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Avatar for Biango Construction
Biango Construction
5 South 283 Middle Road
4.75(
77
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Biango Construction
5 South 283 Middle Road
4.75(
77
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 local quotes requested

Biango Construction strives on giving all of our customers the best quality craftsmanship and pricing in the industry. Locally owned operated. We guarantee your satisfaction! Free estimates.

"I had Biango Construction complete a full gut renovation of my main floor powder room and laundry room/mudroom. This included a major change in layouts and moving walls, doors, HVAC, plumbing, gas lines, and electrical. I also had custom cabinets and hall tree built for the space. The final result is exceptional (see photos). While the time ended up taking longer than originally expected, it was worth it to have a trusted pro do the work and to deal with the permit process. The company was easy to work with, professional, and maintained a clean workspace across my house. All individuals working on my house with Nick Biango paid high attention to detail throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend Biango Construction to anyone doing renovations or wanting built-ins added to their home."

Lauren B on June 2024

Biango Construction strives on giving all of our customers the best quality craftsmanship and pricing in the industry. Locally owned operated. We guarantee your satisfaction! Free estimates.

"I had Biango Construction complete a full gut renovation of my main floor powder room and laundry room/mudroom. This included a major change in layouts and moving walls, doors, HVAC, plumbing, gas lines, and electrical. I also had custom cabinets and hall tree built for the space. The final result is exceptional (see photos). While the time ended up taking longer than originally expected, it was worth it to have a trusted pro do the work and to deal with the permit process. The company was easy to work with, professional, and maintained a clean workspace across my house. All individuals working on my house with Nick Biango paid high attention to detail throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend Biango Construction to anyone doing renovations or wanting built-ins added to their home."

Lauren B on June 2024


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Mcfarland Remodeling Inc
2727 W JEROME ST
4.61(
173
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Approved Pro
Mcfarland Remodeling Inc
2727 W JEROME ST
4.61(
173
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
61 local quotes requested
27 years of experience

We've been in business for 30 years for a reason - good communication, honest people, and hard work. We put our customers first, applying your taste into every project - our primary goal is complete customer satisfaction. Let McFarland Remodeling, Inc. tackle your next renovation project - call or email us today about your next project.

"Did the job well and quickly. would hire them again."

Brandon H on February 2025

We've been in business for 30 years for a reason - good communication, honest people, and hard work. We put our customers first, applying your taste into every project - our primary goal is complete customer satisfaction. Let McFarland Remodeling, Inc. tackle your next renovation project - call or email us today about your next project.

"Did the job well and quickly. would hire them again."

Brandon H on February 2025


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The James Construction Group Inc
3520 Lake Ave
5.00(
12
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Approved Pro
The James Construction Group Inc
3520 Lake Ave
5.00(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
71 local quotes requested

The James Group has been building luxury homes in the Chicagoland area for over 14 years. We are committed to making your dream home a reality through an easy, no-hassle experience. Whether you're looking to renovate or build from the ground up, we work with integrity, high quality standards, and an unsurpassed passion for creating your perfect home.

"The work was done on time and there were no pricing surprises. All pricing was agreed in a detailed contract before starting construction, and they used Buildertrend to keep us updated on the status of the renovation"

Brian P on January 2023

The James Group has been building luxury homes in the Chicagoland area for over 14 years. We are committed to making your dream home a reality through an easy, no-hassle experience. Whether you're looking to renovate or build from the ground up, we work with integrity, high quality standards, and an unsurpassed passion for creating your perfect home.

"The work was done on time and there were no pricing surprises. All pricing was agreed in a detailed contract before starting construction, and they used Buildertrend to keep us updated on the status of the renovation"

Brian P on January 2023


JW Creative
1252 West Wilson Ave
4.44(
9
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Approved Pro
JW Creative
1252 West Wilson Ave
4.44(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
20 local quotes requested
12 years of experience

From large scale remodels to a simple quick makeover, the team at Big Design Energy will expertly reflect your personal taste and style. We are a full-service design firm assisting clients with a wide range of challenges including space planning, selection of architectural details and finishes, collaborating with architects and builders, decorating a functional beautiful space with furniture, fabrics, accessories and creating custom pieces tailor-made for your living space.

"JW Creative was great with helping me find direction. I appreciated the variety of sources and creative solutions that were brought to the table. The work was handled efficiently and I appreciate the attention to getting the little details right after the major work was complete."

Brooks J on August 2024

From large scale remodels to a simple quick makeover, the team at Big Design Energy will expertly reflect your personal taste and style. We are a full-service design firm assisting clients with a wide range of challenges including space planning, selection of architectural details and finishes, collaborating with architects and builders, decorating a functional beautiful space with furniture, fabrics, accessories and creating custom pieces tailor-made for your living space.

"JW Creative was great with helping me find direction. I appreciated the variety of sources and creative solutions that were brought to the table. The work was handled efficiently and I appreciate the attention to getting the little details right after the major work was complete."

Brooks J on August 2024


CCCM Inc
8 Lonsdale Rd
4.82(
257
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Approved Pro
CCCM Inc
8 Lonsdale Rd
4.82(
257
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 local quotes requested

5 employees. Uses subs when needed. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Extra charges for emergency service may apply. dba: Corporate Consulting & Construction Mgmt. Handyman and small jobs welcome. We offer our contractor discounted cost on Cabinets and other products on full kitchen and/or Bathroom remodels. Ask for Details when you call!

"We did a remodel of our Kitchen and Master bath. The kitchen was a big project, taking out a wall and removing the back door, enlarging our bay to accommodate sliding doors. New countertops, cabinets and an island were installed. Tile was removed from the kitchen/ foyer and replaced with hardwood floors. They gave us a time frame for 4 months. We added on painting, carpet installation. tiling a hallway and new vanity and toilet in the half bath. They accommodated the extra work and completed it in a timely manner, without interruption for other jobs. We could not be more pleased with the work. Everything turned out beautifully. Terry, Jody and Brian were a pleasure to work with. They were reliable, on time and cleaned up daily. Jody is a perfectionist and if something wasn't done right it would be redone to meet his standards. They were helpful with design and handled every add on. They did not ask for money up front and kept cost updated frequently."

Leo R on July 2024

5 employees. Uses subs when needed. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Extra charges for emergency service may apply. dba: Corporate Consulting & Construction Mgmt. Handyman and small jobs welcome. We offer our contractor discounted cost on Cabinets and other products on full kitchen and/or Bathroom remodels. Ask for Details when you call!

"We did a remodel of our Kitchen and Master bath. The kitchen was a big project, taking out a wall and removing the back door, enlarging our bay to accommodate sliding doors. New countertops, cabinets and an island were installed. Tile was removed from the kitchen/ foyer and replaced with hardwood floors. They gave us a time frame for 4 months. We added on painting, carpet installation. tiling a hallway and new vanity and toilet in the half bath. They accommodated the extra work and completed it in a timely manner, without interruption for other jobs. We could not be more pleased with the work. Everything turned out beautifully. Terry, Jody and Brian were a pleasure to work with. They were reliable, on time and cleaned up daily. Jody is a perfectionist and if something wasn't done right it would be redone to meet his standards. They were helpful with design and handled every add on. They did not ask for money up front and kept cost updated frequently."

Leo R on July 2024


Avatar for Andersonville Remodelling
Andersonville Remodelling
5350 N Damen Ave
5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
Andersonville Remodelling
5350 N Damen Ave
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

We are a full service remodeling/renovation company with an emphasis on communication, quality, timeliness, and affordability. From a small powder room remodel, to a major renovation project, we guarantee quality work, on budget, and on time.

"We are very happy with transformation from the original 70 yr. old kitchen. It's like night and day. Customer service is great with prompt responses and respectful to any concerns or questions. The tradesmen were on time and detail oriented. The quality was excellent. We would call Rob again for future projects. He made some good suggestions as well as the tradesmen."

June V on July 2024

We are a full service remodeling/renovation company with an emphasis on communication, quality, timeliness, and affordability. From a small powder room remodel, to a major renovation project, we guarantee quality work, on budget, and on time.

"We are very happy with transformation from the original 70 yr. old kitchen. It's like night and day. Customer service is great with prompt responses and respectful to any concerns or questions. The tradesmen were on time and detail oriented. The quality was excellent. We would call Rob again for future projects. He made some good suggestions as well as the tradesmen."

June V on July 2024


Avatar for A&M Remodeling Co
A&M Remodeling Co
7039 W Addison St
4.82(
197
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Approved Pro
A&M Remodeling Co
7039 W Addison St
4.82(
197
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 local quotes requested

A&M Remodeling has a full understanding of the importance of your home. We are a company that has respect for all your home repair needs. We will do anything from minor repairs to completely remodel your kitchen, bathroom or any other project you may have. We will consult with you on your remodeling and/or decorating needs. We have a passion on beautifying homes with the customers satisfaction in mind. Call us and we will discuss your particular remodeling or repair needs. Award wining.

"We had our bathroom done. Martin and his crew did an amazing job. He is honest and you can trust him and his hardworking staff. I will definitely hire him again."

Joe M on March 2024

A&M Remodeling has a full understanding of the importance of your home. We are a company that has respect for all your home repair needs. We will do anything from minor repairs to completely remodel your kitchen, bathroom or any other project you may have. We will consult with you on your remodeling and/or decorating needs. We have a passion on beautifying homes with the customers satisfaction in mind. Call us and we will discuss your particular remodeling or repair needs. Award wining.

"We had our bathroom done. Martin and his crew did an amazing job. He is honest and you can trust him and his hardworking staff. I will definitely hire him again."

Joe M on March 2024


Avatar for Wentworth Construction
Wentworth Construction
870 Schultz St
5.00(
21
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Approved Pro
Wentworth Construction
870 Schultz St
5.00(
21
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 local quotes requested

Wentworth Construction, Inc., 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.

"It went excellent, they're innovative, problem solving and professional very trust worthy, outstanding planning and quality. Hight attention to detail and creativity. Worked within budget, this is our first big project we highly recommend and will hire Wentworth crew again. Be sure to consider Wentworth for your next instruction project."

Diana W on May 2024

Wentworth Construction, Inc., 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.

"It went excellent, they're innovative, problem solving and professional very trust worthy, outstanding planning and quality. Hight attention to detail and creativity. Worked within budget, this is our first big project we highly recommend and will hire Wentworth crew again. Be sure to consider Wentworth for your next instruction project."

Diana W on May 2024


Avatar for DESIGNfirst Builders LLC
DESIGNfirst Builders LLC
1201 Norwood Ave.
4.49(
199
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Approved Pro
DESIGNfirst Builders LLC
1201 Norwood Ave.
4.49(
199
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
76 local quotes requested
20 years of experience

Design First Builders is a premier Chicago home remodeling company and all-inclusive design/build firm located in Itasca. We specialize in kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, basement remodeling and basement finishing as well as home additions, room additions and design. Serving all of Chicagoland we have over 100 years combined experience and are dedicated to simplifying the renovation process and building sophisticated spaces that add value to your home or business. We will also build your custom home on the lot of your choice. When DESIGNfirst was founded in 2006, we had a staff of three people managing all design, development and construction for projects throughout Chicagoland. Today we have a large team of Designers, Architects, Managers, Contractors and more to assist you in defining, expanding and building your dream space. ​We also offer financing options, client referral rewards, excellent customer service and have various industry partners offering discounts exclusive to our clients. We do everything with the client in mind to ensure a smooth process in creating every dream space!

"We hired Design First to redo our downstairs including a kitchen and bathroom. I would never recommend this company to anyone based on our experience with them. The company should be renamed Disappointment First. We used this company due to the recommendation of a friend but did not realize the ownership had changed. There are several other reviews that discuss how the company’s performance degraded with the new ownership. If you do use Design First, please learn from our mistakes in dealing with them and insist upon a firm completion date with a penalty per day for missing it. Several of their competitors offer this, and in our naivete we did not request a penalty for missing the completion date. We had a signed change order with a guaranteed 12/25/23 completion date, that they missed by several months. When we brought this up in discussions with them, they were dismissive and stated no penalty so nothing we can do."

SAIF R on July 2024

Design First Builders is a premier Chicago home remodeling company and all-inclusive design/build firm located in Itasca. We specialize in kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, basement remodeling and basement finishing as well as home additions, room additions and design. Serving all of Chicagoland we have over 100 years combined experience and are dedicated to simplifying the renovation process and building sophisticated spaces that add value to your home or business. We will also build your custom home on the lot of your choice. When DESIGNfirst was founded in 2006, we had a staff of three people managing all design, development and construction for projects throughout Chicagoland. Today we have a large team of Designers, Architects, Managers, Contractors and more to assist you in defining, expanding and building your dream space. ​We also offer financing options, client referral rewards, excellent customer service and have various industry partners offering discounts exclusive to our clients. We do everything with the client in mind to ensure a smooth process in creating every dream space!

"We hired Design First to redo our downstairs including a kitchen and bathroom. I would never recommend this company to anyone based on our experience with them. The company should be renamed Disappointment First. We used this company due to the recommendation of a friend but did not realize the ownership had changed. There are several other reviews that discuss how the company’s performance degraded with the new ownership. If you do use Design First, please learn from our mistakes in dealing with them and insist upon a firm completion date with a penalty per day for missing it. Several of their competitors offer this, and in our naivete we did not request a penalty for missing the completion date. We had a signed change order with a guaranteed 12/25/23 completion date, that they missed by several months. When we brought this up in discussions with them, they were dismissive and stated no penalty so nothing we can do."

SAIF R on July 2024


Avatar for Senga Architects Inc.
Senga Architects Inc.
355 N Laflin St
4.60(
10
)
Approved Pro
Senga Architects Inc.
355 N Laflin St
4.60(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 local quotes requested

We are a Chicago Based QUALITY Modern Architecture Firm. We take all types of projects, from the smallest home to the largest commercial project. We Offer Free Estimates. We are easy to talk to, fun to work with and FULLY DEDICATED to your SATISFACTION. Feel free to contact us if you have an architecture question or want to learn more about our services. We want to help you make your project become reality. We want to be your Architect.

We are a Chicago Based QUALITY Modern Architecture Firm. We take all types of projects, from the smallest home to the largest commercial project. We Offer Free Estimates. We are easy to talk to, fun to work with and FULLY DEDICATED to your SATISFACTION. Feel free to contact us if you have an architecture question or want to learn more about our services. We want to help you make your project become reality. We want to be your Architect.

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Architectural services FAQs

While you might think that architects only draw blueprints for buildings, they are much more involved in the overall construction process than you might realize. While they aren’t the ones swinging the hammers, architects do the following: 

  • Communicate with the homeowner on the project request, including assistance when exact plans aren’t known

  • Develop computer-aided models and blueprints of the requested design

  • Ensure that the design incorporates form, function, and safety features

  • Provide the contractor with the agreed-upon design

  • Supervise the general contractor and any subcontractors throughout the project

  • Communicate any needed changes to the project with the homeowner and draw new plans accordingly

Before settling on and hiring an architect, it’s beneficial to you as a homeowner to ask some questions to familiarize yourself with their work. After all, you wouldn’t want to spend time and resources on a professional that doesn’t specialize in exactly what you want in a house. Some questions to ask your architect include: 

  • How do you charge for services? Is it on an hourly basis, based on square footage, or based on project size?

  • How do we work together to stay on budget for this project?

  • Do you anticipate any future challenges with this project? How are these communicated?

  • What is your project management style? If you are not handling the day-to-day details, who is my point of contact? 

  • Can I see previous similar projects that you’ve completed?

  • Do you have any specialty experience, like working on historic homes or using sustainable building materials?

The average cost to hire an architect for your home project ranges between $2,200 and $10,500. However, depending on location and project type, you might end up paying as little as $600 or as much as $45,000 or more. For example, the average cost of hiring an architect in North Carolina is between $1,800 and $2,000, but in California, that price tag jumps to $3,600 to $15,200

The price you pay for your architect also depends on their experience level. For example, a principal architect, the firm's owner, typically charges $150 to $250 per hour. However, an intern architect with three to five years of experience usually only charges $45 per hour. 

After you’ve spoken with your contractor and agreed on a project, they’ll draw up blueprints, or plans, that the construction crew will use. The blueprint process can take between four and six months to complete. While this can seem like a long time, remember that the architect must communicate with your municipality to determine codes, communicate with you as the homeowner with any changes or adjustments, and coordinate with the construction crew. 

If you simply remodel your home or add an addition, the time to draw up the plans will be shorter since fewer permits and surveys are required. Even still, it’s best to plan for a few months for the architect to complete this part of the project.

Knowing if you need an architect for your project can be tricky, especially if you've never worked with one before. In general, small remodeling projects like replacing fixtures typically don't require the expertise of an architect. However, larger projects, like moving walls or adding an addition to your home, should include an architect to ensure the project is structurally sound.

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