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J T General Contracting

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J T General Contracting

4.45(
664
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
2407 local quotes requested
37 years of experience

Owner-operated. Uses subs for plumbing & roofing. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Service fees may apply. May contact through email or cell phone

"Job well done. Awesome. Jim and his crew are very professional and hard working. Have gotten many compliments on my new porch. Love it. Would highly recommend!"

Nancy H on August 2025

Owner-operated. Uses subs for plumbing & roofing. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Service fees may apply. May contact through email or cell phone

"Job well done. Awesome. Jim and his crew are very professional and hard working. Have gotten many compliments on my new porch. Love it. Would highly recommend!"

Nancy H on August 2025


New Homes Inc.

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New Homes Inc.

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T.P.F. Construction Inc

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T.P.F. Construction Inc

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17 years of experience

TPF Construction Inc. is a family owned business. We specialize in Kitchen and Bathroom remodeling. Our company offers a wide variety of services. Customer satification is our priority. We offer free estimates on all our services and all our work is on time,warranted for one year. We are bonded and insured.

TPF Construction Inc. is a family owned business. We specialize in Kitchen and Bathroom remodeling. Our company offers a wide variety of services. Customer satification is our priority. We offer free estimates on all our services and all our work is on time,warranted for one year. We are bonded and insured.


Green Park Construction LLC

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Green Park Construction LLC

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23 years of experience

Custom Builder and Remodeler

Custom Builder and Remodeler


Ralph's Roofing & General Remodeling

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Ralph's Roofing & General Remodeling

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40 years of experience

Experienced roofer and general remodeler in the Chicagoland area for 30+ years with 100% customer satisfaction. We focus on providing the most cost effective and efficient service for all your needs. Able to customize repair plans, timelines and team numbers based on individual jobs. From rooftop to basement and everything in between!

Experienced roofer and general remodeler in the Chicagoland area for 30+ years with 100% customer satisfaction. We focus on providing the most cost effective and efficient service for all your needs. Able to customize repair plans, timelines and team numbers based on individual jobs. From rooftop to basement and everything in between!


XPERT FLOOD CONTROL INC

4.81(
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XPERT FLOOD CONTROL INC

4.81(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

FLOOD CONTROL, SEWER, REPAIR, WATERPROOFING, DRAIN TILE, CRACK REPAIR, SUMP PUMPS, CATCH BASINS

"The work was done when they said it would be done. Completed very professionally and we have had several heavy rains since then with no sewer backup in our basement in Chicago."

Kim H on April 2022

FLOOD CONTROL, SEWER, REPAIR, WATERPROOFING, DRAIN TILE, CRACK REPAIR, SUMP PUMPS, CATCH BASINS

"The work was done when they said it would be done. Completed very professionally and we have had several heavy rains since then with no sewer backup in our basement in Chicago."

Kim H on April 2022


Affordable Services

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Affordable Services

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Affordable Services works with you through the entire project, from the initial idea to the finished result. We are a family owned and operated company that has relied on referrals from our satisfied customers for over 30 years. Give us a call if you need commercial and residential electrical, plumbing, heating & ac, carpentry, room additions, renovation services. We offer a 10% discount for Seniors & Veterans. Affordable Services accepts all major credit cards.

Affordable Services works with you through the entire project, from the initial idea to the finished result. We are a family owned and operated company that has relied on referrals from our satisfied customers for over 30 years. Give us a call if you need commercial and residential electrical, plumbing, heating & ac, carpentry, room additions, renovation services. We offer a 10% discount for Seniors & Veterans. Affordable Services accepts all major credit cards.


AAB CONTRACTORS.INC

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AAB CONTRACTORS.INC

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In business, there are few yardsticks of customer satisfaction more important than a company's history of service to an area

In business, there are few yardsticks of customer satisfaction more important than a company's history of service to an area


Welsh Development Company LLC

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Welsh Development Company LLC

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22 years of experience

Welsh Development Company operates as a General Contractor and a Real Estate Developer in the Chicago land area. Welsh Development has built many million+ $ homes in the Lakeview / Roscoe Village neighborhoods of Chicago. Welsh Development also specializes in the remodeling of condo's, single family homes, additions, decks and rooftop patios.

Welsh Development Company operates as a General Contractor and a Real Estate Developer in the Chicago land area. Welsh Development has built many million+ $ homes in the Lakeview / Roscoe Village neighborhoods of Chicago. Welsh Development also specializes in the remodeling of condo's, single family homes, additions, decks and rooftop patios.


Masters Countertops Corp

5.00(
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Masters Countertops Corp

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Masters Countertops division occupies a state of the art manufacturing facility and beautifully appointed showroom in Wheeling, IL. We provide complete Countertop Fabrication & Installation. Each project is measured or templated with precise 3D laser tool, cut using the most advanced robotic saw in the industry, and finished on CNC machine to provide you with a professional product. What does this mean for our customers? Our fully automated manufacturing facility provides fast and precise final product with little to no room for mistake. By using the latest stone fabrication technology, the possibility of human error is significantly reduced. We offer free consultation and selections from the premier providers of Quartz, Granite, Marble and Quartzite in the industry. We are equipped to handle all stone products. Our beautifully appointed showroom offers an opportunity to see all of the elements for your project under one roof. Masters Countertops offers quality, craftsmanship, convenience and security. Let us show you how reasonable it can be to get it all!

Masters Countertops division occupies a state of the art manufacturing facility and beautifully appointed showroom in Wheeling, IL. We provide complete Countertop Fabrication & Installation. Each project is measured or templated with precise 3D laser tool, cut using the most advanced robotic saw in the industry, and finished on CNC machine to provide you with a professional product. What does this mean for our customers? Our fully automated manufacturing facility provides fast and precise final product with little to no room for mistake. By using the latest stone fabrication technology, the possibility of human error is significantly reduced. We offer free consultation and selections from the premier providers of Quartz, Granite, Marble and Quartzite in the industry. We are equipped to handle all stone products. Our beautifully appointed showroom offers an opportunity to see all of the elements for your project under one roof. Masters Countertops offers quality, craftsmanship, convenience and security. Let us show you how reasonable it can be to get it all!

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FAQs for second story addition building service projects in Chicago, IL

For many homeowners, building up is worth the expense because it provides the extra bedrooms or living areas that can’t be accommodated within the existing footprint. A larger, updated home often commands a higher resale price, recouping a sizable share of the project cost while allowing you to stay in the neighborhood you love. Run the numbers with a real estate agent and contractor to ensure the expected return and day-to-day benefits align with your goals.

Whether it makes more sense to build up or out depends on your lot, budget, and local code. Building up preserves yard space and involves less foundation work, but you may need to vacate the home during construction. Building out avoids staircases and can proceed while you stay put; however, it encroaches on the yard and may face setback limits. Compare both options with your contractor before making a decision.

A structural engineer will first inspect the existing foundation for cracks, footings, and load capacity. Depending on the findings, the crew may pour new concrete footings, install steel or concrete piers, add reinforced beams, or tie additional rebar into the slab. These upgrades redistribute the weight of the new floor and bring the structure up to code. Your contractor will outline the specific reinforcement plan and timeline once the engineering report is complete.

The Chicago, IL homeowners’ guide to second story addition building services

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