Seeking Handyman Around Glen Ellyn for Week-long Teardown/build Up

Updated on September 27, 2006
N.M. asks from Chicago, IL
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Our basement entryway is in need of repair. The job would consist of tearing off old siding, replace/repair of wood 2x4, putting up new siding, fitting basement door (it will stay in the same place but doorway needs to be redone), and painting the back entry way and back of the house where the siding has already been replaced, and finally taking away old building materials. We are located in Glen Ellyn. Anyone know of a reputable person(s) for the job? The last 2 contractors we hired were not the best (the last siding job is already coming apart, done 4 yrs ago), and the doorway we had put in leaks (the guy didn't caulk around after installation!). Thanks for any leads! There will definitely be lot of work in future for this person, as we are just beginning to redo the entire house.

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S.

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Hi Nancy,
I'm a mammasource mamma too! My husband and I live in Glen Ellyn as well and own Level & Square Construction. We have been rehabbing houses for quite some time now, and are familiar with all aspects of construction. Rob is on time, clean and on budget. There are no surprises at the end of the project. He will keep you informed every step of the way and does a fantastic job. Please visit robmichael.com and have a look around!
Thanks and have a great weekend,
S.

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N.

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I HIGHLY recommend Craig Smith. He's been a close friend for 25 years and everyone I've referred to him has been completely satisified. He works alone but has one man that works with him when the job requires two people. He's done everything in my house from electrical, plumbing, overhead garage door repair to laminate flooring. He's remodeled basements single handed and I'm told he does quality work. His prices are competative/reasonable and I'm sure you'll be satisified too. Tell him N. referred you (I don't get a referral fee, by the way). He lives in Plainfield but he travels just about anywhere. ###-###-####. Good luck!

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K.F.

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Matt's Construction
763 Buffalo Circle
Carol Stream, IL 60188
Phone: ###-###-####
Category: Handyman Services

My review of him is in the mamasoure referrals. But I loved him and he is very good and really takes pride in his work (hard to find now a days believe me!)

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V.

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Hi Nancy -

A friend of ours does general contracting. Our house is over 80 years old and he completely remodeled our bathroom and kitchen (both were torn down to the studs). He has high standards - is very cognizant of how well things are done, both in how they look and their durability. Plus, there are usually a few ways to go on projects (the cheap way and the expensive way) and he can tell you the difference (for example, if you go with material A it will last X amount of years, material B will last longer but is more expensive). So he works with you on that.
His schedule is flexible, I think. We have twin 3-year olds and he was sensitive to their nap times, etc. as well.

He is listed in the Mamasource directory, but here is his information:

Jeff's General Contracting
###-###-####
St. Charles

Tell him V. referred you.

Good luck!

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B.C.

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My husband does this kind of thing for a living he is very quick and very,very good at what he does. He takes pride in his work. We also just had a new baby and can definitly use the money. His name is Bryan C. his cell is ###-###-####. You can tell him his wife referred you or you can call our home on the weeknights or weekends at ###-###-####. My name is B.. If you are interested please don't hesitate to call.Or my e mail address is ____@____.com

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B.B.

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call 1-800-goodluck. Just kidding. i do have a few contractors I called last year for a quote for our wall removal/ island installation. unfortunately the guy who did the work for the cheapest and best workmanship took 3 weeks and he was my brother in law. I will look and let you know Nancy!
B.
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