J D Woodworking aka Finish Carpentry Firm is a premier finish carpentry firm serving Chicago and surrounding suburbs, dedicated to transforming interiors with quality and style. We specialize in custom woodworking, creating beautiful built-ins, cabinetry, and intricate trim that add character to any space. Our skilled team excels in designing and installing custom kitchen and bathroom cabinets, crown molding, wainscoting, baseboards, coffered ceilings, faux beams, doors, and more. Our goal is to help clients turn ordinary rooms into refined, elegant spaces, with a commitment to precision and detail in every project. Whether you?re looking to elevate your kitchen, living room, or entryway, J D Woodworking offers the craftsmanship and expertise to bring your vision to life. Contact us today to discover how we can add beauty and functionality to your home.
"I felt confident that they would do a good job. I was not on-site and left them alone in my condo to install the crown molding. They did keep in contact with me via text with questions and pictures. They were true professionals! They did an excellent job!!"
Carol R on August 2023
J D Woodworking aka Finish Carpentry Firm is a premier finish carpentry firm serving Chicago and surrounding suburbs, dedicated to transforming interiors with quality and style. We specialize in custom woodworking, creating beautiful built-ins, cabinetry, and intricate trim that add character to any space. Our skilled team excels in designing and installing custom kitchen and bathroom cabinets, crown molding, wainscoting, baseboards, coffered ceilings, faux beams, doors, and more. Our goal is to help clients turn ordinary rooms into refined, elegant spaces, with a commitment to precision and detail in every project. Whether you?re looking to elevate your kitchen, living room, or entryway, J D Woodworking offers the craftsmanship and expertise to bring your vision to life. Contact us today to discover how we can add beauty and functionality to your home.
"I felt confident that they would do a good job. I was not on-site and left them alone in my condo to install the crown molding. They did keep in contact with me via text with questions and pictures. They were true professionals! They did an excellent job!!"
Carol R on August 2023
Basement Design and Remodeling is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Todd installed three new interior/exterior doors for us. Two of which are steel and fire rated, and the third is a larger, entryway door, with sidelights. All of the doors look beautiful, they open and close perfectly, and the air leaking we had with our old doors, is gone! Thank you, Todd! If you are looking for a door or window installer, you will find Todd to be professional, as well as very knowledgeable about, and experienced in this work. He even explained to me what he was doing at each step, so I could see and understand his process of installation, including sealing the door into the frame, and maximizing the insulation around it. He was also very thorough in discussing lock options for our doors, and helping me choose the most secure locks for our home. I'm glad we hired Todd, and we feel so much warmer and more secure in our home because of his help. "
Jaime W on January 2025
Basement Design and Remodeling is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Todd installed three new interior/exterior doors for us. Two of which are steel and fire rated, and the third is a larger, entryway door, with sidelights. All of the doors look beautiful, they open and close perfectly, and the air leaking we had with our old doors, is gone! Thank you, Todd! If you are looking for a door or window installer, you will find Todd to be professional, as well as very knowledgeable about, and experienced in this work. He even explained to me what he was doing at each step, so I could see and understand his process of installation, including sealing the door into the frame, and maximizing the insulation around it. He was also very thorough in discussing lock options for our doors, and helping me choose the most secure locks for our home. I'm glad we hired Todd, and we feel so much warmer and more secure in our home because of his help. "
Jaime W on January 2025
Ochoa's Painting & Remodeling is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Our 10 years of experience gives us a background that makes us do fabulous work. We provide quality work at quality prices.
"Roberto was very quick to call after our request. He was a pleasure to work with. Very prompt and extremely thorough. He will be our guy for any future painting projects."
Steve And Debbie F on July 2022
Ochoa's Painting & Remodeling is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Our 10 years of experience gives us a background that makes us do fabulous work. We provide quality work at quality prices.
"Roberto was very quick to call after our request. He was a pleasure to work with. Very prompt and extremely thorough. He will be our guy for any future painting projects."
Steve And Debbie F on July 2022
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Have used Scott for house maint. twice now and both times his work and value have been outstanding. This time he was able to correct a lousy job done with bathroom fan exhausts from a previous contractor. He highlighted everything wrong and corrected everything on the spot that day for excellent cost. Will definitely hire him again for any home maint. remodeling work."
Carlos R on October 2019
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Have used Scott for house maint. twice now and both times his work and value have been outstanding. This time he was able to correct a lousy job done with bathroom fan exhausts from a previous contractor. He highlighted everything wrong and corrected everything on the spot that day for excellent cost. Will definitely hire him again for any home maint. remodeling work."
Carlos R on October 2019
I have over 30 years of experience in the construction industry from home building to the smallest details. My pricing is always competitive and our response time is rapid. Thanks for choosing me.
"They were very efficient, respectful and professional. Thank you to MTD finishers "
chris v on May 2025
I have over 30 years of experience in the construction industry from home building to the smallest details. My pricing is always competitive and our response time is rapid. Thanks for choosing me.
"They were very efficient, respectful and professional. Thank you to MTD finishers "
chris v on May 2025
At House Doctors, we believe home maintenance should be done right at every level. We deliver honest, transparent customer service and skilled handyman services priced right because we want to be the best value for homeowners everywhere. Our professional handyman technicians handle an extensive variety of home repair and remodeling services, including everything from carpentry and cabinet installation to painting, and plumbing. Our one year warranty on services demonstrates we are committed to get the work done to your standards the first time. It is the vision of House Doctors of Elgin to be the premier provider of handyman services in our region, setting the standard for excellence and customer satisfaction. Our specific values include exceptional service quality, customer-centric approach, efficient operations, and continuous improvement. You will not be disappointed with the level of care and commitment we put into your home.
"Working with these guys was great. I'm happy with the results."
Matthew B on April 2025
At House Doctors, we believe home maintenance should be done right at every level. We deliver honest, transparent customer service and skilled handyman services priced right because we want to be the best value for homeowners everywhere. Our professional handyman technicians handle an extensive variety of home repair and remodeling services, including everything from carpentry and cabinet installation to painting, and plumbing. Our one year warranty on services demonstrates we are committed to get the work done to your standards the first time. It is the vision of House Doctors of Elgin to be the premier provider of handyman services in our region, setting the standard for excellence and customer satisfaction. Our specific values include exceptional service quality, customer-centric approach, efficient operations, and continuous improvement. You will not be disappointed with the level of care and commitment we put into your home.
"Working with these guys was great. I'm happy with the results."
Matthew B on April 2025
Chrysalis Unbound Custom Decorating and Remodeling prides itself on superior and innovative performance; actively doing our best to bring you the most proficient, detailed work done cleanly & quietly. We will do our best to offer affordable alternatives to high-end products and design.
"Roman is very detailed and knowledgeable. I've never had a contractor who tried that hard to understand the job even before coming for a quote. Very easy to get a hold of as well which is rare for contractors from this site. Would highly recommend."
Robert K on January 2025
Chrysalis Unbound Custom Decorating and Remodeling prides itself on superior and innovative performance; actively doing our best to bring you the most proficient, detailed work done cleanly & quietly. We will do our best to offer affordable alternatives to high-end products and design.
"Roman is very detailed and knowledgeable. I've never had a contractor who tried that hard to understand the job even before coming for a quote. Very easy to get a hold of as well which is rare for contractors from this site. Would highly recommend."
Robert K on January 2025
My Property Masters Inc, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 10 years of experience serving Northlake and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"Did an excellent job. Including cleaning up and even painted the door jamb he repaired "
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My Property Masters Inc, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 10 years of experience serving Northlake and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"Did an excellent job. Including cleaning up and even painted the door jamb he repaired "
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"Handyman Pros sent a highly qualified worker. He was friendly and easy to work with. The handyman did very precise work and we were quite pleased with the outcome."
Bill H on June 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
"Handyman Pros sent a highly qualified worker. He was friendly and easy to work with. The handyman did very precise work and we were quite pleased with the outcome."
Bill H on June 2025
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
For most standard interior doors, professional installation takes approximately three hours from start to finish. The timeframe may extend if complications arise, such as the need for wall repairs or custom fitting. More complex installations like pocket doors or double French doors require additional time. If you're tackling the project yourself, expect the process to take longer, especially if you're new to door installation.
Most straightforward door frame replacements don't require building permits since they're considered minor improvements that don't affect structural elements. However, if your project involves widening the door opening, creating a new doorway, or modifying load-bearing walls, you'll likely need to obtain a permit from your local building department. Historical districts and some homeowners associations may have additional requirements or restrictions.
For a DIY interior door installation, you'll need basic tools including a tape measure, level, power drill with various bits, screwdriver set, hammer, utility knife, and shims. You might also need a saw for trimming the door if necessary, sandpaper for smoothing edges, and a chisel for creating hinge mortises. Having a helper makes the job considerably easier, especially when positioning and holding the door during installation.
When measuring for a replacement door, determine whether you need just the door slab or a pre-hung unit that includes the frame. For a slab door, measure the width, height, and thickness of your existing door. For a pre-hung door, measure the width and height of the rough opening (from stud to stud and floor to header). Also note the swing direction—whether the door opens to the left or right when facing it from the outside of the room.