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NORTH SIDE RENOVATIONS

Handyman Services, Drywall, General Remodeling,

About us

North Side Renovations has been satisfying residential home owners in the Chicagoland area since 1989. Northside Renovations is the Chicago neighborhood handyman people trust the most. Northside Renovations is a local company that provides hourly service or quoted jobs to meet your needs. We have full-time employees ready to provide our customers with prompt, skilled, and courteous service on every job we undertake. Customer satisfaction is the cornerstone of our business. You will not find a timelier, reliable, cost-conscious and skilled Chicago handyman service. We look forward to having you join the other thousands of satisfied customers of Northside Renovations. No matter what your remodeling needs - an updated kitchen, a new bathroom, or a basement remodel, we can assist you from start to finish.

Business highlights

23 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Remodeling, tile, marble, plumbing, electric, finished carpentry, crown molding, baseboards, cabinets, doors, closets, storage, wood refinishing, drywall, skim coating, plastering, floating floors, handyman work, painting, wallpaper, water damage, appliances, light fixtures, faucets, garbage disposals, ceiling fans, tile cleaning, caulking, light outdoor work, and more!

Services we don't offer

We also have referrals for work we don't do such as hardwood flooring, HVAC(larger projects), tuck pointing and roofing.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

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Emergency Services
Yes

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8149 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
83%
4
8%
3
3%
2
2%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-25 of 149 reviews

Brian B.
10/2020
5.0
contractors, ceramic tile, drywall, home remodeling, interior painters
  + 3 more
We had North Side renovations remodel two bathrooms in our Chicago condo and were highly satisfied with the results. This was a complete overhaul involving floors, tile,plumbing fixtures, lighting and cabinets. They were professional, considerate, and transparent. Jeremy was a great project manager and Jerry was a great craftsman. In an age of pandemic they adhered to all guidelines and kept the work space safe and clean. The final results looked great.
Description of Work: Bathroom remodeling

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
$5,000

Leslie C.
01/2020
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I feel like I have a new bathroom! Very pleased with work and pricing.
Description of Work: partial-renovation of bathroom
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Levi W.
09/2018
5.0
drywall, handyman service, interior painters
  + 1 more
Jeremy and his team were able to come out within a couple weeks of my inquiry. The work was promptly completed in 1 day. The ceiling looks great! Also, they left no mess!
Description of Work: Patch and paint hole in ceiling

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$850

Janna W.
04/2017
3.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
They made it very clear that they would not repair our faucet because the job was not big enough for them.
Description of Work: I needed a faucet repaired in our bathroom. I was told that it was too small a job for them. Apparently they are listed incorrectly on this site. I found them by searching for plumbers. If you don't have a major job where they will make a lot of money, don't bother contacting them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
3.0


Response from NORTH SIDE RENOVATIONS
I let [Member Name Removed] know we were busy with larger projects and recommended she find a handyman for a smaller project like hers. I don't know what else we could have done, but I'm really glad we didn't actually do any work for her. Whew!

Jessica B.
05/2016
5.0
drywall, electrician, handyman service, plastering, ceiling fans, interior painters, doors, drain cleaning
  + 6 more
Jeremy and his team helped me with some minor fixes around the apt (leaking toilet, ceiling fan, loose door lock, and others). The bulk of the work, however, was a full new paint job for a 3 bd, 1 bath apt. They were prompt and trustworthy as they unsupervised during most of the job. Walls and ceiling were all professionally patched and primed for a great looking paint job. I was right to trust Jeremy with suggestions and advice regarding the work being done and I would certainly turn to him for future projects. Thanks!
Description of Work: Fixed leaking, running toilet. Fixed an insecure door lock. Installed ceiling fan. Painted entire 3 bd, 1 bath apartment.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Kathy P.
03/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He was very knowledgeable, professional, courteous and efficient. We were very impressed with his kind attitude and caring demeanor. He seems like a genuinely helpful, "people" person!
Description of Work: We had an ongoing electrical problem in our kitchen. The gentleman responded quickly to our telephone request and was able to come over immediately. After evaluating the source of the problem, he was able to fix it and we haven't had a problem since. YAY!

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

Jack D.
01/2016
5.0
drywall, remodeling, interior painters, doors
  + 2 more
It went very well. Jeremy was very responsive and the men who did the work were very nice. The paint job was initially not ?so good but they came back and fixed it quickly. I was very happy with them and would use them again.
Description of Work: In a 3 story townhouse, removed the weird poles that were the only wall on the 2nd floor (it was like a loft) and added a full wall as well as a door/doorway.

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
$4,000

matt M.
12/2015
5.0
drywall, handyman service, woodworking, interior painters, doors
  + 3 more
Jeremy was a breeze to work with. He offered great communication and cleaned each day he was here. I am more than satisfied with every aspect of his work. He will be my first call for anything I need done in the future.
Description of Work: Patched holes in drywall, installed a new door, installed trim, and caulked and painted trim

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

Brooke D.
12/2015
5.0
drywall, handyman service, doors
  + 1 more
Jeremy Aylesworth was the most responsive (via phone, email and text) contractor I have EVER worked with! I contacted him the week before Thanksgiving and he came out on that Saturday to give us a quote. His quote included everything but he was very open to my questions about any 'unforeseen' costs that may arise and how he charges for them (i.e. the hard to find trim we have). His quote was almost spot on to the final cost which was a welcomed change from a previous contractor we worked with a year ago. Jeremy's crew arrived with in the given time period they said they would everyday and Jeremy always made daily check ins to see how they were doing. I left my keys with them because we aren't home during the day but kept an eye on things via our home security cameras and never saw anything but work going on. They cleaned up everyday to the best of their ability which was very much appreciated since it's our main hallway they were working on in addition to the bedroom. They finished exactly when they estimated they would and it seriously looks perfect (better than I even envisioned). Since owning our home we have had multiple contractors in for various projects and NONE have compared to Jeremy and his crew! I feel so excited to finally have found someone to use for future projects!
Description of Work: Removed a jack'n jill bathroom door and dry walled in. Turned a double french door into a single door and finished with drywall. Matched trim were needed.

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
$2,400

Richard C.
12/2015
3.0
handyman service, countertops, drywall, electrician, lighting, remodeling, home remodeling
  + 5 more
The quality of the work was excellent. It took awhile to get the provider to give a quote and set up service, but? for the most part they were on time. However, I found I had to rearrange my work schedule to fit with some changes in scheduling they made. Two big dings are professionalism and price. The electrician came? on two separate occasions and both times, he asked me for my condo keys when he needed to go to his vehicle. I refused and told him that I would buzz him in via the intercom. Handing over keys to a stranger is like handing over your wallet, and should never be considered by anyone providing such services. It was not professional. Second, I was provided a quote after Jeremy came and saw both the layout and all of the pendants. When the work was complete, he increased the price, saying that the dining pendant was a chandelier and therefore harder to install. However, he looked at the 5 pound (very light) dining pendant when he came to provide a quote, and this pendant was the same weight as each of the small kitchen pendants. Finally, when I reminded him that I was an Angie's list member and his company offers a 15% discount for members, he claimed that it was included hidden in the quote. Again, not abiding by a written quote and providing one with ambiguity is really unprofessional. Given this and the fact that the service was expensive, I will never use them again.
Description of Work: Provider installed electric junction boxes over kitchen counter, repaired ceiling and installed pendants. Provider installed large pendant over dining table. Provider hung TV on wall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$1,200

CHERI T.
11/2015
5.0
drywall, handyman service, plastering, remodeling, interior painters
  + 3 more
I will definitely hire Northside Renovations again. They did an outstanding job, took good care of my property as they were doing the work. Very punctual and professional. My rooms look amazing. I'm already planning the next project for the spring.
Description of Work: Repaired water damaged plaster walls and ceilings in bathroom and kitchen, repainted both rooms.

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
$2,000

Laarni L.
11/2015
5.0
handyman service, closet systems, remodeling
  + 1 more
Jeremy came for a quote and was professional about the whole process. His crew came in & was very punctual and finished the project as estimated. We are very happy with the results.
Description of Work: Had a lot of dead space in closet, so they knocked down an old closet walls to put in taller sliding doors.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,900

John A.
10/2015
5.0
drywall, handyman service, woodworking, doors
  + 2 more
quick response, did the work on time. cleaned up when work done. Quality was good. When work completed Jeremy came by to evaluate the quality of the work.
Description of Work: repaired damaged door frame, replaced dry wall damaged in flood

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

CHRISTOPHER H.
10/2015
5.0
drywall, handyman service, interior painters
  + 1 more
Very smoothly. They cleaned up after themselves (to the extent possible) each day, and were punctual. They worked one weekend day, after asking if it would be OK, to finish the job more quickly.
Description of Work: Drywalled hallway, sanded, 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
$2,100

Andrew W.
10/2015
5.0
drywall, handyman service, interior painters
  + 1 more
Jeremy was great setting up; responsive to email and text and on time. His worker did a great job. We'll have them back!
Description of Work: Ceiling drywall repair 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

Leslie C.
10/2015
5.0
handyman service, plastering, house painters, interior painters
  + 2 more
We are very happy with our home it looks like new to us when we come home. The front porch stairs were done in 2 tone and we really like it. I am so happy to have a basement railing finally! No more precariously perching down the stairs. The inner hallway upstairs stairs are plaster (this is an 1890's home) and they did a great job making the plaster look smooth and fresh again before painting. We are very happy with the work done. I still smile when I use our stairs.
Description of Work: Prepared and painted front porch and stairs and back stairs, plus basement stairs and attached a railing for the basement stairs, and inside long hallway stairs and ceilings and hallway and ceiling and a bedroom and closets and put in a 6 foot shelf and clothing rod and hooks in the closet. Also constructed and painted a new hatch for the exterior stairs to basement. Lots of odds and ends around the house that really needed to be done.

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
$5,000

CLINT P.
10/2015
5.0
handyman service, drywall, plumbing, remodeling, interior painters
  + 3 more
They did a great job. ?They showed up on time, took time to do the job right and even came in under budget. ?They built a wood and drywall soffit in my kitchen and then painted it to match the wall. It was a straight forward project but was more complex than I had imagined. ?They knew what it would take and quoted accordingly. ?Because they were prepared they finished early and charged less than their original quote. ?Nice guys too. I have dealt with a lot of contractors over the past 5 or 6 years a I rehabbed 2 houses and I am always pleasantly surprised when someone shows up on time and finishes on time. ?North Side did both.
Description of Work: I needed a 22 foot long soffit around an HVAC return pipe mounted on my kitchen ceiling. I needed 2 vents to be affixed to the return pipe as well.

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
$1,200

Kimberley B.
10/2015
5.0
handyman service, interior painters, doors
  + 1 more
The work has always done well. Sometimes it takes a while to get scheduled with Jeremy...he may have several big jobs going. Then other times, he's there the next day. So, it seems to just depend on how many things are on his platter.
Description of Work: I have used Jeremy and his team for various smaller jobs around my house. Either him or one of his team does a great job. They have painted my living room and dining room, installed a screen doors, fixed doors so they fit, and a bunch of other little stuff. They are friendly, reliable and do good 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
$300

Ameer A.
10/2015
5.0
handyman service, remodeling
  + 0 more
Jeremy and his team were very professional he gave me very detailed estimate and he respected it very well when we closed the balance. He went the extra mile to make sure work get done in the way I asked him to. Even though we had a lot of changes in plans and times he was able to accommodate all my requests. I would definitely call Jeremy again for any minor or major work.
Description of Work: I had full renovation of my 800 sq ft 1 bedroom apartment.

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
$18,000

Linda L.
09/2015
5.0
ceramic tile, drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, handyman service, remodeling, woodworking, home remodeling, interior painters, doors
  + 8 more
Slow and steady wins the race. Some of the walls were in terrible shape, but they took the time to properly prepare everything. They are very trustworthy. This is one of the few outfits I trust with house keys where they are working, and they never abuse the privilege. Their vast experience makes what are thorny tasks for me childs play. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: In my occupied apartment, patched, prepped and painted two bedrooms, hallway, living room , dining room, kitchen (walls, ceilings and trim) and front entry rail. Installed automatic door closures on two doors. Replaced framing as needed to rehang basement door. Rehung counterweights in three windows. Installed fresh vinyl tile in kitchen. Installed GFI outlet in bathroom.

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
$5,000

Dana I.
08/2015
5.0
ceramic tile, drywall, flooring contractor, handyman service, insulation, plastering, plumbing, remodeling, home remodeling
  + 7 more
We were very happy with the work that was done and were glad to work with Jeremy. We had a couple of jobs that needed to be staggered--quite a bit of drywalling and bathroom tile work. The drywallers were here for about a week and a half, then the plumbing and tile crew came in for around 4 days, and then the drywaller came back for a couple days to finish up the bathroom and prime the newly drywalled surfaces. The job was coordinated well we didn't have worry about the timing of the two crews. And it all went according the timeline we expected. We had a few problems with the initial drywall guy who was sent, Crispin--didn't tape off the opening to the kitchen and covered everything in dust from the demo, tried to take a few shortcuts in the living room and got frustrated with us when we said he needed to do the job the way it was quoted because of later renovation work that would take place around it. Anyway, we talked to Jeremy when we ran into problems. He was always very quick to respond to calls and he was very professional and helpful about it, no defensiveness, just resolved the issue with the subcontractor. Ultimately, a different drywaller, Max, ended up finishing the project and Jeremy gave us a discount for the cleaning we had to do because of the amount of blow through into the kitchen. We liked the tile and plumbing crew a lot, they were really communicative and thoughtful about how their work would leave us set up for the remaining tasks that we need to do in the bathroom.
Description of Work: Removed layers of drywall and plaster from living room ceiling. Furred out LR ceiling to be level with kitchen ceiling. Insulated and hung drywall on bare studs in living room and bathroom and around sofits covering furnace ductwork. Repaired ceiling drywall in four locations where large strips had been torn out to run new furnace ductwork between floor joists. Finished drywall job by mudding, tapping, priming surfaces. Laid tile on bathroom floor. Tiled shower area to height of about 7' and bathroom walls to height of about 4'. Mount sink and shower fixtures.

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
$7,425

Jay F.
07/2015
5.0
drywall, electrician, handyman service, plumbing, remodeling, woodworking
  + 4 more
Understandably, the variety of projects took a while to execute, but the workers were attentive once they started and management oversight was good -- and always responsive to the client. Close out was prompt and efficient -- no loose ends. Without question, I would use this firm again for anything of this nature.
Description of Work: Many "small" repair and renovation projects involving several trades - carpentry, floor finishing, drywall, plumbing, electrical.

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

Phil F.
05/2015
4.0
remodeling, home remodeling
  + 0 more
Overall, Jeremy and his crew did great work. I love how it turned out. Jeremy got his guys to the job site every day as promised. Jeremy was easy to work with, and honest, and forthcoming. Something went wrong, I did have to provide more oversight then I wanted to.
Description of Work: Full rehab (gut/demo was done by previous contractor.) of a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$31,000

Tina S.
04/2015
4.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He did excellent work, the only problem was that the clean-up afterwards wasn't so good.
Description of Work: They realligned my closet door, caulked my bathtub, hung a towel rack, and put a knob on my vanity in the bathroom.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Response from NORTH SIDE RENOVATIONS
Wow. Someone take the knife out of my back. When I was leaving, [Member name removed] seemed very happy and said she was going to leave me a rave review. I thought I was helping her with the price($100 is pretty cheap) and I even fixed a door her boyfriend complained about the handle pulling through-without charging extra. I guess drywall dust from hanging a towel bar is just too much for one person to handle. Her review makes me not want to help others the way I did [Member name removed], but I'll always get a that good feeling from helping others and [Member name removed] is only one bad apple.

Amy W.
02/2015
5.0
drywall, handyman service, insulation, interior painters
  + 2 more
Jeremy was great to work with. He provided a timely estimate. Though Jeremy had another guy perform the task, it went very well. My neighbor is pleased with the work.
Description of Work: Removed water-damaged portion of ceiling, sprayed anti-mold substance, replaced insulation and ceiling, and painted ceiling.

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
$425

Contact information

1629 W COLUMBIA AVE APT GW, Chicago, IL 60626

www.northsiderenovations.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

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

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Drywall,
General Remodeling,
Interior Painting,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Electrical,
Doors,
Ceramic Tile,
Plumbing,
Lighting,
Plaster

FAQ

NORTH SIDE RENOVATIONS is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Yes, NORTH SIDE RENOVATIONS offers free project estimates.
Yes, NORTH SIDE RENOVATIONS offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, NORTH SIDE RENOVATIONS does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, NORTH SIDE RENOVATIONS offers emergency services.
No, NORTH SIDE RENOVATIONS does not offer warranties.
NORTH SIDE RENOVATIONS offers the following services: Remodeling, tile, marble, plumbing, electric, finished carpentry, crown molding, baseboards, cabinets, doors, closets, storage, wood refinishing, drywall, skim coating, plastering, floating floors, handyman work, painting, wallpaper, water damage, appliances, light fixtures, faucets, garbage disposals, ceiling fans, tile cleaning, caulking, light outdoor work, and more!
We also have referrals for work we don't do such as hardwood flooring, HVAC(larger projects), tuck pointing and roofing.

Contact information

1629 W COLUMBIA AVE APT GW, Chicago, IL 60626

www.northsiderenovations.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM