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BOB'S CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION

Handyman Services, Finished Carpentry and Woodworking, General Remodeling,

About us

6 EMPLOYEES. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO SERVICE FEES. NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER-HOURS SERVICE.

Business highlights

28 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

REMODELING, CARPENTRY, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, ROOFING, DRYWALL, TUCKPOINTING, CONCRETE, & FENCING.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

4.914 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
93%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
7%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.9
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-14 of 14 reviews

Simaya A.
08/2014
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Bob is a really nice and professional handyman. He came to my home on short notice and repaired my roof. He is willing to work with my hectic schedule and I will definitely be calling him again.
Description of Work: Fixed a squirrel hole in my roof

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

steve S.
12/2013
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Made an appointment He didn't show up and didnt call to cancel Contacted him again, never apologized, never called back
Description of Work: nothing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Cheryl D.
07/2013
5.0
handyman service, woodworking, home remodeling
  + 1 more
Working with Bob and his crew has been a real pleasure - they know their stuff and do great work. They keep us informed, help us troubleshoot problems, and have also been flexible with scheduling. Because my husband and I are doing the grunt work (demolition, priming, painting, staining) and leaving the real stuff to the experts, we have been able to keep the costs down. After four months, we are ready to finish the project, but I can't think of a better group of guys to work with!
Description of Work: Installed crown moulding and baseboard in entry area, kitchen remodel, deck construction

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000

joyce C.
09/2012
5.0
handyman service, garage builders, woodworking
  + 1 more
great experience
Description of Work: Bob showed up when he said - the day after we spoke on the phone.He let me know when they would come.We had a misunderstanding, but it was resolved easily.He installed 2 doors on my garage/shed, some siding, androof repair.I plan on using him again in the future.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Claudette B.
06/2012
5.0
handyman service, interior painters
  + 0 more
He was not able to show up on time, but I appreciated that he called to let me know. He was accurate about what he wanted to charge, and I thought the price was reasonable. I didn't use his service, but I would recommend his business.
Description of Work: I called them for an estimate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sherry S.
04/2012
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
This was a series of small jobs, so Bob's crew met me at the building in the morning at the appointed time and had everything done and cleaned up by noon. As the work was done in two apartments, the crew came on two separate days to accomodate the tenants' schedules. The crew was respectful, disciplined, and competent, as always.
Description of Work: Bob Cox and his crew do many jobs for me, from plumbing to carpentry to electric. This particular job involved several small plumbing jobs (e.g., toilet repair and rodding of bath drain) plus other odd jobs in two apartments. As usual, Bob's crew performed excellently. As the owner of two apartment buildings, I depend on Bob to fix things constantly. He's great at problem-solving--such as finding the source of a drip without tearing up the walls--as well as making suggestions that are efficient and reasonably priced. Frankly, I'd be lost without Bob. In May, he's redoing a kitchen in one of the apartments for me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$455

LAURA E.
04/2011
5.0
handyman service, plumbing, home remodeling
  + 1 more
Overall, things went very well.
Description of Work: We needed to replace a bathroom cabinet, sink, and fixture, as well as install bathroom light/fan fixtures for both bathrooms. Bob showed up when promised for the estimate. It was not a written estimate, just a verbal one in which he quoted a price for each part of the job separately. He was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to deal with. He and his crew showed up on time for the work the next week and installed everything cleanly and with care. When it came time for payment he asked for what we originally agreed to, and asked if that figure was OK with me. Honestly, at that moment when the total figure was presented to me it just sounded like a lot of money and I said so. Immediately he took 50$ off the total, to which I agreed. It was more important to him to leave with us happy, as opposed to having the extra money (his words, not mine). Overall he was great to deal with and I will be hiring him again to work on my roof.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

MELISSA G.
04/2011
5.0
handyman service, lighting, woodworking
  + 1 more
Bob and his employees arrived in the morning as planned and began working right away. They are efficient and professional and do high quality work. Everything was finished by mid afternoon and looked great! This is a job we have wanted to have done for many years, but didn't feel it was worth the extremely high cost we had been quoted by another handyman many years ago. The light and the ceiling look wonderful and we are extremely happy with the new lighting and how well the job went from beginning to end. Bob is professional and his pricing is fair. He strives to ensure that his customers are completely satisfied with the job before he considers the job to be finished. Many years ago Bob's employees installed four ceiling fans for us. The job turned complicated because of old wiring in the upstairs ceilings, but Bob went to the extra trouble of correcting the problem and made sure the fans were working well. We are very happy to have the ceiling fans as they have made the upstairs so much more comfortable during the hot summer months. Bob is an extremely kind, honest, and professional business owner with reliable and excellent workers and I highly recommend him for almost any type of work that needs to be done.
Description of Work: An old fluorescent light that was built into the dining room ceiling was removed and the ceiling was prepared for a new hanging light on a dimmer switch. After the new chandelier was hung, the ceiling was prepped and painted.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

JULIE T.
04/2011
5.0
handyman service, remodeling, woodworking
  + 1 more
Bob came out and gave us a price to complete the whole job. We scheduled a date for the following week, he came on time with his crew of 2, they completed the job exactly in the time frame stated by Bob. Most importantly, Bob was very clear that if we were unsatisfied with any part of the job, he would return and fix it. Several days later we realized that we wanted a change in the rod system of the shelf and we wanted to have the doors adjusted (they were not completely level). Bob set up a time convenient for us to come and do the work. He came, fixed those items, and again stated that if at any time we were not happy with the work to let him know and he would return. This was the most plumb, level, and well made part of our whole house. Also, Bob is the most friendly, upbeat contractor I have ever met. I will recommend him to everyone I know!
Description of Work: We had a closet built which included framing, drywall, installation of bifold doors and rod and shelf, and painting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

Karl A.
03/2011
5.0
remodeling, garage builders
  + 0 more
They were terrific and pleasant to work with. He was not willing to get the permits, I had to do that myself.
Description of Work: He came out to give me an estimate to build about 6 ft. of a garage since someone drove through my garage. He did do the work and they came in under the estimate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Sherry S.
12/2010
5.0
handyman service, plumbing, remodeling, woodworking, home remodeling
  + 3 more
Not only did Bob finish in time, but he managed to paint the bathroom, too. This is just one example of the efficiency and competence of Bob's work. I've called on Bob for many projects at my home and apartment buildings, such as bathroom and kitchen renovations, light installations, plumbing and electrical repairs, and general carpentry. Bob can do anything, and he'll come in a hurry if you need him to. He is especially good at problem-solving and is always kind, accomodating, and very patient. I'll never forget a particularly troublesome basement leak that had us all scratching our heads over where it was coming from. But Bob found the source in a very short time and without resorting to knocking holes in walls. It eases my mind to know I can call him for just about any problem that pops up. You can trust Bob Cox and his crew to do a great job at a reasonable price and to clean up before they leave.
Description of Work: I had a leak in one of my apartment buildings from the third floor bathroom to the second floor bathroom. I called Bob Cox in a panic, and he came over the next day. He discovered that the floor was rotted and needed to be replaced. Within a few days, my tenants agreed to leave town for a long weekend, and Bob got his crew together to work over the weekend to rip up and replace the bathroom floor.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,763

Hannah A.
12/2010
5.0
fencing, handyman service
  + 0 more
Bob is a neighbor and he is a real great guy. He said it was a small job and he mainly does larger jobs so he said he would probably not be competitive. He was very honest, which we appreciated. He knew right off the top of his head that he wouldn't be competitive to do the work. We would definitely recommend him. We have seen some very impressive work that he had done in the neighborhood. He is very straightforward and friendly. He is extremely prompt and answers his own phone, which is nice. We would absolutely use him in the future.
Description of Work: We got a verbal estimate from Bob's Custom Construction to rebuild a fence after a windstorm.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

PATRICIA C.
06/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He is really good at listening to the problem. He tries to figure out the best way to do anything before actually doing it. He is really thoughtful, organized and clean.
Description of Work: Bob’s Custom Construction did some bathroom plumbing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

CLARE L.
01/2008
5.0
handyman service, lighting, remodeling, fireplaces, woodworking
  + 3 more
I'm very pleased with my decision to hire Bob. All work was done per the specifications I requested. The lighting installation was tricky due to the nearly incomprehensible wiring configuration done by a previous contractor, but Bob and his crew managed to figure out how to achieve the effect I wanted. So far, I've only hired Bob for small jobs, but after the positive outcome from the work done thus far, I intend to call on him for additional work. Bob is located in the Chicago neighborhood of Edgewater.
Description of Work: Construct & install fireplace mantle; install curtain rods for draperies, construct and install false ceiling for a small sun room, hang heavy mirrors, install two-level track lighting for dining room ceiling, minor carpentry work for a built-in linen cabinet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700

    Contact information

    2644 W PRATT, Chicago, IL 60645


    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Handyman Services,
    Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
    General Remodeling,
    Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
    Plumbing,
    Garage and Shed Building,
    Lighting,
    Interior Painting,
    Fireplaces,
    Fencing,
    Roofing

    FAQ

    BOB'S CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    BOB'S CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, BOB'S CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION offers free project estimates.
    No, BOB'S CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, BOB'S CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, BOB'S CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION offers emergency services.
    Yes, BOB'S CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION offers warranties.
    BOB'S CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION offers the following services: REMODELING, CARPENTRY, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, ROOFING, DRYWALL, TUCKPOINTING, CONCRETE, & FENCING.

    Contact information

    2644 W PRATT, Chicago, IL 60645


    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM