Clear scope
We confirm what is—and is not—included before the work starts.
Handyman, remodeling, and decks in Crystal Lake
From small repairs to new decks and whole-home remodeling. Built solid.
We handle handyman punch lists, new deck construction, and kitchen, bathroom, basement, and whole-home remodeling. Smaller repairs start with a task list; decks and remodeling get a dedicated planning and construction process.
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Choose the right project path
Which project path fits?
Handyman
Repairs, installs, and punch lists
Send the task list and photos for a quote or defined visit.
Remodeling
Single-room, full-gut, and whole-home remodels
Start with the property and desired outcome for a scope review.
Decks
New decks and full replacements
Start with the property, layout, material direction, and desired use.
5.0 on Google7 Google reviews
25 years hands-onRepair and remodeling experience
Crystal Lake basedA real local team you can call
Scope and terms in writingKnow what happens before work starts
Most-requested work
Small jobs deserve a professional finish.
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Drywall Repair
Holes, cracks, nail pops, and water-damaged drywall patched and finished.
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TV Mounting & Wall Hanging
TVs hung level on studs, pictures and shelves anchored, with safe surface cord management.
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Doors, Windows & Hardware
Interior and exterior doors, storm doors, locksets, weatherstripping, single-window repair.
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Carpentry & Trim
Trim, baseboards, crown molding, casing, custom shelving, built-ins, and non-structural rot repair.
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Aging-in-Place Safety
Grab bars into blocking, lever handles, threshold ramps, handrails, and practical fall-prevention upgrades.
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Tile & Caulk
Re-grouting, single-tile replacement, bath and kitchen caulking, mildew remediation on grout lines.
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Every home and task list is different. Send photos and the complete scope for a free estimate—no generic online price list.
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.
Send the whole list of loose ends that have been bothering you. We will sort it into one visit, a second phase, or the right specialist and provide a free estimate for the appropriate scope.
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.
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Show us the scope
Send the task list or remodeling outcome, your city, and photos. We ask useful questions before anyone drives out.
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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, estimate, 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.
Trust that can be checked
New company. Experienced hands. Proof that grows one job at a time.
Seven Google reviews is a start, not a victory lap. All seven are five stars. Behind the new name is 25 years of hands-on repair and remodeling experience, nearly two decades running local home-service businesses, and a process you can judge before hiring us.
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A project-specific estimate based on the work, materials, access, and existing conditions.
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.
Tim first hired Josh to remodel an investment property. One project became the next, and the working relationship grew from a simple reason: Josh knew how to diagnose the problem, build the right fix, and be straight about what the job needed.
Josh brings 25 years in the field. He started in handyman work, installed windows and shower doors, learned under a full-service remodeler, and spent more than a decade running his own remodeling company. Tim has run Northern Illinois home-service businesses since 2008, building the customer service, scheduling, finance, and operating systems behind the work.
Built Solid joins those two lanes: a remodeler's field judgment with an operator's follow-through. Tim runs the office and keeps communication moving. Josh leads the field and the scope. The standard is the same on a repair or a full remodel: understand it, explain it, and build it solid.
Josh · Field
Repair, carpentry, remodeling, and jobsite judgment.
Tim · Operations
Communication, scheduling, planning, and accountability.
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.
Are estimates free?
Yes. Send the complete task list, photos, location, and product details when relevant. We review the actual scope and provide an estimate at no charge.
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.