Redstone Builders Inc

General Remodeling, Decks and Porches, Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,

About us

6 employees. Uses subs for heating, plumbing & electrical. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges.

Business highlights

31 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

We specialize in remodeling. We build additions and do complete gut rehabs. We install siding and windows. We do interior and exterior renovations. We also do painting and tuck pointing

Services we don't offer

Foundation crack repair, waterproofing and sewer work.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

$300

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7124 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
77%
4
6%
3
6%
2
2%
1
8%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.6
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 76-124 of 124 reviews

Caroline D.
03/2010
3.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
They just came and took at look at the windows, and we never heard from them again. The person who came was responsive and did show up when we called them. I appreciate them for that, but they did not do any work or turn up after that. We never got the estimate from them.
Description of Work: We got an estimate from Redstone Builders INC to replace the window.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0


Viviane E.
11/2009
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
The estimate they gave me was $3600. They were professional, responsive and punctual.
Description of Work: I got a quote from Redstone Builders Inc. in early October for some plug pointing and masonry work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,600

Jill S.
10/2009
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
They were good. They were referred to us by a friend. We used them for getting the quote. They didn?t do any work for us, though.
Description of Work: We used Redstone Builders for an estimate for remodeling a house. They came out and provided the quote, 2-3 weeks ago.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$30,000

Sarah K.
09/2009
5.0
drywall, gutter repair, lighting, remodeling, house painters, doors
  + 4 more
Redstone did an outstanding job. Howard is wonderful. Very responsive and knowledgeable. He was on site every day and he made sure the project ran smoothly. The workers were great, too. Overall it was a great experience and I highly recommend Redstone.
Description of Work: Redstone completed several home improvement projects and our place looks great as a result. Specifically, they replaced the front door and back door, covered the gutters, cleaned the siding, repaired the drywall next to the shower, installed a doorbell and repaired drywall after removing old speaker system, removed and replaced rotted wood around exterior windows and painted the wood.

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
$10,000

Jeanne B.
08/2009
3.0
doors
  + -1 more
They did a reasonably nice job. There were a few flaws and when I called them to fix it, they refused to talk with me.
Description of Work: I hired them to do some construction work.

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


Kathy K.
04/2009
5.0
plastering
  + -1 more
Very pleased with total experience, timeliness of quote, level of service, workmanship
Description of Work: Interior renovations included skim coating of walls and ceiling in three rooms, hallways and foyer. Drywalled ceiling in living room. Replaced three windows.

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
$9,400

steve M.
04/2009
5.0
siding, replacement windows, doors
  + 1 more
It turned out fantastic and really improved the curb appeal. Howard came by the site almost everyday to check on the progress and to touch bas with the owner to address any concerns right away. I highly recommend.
Description of Work: We redid all the windows in a two flat frame building. Plus, we had a glass block window replaced with a double window to match top floor above. The siding was done to the front of the house as well as new doors.

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
$17,200

Olga S.
03/2009
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
The person that came out was very polite, but I chose to not do the job because the cost was too high. My roof isn't in immediate need of repair, so I can afford to put it off. When I decide to have the roof replaced, I will consider using them.
Description of Work: I had them out for an estimate to put in a new roof.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jon N.
03/2009
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
It went very well. Howard was very responsive and Daniel, his worker, was very, very polite. The work Daniel did was excellent, and when it came to being done, he was efficient. When a little more work was needed inside, Daniel didn't like how something came out, he did it and we weren't charged even though it was slightly more work than what was proposed. I would use Redstone again in a heartbeat.
Description of Work: Repair to roof, repair and repaint water damaged areas from roof leak, and plumbing leak.

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
$2,200

Marie T.
03/2009
5.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
They put in new floor, cabinets, sink, foist, and painted my bathroom. The crew was very punctual, and very polite. They cleaned up every day, before they could leave for the day. The workmanship was very good, and the owner did good follow up as well.
Description of Work: They worked on my master bathroom.

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
$5,000

Laurie H.
12/2008
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
They were great! They paid great attention to detail. They made a great finished project. They showed up on time everyday. They worked a full day of work too, which is usually not the case with contractors. Their personality, as far as customer service, was great. They stayed on task while they were working. I would give the price they charged refinishing the basement an A, but would give the price they charged for converting the family room a B.
Description of Work: They refinished the basement and converted a family room into a master bedroom. These were 2 separate projects.

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
$40,000

Eva N.
11/2008
3.0
decks
  + -1 more
I ended up selecting someone else, and he was really upset with me because he allowed me to use his name in the permit process, and I didn't select him.
Description of Work: They did an estimate for me on rebuilding porches.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


catherine O.
11/2008
3.0
electrician, gutter repair, roofing, skylights
  + 2 more
From the beginning, Howard the owner was slow to respond to my phone calls regarding a proposal for the roof. The roof was done to our satisfaction but Howard's crew was extremely remiss in cleaning up after themselves and also for final punch list items. During the tear-off the neighbor had to ask the guys to come over to their back porch to clean up where debris with nails were landing. After nearly two weeks of work the final day on the job was rushed. I could tell Howard just wanted the job over with. The gutter guards were done improperly and part of the work on the ceiling on the inside of the house was not done at all. During the course of the job, there were other costs that came up (a brick layer was brought in, additional ceiling work was needed, as well as electrical work). These additional costs were not written down and detailed and so when the final bill was discussed there was a discrepancy. In addition, Howard wanted to be paid the final third of the total cost before the job was complete. Luckily, I got onto the roof in time to see that the gutter guards were done improperly and to tell Howard to re-do them. Then, regarding the final bill, Howard argued with me over the price. In the end, we settled on a compromise. In conclusion, I was not happy with cleaning up after the crew, having to baby-sit him to insure things were done properly on the punch list and arguing with him over the price.
Description of Work: Complete roof tear off of our flat top roof, then new roof layed, two new skylights installed, gutter guards, interior ceiling work and electrical work done where the roof had leaked.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

$13,500

SHEILA D.
09/2008
5.0
insulation, roofing
  + 0 more
Redstone and Howard did a great job. They were professional, responsive and completed the work on time. When our chimney started leaking after the project was completed after a bad rainstorm, Redstone had workers come the next day to fix the problem right away and followed-up with a call to us to make sure the problem was fixed.
Description of Work: We had a new roof and insulation put in on our house.

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
$15,000

MELISSA W.
09/2008
5.0
decks, remodeling, roofing
  + 1 more
Very well. They did the inside painting first, and I found that the patching was not done well, and they came back and repatched and painted to my satisfaction without any additional payment.
Description of Work: They took a deck off of my garage. Relaid a flat roof. Installed a new deck and repaired rotted wood. Painted and repaired the inside of the garage that had 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
$8,500

CAROL AND DENNIS M.
09/2008
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
They were very top notch. They took a very short break to get the work done. I would recommend them and I would use them again.
Description of Work: The company put a small addition onto the back of my house.

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
$3,500

KEVIN G.
06/2008
5.0
drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, plastering, plumbing, home remodeling
  + 4 more
What a superb job. Howard was incredibly responsive from the start and his team was knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Redstone was also flexible. As we discovered things along the way, we were able to find solutions to the problem, always right within budget. We worked with a separate cabinet and countertop group and Redstone was able to use their plan effectively. They discovered a small mis-measurement in the plan as soon as the room was gutted and brought it to our attention immediately so we could adjust our cabinet plan in time. Everything was done as agreed, on time and within budget. In addition, Howard is an outstanding communicator. We often talked throughout the process and we always felt that we knew the status and upcoming milestones and schedule.
Description of Work: Complete remodel of kitchen. Gutted down to the studs and reconstruction with all new walls, ceiling, flooring, plumbing, electrical, etc.

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
$25,000

KEVIN G.
06/2008
5.0
remodeling, replacement windows, doors
  + 1 more
Great! We were including this as part of a kitchen remodel and Howard was able to find perfect matches for quality windows that fit the rest of the house. Howard also went far and wide to find the perfect back door according to what we wanted, even though we took some time deciding. He pulled through with very little time on door replacement and we're grateful. The end product was superb. We're delighted.
Description of Work: Replacement of kitchen windows and door, with screen 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
$2,000

Mary Ann E.
03/2008
2.0
gutter repair, masonry, remodeling, roofing, replacement windows
  + 3 more
I was impressed with the initial consultation, but they never sent an estimate--despite at least one reminder call and an email. Turned out to be for the best: Another company provided an estimate and did a fine job (I'm using them for another job this week, and expect to use them again for a larger project this spring). ($10,000)
Description of Work: Masonry--repairing a brick wall, tuckpointing and sealing; create masonry opening and install two new windows and stone lintel; new roof, gutters, downspout on bay addition.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0


Kristen W.
09/2007
4.0
contractors, drywall, electrician, remodeling
  + 2 more
When he came out for the estimate, the owner did not impress me too much as he asked very few questions. I asked him if all of his work was done under permits and he said he didn't get permits as it wasn't a good use of his time but I could get them if I wanted to. I also told him I wanted to work with a general contractor who had a license to work in Evanston. He said he'd check into that but never called me back.
Description of Work: The owner came out to give an estimate on the removal of a second story porch and closing up the door to the porch and framing it back into a window. The job also required some electrical and dry walling. ($8000.)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0


NANCY H.
09/2007
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
They did a great job. I was very pleased with them and the price was reasonable as well. They were hard working and answered all of our questions. The quality of their work was terrific and the quote remained the same throughout the entire project. They are really good.
Description of Work: They rebuilt my average sized porch. The floor boards are like planks and the rest of the deck is made out of cedar.

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

AMY F.
08/2007
5.0
decks, plumbing, remodeling
  + 1 more
The overall experience was great! There was always good communication, different crews were working every day/all day long. All of the crews were very pleasant and respectful of us living through the construction.
Description of Work: Two story addition to existing single family home - adding breakfast area, mudroom and expanding master suite. Work included updating kitchen, gutting two existing baths (all new plumbing) and new deck.

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
$120,000

Jeanne R.
08/2007
1.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
We arranged a meeting to discuss several rehab jobs and Howard was prompt. However, after several contacts on our part and a promise to begin the first project around a specific date on his part, nothing was done. We have not heard from Howard again. (Estimate was $3,000.)
Description of Work: Nothing was done.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Redstone Builders Inc
THE MEMBER MUST HAVE ME CONFUSED WITH SOMEONE ELSE. I AM ALWAYS EAGER TO START AND COMPLETE JOBS.

WARREN A.
07/2007
5.0
contractors, decks, drywall, lighting, wrought iron, house painters
  + 4 more
Howard was excellent, and all of his employees were timely, friendly, and efficient. He came in exactly on estimate. He was there frequently to check on the work and supervise. We were on a tight time line and he worked with us to make sure the job was done on time. We are 100% satisfied, and we'll use Howard again in our next renovation projects.
Description of Work: We did a complete renovation of our front porch; rebuilding the steps, replacing the aging wood with Tendura flooring, replacing the ceiling, installing light fixtures, fixing some wood that needed replacing in the soffit, scraping and re-painting most of the wood trim. Also a complete removal of the iron railing, which was sandblasted, repaired, repainted, and put back in place.

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
$10,600

CATHY W.
05/2007
1.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
Howard stopped by to take a look at the work we wanted to have done. It involved removing walls to expand a living room, relocate some ductwork and electrical, replacing flooring where walls existed, and construct a new closet. Howard was generally concerned about structural issues removing the wall and wasn't sure what would be required to support the structure once the walls were removed. He was abrupt and left stating he would provide me with a quote. I received nothing within 3 days and then called and asked the quote be sent to me. I did not hear back from them. Poor customer service. Obviously, this company picks and chooses what work they do.
Description of Work: They did not perform any work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0

$5,000

Response from Redstone Builders Inc
I DON'T REMEMBER THIS MEETING. SORRY OCCASIONALLY JOBS DO SLIP THROUGH THE CRACKS. I WILL TRY HARDER IN THE FUTURE TO DELIVER 100% OF BIDS IN WRITING, PROMPTLY.

Contact information

3139 N Lincoln Ave Ste 206, Chicago, IL 60657

www.redstoneremodeling.net

Service hours

Sunday:
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Monday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM - 2:00 PM


Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
TGC0611-2

Eco-friendly Accreditations

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

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

General Remodeling,
Decks and Porches,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Windows,
Siding,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Drywall,
Electrical,
Interior Painting,
Gutters,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Ceramic Tile

FAQ

Redstone Builders Inc is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Saturday: 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Redstone Builders Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
No, Redstone Builders Inc does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Redstone Builders Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Redstone Builders Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Redstone Builders Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Redstone Builders Inc offers warranties.
Redstone Builders Inc offers the following services: We specialize in remodeling. We build additions and do complete gut rehabs. We install siding and windows. We do interior and exterior renovations. We also do painting and tuck pointing
Foundation crack repair, waterproofing and sewer work.

Contact information

3139 N Lincoln Ave Ste 206, Chicago, IL 60657

www.redstoneremodeling.net

Service hours

Sunday:
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Monday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM - 2:00 PM