--- title: "Schafer Brothers Remodeling, Inc. — Kitchen & Bath Remodelers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/schafer-brothers-remodeling-inc-pfvwus-pf~1385521354 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1385521354.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Schafer Brothers Remodeling, Inc." category: ["Kitchen & Bath Remodelers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/1b33c83504256fd5_6164-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "405 W Virginia St, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, United States" latitude: 42.2308 longitude: -88.3324 phone: "(815) 893-6201" website: http:// rating: 4.9 review_count: 65 best_of_houzz_awards: 8 followers: 21 last_updated: 2026-08-28 --- # Schafer Brothers Remodeling, Inc. Original Houzz profile: [Schafer Brothers Remodeling, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/schafer-brothers-remodeling-inc-pfvwus-pf~1385521354) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Remodelers - **Location:** Crystal Lake, IL - **Serves:** Hoffman Estates, Crystal Lake, Carpentersville, Gurnee, Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, Huntley, McHenry, Woodstock, Grayslake, Lake Zurich, Cary, Wauconda, Barrington, Gilberts, Island Lake, West Dundee, Inverness, Johnsburg, Volo, Lakemoor, Lake Barrington, South Barrington, Fox River Grove, Barrington Hills, Kildeer, Deer Park, Sleepy Hollow, East Dundee, North Barrington, Oakwood Hills, Prairie Grove, Port Barrington, Tower Lake, Bull Valley, McCullom Lake, Holiday Hills, Trout Valley, Lakewood, Dundee, Ingleside - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (65 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2018–2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 100 Ideabook Saves Design teams should work hand-in-hand with experienced construction teams to assure results that exceed your expectations. Here at Schafer Brothers Remodeling we use a unique design-build system that offers a comprehensive approach to getting your project done from the initial design phase to the final walk through and warranty coverage. SBR has an experienced and licensed team of professionals that ensure you a joyful remodeling experience with superior results that add value to your home. ### Services Provided - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Remodeling - Home Additions - Custom Cabinets - Home Extensions - Basement Remodeling - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Flooring Installation - Project Management - 3D Rendering - Wood Floor Installation - Universal Design - Floor Plans - Laminate Flooring Installation - Handicap-Accessible Design - Green Building - Lighting Installation - Historic Building Conservation - Drafting - Floor Leveling - Linoleum Flooring Installation - Bathroom Design - Kitchen Design - Basement Design - Window Installation - Custom Home Bars - Deck Building - Garage Building - Porch Design & Construction - Lighting Design - Architectural Design - Architectural Drawings - Building Design - Carport Installation - Construction Drawings - Deck Design - Deck Repair - Demolition - Energy-Efficient Homes - Foundation Construction - Garage Design - Garage Storage - House Plans - Laminate Flooring Repair - Laundry Room Design - Modular Home Additions - Shed Design & Construction - Sunroom Design & Construction ### Areas Served - Hoffman Estates - Crystal Lake - Carpentersville - Gurnee - Algonquin - Lake in the Hills - Huntley - McHenry - Woodstock - Grayslake - Lake Zurich - Cary - Wauconda - Barrington - Gilberts - Island Lake - West Dundee - Inverness - Johnsburg - Volo - Lakemoor - Lake Barrington - South Barrington - Fox River Grove - Barrington Hills - Kildeer - Deer Park - Sleepy Hollow - East Dundee - North Barrington - Oakwood Hills - Prairie Grove - Port Barrington - Tower Lake - Bull Valley - McCullom Lake - Holiday Hills - Trout Valley - Lakewood - Dundee - Ingleside ### Typical Job Cost $10,000.00 - 500,000.00 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Schafer Brothers Remodeling, Inc. | | Address | 405 W Virginia St, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, United States | | Phone | (815) 893-6201 | | Website | http:// | | License Number | 104.016461 | | Followers on Houzz | 21 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/schaferBrothersRemodeling/ - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/SchaferBrothers - Blog — https://www.yelp.com/biz/schafer-brothers-remodeling-crystal-lake ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Schafer Brothers Remodeling, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/schafer-brothers-remodeling-inc-pfvwus-pf~1385521354) - **Website:** http:// - **Phone:** (815) 893-6201 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - •CGR (Certified Graduate Remodeler) - •GMR (Graduate Master Remodelers) - •CGP (Certified Green Professionals) - •LEAD SAFE Certified - •CAPS (Certified Aging in Place Specialist) - •Licensed, insured & bonded - •In-house design department - •Formal warranty program - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2018–2026), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 65 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 48.0 - Value: 48.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — User, Aug. 2025** > Schafer Brothers just completed a complete bathroom remodel for us. The whole process went flawlessly right from the beginning. Amy was our sells rep and helped us through the process and selection of all the materials and choices. Never felt any pressure from her at all. Erick was the lead and did most of the remodeling. His skills were outstanding and he takes pride in his work and customer satisfaction. We added a built in cabinet which opened in the master bedroom and bumped into unused space in a wall in the bathroom. We were quoted a reasonable price and Erik custom built, stained, and installed the unit on site. His skills as a carpenter really shows and my wife is ecstatic with the removable shelves and the new storage space. Thanks to his skills the bathroom came out perfectly. Schafer Brothers are not cheap but the quality of both the work and the processes make the cost worthwhile. We now have a bathroom for my son that will last, that he loves, and my wife has the extra storage space she has been wanting. **Comment from Schafer Brothers Remodeling, Inc.:** > Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and for trusting Schafer Brothers with your bathroom remodel. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. > > We’re so glad to hear the process felt smooth from start to finish. Amy works hard to ensure clients feel informed and comfortable throughout selections, and it means a lot to know you never felt pressured. > > Erik will especially appreciate your kind words. His craftsmanship and attention to detail — especially with the custom-built cabinet — are things he takes great pride in. Finding creative ways to utilize unused space and delivering something both beautiful and functional is exactly what we strive for. > > We understand that remodeling is an investment, and we’re grateful you recognize the value in the quality, care, and process our team provides. Knowing your son loves his new bathroom and your wife finally has the storage space she’s been wanting makes it all the more rewarding. > > Thank you again for allowing us to be part of your home. We’re always here if you need anything in the future! **★★★★★ — Chris Murphy, Aug. 2025** > We had the crew from Schafer Brothers Remodeling out for several projects. They just finished up this morning. They replaced 2 bathroom exhaust fans and ran new runs for each to blow out the back of the house exterior. Our microwave over the stove in the kitchen had no vent to blow out of the house. They installed venting and put a vent the through the roof so it exhausts outside. They replaced old, dim, kitchen lighting with new LED lighting that is great. Our side door on the garage was old and leaking water when it rained. They replaced it, painted it, and did a wonderful job finishing the outside with aluminum wrap. All work was done in a very timely manner and Amy and Jeff, from the office were on top of every step of the projects. The crew they sent out were top notch and very hard working every step of the way. The leader of the project, Paul, was super on the job! His attention to detail was fantastic tackling many aspects of the project on his own. Anthony was in charge of the entire door replacement. He dismantled and reinstalled the door perfectly. It was a very tough task, but he got the job done.They had a newer worker with them. Paul. He worked taking the microwave out and the interior vent pipe. He built a wooden cabinet to hide the exhaust piping. Beautiful! Overall I would highly recommend this company for any projects you may need done. **Comment from Schafer Brothers Remodeling, Inc.:** > Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience in such detail! We’re delighted to hear how pleased you are with the wide range of projects our team completed for your home. Amy and Jeff will be glad to know their support made the process smooth, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Paul, Anthony, and the crew—they take great pride in their craftsmanship and attention to detail. It means a lot to us that you would recommend Schafer Brothers Remodeling, and we’re grateful you trusted us with these improvements to your home. **★★★★★ — Charlie Hunt, March 2025** > We had some major water damage in our home from a second floor laundry room that had the hot water hose completely sheer off at the wall. We had damage on all three levels of our home; second floor, first floor and basement. > Having worked with Bill Schafer several times in the past I contacted him immediately after talking with our insurance agent and filing an insurance claim. Bill suggested to pull in Joe (Schafer) since he had experience in working insurance damage claims. > Joe came and assessed the damaged, put together a proposal to address the damage, and worked with our claims adjuster. I could not have asked for a better experience than working with Joe. Rarely did I have to speak the adjuster or insurance company. Joe did the heavy lifting for us. > Joe suggested Nate be our lead on getting our home back into shape from the water damage. Nate was terrific to work with. His attention to detail, and suggestions left us with a much better working home and laundry room than we had before the water damage. Everyone we had here from Schafers were really good from Joe, Jeff, Nate, Kyle (an exceptional plumber talent), etc. > One of the things I like best with Schafer Brothers is their ability to work together with us, come with alternative ideas that lead to an even better functioning, better looking end result. Rarely do you find someone who welcomes changes to original plans. It’s as if Schafer Brothers expects changes to happen, and embraces it. **Comment from Schafer Brothers Remodeling, Inc.:** > Charlie, > Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. Your feedback truly means a lot to the entire team and motivates us to continue providing excellent service. If there's anything else we can do for you, don't hesitate to reach out. **★★★★★ — Cheri (Forsberg) Bundschuh, April 2024** > We used Shafer to update and redecorate our basement family room, stairs, foyer and kitchen, which included carpet. new lighting and paint, cleaning up wall paneling and doors. We chose Shafer because we were very pleased with the work they did on a previous home project. The whole project was handled very professionally from start to finish and we were kept informed throughout. The tradesmen working on each phase of the project were each friendly and concerned with our satisfaction and cleaned up the area each day after work. We will use Shafer again and would recommend their services. **Comment from Schafer Brothers Remodeling, Inc.:** > Cheri, > Thank you so much for the kind words and for taking the time to leave a review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. Your feedback is incredibly valuable and motivates our team to continue delivering the best service possible. **★★★★★ — Steve T, Jan. 2024** > I had Schafer Brothers Remodeling Inc. remodel my much outdated master bathroom in August of 2023. They had previously remodeled my kitchen and did an amazing job with that job. Aside from personnel issues Schafer Brothers was experiencing, they did complete my master bathroom and it looks amazing! They really want the best completed product and when their personnel cant keep up to their standard, they remove that personnel and replace them with those that fulfil the Schafer Brothers quality that the owners and customers expect. Johnny, Paul, Chad and more all did a great job once Jeff Anderson became to be the project manager. Jeff had an impeccable eye for detail and would not allow the quality to fall to les than perfect. He demonstrated that he understands that the name of Schafer Brothers is on the line and that's what sells to the next customer so if I wasn't happy, the world would know. At the end of the project, it was amazing thanks to Jeff Anderson. Joe Schafer even came out to the house after the project was complete to review the work and what a good guy he is! No matter how much the job may cost him, he will make sure the job is done right and that the customer is happy. I'm here to say, trust Schafer Brothers with any of your remodeling needs. At the end, you will not be disappointed! > > A special thank you to Jeff Anderson for a job well done! Thanks Jeff **Comment from Schafer Brothers Remodeling, Inc.:** > Dear Mr. Teschner, > > Thank you for sharing your experience with us! Your feedback means a lot to our team. We're delighted to hear that you had a positive experience, and we truly appreciate your support. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything else. > > Warm regards, > > Schafer Brothers Remodeling **★★★★★ — HU-506053021, July 2023** > Gosh where to start. I hired Schafer Brothers to remodel our master bathroom. The people who owned our home prior to us were self-proclaimed DIYers and there was a lot that needed to be undone. Avery was our sales consultant and he was absolutely wonderful, very personable, not pushy and really allowed me to understand all of our options. He thoroughly explained everything as we went and we would often get lost in conversation. Such a nice guy. Once we signed the contract we waited about 12 weeks before the project started so they could allow time for the materials to all get in, which I really appreciated. We had our pre-construction meeting where we aligned on everything outlined in the proposal and I got to meet everyone. The work started the following Monday where the absolute STAR of the show, Matt, came to work. Having Matt in our home was truly like having a friend over - he was so professional, kind, funny, personable and incredibly talented at what he does. He was always on time, spent time with our dog and even brought treats for him each day. Matt would start each morning by giving me a rundown of what was on the schedule, and he was so patient answering my many questions. He really ensured that everything was done well and right the first time. Matt paid such close attention to detail and noticed things that I otherwise wouldn't have and brought them to my attention to talk me through it. He exceeded every single one of our expectations. On his last day here, I was so sad to see him go! I'm definitely going to miss having him around - until the next project that is. Schafer Brothers was absolutely INCREDIBLE to work with. Matt has been with the company for 26 years, and honestly - a company that treats its employees that well to where they stay for that long is unheard of today. I cannot wait for our next project - because there will be only one phone call I'll make. And you better believe I'll be requesting Matt specifically! Thank you again to Matt, Avery, Austin and Mitch for all of your work on our bathroom remodel. We are so so happy with the final product. **★★★★ — Denise Szubert, March 2023** > Schafer Bros. did a complete kitchen remodeling & replaced the flooring throughout pur house. The results of their hard dedicated work is amazing. It's been a year & I still love it. I absolutely recommend them for any job you may need. I couldn't in good conscience give 5 stars due to some matters that came up during my remodel, BUT, I know it was an unusual situation in part due to the pandemic & supply issues. I couldn't find any before pics but here are a couple after. I will be using them for any future remodel projects. **★★★★★ — HU-658142819, Dec. 2022** > Schafer Bros redid our deck last summer and it was great to work with them. They were communicative throughout the process, courteous while on site, and finished very quickly. The end result was everything we hoped for! **Comment from Schafer Brothers Remodeling, Inc.:** > We are very pleased to hear that you are still happy with the final result of your deck project! Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything we can assist with. **★★★★★ — tipsycomp, Dec. 2022** > Schafer Brothers did 2 jobs for me. Both jobs were excellent! I would never have anybody else do the remodeling I need. Professional and always on time. The best of everything! **Comment from Schafer Brothers Remodeling, Inc.:** > Tom, we are so pleased that you are happy with both jobs completed! Thank you for thinking of SBR for your home remodeling needs. **★★★★★ — Don and Rosemary Sanders, Aug. 2021** > Schafer Brothers Remodeling has just completed a tear down and remodel/rebuild of our deck. Out went a very, very tired 30 year old cedar deck and in came a slightly redesigned no maintenance composite deck. It has exceeded our expectations in every way! Project manager Lee and crew were very easy to work with, very professional and thoroughly explained each step along the way. We were always advised if there was going to be a delay in receiving materials…which is very common these days due to Covid. Lee went out of his way to make sure everything was just the way we wanted it…and then some. The approx 2-1/2 weeks they were here were some of the hottest days of the entire summer so far. Numerous bags of cement were hand mixed and poured on a day of triple digits heat index. We have nothing but positive words for the employees, craftsmen and of course the beautiful finished product created by SBR. We heartily recommend SBR. **Comment from Schafer Brothers Remodeling, Inc.:** > Mr. & Mrs. Sanders, thank you so much for the online review! We are so happy that you are loving your new deck! Please, don't hesitate to reach out in the future if you ever need anything! **★★★★★ — Robert Baker, April 2021** > A major remodeling project was performed on our townhouse by Schafer Brothers Remodeling and the outcome exceeded our fondest dreams. Avery Schafer told us that they would knock our socks off and they did just that. The lead on this project, Daniel, was very professional and committed to performing the work to the highest level of quality possible. In the future when we have a project to be performed we will definitely call on the Schafer Brothers. **★★★★★ — HU-87623400, March 2021** > Schafer Brothers remodeled our kitchen. The time they took to plan our project assured us that details were going to be correct and the work would be done in a timely fashion. This job was a remodel "down to the studs" and reworking of the floor plan including the addition of a first floor laundry room. Their crew was at our home on a daily basis and progress was always on time. The remodel was scheduled for 4 weeks at the maximum and it was finished in 3 1/2. They even mounted , wired and connected the new TV. Professional planning and execution. There were a couple of minor issues but they took care of them immediately. Their crew of contractors were all outstanding! If you want it planned and done right, call Schafer Brothers. ## Selected projects - [3 Seasons Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/3-seasons-room-pj-vj~3448192) - Location: Trout Valley, IL - Photos: 9 - [Multi-functional Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/multi-functional-kitchen-pj-vj~5495598) - Location: Crystal Lake, IL - Photos: 5 - [Onyx Shower & Free-Standing Tub](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/onyx-shower-and-free-standing-tub-pj-vj~6557771) - Location: Algonquin, IL - Photos: 14 - [Island to Feast](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/island-to-feast-pj-vj~6557763) - Location: Lake in the Hills, IL - Photos: 8 - [Home Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-addition-pj-vj~5495147) - Location: Libertyville, IL - Photos: 4 - Description: These homeowners started planning for their addition in the winter. Come the spring-time they are able to enjoy it! - [Neo-angle Shower](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/neo-angle-shower-pj-vj~5495513) - Location: Crystal Lake, IL - Photos: 4 - [1200 sq.ft Deck](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1200-sq-ft-deck-pj-vj~3138163) - Location: Gurnee, IL - Photos: 7 - Description: An expansive deck that was ready for a pick me up so that's just what we did. - [Open Concept](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/open-concept-pj-vj~3131249) - Location: McHenry, IL - Photos: 8 - Description: Taking down the wall gave this space a well needed change. It opened the kitchen and dining room up to be more inviting and welcoming. - [Natural Oasis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/natural-oasis-pj-vj~2512000) - Location: Village of Lakewood, IL - Photos: 9 - Description: We at Schafer Brothers Remodeling take into consideration all the elements that will make your bathroom one-of-a-kind and unique to you! Our in-house design team will render a blueprint that covers the whole 9 yards. Everything from the backsplash color and design to the light fixture. Let us give you the dream bathroom you deserve. - [Home Sweet Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-sweet-home-pj-vj~6457515) - Location: Crystal Lake, IL - Photos: 8 - [Open Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/open-bathroom-pj-vj~6457448) - Location: Cary, IL - Photos: 8 - [Kitchen of Your Dreams](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-of-your-dreams-pj-vj~6457442) - Location: Crystal Lake, IL - Photos: 11 - [Exterior Facade Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/exterior-facade-remodel-pj-vj~5892631) - Location: Lake Zurich, IL - Photos: 13 - [Master Bathroom & Closet to Envy](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bathroom-and-closet-to-envy-pj-vj~5816652) - Location: Woodstock, IL - Photos: 12 - [Whole House Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whole-house-remodel-pj-vj~5495029) - Location: Crystal Lake, IL - Photos: 26 - [Basement Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/basement-bathroom-pj-vj~5495613) - Location: Cary, IL - Photos: 8 - [Chair Lift](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chair-lift-pj-vj~5495556) - Location: Barrington, IL - Photos: 4 - [Master Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~5495312) - Location: Marengo, IL - Photos: 9 - [Kitchen & Dining Area](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-and-dining-area-pj-vj~5495129) - Location: Crystal Lake, IL - Photos: 8 - [Spacious Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spacious-kitchen-pj-vj~5495093) - Location: Crystal Lake, IL - Photos: 7 [See all 26 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/schafer-brothers-remodeling-inc-pfvwus-pf~1385521354) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/116571778/list/wish-list) — 10 ideas - [billschafer58's Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70456987/list/billschafer58-s-ideas) — 4 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/chuckkeeler1) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-28.*