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Room Additions & ADUs

Expand your home with a custom room addition or ADU designed to complement your home’s architecture & character.

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Attics & Basements

We have extensive experience finishing basements and attics – adding value and functional space to your home.

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Kitchens

We offer complete kitchen remodeling services – simple updates to custom cabinets and major renovations.

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Bathrooms

We provide expert advice and craftsmanship for your bathroom projects.

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Doors &Windows

We take your home’s style, efficiency needs, budget, and long-term performance into consideration to help create a finished look that improves comfort, curb appeal, and function.

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Trex Decks & Porches

We are certified Trex Pro deck builders; we can transform your backyard into an all-weather, hassle-free haven.

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 John McLean 
 
 
 
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2.5 years ago our basement flooded the day before we moved in. As a first time homeowner it was an uphill battle.  After we replaced the sewer line, installed drain tile, and got the rotting supports replaced we had finally resolved the flooding problems. However, there was no desire, and frankly no Reason, to celebrate.

The basement was now mangled. Dust from the unfinished concrete was visibly building up on the filters. This was merely the Battle of Helm's Deep part of our journey with much more to go. We began planning how we wanted to (re)finish the basement, called the number for Marion Street Services, and talked to Tony. He came at the first light on the first day with a few other members of his team to look at our situation. They took the time to fully inspect the basement, not just the few things we mentioned. They listened to what we had been through and were empathetic throughout. Within a few days they sent over an extremely in-depth itemized list of estimates for anything we could have wanted. Instead of playing whack-a-mole with problems as they popped up, we now had a checklist with details and rough costs. This was so immensely helpful and allowed us to put together a longer term plan, figure out which parts were cheaper than we thought, which were more expensive and worth DIY-ing.

We decided to proceed with finishing the basement floor, for which epoxy was recommended. They connected us with Jim from The Garage Store who came out WITH the Marion team and they used a laser level to see where the ground rose and sank, finding differences of over 3 inches in some areas. Instead of just pouring epoxy and calling it a day they came up with a plan to grind down the high points and trowel in material at the low points so we could have a more usable and enjoyable space at the end of the day. Kierra with Marion Street Services took care of the communication with Jim from there, and forwarded me their estimate which was more than fair. She worked with The Garage Store to schedule the work, facilitated the communication on color and timeline, made payments simple with an online link, and checked in on the progress throughout the work.

I couldn't be more happy with how the floor turned out. I put a few before and after photos next to each other to show just how wild the difference is. The floor is more level, the finish is spread evenly flush with all edges and even around the difficult plumbing, furnace, and framing.

If you have a little, or a lot of work you need to get done, do yourself a favor and get help. I spent a lot of time searching for plumbers, electricians, architects, structural engineers, the list goes on and on. Multiply that by at least two if you are looking to compare opinions and estimates. I wish I had found Marion Street Services much sooner. I have a few things I am finishing on my own, but am going to need a lot of help in the months to come. When I do, Marion Street Services will be the first number I dial, because it truly feels like you have Tony and the rest of the team in your corner.

I'll admit the LOTR reference was dramatic, but that last photo is my wife's and my first shoe-less steps in our basement in two and a half years of living here. Whatever situation you are in, you don't gotta face it alone. Marion Street Services are as honest as they come. They are there to help, not to shake you down for as much as they can. Do yourself a favor, or do your FUTURE self a favor, and just give them a call. You won't regret it.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 David Richmond 
 
 
 
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It's rare to find a general contractor focused on building long-term relationships, but that's Marion Street Services. From the moment we first met for a free, honest consultation before we purchased our property in Oak Park, Tony and his team have focused on addressing our needs, not making the quick sale or issuing easy promises. Their work quality is excellent, they stick to schedules with a full-time team of qualified professionals, and their communication is top-notch. Marion Street Services will continue to be a reliable partner for our projects in Oak Park, always listening to our needs and offering appropriate solutions. Highly recommend for any home renovation or repair work.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Jamie Ericson 
 
 
 
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I would 100% work with Marion Street Services again! They helped us build out our new bookstore space, adjusting plans to deal with the quirks of the building and paying attention to the smallest details. We love how it turned out!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Mike Berg 
 
 
 
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Tony is knowledgable, helpful, honest, professional... everything you look for when dealing with projects for your home. Highly recommended!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 JJ 
 
 
 
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Just delighted with the work MSS did for us, especially enclosing the landing over my back deck and building a little “catio” for my cats.  Frankly, it didn’t need to be as great as it is, but I love the craftsmanship and attention to detail.  (So do my neighbors, lol!) Communication was excellent and work was done efficiently.  Everyone was both friendly and professional.  I look forward to working with MSS on all my home projects, and highly recommend them!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Katelyn Capri Zenie 
 
 
 
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Tony and his team were VERY trustworthy, on time, and really kind. The whole process was so smooth and wonderful working with them and the projects I had done look amazing. very happy with them and will book again!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 marc noel 
 
 
 
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A straightforward and honest approach to home improvement. To paraphrase, they’re not in the business of spending your money aimlessly.
I was interested in doing some home improvement to sell a property. They recommended a more frugal option that will save 10s of thousands of dollars.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Rachel Farr 
 
 
 
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Marion Steet Services has been the best experience I have ever had working with contractors. They have been professional, patient and easy to communicate with. My particular situation was complicated and they managed to make a difficult situation much more bearable. I would absolutely recommend their services (and have!) for any remodel, etc.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Corinne Boyles 
 
 
 
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The Marion Street team is so wonderful to work with. We had them put our basement back together after it flooded and the outcome is even better than we could have expected. Tony and Evan were so responsive and even came over on a weekend when we had an issue we needed their help fixing. Can’t say enough about how great they were to work with. Love love love these folks and how they take care of their clients.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Dan Landsman 
 
 
 
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Using Marion Street Services for our powder room remodel was the best choice and experience we’ve had remodeling. Tony, Evan, and the team who worked at our house were all professional, performed the work as expected, established a timeline and stuck to it, and were responsive when any questions arose. We will be using them for additional remodeling / update work that our home needs. Highly recommend them for any remodeling that you might need.