Alumni Builders, Inc.

basement contractor

This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ stars throughout their time with Angi.

About us

Alumni Builders is a trusted name in the Chicagoland and the Northshore, offering for many years great exterior designs combined with stunning floor plans, all to ensure the highest standards of beauty, livability and energy efficiency. We listen carefully to our customers and constantly follow the trends to present them with only the best designs and options. Whether remodeling an existing house or building a Custom Home, our experience is fully at their service to ensure they will get not only a great home , but also a great value . We understand the multitude of concerns that can arise when undertaking any project and we treat our customers and their projects with the utmost respect and care, striving to make the process not difficult but rather an enjoyable one . Count on us to always be on time, on schedule, in budget and completely dedicated to build or rebuild the house that best fits your lifestyle .

Business highlights

13 years of trusted experience
Se Habla Español

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

CreditCard

Reviews

4.942 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
95%
4
2%
3
0%
2
0%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
Showing 26-42 of 42 reviews

Shawn G.
04/2020
4.0
Dan and team did a great job with our basement and even helped us out when we weren’t sure what decision we should make.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
4.5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Matthew T.
03/2020
5.0
We were worried about having to find a contractor that was fair and honest. We got that and much more from the owner Dan at Alumni Builders. I can truly say it was a pleasure to work with him. He was incredibly responsive throughout the process, clearly laid out timelines and what was to be expected and even finished ahead of schedule. What's better is that the price quotes was the priced charged. There were no hidden fees or mysterious expensive "complications" during the work. We cannot thank and recommend Dan and his team enough to anyone looking for a contractor. He truly went above and beyond including meeting during off hours when it was convenient for us rather than best for him. We will absolutely be using Alumni Builders in the future.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sean E.
02/2020
5.0
Dan and his workers did a great job remodeling our basement, and Dan was great in responding to us and working with us. I have heard many stories of contractors who work slowly and unevenly. This is NOT the case with Alumni! They are really really efficient and get the job done quickly. One thing people should know, then, is that it is really important to have as many choices as early as you can, probably before scheduling. Dan was great overall in working with us when we didn't, but having a clear sense of choices earlier would have made things easier. Dan was also clear about everything up front with add-ons, and what we'd pay for an what was covered/allowed in the contract price. Very professional!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$68,000

Bob G.
01/2020
5.0
Daniel and his team did an outstanding job remodeling our basement. Communication throughout the project was excellent and the project was finished on time with very little surprises. Daniel made some excellent recommendations on flooring, electrical layout and the best ways to utilize limited space. His knowledge and expertise was appreciated and contributed to a better finished product.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Michael K.
01/2020
5.0
Worked with Dan on a multi-floor remodel of our home. We were a bit nervous about the size and scope of the project as we've never done a remodel before. But I'm happy to say that the process couldn't have gone any smoother and the results exceeded our expectations. We're big fans of the remodel shows on HGTV, and when it was all finished, we felt like we were one of those couples gawking over how great everything looked. Dan and his guys were consummate professionals, performed all work as specified (no surprises!), with great quality/craftsmanship, on time and on budget. What more could you ask!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$73,000

Mary H.
10/2019
5.0
Dan and his team do excellent, quality work in a timely manner and on budget. They took extra care to keep the work site clean during the project. Dan always kept me informed on progress and next steps. He was clear on what the timeline was and what the costs would be. And he was on target with both. Because of the trust Dan and his team developed during the project, I asked for three additional smaller projects that were also completed on time, on budget, and with high quality. Alumni Builders are impressive and I highly recommend them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Nicholas V.
09/2019
5.0
Dan Nistor and his team from Alumni builders did an extraordinary job refinishing our basement. Dan is an honest and very skilled individual who made certain that each step was carried out with great attention to detail but at the same time was very flexible and dealing with the details of our project. He was willing to work with in the confines of our life in terms of flexibility and accommodating our busy schedules. He takes great pride in his work and has great expertise. The subcontractors he used were all equally expert, courteous And paid great attention to detail. He made a number of helpful suggestions and remained flexible throughout the project. We had three other estimates and his was the lowest and at the same time he delivered very high-quality work. We would highly recommend him and use him again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

micheal m.
08/2019
4.5
After getting 7 estimates to remodel our basement and do some carpentry/electrical work upstairs my wife and I decided to use Alumni Builders. Most of the other companies said the job was too small or that there was not enough "profit" for them in the job, but from day one Dan was receptive to our needs, understood that we had a fairly tight budget and was very communicative. He was at the house each day to ensure the crew was doing what needed to be done and I have to say his guys were all super friendly, clean and did fantastic work. He even sent his painter back to the house to finish up some calking work after final payment was made which just goes to show he is a man of his word....something that is not all that common these days. We will definitely use him again in the future for any of our projects and I would highly recommend him.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$21,850

Jerry P.
07/2019
5.0
Dan and his team did excellent work and were extremely professional throughout. Dan's communication is top notch and he always keeps you in the loop as to what is going on in the project and what the next stages are. The final product was way better than I could have ever imaged.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jill H.
10/2018
5.0
Alumni Builders was wonderful to work with. Dan is a fantastic worker and a great person to collaborate with. I highly recommend this company.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Steve P.
03/2018
5.0
We also had painting done along with a portion of a wall removed in order to open up the area between the kitchen and living room.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$16,500

Eva T.
12/2017
5.0
Dan was always available to answer any questions I had, he came to job site daily to see if all was going well. His crew wired steadily & did an excellent job cleaning up.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.5
responsiveness
4.5

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lauri R.
11/2017
5.0
Great experience. They were on time,and finished my project in four days. Very neat and professional. I would recommend them to anyone. I will hire them for my next project.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

jeanne m.
11/2017
5.0
Dan was very professional, clean and always on time. The floors look beautiful.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Vincent C.
10/2017
5.0
Dan from Alumni Builders is the best contractor I have ever worked with. He is honest and reliable. From the initial project proposal all the way into it's delivery Dan organised perfectly all the aspects of remodeling project. I got the best price, on time delivery and an outstanding quality of the work by using Alumni Builders. I will always trust Dan with my construction needs and I highly recommend his services. Thanks Dan! Vincent C.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jennifer A.
10/2017
5.0
very good and precise..

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
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Contact information

727 Oriole Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068

http://www.alumnibuilders.net

Service hours

Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
Closed
Friday:
Closed
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed

Licensing

Insured
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Service Categories

basement contractor

FAQ

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: Closed

Friday: Closed

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

Alumni Builders, Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, Alumni Builders, Inc. offers free project estimates.
No, Alumni Builders, Inc. does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Alumni Builders, Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
No, Alumni Builders, Inc. does not offer emergency services.
No, Alumni Builders, Inc. does not offer warranties.

Contact information

727 Oriole Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068

http://www.alumnibuilders.net

Service hours

Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
Closed
Friday:
Closed
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed