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Downhome Improvement and Repairs

234 Walter Court
5.00(
8
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Downhome Improvement and Repairs

234 Walter Court
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 30 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in additions and remodels, carpentry, siding, tile, and a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We offer a one year guarantee on all jobs performed. Estimates are free and there are no upfront costs to our home and business owners. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"He s honest. He gave me his bid, completed the job on schedule and within budget. No surprises."

Scott J on March 2019

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 30 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in additions and remodels, carpentry, siding, tile, and a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We offer a one year guarantee on all jobs performed. Estimates are free and there are no upfront costs to our home and business owners. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"He s honest. He gave me his bid, completed the job on schedule and within budget. No surprises."

Scott J on March 2019


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M&G Unique, Inc.

36200 Overbrook Court
4.80(
11
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M&G Unique, Inc.

36200 Overbrook Court
4.80(
11
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Emanuel Matula went into business for himself in 2003. Emanuel is not only the owner, but he also performs the work with his employees. Emanuel Matula has over 10 years of experience in the residential and commercial remodeling field. Every homeowner that gets a bid from Emanuel receives a free accurate quote with very competitive pricing. Customer service is always a top priority for Emanuel and his employees. Call Emanuel today and you will be glad that you did!

"Thanks Emanuel and the entire team for the excellent work you did on my basement. Your work exceeded my expectations! You delivered within the estimated budget and timeline. Verillah"

Verillah O on February 2024

Emanuel Matula went into business for himself in 2003. Emanuel is not only the owner, but he also performs the work with his employees. Emanuel Matula has over 10 years of experience in the residential and commercial remodeling field. Every homeowner that gets a bid from Emanuel receives a free accurate quote with very competitive pricing. Customer service is always a top priority for Emanuel and his employees. Call Emanuel today and you will be glad that you did!

"Thanks Emanuel and the entire team for the excellent work you did on my basement. Your work exceeded my expectations! You delivered within the estimated budget and timeline. Verillah"

Verillah O on February 2024


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Kendall Developments, Inc.

35922 128th Street
3.79(
13
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Kendall Developments, Inc.

35922 128th Street
3.79(
13
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
27 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Kendall Developments, Inc has the knowledge and expertise for all of your home building and home improvement needs. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of the 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. With over 18 years of experience, accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are mindful of our customer interest and make their concerns the basis of our business. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time a project is needed there will be no question on who to call. We look forward to earning your business!

"Saw this guy driving on the highway with some serious road rage. Purposely swerving into another car and blocking them when they tried to pass. I wouldn't hire someone who loses their head that easily"

Dave K on March 2024

Kendall Developments, Inc has the knowledge and expertise for all of your home building and home improvement needs. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of the 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. With over 18 years of experience, accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are mindful of our customer interest and make their concerns the basis of our business. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time a project is needed there will be no question on who to call. We look forward to earning your business!

"Saw this guy driving on the highway with some serious road rage. Purposely swerving into another car and blocking them when they tried to pass. I wouldn't hire someone who loses their head that easily"

Dave K on March 2024


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JCB Residential Construction, LLC

5.00(
11
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JCB Residential Construction, LLC

5.00(
11
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 local quotes requested

Our skilled team specializes in transforming your kitchen and bath spaces into beautiful and functional areas. We understand the importance of these rooms in your home and strive to create designs that not only enhance the aesthetic appeal but also maximize functionality. With our expertise in design and construction, we can create custom solutions tailored to your specific needs and preferences.

"John was great to work with. Very responsive when I had questions. Had a few hiccups but not on his side. I didn’t order enough tile so job was extended. I am very happy with the work done and would recommend JCB and will use if another project comes up."

Valerie W on September 2025

Our skilled team specializes in transforming your kitchen and bath spaces into beautiful and functional areas. We understand the importance of these rooms in your home and strive to create designs that not only enhance the aesthetic appeal but also maximize functionality. With our expertise in design and construction, we can create custom solutions tailored to your specific needs and preferences.

"John was great to work with. Very responsive when I had questions. Had a few hiccups but not on his side. I didn’t order enough tile so job was extended. I am very happy with the work done and would recommend JCB and will use if another project comes up."

Valerie W on September 2025


SAM I AM INC

181 Tollview
4.85(
178
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SAM I AM INC

181 Tollview
4.85(
178
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 local quotes requested

OWNER-OPERATED, I'M A ONE MAN COMPANY. FREE ESTIMATES. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO SERVICE FEES. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL. IF THROUGH EMAIL PLEASE LEAVE CONTACT NUMBER.

"Sam was outstanding to work with. Everything that he said he would do, he did and more. Sam showed up when he said he was going to and was very conscientious about keeping the area clean. From start to finish, he did great work and we are very pleased with both the price and the results. I would recommend Sam I Am to anyone needing remodeling and handyman services."

Tim M on July 2025

OWNER-OPERATED, I'M A ONE MAN COMPANY. FREE ESTIMATES. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO SERVICE FEES. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL. IF THROUGH EMAIL PLEASE LEAVE CONTACT NUMBER.

"Sam was outstanding to work with. Everything that he said he would do, he did and more. Sam showed up when he said he was going to and was very conscientious about keeping the area clean. From start to finish, he did great work and we are very pleased with both the price and the results. I would recommend Sam I Am to anyone needing remodeling and handyman services."

Tim M on July 2025


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VDB General Contractor, LLC

4660 108th St.
4.41(
23
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VDB General Contractor, LLC

4660 108th St.
4.41(
23
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
17 years of experience

Welcome! We at VDB Contracting, LLC,are trusted roofing contractors & home renovation specialists since 2004, providing complete roofing, exterior and interior remodeling and repair services. We are a family owned company that provides service to all Racine, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Waukesha and Walworth counties. It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job, but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you are going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs, and different schedules. We are not only here to turn your ideas into reality, but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us for your free estimate on your next project . We are always willing to work with your budget and we also offer financing through a local lender.

"We signed a contract April 25th 2024 for them to do our roof, windows, siding. We constantly were calling them for a start date! Finally in September they came and did our roof. The flashing around the chimney was awful! Mike claimed it was not complete when we complained. He sent another guy to fix it. HE CUT INTO OUR NATURAL FIELDSTONE! IT looked like a 10 yr old did it! We called a chimney expert and they came and took off that ugly flashing that would have leaked! He fixed it as best as he could. They lie! I have contradicting emails regarding when windows were ordered etc. Never even showed us the windows they were putting in! Needless to say we canceled with them! Not letting them touch my house! They never call back! Very arrogant attitudes! First pictures added so you can avoid this agony! They owe us 2k for the repair we had to do, since theirs was so bad, we didn't dare let them touch it again! Guess we will have to take them to small claims court!"

Kimberly N on November 2024

Welcome! We at VDB Contracting, LLC,are trusted roofing contractors & home renovation specialists since 2004, providing complete roofing, exterior and interior remodeling and repair services. We are a family owned company that provides service to all Racine, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Waukesha and Walworth counties. It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job, but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you are going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs, and different schedules. We are not only here to turn your ideas into reality, but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us for your free estimate on your next project . We are always willing to work with your budget and we also offer financing through a local lender.

"We signed a contract April 25th 2024 for them to do our roof, windows, siding. We constantly were calling them for a start date! Finally in September they came and did our roof. The flashing around the chimney was awful! Mike claimed it was not complete when we complained. He sent another guy to fix it. HE CUT INTO OUR NATURAL FIELDSTONE! IT looked like a 10 yr old did it! We called a chimney expert and they came and took off that ugly flashing that would have leaked! He fixed it as best as he could. They lie! I have contradicting emails regarding when windows were ordered etc. Never even showed us the windows they were putting in! Needless to say we canceled with them! Not letting them touch my house! They never call back! Very arrogant attitudes! First pictures added so you can avoid this agony! They owe us 2k for the repair we had to do, since theirs was so bad, we didn't dare let them touch it again! Guess we will have to take them to small claims court!"

Kimberly N on November 2024


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Anix Inc

418 S. Vermont St
4.64(
76
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Anix Inc

418 S. Vermont St
4.64(
76
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
102 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

Anix, Inc. is a General Contractor and a family owned, operated, designed and built company for Illinois. We pride ourselves in High Quality Craftsmanship from New Construction to Remodeling to Handyman services. When we come out to your home to give you an estimate, we will speak to You regarding your thoughts and ideas and then design a custom layout for You. Unlike a big company, where you deal with a salesman, who has no real construction experience, then deal with an array of others, you are not familiar with, and who may not fully understand your ideas, I will stay on the job until it is finished to your satisfaction, being done properly and in a timely manner. I will not tolerate anything, but quallity from the people, who work for my company. We use just licensed subcontractors. Since we are a small company you will pay less with us. We don't have any large overheads. You will receive high quality craftsmanship at a lower cost to you. On a typical job, you can save up to 30% the same work at a more affordable cost. And because we are a small company, you may have to wait a week or two for a construction starting date. The sooner you schedule your free estimates and make your decision, the sooner we can begin working. We're located in a Northwest Suburbs of Chicago.We're Licensed, Bonded and Insured. Your satisfaction is my goal and your happy smile, when you see the finished project, is what I strive for. Please, feel free to contact us with any questions or for an additional information. http://www.anixbuilders.com

"Joe and his team are very professional, polite, considerate, prompt and efficient."

Marie O on August 2023

Anix, Inc. is a General Contractor and a family owned, operated, designed and built company for Illinois. We pride ourselves in High Quality Craftsmanship from New Construction to Remodeling to Handyman services. When we come out to your home to give you an estimate, we will speak to You regarding your thoughts and ideas and then design a custom layout for You. Unlike a big company, where you deal with a salesman, who has no real construction experience, then deal with an array of others, you are not familiar with, and who may not fully understand your ideas, I will stay on the job until it is finished to your satisfaction, being done properly and in a timely manner. I will not tolerate anything, but quallity from the people, who work for my company. We use just licensed subcontractors. Since we are a small company you will pay less with us. We don't have any large overheads. You will receive high quality craftsmanship at a lower cost to you. On a typical job, you can save up to 30% the same work at a more affordable cost. And because we are a small company, you may have to wait a week or two for a construction starting date. The sooner you schedule your free estimates and make your decision, the sooner we can begin working. We're located in a Northwest Suburbs of Chicago.We're Licensed, Bonded and Insured. Your satisfaction is my goal and your happy smile, when you see the finished project, is what I strive for. Please, feel free to contact us with any questions or for an additional information. http://www.anixbuilders.com

"Joe and his team are very professional, polite, considerate, prompt and efficient."

Marie O on August 2023


"Todd and his team did a nice job. Complete kitchen remodel. Seemed honest throughout. Would recommend."

Jason N on December 2022

Hermann Remodeling Inc. has been in business over 20 years as a decorating and remodeling company schooled at the American Academy of Art.Our specialized skills help provide creative solutions tailored to you

"Todd and his team did a nice job. Complete kitchen remodel. Seemed honest throughout. Would recommend."

Jason N on December 2022


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Horton Family Group

329 W 18th St, Unit 904
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro

Horton Family Group

329 W 18th St, Unit 904
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Horton Family Group 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 20 years of experience serving Chicago, IL 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!

"Mr. Horton and his worker Alex were extremely professional, prompt, reasonably priced. Iâ m looking forward to completing more projects with this company."

Arma A on February 2021

Horton Family Group 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 20 years of experience serving Chicago, IL 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!

"Mr. Horton and his worker Alex were extremely professional, prompt, reasonably priced. Iâ m looking forward to completing more projects with this company."

Arma A on February 2021


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Certified Pro Renovation, Inc.

40347 N. Lake Blvd
5.00(
6
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Certified Pro Renovation, Inc.

40347 N. Lake Blvd
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
40 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Certified Pro Renovation, Inc. has been in business since 1985 serving Lake Villa and the surrounding area. We work with integrity to make sure that the job is complete until the customer is satisfied. From siding repairs to full scale kitchen and bathroom remodels, we have the skills for all of your renovation needs.

"Honest and professional. The team did a great job. Communicated the whole time. Was super accommodating to me and the family. Would recommend to everyone. I had a leaky toilet that leaked for far too long and destroyed parts of the subfloor and the ceiling of the room underneath. Everything was repaired, reinforced, and picked new tile too. "

Mark Z on July 2025

Certified Pro Renovation, Inc. has been in business since 1985 serving Lake Villa and the surrounding area. We work with integrity to make sure that the job is complete until the customer is satisfied. From siding repairs to full scale kitchen and bathroom remodels, we have the skills for all of your renovation needs.

"Honest and professional. The team did a great job. Communicated the whole time. Was super accommodating to me and the family. Would recommend to everyone. I had a leaky toilet that leaked for far too long and destroyed parts of the subfloor and the ceiling of the room underneath. Everything was repaired, reinforced, and picked new tile too. "

Mark Z on July 2025

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FAQs for kitchen remodel projects in Waukegan, IL

Your galley kitchen needs adequate clearance around any island installation to maintain functionality. Most galley kitchens lack sufficient width for traditional islands, as these layouts prioritize efficiency in smaller spaces. 

If your kitchen has an unusual width, consult with a kitchen designer who can evaluate your specific dimensions and recommend appropriate solutions. For narrower spaces, consider alternatives like rolling carts or narrow work tables that provide additional surface area without permanently restricting movement.

Kitchen remodels require six to 10 weeks for completion, though timelines vary based on project scope and material availability. Simple updates like cabinet refinishing and countertop replacement might finish within a few weeks, while comprehensive renovations involving structural changes often extend beyond two months. 

Planning stages add approximately four weeks before construction begins. Maintaining clear communication with your contractor and ordering materials early helps prevent unnecessary delays.

Common errors include insufficient clearance between opposing countertops, inadequate lighting that creates shadowy work areas, and poor storage planning that leaves countertops cluttered. Some homeowners select oversized appliances that overwhelm the space or invest in expensive features that don't address fundamental workflow issues. 

Careful planning, accurate measurements, and consultation with experienced professionals help avoid these pitfalls and ensure your renovation successfully addresses your kitchen's specific challenges.

Whether expansion makes sense depends on your home's layout, your budget, and your long-term plans. Combining a galley kitchen with neighboring spaces creates more open, flexible layouts that many buyers prefer. However, removing walls involves substantial costs, particularly if they contain plumbing, electrical systems, or structural elements. 

Sometimes, optimizing your existing galley layout through better storage solutions and lighting proves more cost-effective than expansion. Consult with a contractor to evaluate specific costs for your situation.

Effective galley kitchen lighting combines multiple sources to eliminate shadows and create visual spaciousness. Overhead fixtures provide general illumination, while under-cabinet lighting illuminates work surfaces directly. Consider recessed ceiling fixtures that don't protrude into limited headspace. 

Lighting with dimming capabilities allows adjustment for different activities. Reflective surfaces like glass tile backsplashes or glossy cabinet finishes help bounce light throughout the space, reducing the corridor effect common in galley layouts.

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