ONE CALL CAN SOLVE ALL YOUR HOUSE PROBLEMS Professional Handyman Services, Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Tiling, Flooring Insured Bonded Guaranteed LIVE PHONE HELP Mon-Fri 8-5 email chat after hours... Chicago Home Repair License #2209943
"Everything went well"
Lance T on February 2025
ONE CALL CAN SOLVE ALL YOUR HOUSE PROBLEMS Professional Handyman Services, Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Tiling, Flooring Insured Bonded Guaranteed LIVE PHONE HELP Mon-Fri 8-5 email chat after hours... Chicago Home Repair License #2209943
"Everything went well"
Lance T on February 2025
At Big G Construction LLC, we specialize in providing affordable and high-quality handyman services. With years of experience, we are committed to delivering exceptional results for all your home improvement, maintenance, and repair needs. Contact us today!
"Loved the outcome. Job well Done. One tip, Big G should inform the client that they do not haul away waste. Quick fix, we bought the Bagster Bag by WM to haul waste."
JoAnn S on December 2024
At Big G Construction LLC, we specialize in providing affordable and high-quality handyman services. With years of experience, we are committed to delivering exceptional results for all your home improvement, maintenance, and repair needs. Contact us today!
"Loved the outcome. Job well Done. One tip, Big G should inform the client that they do not haul away waste. Quick fix, we bought the Bagster Bag by WM to haul waste."
JoAnn S on December 2024
SUPER SERVICE AWARD WINNER SINCE 2003! Our mission is to offer honest, reliable home remodeling services that set us apart from other service providers. We continually strive to exceed expectations by ensuring that each home repair or remodeling project is done to your satisfaction. Our commitment and assurance to our clients is something we take great pride in. When planning your next home improvement project, rely on a company that offers unparalleled knowledge, experience and expertise. Contact us today to learn more about what sets us apart from the competition.
"THE BEST experience with a contractor EVER! We’ve owned 7 houses and have hired numerous contractors to do a variety of work, this was by far the smoothest, most thorough job we’ve ever had done. The communication, preparation and scheduling made us feel at ease with the project. Everyone of the workers and managers of the job showed up on time and got our job done on the specific schedule we were given. The quality of the work was top notch! The entire team was a pleasure to work with!"
Steve B on October 2021
SUPER SERVICE AWARD WINNER SINCE 2003! Our mission is to offer honest, reliable home remodeling services that set us apart from other service providers. We continually strive to exceed expectations by ensuring that each home repair or remodeling project is done to your satisfaction. Our commitment and assurance to our clients is something we take great pride in. When planning your next home improvement project, rely on a company that offers unparalleled knowledge, experience and expertise. Contact us today to learn more about what sets us apart from the competition.
"THE BEST experience with a contractor EVER! We’ve owned 7 houses and have hired numerous contractors to do a variety of work, this was by far the smoothest, most thorough job we’ve ever had done. The communication, preparation and scheduling made us feel at ease with the project. Everyone of the workers and managers of the job showed up on time and got our job done on the specific schedule we were given. The quality of the work was top notch! The entire team was a pleasure to work with!"
Steve B on October 2021
Infinity Home Improvement is a full line home improvement company. We offer retro-fit products such as Roofing, insulation and gutters and gutter protection. With nearly 50,000 previous customers and 20 years experience you can count on Infinity to do quality work for you and your family.
"They came and put in extensions on the gutters. One was very poorly installed."
Ismael M on July 2023
Infinity Home Improvement is a full line home improvement company. We offer retro-fit products such as Roofing, insulation and gutters and gutter protection. With nearly 50,000 previous customers and 20 years experience you can count on Infinity to do quality work for you and your family.
"They came and put in extensions on the gutters. One was very poorly installed."
Ismael M on July 2023
The Handy Veteran is a veteran owned and operated company. We offer free estimates and stand by our motto of professional and dependable services. We want to be the one stop shop handyman for you. We offer active duty and veteran discounts.
"Brad was awesome! He was so kind and sweet. He took care of the drywall and the painting in the closet. Very professional!"
Anna K on May 2025
The Handy Veteran is a veteran owned and operated company. We offer free estimates and stand by our motto of professional and dependable services. We want to be the one stop shop handyman for you. We offer active duty and veteran discounts.
"Brad was awesome! He was so kind and sweet. He took care of the drywall and the painting in the closet. Very professional!"
Anna K on May 2025
ARDMOR Windows & Doors, is dedicated to providing expert Windows/Doors Replacement and Repair along with Glass Replacement Services. Our professional installation teams are committed to quality craftsmanship and customer service. Our years of residential carpentry experience allows our customers to choose repair or replacement depending on their budget. We are installing Andersen Window, Marvin Window, Integrity by Marvin, Advanced Window and other top brands. We do not provide same day services. Call us first.
"Did not engage w them"
Ryan H on February 2025
ARDMOR Windows & Doors, is dedicated to providing expert Windows/Doors Replacement and Repair along with Glass Replacement Services. Our professional installation teams are committed to quality craftsmanship and customer service. Our years of residential carpentry experience allows our customers to choose repair or replacement depending on their budget. We are installing Andersen Window, Marvin Window, Integrity by Marvin, Advanced Window and other top brands. We do not provide same day services. Call us first.
"Did not engage w them"
Ryan H on February 2025
I’ve been running my own handyman business for about 4 years. I have work in most of the trades in my life. I have experience with roofing, plumbing, general repairs, and assembly of furniture. Estimates are always free.
"Responsive, efficient and honest. Everything that you want for handyman service."
Joseph O on May 2025
I’ve been running my own handyman business for about 4 years. I have work in most of the trades in my life. I have experience with roofing, plumbing, general repairs, and assembly of furniture. Estimates are always free.
"Responsive, efficient and honest. Everything that you want for handyman service."
Joseph O on May 2025
Over the past 8 years we have been servicing our local residential neighborhoods and eliminating the frustrating "sticky-door" issue on old and worn sliding doors. Our goal is to provide the best quality service to our community and to offer a pleasant, safe, and efficient experience to our clients. If your sliding door takes more effort to open then it did when you first bought it chances are it can be fixed. Sliding Door Repair Service, Inc., has been servicing the residents of Illinois for almost a decade! With that much experience, our service professionals are door repair masters. We can do sliding door repairs or even just replace the latches and hardware! Nothing is too big, or too small for us! Give us a call today for your free quote.
"I was asked to hold the phone and waited for 32 minutes to finally speak with the agent. I decided not to use the company from this experience."
Jenny K on August 2020
Over the past 8 years we have been servicing our local residential neighborhoods and eliminating the frustrating "sticky-door" issue on old and worn sliding doors. Our goal is to provide the best quality service to our community and to offer a pleasant, safe, and efficient experience to our clients. If your sliding door takes more effort to open then it did when you first bought it chances are it can be fixed. Sliding Door Repair Service, Inc., has been servicing the residents of Illinois for almost a decade! With that much experience, our service professionals are door repair masters. We can do sliding door repairs or even just replace the latches and hardware! Nothing is too big, or too small for us! Give us a call today for your free quote.
"I was asked to hold the phone and waited for 32 minutes to finally speak with the agent. I decided not to use the company from this experience."
Jenny K on August 2020
With over 17 years of Plumbing, Interior painting and all facets of general handyman work, Home Repairs R Us continues to be South/Southwest Chicago's "One Stop Home Repair Service Shop". Deal direct with owner Eric Henry and his dedicated, professional crew on any handyman job you need completed. Eric's wide home repair skill set makes it convenient for any home owner to make one call and accomplish just about any service needed at your residence or business. Call us today!
"Everything is beautiful. The two of them tackle it in two days. I'm very happy with the work."
JEROME W on November 2020
With over 17 years of Plumbing, Interior painting and all facets of general handyman work, Home Repairs R Us continues to be South/Southwest Chicago's "One Stop Home Repair Service Shop". Deal direct with owner Eric Henry and his dedicated, professional crew on any handyman job you need completed. Eric's wide home repair skill set makes it convenient for any home owner to make one call and accomplish just about any service needed at your residence or business. Call us today!
"Everything is beautiful. The two of them tackle it in two days. I'm very happy with the work."
JEROME W on November 2020
I built my company by supplying my customers with HIGH QUALITY WORKMANSHIP for a fair price. I have been in business since 1999 and am offering a 5% discount on all labor for new home improvement or repair projects. I will also cover your deductible on ALL insurance claims.
I built my company by supplying my customers with HIGH QUALITY WORKMANSHIP for a fair price. I have been in business since 1999 and am offering a 5% discount on all labor for new home improvement or repair projects. I will also cover your deductible on ALL insurance claims.
You can generally remove between 1/8-inch and 1 inch when planing a door, depending on its construction. Exceeding this range risks compromising the door's structural integrity. For hollow-core doors, only trim the solid wood perimeter frame. Always start with minimal removal and check the fit frequently to avoid over-planing.
For basic door planing, you'll need either a manual hand plane or an electric planer . Additional supplies include sandpaper for smoothing edges, appropriate paint or stain for finishing, and possibly a screwdriver for hardware removal. Painter's tape helps protect surfaces during the process.
A professional handyperson or carpenter can plane a door in less than an hour. This includes removing the door, marking the areas needing adjustment, carefully planing the edges, and rehanging the door. DIY projects often take longer, especially for those unfamiliar with the process or working with limited tools.
No, planing should only be performed on wood doors. Metal, composite, and fiberglass doors require different modification methods entirely. Even with wood doors, hollow-core models need special attention as only their solid perimeter frame can be planed. Always verify your door's construction before attempting any modifications.