Serving Round Lake, IL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1990
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"The shed took a bit more time and the gate was done solidly since the post was never in cement- was above ground and the gate was heavy for the post. Several handymen a few years ago declined even to do the gate post on the deck- shed was not an issue back then."
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Serving Round Lake, IL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"After searching for months for someone to convert our loft into a nursery with no luck, we came across The Handy Veteran, and could not be happier with the finished product! Kevin and Tito were very professional to work with. We felt comfortable allowing them into our home and were very impressed by their work ethic. We would 100% recommend this company to anyone looking to have home renovations done, and hope to work with them again in the future on any projects that may arise. Thanks again!"
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Serving Round Lake, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I needed my garbage disposal to be fixed and reached Robert. He was so professional and offered some great advice and troubleshooting prior to coming out. Super honest and helpful. Fixed my issue within minutes. Will absolutely call again, was super impressed! Professional, knowledgeable, wonderful experience."
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Serving Round Lake, 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 Round Lake, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2009
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"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 Round Lake, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2003
Small jobs welcome
Credit card accepted
"They did a great job fixing and reinforcing the rotted joists by my patio door. They did a complex job in less than a day, which both my wife and I appreciate."
+251
Serving Round Lake, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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Credit card accepted
"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 Round Lake, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2001
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"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 Round Lake, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"The job was just to replace the panels on the fence in the backyard. Robert came out for an estimate and told me that the posts were fine and I only had to get new panels and he'd put them up. We set an appt for 8:00. At 8:45 that morning, I had to call to see if he was coming. He said he was on his way. Having made special arrangements to be here at 8:00, this lack of communication and punctuality really irritated me. Rob finally showed after 9:00. He didn't stop in to say he was here - he just got to work. I'm glad I didn't have any special instructions for the job! In the end, the fence looks nice. It is almost all level side to side but not really front to back. I assume that this is because the posts are no longer square - a fact that I would have appreciated having been notified about and given the opportunity to rectify. All in all, this is a passing job because you really can't tell by looking at the fence that there is anything wrong. And the cost was so much lower than any other estimate that I got that it's hard to complain."
Serving Round Lake, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2008
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"My property masters did great work on my deck."
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