
Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1994
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Marty does great work. I would hire him in a second."





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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1994
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Marty does great work. I would hire him in a second."





+73
Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 1984
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Michael and his team expertly constructed a beautiful cabana room over our existing patio. Michael had great a timeline and communication throughout the entire process. The end result is exactly what my wife and I were looking for."

Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Exceptionally well!!!! Exceeded all our expectations. We were extremely impressed with everyone we worked with, from the owners, to the office staff to the carpenters. Superb workmanship, attention to detail and professionalism. We would rate them 10 stars and recommend their products and services to anyone."

Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
We approach every exterior or interior remodeling project as an opportunity to bring tailored craftsmanship to fit every client's lifestyle. We pride ourselves in creating beautifully designed and remodeled spaces - from kitchens and bathrooms, to finished living space in your basements. We incorporate client's wants and needs to ultimately deliver their vision of a remodeled and renovated space.
Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 1980
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"We had a 750 sq foot elevated deck built by Joel and the building team led by Matt. Joel was fantastic to work with from his first visit, design proposal and quote. The building team led by Matt did extremely high quality work and were great to design with as the project progressed. They were very neat and hard working. We were delighted with the overall experience, result and value for money. We would definitely work with them again and highly recommend them."
Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 1986
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Wonderful! We love our new addition! Our farmhouse did not have a back door for mud and mess, and our new 3 seasons room is even better than we imagined. Mark’s workmanship makes it look original to the house, which was important to us!"

Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Shirley Barker 5 reviews 2 months ago I was so very pleased with this company From start to finish it was excellent and affordable. The employees were so nice and efficient. … More Tim Leslie 11 reviews·6 photos 4 months ago Thrifty Nickel Handyman has gone above and beyond with every project we've thrown their way, from a ceiling fan install where there wasn't one previously, adding trim under our new counter tops, replacing a side access garage door to even responding to random texts I send their way for help! You can't go wrong with these guys! Marcin Garus 1 review 3 months ago World class service from the start to the end! Head above competition in every aspect of roof replacement journey. Right people, right process, right price! Without a doubt a right decision! Beth Johanson 4 reviews 3 years ago We had our master bathroom re modeled completely. I can’t say enough about this company. Joe the owner is great, fair and visits everyday. Nancy, the project manger was so helpful and did so much to help me with the project. The guys … More marsh neff Local Guide·71 reviews·18 photos 10 months ago WHO YA GONNA CALL.? PLEASE CALL THESE GUYS! JUST DO IT, NOW! After 50 years in the construction trades and owning my own business for 27, I am impressed with the quality of work, the speed of returning calls, their … More Jeff Shervey 2 reviews a year ago Thanks to Joe and Nancy for your help. And special thanks to Johnny, Jeff, Israel, Angel and Victor. A special group of people. Beautiful workmanship and terrific guys. Was a great experience. New bathroom, kitchen, interior painting, new floors. Everything is just beautiful. Couldn't be more pleased. … More Ali Heidecke 6 reviews·2 photos 3 years ago Joe and his team were phenomenal during the entire process of building out my spa. The work is top notch! Joe pays close attention to the smallest details and the work of his team reflects this. Joe was so great at explaining things and … More Mario Moreno Local Guide·13 reviews·5 photos 2 years ago These guys are simply the best! In my past experience, having our home repaired or remodeled has always been a stressful time and now with our shower leaking we were dreading have it fixed. I contacted a few. Companies in the area and Joe … More Anna 6 reviews·1 photo 2 years ago Guys do a pretty good job, especially Israel. He did our bathrooms, kitchen floors and painted rooms in the house. But communication with Nancy (supervisor) was terrible. She was extremely rude, misinformed us about colors for ceramic tile … More Photo 1 in review by Anna Linda Snider Local Guide·17 reviews 2 years ago Promised and delivered on everything. Totally remodeled my tiny bathroom that I needed help to get into and out of the bath to a shower I can enjoy. Plus I have a new tall toilet, reinforced floors a 36 door wide enough to get thru with my … More Edward Werdell 4 reviews·7 photos 3 years ago Fantastic experience! Highly recommend for anyone looking to remodel their home. Joe and his team were a pleasure to work with. Great communication throughout the entire project, very professional, completed the project on time and the … More Holly Elderworth 7 reviews a year ago I highly recommend Thriftynickel for all your construction needs home or business. They are honest, professional, timely, and provide high quality results. We use them for all our construction needs in the salon and at home. You won’t be disappointed choosing them! … More lin caliendo 5 reviews 3 years ago We are THRILLED with the work we had done by Thrifty. They gave me my dream kitchen! All of the people who contributed to the overhaul were so pleasant and professional. We will absolutely be having them come back to work with us again. We highly recommend you do too! … More Ben 8 reviews·1 photo 3 years ago A+ service! Nancy and the crew were very professional, on time, and did a great job replacing my roof and siding! I would highly recommend Thrifty Nickel to family and friends. … More 1 Chris Diaz 9 reviews 7 years ago Called to setup an appt for work at my home, called the number and talked to a nice gentlemen and was told to contact the main office called the main office spoke to a young lady and was told that she needed to confirm as to when she could … More 6 deb lakin 2 reviews 2 years ago Joe was amazing! Answered the phone immediately- came out on same day and accomplished the task quickly and to my great satisfaction. Will definitely use them again! … More Jacob Shipley 5 reviews 5 years ago Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. Jeff the carpenter does A+ work. Highly recommended company to use for home remodeling. Cherie Hunt 5 reviews 5 years ago I've used this company on several occasions for everything from hanging blinds to cleaning gutters. Always polite, professional, and leave everything neat and clean. Will continue to use this company in the future. Terry Szawlowski Local Guide·49 reviews·6 photos 4 years ago Wonderful! Joe is now officially my go to handyman! He was so incredibly understanding and was totally helpful. As someone with a disability, it's really nice to find someone that helpful. … More 1 Holly Kuhn 2 reviews a year ago Replacement of my garage door opener. Picked up the new opener, ceiling and exterior lighting. Fabulous! … More Mel Davenport 7 reviews·6 photos 5 days ago New So thankful for the professionalism and knowledge the Thrifty Nickel Handyman team provided in updating our kitchen plumbing and electrical to install new appliances. They responded quickly and put together a plan to work around a very tight delivery timeline and all of the last minute adjustments needed to make things go right. The quality of work, peace of mind that everything is done correctly and confidence in our team all came at a reasonable price. Refreshing to deal with a company that cares about their customers' satisfaction, not just how much they can charge. You don't always get what you pay for, especially with the companies that have to pay for all that marketing. You'll get so much more when you call the Thrifty Nickel Handyman family, I know they'll always be our first call. Thank you Joe, Jeff, Victor and Nancy for all you do! Larry, Melisa and Kyra"

Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 1984
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Required multiple phone calls to get the job going and completed. No invoice was provided and work is not guaranteed. Installer said they can come out and repair if needed."
Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 1989
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Absolutely fantastic! Due to our health problems, it became imperative that we be able to shower on the first floor of our home. Unfortunately, our first floor only had a powder room with no shower or bath, and that room was really small. Greg, a master craftsman, was able to design and enlarge our powder room enough to accommodate a shower. This was a really tough job to do in our 100-year-old home. Once he designed and created the extra space, Greg completely rehabbed and remodeled the enlarged room, adding a shower, new commode, and vanity. It was an extremely complex job requiring plumbing, electrical, and ventilation work plus flooring, painting, and all sorts of carpentry magic. the result is a magnificent new bathroom that will allow us to stay in our cherished home for years to come; all thanks to Greg!"

Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas
In business since 1997
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"We recently hired Hogan Design and Construction to remodel our kitchen and laundry room, and we couldn’t be happier with the results! From start to finish, the team was professional, reliable, and a pleasure to work with. Our designer, Kasia, took the time to listen to our ideas, offered thoughtful suggestions, and kept us updated throughout the design process. We trusted her guidance, and the results are spectacular. The craftsmanship is exceptional—every detail was handled with care, and the finished spaces are both beautiful and functional. Hogan sourced the cabinets, countertops, lighting, and flooring, all of which are high-quality and perfectly suited to our home. A special thanks goes to Doug, our project manager, who kept everything on schedule, respected our home, and went above and beyond to ensure everything was completed to perfection. It’s rare to find a contractor who combines great communication, skill, and genuine pride in their work, but Doug, Kasia, and the entire Hogan team (including their subcontractors) delivered all of that and more. We absolutely love our new kitchen and laundry room and would recommend Hogan without hesitation to anyone considering a remodel."
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