Clear scope
We confirm what is—and is not—included before the work starts.
Handyman and home remodeling in Crystal Lake
From small repairs to whole-home remodeling. Built solid.
We handle handyman punch lists along with kitchen, bathroom, basement, and whole-home remodeling. Handyman work begins with a task list; remodeling gets a dedicated planning and construction process.
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Choose the right project path
Do you need a handyman or a remodeler?
Handyman & punch lists
Home remodeling
Based in Crystal Lake
Written workmanship terms
Most-requested work
Small jobs deserve a professional finish.
01
Drywall Repair
Holes, cracks, nail pops, and water-damaged drywall patched and finished.
From $145Details
02
TV Mounting & Wall Hanging
TVs hung level on studs, pictures and shelves anchored, with safe surface cord management.
From $185Details
03
Doors, Windows & Hardware
Interior and exterior doors, storm doors, locksets, weatherstripping, single-window repair.
From $170Details
04
Carpentry & Trim
Trim, baseboards, crown molding, casing, custom shelving, built-ins, and non-structural rot repair.
From $170Details
05
Aging-in-Place Safety
Grab bars into blocking, lever handles, threshold ramps, handrails, and practical fall-prevention upgrades.
From $145Details
06
Tile & Caulk
Re-grouting, single-tile replacement, bath and kitchen caulking, mildew remediation on grout lines.
From $95Details
Starting prices describe individual tasks. The current handyman visit minimum is two hours, or $170; we confirm the full list and price before booking.
First-class remodeling
Remodeling gets its own process.
A remodel is not a long handyman list. We start with the property, desired outcome, existing conditions, and a written project plan.
Remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling
Complete kitchen remodels, layout changes, cabinetry, countertops, flooring, and finish work.
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Bathroom Remodeling
Complete bathroom remodels, showers, tubs, tile, vanities, accessibility, and finish work.
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Basement Finishing & Remodeling
Basement finishing and remodeling for family rooms, offices, bedrooms, baths, and flexible living space.
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Whole-Home Remodeling
Multi-room renovations, full-gut remodels, and coordinated whole-home projects.
See scopeGet more done in one visit
Got a list? Let’s knock it out in one visit.
The two-hour minimum works best when you bundle the loose ends that have been bothering you. Send the whole list—we will sort it into one visit, a second phase, or the right specialist.
Send us your punch listPatch the drywall damage
Fix the sticking door
Reseal the failing bath caulk
Mount the TV and shelves
Repair loose trim
Install grab bars securely
No mystery process
From first question to a written next step.
- 01
Show us the scope
Send the task list or remodeling outcome, your city, and photos. We ask useful questions before anyone drives out.
- 02
Use the right process
Handyman work moves toward a defined quote or visit. Remodeling moves toward an on-site scope and project plan.
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Approve the written plan
Scope, pricing approach, responsibilities, and timing are documented before the agreed work begins.
Local first
Based in Crystal Lake. Serving nearby communities.
We serve homeowners in nearby communities across McHenry County and parts of Lake, Kane, and northwest Cook counties. See the cities we serve, or ask us about your address.
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Scheduling depends on the work, project length, and material availability. We confirm the timing before you commit.
The Built Solid standard
Judge the work by the standards in writing.
We do not use invented ratings or unverified project stories as a substitute for clear decisions. Judge Built Solid by the scope, communication, and project discipline you can see before work starts.
Upfront pricing
Flat rate where we can. A written range or hourly rate where we cannot.
Respect for your home
Arrival window confirmed, surfaces protected, and the work area cleaned.
Written workmanship terms
Applicable workmanship and follow-up terms are stated in the written proposal before work starts.
Two local owners
Tim answers. Josh runs the work.
Tim handles calls, scheduling, and the details that keep a job from falling through the cracks. Josh leads field work and scope. You know who is responsible before the appointment and who to call afterward.
Meet Built SolidPlanning a remodel?
Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and whole-home remodeling belong here.
Remodeling is an established Built Solid service line. Start with the property and desired outcome so the right scope, dependencies, and next step can be identified.
Handyman and remodeling questions, answered plainly.
What kind of handyman jobs do you take?
We handle drywall repairs, painting, TV and wall mounting, furniture assembly, doors and windows, finish carpentry and trim, gutters, tile and caulk, and accessibility hardware. If a project needs a specialist or permit-required trade outside our scope, we will tell you before scheduling.
Is there a minimum charge?
Most handyman visits have a two-hour minimum of $170. Bundling several small fixes into one punch-list visit is usually the best value. Larger or open-ended work is quoted before the visit or priced at the published hourly rate.
How quickly can you schedule a job?
Timing depends on the work, materials, and current schedule. We confirm the appointment and arrival window before the visit rather than promising a turnaround before the scope is reviewed.
What if my job needs a licensed trade or a permit?
Handyman visits stop at the documented handyman boundary. Remodeling projects receive a separate scope review that identifies known permit, engineering, and appropriately qualified trade dependencies and states who is responsible before affected work begins.
What remodeling projects do you take?
Remodeling is a core Built Solid service line. We take kitchen, bathroom, basement, multi-room, whole-home, and full-gut remodeling projects. Each one starts with the property, desired outcome, existing conditions, and a project-specific scope.
How is a remodel different from a handyman request?
Handyman work starts with a task list and often fits a defined visit. Remodeling starts with the desired outcome and property, then moves through an on-site scope, planning decisions, a written proposal, preconstruction, and a coordinated build.
What areas do you serve?
We are based in Crystal Lake and serve nearby communities in McHenry County and parts of Lake, Kane, and northwest Cook counties. See our service-area page for current city guides, or send us your address and project details.
Handyman work or remodeling
Ready to move the project forward?
Choose the path that fits. Send a handyman list for a quote or start a remodeling conversation around the property and outcome.