Reviews of local pros in Forest Park, Illinois

We hired Sonin Construction to replace woodwork on our balconies in our condo association. We feel that the work was excellent on time and very professional. Nelson was easy to get a hold of and he always took the time to answer all of our questions. Thank you!

I highly recommend Nelson Ameer at Sonin Construction. He recently completed a complete bathroom remodel in our Oak Park residence. We are very pleased with the results in terms of the design and functionality. He communicated with us very well and kept us up-to-date and didn’t make it any more complicated than what it needs to be. Nelson took our designs and concepts and made some good design and construction recommendations. Price was competitive and half of one bidder who wanted to make the project more complicated than it needed to be. Project was completed on schedule

My experience with Nelson at Sonin was negative and is based on only working with Nelson to the point of contract and not the work itself. The first thing I’ll point out is that on these review sites you’ll see 100% of the reviews give 5 stars and that is because in Nelson’s contract none of his clients can leave a public review less than 5 stars. Keep that in mind as you’re evaluating him. I did not sign the contract, so I am free to leave my truthful story.

I received several quotes from contractors and from the short meeting with Nelson thought he’d be the best to do the work but his price was a little high. We discussed and he matched the next closest quote and I told him I wanted to move forward. He had a 17-page contract that I began reviewing. Through reading the document I realized there were many cost unknowns like who is buying building materials, who’s buying paint, etc. When he came out for the quote, he mentioned he would buy these things and gave me a list (not in the contract) of what I would be responsible to buy. Since this was a 17-page document it clearly said he wouldn’t be liable for any additional cost not mentioned so I wanted to clarify this before signing. Just as I began asking these specific questions to him over the phone he abruptly (after confirming he was able to talk freely) said he had to go and would call me back. That was the last time I heard from Nelson because he never called me back. In the following days I sent him a several text messages and have been unable to contact him. We ended up signing with a different contractor.

In my opinion, Nelson is going to get you to sign a contract at any rate you’re happy with and then creep in additional cost throughout the process. When I asked a few clarifying questions it brought this to light and he went running for the door. I would be very cautious signing a contract with him knowing this is how he may operate.

Great Experience getting a back deck added on. Nelson was quick and communicative. He stopped in multiple times a day to confer with the subs who were also very professional. Was able to understand my vision for the space and even had few great ideas of his own we ended up implementing. Construction went non-stop until the job was completed, and he even came by a few weeks after to make sure everything was settling correctly and made a few adjustments. Would absolutely use Sonin again.

Working in real estate development, I’ve had a lot of interaction with contractors. Sonin Construction is by far one of the best! Nelson, the owner of Sonin, provided me with a quote for replacement of my back deck. His bid came in lower than two others I had received. Even better, he was able to start the job within two days. I had a beautiful new deck installed within four days of receiving an estimate. Nelson is local (Oak Park area) which is a plus in case there are any unexpected issues. I will definitely hire Sonin for future projects - you should, too!!

Absolutely fantastic work by Sonin Construction! They put in a new support beam to open up our living room, dining room, and kitchen for an open concept. They also extended our hardwood floors into the kitchen and refinished all of our hardwood floors on the first floor, including a few repair spots. Everything looks amazing! Nelson and his team even worked through the holiday to be finished before we moved in. Nelson is always prompt to reply and very easy to work with. Looking forward to using Sonin Construction again in the future!

Our flat roof developed a leak. Sonin constructed a deck on the roof 2 years ago. We asked several times for them to come look at it. Morgan reminded me that the work was out of warranty, and we would have to pay for any repairs. We okayed that, and were told Nelson would come to look at the issue. Still no follow through.

We recently did a gut renovation of a bathroom with Sonin and we had a marvelous experience. Nelson and Morgan made the process very straightforward and were very clear in their communication, cost estimate, and expected timelines.

The crew was great and worked hard to make our vision come to life. They kept the rest of the home clean and showed true craftsmanship on the job.

The final outcome is amazing and we are so happy that we went with Sonin. They are going to be our number one option for contractors/builders going forward.

I’m so glad we went with Sonin to redo our main floor bathroom! We changed the existing layout and updated everything - tile, vanity, fixtures, etc. They did a great job! They were super responsive and worked quickly and efficiently. Their cost felt really reasonable, especially for how great the final product is. I would definitely recommend Sonin, and we would definitely use them for any future projects.

Sonin (Nelson and his crew) did an awesome job in remodeling our house, originally build 100 years ago. The scope of our project included redoing all siding, re-design of main entrance, changing windows, painting inside, and fixing ceilings since we also updated lights in the house, and removing all big bushes in front and back yard. All was done in around 4 weeks (which was less than planned) with multiple teams working at the same time, but all coordinated for not affecting other team’s work. Everything was within planned budget, which gave us margin to solve couple issues found during the project since this is an old house.
Nelson was with us the entire team, giving lots of ideas about the design, and materials to use considering our personal taste, preferences, and budget. He always kept a straight and open communication and we always felt protected, and didn’t have to deal directly with other contractors involved. The result was just amazing and we highly recommend.
Thanks Sonin!

Sonin Construction built an open air front porch and an enclosed, heated rear porch for our home. Nelson, the owner, has excellent craftsman and workers on his staff. They take pride in their work and are courteous. Nelson does a great job coordinating with the City of Chicago for permit inspections, which due to the City's backlog on available inspection dates, can normally really slow down the execution of a project. We were fortunate to have our project finished and complete as soon as it was. We think the value for the money was great, with much attention to detail. In addition, we had a few out of scope additions to our contract, or change orders, and we always felt that Nelson gave us a fair price estimate for these add-ons. In the past, we've experienced many other contractors who jack up these change order requests quite a bit. We'd highly recommend Sonin Construction for home reconstruction of any type.

My husband and I have been remodeling our home for the last 2 years and during that time we have used 5 different crews to complete the work. Why you ask? Because the first 4 were a nightmare. Working with that number of crews you come in contact with all kinds, and I mean all kinds (the kinds that give you nightmares, result in tears and wasted time and money.) Needless to say when we thought of finally finishing our first floor remodel that included ripping up our floor, replacing doors and trim, redoing a bathroom and laundry room and updating the old plumbing, I accepted that this would probably be as painful as all the others.
I am here to report not so.
Nelson came out to the house 3 times to walk thru and provide a quote. I had already purchased about 90% of the materials needed for the job, and he was very accommodating. I could sense that he "got" the vision and was down.
Once we got going his crew was *one time * *reasonably clean * and *incredibly nice*. Nelson made every attempt to communicate what the plan was for the week and 9 times out of 10 that's what happened. For those that have been doing remodels you know that is not the norm. The few bumps we hit, Nelson rolled with and made every effort to correct, or be flexible around without upset or change orders. Example, Jesus, who was doing the tile, laid the tile in the wrong pattern on an accent wall. After mentioning it, Jesus came back the next day and rapidly relaid the tile, without any hurt feelings or issues.
Let's just say, I feel beyond lucky to have found Nelson and his crew. They made the final leg of our remodel journey as easy and painless as one could hope for.

We recently had our bathroom floor replaced, and we couldn't be happier with the results! From beginning to end, Nelson and his team were professional, punctual, and communicative.

Highly recommend to anyone looking for quality home renovations!

We loved working with Sonin Construction for our home remodeling project. All the rooms turned out beautifully (added a bathroom and bedroom in basement, remodeled powder room, added exterior door, moved closet in bedroom). The team at Sonin Construction is responsive and easy to work with. My wife and I both appreciated how everyone we met (plumbers, electricians, tiling, and general work crew) was more than happy to explain what was going on, options, or troubleshoot issues with us.

All the horror stories we heard about potential issues with construction projects had us so nervous but we never ran into any of those problems with Sonin Construction. While it is not exactly fun to have work on your house, we really did have fun working on this project with everyone there and they are all just great people to work with. Highly recommended!

Sonin Construction did an amazing job renovating and remodeling our house. The entire first floor was remodeled - changed the format of the floor plan, renovated and remodeled the bathrooms and the kitchen, electrical and plumbing, and installed new windows. My wife and I are extremely happy with the results and outcome. As a designer, I am very particular when it comes to the quality of work and the details. Sonin Construction did not disappoint. Nelson (the owner) is super responsive, knowledgable, and trustworthy. We plan on using Sonin Construction to redo our Master En Suite Bathroom in the future.

Sonic construction completed an entire renovation of the first floor of our house including one downstairs bathroom, one upstairs bathroom and converting a closet to a laundry room. Nelson at Sonin was great to work with and super responsive throughout the whole process. He and the team delivered on everything we asked for and on time. I highly recommend!

We were really happy with the work Sonin Construction did on our 100+ year old home! We needed a complete second floor remodel, including expanding a half bath into the full dormer space and finishing a very large unfinished attic space. Nelson was always responsive, and his workers always showed up, which goes a long way! Their attention to detail was really appreciated, and they happily did the work according to our preferences and wishes. Would absolutely hire them again and recommend them in a heartbeat.

We hired Sonin Construction to remodel our kitchen and convert our first floor into an open floorplan, which required taking out a load-bearing wall. Nelson and his team were wonderful to work with. They went above and beyond to ensure that everything went along smoothly. This was a big, complicated project that required lots of patience and attention to detail. Nelson and his team worked extremely hard to make sure that it turned out just as we had imagined. Nelson is trustworthy, reliable and knowledgeable. We highly recommend working with him and his team if you're planning on doing any sort of home improvement project. We finally have our dream home thanks to Nelson & the entire Sonin Construction team. We couldn't be happier and can't wait to work with Nelson and his team in the future!

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Great! Thourough a pleasure to work with Great job

Ardian you did a great job thanks a lot !