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Matrix Basement Finishing
3050 N Kennicott Ave
4.56(
268
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Approved Pro
Matrix Basement Finishing
3050 N Kennicott Ave
4.56(
268
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
309 local quotes requested
16 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated basement finishing specialist servicing the Chicagoland area. Our focus is providing clients with a clear, upfront vision of expectations through a design/build approach. Our free design service provides potential customers with a collaborative consultation geared towards budget, wants, needs and lifestyle.

"We had an incredible experience with Matrix Basements! From start to finish, the team was professional, communicative, and a pleasure to work with. The craftsmanship is top-notch—every detail was handled with care and precision. You can really see the quality in the finishes and overall design. What stood out most was the amazing team collaboration. Everyone involved worked seamlessly together to bring our vision to life, and the process was smooth and stress-free. If you're looking for a company that delivers beautiful results with expert craftsmanship and great service, Matrix Basements is the one to call. Highly recommend!"

Jason V on April 2025

We are a locally owned and operated basement finishing specialist servicing the Chicagoland area. Our focus is providing clients with a clear, upfront vision of expectations through a design/build approach. Our free design service provides potential customers with a collaborative consultation geared towards budget, wants, needs and lifestyle.

"We had an incredible experience with Matrix Basements! From start to finish, the team was professional, communicative, and a pleasure to work with. The craftsmanship is top-notch—every detail was handled with care and precision. You can really see the quality in the finishes and overall design. What stood out most was the amazing team collaboration. Everyone involved worked seamlessly together to bring our vision to life, and the process was smooth and stress-free. If you're looking for a company that delivers beautiful results with expert craftsmanship and great service, Matrix Basements is the one to call. Highly recommend!"

Jason V on April 2025


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4Ever Remodeling
6881 N Milwaukee Ave
4.91(
366
)
Approved Pro
4Ever Remodeling
6881 N Milwaukee Ave
4.91(
366
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
1558 local quotes requested

4Ever Remodeling has earned a stellar reputation for delivering stress-free, high-quality home remodeling projects to homeowners in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. With a proven system refined through over two thousand projects, we've become known as The Remodeling Machine — a company where expert design consultants, skilled interior designers, dedicated project managers, and experienced installers work together like clockwork. Our streamlined process ensures every kitchen, bathroom, basement, or whole-home remodel is completed on time, on budget, and backed by a comprehensive warranty. With creative designs and detailed installation, we build beautiful, functional spaces that meet customers expectations.

"Excellent… no regrets using 4 Ever Remodeling"

Carol D on April 2025

4Ever Remodeling has earned a stellar reputation for delivering stress-free, high-quality home remodeling projects to homeowners in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. With a proven system refined through over two thousand projects, we've become known as The Remodeling Machine — a company where expert design consultants, skilled interior designers, dedicated project managers, and experienced installers work together like clockwork. Our streamlined process ensures every kitchen, bathroom, basement, or whole-home remodel is completed on time, on budget, and backed by a comprehensive warranty. With creative designs and detailed installation, we build beautiful, functional spaces that meet customers expectations.

"Excellent… no regrets using 4 Ever Remodeling"

Carol D on April 2025


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M&L Remodeling & Painting
5700 W Melrose St
4.61(
104
)
Approved Pro
M&L Remodeling & Painting
5700 W Melrose St
4.61(
104
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
180 local quotes requested
25 years of experience

FIND M&L REMODELING ON FACEBOOK "Remodeling" this word conjures up thoughts of high cost, disrupted living, never ending construction, and the question of “Will I get the end result I really want and will it be in my budget?” No more over budget, long delayed construction, and lack of attentiveness to your needs and desires. We have developed a reputation around Chicago as the home remodeling company to work with. We are a Chicago based complete home remodeling company in business since 2000. Our staff of skilled craftsmen bring with them many years of experience, are very quality conscience, and take pride in their craft. We are confident in our ability to find the right solutions for our clients. Building trust within long lasting relationships is our number 1 priority. Personal attention to our clients as individuals is what sets us apart from others in the home remodeling industry. Our reputation is our most important asset and it can also be found in each of our experienced craftsman. We stand behind all of our work, so that you can be assured that we provide high quality home remodeling services. Whether you are thinking about remodeling your kitchen, bathroom or basement, we can work with you every step of the way, to make sure your home remodeling project looks its best for years to come. We strive to go above and beyond our clients dreams. Our mission is to be one of the most respected remodeling firms throughout the Chicago area. We work hard every day to achieve that goal. FIND M&L REMODELING ON FACEBOOK

"Matt and his crew are awesome. Matt has helped me on 4 separate major renovations because his commitment to ensuring the project is second to none. His crew is there from 7am to 5pm everyday. Matt gives you his input and listens to ensure a positive experience. I would absolutely hire Matt and crew again. They just remodeled our basement."

Hector A on October 2023

FIND M&L REMODELING ON FACEBOOK "Remodeling" this word conjures up thoughts of high cost, disrupted living, never ending construction, and the question of “Will I get the end result I really want and will it be in my budget?” No more over budget, long delayed construction, and lack of attentiveness to your needs and desires. We have developed a reputation around Chicago as the home remodeling company to work with. We are a Chicago based complete home remodeling company in business since 2000. Our staff of skilled craftsmen bring with them many years of experience, are very quality conscience, and take pride in their craft. We are confident in our ability to find the right solutions for our clients. Building trust within long lasting relationships is our number 1 priority. Personal attention to our clients as individuals is what sets us apart from others in the home remodeling industry. Our reputation is our most important asset and it can also be found in each of our experienced craftsman. We stand behind all of our work, so that you can be assured that we provide high quality home remodeling services. Whether you are thinking about remodeling your kitchen, bathroom or basement, we can work with you every step of the way, to make sure your home remodeling project looks its best for years to come. We strive to go above and beyond our clients dreams. Our mission is to be one of the most respected remodeling firms throughout the Chicago area. We work hard every day to achieve that goal. FIND M&L REMODELING ON FACEBOOK

"Matt and his crew are awesome. Matt has helped me on 4 separate major renovations because his commitment to ensuring the project is second to none. His crew is there from 7am to 5pm everyday. Matt gives you his input and listens to ensure a positive experience. I would absolutely hire Matt and crew again. They just remodeled our basement."

Hector A on October 2023


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GS Construction & Remodeling
Servicing
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
GS Construction & Remodeling
Servicing
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

GS Construction is a family affair, run by Gregory and Patryk, a dynamic father-son duo. We're all about forming genuine connections with our clients. We make sure you're comfortable with every decision we make together. With our keen eye for detail and top-notch tradesmen, we catch and address concerns early. Plus, we're always on-site, ensuring your project is smooth and stress-free. You're in good hands with GS Construction.

"Our project turned out better than we expected and as things were going along, we added more projects. Patryk, Greg and their team did a fantastic job. They were always so nice to work with, even suggesting things which was helpful. They never left a project until they thought it was perfect. We did a full kitchen remodel, even closing off a window to move a fridge and pantry to the other side to allow more cabinets and much needed counter space. They widen the entrance and the kitchen seems so much bigger. We think it’s Beautiful! They did laminated floors throughout the first floor, painted all walls and new baseboards. They created a wine bar which was just a cubby hole. They put in a pantry like cubby hole in our laundry room and added cabinets and above wall unit. One of the projects we had them add is new wooden stairs to the 2nd floor, white spindles and railing that curves instead of a wall and laminate floors on the 2nd floor. Other odd and ends that they never hesitated to do. We appreciate all they have done in our home, To us, it’s amazing how nice it is and how it should have been all the years we have lived here. Its exciting to show it off, it feels like a new house. These guys are amazing and would definately recommend them to anyone. Very reliable and easy to get in contact with when needed. Ron & Denise McMorrow"

Denise M on November 2024

GS Construction is a family affair, run by Gregory and Patryk, a dynamic father-son duo. We're all about forming genuine connections with our clients. We make sure you're comfortable with every decision we make together. With our keen eye for detail and top-notch tradesmen, we catch and address concerns early. Plus, we're always on-site, ensuring your project is smooth and stress-free. You're in good hands with GS Construction.

"Our project turned out better than we expected and as things were going along, we added more projects. Patryk, Greg and their team did a fantastic job. They were always so nice to work with, even suggesting things which was helpful. They never left a project until they thought it was perfect. We did a full kitchen remodel, even closing off a window to move a fridge and pantry to the other side to allow more cabinets and much needed counter space. They widen the entrance and the kitchen seems so much bigger. We think it’s Beautiful! They did laminated floors throughout the first floor, painted all walls and new baseboards. They created a wine bar which was just a cubby hole. They put in a pantry like cubby hole in our laundry room and added cabinets and above wall unit. One of the projects we had them add is new wooden stairs to the 2nd floor, white spindles and railing that curves instead of a wall and laminate floors on the 2nd floor. Other odd and ends that they never hesitated to do. We appreciate all they have done in our home, To us, it’s amazing how nice it is and how it should have been all the years we have lived here. Its exciting to show it off, it feels like a new house. These guys are amazing and would definately recommend them to anyone. Very reliable and easy to get in contact with when needed. Ron & Denise McMorrow"

Denise M on November 2024


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J K Complete Remodeling & Construction Inc
304 King Ln
4.68(
308
)
Approved Pro
J K Complete Remodeling & Construction Inc
304 King Ln
4.68(
308
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
101 local quotes requested

8 employees. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. DBA JK Complete Remodeling. JK Complete Remodeling and Construction sub-contracts all of our Electrical work through Swiss Electric. Swiss Electric is owned and operated by Gilbert Bottcher, and is located at 1473 Driftwood Ave, Palatine, IL 60067, and can be reached at (312) 342-4333. Their IL Electrical Contractor License number is SE6594. JK Complete Remodeling & Construction sub-contracts all of our Plumbing through Aquarius Plumbing Services. Aquaius Plumbing is owned and operated by Mariusz Gapinski, and is located at 406 W. Marion St., Prospect Heights, IL, 60070, and can be reached at 847-409-7894. Aquarius Services is licensed and bonded by the City of Chicago. License #058-180662.

"I’ve always wanted a second bathroom. I contacted JK Complete R&C. Jack came to my home and assessed the would be project. Jack gave me a reasonable price, start and proposed finish date. Then I met the crew John, Mike and Ziggy. We had a great relationship. Everything that was to be accomplished was explained to me on a daily bases. By the end of the project we had a bond and it felt like family. I also learned quite a bit in the process. I am total fascinated with my new bathroom. I have already recommended JK Complete to family members."

Marva L on June 2024

8 employees. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. DBA JK Complete Remodeling. JK Complete Remodeling and Construction sub-contracts all of our Electrical work through Swiss Electric. Swiss Electric is owned and operated by Gilbert Bottcher, and is located at 1473 Driftwood Ave, Palatine, IL 60067, and can be reached at (312) 342-4333. Their IL Electrical Contractor License number is SE6594. JK Complete Remodeling & Construction sub-contracts all of our Plumbing through Aquarius Plumbing Services. Aquaius Plumbing is owned and operated by Mariusz Gapinski, and is located at 406 W. Marion St., Prospect Heights, IL, 60070, and can be reached at 847-409-7894. Aquarius Services is licensed and bonded by the City of Chicago. License #058-180662.

"I’ve always wanted a second bathroom. I contacted JK Complete R&C. Jack came to my home and assessed the would be project. Jack gave me a reasonable price, start and proposed finish date. Then I met the crew John, Mike and Ziggy. We had a great relationship. Everything that was to be accomplished was explained to me on a daily bases. By the end of the project we had a bond and it felt like family. I also learned quite a bit in the process. I am total fascinated with my new bathroom. I have already recommended JK Complete to family members."

Marva L on June 2024


Avatar for Regency Home Remodeling
Regency Home Remodeling
2323 Green Bay Road
4.51(
87
)
Approved Pro
Regency Home Remodeling
2323 Green Bay Road
4.51(
87
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
595 local quotes requested
32 years of experience

The people behind Regency Home Remodeling have been remodeling Chicagoland for over 4 decades. Our commitment to excellence is the trait that separates Regency from our competitors. Quality, price and service are just some of the characteristics that Regency Home Remodeling applies to every project. We strive to exceed our customer’s expectations from the very first time we meet. Regency applies our vast knowledge and expertise to each project we are entrusted to build and will adhere to all building codes as well as industry standards and guidelines. Our customers save 40% to 60% on materials, as we pass on our Factory-direct discounts from all of our top suppliers. You will always be able to select the materials you want at the lowest prices. We will never cut any corners and devote ourselves to building our customers beautiful functional and affordable projects. When you choose Regency, you are guaranteed that your job will feature top of the line industry products and be built to your specifications. Regency offers full manufacturer's warranties as well as our unprecedented Regency service guarantee. Why get another free estimate, when you can get your exact Regency price? Start experiencing the Regency difference by contact us today.

"Regency's craftsmanship was superior. There staff worked efficiently and completed our bathroom remodeling project in the promised time frame. The project manager and staff were easy to work with and willing to go the extra mile to satisfy our needs. Our remodeled bathrooms are both beautiful and functional! We highly recommend Regency Home Remodeling to other homeowners who are planning to remodel their bathrooms."

LARRY M on January 2025

The people behind Regency Home Remodeling have been remodeling Chicagoland for over 4 decades. Our commitment to excellence is the trait that separates Regency from our competitors. Quality, price and service are just some of the characteristics that Regency Home Remodeling applies to every project. We strive to exceed our customer’s expectations from the very first time we meet. Regency applies our vast knowledge and expertise to each project we are entrusted to build and will adhere to all building codes as well as industry standards and guidelines. Our customers save 40% to 60% on materials, as we pass on our Factory-direct discounts from all of our top suppliers. You will always be able to select the materials you want at the lowest prices. We will never cut any corners and devote ourselves to building our customers beautiful functional and affordable projects. When you choose Regency, you are guaranteed that your job will feature top of the line industry products and be built to your specifications. Regency offers full manufacturer's warranties as well as our unprecedented Regency service guarantee. Why get another free estimate, when you can get your exact Regency price? Start experiencing the Regency difference by contact us today.

"Regency's craftsmanship was superior. There staff worked efficiently and completed our bathroom remodeling project in the promised time frame. The project manager and staff were easy to work with and willing to go the extra mile to satisfy our needs. Our remodeled bathrooms are both beautiful and functional! We highly recommend Regency Home Remodeling to other homeowners who are planning to remodel their bathrooms."

LARRY M on January 2025


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Samanco Construction Ltd
11109 S Saint Louis Ave
4.52(
465
)
Approved Pro
Samanco Construction Ltd
11109 S Saint Louis Ave
4.52(
465
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
585 local quotes requested
55 years of experience

We are a full service contractor striving for 100% satisfaction. We always offer free consultations for any project large or small and are more than happy to make present or recent customer jobs available to visit or contact. Over 30 years of experience and meticulous attention detail mean you can be confident in your remodeling project.

"What can I say about Dan and crew? If there were six stars, I would have given them all of those! Our powder room job was also flooring for the hallway and laundry room, plus a utility sink. It was a total gut job in the bathroom. Dan could not have been nicer, quoted us a more than fair price and the job was finished in record time. He was very responsive to any questions we had (ok mostly me). Also, his workers (2) were fantastic. I'm not sure if I should name them, so I won't. They were efficient and professional, asked questions when needed and cleaned up the site and their work space (our garage) every single day. They treated our home with care, as well as our old appliances and new fixtures. We could not have been happier with all of it."

Lisa A on October 2024

We are a full service contractor striving for 100% satisfaction. We always offer free consultations for any project large or small and are more than happy to make present or recent customer jobs available to visit or contact. Over 30 years of experience and meticulous attention detail mean you can be confident in your remodeling project.

"What can I say about Dan and crew? If there were six stars, I would have given them all of those! Our powder room job was also flooring for the hallway and laundry room, plus a utility sink. It was a total gut job in the bathroom. Dan could not have been nicer, quoted us a more than fair price and the job was finished in record time. He was very responsive to any questions we had (ok mostly me). Also, his workers (2) were fantastic. I'm not sure if I should name them, so I won't. They were efficient and professional, asked questions when needed and cleaned up the site and their work space (our garage) every single day. They treated our home with care, as well as our old appliances and new fixtures. We could not have been happier with all of it."

Lisa A on October 2024


Avatar for Don Lorenc construction services, Inc.
Don Lorenc construction services, Inc.
22826 S Krueger Rd
4.79(
29
)
Approved Pro
Don Lorenc construction services, Inc.
22826 S Krueger Rd
4.79(
29
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
222 local quotes requested

Kitchen/Bath/Basement Remodeling Specialist. We don't offer small repair or handyman projects. We have over 25 years' experience with residential projects. We hold general contractor licenses for Chicago, Evanston, Highland Park and other Illinois areas. With a skilled workforce covered by full Workers' Compensation and Liability insurance, we're ready to begin work on your residential or commercial construction and remodel or renovation project as soon as you need us. During our over 30 years in business, we have worked as a general contractor for new housing developers as well as individual homeowners and investors to take care of a broad variety of construction needs. Our past projects have involved everything from small painting projects and rehabilitation work to room additions and full house remodels.

"We can not speak highly enough about our experience with Don Lorenc Construction. He and his crew are incredibly professional and clearly experts in their field. Everyone who works with Don is in-house, so he is able to complete work in the projected time period. They are immediately responsive to every question and request. From the initial planning to the final construction, they guided us and walked us through every step. The final product is beautiful and exactly what we had hoped for. Working with Don was a pleasure, and we highly recommend Don Lorenc Construcrion for your next project."

Rachel C on March 2023

Kitchen/Bath/Basement Remodeling Specialist. We don't offer small repair or handyman projects. We have over 25 years' experience with residential projects. We hold general contractor licenses for Chicago, Evanston, Highland Park and other Illinois areas. With a skilled workforce covered by full Workers' Compensation and Liability insurance, we're ready to begin work on your residential or commercial construction and remodel or renovation project as soon as you need us. During our over 30 years in business, we have worked as a general contractor for new housing developers as well as individual homeowners and investors to take care of a broad variety of construction needs. Our past projects have involved everything from small painting projects and rehabilitation work to room additions and full house remodels.

"We can not speak highly enough about our experience with Don Lorenc Construction. He and his crew are incredibly professional and clearly experts in their field. Everyone who works with Don is in-house, so he is able to complete work in the projected time period. They are immediately responsive to every question and request. From the initial planning to the final construction, they guided us and walked us through every step. The final product is beautiful and exactly what we had hoped for. Working with Don was a pleasure, and we highly recommend Don Lorenc Construcrion for your next project."

Rachel C on March 2023


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Jakubek Inc Remodeling
5016 N Oneida Ave
4.90(
110
)
Approved Pro
Jakubek Inc Remodeling
5016 N Oneida Ave
4.90(
110
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
562 local quotes requested

Our company is family owned, started by Father and Son. As a family business we feel that we connect much better with our customers, due to understanding family needs and expectations of their home. We want you to know just how special you and your project are to us, so we do our very best to ensure that you and your needs always come first. We specialize in entire home remodels that includes: Bathrooms, Kitchens, Basements, Flooring, Carpentry or any other space in your home. We provide our clients with precise estimation, knowledge of the home's structure, 3D designs that greatly help our customers envision their project and of course, HIGH QUALITY SERVICE.

"I spoke with 3 general contractors regarding the project and chose Jakubek. Dawid and his father were punctual, responsive with follow-up questions, and provided a reasonable quote. Even though I read their highly recommended reviews on Angi's website, I was still nervous about picking a contractor. However, now that the project is completed, I can honestly say Jakubek Inc- father, son, & team were amazing! They shifted cabinets in my kitchen island and installed a new granite countertop to make space for a new 36-inch range to replace my 30-inch range. In addition, they created a new vent plus electrical and installed a new hood. They removed the existing sink and cabinet in the powder room and installed a new cabinet, sink, countertop, and mirror. I moved my furniture out of the main level to have hardwood floors refinished and realized how badly the walls needed to be repainted. They were able to accommodate a last-minute request to paint interior walls and ceiling. Admittedly, the breakdown price for refinishing the hardwood floors was a few thousand more than other quotes, but I liked the continuity of having 1 contractor handle all details. Jakubek removed the quarter-round modeling, the floors were refinished (looked fantastic!) and then re-installed new quarter-round modeling. The team also installed tiles by the backdoor entrance because previously, it was hardwood, and the floor was so damaged by tracking in water/snow. Honestly, I could not ask for a better contractor - so nice, trustworthy, helpful, and felt very comfortable having the team in the house to do the work. I will definitely recommend their work and use them for any future projects."

PATRICIA B on December 2021

Our company is family owned, started by Father and Son. As a family business we feel that we connect much better with our customers, due to understanding family needs and expectations of their home. We want you to know just how special you and your project are to us, so we do our very best to ensure that you and your needs always come first. We specialize in entire home remodels that includes: Bathrooms, Kitchens, Basements, Flooring, Carpentry or any other space in your home. We provide our clients with precise estimation, knowledge of the home's structure, 3D designs that greatly help our customers envision their project and of course, HIGH QUALITY SERVICE.

"I spoke with 3 general contractors regarding the project and chose Jakubek. Dawid and his father were punctual, responsive with follow-up questions, and provided a reasonable quote. Even though I read their highly recommended reviews on Angi's website, I was still nervous about picking a contractor. However, now that the project is completed, I can honestly say Jakubek Inc- father, son, & team were amazing! They shifted cabinets in my kitchen island and installed a new granite countertop to make space for a new 36-inch range to replace my 30-inch range. In addition, they created a new vent plus electrical and installed a new hood. They removed the existing sink and cabinet in the powder room and installed a new cabinet, sink, countertop, and mirror. I moved my furniture out of the main level to have hardwood floors refinished and realized how badly the walls needed to be repainted. They were able to accommodate a last-minute request to paint interior walls and ceiling. Admittedly, the breakdown price for refinishing the hardwood floors was a few thousand more than other quotes, but I liked the continuity of having 1 contractor handle all details. Jakubek removed the quarter-round modeling, the floors were refinished (looked fantastic!) and then re-installed new quarter-round modeling. The team also installed tiles by the backdoor entrance because previously, it was hardwood, and the floor was so damaged by tracking in water/snow. Honestly, I could not ask for a better contractor - so nice, trustworthy, helpful, and felt very comfortable having the team in the house to do the work. I will definitely recommend their work and use them for any future projects."

PATRICIA B on December 2021


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Homewise Remodelers, Inc
2841 N Pulaski Rd
4.89(
91
)
Approved Pro
Homewise Remodelers, Inc
2841 N Pulaski Rd
4.89(
91
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
737 local quotes requested

Chicagoland's Reliable Home Improvement Company servicing the City of Chicago and most suburbs. We specialize in full remodels of kitchens, bathrooms, condos and basements. We do not offer repair work or partial remodels. Celebrating 25 years in business.

"Miro redid our kitchen and half bath and we're thrilled with the results. We got a few quotes and ultimately went with Homewise Remodelers because the price was reasonable and Miro was so thorough in walking us through our options. He helped us select cabinets and worked through several versions of the kitchen layout until we were happy with it--we were easily able to swap out cabinet layouts and finishings, like adding a farmhouse sink. His crew were reliable, on-time, and respectful of our property throughout the remodel and we appreciated their attention to detail. They solicited our input on decorative details and were quick to fix things we didn't like, e.g., the location of kitchen cabinet pulls. We felt they treated our home as they would their own. The project even wrapped up a few days early. We would absolutely recommend Homewise Remodelers and choose them for future projects."

Shelby K on April 2025

Chicagoland's Reliable Home Improvement Company servicing the City of Chicago and most suburbs. We specialize in full remodels of kitchens, bathrooms, condos and basements. We do not offer repair work or partial remodels. Celebrating 25 years in business.

"Miro redid our kitchen and half bath and we're thrilled with the results. We got a few quotes and ultimately went with Homewise Remodelers because the price was reasonable and Miro was so thorough in walking us through our options. He helped us select cabinets and worked through several versions of the kitchen layout until we were happy with it--we were easily able to swap out cabinet layouts and finishings, like adding a farmhouse sink. His crew were reliable, on-time, and respectful of our property throughout the remodel and we appreciated their attention to detail. They solicited our input on decorative details and were quick to fix things we didn't like, e.g., the location of kitchen cabinet pulls. We felt they treated our home as they would their own. The project even wrapped up a few days early. We would absolutely recommend Homewise Remodelers and choose them for future projects."

Shelby K on April 2025

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Guest house building services FAQs

In terms of construction, a log home and a stick‑built house often cost about the same. For example, a 1,500‑square‑foot cabin runs roughly $187,500 to $262,500. The price differences come from design choices and labor. Quality logs, complex rooflines, and specialty finishes add up, while a simple plan using local materials keeps costs close to those of a conventional build. Understanding these variables helps you decide whether a log structure meets both your style and budget.

Modern prefab kits streamline the build, but the upgraded finishes and design features mean they sit at the upper end of cabin pricing. You’re paying for precision cuts, insulated panels, and shorter build times, all of which raise the per‑square‑foot cost. While kits can still save on labor, expect the total price to fall within the higher range compared to a basic shell, especially if you choose premium add-ons or request design tweaks.

In many markets, building is the more budget‑friendly option. Purchasing a finished cabin means paying for someone else’s upgrades, profit margin, and often a prime‑location markup. When you build, you control the site, layout, and materials, allowing you to adjust costs as needed. Owners also tend to see a more substantial return on investment (ROI) at resale, particularly when the cabin is situated on ample land. Be sure to factor in land, permits, and any unexpected site work costs before making a decision.

The timeline for building a cabin depends on the design and site conditions. A prefab kit assembled on a prepared lot can be ready in a few weeks. A custom build on raw land—with clearing, utilities, and bespoke details—usually runs eight to nine months. Weather, material lead times, and permit approvals can extend the schedule, so budget for extra time when planning. Working with an experienced builder who lines up subcontractors early helps keep the project on track.

As cabins grow, the per‑square‑foot rate often stays steady, but the overall bill rises quickly. A compact footprint still needs a foundation, roof, and systems, so smaller cabins can feel more expensive per square foot than larger builds. Larger cabins, meanwhile, consume far more material, so even at $125 to $175 per square foot, the total cost rises quickly. Pinpoint your must‑have square footage before signing off on final plans.

Log cabins require more maintenance than conventional houses. Expect to inspect the exterior annually, clean and reseal it every three to five years, and address moisture issues promptly. The payoff for that extra care is longevity and character, but if you skip routine maintenance, small problems—like sun‑bleached logs or minor leaks—can turn into costly repairs. Budget both time and money for preservation to keep the cabin looking sharp and structurally sound.

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