Serving Ingleside, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1990
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"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 Ingleside, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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"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 Ingleside, IL and surrounding areas
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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 Ingleside, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
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Customers say: True professional
"Highly recommend! Frank and his crew were so great. I couldnâ t be happier with my bathroom remodel. Super easy to work with and very professional."
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Serving Ingleside, IL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2003
Small jobs welcome
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"Had a hole in the siding and fascia that a squirrel creating. Came by same day I put in the request, and was able to do the repairs the very next morning. Happy with the quality of work."
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Serving Ingleside, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2009
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"3D Water Gardens responded immediately to my request and began services two days later, exactaly on schedule and at the price quoted. While they've only provided services for about three weeks, their work so far is excellent. I'm definitely considering them for an expanded set of services. My only concern is that too many others will find out how good they are!"
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Serving Ingleside, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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"Good listener, finished the job in half the time we thought it would take. Brandon knows his stuff about construction and gave us some great tips and suggestions."
Serving Ingleside, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2001
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"Service was excellent. Came within our timeframe. Price was reasonable. Very neat. No mess Doors were trimmed at bottom to accommodate new carpeting. We were worried about someone cutting the doors too high, but he did a perfect job!"
Serving Ingleside, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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"Well organized, had the right tools."
Serving Ingleside, 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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