We are Smith Brothers Renovations LLC (Formerly Hilbert Company), We are a small family business (my brother and I) specializing in Kitchen / Bath remodeling and home additions. Our showroom and Custom cabinet shop are located in Slinger. We do everything from supplying high quality custom cabinets to complete turn key remodeling including design. We have been contractors in the remodeling business for over 30 years. Our work is excellent, and if you hire us, you can know that one or both of us will be the one actually providing the craftsmanship for your project. We aim to provide very high quality workmanship at a very competitive price. We do not have a sales staff, office managers, or an advertising budget. Our overhead is kept low, and we are able to often times complete a project for half of what the large companies tell you that you “should be spending”.
"Loved working with Hilbert Co. They provided excellent work at a fair price. Communication was outstanding and our remodeled bathroom turned out spectacular! Thanks so much Corey & Mitch for all the care you took on our project. You didn’t miss a detail. Well, maybe one, but it was corrected without issue. I will hire them again and my family & friends have already asked “who did your remodel?” Wished every company was like this one!"
Renee H on July 2021
We are Smith Brothers Renovations LLC (Formerly Hilbert Company), We are a small family business (my brother and I) specializing in Kitchen / Bath remodeling and home additions. Our showroom and Custom cabinet shop are located in Slinger. We do everything from supplying high quality custom cabinets to complete turn key remodeling including design. We have been contractors in the remodeling business for over 30 years. Our work is excellent, and if you hire us, you can know that one or both of us will be the one actually providing the craftsmanship for your project. We aim to provide very high quality workmanship at a very competitive price. We do not have a sales staff, office managers, or an advertising budget. Our overhead is kept low, and we are able to often times complete a project for half of what the large companies tell you that you “should be spending”.
"Loved working with Hilbert Co. They provided excellent work at a fair price. Communication was outstanding and our remodeled bathroom turned out spectacular! Thanks so much Corey & Mitch for all the care you took on our project. You didn’t miss a detail. Well, maybe one, but it was corrected without issue. I will hire them again and my family & friends have already asked “who did your remodel?” Wished every company was like this one!"
Renee H on July 2021
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 design, general contractor and home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We specialize and offer expertise in interior kitchen, bathroom and basement remodels as well as exterior siding and windows. We pride ourselves in the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships as we help our clients bring their vision to reality!
"Rich and his team were very professional and very nice to work with. He ran into multiple issues due to the age and construction of our condo unit, yet he managed to come up with a solution to every one of them. He is well worth the high quality work he does."
Carol R on November 2024
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 design, general contractor and home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We specialize and offer expertise in interior kitchen, bathroom and basement remodels as well as exterior siding and windows. We pride ourselves in the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships as we help our clients bring their vision to reality!
"Rich and his team were very professional and very nice to work with. He ran into multiple issues due to the age and construction of our condo unit, yet he managed to come up with a solution to every one of them. He is well worth the high quality work he does."
Carol R on November 2024
Providing the simplest and most pleasing home remodeling experience. Property ReVision offers realty, construction and design services all under one roof. At Property ReVision, we pride our company on reliability, communication, integrity, and quality work that customers can believe in. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your project. We look forward to earning your business and working with you! Let's turn your house into your dream home!
"Incredible to work with and outstanding workmanship. Would recommend them any day of the week!"
Neal S on May 2024
Providing the simplest and most pleasing home remodeling experience. Property ReVision offers realty, construction and design services all under one roof. At Property ReVision, we pride our company on reliability, communication, integrity, and quality work that customers can believe in. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your project. We look forward to earning your business and working with you! Let's turn your house into your dream home!
"Incredible to work with and outstanding workmanship. Would recommend them any day of the week!"
Neal S on May 2024
Here at Kain Construction, LLC, our craftsmanship is backed with Integrity, Quality, and Professionalism. We want to make you feel secure through your entire project. That is why we strive to build your trust and assurance that your project will be completed using the finest craftsmanship and in a timely manner. We know how important your investment is to you, that is why we will always put you first and assure that every project meets your highest expectations. We guarantee quality that we stand behind. From our humble beginnings to today, our inspiration has always been artisanship and quality craftsmanship that can stand the test of time and will age beautifully. As you study our work you will find that we treat every step of your project with the utmost care and detail. You can rest on that fact that our work has been done correctly. We want you be comfortable through your project, it is our pride to display professionalism all the way through your project.
"Great team! Handled the challenges of this old house with professionalism, talent and a great attitude. We love the results!!"
Marie R on March 2024
Here at Kain Construction, LLC, our craftsmanship is backed with Integrity, Quality, and Professionalism. We want to make you feel secure through your entire project. That is why we strive to build your trust and assurance that your project will be completed using the finest craftsmanship and in a timely manner. We know how important your investment is to you, that is why we will always put you first and assure that every project meets your highest expectations. We guarantee quality that we stand behind. From our humble beginnings to today, our inspiration has always been artisanship and quality craftsmanship that can stand the test of time and will age beautifully. As you study our work you will find that we treat every step of your project with the utmost care and detail. You can rest on that fact that our work has been done correctly. We want you be comfortable through your project, it is our pride to display professionalism all the way through your project.
"Great team! Handled the challenges of this old house with professionalism, talent and a great attitude. We love the results!!"
Marie R on March 2024
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with 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!
"The company worked hard and are very talented. The workers communicated throughout the project and explained the process of the remodel. The company was flexible with design changes upon home ownerâ  s request."
Katherine N on May 2024
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with 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!
"The company worked hard and are very talented. The workers communicated throughout the project and explained the process of the remodel. The company was flexible with design changes upon home ownerâ  s request."
Katherine N on May 2024
Rick Wendt 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.
"Rick and his crew did a great job on our bathroom remodel. They were great at being flexible when issues arose during the project and always communicated with us. We are very happy with how it turned out. "
Clancy G on February 2025
Rick Wendt 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.
"Rick and his crew did a great job on our bathroom remodel. They were great at being flexible when issues arose during the project and always communicated with us. We are very happy with how it turned out. "
Clancy G on February 2025
With over 70 years of combined experience, our mission is to provide exceptional home renovation services that consistently exceed our clients' expectations. We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of integrity, quality, and sustainability in every project we undertake.
"The WI Integrity Builders team does very professional, quality work. They helped my elderly mother and I to repair and remode all areas of our home and vacation home, both inside and outside. So this selection of whether they did "kitchen or bath" os not accurate to limit the work selection. They are reliable, dependable, trustworthy and fair. They are extrememly flexible. If you want it, they will do it and give you ideas on how. Highky recommend WI Integrity Builders! "
Heike B on February 2025
With over 70 years of combined experience, our mission is to provide exceptional home renovation services that consistently exceed our clients' expectations. We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of integrity, quality, and sustainability in every project we undertake.
"The WI Integrity Builders team does very professional, quality work. They helped my elderly mother and I to repair and remode all areas of our home and vacation home, both inside and outside. So this selection of whether they did "kitchen or bath" os not accurate to limit the work selection. They are reliable, dependable, trustworthy and fair. They are extrememly flexible. If you want it, they will do it and give you ideas on how. Highky recommend WI Integrity Builders! "
Heike B on February 2025
My name is Bill. I'm a 3rd generation contractor and have been doing this for over 30 years. Since I opened Emally's Construction, I have been driven by the knowledge and principles passed down to me by my father and grandfather. Even though the products and technology have changed over the years, the people haven't. Homeowners still want an honest company that does quality work for a reasonable price.This is what we pride ourselves on. If you call for an estimate I'm the person you'll talk to. You get me every time. I have a full crew of talented people that have been with me for years. What I don't have is a salesman. At no point do I want to sell you anything. It's my job to inform you and arm you with knowledge so that you can make the proper decision that's best for you. This is an old school idea that I believe is missing in today's construction world. This means no empty promises. We put a plan together and I make sure it happens the way it's supposed to.
"I was very much satisfied with the work they did. Great high-quality materials were used. They were highly detailed and very thorough. Made sure everything was planned. They kept me updated on every process. The contractor was very professional, he showed up on time, gave me a reasonable estimate, and explained to me the process. I can't thank them enough for the work process and great customer service."
Iris S on April 2025
My name is Bill. I'm a 3rd generation contractor and have been doing this for over 30 years. Since I opened Emally's Construction, I have been driven by the knowledge and principles passed down to me by my father and grandfather. Even though the products and technology have changed over the years, the people haven't. Homeowners still want an honest company that does quality work for a reasonable price.This is what we pride ourselves on. If you call for an estimate I'm the person you'll talk to. You get me every time. I have a full crew of talented people that have been with me for years. What I don't have is a salesman. At no point do I want to sell you anything. It's my job to inform you and arm you with knowledge so that you can make the proper decision that's best for you. This is an old school idea that I believe is missing in today's construction world. This means no empty promises. We put a plan together and I make sure it happens the way it's supposed to.
"I was very much satisfied with the work they did. Great high-quality materials were used. They were highly detailed and very thorough. Made sure everything was planned. They kept me updated on every process. The contractor was very professional, he showed up on time, gave me a reasonable estimate, and explained to me the process. I can't thank them enough for the work process and great customer service."
Iris S 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.
"Great communication. They definitely had our best interests in mind. Would highly recommend"
Kevin B 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.
"Great communication. They definitely had our best interests in mind. Would highly recommend"
Kevin B on April 2025
Ready to finish your basement? We care enough to do it right the first time. Our family owned company has been serving homeowners like you since 2001. We are a BASEMENT FINISHING specialist. Granzow Home Improvement, LLC is well known in the home improvement & remodeling industry, as a client-focused company that strives to ensure the highest levels of quality and customer satisfaction. We have a A+ BBB Rating. You will love our "no pressure" approach, FREE design assistance that comes with nearly 23 years of experience, professionally prepared plans, detail oriented proposals that come with a written guarantee for price accuracy, and our comprehensive written warranty that backs all services we provide. Call now to schedule your FREE formal proposal.
"Granzow Home Improvement LLC exceeded all expectations in finishing our basement, and we couldn’t be happier with the results! From start to finish, Richard and Bob displayed professionalism, skill, and a genuine passion for their craft. The attention to detail was incredible—from the high-quality materials used to the flawless execution of every feature. They transformed our basement into a beautiful, functional space that feels like an extension of the rest of our home, not just an afterthought. Whether it was customizing a plan to fit our needs or ensuring seamless design transitions with the same materials used when our home was built, they listened to our ideas and brought them to life perfectly. Beyond the craftsmanship, they were punctual, respectful, and kept the work area tidy throughout the project. Richard communicated with us every step of the way, ensuring there were no surprises and that we were thrilled with the progress. If you’re looking for a reliable, talented contractor to bring your vision to life, look no further than Granzow Home Improvement LLC . We wholeheartedly recommend them and would hire them again in a heartbeat! Thank you, Richard and Bob, for making our dream basement a reality!"
Erica O on April 2025
Ready to finish your basement? We care enough to do it right the first time. Our family owned company has been serving homeowners like you since 2001. We are a BASEMENT FINISHING specialist. Granzow Home Improvement, LLC is well known in the home improvement & remodeling industry, as a client-focused company that strives to ensure the highest levels of quality and customer satisfaction. We have a A+ BBB Rating. You will love our "no pressure" approach, FREE design assistance that comes with nearly 23 years of experience, professionally prepared plans, detail oriented proposals that come with a written guarantee for price accuracy, and our comprehensive written warranty that backs all services we provide. Call now to schedule your FREE formal proposal.
"Granzow Home Improvement LLC exceeded all expectations in finishing our basement, and we couldn’t be happier with the results! From start to finish, Richard and Bob displayed professionalism, skill, and a genuine passion for their craft. The attention to detail was incredible—from the high-quality materials used to the flawless execution of every feature. They transformed our basement into a beautiful, functional space that feels like an extension of the rest of our home, not just an afterthought. Whether it was customizing a plan to fit our needs or ensuring seamless design transitions with the same materials used when our home was built, they listened to our ideas and brought them to life perfectly. Beyond the craftsmanship, they were punctual, respectful, and kept the work area tidy throughout the project. Richard communicated with us every step of the way, ensuring there were no surprises and that we were thrilled with the progress. If you’re looking for a reliable, talented contractor to bring your vision to life, look no further than Granzow Home Improvement LLC . We wholeheartedly recommend them and would hire them again in a heartbeat! Thank you, Richard and Bob, for making our dream basement a reality!"
Erica O on April 2025
When your kitchen renovation includes major modifications, you’ll likely need to apply for one or more permits. The cost of building permits typically ranges from $450 to $2,400. Don’t forget to factor in the timescales for application and approval. Electrical and plumbing permits are sometimes issued immediately, while structural applications can take 4 to 6 weeks to process. Always consult with relevant local parties, as permit requirements vary by state and city; you may need separate plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and structural work permits. You rarely need a permit to complete the work for basic remodels involving refacing cabinets, re-flooring, or re-tiling.
A kitchen remodel typically takes anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. The timeline depends on your project’s complexity, your experience level, and the size of your kitchen. Larger projects that involve structural changes, wall removals, and floor plan reconfiguration will take significantly longer than smaller remodels like installing new cabinets or countertops. The timeline can also vary depending on the number of hours you can dedicate to the project per day. For example, if you can only dedicate nights and weekends to the work, this’ll extend the timescale.
Cabinets are typically the most expensive component of a kitchen remodel. Even semi-custom cabinetry can cost $20,000 or more, depending on the size of your kitchen. If you want to save money on your kitchen remodel costs, consider just refacing your kitchen cabinets by putting in new doors and drawer fronts, for example, or just repainting them instead of installing new ones.
Cabinets are basically the building blocks of your kitchen; they take up the most space in the kitchen and are typically the first thing people notice when they walk in. Increasing their aesthetic value, therefore, has the potential to add the most value to your kitchen. Other features that’ll also add great value to your kitchen are energy-efficient appliances and durable and stylish countertops.
Remodeling a kitchen is, in most cases, worth the time, money, and effort. For starters, a great new kitchen can improve the livability and functionality of your home. Additionally, research shows that a kitchen remodel can return up to 60% to 80% of the money put into it, depending on the size of the remodel and location of the home or neighborhood.