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Chicagoland, IL
Serving the greater Chicago area for over 20 years.
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Trusted home inspections across the Gulf Coast.
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- Recommended Vendors
Recommended Vendors – Illinois
🧰 General & Specialty Contractors
Blockson Sales and Construction, LLC
(Remodeling / GC – South Suburbs)
708‑314‑6727 |
Frank Garcia
(Handyman / Woodwork)
773‑759‑0712 | [email protected]
Mosqueda Maintenance
– Ramon Mosqueda
(Handyman)
708‑514‑9344 |
Bill Vanni
(Structural Engineer)
847‑816‑3816
🧱 Masonry & Foundation
Winchester Masonry
773‑703‑0599 or 805‑7892
Foundation Jacking (Structural Repairs)
630‑529‑6050
Miguel’s Tuckpoint & Roofing
– Miguel
312‑497‑1497
Paul Culkin Mason / Kip
Kip: 708‑774‑5419 |
Paul: 708‑702‑9795
🏗️ Excavation, Concrete & Asphalt
Fintan Brophy Excavation & Demolition
773‑633‑9660
Five Star Concrete & Asphalt
(Also Snow Plowing)
708‑612‑1082
All Weather Concrete Raising
(Slab Jacking)
708‑715‑0773
🏠 Home Maintenance & Services
Elmhurst Pro‑Painting and Maintenance
– Brian Dodson
773‑633‑9660
Classic Design Painting Inc. – Ray Kwilos
815‑600‑4027
Romans Carpet
(Installer)
815‑919‑0529
Guevara Carpet Cleaning
– Marco Guevara
630‑947‑4325 |
Advanced Cleaning
(Carpet, Drapery, Blinds, Rugs)
708‑479‑1599 |[email protected] | carpetdraperycleaning.com
Advanced Cleaning
(Carpet, Drapery, Blinds, Rugs)
708‑479‑1599 |[email protected] | carpetdraperycleaning.com
🔧 Plumbing, HVAC & Utilities
Kevin Connelly
(Sewer Camera & Repairs)
708‑935‑8044
Nicor Home Solutions
(Sewer Line Insurance)
877‑642‑6747
KRZ Temp Control
– Tom Krzak (HVAC)
708‑557‑1023
Camm Pipe Clear
(Water‑Line Cleaning)
708‑479‑2732
🔌 Electrical
CNK Electric
– Chris Gaidamavice
708‑833‑2196
Pefol Electric
– Pete
708‑712‑5441
🪟 Windows, Glass, Doors & More
Legacy Glass Block & Window Co.
773‑498‑4022
Doors & Windows Elite
815‑922‑8057
Window Wizards
773‑377‑8887
Squeegee Squad
(Window Cleaning)
815‑281‑3149
🛋️ Interior Services
Louvers Lane – Jonathan Bolton
(Blinds, Drapery Cleaning)
815‑577‑9797 |
louverslane.com
Dave’s Appliances
(Appliance Install/Repair)
708‑341‑5459
Zion Custom Countertops LLC
– Carlos Martinez
630‑359‑7020 |
Unique Tileworks
- Tom Jaeger (Flooring)
708‑935‑7798
Taylor Garage Door Tech Co.
708‑285‑1529
Zion Custom Countertops LLC
– Carlos Martinez
630‑359‑7020 |
🐛 Environmental & Safety
Radon Remediation Inc
– Isaak Charny
630‑544‑1830
Data Pest Control
(Termite & Pest)
708‑687‑7378
Ed Topp
(Lead Testing)
847‑322‑2647
Dave’s Asbestos
708‑351‑5155
Jaime McInerney – Critter Getter
(Critter Removal)
708‑415‑4595
🧯 Chimney & Fireplace
Ashes No Flashes
(Chimney Services)
708‑246‑2442
Recommended Vendors – Florida
🌬️ HVAC
Grace Heating & Cooling Services
(Cape Coral Area)
708‑246‑2442
🛠️ General Handyman Services
Ace Handyman Services
– Southwest Florida
941‑280‑0223
💻 Web Design & 📣 Marketing Partners
BuzzBard Digital Marketing, LLC
- Dylan Wagner (Marketing & Web Design)
941‑231-5026 |
buzzbarddm.com
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