Serving Lincolnwood, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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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 Lincolnwood, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2007
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Emergency services offered
"Fantastic- EB Masonry delivered on constructing our back yard project (a low lying platform deck). We priced out several options and they were the most affordable. They were great communicators and stayed true to our timelines. We hired them to do an additional project (a garage party door) and were not disappointed!!"
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Serving Lincolnwood, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
Free estimates
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 Lincolnwood, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1987
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Customers say: Super punctual
"After the original estimate, I was unable to continue with the project for several months; but when I was ready to go forward, they honored the original estimate. Following a suggestion of mine, they redesigned the porch to provide small decks, and added other details I requested. They showed up when they said they would, kept everything clean during the process, and completed the porch ahead of schedule. It's very sturdy, convenient, and attractive. When I had a small problem at the end of the project, they cheerfully resolved it. Theirs was the best price I received. I have recommended them to others. "
Serving Lincolnwood, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1989
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Warranties offered
"FB Construction is "Five Star" in all aspects of the term. Igor's knowledge of his product is supreme. His customer service surpasses that! Windows were completed and installed as promised. The installation crew was very polite and on time. 12 windows and 2 patio doors.....finished in two days as promised. No disruption inside our home other than moving things away from the windows....amazing! Very pleased with the quality of the windows and their great features. Very pleased with every aspect of this experience."
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Serving Lincolnwood, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"The work by Solis pools was exceptional. I would recommend them for anyone who needs to have their pool sandblasted and painted. It came out looking beautiful."
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Serving Lincolnwood, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2001
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Emergency services offered
"Gorman and company did good, fast work. They replaced my back porch and built a new one that is much better. It is also enclosed with screens (top and bottom)."
Serving Lincolnwood, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
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Emergency services offered
"Fantastic. Replaced rotted wood with composite for long-term maintenance-freezes. Replaced wooden spindles with a porch wire rail system. So cool. So clean. Perfectly installed. Great communication by Greg and Tom. I recommend."
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Serving Lincolnwood, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2001
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Warranties offered
"True professional craftsman. Honest, trustworthy and flexible scheduler. Rebuilt main home staircase. Confronted surprise issues with his years of experience and skills. Impressive mobile carpentry shop. Please feel free to use us as a reference."
Serving Lincolnwood, 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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