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Cherco Creative Construction

Handyman Services, General Remodeling, Drywall,

About us

Cherco Creative Construction is a full-service home improvement company. No matter if you're in need of basic handyman services or are considering a more substantial project we can handle your needs. We are a family-owned business with over 30 years of experience helping to make our customers' dreams for their homes a reality. Whether you're simply looking to remodel or update your bathroom or upgrade to the gourmet kitchen the chef in you has always wanted, we can see your project through from design through construction. We can create the finished basement of your dreams for additional entertainment area the whole family can enjoy. We can help you design a room addition that matches the architectural style of your home or give you the living spaces you've always wanted. We coordinate all aspects of your project from concept to completion, leaving you to live your life. Protect and improve the investment of your home! Additional contact: Jack Cherco. Additional email address: jack@chercocreativeconstruction.com. We use subcontractors for plumbing, electrical, and roofing work.

Business highlights

17 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

All types of handyman services for the interior/ exterior of the home .Interior home improvements, room additions, remodeling basement, remodeling kitchen, remodeling cabinets, countertops, remodeling bathrooms, ceramic tile, flooring, laminate, hardwood, vinyl, drywall, painting, trim, carpentry, exterior home improvement, replacement window solutions, entry & patio door replacement, porch construction repair, deck building, siding/soffit/fascia, repair gazebos & arbors, plumbing, electrical

Services we don't offer

sewer/drain rotting, fireplace & chimney repairs.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.770 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
74%
4
3%
3
4%
2
4%
1
13%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.6
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.9
Showing 51-70 of 70 reviews

Julia G.
06/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
See above.
Description of Work: I have a piece of trim missing from the top of my home, very high up. I called Cherco - they came out within the week and took a look, and promptly sent me a note to let me know they would not be able to fix it because of its location and the equipment required...but recommended someone who could. I really appreciated their prompt response! I would reach out to them again in the future.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sharon G.
03/2016
2.0
handyman service, remodeling
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Spent 1.5 hours looking at the projects that needed to be done but never sent an estimate for the work to actually do it. Asked twice for the estimate.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Joseph Z.
02/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: /

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


Janice H.
02/2016
5.0
remodeling, handyman service
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Jack has done several things around the house for me. Most notably, he built new barn doors for my shed, finished out an unusable crawl space that is now a wonderful dog den/storage space. I sent him home with a to do list to quote. He is awesome and doesn't even blink twice at my crazy notions. He does a great job and I am very thankful for his incredible work. Thanks Jack :)

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
$600

regina S.
10/2015
5.0
handyman service, basement remodeling
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Put up a sunsetter

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

Jennifer J.
10/2014
1.0
remodeling, handyman service, home remodeling, basement remodeling, replacement windows
  + 3 more
unknown
Description of Work: They never returned my call to set up an appointment.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from Cherco Creative Construction
I have not received any contact request from this member. If the member would like to send me an email I would be happy to respond. I'm assuming she must have attempted to call. Most members have been either emailing me or contacting me thru the message center. I'm sorry you not had the experience you were expecting.

Cynthia R.
04/2013
1.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
Refer to comments above
Description of Work: Quotes for the job was provided however, the owner of Cherco did not follow up as agreed upon to do the work. I found myself calling and emailing requesting a status surrounding the start of the job. I lost confidence in this service provider and would not recommend them to others on Angie's list.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Linda J M.
06/2012
1.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Came to house looked at project, we never heard back from him. said he would send estimate email.

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


Joy B.
08/2010
5.0
ceiling fans, ceramic tile, electrician, flooring contractor, remodeling, handyman service, plumbing, basement remodeling
  + 6 more
Mr. Cherco came when he said he would, told me the day of the estimate what the time frame would be for all of the installations and repairs, told me what his rate was for the work. He cleaned up after himself and there was no mess. Mr. Cherco gave me a lot of good suggestions of things I could do to conserve heating and cooling costs and explained improvements down the road that could be done to improve the working condition of my home. He also explained how things worked and what my options would be for repairs.
Description of Work: Installed 2 ceiling fans, replaced 2 outside water spigots, installed support to 1st floor sub-floor from basement, replaced broken 1st floor tile, dug out old grouting and replaced grout on 1st floor.

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
$1,120

Lee B.
07/2010
5.0
ceramic tile, remodeling, handyman service, home remodeling, plumbing
  + 3 more
Both Jack and Rick were terrific, reliable and professional. They were punctual, creative in arriving at solutions for a small space and always willing to help with other jobs that were created from the water damage or other jobs that needed to be done around the apartment. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking to make some changes to their bathrooms or kitchens.
Description of Work: Jack and Rick remodeled our bathroom for us. They re-tiled the bathroom, shower and added new fixtures, as well as insuring that the shower didn't leak again.

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
$20,000

Donald M.
07/2010
5.0
custom cabinets, remodeling, handyman service, woodworking
  + 2 more
From the first meeting to the last day on the job, Jack was punctual and professional. He came when he said he would, worked hard when he was on site, clean up every day before he left, and finished the job in the time frame he estimated. Communication was excellent the entire time. Prices for all the work he did was very reasonable and the quality and attention to detail was excellent. We will use Jack again if the opportunity presents itself. I definitely recommend him.
Description of Work: Jack designed, built and installed custom display tables and cabinets in three mobile training trucks. Not your typical job to say the least. He took our rough concepts and designs and turned them into great looking pieces. Everything turned out perfect.

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

Response from Cherco Creative Construction
This was indeed a unique project but one that I enjoyed tremendously. For those reading this the project was relevant to finish carpentry. As the member mentioned we collaberated on the design, made some modifications and manufactued the components. Additionally we installed the companies products onto these display components. This was a pilot program with a significant overall investment so the attention from management at the highest level as well as the scrutiny to insure the protection of their investment was clear from the beginning. The member and his team were very interactive and went out of their way to insure the success of this project. They truly were a pleasure to work with. At the end of the day this project probably best exemplifies the 'Creative' in my company name, Cherco Creative Construction. We can handle the mainstream as well as the unusual requests. Thanks for the opportunity member.

donald L.
07/2010
3.0
doors, handyman service
  + 0 more
Jack, the owner was prompt in response and actually came to view the project in advance of his original schedule date and time. He was extremly personable and very professional. It did take some time to get a written estimate which turned out to be almost 3 times higher then the individual that the project was granted to.
Description of Work: Review of work prompt, Estimate took a long time to get for the size of the project.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$758

Response from Cherco Creative Construction
This member was offered a time and material price over a contracted price and preferred to have a contracted price. In an email response to my proposal the member referred to labor estimates based on the erection of a new building which is significantly different scope of work vs taking apart components, rebuilding and restructuring. I informed the customer that I felt the project could possibly be done for less but received no response. It's important to note that this member was satisfied with work quality that was subpar in my opinion based on work he showed me had been done for him by a contractor from another referral organization. At the end of the day, I have never had to apologize for my work quality, cost value, warranty or any aspect of my performance. You can always find someone to do the work for less. In my experience the customer is shopping for 3 things when making a purchase decision: 1. quality 2. service 3. price. It's commonly accepted that you can choose any two of these. If you want quality and service it won't come with the best price. If you choose the best price you will compromise either quality or service. I believe I offer a very balanced value proposition for my customers as evidenced by the comments of those who have actually hired and paid me for services rendered. It's important to note that this member has never hired me and it's not possible to compare what I offered vs what he bought.

Dawn C.
04/2010
5.0
handyman service, woodworking
  + 0 more
Start to finish in less than an hour.
Description of Work: I have used Jack before. My kitchen cabinet was coming away from the wall. Plus my pantry was coming away from the wall. He repaired and charged me a very fair price.

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

Edward K.
02/2010
5.0
decks, doors, remodeling, handyman service, plumbing, replacement windows, woodworking
  + 5 more
My husband and I have a historical 1940 cape cod and it was important to retain the aesthetic quality. I thought it would take a while to find someone who would see my vision as clearly as I did and be able to execute it properly. From beginning to end, Jack was an attentive listener as well as a creative contributor to my vision. He was able to give us an accurate quote and foresee all of the major components, as well as the details that usually derail projects (and budgets). The group of workers he has put together are top notch. The masonry around the door is flawless. The old formed concrete window sill was removed in tact and reinstalled at the bottom of the door so it matches the windows along the back of the house. The door trim molding was cleverly taken from the inside of a closet so all of the molding in the room would still match (other molding was reinstalled in the closet). The deck is amazing. It is a large hourglass extending across the back of the entire house. To say Jack and his crew installed a deck and a door would be amiss. High quality, aesthetically pleasing, beautiful, PERFECT are the words that come to my mind. I would like to note I gave a B on price because it was more expensive than I had anticipated for the job, but it was worth every penny and then some. Thank you Jack! (PS I will post pictures this spring after the snow melts).
Description of Work: Installed a floating, hourglass shaped deck (35x20). Removed existing window and installed paned glass door to deck. Installed stone steps to deck in two separate locations. Moved hose spicket up to accommodate for height of deck and installed gas line for grill. Moved cold air duct work from below old window to accommodate door. Installed crown molding in master bedroom. Lastly, preformed all of the above retaining historic character of the 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
$18,500

Dawn C.
08/2009
5.0
drywall, remodeling, handyman service
  + 1 more
Very quick and very nice job.
Description of Work: I had water damage to my bathroom ceiling. He did an amazing job dry walling and didn't even ruin my wallpaper.

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
$200

Melissa R.
04/2009
5.0
flooring contractor, remodeling, handyman service, interior painters, basement remodeling, woodworking
  + 4 more
We were forced to redo an entire floor of our house following a mold remediation. We called Jack Cherco on a reference for an estimate and so evaluate his vision. This was a large project for us, and we had a specific budget for the project in its entirety. Not only did Jack and his partner work within the rough time frame given, but he possessed an understanding of our needs and limits. I swear, this room looks so much better than it did before. The floor itself is a finished basement, prone to flooding and, of course, mold. Jack found us the very best materials for the very best price. He was flexible and incredibly knowledgeable about his work. Had the room been constructed initially with the materials Jack selected during the remodeling, I doubt we would have been in the situation we found ourselves prior to the remediation. And, as if to reaffirm our positive feelings following his work, months later we suffered an additional flooding problem. As he promised, neither the floors nor the walls were the least bit damaged. Contractors are difficult to work with and great contractors are incredibly rare. I continue to call upon Jack for every additional project that emerges because not only can I trust his work, but I trust his judgment, as well as his respect for his clients' needs.
Description of Work: Remodeling of an entire floor in my house. New walls, paint, installation of new floors, molding, ledges, 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
$6,000

Kenneth M.
02/2009
5.0
remodeling, handyman service, basement remodeling
  + 1 more
Chose Cherco C C over other companies based on knowledge of what needed to be done and all the local codes. We live in a town that is strict with regards to the Do's and Dont's. Jack knew which permits needed to be pulled and what work was grandfathered in. It was a 6 week schedule and he was right on with the numbers and within 2% of the contract price. I heard horror stories from neighbors about other contractors. If we ever decide to sell this house and buy one that needs work, I feel confident that we will not have to shop around.
Description of Work: Turned the basement area into a finished level with a bedroom/additional TV room/and a full laundry area.

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
$30,000

Alice C.
01/2009
5.0
doors, drywall, flooring contractor, remodeling, handyman service, home remodeling, plumbing
  + 5 more
We found Jack Cherco to be very personable, professional, easy to work with, trustworthy, very neat, and very accomplished at what he did for us. In addition, we found that if the particular job has complicated aspects to it that require a more specialized professional, other than himself, Jack has built many connections and relationships with specialized contractors such as plumbers, electricians, etc., and will not hesitate to get the appropriate professional to the jobsite, or put you in contact directly with someone reputable to perform the work needed that does not fall under his own expertise. This brings added value in that he is a very important and valuable resource to any homeowner and can become your point person when emergencies occur with your home or business.
Description of Work: Re-grout and re-caulk tub with shower, and shower in master and guest bathrooms, laid vinyl flooring in both bathrooms, replaced toilet, checked pipes in walls for leaks and installed doors for easy access to pipes in the future; laid new flooring in laundry room, repaired damaged ceiling in kitchen by cutting out damaged drywall and preparing patch for painting.

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

John P.
12/2008
5.0
chimney repair, drywall, remodeling, gutter repair, handyman service, masonry, plumbing, roofing, contractors
  + 7 more
We think a lot of the company. The owner, Jack Cherco did a terrific job, and we would use him again. He was conscientious of what it was costing and gave us several different options of how we could do things. He was timely and neat and clean. Any subcontractors that were used were knowledgeable craftsmen.
Description of Work: They came in after some structure drying and figured out where the water was coming in. They took out some damaged 2 x 4s and replaced them. They did some drywalling. They had to replace MDF or fiberboard and they did that without having to take down the brick facade. They also repaired a section of roof and did some tuckpointing. They also redesigned the downspout to make sure the water could not get into that area again.

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
$4,900
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Contact information

721 Fairview Ln, South Elgin, IL 60177

www.chercocreativeconstruction.com

Licensing

Insured
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Service Categories

Handyman Services,
General Remodeling,
Drywall,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Plumbing,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Doors,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Basement Remodeling,
Interior Painting,
Ceramic Tile,
Windows

FAQ

Cherco Creative Construction is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Cherco Creative Construction accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Cherco Creative Construction offers free project estimates.
No, Cherco Creative Construction does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Cherco Creative Construction does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Cherco Creative Construction offers emergency services.
Yes, Cherco Creative Construction offers warranties.
Cherco Creative Construction offers the following services: All types of handyman services for the interior/ exterior of the home .Interior home improvements, room additions, remodeling basement, remodeling kitchen, remodeling cabinets, countertops, remodeling bathrooms, ceramic tile, flooring, laminate, hardwood, vinyl, drywall, painting, trim, carpentry, exterior home improvement, replacement window solutions, entry & patio door replacement, porch construction repair, deck building, siding/soffit/fascia, repair gazebos & arbors, plumbing, electrical
sewer/drain rotting, fireplace & chimney repairs.

Contact information

721 Fairview Ln, South Elgin, IL 60177

www.chercocreativeconstruction.com