
Serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Excellent service came out on the holiday"





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Serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Excellent service came out on the holiday"





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Serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2007
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Mike, Eddie, and their team were great. From the beginning communication was easy and Mike was easy to get ahold of when we had questions regarding materials and details in the estimate he sent us. We actually had them quote us a few years back, but had to hold off on the work due to multiple home repairs. They gave us a new estimate, for a small increase, which I really respected given the 4 years that had passed and the amount of work they had on their schedule. We had a couple of other companies come out and quote us and E & B gave us a middle ground price, but with plenty of detail to back it up. We ended up deciding to do composite deck floorboards with a wood railing. After they began demo my husband realized that even though we had planned to hold off on having our back sidewalk re-poured to slope away from the house it wouldn't be possible since two of the staircase footers would have to sit on top of it. We asked if they could add give us an estimate on one sidewalk from the back of the house to the alley. After some back and forth on the height and slope of the sidewalk, they got started on that the next day. We also decided that we might as well replace our sliding door that has been giving us issues and Eddie ordered that immediately for us. Everyone was respectful about our space, worked hard, and whenever we had questions they stopped work until we had it resolved. They cleaned up after themselves and made sure to come back to finish up a few minor details. They also came back two weeks later when the sliding door wouldn't lock. They didn't leave us hanging after the majority/all of the job was done, which had happened to us once before. I trust them enough to work with them again when we're ready to tackle the next thing on our bungalow fix-it list."





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Serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2007
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I really, really don't want to tell people about Old World Carpentry because I want to keep James all to myself. He's that good. He is incredibly responsive and he communicates, which is difficult to find in most contractors. He takes his time and is detail-oriented. He finds pleasure in restoring what's old so it looks new. I truly want to keep finding projects for him to do so we can keep him busy and not have to share him. Alas...I suppose someone else can have him for a week or two."





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Serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
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Emergency services offered
"I had a small job and trouble finding professional help for my small job replacing the shingles on the roof of my wood garden shed -- 12x6 size. Once I removed the tools inside to prepare for their work, I realized I also needed the floor replaced. They completed both jobs within a few hours; they cleaned up afterwards, I am now prepared for keeping my lawnmower and other tools dry and ready for next season. They were a pleasure to work with. Their price was fair."

Serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"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 Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas
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Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Great experience with Blue Hammer! Moe did a fantastic job with the plumbing work under my sink. Very professional, clean work, and clearly knows what he's doing. Honest pricing and reliable service. Highly recommend for any home repair needs!"

Serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1989
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"FB construction did a amazing jod with my door, very professional."





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Serving Oak Lawn, 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 Oak Lawn, 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."

Serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
Free estimates
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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