Arete Renovators, Inc. — design-build remodeling in Chicago, IL (Est. 2002, 4.9 stars/128 reviews)
Igor and Davor founded Arete Renovators in 2002 alongside their father Jovo, a master carpenter. What started as a family contracting business became a full design-build firm by 2014, when the team opened a showroom and design studio at 3821 W. Montrose Ave. in Chicago’s Albany Park neighborhood. Phone: 773-683-3033. The 4.9-star average from 128 reviewers — across single-family homes, condos, and commercial spaces — is one of the stronger review profiles in the Chicago market.
Services
- Kitchen and bathroom remodeling
- Full interior home renovations for single-family homes and multifamily buildings
- High-rise condominium interior remodeling
- Commercial remodeling for offices and retail
- In-house design studio with material and finish selection
- Permit procurement and project coordination
Service area
Chicago and the surrounding Chicagoland metro area. The Albany Park design studio draws clients from across the city and near suburbs.
Why it’s on home.renovation.reviews
The design-build model at Arete is more than a marketing line — clients get a single point of contact from the initial walk-through through final punch list, with the Design and Architectural Team directly involved at each stage. A designated Project Coordinator handles day-to-day communication once construction begins. That level of structure is unusual for a residential contractor and explains the consistent 4.9-star performance across a large and varied review set.
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