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Life is Wood

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148 Cecelia Street, Grays Lake, IL 60030
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About Life is Wood Top of Page

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Wood Is Good
Our name says it all!! We are masters at stair building and remodeling. We love creating works of art for you, working with woods and other materials and building your project!!
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In Business Since
2008
Provides Service To
Chicago, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Palatine, Evanston, Des Plaines, Oak Park, Waukegan, North Chicago... See All
Typical Business Hours (Please call to confirm)
Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Other Quick Facts
  • Warranty Offered
  • Small Jobs Welcome
  • Free Estimates
Memberships & Affiliations
  • Wood is Good Association
  • Better Business Bureau
Green Certifications
  • LEED Certification for Individuals: LEED Accredited Professional (LEEDAP)
Areas of Expertise
  • Wood and Metal Stairs and Railings
  • Custom Carpentry
  • Beautiful Cabinets and Built-Ins
Awards
  • The award my company has received is the ultimate satisfaction of creating American made service that creates a finished product that is of the highest quality.
Community Involvement
  • I'm working as hard as I can to build revenue to pay taxes in my community!
Product Brands Used
Whatever Customer wants, Herb's Choice, Whatever Customer Wants, Whatever Customer Wants, Whatever Customer Wants
How We Got Started
I chose to work in this industry because I Love The Mechanics Of It All.I love working in The Midwest because The Midwest Is The Best!.We started in this industry in 1979.We describe our business as Family owned and operated
Things You May Not Know About Me
  • Favorite Sports Team: Cubbies
  • How I Spend My Time Off: What time off?

Ratings & Reviews for Life is Wood Top of Page

Ratings 1 - 10 of 19 First | Next | Previous | Last
5.0
05/18/12
Review by Terry S. in Skokie, IL
Project: Repair Wood Stairs and Railings
You cannot beat these guys. Clean , fast, and very professional.
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4.5
03/27/12
Review by a customer in Chicago, IL
Project: Install or Replace Wood Stairs and Railings
Came up with cheaper alternatives for the project which were reflective of his experience. Very happy with the results
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5.0
01/25/12
Review by a customer in Lake Villa, IL
Project: Install or Replace Wood Stairs and Railings
Still in process of completing, but they are extremely professional and knowledgable. They were within price range.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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5.0
10/28/11
Review by Steven M. in Chicago, IL
Project: Install or Replace Wood Stairs and Railings
fair price and 5 star service
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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4.83
09/06/11
Review by Debbie M. in Glenview, IL
Project: Repair Wood Stairs and Railings
HERB WAS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND FORTHCOMING WITH INFORMATION IN ORDER TO DO THE PROJECT CORRECTLY. tHE CRAFTSMANSHIP WAS BETTER THAN i HAD EXPECTED. hE WAS ON TIME TO ALL THE APPOINTMENTS.i WOULD DEFINITELY RECCOMEND HIM TO ANYONE
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5.0
09/06/11
Review by Charles F. in Algonquin, IL
Project: Repair Wood Stairs and Railings
Herb was awesome and his work was excellent, it's nice to know that there are people out there who still care and take pride in thier work. I would not hesitate to hire him again if the need arises.
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4.5
08/10/11
Review by Lance W. in Gurnee, IL
Project: Repair Wood Stairs and Railings
herb was very efficient and i really felt like i got good quality work 2 A REASONABLE PRICE
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3.83
07/26/11
Review by Jeff T. in Grayslake, IL
Project: Install or Replace Wood Stairs and Railings
Excellent quality of work and very cordial person to deal with; however, job was delayed a couple of weeks from what was promised.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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5.0
12/02/10
Review by Neil R. in Round Lake Beach, IL
Project: Repair Wood Stairs and Railings
very good
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5.0
09/26/10
Review by a customer in Northbrook, IL
Project: Repair Wood Stairs and Railings
Herb did fabulous work! Made my very old rail post, which was badly damaged, look like new. Completed the job quickly and for a great price.
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Rating Distribution
5 Stars 17
4 Stars 2
3 Stars 0
2 Stars 0
1 Star   0

Photo Albums for Life is Wood Top of Page

Custom Stairs and Rails
5 photos. Basement To 1st floor custom stairs. Wood balusters can be replaced with Wr...
Remodel
3 photos. This house is a typical 3 bedroom ranch. We removed walls at the top and bo...
Millwork
5 photos. Walnut Wall Unit
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