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"After looking around for four years and interviewing a number of companies, we decided to go with Rob at First Choice Builders and we are very glad we did. From the beginning, he listened to us about our vision for the basement and laid out a fantastic design that included elements that both my wife and I were looking for. While he was not the cheapest bid, he was reasonable in price, very highly rated on Angie's list and we loved the basement that he completed for another customer. As a result, we decided to go with him. <br /> Rob is very good at communicating with his customers, and was patient and thorough when talking with us about his timeline and what he needed from us. So important was good communication to him that he fired two sub-contractors that he had used in the past because they were not responsive to our phone calls or his. I was very impressed in this respect. <br /> He got started framing out the basement relatively quickly and the work progressed at a good pace. He regularly showed up when subcontractors were in to both check their work and make sure we were happy. The basement was also left as clean as could be reasonable expected at the end of each day. <br /> Rob and Mike found several serious problems with the house that were only evident after the work began. Rob was very good about showing us the problems (improperly supported I beam in the basement and moldy wood under the siding because of a lack of proper flashing) and helped us decide on the appropriate fix while trying to stay within the budget. They then made the repairs, showing us along the way what they were doing. <br /> After building a custom entertainment center, Rob and Mike helped hang the TV and hook up the components. They even brought in a cleaning service to clean up the basement and the main level when everything was done. <br /> They helped us anticipate issues and solve them before they became a problem. Their design suggestions were top notch, they were trustworthy and courteous and they earned my trust (which is not always easy). Best of all though, their work was fantastic and I believe that they deserve the title "Craftsmen." <br /> If you are thinking about having work done, call them in for an interview, you will not regret it! <br />"

"In my 64 years on this planet, I have overlooked the building of two homes from the ground up, three complete renovations of 1920s era apartments in Chicago, and now renovations of 1880s buildings in Chicago. So I am not new to construction or the challenges associated with building and remodeling, especially the unique hurdles to be faced in older buildings. Needless to say, I have been exposed to good and bad contractors. Given my background, I must say that Wally and his team at Chicagoland Remodeling were exceptional in every way. First off, Wally above all is an honest, hard working individual. Always a smile on his face, you can count on him to do his very best every day and will insist that the work be done as if it were his own home. He has an eager to please attitude. He is joined by his very capable assistant Izabela, who makes sure that the job runs as efficiently as possible. The tradesmen are old world artisans who take pride in their work. For the two jobs they worked on, involving kitchens and bathrooms, there was a very tight timeline, and WALLY and Izabela worked very hard to make sure the tradesmen showed up on time and worked efficiently without a missed beat. We made our deadlines successfully. What’s more, Wally was mindful of cost, often giving me honest advice on pricing. The overall cost of the renovations were on target and reasonable. Without hesitation, I would recommend WALLY and his team at Chicagoland Remodeling to do a superb job at a reasonable cost. The added plus is working with WALLY, who always showed upon the job with a smile on his face and a positive can-do attitude."

"We lost our detached garage in an emotionally charged fire in March of this year. We needed to rebuild as quickly as possible. We searched for garage builders and very few wanted to even show up. Some would only give estimated proposals by email. When a neighbor told us about Steele and Loeber we made a call. Brian showed up the next day personally and walked through the entire build with us. We trusted him so much we signed the contract on the spot. The pricing was reasonable, but the service was great! Brian kept us informed every step of the way. The people doing the concrete, the building and the electrical were quality and willing to communicate. The outcome was superb, and we were thrilled with the garage."

"It went great. The build took longer than anticipated, BUT that was due to factors outside of the garage build activity provided by CGB. The salesperson, Bob Schuckles, was great. He was prompt, thorough, and very helpful throughout the whole entire process from start to finish. I highly recommend this company and especially Bob. The demolition crew was prompt and careful of all surrounding structures through the whole process. The cement/concrete crew worked their tail off and did a wonderful job, including a last minute patio that was added to the project. When unexpected inclement weather hit, they quickly tented the garage slab and continued finishing the pour. The garage builders themselves were fantastic. These guys know what they are doing. I work in the contracting business in the energy industry and appreciated their purposeful and methodical approach. No slip-shod, no short-cuts. The final build was as expected, and then some. The final step was the electricians, who came in and completed the run from the house to the garage in one day. Wow. Overall, I cannot recommend Bob Schuckles and Chicagoland Garage Builders more. They are great. Let me also through a compliment to the Ladies back in the office (Elizabeth and Sandra) who were involved in the permitting and planning side. They were as prompt and thorough and helpful as Bob. Great outfit here."

"After a couple of calls I was told they wouldn't be able to get to me until the Fall because they were extremely busy. However, after a week they called to say they could actually fit me in. I was thrilled! Albert from Apex Construction arrived on time as he said he would and did a great job of replacing a section of drywall in my garage. He even patched some holes elsewhere. He added the insulation, replaced the drywall, mudded it, taped it and in the end it looks seamless! He even added a piece of wood near the water spicket to keep it in place and cleaned up after the job. Best of all there were no surprises when I received the invoice as it agreed with the quote. I recommend and definitely would use Apex again."

"This is the third time I have hired Chris to work on my three unit apartment building. He is THE BEST CONTRACTOR I have worked with in over thirty years. He is as honest as they come. The work is perfect! No surprises."

"Our house,built in 1944, needed many repairs: cracked exterior paint on the main house exterior boards, broken vinyl siding on the addition, back door stairs and landing displaced by tree roots posing a safety hazard, old and drafty windows. We wanted to have all these problems fixed by a professional and had other contractors come to give us their opinions and estimates over the course of last year, but Todor was the only one who carefully looked at all the issues, formulated a solution and made us confident that he is able do a good and reliable job. We had worked with Todor previously and found him to be relaxed, pleasant and very trustworthy in addition to a skilled professional. We consulted him from the beginning to the end pf the project. Todor had many good ideas that improved both the functionality and the beauty of the project.  For example he convinced us to use cement board to replace the broken vinyl exterior and he matched the color of the paint with that of the cement board so that the painted wood boards and the new cement boards are now almost identical and the house has more unity. He made extra effort to accommodate our wish to have more insulation under the exterior and under an overhang. In addition, whenever he found something unexpected, he showed us the problem and devised a solution.   <br /> The present project took place during the months of July and September, with an interruption due to the windows being delayed. Todor and his crew came on time every day and worked very hard, rain or shine. They took off the old brick and <br /> concrete steps, built a beautiful deck with two fixed benches, replaced vinyl siding, painted the rest of the house, and installed a huge patio door / 2 windows combo, other windows, exterior door and garage door. We are very happy with the results and the whole process, especially because we were hesitant about the details and were able to adjust them until the last moment. Todor?s work is characterized by an attention to small details of functionality, to future problems that he foresees and does prevent, to a stubbornness to do the things right, even with more effort. For example, he noticed that improper previous work had caused rotting of the boards around the exterior door and steps, and after replacing the boards he took a lot of care to properly install flushing around the deck, so that the water will have a good way to drain. We also noticed that he continuously teaches and corrects his crew. In conclusion, we are very happy with the results, will hire him again for future work and would confidently recommend him. <br />"

"Mostly done well but door in garage no longer stays shut. Was kind of a quick fix, but one that hasn't stood the test of time. <br />"

"Extremely satisfied with Reese's work and professionalism. With the help of 2 other guys, Reese spent two full days building an outdoor playset for our son. He was very detail oriented and spent a lot of time organizing all the hardware and really learning all the steps involved. His team was on time every day and worked pretty much non stop until 6pm on both days. Glad I found Reese and will definitely use him again for any handyman type of work. "