The below Chicago-based vendors are ones that I have worked with throughout my years in the industry or ones that my clients have had good experiences with. In my opinion, they offer the best possible combination of service, communication, pricing, and quality workmanship. That does not mean they are perfect, though! Response times will probably be slower than you want, and bids may require follow-up on your end. I recommend you do your own due diligence on each of these vendors.
Furnace and AC Servicing and Replacement
Cold V Heat
(708) 420-7785
Foundation Crack Repairs and Basement Waterproofing
US Waterproofing
https://www.uswaterproofing.com/
Appliance Repairs
Cold V Heat
(708) 420-7785
Window Repair and Replacement
Certified Windows
(773) 772-7470
certifiedwindow@sbcglobal.net
Hot Water Heater Replacement
Cold V Heat
(708) 420-7785
All of the plumbers below also offer this service.
Plumbing
Apex Plumbing and Sewer
773-477-7714
office@apexplumbingchicago.com
Splash Plumber
(312) 890-2390
Electrician
Ty Trier
773-619-8153
General Handy Work
Fix It People
(312) 898-9300
Sewer Repairs
(including rodding and catch basin cleaning)
Madden Sewer and Drain Inc
(773) 588-7534
Maddensewer@gmail.com
Tuckpointing and Masonry Work
AAA1
(773) 622-7300
Royal Flush Tuckpointing, Inc.
773-656-7643
Roofing
Galewood Roofing
(708) 452-7900
tasha@galewood.com
Tan’s Quality Roofing
(773) 685-0010
Locksmith
Amazing Lock Service Inc
(773) 974-6583
Amazinglockservice@yahoo.com
Exterminator
Rose Pest Control
Wildlife Removal
Critter Control
1-855-552-0276
Boiler Servicing and Replacement
William Stoker & Heating Co.
(773) 549-7997
Service@stokerheating.com
Wood Porch Repairs and Construction
Framar Porches
(773) 736-8918
framarporches@gmail.com
Building Trash and Recycling Service
Republic Services
773-579-3600
Garage Door Repairs and Replacement
Allied Garage Door, Inc
Fireplace Install, Maintenance, and Cleaning
American Heritage Fireplace
1-800-422-5647
service@amherfire.com
Bathtub Refinishing
Ugly Tub, Inc
773-202-0603
Junk Removal and Haul Away Service
Red’s Hauling Service
773-616-0979
redshaulingservices@yahoo.com
Fire and Flood Restoration Services
911 Restoration
(773) 231-7275
Duct and Dyer Vent Cleaning
Mister Natural Services
630-980-7571
Fencing
Evanston Fencing Co.
773-997-9442
Landscaping
Native Landscaping
Red Stem
773-454-4800
Tree Services
Davey Tree
(tree maintenance)
iTrees
(purchasing trees)
Painting and Drywall
Big League Painting
1-847-791-4551
Fine Painting, Inc.
312-618-5907
Custom Carpentry Work
Tristian
1-312-852-6888
Wallpaper Install
Agnes Gramm
312-498-1359