Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
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 Highwood, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Small jobs welcome
"Work was done in a very professional manner. He was courteous and listened to my concerns. Went over operation of patio heater to show heater was operating correctly after assembling heater . Would hire again"
Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Roman is very detailed and knowledgeable. I've never had a contractor who tried that hard to understand the job even before coming for a quote. Very easy to get a hold of as well which is rare for contractors from this site. Would highly recommend."
Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
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."
Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"The job was done in the stated timeline . Communication was good. We are very happy with the deck!"
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Warranties offered
Customers say: True professional
"I needed someone to close my pool as an injury prevented me from doing the job myself. William (company owner) responded within 10 minutes of me requesting the service on Angi. We chatted about the pool, I sent him a couple pics of the pool and mechanicals. He provided a very fair quote right away. Based on his timeliness and professionalism, we scheduled the job. William and his crew arrived on time the next day and got right to work. Efficient, professional, and friendly. He knocked on the door to ask any questions he had during the closing. Start to finish, he and his crew had the pool drained, lines cleared, plumbing winterized and covers in place - all in about 90 minutes. Would have taken me all day! Responsive, professional, fairly priced, courteous - You can't ask for anything more from this service provider. BIG thumbs up for The Dolphins Pool Service!!!"
Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They did a fine job, repairing my patio/pavers; put in a 2nd step down from my door & installed a railing. I can use my patio again!"
+23
Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"They are definitely worth it. Willing to work with you to get it done."
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Warranties offered
Customers say: Super punctual
"We recently had our two main bathrooms remodeled by A P Builder (Owner is Angelo). We are totally thrilled with the end results of these projects. Angelo was involved in every phase of the project, many times offering valuable suggestions that we had not thought about. The work was done while paying attention to every detail, no matter how large or small. If and when there was a “glitch”, it was dealt with promptly and completely to our satisfaction. I would highly recommend Angelo and his company for future work at our home. Bravo to A.P. Builders and Angelo for a JOB WELL DONE!"
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Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Present himself with the name West. West came into the house handed right away the magnetic flyer. we introduce ourselves Minerva & Andrew Lorenzen. We showed him what we wanted down in the basement, talked about the electrical project then me and my husband when back up to living room. A few minutes later he comes up and talked way to much about it. he started talking about price about $15,000. We tool him that does not meet our budget so he says I will talk off $1000 so final amount will $14,000. He says how much can you give; it should be half of the project amount. We felt that we were pressured into making a decision. We told him we didn't have much at hand at the moment. We give you $500 dollar to hold the project. We told we just opened a new bank account and that we didn't have any checks available. He says to Zelle him $500.00 to process payment thru with real name given & personal phone number. We mention in the beginning that we in the processes of refinancing. He says coming over Wednesday. While me & my husband analyze what we want to do, we decided to wait until our refinancing is done. I contacted him 3 to 4 days to let him know that what decision regarding project he very upset about it, and I say I am requesting to refund the 500 dollars he says I have 2 kids. I have nothing to do with it. He said he was not able to return our money I told you scam. I say I used Angi before, but I didn't have a problem. I am requesting to solve this issue and get my money back."
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