Builders in Cedarville, IL

“We used Jay Funkhauser to completely remodel two bathroooms and a kitchen and were so satisfied with his work that we hired him to install a finished attic and full bath the following year (2013). The things we like about him are (1) he comes up with creative, yet practical solutions to difficult design challenges (2) he is a good listener (3) he likes to do things the right way rather than cut corners (3) he communicates daily during the course of demolition and construction (4) for the most part, he hires very well qualified tradesman who are polite and respectful and (5) his pricing is reasonable, but not the lowest (see #3). For both the kitchen and the attic, he identified weaknesses in structural support members and took the time to reinforce floor joists and vertical support members. At the beginning of the first job, he asked us about the potential scope of all of the home renovation projects we had in mind. After each demolition phase, he installed extra piping and wiring in anticipation of future projects, which saved us a lot of money in the long run. His finished rooms are both beautiful and functional. His experience with granite helped us choose a tasteful blend of different stones which complement the surroundings. He was very helpful with picking out lighting fixtures and decorative hardware, but he always let us have the final decision. He has a good eye for color and style; he wasn't satisfied with the paint color we originally chose for a bathroom and, on his own, returned to the paint store twice to modify the color before he got what he wanted. As soon as we saw the final color, we know it was perfect. This is one of many such stories that illustrate his attention to detail and the pride he takes in a job well done.”

“Paul Knopp was the general contractor on an addition to our house that doubled its size. We feel that Paul put together a very high quality group of workers who built a very high quality structure. Paul worked with us as we made changes to the original plans along the way. We are extremely pleased with the outcome. Six years later we have had no issues with our addition!”

“Their slogan is "Listen, design, build" and they did a great job of that. We did a complete kitchen remodel, gutted down to the studs. All their subs were on time and knew what was expected. The only problems we had were the hidden ones that couldn't be predicted and they dealt with those very professionally and at a very reasonable cost, absorbing a significant portion of that cost. Excellent communication and follow up. Responded to our questions in a curtious manner. Started on time and finished on time with no outstanding issues. NO PUNCHLIST NEEDED!”

“The team at Dane Building Concepts really listened to our wishes to make our remodeling project a reality. Jim did an amazing job both in quality of work and commitment to our satisfaction.”

“David Slack, owner of Aegis Construction, is by far the most competent, professional contractor we've ever done business with. He completely renovated our basement that had sustained extensive water damage. The entire project was explained in detail after we had discussed our ideas, with David working directly with our insurance company, and giving his invaluable insight on all of our options. Everything was done on time, within budget, and exactly as promised. He is such a perfectionist. We couldn't be more pleased, and would highly recommend him to anyone considering a home improvement project.”

“We hired Waterstone to do a complete kitchen remodel and a bump out in our 1898 Queen Anne home. There were all kinds of design challenges here as we wanted to keep the architectural integrity of the house while at the same time end up with a modern high-end kitchen. Michael did a marvelous job. Easy to work with, full of creative ideas and the job was done on the schedule as promised. We are now two years into the kitchen, love it and get all kinds of complements from neighbors and friends. Waterstone does terrific work!”

“we had 3 bathrooms remodeled with New Leaf recently. We are very pleased with the results.! they were professional, cost conscious friendly, and reliable. We felt comfortable with them in our home when we werent there. They listened to our ideas and had alot of input that we really valued. we would recommend them without reservation! :)”

“We have hired J.A. Erber Remodeling & Construction to do several projects on our house and have had nothing but positive all around experiences. Attention to detail and expertise construction skills are what we appreciated most about Jeremy. We hired him to replace the singles on our roof, install soffit, fascia, and gutters on the exterior of the house. We also hired him to do some intricate interior window trim. All jobs were done with great skill and were finished ahead of schedule. We also appreciated the tidy job site as well as the clean language used at all times. We would not hesitate to hire J.A. Erber Remodeling in the future for any interior or exterior remodeling or construction job as his attention to detail is outstanding. We really appreciate that he can take a big picture project and get it right, down to the smallest of details.”

“Jeff definitely is a craftsman who not only enjoys what he does but takes great pride in the quality of his work for his customer. He installed a large bay window for me complete with a granite sill which is just beautiful and adds real style and décor to the room. His suggestions were invaluable as I was new to this process and he was kind and gracious as I had ALOT of questions. Because he is so meticulous he may be hard to get but well worth the wait. Thank you Jeff.”

“We chose First Galena to oversee the building and construction of our All-American Home and could not be more pleased. Nathan has gone above and beyond all expectations in designing the floor plan, guiding us through decisions on interior amenities, and coordinating all details. He has kept us well informed of the progress on our home and the site throughout the parallel construction process of a modular home. We highly recommend this family-run business without reservation. Everyone we have worked with has been phenomenal as our dream home becomes reality.”