Gary's Home Improvement offers top-notch handyman services for all your home repair and renovation needs. Our skilled professionals provide reliable, high-quality solutions for plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, painting, and more. Trust Gary's Home Improvement to enhance your home's functionality and aesthetic appeal with exceptional craftsmanship and personalized service. Let us turn your home improvement dreams into reality!
"Gary made minor repairs, powerwashed, sanded, and stained my large deck and stairs. His work is meticulous. Working around adverse weather that slowed his progress, he always told me when he was coming and absolutely knew what he was doing. My deck was never treated so well!"
Kathy B on May 2024
Gary's Home Improvement offers top-notch handyman services for all your home repair and renovation needs. Our skilled professionals provide reliable, high-quality solutions for plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, painting, and more. Trust Gary's Home Improvement to enhance your home's functionality and aesthetic appeal with exceptional craftsmanship and personalized service. Let us turn your home improvement dreams into reality!
"Gary made minor repairs, powerwashed, sanded, and stained my large deck and stairs. His work is meticulous. Working around adverse weather that slowed his progress, he always told me when he was coming and absolutely knew what he was doing. My deck was never treated so well!"
Kathy B on May 2024
Welcome to The Civic Architectural Group, Inc. where you can Expect the exceptional … because this is what we expect of ourselves as architects, as human beings. We recognize that each and everyone of our clients are individuals with individual desires and expectations. We are passionate about our services with compassion for each client: their budgets, personalities, lifestyles, or business cultures are important to us. We speak the loudest in the room by listening
Welcome to The Civic Architectural Group, Inc. where you can Expect the exceptional … because this is what we expect of ourselves as architects, as human beings. We recognize that each and everyone of our clients are individuals with individual desires and expectations. We are passionate about our services with compassion for each client: their budgets, personalities, lifestyles, or business cultures are important to us. We speak the loudest in the room by listening
Haris Inc. Home Remodeling is a general contractor specializing in residential construction. Founded in Wheaton over a decade ago, we take pride in meeting and exceeding the needs of our clients. We work in close cooperation with project owners to ensure their wishes are taken into account. We also provide advice on alternative solutions that can save time and money without compromising quality. Please call for availability, we do book out usually about a week.
"The painting went ok. The rug removal was done ok. While replacing the bath fan the ceiling was damaged around the fan. No one went into the attic to check the duct and we later found out the duct was not connected to the roof vent. The flooring was done too rushed and we have had to replace some boards. The stairs were a nightmare, spindles were cut crooked, nails sticking out, treads and risers cut on angles. We asked them to just stop work and leave, unfortunately we had paid them $5,000. They rushed thru the job because we were told they had a bigger job where they would make more money. We were told the stairs were so badly damaged they could not be salvaged. So far it has cost us $13,000 more to take out the old stairs, fix the flooring and the bath fan."
Anthony R on February 2020
Haris Inc. Home Remodeling is a general contractor specializing in residential construction. Founded in Wheaton over a decade ago, we take pride in meeting and exceeding the needs of our clients. We work in close cooperation with project owners to ensure their wishes are taken into account. We also provide advice on alternative solutions that can save time and money without compromising quality. Please call for availability, we do book out usually about a week.
"The painting went ok. The rug removal was done ok. While replacing the bath fan the ceiling was damaged around the fan. No one went into the attic to check the duct and we later found out the duct was not connected to the roof vent. The flooring was done too rushed and we have had to replace some boards. The stairs were a nightmare, spindles were cut crooked, nails sticking out, treads and risers cut on angles. We asked them to just stop work and leave, unfortunately we had paid them $5,000. They rushed thru the job because we were told they had a bigger job where they would make more money. We were told the stairs were so badly damaged they could not be salvaged. So far it has cost us $13,000 more to take out the old stairs, fix the flooring and the bath fan."
Anthony R on February 2020
I've been working with electricity since college and advanced further through my job as a maintenance technician. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Oscar was excellent. He arrived right on time as promised. He moved a package that was heavy and began putting it together He worked with precision. We were very pleased."
Chandni P on April 2025
I've been working with electricity since college and advanced further through my job as a maintenance technician. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Oscar was excellent. He arrived right on time as promised. He moved a package that was heavy and began putting it together He worked with precision. We were very pleased."
Chandni P on April 2025
**Call us today for a FREE ESTIMATE!** With over 19 years of experience, OCP Construction is a family owned business, and we strive to treat our customers with that same family mentality. We are expanding into carpet cleaning this year, and we're very excited to be able to offer you this service soon! We welcome any projects from small fixes to full remodels, and offer a 1 year warranty on our work. Call us today!
"James and his crew were great to work with. They were quick to respond and quote the project and were responsive with follow up communications. Once the project they showed up on time every day and made sure to leave a tidy work space before they left. His crew was skilled, had an eye for detail, answered all my questions and were easy to work with. The job was finished on time and met our expectations. Would work with them again"
Alex T on March 2025
**Call us today for a FREE ESTIMATE!** With over 19 years of experience, OCP Construction is a family owned business, and we strive to treat our customers with that same family mentality. We are expanding into carpet cleaning this year, and we're very excited to be able to offer you this service soon! We welcome any projects from small fixes to full remodels, and offer a 1 year warranty on our work. Call us today!
"James and his crew were great to work with. They were quick to respond and quote the project and were responsive with follow up communications. Once the project they showed up on time every day and made sure to leave a tidy work space before they left. His crew was skilled, had an eye for detail, answered all my questions and were easy to work with. The job was finished on time and met our expectations. Would work with them again"
Alex T on March 2025
5 employees. Uses subs when needed. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Extra charges for emergency service may apply. dba: Corporate Consulting & Construction Mgmt. Handyman and small jobs welcome. We offer our contractor discounted cost on Cabinets and other products on full kitchen and/or Bathroom remodels. Ask for Details when you call!
"We did a remodel of our Kitchen and Master bath. The kitchen was a big project, taking out a wall and removing the back door, enlarging our bay to accommodate sliding doors. New countertops, cabinets and an island were installed. Tile was removed from the kitchen/ foyer and replaced with hardwood floors. They gave us a time frame for 4 months. We added on painting, carpet installation. tiling a hallway and new vanity and toilet in the half bath. They accommodated the extra work and completed it in a timely manner, without interruption for other jobs. We could not be more pleased with the work. Everything turned out beautifully. Terry, Jody and Brian were a pleasure to work with. They were reliable, on time and cleaned up daily. Jody is a perfectionist and if something wasn't done right it would be redone to meet his standards. They were helpful with design and handled every add on. They did not ask for money up front and kept cost updated frequently."
Leo R on July 2024
5 employees. Uses subs when needed. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Extra charges for emergency service may apply. dba: Corporate Consulting & Construction Mgmt. Handyman and small jobs welcome. We offer our contractor discounted cost on Cabinets and other products on full kitchen and/or Bathroom remodels. Ask for Details when you call!
"We did a remodel of our Kitchen and Master bath. The kitchen was a big project, taking out a wall and removing the back door, enlarging our bay to accommodate sliding doors. New countertops, cabinets and an island were installed. Tile was removed from the kitchen/ foyer and replaced with hardwood floors. They gave us a time frame for 4 months. We added on painting, carpet installation. tiling a hallway and new vanity and toilet in the half bath. They accommodated the extra work and completed it in a timely manner, without interruption for other jobs. We could not be more pleased with the work. Everything turned out beautifully. Terry, Jody and Brian were a pleasure to work with. They were reliable, on time and cleaned up daily. Jody is a perfectionist and if something wasn't done right it would be redone to meet his standards. They were helpful with design and handled every add on. They did not ask for money up front and kept cost updated frequently."
Leo R on July 2024
I’ve been running my own handyman business for about 4 years. I have work in most of the trades in my life. I have experience with roofing, plumbing, general repairs, and assembly of furniture. Estimates are always free.
"Great job very efficient"
Jen M on June 2024
I’ve been running my own handyman business for about 4 years. I have work in most of the trades in my life. I have experience with roofing, plumbing, general repairs, and assembly of furniture. Estimates are always free.
"Great job very efficient"
Jen M on June 2024
Marc Anderson Architects is an easy-to-work Chicago-based full-service architecture and design firm serving the greater Chicagoland area. We listen to our clients to learn and then adopt their goals as our own. These goals focus our work to find the best custom design for each client. Our knowledge of construction methods expands our creative flexibility while also providing cost-effective solutions. With experience in residential, mixed-use developments, commercial build-outs, public institutions, daycare centers, and commercial tenant improvements, MAA is well prepared to help you plan a beautiful, functional space that fits your specific needs.
"After a year of working with us, Marc designed the perfect home for our family. He spent significant time on site to get to know the space and spoke to us frequently to ensure his design met our hopes and dreams. His final design is visually stunning and maximizes space use in a way that reflects both the history of the home and modern preferences. His expertise in Chicago building code and city offices was instrumental in our project being approved quickly. He reviewed bids with us to ensure we selected a GC who could do the job and had competitive pricing. He regularly met and emailed with the GC and suppliers to address issues as they arose during the job so that all were resolved to our satisfaction. Throughout it all, he was just a nice guy to work with during a process that can be very stressful."
Adam P on June 2021
Marc Anderson Architects is an easy-to-work Chicago-based full-service architecture and design firm serving the greater Chicagoland area. We listen to our clients to learn and then adopt their goals as our own. These goals focus our work to find the best custom design for each client. Our knowledge of construction methods expands our creative flexibility while also providing cost-effective solutions. With experience in residential, mixed-use developments, commercial build-outs, public institutions, daycare centers, and commercial tenant improvements, MAA is well prepared to help you plan a beautiful, functional space that fits your specific needs.
"After a year of working with us, Marc designed the perfect home for our family. He spent significant time on site to get to know the space and spoke to us frequently to ensure his design met our hopes and dreams. His final design is visually stunning and maximizes space use in a way that reflects both the history of the home and modern preferences. His expertise in Chicago building code and city offices was instrumental in our project being approved quickly. He reviewed bids with us to ensure we selected a GC who could do the job and had competitive pricing. He regularly met and emailed with the GC and suppliers to address issues as they arose during the job so that all were resolved to our satisfaction. Throughout it all, he was just a nice guy to work with during a process that can be very stressful."
Adam P on June 2021
Chicago garage builders, Garage 4U, Inc. has been building custom garages since 1990. As a family owned and operated small business, service and European craftsmanship allows us to give you - our customer - freedom to choose what you want. Every garage is custom built from first grade materials and we offer a variety of sizes and finishes. No job is too large, no dream is too big. Please call us today for a free estimate. Uses subcontractors for roofing.
"Our garage is 15 years old and still looks Brand New! We would highly recommend Garage for You"
Eric L on February 2024
Chicago garage builders, Garage 4U, Inc. has been building custom garages since 1990. As a family owned and operated small business, service and European craftsmanship allows us to give you - our customer - freedom to choose what you want. Every garage is custom built from first grade materials and we offer a variety of sizes and finishes. No job is too large, no dream is too big. Please call us today for a free estimate. Uses subcontractors for roofing.
"Our garage is 15 years old and still looks Brand New! We would highly recommend Garage for You"
Eric L on February 2024
FMP Builders was to help clients throughout Chicagoland achieve the home of their dreams. With our reputation and many years of experience, we know our team is able to help improve your space to meet all of your expectations. If you’re looking for a way to fall in love with your property once again, call FMP Builders
"Mike did an excellent job!"
Earlene L on April 2025
FMP Builders was to help clients throughout Chicagoland achieve the home of their dreams. With our reputation and many years of experience, we know our team is able to help improve your space to meet all of your expectations. If you’re looking for a way to fall in love with your property once again, call FMP Builders
"Mike did an excellent job!"
Earlene L on April 2025
The average cost to hire a handyman ranges from about $40 to $140 per hour. Average project cost ranges between $180 and $700, but the cost per hour and per project depends heavily on the type, size, and complexity of the project. The pro’s experience level and your location also factor into how much a handyman charges per hour or per project. You can also expect to pay higher rates or additional fees for emergency services, or around periods of high customer demand, like holidays.
Typically, it’s more affordable to buy an existing home than it is to build a new one. New construction loan interest rates tend to be higher than interest rates for traditional mortgages. Additionally, the cost of materials is likely higher when building a new home than it was when an existing home was built (unless it’s a very new one). You’re also paying for all new appliances, finishes, permits, inspections, and connections for water, gas, and electricity.
One starting point to find a local home builder is to collect suggestions from friends and neighbors. However, it’s still wise to do some more research before you hire a builder. Read reviews to supplement any word-of-mouth recommendations. Check sources like Angi that have standards and criteria in place to screen the pros it lists can also help you find more reputable local home builders.
Knowing if you need an architect for your project can be tricky, especially if you've never worked with one before. In general, small remodeling projects like replacing fixtures typically don't require the expertise of an architect. However, larger projects, like moving walls or adding an addition to your home, should include an architect to ensure the project is structurally sound.
The cost to build a detached garage for two cars costs about $26,400 on average. Prices range from $19,200 to $33,600, depending on your location, the garage size, height, materials, and site prep required. Additional cost factors include any plumbing, electrical wiring, and insulation. If you need to build a concrete foundation for a new detached garage, you can expect to pay $1,000 to $8,600 for this essential addition.