Serving Villa Park, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2010
Warranties offered
Credit card accepted
"John did a great job on my bathroom med cabinet mirror, which was only attached with one hinge and in danger of coming down. He worked out a great solution and saved me $$$. Just waiting for new hinge to be delivered."
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Serving Villa Park, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"So far I have had them install a garbage disposal and a ceiling fan. Wanted to say they were very professional, courteous, knowledgeable, and reasonably priced. Has been a pleasure to work with them."
Serving Villa Park, IL and surrounding areas
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Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Great experience with this company! They did an excellent job with the drywall installation clean work, smooth finish, and very professional throughout the whole process. They were on time, efficient, and left everything looking perfect. Highly recommend!"
Serving Villa Park, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2004
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I purchased two awnings from homedepot and was looking for an installer. Ivan and his team-mate did a good job in taking down my existing awnings and replacing them with the new ones I had purchased. They were even accommodating when I wanted to sand and paint the underlying wood to which one of the awnings was going to be mounted; while they worked on the other awning. There were a few hiccups of not having the right size drillbit and tools since the awnings were atypical. But, Ivan managed to find the parts at ace and with some help from my neighbor, all was well! The new awnings look great!"
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Serving Villa Park, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2024
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Family owned business and treatment."
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Serving Villa Park, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They are very helpful with suggestions. My yard looks great and they re-laid my brick sidewalk. Indy was very courteous and the crew was friendly. Great job."
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Serving Villa Park, IL and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Very knowledgeable about hot tub repair work"
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Serving Villa Park, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"After removing carpeting from our old staircase,we found several of our treads cracked and broken. Roman cut out all the old risers and treads and replaced them with beautiful new wood.He primed the risers and stringers all white. He stained and finished the treads to match the existing hardwood flooring. It looks beautiful. Roman is an honest, hard working man."
Serving Villa Park, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
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 Villa Park, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Warranties offered
Customers say: Super punctual
"I can't say enough about A P Builders and how absolutely wonderful they have been from start to finish. We completely gutted and remodeled our home and Angelo was upfront, honest, timely, and everything that was contracted was done to perfection. We had crew there every day from start to finish. He started on time and finished on time. Any change orders were handled professionally and solutions were found for any unforeseen challenges due to the age of my home. I highly recommend AP Builders for any of your home improvement needs."
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