Kitchen remodel from start to finish — cabinets, quartz counters, backsplash, new sink and faucet. They kept the project on schedule and the final result is exactly what we wanted.
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Handyman & Home Remodeling in Marengo, IL
25 minutes from our Crystal Lake shop. Same-week scheduling.
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Handyman in Marengo
12 things we do every week.
Flat-rate pricing on most jobs. Two-hour minimum, $170. Same-week scheduling on most calls.
Handyman
Drywall Repair
Holes, cracks, nail pops, and water-damaged drywall patched and finished.
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Painting
Interior rooms, exterior touch-ups, trim, and deck refinishing. Prep first, paint second.
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TV Mounting & Wall Hanging
TVs hung level on studs, pictures and shelves anchored, cords hidden in the wall.
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Furniture Assembly
Flat-pack furniture, office equipment, and exercise gear assembled and placed where you want it.
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Doors, Windows & Hardware
Interior and exterior doors, storm doors, locksets, weatherstripping, single-window repair.
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Minor Plumbing
Fixture-level plumbing — faucets, toilets, garbage disposals, shut-off valves, supply lines. No main-line, no gas, no permits.
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Minor Electrical & Smart Home
Device-level electrical — outlets, switches, fixtures, fans, smoke detectors, smart-home gear. No panel work, no new circuits.
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Carpentry & Trim
Trim, baseboards, crown molding, custom shelving, rot and subfloor repair, beam install.
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Gutters & Exterior
Gutter cleaning and repair, siding patches, exterior maintenance, small roof-leak chasing.
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Aging-in-Place Safety
Grab bars into blocking, lever handles, threshold ramps, comfort-height fixtures, 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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Deck Repair & Refinishing
Board replacement, railing repair, stair rebuilds, full deck refinishing — clean, sand, stain, seal.
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Bigger projects we take on.
Free in-home estimate, written scope, fixed bid. One crew, one point of contact start to finish.
Kitchen Remodeling
Full kitchen remodels — cabinets, countertops, flooring, lighting, and layout changes.
$35K–$120K typical · 6–12 weeks typical
Bathroom Remodeling
Full bath remodels, shower replacements, and primary bath upgrades.
$18K–$55K typical · 3–6 weeks typical
Basement Finishing
Unfinished basements turned into family rooms, bedrooms, baths, and home offices.
$30K–$95K typical · 6–10 weeks typical
Additions
Room additions, second-story bump-outs, and sunroom builds.
$80K–$350K typical · 3–6 months typical
Whole-Home Remodeling
Multi-room renovations and full-gut remodels for homes that need more than one room touched.
$120K–$500K typical · 4–9 months typical
Outdoor Living
Decks, patios, three-season rooms, pergolas, and outdoor kitchens.
$20K–$90K typical · 3–8 weeks typical
Field work
Recent jobs near Marengo.
We're new to running jobs in Marengo specifically. Photos below are from neighboring cities — same crew, same scope.
About Marengo
Marengo homes — what we see most.
Marengo is smaller, older, and more rural than the other McHenry County cities. Pre-1950 housing dominates — farmhouses, brick foursquares, downtown bungalows. Plaster walls, old wood trim, original windows, and well-and-septic mechanicals on the rural lots. Newer construction is limited and concentrated near Route 23 and the I-90 interchange.
Marengo is 25 minutes from our shop and represents the western edge of our regular service area. We don't get there as often as the closer cities, but we work there in batches when scheduling allows.
Neighborhoods we work in
downtown Marengo · Marengo Park · rural Route 23 corridor
From Marengo customers
What Marengo homeowners say.
Logistics
How fast we get to Marengo.
Drive time from HQ
25 minutes
From 135 Erick St Unit F, Crystal Lake, IL.
ZIP codes covered
60152
McHenry County, IL.
Honest scope
What we won't take on.
If your job needs a licensed trade or a specialist we don't run, we'll tell you and refer someone who does it well.
- HVAC system installs and major repairs
- Septic and well systems
- Whole-house re-piping, gas lines, water heater install
- Electrical panel upgrades and new circuits
- Roof replacement and tear-offs
- Tree removal or trimming
Frequently asked — Marengo
Are you set up for rural homes on well and septic?
Yes. We work around well-and-septic systems but don't touch the well pump or the septic itself. Fixture-level plumbing inside the house is the same as a city-water home.
Do you handle the older downtown housing stock?
Yes. Pre-1950 Marengo homes have plaster walls, old wood trim, and original electrical. We do plaster patches (different compound than drywall mud), match historic trim profiles where possible, and work around the older systems.
Is the drive cost reflected in the price?
Marengo is 25 minutes out — we don't charge a separate trip fee, but we do batch our visits when we can to keep costs reasonable. Scheduling may be 1–2 weeks out for non-urgent work.
Can you handle outdoor work in winter?
Most outdoor jobs in Marengo wait until spring — the rural exposure means more weather-sensitive scheduling. Inside work is year-round.
How long is the drive?
About 25 minutes via Route 23.
Nearby
Cities near Marengo we serve.
Ready to schedule in Marengo?
Call or send a quote request. We confirm scheduling the same business day.