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UWC Inc

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UWC Inc

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

4.84(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

Harper Construction

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Harper Construction

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L&S maintenance

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L&S maintenance

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22 years of experience

Do you have property that you can not attend to? We can get the job done . We specialize in give are customers high maintenance. We welcome residential and commercial. Please contact use for more information . lloydsmith21@yahoo.com. Thank you .

Do you have property that you can not attend to? We can get the job done . We specialize in give are customers high maintenance. We welcome residential and commercial. Please contact use for more information . lloydsmith21@yahoo.com. Thank you .

CHL Masonry & Remodeling

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CHL Masonry & Remodeling

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Small local business. Dependable and timely service. 16 years of experience in construction and masonry. Licensed and Insured.

Small local business. Dependable and timely service. 16 years of experience in construction and masonry. Licensed and Insured.

THE WINDOW GUYS

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THE WINDOW GUYS

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70 years of experience

ADDITIONAL PH# (773) 589-3521. ADDITIONAL DBA'S: A B C THE WINDOW GUYS, ABC GLASS ENCLOSURES, ABC WINDOWS.

"Good price. Professional install very happy with my new windows. Chicago Window Guys has it down to a science."

Thomas B on December 2024

ADDITIONAL PH# (773) 589-3521. ADDITIONAL DBA'S: A B C THE WINDOW GUYS, ABC GLASS ENCLOSURES, ABC WINDOWS.

"Good price. Professional install very happy with my new windows. Chicago Window Guys has it down to a science."

Thomas B on December 2024

Rostzorkvit Co.

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Rostzorkvit Co.

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Customers say: Quality work
25 years of experience

Windows installation and replacement ( bow and bay as well ) Siding, Soffits, Fascia. Gutters, Doors, Glass Blocks

"Igor and his team were incredibly polite, efficient, and very competitive on price. They did an outstanding job converting our existing white trim windows to brand-new black trim, and the results look absolutely amazing. We couldn't be happier with how the windows turned out. The installation took place in the middle of a Chicago winter, and I can confidently say the windows are extremely efficient--our home has stayed warm and comfortable even when temperatures dropped below zero. Huge thanks to Igor and his team for being courteous, fast, affordable, and for truly helping make our house feel more like a home. Highly recommend!"

Brian P on December 2025

Windows installation and replacement ( bow and bay as well ) Siding, Soffits, Fascia. Gutters, Doors, Glass Blocks

"Igor and his team were incredibly polite, efficient, and very competitive on price. They did an outstanding job converting our existing white trim windows to brand-new black trim, and the results look absolutely amazing. We couldn't be happier with how the windows turned out. The installation took place in the middle of a Chicago winter, and I can confidently say the windows are extremely efficient--our home has stayed warm and comfortable even when temperatures dropped below zero. Huge thanks to Igor and his team for being courteous, fast, affordable, and for truly helping make our house feel more like a home. Highly recommend!"

Brian P on December 2025

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Green Park Construction LLC

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Green Park Construction LLC

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24 years of experience

Custom Builder and Remodeler

Custom Builder and Remodeler

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Affordable Services

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Affordable Services

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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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.

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Flores Fence Inc

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Flores Fence Inc

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Flores Fencing is a family-owned business. With over 15 years of experience, we pride ourselves in giving our customers great deals and great quality! Currently servicing local areas and the Chicago land area.

"We had a section of our wrought iron damaged after a tree fell during a storm and needed about 40 feet of fence replaced. During the process we had numerous fence contractors come out for an estimate, tell us they could do the job, and would email an estimate with in 2 days...only to be ghosted afterwards. Not with Flores Fence. They came out, gave me a ballpark estimate and general window when they could do that job. Two days later, they delivered an estimate and would also complete the job within the original window they told me. Working with them was so easy, the installation went great and the fence looks amazing. We are very happy with the result."

Marko M on November 2019

Flores Fencing is a family-owned business. With over 15 years of experience, we pride ourselves in giving our customers great deals and great quality! Currently servicing local areas and the Chicago land area.

"We had a section of our wrought iron damaged after a tree fell during a storm and needed about 40 feet of fence replaced. During the process we had numerous fence contractors come out for an estimate, tell us they could do the job, and would email an estimate with in 2 days...only to be ghosted afterwards. Not with Flores Fence. They came out, gave me a ballpark estimate and general window when they could do that job. Two days later, they delivered an estimate and would also complete the job within the original window they told me. Working with them was so easy, the installation went great and the fence looks amazing. We are very happy with the result."

Marko M on November 2019

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FAQs for wainscoting installation projects in Chicago, IL

Wainscoting is decorative paneling that covers the lower part of a wall for style and protection. Beadboard is a type of wainscoting made of long vertical planks with small raised beads between each board. You’ll see it on walls and ceilings when homeowners want added depth and charm. Both options work indoors or outdoors; beadboard pieces lock together with tongue-and-groove joints, while similar styles, such as shiplap, rely on a square rabbet joint.

The best rule of thumb for wainscoting is to stop the panels at about one-third of the wall height. In a room with a nine-foot ceiling, that’s roughly three feet up. Sticking to this ratio keeps the room balanced, lets plenty of wall color show above the trim, and delivers a polished, timeless look.

Wainscoting can make a room look smaller if the room has low ceilings. The same rule applies to wainscoting as it does to painting any space: to make the room look larger and more open, paint it a light color, such as white or cream. Since beadboard incorporates vertical lines in the paneling, this style of wainscoting is ideal for those wanting to make a room appear larger than it is.

Technically, you can panel any room, but wainscoting shines in open areas, such as a foyer or a tall-ceilinged bathroom. Skip it in small rooms with low ceilings—panels can make tight spaces feel boxed in. Open-concept layouts without clear stopping points along the walls are also tricky, as the trim requires a distinct beginning and end.

Removing existing wall panels before installing wainscoting involves distinct demolition efforts. The cost to hire a professional for demo work is $1.50 per square foot. If the underlying drywall requires replacement after panel removal, an additional fee of $1.60 to $2.35 per square foot is incurred. Completing these tasks properly ensures a sturdy foundation and a flawless finish.

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