--- title: "JAR LLC — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/jar-llc-pfvwus-pf~436376746 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~436376746.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "JAR LLC" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/d5b3e9d800bb99e2_7691-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Chicago, Illinois 60035, United States" latitude: 42.1794 longitude: -87.8059 phone: "(847) 926-9476" website: http://www.jar.pro rating: 4.9 review_count: 92 best_of_houzz_awards: 13 followers: 212 last_updated: 2026-09-24 --- # JAR LLC Original Houzz profile: [JAR LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/jar-llc-pfvwus-pf~436376746) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Chicago, IL - **Serves:** Chicago, Evanston, Des Plaines, Glenview, Northbrook, Highland Park, Wilmette, Morton Grove, Libertyville, Lake Forest, Deerfield, Winnetka, Glencoe, Long Grove, Lincolnshire, Lake Bluff, Northfield, Kenilworth, Knollwood, Bannockburn, Fort Sheridan, Lake Shore East, Lincoln Park, Old Town, River West, The Gold Coast, The Loop - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (92 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 13 awards (2014–2026), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - High-end - Offers Custom Work For over two decades, we have been dedicated to transforming homes across Chicago’s prestigious Gold Coast and North Shore. We take pride in ensuring every detail reflects your unique taste and style with unparalleled craftsmanship and elegance. From ground-up construction to complete renovations, JAR LLC offers an exquisite range of services tailored to enhance every facet of your home. Our expertise spans interior and exterior painting, bespoke finishes, and comprehensive handyman and maintenance services, all executed with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to excellence. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Basement Remodeling - Home Restoration - Project Management - Green Building - Condo Gut Rehab - Exterior Painting - General Contractors - Historic Restorations - Home Maintenance - Interior Painting - New Construction ### Areas Served - Chicago - Evanston - Des Plaines - Glenview - Northbrook - Highland Park - Wilmette - Morton Grove - Libertyville - Lake Forest - Deerfield - Winnetka - Glencoe - Long Grove - Lincolnshire - Lake Bluff - Northfield - Kenilworth - Knollwood - Bannockburn - Fort Sheridan - Lake Shore East - Lincoln Park - Old Town - River West - The Gold Coast - The Loop ### Typical Job Cost $15,000 - 700,000 $15,000 - 700,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | JAR LLC | | Address | Chicago, Illinois 60035, United States | | Phone | (847) 926-9476 | | Website | http://www.jar.pro | | Followers on Houzz | 212 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — https://www.instagram.com/jar.llc/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [JAR LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/jar-llc-pfvwus-pf~436376746) - **Website:** http://www.jar.pro - **Phone:** (847) 926-9476 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - U.S. Green Building CouncilCoalition for Clean AirBetter Business Bureau Forest Friendly 500Green Office CertifiedLead-Safe Certified Firm - **Best of Houzz:** 13 awards (2014–2026), for Service, Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 92 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 4.8 - Value: 4.7 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — M Stephenson, Sept. 2026** > I was referred to JAR to remodel my condo and so glad I used them. JAR is above amazing. They are so professional so reliable. Keep you informed every step of the way and help you after the project is done. I could not recommend any other contractor the way I would recommend JAR. All of the people that I have worked with at JAR our top notch not one is not. **★★★★★ — Ross Jones and Rosann Park-Jones, Aug. 2025** > The scope of our project was to make major structural repairs and improvements based on a design provided by a structural engineer. During that project, we elected to expand the scope of work to include replacing our heating system, adding whole-house air conditioning, insulating the house, and replacing antiquated wiring. JAR did an excellent job. We were particularly impressed with their smooth coordination with the trade contractors, effective project management, communication with the homeowner, and overall quality of their work. At the end of the project, JAR completed all final punch list items to our satisfaction. **Comment from JAR LLC:** > Rosann and Ross thank you for letting JAR help you with your home needs and wants. It turned out beautiful. Enjoy, and see you soon. > > J **★★★★★ — mdgore5, July 2025** > The JAR team was wonderful to work with. The crew was always timely and extremely professional. Pawel is amazing to work with. > I am thrilled with the work they did. It required removing dry rot, replacing muntins, stripping and painting my sunroom windows. In addition the 100 year old wrought iron gate was sanded and repainted and also required some repair work that was seamlessly managed. And as old as it is it now swings open like new. The front door is now beautifully restrained with incredible attention to detail. I highly recommend the JAR group. **Comment from JAR LLC:** > Thank you MG. We are fortunate for clients like yourself. We look forward to the next project with you. **★★★★★ — HU-941637337, May 2025** > Jonathan and his staff are the height of professionalism. They are knowledgeable, They are prefessional and problem solvers. We kept finding suprises and they met the moment. They took excellent care of our home as the project progressed, even when we had to be out of town. Wouldn't do a project without them. > > The project took a disgusting 70 year old un-finished basement and turned it into a modern multi-use family room. It needed new HVAC, drainage, water, electric...everything and then some. **★★ — Tyler Perlmutter, Feb. 2025** > Not an enjoyable experience. Truthfully, felt disrespected when I thought I did everything right as the customer including always paying promptly. I am left feeling very confused by everything. **★★★★★ — Jeff, Nov. 2024** > We had JAR do the remodel of our condo in downtown Chicago. The remodel work was on a high floor and required coordination with the building staff to ensure timely delivery. It all worked out to plan. JAR was very helpful through the entire process, and the building staff also said that JAR was the easiest contractor they had ever had in the building. **Comment from JAR LLC:** > Thank you, Jeff, so pleased we could help you with this project. **★★★★★ — K Gallagher, Oct. 2024** > The JAR team was amazing. They worked hard on every detail. They were responsive to all of our requests - inside and outside of the scope of the project. Most importantly, we loved having them in our home. It was a polite, friendly, happy crew! **Comment from JAR LLC:** > Thank you K. > We had such a great experience working with you and your family as well. **★★★★★ — M Stephenson, Oct. 2024** > They are the best. They are very professional, look at every little detail and make sure it is perfect. **Comment from JAR LLC:** > Thank you. It was such a pleasure working with you and your family. **★★★★★ — Nadina Constant, Sept. 2024** > From the first time I met Jonathan, I knew that I was in good hands. He referred me to a fantastic Designer to start, and once I had my condo approved design, his firm promptly provided me with a detailed bid and scope of work. JAR Corp took the time to answer all my questions and worked with me on any areas of concern. Their back-office support is a well-oiled machine (Emily), and she attended to all the details of the project including tracking all product selection purchases with a high level of accuracy. In addition, she followed up with me and my Designer on all those tasks that required our attention or completion. > > The onsite project manager, Danny, did a great job managing the project on schedule, and he always kept me well informed of the work being performed from day to day. All the trades people were professional and respectful of my living space. They went out of their way to keep their work space dust contained and always cleaned up at the end of each work day. The quality of the craftsmanship (custom wood shelving/closets, marble tile work, painting/plastering) completed was superb. I live in an old vintage building which posed some unique plumbing challenges. JAR Corp worked with my building engineer to ensure all the work was performed up to code and in accordance with our condominium requirements. > > I think the true test of a great contractor, is how they handle a situation when things don't go as planned. In each instance, they addressed the problem with me head on and worked until it was resolved to my satisfaction. I would highly recommend JAR Corp. Their work is impeccable and the deep knowledge and expertise they bring to any home improvement project, gave me peace of mind throughout the entire process. **Comment from JAR LLC:** > Nadina, > Amazing clients make it all worth it. Thank you for the kind words. See you on the next one! **★★★★★ — Ethan Kahn, Aug. 2024** > Excellent work - very professional. Easy to work with, responsive, and on time. Very clean and responsible, I trusted them to do the work when I wasn't even home. **Comment from JAR LLC:** > Thank you Ethan for your continued confidence in JAR Corp. See you for the next project! **★★★★★ — User, June 2023** > We have worked with Jonathan and his incredible staff at JAR Corp. for 20 years at 2 different homes, but this last project was the easiest yet. We are thrilled with our new laundry room and can't praise them all enough for their professional work ethic! Everyone is so friendly, they are great communicators about scheduling, the subcontractors were on time, the workspace was kept clean--we could go on and on. We highly recommend! **★★★★★ — Craig Albert, May 2023** > We retained JAR Corp for a major 'down-to-the-studs' remodel of our 6,200 sqf high-rise apartment in Chicago. They rocked it - they are amazing to work with, did what they said they would do, was actively engaged from day 1 all the way through project completion, are extremely detail oriented, transparent and committed to the project. Chido (our foreman) and Jonathan are absolutely amazing to work with, as is the rest of their team. They attract and retain high quality vendor who match their high standards. > > If you want to build the home of your dreams, call JAR. You won't be disappointed **Comment from JAR LLC:** > Thank you so much you both were amazing to work with. Can’t wait to post the pro shots ! ## Selected projects - [Highland Park New Construction](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/highland-park-new-construction-pj-vj~6451297) - Location: Highland Park, IL - Photos: 8 - [Lakeshore Drive Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeshore-drive-condo-pj-vj~7785078) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Glenview Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glenview-addition-pj-vj~6907713) - Location: Glenview, IL - Photos: 8 - [Highland Park Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/highland-park-remodel-pj-vj~7785066) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Moraine Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/moraine-residence-pj-vj~7785088) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Lincoln Park Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lincoln-park-remodel-pj-vj~7310729) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Mid Century Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-ranch-pj-vj~6388225) - Location: Highland Park, IL - Photos: 4 - [Chicago Lakefront Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chicago-lakefront-renovation-pj-vj~2682815) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 8 - [Gold Coast Primary Suite Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gold-coast-primary-suite-renovation-pj-vj~6414335) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 8 - [Boys Town Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boys-town-remodel-pj-vj~6686369) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Chinatown Loft Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chinatown-loft-remodel-pj-vj~2512253) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 15 - Description: Chicago loft- Turned a 1 bedroom into a 2 bedroom, created 2 curb-less showers, installed linear vent-free fireplace - [Penthouse Rehab](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/penthouse-rehab-pj-vj~2975245) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 8 - [Gold Coast Condo Gut Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gold-coast-condo-gut-remodel-pj-vj~1520836) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 14 - [Glencoe Historic Renovation + Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glencoe-historic-renovation-addition-pj-vj~2195334) - Location: Glencoe, IL - Photos: 8 - [Kitchen Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~2966283) - Location: Highland Park, IL - Photos: 5 - [Private Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-pj-vj~362199) - Location: Bannockburn, IL - Photos: 3 - [Highland Park Renovation + Expansion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/highland-park-renovation-expansion-pj-vj~4456855) - Location: Highland Park, IL - Photos: 20 - [Contemporary Lakefront Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-lakefront-bathroom-pj-vj~2925952) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 1 - [Northshore Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/northshore-addition-pj-vj~2006111) - Location: Deerfield, IL - Photos: 3 - [Chicago Primary Suite Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chicago-primary-suite-remodel-pj-vj~1851370) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 6 [See all 24 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/jar-llc-pfvwus-pf~436376746) ## Community Q&A **Q: shower wall tile** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the tile on the shower wall? A: Hi I no longer have record of the exact tile name but it is from Artistic Tile in Chicago. Best of luck. **Q: shower bench resource** *(in Photo Questions)* Please share the resource for purchase of the shower bench. A: Hi, the stone is Caesarstone, I don't know the color name sorry. The wall tile is from PORCELANOSA **Q: where can I buy the elephant stool?** *(in Photo Questions)* The stool shown in the picture in the bathroom. A: Sorry, homeowners personal furniture we didn’t supply **Q: Art -sourcing** *(in Photo Questions)* Is there any info on the artwork ?? Please ? A: The painting is by John Alexander. He lives in New York His phone number is 917 714 2550. **Q: nice addition** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the sq Ft of this addition? A: Hi thank you for your inquiry, the addition is approximately 350 Square feet **Q: Where did you purchase this sink?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: I am sorry this was from clients private collection --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-24.*