Serving Frankfort, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Timely and professional. Responsive and completed the job faster than expected with cleanup."
Serving Frankfort, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Kevin’s a good man Was efficient, did a good job, fixed the drywall and shelf with old parts and made it work bd it’s sturdy."
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Serving Frankfort, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1993
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Customers say: Quick response
"Darren can provide services to repair and maintain most items in the home as well as construction projects including bathrooms as wells as siding and installations of home accessories."
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Serving Frankfort, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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Warranties offered
"James did an amazing job building our deck last spring. He was efficient, always on time and communicated any hiccups in the process. I couldn’t be happier with the results. Will be getting more work done this summer by him and I highly recommend him to anyone else who needs outdoor home additions!"
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Serving Frankfort, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Very professional cleaning up after they were done"
+27
Serving Frankfort, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Mike an his crew were very efficient a professional. They remodeled our upstairs a downstairs bathrooms. We are very pleased with the quality of work they provided. It was a pleasure meeting all of them. Thank you Mike and team!"
Serving Frankfort, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2021
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Small jobs welcome
R-N-J Construction, has a single mission, which is to achieve complete customer satisfaction! We strongly believe in giving our customers the most for their money. We work with only the highest quality materials and experienced professionals. With over 20 years of experience, we have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress free experience. This approach has set us apart from our competition and keep our customers coming back! Give us a call today!
Serving Frankfort, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2021
Free estimates
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"H. Ward came to our home several times when we had questions about the shed project. He was very professional. H. Ward and his employee worked extremely hard with no time wasted. I would definitely hire him again. This shed was built from scratch-no prefab construction. Excellent work. The ending product looks fabulous. Thanks"
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Serving Frankfort, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2024
Free estimates
"I submitted a request and Gain Construction LLC only responded out of the 4 companies. We setup a date to come out and inspect the project and the materials I purchased. He gave me a quote and came out on the date I selected. He began demolition and then the reconstruction but found out the stringers I had would not work so went and purchased the required materials and cut them perfectly. Between him and his helper they got the project done that day and modified the original quote to reflect new charges for needed materials. They were very professional and did a great job with the project. I would recommend and use them for future projects."
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Serving Frankfort, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They did a very good job, were quick and clean. I would definitely hire them again."
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