Deck Renovation Previous Projects Completed for Owner: Attic Library & Office Renovation (2003) Family Room & Rear Entry Remodeling (1987) 431 N. Euclid Avenue- Oak Park, Illinois Owners: Mark and Mimi Burkland
“Bosi Construction pays attention not only to all of the details of the construction project, but also to the important intangibles that make a project go smoothly and keep an owner satisfied and secure in the knowledge that everything is going well. We always know that their crew is doing the right thing, not just the "easy" thing. When the inevitable surprise pops up on a project, they can troubleshoot it and deal with it in the most expert and expeditious fashion. Most importantly, their work always is done to the highest standards of quality. In every case, Bosi Construction makes sure that materials, supplies, inspections, and subcontractors are coordinated perfectly. They tend to every detail. Even without regard to the excellence of their work, the people at Bosi Construction are well worth whatever small savings you might realize with a lower priced contractor. We will always choose Bosi Construction first. We recommend Bosi unconditionally.” -Mark Burkland
Two-Story Addition with 1st and 2nd Floor Remodeling and New Kitchen and Master Bedroom 846 Monroe Avenue, River Forest, Illinois Owners: Scott and Michelle Springer
“My wife and I hired Bosi Construction to do a major rehab on our nearly 100-year-old home in RiverForest.The project involved redesigning and correcting a number of structural problems (not uncommon in old homes like ours) as well as digging a new basement, completely rebuilding a kitchen and adding a significant new addition.The addition included a large mudroom, full basement, an entire new master bedroom suite with closet and new bath and a large screened back porch. The project was not inexpensive.We received three bids, all of which were in a few thousand dollars of one another.We chose Bosi based on their reputation for excellent work and for being “client friendly”.We are not novices to construction.We have built two homes and have done other major rehabs.Our past experiences ranged from not so good to very good.But Bosi was in a different league.
From the very first time we met Mike Melody, our project manager, we felt in good hands.Dave Bosi and Mike gave us a detailed cost of our project.Nothing was left to chance.All contingencies were covered.When I asked Dave and Mike if this was going to be our “true” cost, they informed me that the only one capable of increasing the cost was myself, and they were true to their word.Yes, we had a few (well, maybe more than a few) change orders. But they were all elective, based on rethinking the project after some of the work had been done. Each time I asked for a price on a change order, Mike spent a day or so figuring it, and came back with a number.It was up to me to change it or not.Some changes we made, others we did not.But we never felt overcharged or underinformed. The quality of the work was excellent – truly excellent.Bosi carpenters and the subcontractors are the best in the business.Mike Melody was in touch with us nearly everyday for six months.He is a very knowledgeable man who has a wonderful knack of helping his clients understand what is being done and why.Mike never gave us any information that we didn’t trust. From the onset, we were given a plan; that is, what was to happen each and everyday for seven months.To my utter amazement, Mike was never more than a few days off for the entire length of the project.If he said the plumbers were going to be there three weeks from Wednesday for three days – they were there!And so on down the line with all his subs. In October, Mike gave us a day by day plan which stated they would be done May 14th.They finished on May 17th.Three days in seven months – pretty good! Our cost was exactly what we expected.No surprises.It has been two months since we have finished and Mike remains available every time we call him.He has responded promptly to a few odds and ends that have needed work since we finished. There may be other construction companies as good as Bosi, but I sincerely doubt if there is any better.Working with them for seven months was a pleasure.If I had another major project to do, I wouldn’t even consider using anyone but Bosi Construction. -Scott Springer
Porch Renovation & Window Replacement Previous Projects Completed for Owner: 2nd Floor Bathroom Remodel (2004) Basement Family Room, Laundry Room and Bath Remodel (2002) Attic Conversion and Addition: 2 Bedrooms and Bath (2000) 949 N. East Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois Owners: Robert and Marilyn Moore
“We have used Bosi Construction on two major remodeling jobs in our turn-of-the century house. In both cases, Bosi representatives were absolutely clear and straightforward about the design, construction, and cost options that we were facing, and incredibly good about helping us sort through what would work best for us. Plus the smaller, dedicated crews that Bosi works with, provides a guarantee of diligence and job efficiency that's very reassuring. Bosi Construction offers absolute top quality of materials, workmanship and communication throughout the process. You may pay more for Bosi, but they are worth it. I wouldn't go to anyone else. The decision to go with Bosi was for quality of result. The Bosi team cares as much about the look, feel, and solidity of the finished product as does the home owner.” -Robert Moore
2nd Floor Addition with Master Suite 1519 Clinton Place, River Forest, IL Owners: Brad and Ellen Shorser
The three adjectives/attributes that come to mind when we hear someone mention Bosi Construction are: quality of workmanship, integrity and customer focus.
From the inception of the addition to our home to its completion, Dave Bosi, his employees and subcontractors were professionals who delivered a quality job within the time promised at the contract signing while keeping any inconvenience to our daily lives at a minimum. This was no easy task considering the size of the addition, which included a second floor master bedroom suite with bath and an office over the garage. The work site was kept clean, and there was a minimal amount of dust and dirt that escaped into the existing bedrooms and bath, which we used during the project. Twelve years earlier, we put in a new kitchen, added a family room and a breakfast room and enlarged the first floor bath. That, too, was a big job, and the experience with the contractor left a lot to be desired. We certainly did not want to go through something similar this time. It was through word of mouth that we heard about Bosi Construction and the fact that we would be satisfied with the job they did and the manner in which they did it. Dave was realistic in his estimates of cost and time to complete. The final cost was within 5% of the original estimate. They broke ground as scheduled during the last week of October. As promised, the addition was roofed, sealed and heated by December 15th. The job was completed as promised by the first week of February. The punch-list for issues overlooked or in need of adjustment was short and dealt with immediately upon bringing any issue to Bosi's attention. We've been living in the new master bedroom and using the new office for more than 18 months, and it has added to the quality of our lives even more than we expected it would. If we had it to do all over again, we wouldn't change a thing, and Bosi Construction would be our choice of contractors to use. - Brad and Ellen Shorser
New Colonial Garage, Porch Renovation & Site Work Previous Projects Completed for Owner: Roof, Siding and Exterior Projects (2001) Kitchen, Entry & 2nd Floor Bedroom Addition (Shown on 1997 Kitchen Walk) 507 N. Euclid Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois Owners: Richard and Lynne Palmore
“Bosi Construction Company has Dave and the others don't. He embodies and projects just what his company’s strengths are:expertise, integrity, reliability and customer service. He has always been responsive and thorough with any project or problem.He stayed in constant communication with us during the long and difficult process of remodeling the kitchen, and kept us informed of the work plan for each day. He showed excitement and enthusiasm for the project no matter what the situation.I knew I could count on him and, by extension, his company to complete any project in a professional, timely manner.This is the "value" that motivated us to choose Bosi over other, lower priced competitors, especially with projects subsequent to the kitchen job.” -Lynne Palmore
Attic Renovation and Powder Room Remodeling Previous Projects Completed for Owner: Kitchen Remodel and Addition (1991) 950 Colombian, Oak Park, Illinois Owners: Dr. Fred and Patty Jacobs
“I've told so many people over the years how thrilled we were with the work you guys did for us. I guess that would be sort of obvious, since we've had you work in our home on two separate projects. If we hadn't been so pleased with the two-story addition you did, we never would have called you back several years later to finish off our third floor. We were very satisfied with the outcome of the work and all of your critical suggestions and ideas. We still love the new spaces you created for us.
The real reason we called you back a second time, and would call you a third and fourth time, is how wonderful you are to work with. Your company just works well. Sue in the office always made me feel like she was personally familiar with my project, and she never failed to get my questions answered as fast as possible. How she juggles all of those details so efficiently, I'll never know. And, she's always pleasant, on top of it. Mike Melody is every client's dream project supervisor. He always went above and beyond to make sure we were happy and satisfied, all along the dusty way. And, speaking of dust, Pat Bosi and Mike Olee worked as neatly as is humanly possible during the construction phases. They made the whole experience tolerable. In fact, I sort of missed them when they were all done. Dave, as the leader of the ship, your integrity and desire to do the right thing is the glue. When we called you to get a bid on our kitchen project, which would have been your third performance here, you told me you were too busy. You could have taken a deposit from me and then told me I'd have to wait. String me along. But, that just isn't your style. Once you started with our projects you worked until they were done. We never experienced the aggravation of wondering where the carpenters were. Nobody disappeared for a week here or there to squeeze in another job or two. Additionally, the way you stand by your work is admirable. I still feel like I could call you, after all this time, to have you correct something. But, guess what? There's nothing to correct! -Patty Jacobs
“As you know, we have used Bosi for many projects over the years, from a major kitchen remodeling to various house repairs.Whenever we have the chance, we recommend Bosi to people for a few reasons: First, the people who work for you really know what they are doing.We are picky people, and have always been very happy with the quality of the work you do.
We remember times when you helped us correct problems that were not dealt with by the designer or architect in a remodeling project. When we remodeled a kitchen in an old house, and when we moved some walls around to change a dining room and first floor bathroom, the work you did was very good. In other words, we know that we can count on you to deal with everything from structural problems in a house to beautiful finishing work.
Second, every single person we have met who works for your company is friendly, personable and reliable. This counts for a lot when you are doing a job in your house that takes weeks or months. Remodeling work means a certain amount of dust, of disruption to a family, and lots of decisions to be made (i.e. where do the light switches go, what kind of materials for floors, countertops, plumbing, etc.).
Working with the folks at Bosi always made it less stressful and even fun. We know a lot of people who have chosen contractors only by who gave them the lowest bid, only to pay more money later to have bad work redone!We have been lucky to have a company as good as yours to work with over these many years! -Alan & Jessie Gilbert
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