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Kate Lesley Inc

Drywall, Kitchen and Bath Remodeling, Interior Painting,

About us

https://www.facebook.com/katelesleydrywall/ - 1 stop shop for all you residential & lite commercial construction needs. Average field technician retention rate is 13 years. 6 Employees, No Subcontractors are used on our sites, Roofing License # 104-010101. Federal EPA Lead Paint License # NAT 29238-2. Member of National Association of Remodeling Industry (NARI) since 2002.

Business highlights

36 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Drywall, Remodeling, Kitchens, Baths, Basements, Doors, Windows, Roofing

Services we don't offer

HVAC.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.768 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
75%
4
3%
3
6%
2
6%
1
10%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.6
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 26-68 of 68 reviews

Ricky N.
03/2014
5.0
drywall, remodeling, home remodeling
  + 1 more
The owner came out and was courteous and professional. This was in March 28th. Currently waiting for his estimate.
Description of Work: Came out to give an estimate on kitchen update

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Kate Lesley Inc
This job consisted of adding a couple of new kitchen cabinets to a existing 30 year old kitchen and re-configuring some of the existing. Not a easy task but when you hire a professional to do the work you should not have to deal with the surprise factor - financially after you start the project. There were a lot of thing we discussed which would have added a lot of cost to the project which the homeowner had not considered. These are things that had to be done. We talked in generalized numbers regarding the "if you do this - you have to do that". I always assume most people have so much to spend and in this case by his reaction, I thought he was beginning to see that this was going to cost a lot more than what he expected. I left it with him to give it some thought and let me know if I needed to go any further.

Keith W.
03/2014
5.0
drywall, remodeling, interior painters
  + 1 more
The company was very prompt in returning my initial phone call. The owner came to my home in short order and assessed the job with a high tech "camera/laser" device that took pictures and measurements. I was given a competitive bid quickly and we scheduled the job (which was completed on time with quality results). The company also accepted major credit cards.
Description of Work: Removed popcorn ceiling, repaired drywall and repainted ceiling.

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
$2,600

Fred W.
03/2014
5.0
drywall, electrician, interior painters
  + 1 more
Bruce the owner came and discussed what I wanted done and in the process pointed out some other possible updates. The ideas Bruce suggested were really fresh and updated our dated interior design. We took out a ceiling fan and moved a TV from a side wall and mounted it over our fireplave. They turned a junk closet into a area we are now installing a wine rack and bookcase. They got rid of our popcorn ceiling and restamped it, and it all looks terrific. The crew that works for Bruce are very professional and extremely helpful. There were many on the spot decisions I had to make, because I had so many, "oh by the way could you..." moments. The crew offered many suggestions that allowed me to make an informed decision. I will be using Kate Lesley for several other projects I do not have the skill or the time to complete. If you want it done right the first time and in a timely manner call Kate Lesley.
Description of Work: I had a lving room and kitched area painted.

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
$4,500

Ed S.
03/2014
5.0
drywall, roofing
  + 0 more
Very professional. Those folks know whT they are doing
Description of Work: Roof repair

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

Don M.
02/2014
4.0
drywall, handyman service
  + 0 more
The work was done professionally; the results were excellent. I did not get a written estimate, but the owner gave me an hourly rate, which was reasonable, and an estimate of hours required. He was right on for the deck job, woefully off for the drywall job, as a result of which the cost was almost double what I had been led to expect.
Description of Work: Drywall repair; deck repair

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

James H.
02/2014
5.0
drywall, home remodeling, plumbing, wells
  + 2 more
Bruce Peterson, owner of Kate Lesley, was prompt and professional throughout the entire process. I live in Chicago and rent the house in Springfield, so most of our interaction was over the phone and through email. His employees were on time and trustworthy. Bruce and his crew were trustworthy enough to give me confidence to provide a key for the house. I would recommend Kate Lesley for major home repair, remodel, and construction jobs.
Description of Work: Kate Lesley provided various home repair and remodeling services for my single family home. The most extensive work was to remodel my basement bathroom after the sewer line backed up into the basement. Kate Lesley installed a new sump pump, sewer ejector pump, gutted and remodeled the 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
$10,000

Carol C.
02/2014
1.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
I called twice to inquire when I would receive an estimate and both times was told maybe as soon as tomorrow. If he didn't want to do the bath remodel I would respect him telling me. Very disappointed as he had a positive rating.
Description of Work: Owner came for consultation and never heard from him.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Melvin H.
12/2013
5.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
We wanted to use the existing kitchen cabinets, but rearrange them and create an island from one of the cabinets. We had already ordered the countertops and had them installed by this contractor as well. They look great. Dale worked quickly, as we had contracted them by the hour since it was a smaller job. Bruce Peterson was able to work us in on short notice as the contractor we had made plans with fell through. We are extremely happy with the results, would use them again and highly recommend them.
Description of Work: 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
$360

Mona S.
12/2013
5.0
electrician, home remodeling, plumbing
  + 1 more
We have used Kate Leslie several times before with good results. The owner, Bruce Peterson always comes to our home personally to talk about our options and give us advice when asked for. He recommends the best place to buy the items we need and then his people show up to do the job. This was a small job, but completed just like the bigger jobs he's done for us. His employee showed up on time and worked until he was finished. He answered our questions, cleaned up and left. We are pleased with the quality of the work and the outcome. The employee who completed this work, as well as the others, have been courteous and professional. Bruce has done bigger projects for us before, such as a total bathroom gut, and remodel including drywall and painting. The finished product was beautiful and we were pleased. This project, although much smaller, received the same quality of work and skill that I know his employees will deliver.
Description of Work: Replaced kitchen sink and faucet, all new plumbing, installed new garbage disposal when there had been none previously, electrical work for garbage disposal

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
$575

G R S.
12/2013
5.0
drywall, interior painters
  + 0 more
Quality of work is outstanding. Staff is well qualified and personable. Work was completed ahead if schedule, and cleanup was better than Mom used to do. We have already made arrangements for more work come spring.
Description of Work: Refinished ceiling in living area, dining and kitchen.

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
$1,000

G R S.
09/2013
3.0
drywall, interior painters, home remodeling, plumbing, tree service
  + 3 more
Don't let these guys get near any drywall repair or painting. They can ruin a plain cheese sandwich. Terrible!!!
Description of Work: Drywall repair, painting,carpentry work, tree removal,cabinet installation. Carpentry good, tree work good, drywall repair and painting not so good.

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

$5,000

Response from Kate Lesley Inc
We are unable to contact the client by phone. Our response to this review is the following letter we sent to our client. Friday September 27th, 2013 [member name removed] & [member name removed], I have read the review that you put on Angies List. My first reaction was to get on the phone and find out what was going on. I tried on several occasions to contact you by calling your cell phone and leaving a message. I had not received a call back, so I decided I needed to pursue some kind of contact to help solve what ever problems you are having. I was surprised to to hear your concerns at this time since the work in questions was completed over a year ago. This is the first time I have heard that you were displeased. Up until now I thought we had a good client / contractor relationship. Especially since we been back to perform additional work twice since the original scope of paint work was completed. I wish you would have said something. Everyone in the company has always put our clients satisfaction at the top of their priority list. While I recognize that my people are not always perfect, they do strive to make it as close to perfect as possible. When I billed out the job I had no idea you had a paint / drywall issue. I assumed that when you sent me a check paid in full without any comment, everything was to your satisfaction. Bottom line is that I apologize that you were displeased with any part of our work. Evidently I missed something here. Now, it might be to late to make it up to you but I would be more than willing to offer to make what ever is wrong - right. I just need to know what it is and I will priority schedule it. Bruce Petersen- Owner Kate Lesley Inc

mariann P.
09/2013
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They did a wonderful job. The price was reasonable. They did what they said they would do and they did a really good job. They were on time, pleasant to deal with. I had a couple of unexpected things happen and they solved them. I just thought that they were great. I would use them again.
Description of Work: Kate Lesley Incorporated did interior painting 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

Deborah C.
09/2013
5.0
drywall, remodeling, handyman service, home remodeling
  + 2 more
We wanted our bathroom completely gutted and refurbished. They sent us to a wonderful place to purchase tub, sink and other fixtures. Once purchased they removed the existing bathtub, all bath walls etc. Installed new fixtures, installed an overhead light and fan which we'd never had there before, completed flooring etc. This is an excellent firm with which to work. Professional workers, quite clean in work habits, very trustworthy. Recently the firm did some exterior remodeling. They responded quickly, did professional work and again, got the job completed in the time promised. This is a company I highly recommend. I would not work with anyone else after having Kate Leslie work for me.
Description of Work: bathroom remodeling, exterior 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
$1,700

VALERIE H.
09/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
kate lesley always does an outstanding job-we have used this company for numerous projects-the job is done in a timely fashion-outstanding work-absolutely no complaints.
Description of Work: drywalled bathrooms/garage/in both side duplex

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
$2,300

Robert W.
08/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Requested quick service because we were moving. Responded promptly. Courteous and professional. Work was completed to our satisfaction and at a fair price.
Description of Work: Repaired dry wall in ceiling

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
$243

Lara Q.
08/2013
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I will never use anyone else. The owner of the company, Bruce Peterson, was able to diagnose and fix a roof problem that three other roofers were unable to diagnose or fix. He has twice fixed problems created by other companies I had hired (the brick repair, due to the other company's failure to put in flashing and the window well replacement because a different company had not installed it correctly). The deck Kate Lesley installed is beautiful. All of the work I have had done has been performed timely and in a professional manner. While some may think that Kate Lesley's prices are a little higher than others, let me tell you that it is a lot more expensive to have something done twice (because it was not done correctly the first time) than it is to have it done right the first time.
Description of Work: I have used Kate Lesley to repair brick on the front of my house, repair a roof problem, replace a deck, and replace a window well.

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

nancy P.
08/2013
5.0
drywall, fencing, remodeling, home remodeling
  + 2 more
Working with the owner of Kate Lesley, Bruce Peterson is one of the best experiences for remodeling or construction work you could have. When working with him you can definitley see the strong quality driven work ethic he has and instills in his workers. I have and always would recommend Bruce and his team for any remodeling or construction jobs, I have recommended this company to friends and they have been just as pleased with them as I have. The workers were always on time, work the whole day and would even clean up the work area before going home. Also, anytime they would run across things they would see needed fixing that I hadn't requested, they would always bring it to my attention and then repair what needed to be done. Bruce and his team always wanted their work to show perfection! They do excellent work! I had previously lived in an older home and had them completely remodel the kitchen, went from a 1940's kitchen to a much more modern and updated kitchen. Bruce always had plenty of ideas to assist me through my kitchen remodeling.The kitchen was amazing when it was completed!! I received many complitments on my kitchen. I moved and contacted Kate Lesley again for work in my new home. This time it was to have a bathroom remodeled to have a walk in shower and a sunroom completed. The bathroom turned out beautiful and I was so pleased with the walk in shower. Bruce came up with a wonderful idea for me to have a sunroom and it turned out to be absolutley perfect! Will definitely enjoy my new sunroom. I can't say enough good things about working with Kate Lesley and will always use them as my contractor. Finally, I would highly recommend Kate Lesley Inc for any remodeling or construction needs.
Description of Work: New house: Walk in Shower, privacy fence and sunroom. Previous home they remodeled kitchen.

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
$25,000

tim C.
07/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Communication with the owner was a breeze and he was very informative. He had an employee out to me the next morning, worked 4 hours and the job was complete. The employee cleaned up the work areas very well. I was satisfied with all of the work that was completed. I will use them again.
Description of Work: Replaced some drywall, patched a hole.

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
$324

Mike D.
06/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
I have used Kate Lesley for every job I cannot do myself and I will continue to do so. Their quality is unmatched. There are no surprises. You pay only the agreed upon price, and you know exactly what you are paying for because you get an itemized bid. Most importantly they are honest and stand behind their work. I had a problem which was fixed 6 MONTHS later at no cost to me, an in a timely manner. I would recommend Kate Lesley to everyone.
Description of Work: Replace front porch

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
$9,000

Chris M.
06/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
We have hired Kate Lesley Inc for projects at our home three times now. I have been extremely satisfied with both the service and quality of work. We have been pleased with their willingness to answer our questions. The responsiveness/communication has been great, and the employees (Dale & Dan) are very pleasant and courteous. They kept things as clean as possible and were considerate of my plants as well when working outside. I have dealt with a lot of contractors & I am particular with who I will hire. Kate Lesley Inc continues to be the company I will choose, and trust, to work on my home.
Description of Work: Repaired roof/wall leak and window 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
$1,300

Molly S.
02/2013
5.0
handyman service, insulation, roofing, tree service
  + 2 more
For many years now, I have depended on Bruce to do a great variety of jobs at my old house. I have been a widow for 25 years, and have depended on him to willingly take care of whatever problem I might have. His men know how to fix everything that goes wrong, plus he and they are very friendly and accommodating. Three years ago a nighttime electric storm felled two huge trees over my driveway. Next morning he canceled his schedule of work for that day and devoted the whole day to taking down the rest of the trees, sawing the trunks into pieces that could be thrown in a dumpster. I do not know what I would do without them! He is a valued friend to me, not a business man. And the work is all done well and reasonably.
Description of Work: Bruce Peterson is Head of Kate Lesley. He sent his crew of men, who have been with him a long time, to remove my old roof, put on a new one, and re-insulate my attic, where raccoons had torn out all the old insulation. Also, they installed Leaf Solutions gutter guards, closed up hole in roof for insulators, and took all the detritus away in a dumpster.

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
$10,698

Eileen S.
01/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
The company performed the job within a week of the signed contract. They arrived promptly, did professional work, kept dust from dry wall job on ceiling to a minimum, clean up debris.
Description of Work: They replied promptly to my request for a bid. Of 3 bids, this company listed the care that would be taken to protect the flooring, the correct thickness of the dry wall needed to go over existing cracked plaster on the ceiling and best 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
$682

Valerie R.
01/2013
5.0
drywall
  + -1 more
We were pleased, they got things done in a timely manner, and placed drop cloths to avoid making a big mess. Our house was not dusty at all.
Description of Work: We live in an older home and had to replace the ceiling in one room (new drywall), drywall a closet, and fix two other walls.

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
$900

mark H.
12/2012
3.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Answered : please see above statement
Description of Work: Owner of company,doing the estimate showed up 40 minutes late. ( He did call 15 minutes past appointed time to say he was running late). He was professional and friendly. His estimate was timely, but quite expensive!- twice as much as the closest competitive bid. I did not use his service,

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
2.0


Response from Kate Lesley Inc
In response to your review We moved our office last week to a new address and my biggest challenge seems to be getting reorganized after having the business in my home for 25 years. I had all my field guys helping thinking I would be up and running in 1 day. Instead of trying to do some of the loading myself I should have spent more time on watching what things were going into which tubs. I still have not found a few files – yours being one of them. I had my phone lines switched over from AT&T and bundled them with my Comcast account and it took 3 days for me to get my phone system up and running. I still do not have a fax line. On top of all this I picked up a virus in my computer which locks down my computer when & I opened my email. I spent 2 ½ hours on the telephone with Trend Micro support on Mothers Day to finally get my computer back up. I know there are people out there with problems a lot worse than mine but it seemed like last week the devil was making me his top priority. Sometimes things like this happens. I appoligize in this case that it happened to you.

Linda H.
11/2012
5.0
drywall, interior painters, wallpaper removal
  + 1 more
Very good job....done promptly. Made no mess at all.
Description of Work: Wallpaper removed and two rooms painted. Not sure if the price I listed is correct...it was several years ago.

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
$500
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Contact information

2871 Stanton St, Springfield, IL 62703

http://katelesley.com.gw1.us/

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
No
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Service Categories

Drywall,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Interior Painting,
Plumbing,
General Remodeling,
Handyman Services,
Electrical,
Doors,
Lighting,
Roofing,
Insulation,
Basement Waterproofing

FAQ

Kate Lesley Inc is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Kate Lesley Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Kate Lesley Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Kate Lesley Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Kate Lesley Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Kate Lesley Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Kate Lesley Inc offers warranties.
Kate Lesley Inc offers the following services: Drywall, Remodeling, Kitchens, Baths, Basements, Doors, Windows, Roofing
HVAC.

Contact information

2871 Stanton St, Springfield, IL 62703

http://katelesley.com.gw1.us/

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM