Whether you use the referrals below or find a contractor through other sources, in any Proposal you sign there should always be two non-negotiables:
1) ALL EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS WILL BE INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2) ALL WORK WILL CONFORM TO THE LOCAL BUILDING CODES
We believe it’s extremely important for our clients to know their rights before hiring a home improvement contractor. The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection for the City of Chicago has prepared a very helpful list that everyone should read before starting a new project. Download the list here.
NOTE – Domicile Consulting is not affiliated with nor receives compensation or referral fees from the contractors listed below.
Appliance Repair
Appliance Repair Doctor – 312 804 6703
The Fix-It Guy – 773-234-9480
Asphalt Paving Contractors (Commercial)
Arrow Road Construction – 847-437-0700
Ingstrup Paving – 630-279-9224
Asphalt Paving & Sealcoating Contractors (Residential)
Ingstrup Paving – 630-279-9224
TMW Enterprises – 630-350-7717
Basement/Crawlspace Repair and Waterproofing
Safeguard – 847 678 8160
Atlas Restoration – 866 841 6639
American Foundation Repair – 800 644 1900
US Waterproofing – 888 733 7243
Carpentry/General Contractors
Eddie Czupryna, Ed’s Remodeling, Inc. – 773 545 6070
John Oddo, Oddo Construction – 312 320 8181
Ivan Tello, E.T.I Construction – 773 299 6574
Jonathan Hill, Artistic Construction – 773 642 7836
Concrete Contractors (Residential)
Geoff O’Grady, Stone Circle Concrete – 773 418 8379
Kings Point General Cement – 630-627-2180
Concrete Repair Contractors (Residential)
MAC Restoration Contracting, Inc. (ICRI Member) – 773-934-4300
Quality Restorations, Inc. (ICRI Member) – 630-595-0990
Concrete Repair Contractors (Commercial)
William Hach & Associates (ICRI Member) – Tom Lawler (ext 12) – 708-343-0578
Door Repairs/Replacement
Door Consultants, Inc. – 312-906-9313
Duct Cleaning
Karl Hafner, Ugly Ductling – 773 580 6144
Electrician
Jim Eberle, Current Electric – 847 832 0700
Dave Wilczak, Next Level Home Improvement – 708 926 4516
John Weglarz, John’s Electric Crew – 773 837 1204
Dusan Veverka, HouseMD – 847 774 4566
Chris Boron, Mr. Light Services – 773 818 9007
Marianne Ryan – T&D Electrical – 773 481 9225
Environmental & Soils Engineering
KALGEn Consultants, Inc – Atri Kalluri – 630-516-0901
Environmental & Hazardous Material Testing
Lara Hoffman, EPS Environmental (lead, asbestos, UST) – 773 792 3090
Ed Topp, The Lead Inspectors (lead paint) – 847 322 2647
John Gezik, Great Environmental, mold, lead paint, asbestos – 815 725 7726
Bluestone Environmental, asbestos testing and removal, mold removal – 800 708 9053
Environmental – Remediation/Repair
Tim Waldier, Mold Solutions – 815 469 8877
Patrick Keane, PKG Environmental – 312 502 4301
Alex Foracappa, Valor Technologies – 630 679 9800
Tom Flynn, KEM Environmental Solutions – 708 923 2264
Chicago Tank Removal (Underground Oil Storage Tank) – 312 214 6144
Foundation Repair Contractors
Atlas Restoration – 866 841 6639
Fireplace & Chimney
Mike Ruehrdanz, Lindemann Chimney – 847 918 7994
Superior Chimney Services – 877 244 6349 *Service area includes South and West*
Flooring- Carpet & Hardwood
Joel Schreier, Home Carpet One- 773 935 9314
Marian Grosu, Midwest Hardwood Floors – 773 447 1936
Darren De Waele, Elm Wood Flooring – 773 209 7499
Sean K. Stewart, Stewartfloor, LLC – 312 265 5434
Garage Door Contractor
GDB Garage Door Repair – 773-956-1198
General Contractors (Commercial)
Martam Construction – Robert Kutrovatz – 847-608-6800
Hazardous Material Testing (Phase I)
Lara Hoffman, EPS Environmental (lead, asbestos, UST) – 773 792 3090
Ed Topp, The Lead Inspectors (lead paint) – 847 322 2647
John Gezik, Great Environmental, mold, lead paint, asbestos – 815 725 7726
Bluestone Environmental, asbestos testing and removal, mold removal – 800 708 9053
Heating & Air Conditioning
Servicemax – formerly Malek Heating & Cooling (forced air, hydronic)- 877 646 8265 *Metro Chicago*
Deljo Heating, (forced air, hydronic, geo-thermal)- 773 248 1144 *City, Near N & S*
Paul Wojnicki (forced air, hydronic) – 847 652 1235 *NW City and Near NW*
Juan Montes, Magzimo Comfort, Inc. – 847 208 0674
Handyman Items
Dave Wilczak – 708-926-4516
Handico – 773-862-6363 *Chicago Only*
Fix it People – 312-898-9300
Crib Genius – 312-612-0224
Home Audio & Video
Paul Knaga, Smart Home Solutions – 847 894 9268
Insulation
Tom McElherne, DNR Construction (cellulose, foam) – 708 535 2245
Josh Johnson, EcoTec Insulation (cellulose, foam) – 312 493 5696
Tom Decker, Chicago Green Insulation – 847 987 3626
Carey Moore, USA Insulation – 888 995 0450
GreenTech Foam & Insulation (cellulose, foam) – 773 890 0356
Chris Wontorski, ARC Insulation (cellulose, foam) – 815 293 1250
Landscape
Alfredo Sanchez, Del Sol Landscapes – 800 919 1198
Sean Kelley, Reveal Design – 773 245 3142
Marcus De La Fleur – 312 618 6681
Masonry & Moisture Intrusion
Brent Moore, AAA-1 Masonry – 773 622 7300
Bob Kelly, WickRight General Contracting – 312 720 1467
Gralak Tuckpointing – 773 282 2332
Lukasz Wyszkowski, Solve Construction – 630 525 0811
Painting, Deck Sealing
Jim or Cheryl, Chicago Painters Inc – 773 789 8179
Paul Minnihan, Minnihan Painting – 773 636 4672
Sam Alt, Alternative Home Improvement – 773 972 9459
Pest, Termite
Jeff Szymczak, Econopest – 630 851 3485
Gary Chrencik, Private Pest Control – 630 205 1677
Jeff Manning – 773 756 1404
Rose Pest Solutions – 800 got pests
Plumbing
Brian McMahon, Rocket Plumbing – 773 219 1200
Rae Piccioli, Power Plumbing – 773 248 9574
Jan Pietraszek, Vanguard Plumbing – 773 570 1766
Joe Gagliano, AAA Expert Plumbing – 773 392 4243
Nick Neu, Lakeside Plumbing – 847-419-0303 – Serving North Suburbs
Pool Inspection, Maintenance & Installation
Ken Skippergosh, Quantus Pools, skip@quantuspools.com – 847 907 4995
Property Appraisers
Pahroo Appraisals – 773 388 0003
Chicagoland Appraisals – 773 800 0269
Property Management
Chris Johnson, GenRealty – 773 466 4367
Emily Zator, Tricap Residential Group – 312 725 9440
Radon Mitigation
Wayne Westerman, ARMS – 630 587 2058
Eric Lewandowski, Professional Radon Systems, ericl@proradon.com – 630 236 4200
Roofing
Joe Birt, Premier Roofing – 773 792 1446
Brian Allendorfer, B. Allendorfer – 773 292 0600, 773 919 1900
Hanson Roofing – 847 328 2550
Paul Paluch – 708 237 0095 *SW Suburbs*
Sewerage
Brian McMahon, Rocket Plumbing – 773 219 1200
SewerViewer Ltd. (sewer camera evaluations) – 773 298 1825
Doug Brown, Doug’s Sewerage – 773 556 9202
Chris Wiechec, Able Sewerage – 773 324 7788
Tom Schmidt, All Sewer & Plumbing – 773 774 2224
Nick Neu, Lakeside Plumbing – 847-419-0303 – Serving North Suburbs
Ex-Stink Plumbing and Sewer (sewer camera evaluations) – 847 587 4800
Sheet & Ornamental Metal, Metal Roofing
Stead Sheet Metal -847 647 6707
J & A Sheet Metal – 773 276 3739
Jones & Cleary – 773 288 6464
Conrad Roofing – 773 286 6212
Soundproofing
Soundproof Chicago, Soundproof Chicago- 708 307 5857
Structural Engineer
Todd Lesperance, Highland Engineering, P.C. – 847 639 9002
Ken Veach, The Structural Shop – 847 349 1099
Harry Kuchma, KRW Engineering – 847 734 0128
Jonathan Robinson, Engikeering – 630 286 9720
Tile Setters/Grout
Mark Carpinelli, Floor Creations, Inc. – 312 656 9515
*also see General Contractors
Tree Service
Bartlett Tree Experts, Erik Grossnickle – 773 529 7313
Willard Smith, Woodstock Tree Experts – 847 724 5611 *North Shore Only
The Care of Trees – 312 462 0065
Window Repair
Mark Meshulam, Chicago Window Expert, window testing & consulting – 847 878 8922
Accurate Glass Shop, glass replacement – 773 267 4177
Just Sashes , repair and vintage restoration – 773 205 1429
Andy, Window Wizard, vintage windows + storms – 773 467 0861
Magic Glass Block – 773 622 6222
Apex Window Werks – 847 557 9600
Windows – New/Replacement
Jeannie Frankowski, JC Lilly Windows & Doors – 773 588 4332
Chicago Window & Door Solutions – 708 447 4701
John Wrzesinski, Best Windows, 708 204 2446
…also view Carpentry/General Contractors
Windows- Blinds, Drapes, Heat/Solar/Safety Film
Brian Pinsky, Blinds Gallery – 773 525 1800
Paul Battles, Perfection Window Films (3M) – 630 355 6461
Domicile Consulting accepts no liability for the above contractor performance nor has any affiliation nor receives compensation. Please perform due diligence and compare estimates from other contractors; seek referrals such as Angie’s List, Yelp, etc. While we recommend these contractors in good faith from past work, experience or referral, it is by no means a guarantee of future workmanship. If you have any difficulties or concerns regarding work performed by any of these contractors, please notify us immediately.