A P Builder & General Contractor LLC

General Remodeling, Handyman Services, Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,

About us

We are a family owned and operated company; with every phase of design, building and community development under the skilled guidance of a family member. At A.P. Builder & General Contractor, our business is more than building. Our business is building a better quality of life for our residents, respecting the communities in which we build and demonstrating a concern for the landscape we change. These qualities combine to comprise a thirty-year tradition of family commitment to excellence in building. Our clients receive impeccable attention to detail and premium service from a financially stable and sound company. We are dedicated to customer satisfaction with every aspect of the project from concept to completion. This is who we are and what we are at A.P. Builder & General Contractor; people who build, enjoy it and want to extend our expertise to you. Let us know how we may be of service to you.

Services we offer

Renovations, Remodeling, Additions, New Constructions, Basements, Basement Completions Garages, Exterior Rooms, Masonry Work

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

0%



Accepted payment methods

Check

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.488 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
65%
4
14%
3
7%
2
5%
1
10%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
4.6
professionalism
4.5
responsiveness
4.5
punctuality
4.7

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Showing 26-50 of 88 reviews

Alex R.
05/2014
5.0
remodeling, home remodeling
  + 0 more
They did good. The work looks great. They were easy to work with and Angelo get to contact with us.
Description of Work: A.P. Builder & General Contractor LLC remodelled an entire condo kitchen, bathroom and bedroom.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$40,000

Sarah B.
04/2014
4.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
I contacted them regarding some interior painting. I felt that they were more expensive than they led themselves onto be, but they were fine from what I can remember other than that.
Description of Work: I purchased a $99 Big Deal for 4 Hours of General Contractor OR Handyman Services.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0

$99

SUSAN C.
04/2014
1.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
Note date listed above is not accurate as no work was done and I did not recall last contact. We did not use service provider as he did not provide services that I needed and I got a refund.
Description of Work: DId not do any work as could not agree on services so I got refund
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

michelle M.
02/2014
5.0
home builders, basement remodeling
  + 0 more
Very nice and professional man. Expert opinions and a great listener. Job was completed on time and no unexpected costs.
Description of Work: A sump pump was installed

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
$5,400

Susan C.
01/2014
1.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
From our first meeting, Angelo made us feel like we could trust him completely, and that initial impression proved to be right on. From start to finish, he really listened to us and our needs for this new space. His design was amazing from the start and with just a couple of tweaks, we have a space that is functional and beautiful. There were a few bumps and rough spots along the way as is to be expected when adding on to a 100+ year old house, but in the end we have just what we needed. Angelo has gone above and beyond from our first meeting to the post construction fixes. I would highly recommend AP Builders and General Contractors for any project large or small. In fact, we are already making plans for our next project with them! Update - while we felt happy for a while with our addition, as settling problems cropped up as they will, AP Builders has refused to stand by their warranty and make necessary repairs. During the course of the construction and the regrading of our yard, one of the contractors dropped the cover for our catch basin into the basin. To this day I have a piece of plywood covering this large hole so that my child or dogs do not fall down into the catch basin. This has been an issue since it happened, and has not been taken care of. Our other big issue is with the installation of the floating bamboo flooring throughout the family room and bedroom in our addition. Within a very short time a large gap appeared in the middle of the family room as well as at the bathroom door and at the edges of the rooms. This is very unsightly as well as dangerous as both of my handicapped parents who live with us use walkers and the gaps are large enough to catch the wheels of their walkers. We have since filed a complaint with the better business bureau to which they have refused to respond. Our contract clearly states that he warranties all labor and materials and yet refuses to address the flooring issue stating that the problem is with the materials that we selected. At this time we are finding ourselves with no other choice but to pursue legal action against AP Builders.
Description of Work: Large addition including bedroom,bathroom,family room, and attached garage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$130,000

Mary R.
01/2014
4.0
remodeling, handyman service, home builders
  + 1 more
I bought the deal planning to have them install new screen doors, weatherstripping a door and other handywork around the house. They contacted me to set up a date, but I did not contact them until close to the expiration date. Angelo said that he was busy but would still honor the deal after the date and to please email me with the list of tasks. After several missed calls and emails, Angelo said that he wanted to come out and see the work needing to be done. When he did he said that it wasn't worth repairing/weatherstripping the front door and that installing a door was a two man job and to let him know when I've bought the doors. Ultimately I changed my mind about the doors and just wanted handywork done. I called on 1/9/14 to set up a date and he told me that he had too much work and that he had recent knee surgery and didn't want the job. When I asked for a refund he said to contact Angie's List.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal from A.P. Builder & General Contractor LLC - $99.00 for 4 Hours of General Contractor OR Handyman Services!
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$198

Reid K.
12/2013
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
It went very well. My list was well defined and each item was taken care of with great care and skill.
Description of Work: I needed some very expensive picture hung, a 3rd story woodpecker hole patched and a couple of broken door hinges fixed.

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
$100

Theresa R.
12/2013
4.0
basement remodeling
  + -1 more
AP Builders came to refinish our basement after we had to reinforce the basement walls. Angelo was very nice and very easy to work with, but we were a bit disappointed with the quality and price of the project.
Description of Work: I purchased a BigDeal from A.P. Builder & General Contractor LLC.

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
$36,000

Norah M.
09/2013
5.0
remodeling, handyman service
  + 0 more
We saved a great deal of money by bypassing the plumber route and using A.P. We got the general handyman service through one of the "big deals." He did a nice job, went very smoothly.
Description of Work: We had him install a new kitchen faucet.

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
$99

Sharon G.
09/2013
5.0
drywall, electrician, remodeling, home remodeling, plumbing, basement remodeling
  + 4 more
Angelo, is very professional he and his assistant Sergio came everyday started on time. When Angelo and his assistant were present the job went very smoothly. The electrician did a great job so did the plumber. The only thing that gave us pause was the crew that hung the drywall. They finally finished and did a decent job, however I had to address several issues with them and Angelo had to come and point out there errors as English was not their first language.
Description of Work: Total remodeling of basement and added 1/2 bath.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$19,200

Erica W.
08/2013
5.0
remodeling, handyman service
  + 0 more
I thought what I had that needed to be done would take long but he did it four hours. He was quick and efficient. I would use him in the future.
Description of Work: He did a variety of different repairs 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
$99

David L.
07/2013
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
Very patient with us during the planning stage. Angelo came up with various budget friendly solutions. We were the ones that decided to go over the budget, with more expensive materials. Always punctual, kept us updated on the progress and checked with us on our satisfaction. Cleaned up - daily. Very satisfied with the beautiful impressive work. We would highly recommend the company, and would use them again for any future projects.
Description of Work: 1.) cleaned out area for brick patio, and set out a beautiful space. 2.) tore down old multi-level wooden deck, with 2 sets of stairs, and built-in seating; 3.) replaced it with a redesigned, functional, one level (much more spacious) of a maintenance-free composite material deck, 4.) replaced 2 sets of redesigned staircases (more functional) and railing that is aesthetically appealing.

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

Steve S.
06/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
It was an excellent experience. He was on time and went above and beyond what he had to do. He even fixed the door on the way out.
Description of Work: I have used A.P. Builder & General Contractor LLC for drywall.

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
$100

chris H.
06/2013
3.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
I was not overly impressed with the Angelo because when I mentioned I had purchased 8 hours, he said he works like a two man crew so he did not think I needed the whole 8 hours. While the shelving was put up nicely and secure there were areas where he misjudged a screw hole and had to redrill but he never back to patch the hole he made initially. I had to hire another crew to come in and replaster to prep for a painting job because it was not done completely or sanded down for painting. Angelo did not complete the entire 8 hours because I decided not to bring him back for any additional work.
Description of Work: I purchased two coupons for 4 hours of General Contracting work so a total of 8 hours. The one man crew worked on hanging shelving and plastering select areas to prep for painting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

$198

Karen M.
06/2013
5.0
remodeling, basement remodeling
  + 0 more
When Angelo said he would be at the work sight every day he meant it. He and ALL his help were always on time and professional. I have never had luck with contractors before but Angelo was always there for us with any questions we had. He made this project go very smoothly and timely. I would highly recommend Angelo to do YOUR next job. Thanks Angelo, Karen & Al.
Description of Work: Our basement was completely gutted. Angelo put up walls, ceiling, flooring, windows, everything. My basement went from old, ugly, moldy and unuseable to beautiful, fresh and updated. He even gave us a powder room which we never had downstairs. Angelo transformed our fireplace from red brick to tile with glass tiles surrounding it. He made us a beautiful frame and mantel for it. Angelo's workmanship is excellent. He even updated our laundry room.

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
$23,000

Thomas S.
06/2013
5.0
remodeling, basement remodeling
  + 0 more
Owner and crew were very responsive and flexible. They produced a high quality end product with which we are completely satisfied. We would recommend them for any building project.
Description of Work: Finished basement.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$17,000

Felicia R.
05/2013
4.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He was very prompt, cooperative, professional and clean. He did very good work and more than put in the time I had purchased. The only reason I did not rate him an A on the work performed is that there were some minor issues. For example, there was some minor damage done to my bathroom when he removed the tub. A short piece of baseboard was cracked (will need to be replaced) and there is a minor scratch to the bathroom cabinet that I think was caused when the tub was removed. The bathroom has no space for errors so I totally understand how the minor damage could have happened. The tub was super heavy and probably was something that should have been done by more than one person so I give him props for doing it solo. It was something I never could have done on my own. With the roof, either the replaced shingles or other shingles blew off a week or two later. I have no way to know whether the ones that came off were already installed or the ones he repaired. Likely, I need to have someone out to go over the entire roof. Also, with the baseboard, I had a few pieces that were not stained yet that I asked him to use in the closet where they would not be visible but they ended up in my kitchen in a very obvious spot. He caulked the top of the baseboard where the wall had gaps and there were quite a few spots that I had to do clean up after he left. Finally, he offered to put a door stop (his own cost) by my front door because the knob was hitting the wall when the door opened and damaging the wall. It never occurred to me that he would be screwing something into the brand new baseboard. He actually made a mistake and made an extra hole a couple of inches to the right of the final one. The doorstop fell off shortly after, leaving me with two holes...and no door stop. I struggled with this review because he was clearly trying to help me out and was so generous with his time and worked very, very hard. The issues I had were things that I consider minor but on the other hand, it also created some extra work for me. I think he definitely would have come back to address the issues if I had asked but because he did work so hard and the vast majority of what he did was very good quality, I did not feel comfortable calling him back.
Description of Work: Fixed some roof shingles. Removed old bathtub from alcove. Put up baseboard/quarter round in hallway and kitchen.

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

$100

Robin G.
05/2013
3.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I was not very happy with their service. I bought two deals from them for eight hours worth of service. I did not know that the guy charged me for driving. That was not clear. He was on my place in just maybe three hours. I thought he would be doing a top notch job. I did not like the service he provided at all. He only did okay with the thing he put on my shed.
Description of Work: I used A.P. Builder & General Contractor for handyman service. I had him clean up the gutter and window well. He had to remove some rocks covering the bottom, but he did not replace them. He just left it on the side of the window well. I had to go back and clean up all the rocks, and put them right back in again. I could have done the whole things by myself. He used spray paint instead of the usual paint to paint somethings for me. He also put one thing in the shed of mine.

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

$200

Lisa F.
04/2013
5.0
remodeling, sunrooms
  + 0 more
Overall, it was a very positive experience, from the quote to the completion.
Description of Work: Angelo shored up a badly ailing porch on a 1926 bungalow. My enclosed porch was unstable and sinking. He took care of all permits, re-poured the foundation pilings, installed new double hung windows, front door, saved my existing siding to lower costs, put in a new porch sub-floor, and the support beams under it, made everything level and true, and constructed new and very lovely wooden landing and steps for the front of my house. My curb appeal has increased a ton! He did all of this in a very short time. Additionally, my kitchen addition was needing foundation enclosure, he did that easily and created what I can only imagine will be a big savings in heating and comfort in my home next winter. Angelo was very fair in price, in fact, saved me money in the middle of the job when we decided one of the design elements we originally planned was no longer necessary. He and his crew are courteous, excellent craftsmen, and very responsive to all communication. I cannot recommend him and his company more highly.

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

Joel W.
04/2013
3.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
We bought 4 hours, but he did one task (installed a bathroom fan) for 2 hours and then he didn’t finish with the other 2 hours or the rest of the list. I felt as though he lacked in his customer service skills.
Description of Work: We bought 4 hours of handyman services from a Big Deal.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$99

Linda K.
04/2013
5.0
remodeling, plumbing
  + 0 more
Angelo installed a new faucet in one of our bathrooms. The pipes were old and hard to deal with,, He really had his hands full, but was gracious about it. Faucet was installed beautifully and works like a charm. He arrived on time, cleaned up nicely, and was very personable. He does remodeling, and I definately would consider him for bigger jobs.
Description of Work: Installation of 2-handled bathroom sink faucet.

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
$99

Amy S.
04/2013
5.0
remodeling, home builders, drywall, handyman service, plumbing
  + 3 more
We had AP Builders come out on two separate visits. Both times he did a great job, showing up when he said he would, getting the jobs done in the right amount of time, and doing quality work.
Description of Work: AP did general handiwork around our house... including plumbing, wall repair, and other odd jobs.

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
$355

John G.
04/2013
4.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
Initially had some issues with quality of their work. The company came back and touched up their work to my satisfaction.
Description of Work: Work on drywall, removal of balcony, sand and stain new windows

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

William K.
03/2013
2.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
Ceiling is ok but final sanding of joint compound was not to my standards. Doors worked ok on second set of doors (first set trashed). Casing was not properly installed and some was cracked finish nails not set etc. I had to spend hours fixing all the problems. I was not happy.
Description of Work: Replace drywall in family room ceiling. Replace 3 doors.

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

$2,000

Larry W.
03/2013
4.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
Had a lot of problems but eventually everything was fixed allthough I am still not thoroughly satisfied with the granite countertop seams but can live with it.
Description of Work: Kitchen Remodel

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
$8,000

Contact information

2079-A Stonington Ave, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

http://www.apbuildersgc.com

Service hours

Monday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
90-083-9662
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Service Categories

General Remodeling,
Handyman Services,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Basement Remodeling,
Homebuilders,
Plumbing,
Drywall,
Garage and Shed Building,
Sunrooms and Patio Enclosures,
Siding,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Architects

FAQ

A P Builder & General Contractor LLC is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.

Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

A P Builder & General Contractor LLC accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, A P Builder & General Contractor LLC does not offer free project estimates.
No, A P Builder & General Contractor LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, A P Builder & General Contractor LLC offers a 0% senior discount.
No, A P Builder & General Contractor LLC does not offer emergency services.
Yes, A P Builder & General Contractor LLC offers warranties.
A P Builder & General Contractor LLC offers the following services: Renovations, Remodeling, Additions, New Constructions, Basements, Basement Completions Garages, Exterior Rooms, Masonry Work

Contact information

2079-A Stonington Ave, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

http://www.apbuildersgc.com

Service hours

Monday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM