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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

24 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 101-125 of 149 reviews

Yosef N.
06/2011
5.0
handyman service, remodeling, woodworking, interior painters
  + 2 more
Jeremy is very straightforward and honest. he came out to do an estimate the same day i called him and followed up with a written estimate within a day or so. it was detailed and thorough. my only concern was that when i was ready to pull the trigger a month later he was busy with other jobs and took a few days to get back to me. eventually we set a time to do the job and Jeremy was very communicative during the day as far as his ETA to make sure i didn't waste time sitting and waiting for him and his people. the work was done perfectly with zero negative issues. the carpenters were professional and courteous and the end product looks great. I will definitely use Jeremy again for my future projects.
Description of Work: they built some shelving for me and put up curtain rods

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

ARON B.
05/2011
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
Everything went pretty well. A couple of issues about timing and pricing, but these things got work out reasonably well. And the proof is in the pudding -- within a short time after completion, the units rented out for full value and there have been very few problems since then.
Description of Work: Jeremy and his guys rehabbed a 2-flat I purchased from foreclosure. This required building some closets, quite a bit of cosmetic work in the kitchens/bathrooms and floors. And fixing various portions of the roof and exterior.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000

Andrew G.
05/2011
3.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
I didn't use them. The quote was about $1700.00. They were overall a couple of hundred less than the company I went with. The guy didn't give a detailed quote with the breakdown of what each part of the job would cost. It had to do with insurance as well because of it being a common pipe and he didn't do any of that. I felt that the other company was a little bit more professional. The gentleman was nice. He didn't have a separate form for the estimate. He just gave it to me in an email. He did not break it down. They didn't give me what I asked for in the quote. He was actually at my house before I was. He was waiting for me. He was definitely professional when he was there. I just wasn't happy with the way he presented the information after that. I probably would not use them again in the future. I am very detail-oriented and I was a little upset with the lack of detail I specifically asked for. He was very nice.
Description of Work: North Side Renovations gave me a quote on some drywall work and interior painting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0


Mary D.
05/2011
5.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
They were a great company. They were friendly and had a competetive price.
Description of Work: They preformed under cabinet lighting in our kitchen. They installed the kitchen sink and fixed the sink. They preformed minor repairs around the house.

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

Atwood Condo Association A.
05/2011
5.0
handyman service, woodworking
  + 0 more
Jeremy came onsite beforehand to provide suggestions as to how we could accomplish this project and gave us different ideas. He also provided an estimate. The work was completed in a timely manner and they did a great job. Would recommend to others.
Description of Work: Jeremy and his crew installed a custom-made wine rack and shelving.

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
$350

Mark W.
04/2011
5.0
handyman service, home remodeling
  + 0 more
He was great to work with -- work was completed on time and on budget. He and Roberto were very professional and completed the work as desired. They took the time to cover our furniture and walls with plastic -- limiting dust in our bedroom. The price was reasonable without any compromise on quality. We would certainly use them again.
Description of Work: We had Jeremy renovate our master shower as well as a few other odds and ends (some electrical and drywall patching). The shower required demo work as well as a new concrete base, membrane/liner, plumbing work and tiling. They also replaced lighting and tub/shower hardware.

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

KIM E.
04/2011
5.0
handyman service, remodeling
  + 0 more
I am extremely happy with the outcome. The job of distributing the can lights over the (sizable) room and into three even rows was complicated by the joists, which run perpendicular to the rows, and by an i-beam covered in wood paneling that runs the length of the room. Roberto, who did most of the work, was very thorough in planning. In addition, he found a way to run the electrical so that he didn't have to cut through the joists (I have plaster ceilings, which are just thick enough to disguise conduit buried in them). I was particularly pleased by that kind of creative thinking. We did run into a snag with the paint, which bubbled within 24 hours. But we agreed to wait a week to see if the bubbling progressed. After reassessing, they scraped, patched, primed and repainted. I was dubious, but Jeremy gave me a 1 year warranty on the paint job--and six months later the paint is holding fine. Jeremy was excellent about communicating often and in detail. He spent a lot of time with me thinking about can size, energy usage and bulb wattage (when buiying 21 bulbs you want to make sure you like them!). We did have tense negotiations around the failing paint job, but we made it work. I also found him to be punctual and professional, which makes such a difference. I wish more contractors understood this. Roberto was terrific--thoughtful, careful in his work and easy to have around. The fellow who laid the carpet squares also did an excellent job. Friends and family can't believe the difference in this room! Overall, this was a very good experience and I fully intend to hire him again for a bathroom remodel. As with any contractor, if you are particular about materials (as I am), you should make sure to spec those in your job. The default these days appears to be Home Depot, and I for one am willing to pay more for quality products (paint, primer, etc) that extend the life of the work.
Description of Work: This was a basement rec room job of about 900 sq ft in my 1950s ranch house. Jeremy and his crew ran a new electrical line to the room; cut and install 21 can lights, installed three light switches, two new electrical outlets, patched and painted the ceiling. They also installed carpet squares over the entire area, which included removing and reinstalling the shoeing around the room and behind the bar.

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
$2,800

Joshua B.
03/2011
5.0
drywall, handyman service, remodeling, woodworking
  + 2 more
Jeremy from NS Renovations was a pleasure to work with. We have used him for two drywall projects at two different buildings. In both cases, he was prompt and always worked around our scheduling. In one case, he set up with multiple tenants for repairs, taking the burden off me (the property manager). Upon completion he talked with the associations board president and made sure that the work was to the board members liking, something that is very important to a property manager.
Description of Work: Drywall Work in a Basement, approximately 100sq ft Drywall Work on two different floors which was caused by a burst pipe.

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

KRISTINE S.
03/2011
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I found myself in a DIY jam while trying to install weatherstripping on an old entry door and needed help. Jeremy arrived quickly, repaired the hinge that I had damaged through my ineptitude, and rehung the door. He also instructed me on how to do properly what I had set out to do, all without making me feel like an idiot in the process.
Description of Work: Repaired hinge and rehung entry door.

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
$50

JOSEPH G.
12/2010
5.0
handyman service, plumbing, interior painters
  + 1 more
Jeremy was extremely professional and very efficient. He completed all the work in two days, and I never had to worry about it. He really tried to not over charge us, or do more work then what was needed which was refreshing. It is great that he lives in the neighborhood. I will for sure use him again, and in fact he had already come to help my upstairs neighbor with her leak.
Description of Work: Jeremy installed a new kitchen faucet and painted all of our baseboards on our first floor. He also did some minor patching.

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
$900

Valerie S.
12/2010
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
We called Jeremy to come by to quote the work-he was on time and professional, submitting a quote for the needed work in writing. Compared to the other contractor we contacted, his price was very competitive and reasonable. Jeremy and I met at the paint store to talk over the best product for the job, and Jeremy was detailed oriented--being concerned not only about protecting the wood deck, but which product would give us the best look to mask some of the weathering. We were running up against coming winter weather, and Jeremy was great about promptly scheduling his team to come out and treat our badly weathered deck before snow and cold arrived. He was communicative on the days when weather permitted work and was quick to follow up with us on when the crew would be coming back. Our porch is now better than ever and ready for winter. When we requested he quote the electrical work, Jeremy had someone come by quickly and the work was completed within the week. I will definitely work with Jeremy Aylesworth again and highly recommend him to others.
Description of Work: Northside Renovations sanded, stained/sealed a very weathered porch on 6 flat condo and replaced rusted electrical boxes and conduit with weatherproof/outdoor equipment.

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
$2,600

Justin M.
11/2010
5.0
drywall, handyman service
  + 0 more
Jeremy did an excellent job working on my condo. He was very efficient, and did an excellent job communicating with me. His team was very professional, and I would recommend him to anyone.
Description of Work: Replaced existing drywall, installed new window, sealed window and any visible cracks/openings

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
$1,800

Lorraine M.
10/2010
5.0
ceramic tile, drywall, electrician, plumbing, wallpaper removal, interior painters
  + 4 more
Jeremy was refreshing to work with. He caught my somewhat sketchy concept; working within budget and on schedule, he patiently guided me through each step. The craftspeople working for him were pleasant and professional. All combining to make this less of a harrowing experience with a lovely outcome.
Description of Work: Bathroom Project: For this condo bathroom needing major upgrades, wall/floor tiles and all fixtures were demo'd and replaced along with installing a water shut-off and new copper pipes. Ceramic tiles for the floor and walls were put up; dry wall and reinforcement to hold new wall mount sink; toilet and medicine cabinet installed; walls painted and an electrical switch/outlet upgraded.

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
$7,000

Eliza F.
10/2010
5.0
drywall, handyman service, interior painters
  + 1 more
Jeremy was quick to respond, showed up when he said he would and did a great job. I would highly recommend him to others and would hire him again.
Description of Work: Drywall patching, sanding and repainting

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
$350

JASON P.
09/2010
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Jeremy Aylesworth was punctual in making the inspection and estimate and performed the work as agreed. Jeremy did not try to oversell the amount of work needed. The repairman that actually did the work was knowledgeable and competent and Jeremy stopped by several times to oversee the work.
Description of Work: Repaired water damaged ceiling (plaster and paint). Repaired ceramic tiled floor and re-grouted floor. Did general woodworking repairs.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000

Response from NORTH SIDE RENOVATIONS
Member was a pleasure to deal with. The project was $900 instead of $9000. This was a typo. Thanks, Jeremy with Northside Renovations.

Mary D.
09/2010
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Excellent service and outstanding quality.
Description of Work: Fixed broken sink and installed additional fortification support for it. Installed under cabinet puck lights w/dimmer switch. Repaired loose towel bar and fixed air vent.

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

MARY jO B.
09/2010
5.0
handyman service, doors
  + 0 more
It went excellently from start to sinbish.
Description of Work: He installed a ceiling f an, fixed a broken sliding door and fixed a folding door.

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
$380

ELIZABETH S.
09/2010
5.0
handyman service, woodworking, doors
  + 1 more
Jeremy was very straightforward and professional from the start. He assessed the work we needed done, and figured out solutions with us that took into account the architecture of the house, the cost of the materials & labor, and the timing of the work. He and his colleague completed all the projects quickly and with minimal disruption. And the work looks great!
Description of Work: Jeremy replaced and painted our back door, fixed our front door, fixed a basement closet door, and cleaned up a basement wall that had some water damage.

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

Thomas L.
09/2010
5.0
drywall, handyman service, interior painters
  + 1 more
The experience overall was excellent. Jamie was very professional in our dealings, was finished in a timely manner and left it appearing like there was never anything wrong!
Description of Work: We had water damage in our foyer from a leaking gutter and it affected the walls and part of the ceiling. He removed the damaged dry wall, replaced and matched the original paint.

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
$400

RICHMOND & CHRISTINE J.
08/2010
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I was very pleased with the professionalism, from coming out to look at the job, follow through with a description of what had to be done, an estimate which did not change and the promptness of the overall work. I would definitely use them again. I fact, there is a job I will be talking to them about. Again, great job.
Description of Work: North Side Renovations patched the step leading out of the garage. It was in bad disrepair and they made it look like new with the addition of a threshold. After the repair everything was cleaned up as promised.

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
$325

Mike G.
08/2010
5.0
handyman service, remodeling, woodworking, basement remodeling
  + 2 more
Jeremy came in, got the details, and gave me an estimate. After I hired him, Jeremy and his guys came in and worked on it eight hours a day, every day, until it was done. As the owner of a plumbing contracting company, I hear from clients who hire contractors who come for two or three hours a day, two or three days a week and the project takes forever. Not the case here at all-in fact, we now refer North Side to many of our clients. Jeremy is an honest, stand up guy who really wants his clients to be happy with the results of his work.
Description of Work: Completed a basement renovation project that I started but did not have time to complete. Jeremy and his guys worked quickly and efficiently, correcting a number of my mistakes, offering excellent ideas, and completed it to a high standard. He added several interior walls, installed several doors, completed drywall work, painted, added several light fixtures. This basement is now a very comfortable, complete space that my stepsons enjoy. I'd use it as a getaway room if they weren't down there : )

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

Charlene W.
08/2010
5.0
drywall, handyman service, interior painters
  + 1 more
The contractor was very professional and friendly. The work got completed in a very timely manner and he worked straight through. The proposal amount was the invoiced amount and there were no added on fees. I am very happy with the work and would use him again.
Description of Work: We had water damage in our basement bathroom due to a toilet leak on the first floor. The contractor opened up the interior wall area and ran a camera into the space to see if there was any mold on the inside in addition to the surficial mold that we could see. The contractor sprayed a industrial strength mold killing product then repaired the drywall, painted and reattached the wood 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
$300

SUSAN R.
07/2010
5.0
ceramic tile, handyman service, remodeling, home remodeling
  + 2 more
We have worked with North Side Renovations on several occasions. This project was completed as directed and within budget guidelines. Jeremy is a pleasure to work with and very reliable. He provides consistent and quality work.
Description of Work: Jeremy gutted, drywalled and tiled our bathroom. Additionally he hung the bathroom accessories and installed a shut off switch for the plumbing.

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
$2,000

Amara M.
04/2010
5.0
drywall, handyman service, home remodeling, interior painters
  + 2 more
Jeremy was thorough, professional, and did great work patching our water damaged wall. I initially called him to do a kitchen remodel project, though a sudden move forced us to drop those plans. Of all the contractors we had come in, Jeremy was the only one who actually took the time to inspect the area thoroughly and give a detailed estimate (which ended up being in the middle of all the others). He's also a good listener--careful to consider our budget and vision, and was clearly interested in giving us the best kitchen for our needs. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: Patched water damaged wall and repainted Gave estimate on kitchen re-model project

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
$350

Brendan O.
10/2009
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
While they do excellent work and are very responsive, above and beyond the call, they do tend to be a bit pricey. You pay for the quality you get with them.
Description of Work: I’ve used them for everything over the last few years. Most recently they’ve done drywall, plumbing and painting.

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

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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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