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Crain Development

Unfinished Carpentry, Finished Carpentry and Woodworking, Homebuilders,

About us

We are Carpenters, with extensive knowledge in all building related trades. Small Company 5 Full time, 4 Part time employees. Crain has long working relationships with all trades requiring licenses to perform building tasks, Plumbing, Electric, HVAC, Concrete, Roofing, and others. Crain Employees are Skilled, Honest, Educated, Most of us are white collar drop-outs who love to Build. General Contractor license #TGC015949. Building Home Inspector License # 450.010232

Business highlights

20 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

We engage in all building related projects. Carpenters and Contractors.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Reviews

4.95 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
80%
4
0%
3
0%
2
20%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-5 of 5 reviews

Greg M.
08/2016
2.0
contractors
  + -1 more
He never called me back.
Description of Work: Replace plywood floorboards in house

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0


Peter M.
08/2014
5.0
home builders
  + -1 more
We have contracted Crain Development on several occasions for a number of different projects. They have completed deck projects, Kitchen and bath projects and are intending on starting a large addition with Crain Development in the spring. Josh is a pleasure to work with and provides guidance for all renovation and general home maintenance questions. The attention to detail was second to none. They really made us happy and took the pressure off of us by explaining the how and the why during the projects. He shows up when scheduled and answers his phone when it rings.
Description of Work: deck work, kitchen work, bathroom renovations, exterior work

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
$8,500

Jessica M.
03/2012
5.0
woodworking, home builders, contractors
  + 1 more
Bar none, the best the contractor out there. We've used them for many projects and plan on using them for many more. They give you options and have a guarantee. I wanted to retain original materials and they were very upfront about cost entailed. They're on time and clean up every day after they leave. They're even good with our dogs being around!
Description of Work: They've done many large & detailed projects for us. Specifically, one was a rebuild of old 1890's victorian windows, using as much of the original material as possible.

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

Jessica M.
08/2011
5.0
contractors, woodworking
  + 0 more
Wonderful.
Description of Work: Old (1800's old) windows were repaired and parts replaced. This was not an easy job and I contacted numerous companies/people who only wanted to replace the windows. Keep in mind these windows are rounded windows over a century old and with the original glass, ie not replaceable! The windows were taken out, parts replaced, the chalking/sealing redone & repaired. As much of the original windows were kept as possible. This was exactly as I wanted. Josh, the owner, is a great guy. He was more than willing to go above and beyond to get these windows perfect. This was not an inexpensive project to start with, and did get more expensive as it went on. The increase was due to me increasing what was wanted and not due to contractor increases surprising you along the way. Josh accommodated the changes and the "surprises" we found once the window repair was started. The guys who worked with Josh were very clean, very friendly and were checking their work continuously. Their work, and the work of Josh, were bar none excellent quality and, although the price was not the lowest estimate I received, he was the only one I trusted to do the job right, with the highest quality work. Not only would I recommend Josh to anyone who needs work done, I would hire him again in a second.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Matthew H.
07/2011
5.0
contractors, roofing, decks
  + 1 more
Finished in one weekend. Worked until rain at first, and all day last 2 days. Overall, it was obvious that they were checking their work, following steps to put everything together correctly and the final product looked very good aesthetically. Josh's management was reassuring. Pricing might not have been the cheapest, but was fair and a good value based on professionalism, fast schedule/work ethic, and quality result. Overall watching this project complete was a successful, very low stress, no conflict experience especially relative to other contractors I've hired so far. If available and priced competitively, I would want to contract with again for another project.
Description of Work: Installed new roofing, and built a properly made rooftop deck above the same roof outside a bedroom. [this bedroom previously only had the doors leading to a roof that was not really meant for walking on. (although it probably had been previously walked on anyway, previous homeowners had left it unfinished)] ROOFING - Waterproofed/replaced roofing system on existing low sloped roof - new installation on top of existing bitumen.Torch down type, added insulation first for proper pitch/drainage. DECK - Built Roof Deck (composite decking for surface) with Floating framing structure (treated wood), deck weight carried on exterior walls. Proper building materials used throughout, exterior grade joist hangers, nails, screws, sealers, waterproof exterior closed cellfoam sprayed into all bolt connections, etc.

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
$4,500

    Contact information

    2451 N Richmond St, Chicago, IL 60647

    www.craindevelopment.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    Yes
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

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    Service Categories

    Unfinished Carpentry,
    Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
    Homebuilders,
    Roofing,
    Decks and Porches,
    Decorative Concrete,
    Basement Remodeling,
    Sunrooms and Patio Enclosures,
    Doors,
    Exterior Painting,
    Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
    Windows

    FAQ

    Crain Development is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

    Crain Development accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
    No, Crain Development does not offer free project estimates.
    Yes, Crain Development offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Crain Development does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Crain Development offers emergency services.
    Yes, Crain Development offers warranties.
    Crain Development offers the following services: We engage in all building related projects. Carpenters and Contractors.

    Contact information

    2451 N Richmond St, Chicago, IL 60647

    www.craindevelopment.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 4:00 PM