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.”

“knowledgable, responsive, creative. they delivered at every stage of the project. they understood the goal and stayed on task. a good experience throughout.”

“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!”

“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.”

“Josh Riess Construction provided construction services on a house we were renovating and did an excellent job. Their craftsmanship, quality, and attention to detail was top notch! They completed the project on time and made sure all of our expectations were met. I would highly recommend them as a contractor.”

“Excellent work installing French doors. Was quick to provide a quote, clean, timely, and professional! Would recommend and use again in the future.”

“Troy is diligent about getting the job done correctly. He is efficient with the project time and he is fair in his pricing.”

“Shaw’s whole team was amazing to work with. When we had questions about anything they were quick to respond and meet with us. Very high quality on everything that went into our home. When absolutely have them build another if we ever go that route.”

“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.”