Looking for Contractors in Chicago and NW Indiana

Looking for Contractors in Chicago and NW Indiana

Flipper/Rehabber · Saint John, IN · Member since 2016 · 8 posts · 2 votes

I'm in need of general contractors. I have 3 or 4 that I work with on a regular basis, but need 1 or 2 more that I can give jobs to. I have some houses that have been sitting for a few weeks that I'd like to get started right away instead of waiting on the contractors that I already have. I've run into a good problem of having too many good properties and not enough contractors.

Most of the houses that I flip are in Cook and Will County, Illinois and also do alot in NW Indiana. 

Are there any contractors on here that are looking for work or can any investors recommend some good contractors? 

Thanks in advance.

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Michael BarbariPro Member
Banker · Downers Grove, IL · Member since 2014 · 396 posts · 107 votes
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  • Flipper/Rehabber · Crown Point, IN · Member since 2009 · 482 posts · 216 votes
    10y

    Nathan,

    I live in Crown Point and my contractor is out of Griffith. He's very busy right now, but I can talk to him. He's honest, does great work and finishes on time. He's not the cheapest guy on the block, but I'm sure you know that you get what you pay for!  Let me know where you have jobs and the extent of them. he doesn't like to do gut rehabs, because they take too much time. Btw, he's licensed insured and bonded.  I can also tell you who to stay away from. It took me 3 years to get a good contractor. There's a few contractors in this area that talk a good game, but will take you to the cleaners. PM me and we can talk.

  • Michael BarbariPro Member
    Banker · Downers Grove, IL · Member since 2014 · 396 posts · 107 votes
    10y
  • Rental Property Investor · Manteno, IL · Member since 2009 · 2k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    10y

    Do you need to sell any of those will county houses? 
    I'm a big fan of will county towns - beecher, peotone, braidwood and monee any way. :-)

    I've also got a decent contractor that will free up here in November because I'm having to go on a self imposed break for awhile. 

  • Hammond, IN · Member since 2016 · 31 posts · 10 votes
    10y

    I have a few crews that are available. Let me know if we can help you out. 

  • Nino AlfanoPro Member
    Contractor · Lemont, IL · Member since 2015 · 335 posts · 76 votes
    10y
    Michael Barbari appreciate it!!
  • Real Estate Investor / Joint Venture Specialist. · Crown Point , IN · Member since 2014 · 1k+ posts · 238 votes
    10y

    @Tony Ibarra does good work! 

    I can also tell you who NOT to use haha

  • Michael BarbariPro Member
    Banker · Downers Grove, IL · Member since 2014 · 396 posts · 107 votes
    10y

    @Account Closed Do tell! You can save someone money.

  • Real Estate Investor / Joint Venture Specialist. · Crown Point , IN · Member since 2014 · 1k+ posts · 238 votes
    10y

    I am more than willing to do that through a private massage or phone call. Many Chicago contractors have bid for us and even done work that didn't pass code and our standards and we learned. 

  • Developer · Chicago, IL · Member since 2016 · 65 posts · 11 votes
    10y

    I have someone I trust completely, may have time with a week or 2 or 3 notice.

  • phoenix, AZ · Member since 2016 · 72 posts · 12 votes
    9y

    I have come across 5 contractors 

    That are DEF. Not recommended.

    The worst #1 I will name from 

    C P/valpo area is Jeremy Roberts 

    Rip off king . I D k if he is even out of  jail . Think he was in for unemployement fraud. Had a partners (receiving unemployment),who  he paid under the table .

  • Flipper · Michigan City, IN · Member since 2016 · 13 posts · 3 votes
    9y

    If you think that's bad,  wait until you see what tenants will do to you. Sorry to sound like a downer. Maybe it's a function of unfriendly judges, police, and prosecutors. 

  • Flipper · Michigan City, IN · Member since 2016 · 13 posts · 3 votes
    9y

    I am just getting back into my GC business, so I don't have all my subs lined up yet.  One I am having to take to court (NOT small claims). I will let everybody know who he is and the result of the case once it it over. 

  • Member since 2021 · 6 posts · 1 vote
    4y

    @Michelle DeWoskin can you PM me your contact please

  • Developer · Chicago, IL · Member since 2016 · 65 posts · 11 votes
    4y

    why?

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