Home Remodelers Near Joliet

“My project with D1 recently ended and I couldn’t be happier with the entire experience. Everyone I worked with from Brian in design to Mabel in architecture and to Linda in architecture design to Peter my project manager, were extremely helpful with the design process, easy to work with, and patient with me. Their Builder Trend site makes it so easy to do everything and communicate with the team. I did a first floor remodel and after interviewing many firms, I chose Design First because they thought out of the box and reconfigured my kitchen in a space I never before considered while also taking into consideration design elements I wanted to incorporate. I credit the wonderful experience I had to my project manager Peter. He is first class. Not only was this my first remodel but I’m also a first time homeowner and Peter answered every question I had, was patient when I changed my mind on windows or wanted to see other options for range hoods, and he provided great recommendations for tuck pointing that were out of the scope of our assigned project. During the demo and construction stages I was out of the country twice and Peter was always available to talk, he sent me photos and messages of the work in process to make sure I knew and was happy with what was going on. It was a relief to have this constant communication because I was able to change the shape of am arched doorway while abroad which I love. When problems or hiccups arose, as they will, Peter was straightforward, responsive, and got things done. When my range hood was blemished, Peter and Keith were the first to say it’s need to be redone and were just as unhappy as I was. Knowing that they expected the same outcome I did showed me they cared about the quality of the finished project as much as I did. Peter also took care of minor cosmetic touches and walked me through some system maintenance issues. Peter is great to work with because he is responsive, direct, friendly and easy to work with. I trust Peter and have already recommended him to a good friend. When I decide to tackle other projects I will contact D1 and Peter. Thanks so much!”

“We used Chi Renovation & Design to upgrade our bathroom. The whole process went very smoothly, and the final result is absolutely stunning. Julie, their head of design, worked with her team to turn our very vague and sometimes contradictory ideas into a gorgeous design. They chose modern, beautiful, high quality materials that will easily endure for the rest of our life in this home. Ron, Chi Renovation’s operations manager, was highly responsive to our needs during construction. He made sure we knew what to expect, listened to our feedback, and immediately addressed any concerns we brought up. The quality of work is second to none. At every stage, Chi Renovation’s talented staff showed high levels of professionalism and attention to detail. The construction crews were all experienced craftsmen who each did a phenomenal job in their area. I want to particularly shout out Derek, who installed literally hundreds of very small individual tiles in our shower with exacting precision. The finished effect is better than anything we could have hoped for. The main focus of this project was the shower, which urgently needed to be demolished and rebuilt to correct a water leak. The team at Chi Renovation & Design took that initial vision and added a custom vanity, modern new medicine cabinet, custom stone shelves and countertop, as well as top-tier lighting design to completely transform the space. We will absolutely be calling Chi Renovation & Design again for any future renovations, and 100% recommend them.”

“We remodeled our basement in 2018 with FBC and the experience was so positive that we hired them to remodel our main level when we moved into our new home in 2021. With a project of this scope it was invaluable to have the initial design meetings to incorporate our vision with the designers ideas. This was followed by subsequent design meetings to meld the two. The 3D renderings are priceless in visualizing what different options will look like. Lindsay and Katie were able to get an idea of what our style was quickly and really helped elevate our original vision. They can manipulate the 3D renderings on the spot to see what different options would look like as well. Before the construction began we were given a very detailed timeline. Anytime there were changes or delays (which I have to say were minimal, especially with the supply chain and covid obstacles) we were notified and given almost daily updates on the progress. Communication is EXCELLENT with the design team and project managers. They are well organized and detail oriented. After the project was complete we had minor things that needed to be touched up and Nick was highly responsive and got the issues taken care of quickly. We have recommended many friends who have ultimately used FBC as well for their home projects and we will continue to do so! Thank you Lindsay, Katie, Gene, Nick and countless others for being so professional, reliable and good at what you do.”