Testimonials of Chicago Remodeling Projects

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Molly and Nick A. , Chicago, IL:04/08/09: We love our new bathroom! Ira and the team were very professional and easy to work with right from the beginning. Everything was explained to us in detail and choosing the tile and furnishings was a simple and enjoyable process (and within our budget!). The workers arrived on time each day and were quick to respond to any questions or concerns that we had. We have an oddly shaped bathroom and remodeling with Elite really enabled us to make the most of the space, from pushing back existing walls to replacing our ugly shower curtain with a beautiful glass half door. Thanks guys for a job well done!

 

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Jeff and Khloe , Chicago, IL:04/08/09: We highly recommend Elite Home Builders for price, timeliness and quality of workmanship. They completed an major basement remodeling project involving extensive plumbing, electrical, carpentry and tile work in under 4 months. (It would have taken less time, if we didn't order all the materials ourselves). We had a number of out-of-the-ordinary requirements, such as installing a Japanese toilet and radiant heating under the floor tiles, which Ira and his team handled with ease. Ira and his project manager, Robert, were extremely service-oriented and responsive to our needs. They were so much easier to work with than other contractors we used in the past. When we ran into disagreements with our window installer, Elite was able to step in and install the windows for us. They also corrected the plumbing problems that our previous plumber was reluctant to acknowledge. We trust Ira and look forward to our next project with Elite Home Builders.

 

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Gail B. , Chicago, IL:04/04/09: Elite Home Builders remodeled my bathroom in November, 2008. From the very start, Ira put me at ease. I was overwhelmed at the prospect of selecting tile, granite, the vanity and all the rest. Ira's approach of supporting the client was such godsend. Bringing tile, marble, and light fixtures to my home, saved time and reduced the anxiety. When we went to the showroom to pick out the bathtub, fixtures and the rest, Ira was very patient while the salesperson explained the pros and cons of items in my price range. The work started promptly 2.5 weeks after signing the contract. Adam was the project manager and he was wonderful. The suggestions he made along the way made a big difference on the final results. On the first day a pipe burst which resulted in some water in the unit below and into the basement. Elite took responsibility and painted my neighbor's bedroom and replaced two folding tables. I felt comfortable with their working in my home without me being home. The workmanship is excellent. The results are more than I could have imagined. I recommend Elite Home Builders highly. P.S. Plus Ira liked my dog Scout!

 

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Marilyn and Herman Ellis , Chicago, IL:01/29/09: Elite Home Builders did an excellent job on my bathroom remodel. This is in fact the second remodel I've had them undertake. They arrived on time and completed the job when they said they would at budget. The workers were very neat in appearance and kept my household disruption to a minimum. They cleaned up after themselves each day and arrived on time when the promised. Ira met with us to discuss what we wanted in a bath, he scheduled out shopping together for our convenience and helped us choose among the many bathroom fixtures, lights, vents and even racks. Peter was excellent, he handled the job in a very professional way, and Robert was there with the answers when we had any type of question. This is our second major remodel and I trust Elite Home Builders to give me exactly what I wanted. They are highly recommended by me.

 

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Meri , Chicago, IL:11/24/08: Elite Home Builders is finishing up our basement remodel. Since they’d already worked on our home almost three years earlier to finish an enclosed back porch, I was confident that they’d do just as good a job in our basement. From our very first planning meeting last summer, Ira has been calm, generous, and gracious. He gave us an estimate we could manage and has kept in close contact with us for the duration of the project. Robert is the foreman of our job. We are very grateful for the design suggestions he made, the quality of materials he chooses, the craftsmanship of his work, and his very pleasant and positive demeanor. Even though I was confident from the start in our choice of contractors and design, a big remodeling project is stressful. Ira and Robert are easy to work with. They conducted regular project updates with us and always answered their phone. That was particularly gratifying when we had an unrelated plumbing leak. Robert rearranged schedules to have that pipe replaced. My faith in Ira and his company was affirmed when a misunderstanding occurred and the wrong tile was installed on our fireplace. Mistakes happen – but a measure of a company is what happens as a result. We ended up with exactly what we wanted. I cannot overstate how pleased we are with Elite Home Builders. What was a 1300 square foot basement with a concrete floor, cement and brick walls, leaky windows, and exposed water heater and sump pump has become an area with a mechanical room, bedroom, bathroom, laundry room, and huge family room. Elite Home Builders exceeded our expectations, again. We strongly recommend and endorse Elite Home Builders.

 

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Sharon W, Chicago, IL:10/14/08: I am ecstatic with my newly renovated bathroom. I was quite pleased with the materials and equipment that Ira presented to me and from which I made choices. This was much better than aimlessly wandering around a variety of stores such as Home Depot or Lowes. Elite completely gutted the bathroom and rebuilt it in the time predicted. The workmanship was of the highest order. Every evening, the workers cleaned and cleared the area adjoining the bathroom. Family and friends agree that my new bathroom is simply beautiful. I am particularly enjoying the whirlpool bath and the heated floors. I would recommend Elite in a heartbeat.

 

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Mark & Vanna, Chicago, IL: I had my kitchen remodeled, complete gut (new electric, walls, plumbing, sub floor, etc) by Elite Home Builders this summer of 2008. When looking for a remodeling contractor, I asked 6 people I knew that had their kitchen remodeled. They all told me horror stories and did not recommend their contractor. So you can see, I was leery of doing this. I started out with setting up meetings with 10 contractors. I choose Elite because the effort, honesty, and down to earth personality of the owner Ira. Even before I decided what contractor I was going to sign with, Ira accommodated me and my wife every time I asked for another meeting with him to discuss the details or price of the kitchen. Ira even set up a meeting so I could meet his foreman and electrician so that they could tell me exactly how they would do the work I wanted. Ira told me exactly what the price would be, and kept to it, within my budget. I like to mention the crew that was doing the work. Robert the foreman, Peter, Ziggy, & Januz. All were great, polite, clean and did excellent work. Even when I had them change things over & over because I didn't like the look, they always accommodated me with no hassle what so ever. I also would like to mention that during the project, Ira gave me his cell number & his foreman's Robert cell number, so I could call them with questions and concerns. They always returned my calls, even at 10pm at night and on Sundays. I never had a contractor do that, ever. The kitchen turned out FANTASTIC. Me & my wife are very happy and the experience with Ira & his workers was great. I would highly recommend Elite Home Builders to anyone and will definitely hire them again.

 

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Virgina W., Chicago, IL: Elite Home Builders remodeled my kitchen. I had two estimates from other contractors and was very apprehensive until I talked to Ira! He made everything very clear and concise and created a budget so that I new in advance exactly what the project would cost. Peter, the foreman was extremely creative and very caring. It was evident that he took great pride in his work. He and John did an amazing job. They were completely reliable and sensitive to all my needs. Both Ira and Peter took me shopping for all the components in the kitchen. What more can anyone ask for! I can only recommend them highly!

 

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Nancy & Tim, Chicago, IL: This was our second experience with Elite and, just as the first time around, they were great. We are thrilled with another beautiful bathroom! Robert and his team were thorough and conscientious throughout the job. Having alot of pets in the house created some stress for us, but everyone was respectful of keeping doors closed and therefore keeping our pets "IN". One of the best testimonials we can give is regarding Ira's follow-up and always informing us if there was a better or less expensive option. Having someone as concerned about our budget as we are is really important. In the end, once again, there were areas where we were able to reduce costs and for that we are thrilled! This will not be the last time we hire Elite. Job well done! 

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Nancy, Chicago, IL: Ira, Robert, Peter, and the rest of the crew were fantastic! We LOVE our new kitchen and two bathrooms! When initially meeting with Ira to discuss our remodeling, he was very helpful and suggested some ideas that we had not considered, such as making our master bathroom shower a little bigger than it was and how we could match the marble in the bathroom with a natural stone for the shower. Wow! He even suggested we lengthen the center kitchen counter so we could have an additional seating. Again, wow! Obviously, we are very pleased with our new place! Working with Ira and his crew was easy. Ira kept us informed of every detail of the remodeling and followed up with us after each step. Ira and his crew demonstrated a consistently high level of professionalism and expertise throughout our remodeling process. We would definitely work with them again and recommend them to anyone! Nancy

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Rosa, Chicago, IL: I recently had a bathroom added to my home by Elite Home Builders. This was the first time that I used their services. I was truly impressed with Ira. He was professional, friendly and very helpful. He always kept his appointments with me and was on time. Robert and Peter and the rest of Ira’s team did a beautiful job on the bathroom. They came to work every day and were on time. I was extremely pleased with their workmanship and the fact that they finished the job in a reasonable time frame. I would hire them again for future projects and would highly recommend them to my friends. Thank you so much Ira and your team for everything.

 

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Juliet H. N, Chicago, IL: WOW! My fun and funky retro kitchen is fabulous thanks to Elite Home Builders. I was so impressed at my first meeting with Ira, the owner, who tape-recorded our conversation so there would be no misunderstanding on this unique project. Elite's team was a pleasure to work with as they followed all condo rules, were extremely dependable and cleaned up every day. The project was painless and seamless! Peter and John are the best. Peter has a gift with his ideas of design, detail and was one step ahead of my thinking. John was meticulous in his work. I cannot say enough good things about the Elite team. To see Elite's work stop over and I may offer a Cherry Fizz or glass of Cold Duck! Elite's work is truly exceptional....thank you Elite!

 

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Nancy & Tim, Chicago, IL: The first time we spoke with Ira we were impressed. He was easy to talk to and explained everything thoroughly. This was our first of many remodel projects on our 80 year old Chicago 2-flat. We had a bathroom installed in the basement. It was a HUGE job and required lots of plumbing work including replacing the original main water line from the outside water source as well as relocating gas and electrical lines. Robert, Peter and the entire crew were incredible. They have a strong work ethic and were timely and thorough in everything they did. Ira's follow-up and contact with us ensured a timely completion and kept us under budget on the project. We are extremely pleased with our new bathroom and would not hesitate to recommend Elite to anyone. We'll be seeing them again soon for our next project.

 

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Erica, Chicago, IL: We hired Elite Home Builders previously to remodel our kitchen, so we didn't think twice about hiring them a second time to completely remodel our newly purchased condo in a mid-rise building. They are always friendly and easy to communicate with. The project was large, redo 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, reposition walls, and all new flooring. Due to the size of the project, the timing took longer than planned, as there was alot to coordinate. However, we were able to stay on budget, with Ira providing constant updates on the financial status of the job. The quality of the work was outstanding and we were able to incorporate every detail that we wanted. Robert, the foreman, went over and above to make sure the quality was top-notch. Months after the project was completed, they were willing to come back and re-touch areas that had "settled" at no additional fee. The Elite team helped give us our dream home and we would hire them again!

 

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Eileen, Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL: Elite Home Builders just finished our new master bathroom shower and we couldn't be more pleased. Ira was wonderful in explaining all of our options and helping us create a much bigger shower that turned out better than we ever expected. Robert and Peter did excellent work. They completed the project in less time than expected and were very professional and clean. We would highly recommend Elite and definitely use them again. They truly exceeded our expectations and at a very reasonable cost.

 

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Matthew L., Chicago, IL: I hired Elite back for some work in my kitchen and once again, they were great. On time, reliable, and did great work. I highly recommend them.

 

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