Chicago general contractor · 20 years
Kitchen and bathroom remodeling in Chicago and the suburbs
We finish what others can’t. Kitchens, bathrooms, basements and additions, planned with real estate know-how so your remodel adds value.
- 4.8 stars · 34 Google reviews
- 20 years in business
- 12-month limited warranty
- Licensed and insured
Start your project
Free estimate. We reply within one business day.
Kitchen remodeling
New layouts, cabinets, counters and lighting, built for the way you cook and live.
Bathroom remodeling
Walk-in showers, soaking tubs and tile work, with waterproofing done right underneath.
Basement finishing
Dry, warm living space with egress, insulation and bathrooms, permitted and inspected.
Home additions
More room without moving, matched to your home’s structure and style.
Exterior work
Decks, porches, patios, fences and doors that stand up to Chicago winters.
Whole-home renovation
One general contractor for every trade, from plans and permits to the final walkthrough.
Remodeling without the runaround
Most homeowners have a story about a contractor who stopped showing up. We built Home Repair Matters to be the opposite. You get one team from the walkthrough to the final punch list, a written estimate you can understand, and a reply within one business day. Because we also know Chicago real estate, we help you put your budget where it adds the most value to your home.
Our promise
We finish what others can’t
When a project stalls or another contractor walks away, we are often the team that gets the call. We treat your home like it is ours: floors covered, dust contained, the site cleaned at the end of each day. You will always know who is coming, when, and what happens next.
- Licensed and insured
- 12-month limited warranty
- Written, clear estimates
- Reply within one business day
Our process
How your remodel comes together
Step one
Call or request online
Tell us about your project by phone or with the form above. Xavier or Alexandra replies within one business day.
Step two
Walkthrough and free estimate
We visit your home, measure, talk through options and budget, and send you a clear written estimate.
Step three
We build
Permits, materials and crew are scheduled. We protect your home, keep the site clean and update you as each stage finishes.
Step four
Final walkthrough and warranty
We review every detail with you and fix anything on the punch list. Then your 12-month limited warranty begins.
The team Chicago homeowners call back
For 20 years Home Repair Matters has remodeled kitchens, bathrooms, basements and whole homes across Chicago and the suburbs. Many of our clients hire us again for the next project, and many come to us through a neighbor. Our values are simple: show up, communicate, do it right, and stand behind it.
Chicago’s general contractor for older homes
From Logan Square two-flats to Oak Park and River Forest classics, older Chicago homes need a contractor who knows what is behind the walls. We remodel kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions and exteriors in Chicago, Oak Park, Forest Park, Elmhurst, Hinsdale, La Grange, Evanston, Park Ridge, Skokie, Wilmette, Glenview and Northbrook.
What services does Home Repair Matters offer?
Kitchen and bathroom remodeling, basement finishing, home additions, exterior work such as decks, patios, porches and fences, and general contracting for whole-home renovations and pre-sale updates.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Home Repair Matters is a licensed and insured general contractor that has served Chicago and the suburbs for 20 years.
Do you offer a warranty?
Yes. Our work comes with a 12-month limited warranty, and we stand behind it after we leave.
Do you take care of permits?
Yes. When a project needs a permit, we handle it and schedule the inspections as part of the job.
How quickly will I hear back?
Within one business day. Our hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturday 8am to noon. You can also call (773) 595-2787.
Recent projects
Real Chicago homes we’ve remodeled
New home.
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Home Repair Matters
A licensed and insured Chicago general contractor with 20 years of experience.
Contact
(773) 595-2787
fix@rhomerepair.com
Serving Chicago and suburbs
Licensed and insured · Free estimates
Hours
Mon–Fri 8am–6pm
Sat 8am–12pm
Sun closed
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