Let me know if you find a good one, 'cause we're in Chicago and looking for a contractor too!

We used Collins and Sarsfield in Clarendon Hills (link below) and were very happy. Our neighbors live in a spec home they built and it is lovely. (We are on their renos page under "new kitchen before/after" and "FR/Master BR addition.")

If you want to go the design/build route I would recommend Normandy Builders in Hinsdale (Stephanie Bryant) as several of our friends have used them with beautiful results.

Kenna Builders in Hinsdale has also built many homes in my neighborhood, and I know several people in Kenna homes who are very happy with them. (I don't have direct experience with them.)

I tried to update my profile to accept emails in case you have any Qs, but GW freaked out on me.

Here is a link that might be useful: Collins and Sarsfield

Thanks Chicagoans. I sent C&S an email. Anyone else have a positive GC experience? Or even a stay-away recommendation? Thanks again!

Hi,
I stumbled upon your question, and it so happens that I work for Normandy Builders. Not sure if you're looking for someone to help create designs for your project, but I must agree that Stephanie Bryant would be an excellent choice. She is an award winning designer with very happy and loyal past clients, a great listener and an overall very nice person.

For the company, Normandy's completed thousands of remodeling jobs in Chicago in the past 31 years, and one of the things I like best about working here is that we do a great job of making extremely happy customers - something not all companies can say, especially in remodeling.

I could go on all day, but I'd start to sound a lot like a commercial. You can find out most of what you'd like to know on the website. Feel free to email me with any questions!

Kristina

Here is a link that might be useful: Normandy Builders - Design/Build Remodeler

We used Oakley Home Builders, who are based in Downers... Great combination of price and quality, and they work quickly too. We are a year in, and the follow through on things after-the-fact has been great.

Here is a link that might be useful: Oakley

Thanks Niffy and Kristina for the recommendations. Any place that has "Builders" in their name for some reason makes me think that they do not do remodeling work. Also good to know that they are located close by!

Niffy- anyone you met with that you would advise to stay away from? Please email me that info- of course! :)

Newbie, can't access an email address from your member page but can give you more info... Drop me a line.

I live in Orland Park--SW suburb. Are there any recommendations for this area. Thanks

I am actually in Downers Grove... not Chicago, just easier to post Chicago on GW! :)

Thanks again Niffy-- not sure why that is not working! :)