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Great Way Construction

Finished Carpentry and Woodworking, Kitchen and Bath Remodeling, Flooring Sales and Installation,

About us

Great Way Construction is a full service remodeling and design firm providing services in the Chicago-land area. We are committed to simplifying the construction process and building sophisticated spaces that add value to your dream home. At Great Way Construction we understand the importance of working with a remodeling company you can trust! We help make the remodeling process make sense, offering advice and developing plans to build the living space of your dreams. We manage all aspects of your project, from your free in home consultation to the final days of construction.

Business highlights

34 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

We specialize in remodeling, new construction, and design. Including, but not limited to: building & home design, bump outs and additions, kitchens, bathrooms, & basements. Remodeling projects that include general contractor and home construction needs.

Services we don't offer

Chimney Repair

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

yes



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Reviews

4.923 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
4
0%
3
0%
2
4%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-23 of 23 reviews

Ron B.
03/2020
5.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
Kitchen Remodel
Description of Work: Great Way recently finished a complete remodel of our kitchen. This was the first time that we had any remodeling done, and I was a little nervous about it. Before beginning, I checked Angie’s List for information about a reliable contractor. I’m really glad that I did. Adam and his crew knew exactly what to do. They completely updated and improved the kitchen: installing new appliances, cabinets (beautiful Amish custom made), flooring, lighting, quartz countertop, even some new walls and insulation. We are really happy with the result. Adam and Christian were easy to work with, responding quickly to any questions that we had and even offering helpful suggestions. The work crew is professional and polite. All of our friends and relatives cannot believe the difference, going from an outdated area to a modern, beautiful kitchen. I am considering other updates in our basement, and will definitively have Great Way do it.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Elizabeth H.
07/2019
5.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
working with Great Way was excellent from start to finish. The initial quote from Adam was right in the middle of the range we received from several companies. By the end, the project morphed a little larger and closer to the top of our price range (but that's on me - if I had to go back in time I'd wait to contact contractors for quotes until after working with a designer to make sure I had the exact plan in place - would've made the process smoother for me). The team was professional and clean - drop cloths all around and picked up/cleaned every night. Christian was in constant communication and they have contacts to get some supplies for better cost than retail. With other companies I've worked with in the past, I feel like I'm not asking the right questions or getting all the details and have to work to stay up on what's going on. Not with Great Way - their communication, professionalism, and attention to detail makes my bathroom my favorite room in our house now!
Description of Work: bathroom remodel, build walk-in closet in master bedroom

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
$19,000

Katie and Bill R.
06/2019
2.0
woodworking, home remodeling
  + 0 more
Adam (?), a representative from the company, came out as requested and met with us to discuss the projects. He seemed knowledgeable and we also liked the idea that he had a contact who would make Amish cabinets. However, when he left he didn't even give us a business card. He said he would get back to us early the next week, but it will be two weeks tomorrow since he came out, and we have not heard anything from him at all. Needless to say, we have no plans to use his company. I have never given a negative review but we were very disappointed.
Description of Work: We requested an estimate for the remodel of two bathrooms.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0


Response from Great Way Construction
Hi [Member Name Removed], I wanted to apologize first off for the delay in sending your estimate. I understand your time is valuable and the construction process can be difficult to find the right contractor. We are very busy during this construction season and Adam accidentally saved the estimate in his drafts rather than sending it out. It is our goal to provide excellent customer service and a quick turn around time on communication. Adam has now sent the estimate as you can still use it for information purposes. Sorry once again and we hope you keep us in mind for future projects. Best Regards, Christian

Linda G.
04/2019
1.0
woodworking
  + -1 more
Scheduled an appointment with the owner Christian to give an estimate for construction of new bathroom. Christian was initially responsive with scheduling the appointment but on the confirmed date he no showed, didn’t call me nor did he bother to respond to messages I sent asking him what happened? This kind of unprofessional behavior is a red flag to not bother proceeding with this contractor.
Description of Work: Had an appointment for estimate to construct new bathroom

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Marianne B.
11/2018
5.0
drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, woodworking, home remodeling
  + 3 more
Great Way Construction gets an A+ from me! Adam and Christian responded to my phone call immediately after several other companies did not return my call for a quote. Adam came out the next day, sent me a quote a few days later, worked within my budget and was available by phone and e-mail for any questions I had during the whole remodel. The three workman came early everyday, were friendly and really paid attention to detail and cleaned up every night before they left. We ended up needing some pipes replaced and Adam and the workman went above and beyond fixing everything that was needed and explained the extra costs. I ordered a vanity mirror that was too large, Adam even offered to put it in his truck and take it back so I could return it. I still need my kitchen and my other bathroom remodeled. I will definitely be hiring Great Way Construction again!
Description of Work: Remodeled 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

Justin B.
11/2018
5.0
contractors, flooring contractor, woodworking, basement remodeling
  + 2 more
Adam, Christian and their crew met our high expectations. Their communication was excellent throughout the entire process from start to finish. They were always accessible and responsive. The crew was punctual every day, very respectful, and clean. The crew was also very detailed and their carpentry work is very good. As we worked through the process they were very flexible as we made minor changes to the design. At the end, we had a punch list and they returned immediately to complete all items on the list. We would highly recommend them!
Description of Work: Basement Remodel

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

Richard W.
08/2018
5.0
drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, woodworking, home remodeling
  + 3 more
All went well. Skilled craftsmen did great work
Description of Work: Kitchen remodel

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

Amanda S.
08/2018
5.0
woodworking
  + -1 more
Christian and his team at Great Way installed new wood floors throughout our home. They worked quickly and managed to work around all our furniture. Definitely recommend!
Description of Work: Wood flooring

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

Lora M.
06/2018
5.0
drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, woodworking, home remodeling
  + 3 more
After a referral from our neighbor, we worked with Great Way Construction to remodel our master bathroom. With attention to detail, they did an excellent job in the work itself and also in working within our budget. Both Adam and Christian were great partners in this project and were extremely responsive from the start. We will definitely consider working with them on future projects!
Description of Work: Master bath remodel

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

Caroline C.
06/2018
5.0
woodworking
  + -1 more
Adam and Christian are amazing! We were wish we would have used them for our entire house remodel. They were prompt in all aspects--showed up on time or early every day, answered all text/emails calls almost immediately. The work was above and beyond as for quality. We had a covered porch and they enclosed 3/4 of the porch to make a mudroom with 2 closets, built in lights, shelves, peg-board style shoe shelves, electrical, heated flooring, great finish work. Again, I cant speak highly enough about them.
Description of Work: Mudroom onto existing porch

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

C. T.
05/2018
5.0
flooring contractor, interior designers, remodeling, woodworking, basement remodeling
  + 3 more
Kitchens, bathrooms, floors, windows, painting - you name it, Adam’s team is amazing at it. We first hired him to re-do our basement. Twelve years and three homes later... he’s still the only contractor we’ll ever use. We recomemend him to anyone who asks. He does high quality work for an incredible price.
Description of Work: 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

Paul S.
04/2018
5.0
drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, heating & air conditioning/hvac, remodeling, woodworking, home remodeling, foundation repair
  + 6 more
Amazing work. I will never use another contactor. They are able to handle anything. If they cannot, they have a deep pool of subcontractors who do equally quality work. You will find cheaper, but you cannot find better. The quality of work, timliness, and followup is bar-none. We did extensive remodeling of the entire house. Our house is somewhat atypical (modern) and provided some unusual problems, none of which they couldnt handle and none of which was some major increase in cost.
Description of Work: Home remodel

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

Robyn O.
11/2017
5.0
contractors, drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, remodeling, woodworking, home remodeling, basement remodeling
  + 6 more
Adam was so trustworthy and the work completed was to my specifications on the first job, that I didn't risk using another company for consecutive jobs. I really liked how each morning, we reviewed the work to be done that day. Each evening, I could review the progress and the area was cleaned up. Adam and his team were great about making suggestions that would ease the typical issues related to construction as well as any other design or practical obstacles that may have popped up. If I had a question or was concerned about something, Adam would stop the work and we would discuss until I received all of the information I needed to make a decision. Then work would resume right away. One example of problem solving was my first floor hardwood flooring. My house is 30 years old, and the previous owners had installed hardwood over linoleum and other odd things. For cost purposes, I did not want to replace everything f I didn't have to. Each doorway on the first floor had a different floor height on either side. When adding my addition that included feathering in the new hardwood floors and refinishing the existing floors, the team did such an amazing job of matching, feathering, leveling and refinishing the whole first level, my floor looks amazing and you could never tell what they started with. Also, Adam was great about sticking to timeframes and would adjust the work to be done each day as needed, to accommodate the city re: permit reviews and delivery delays etc. in order to keep the project moving. I had Adam and his crew in my house for a number of months, and I am thankful each day for the work they did. I can't say enough about how much I trusted them to do the work correctly, safely and make it look nice. Every detail was meticulous, including the permit work, which can be time-consuming. All things that I found very important. I love the functionality and the beauty of my home and have not had any issues. The fact that I had this team work on multiple consecutive projects should speak volumes. I wouldn't even consider contacting anyone else!
Description of Work: I used Adam and his team for multiple large rehabilitation jobs in my home; master bath( complete rehab including tilework, plumbing, carpentry, ventwork and replacing a window), basement(complete rehab including new HVAC, adding electrical panel and moving and existing bathroom) and a one-story addition to the back of the house that included redoing the flooring on the first floor. He and his crew were so great to work with on the first job, that I continued to use him for each subsequent job.

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

George E.
11/2017
5.0
contractors, drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, interior designers, woodworking
  + 4 more
My husband and I have been very happy with Adam's work. The work done has been top notch. All projects have come in on time and with as little inconvenience to us as possible. We have complete confidence in Adam and his crew. We have not had any issues and will use Great Way Construction for future work.
Description of Work: our first project was a complete master bath remodel. We had pull-down stairs installed for easy access to our garage attic. Project three entailed all new kitchen countertops(Formica to granite) along with undercounter sink and hardware. Our next project was having Adam and his crew determine what was causing a nasty smell in the attic of our home and taking care of the problem. Next we decided to have our hardwood floors re-finished. Adam set things up with a professional who did an amazing job on the floors. Our last project to date was having Adam and crew completely tear out our master trey ceiling(it never was right and two other costly tries to fix it, were very unsuccessful).

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

Kerstin C.
10/2017
5.0
contractors, drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, remodeling, woodworking, home remodeling, basement remodeling
  + 6 more
Adam and his guys are fantastic! Adam is very responsive and he and his team are super professional. They do quality work in a timely manner. They always clean up after themselves and always follow through on a project until it's complete. They are my go-to guys to have work done at my house. I definitely recommend them!
Description of Work: They have done work for me multiple times over the past several years- refinishing my basement, plumbing, electrical, installing kitchen/ bath. You name it, they've done it.

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

Lynn M.
10/2017
5.0
interior designers, woodworking, home remodeling
  + 1 more
Everything was great. Great way construction was on top of things from start to finish. Quality workmanship everyday. I am pleased with the results and will be hiring this company again in the spring for my next project
Description of Work: Partial kitchen remodel

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

Mike A.
09/2017
5.0
contractors, decks, drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, interior designers, remodeling, woodworking, home remodeling, basement remodeling
  + 8 more
Since 2010 the owner, Adam, has proved himself to be both an excellent Contractor and a source for great ideas for my home projects. When we re-did our kitchen, we relied on Adam's advice on layout , windows, and flooring. For my daughter's new bedroom, he helped guide how the space was divided up between closets and the room itself . Finally, for the new back deck, Adam found a way to squeeze it into a tight space. All of this was done with a both high degree of quality and fun. Adam is FUN to work with! And he brings strong sense of caring and ownership to his work- he really, really wants it to turn out well- just as much as you!
Description of Work: 2010-2011 Full house makeover, including removing interior walls, new kitchen, remove and replace house siding, new full bath, new hardwood floors, new back deck, new bedrooms, new basement room, new electrical , with all the need electrical, plumbing and painting. 2014- Front porch redo- new interior wainscot, painting 2017- Odds and ends- repair back yard cedar fence, install attic insulation, repaired inside plumbing, re grouted bathroom, replaced floor and ceiling tile, rebuild and paint front wooden steps (my house), and back steps (brother's house), install porch light.

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

Jo B.
08/2017
5.0
decks, drywall, woodworking, home remodeling, sunrooms, basement remodeling
  + 4 more
We LOVE working with Adam - he is very responsive and he CARES about the quality of his work, which can be rare in the remodeling and construction business. We do not hesitate to recommend him.
Description of Work: We have used Great Way for several jobs (large and small) including kitchen and basement remodel, bathroom remodel, deck repair and construction, sliding door replacement.

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

Christine T.
06/2017
5.0
drywall, electrician, remodeling, woodworking, home remodeling, basement remodeling
  + 4 more
Adam is incredibly professional and responsive. He has always been honest with us and has given us a fair price and can explain why the costs are what they are, etc. Scheduling wise, he is clear about how soon he can start, how long the job may take - and if that changes (which often does in a remodel) he let's us know as soon as he knows. I trust his crew as well, all decent guys that keep to themselves and just work. I've let them work in our house unattended when nobody else is around.
Description of Work: We've used Adam on a number of occasions throughout the years between two of the homes we've owned. For our first home, we had a near full remodel: kitchen, bath, basement. In our 2nd home, we had a remodel of our upstairs bathroom, downstairs bathroom and the entire basement after a terrible flood. We've also hired him for smaller jobs on occasion, like getting electric on the outside of our home, rewiring a few lights here and there, installing a couple of windows, etc.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jeffrey M.
05/2017
5.0
contractors, drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, heating & air conditioning/hvac, remodeling, woodworking, home remodeling
  + 6 more
All of Adam's work has been done professionally and at a high level of quality. Adam is very easy to work with and when problems arise - as they often do when working on old houses like ours - he is able to solve them without unduly delaying the project. Adam is also very reliable and trustworthy - he has worked on our house when we have been out of town and we never had the least concern about this. Finally, he is easy to get hold of and responsive.
Description of Work: Adam and his have has done numerous projects for us over the past ten years, including remodeling our kitchen and two bathrooms, painting numerous rooms, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical 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

Kathy D.
05/2017
5.0
drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, woodworking, home remodeling
  + 3 more
It went extremely well. Adam and his crew are extremely professional. They arrived on time, they stayed within the quoted price, and they completed the job within the estimated time frame. And, they cleaned up after themselves every day! Adam's crew was always polite and courteous to our family.
Description of Work: We had a complete kitchen gut and remodel. A wall was taken down, a new hardwood floor was put in, new cabinets and granite counter tops added. I am extremely pleased with the results. I love my new kitchen!

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
$50,000

Jeff K.
05/2017
5.0
contractors, decks, drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, heating & air conditioning/hvac, remodeling, woodworking, home remodeling, sunrooms, basement remodeling
  + 9 more
His work is absolutely Great! Whenever I need something done there is nobody else that I even consider calling. Adam is the "guy" everyone needs to do whatever needs to be done!
Description of Work: I hired Adam over 15 years ago to finish our basement in an old bungalow. He did an amazing job that was on time on budget and absolutely a pleasure to work with. I have referred him to anyone and everyone I know who needs something (anything) done. Over the years he has done everything from putting on a new deck to helping design an addition to finishing another basement and drywalling and flooring and electrical and HVAC.

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

Sue B.
05/2017
5.0
contractors, decks, drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, heating & air conditioning/hvac, interior designers, remodeling, woodworking, home remodeling, sunrooms, basement remodeling
  + 10 more
Working with the guys from Great Way has been great. Our family has always felt safe and trusted the work provided by the crew. Adam is always available to pick up the phone which was nice when selecting appliances, fixtures, and other materials on the weekend. We purchased all of our own materials and Adam was very helpful at accommodating our needs. We look forward to our next project with Great Way.
Description of Work: I've used Adam from Great Way Construction as my contractor for several projects. His crew recently remodeled my front entry way, staircase, and two of my bathrooms. Last year, Adam remodeled our kitchen and patio.

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

    Contact information

    643 S Lagrange Rd Unit G, Lagrange, IL 60525

    http://www.greatwayconstruction.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Open All Day
    Monday:
    Open All Day
    Tuesday:
    Open All Day
    Wednesday:
    Open All Day
    Thursday:
    Open All Day
    Friday:
    Open All Day
    Saturday:
    Open All Day

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    Licensed*

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

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

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

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
    Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
    Flooring Sales and Installation,
    Drywall,
    Electrical,
    Basement Remodeling,
    General Remodeling,
    Unfinished Carpentry,
    Interior Design and Decorating,
    Heating and Air Conditioning,
    Decks and Porches,
    Sunrooms and Patio Enclosures

    FAQ

    Great Way Construction is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Open All Day

    Monday: Open All Day

    Tuesday: Open All Day

    Wednesday: Open All Day

    Thursday: Open All Day

    Friday: Open All Day

    Saturday: Open All Day

    Great Way Construction accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
    Yes, Great Way Construction offers free project estimates.
    Yes, Great Way Construction offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Great Way Construction does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Great Way Construction does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, Great Way Construction offers warranties.
    Great Way Construction offers the following services: We specialize in remodeling, new construction, and design. Including, but not limited to: building & home design, bump outs and additions, kitchens, bathrooms, & basements. Remodeling projects that include general contractor and home construction needs.
    Chimney Repair

    Contact information

    643 S Lagrange Rd Unit G, Lagrange, IL 60525

    http://www.greatwayconstruction.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Open All Day
    Monday:
    Open All Day
    Tuesday:
    Open All Day
    Wednesday:
    Open All Day
    Thursday:
    Open All Day
    Friday:
    Open All Day
    Saturday:
    Open All Day