Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2010
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Warranties offered
"Their strength is working with wood. Good value for the money. I wish one of the workers spoke english, we had some communication issues that caused problems."
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Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 1991
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Home Advisor got me the contact for J&W. The owner of the company called on a Thursday we set up a time on Saturday to meet. We had 2 estimates scheduled to replace and construct our deck, but we were so impressed with Jim and the plans he recommended we cancelled the other 2 and signed the contract with J&W on the spot! 3 weeks after they started the work to replace our deck with composite. The result is outstanding, and under our budget. Jim and his crew were prompt and friendly, let us know how the project was coming along every day, and answered any questions we might have. As the owner of the company, Jim was here frequently to monitor the work. When it was done they cleaned up the leftover materials. We're so impressed with our deck we talked about doing other projects in the house like flooring and remodeling. We highly recommend J&W Construction and they get 5 (plus) stars from us!"
Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2024
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Credit card accepted
"Family owned business and treatment."
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Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2009
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Indy & his men were just wonderful, did outstanding work on our patio, sidewalk, stoop & around our trees. We felt they were a great value for the money. They completed the job on time & within the estimate. Indy is very easy & fair to work with & I'd hire him for a 2nd job without fail."
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Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
Warranties offered
Customers say: True professional
"Very prompt service, good value and very friendly. I would definitely recommend them to a friend."
Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2001
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Roman is very punctual, courteous, and meticulous. He does the work himself, he takes his time and makes sure everything is done accurately. He likes to talk. I would recommend him highly."
Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Professional work with quality. Took care of approvals. Cost effective and timely manner. He did another project for replacing chimney wood replacement and brought required machinery to perform the job. I will recommend to all for carpenters needs."
Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2008
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"I was a little disappointed that I could not have what I really wanted so had to settle for the next best thing which would not be my first choice I ended up having a drape to cove my washer and dryer but I really wanted doors but all in all it turned out ok"
Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"The contractor did a wonderful job, top-notch explained everything was excellent I would highly recommend them"
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Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas
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Free estimates
Warranties offered
Small jobs welcome
"We hired Adam to trim trees, and take a couple trees down. We were extremely pleased, so decided to hire him for our mulch beds as well. Definitely recommend."
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