Roz Recommends

My real estate service to you in Lincoln Park and the surrounding areas is not just helping you buy and sell property. It also includes recommendations to some of the areas top lenders, lawyers and inspectors.

You can reach me at 312-867-8156 or use my Contact Form to request information or schedule an appointment.

Roz's Highly Recommended List

Attorneys
Ron Kaplan	(312) 782-7666
Renee Kalman	(312) 364-0200
Michael Robbins	(312) 641-9500
Lou Levinson	(312) 346-8465
Jim Hussey	(312) 346-8770	(Burnet Title)

 

Mortgages
Perl Mortgage	Jeff Fishman	(847) 208-4990
Guaranteed Rate	Rob Wilson	(773) 290-0363
Chicago Financial Services	Alison Greco	(312) 642-7979	(312) 371-3976
M Team Financial	Danny Gore	(312) 327-3165
PHH Home Loans	Mary McElree	(312) 635-5888	(847) 770-3075

Inspectors
Inspectrum	Wm. Warden Rinehart	(773) 929-9889
Home Touch Inspection Services	Ed Wengren	(708) 828-1133
Schiffman & Associates	Jerry Schiffman	(847) 520-1761office	(847) 309-0484 cell
Buss Inspection Services	Peter Buss	(847) 516-5665
All About Homes	Michelle Teague	(312) 371-7414

Coldwell Banker Concierge
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Roz's Complete Service Providers List
This is a huge list of service providers. The list is alphabetical by service provided.

Asbestos/Lead Testing/Removal

Northern Enviromnental/Kevin               312-341-9900
A and E Services                                847-836-8175
                                      
                                      
Appliances/Electronics 
 
ABT/Ted Howard                                 847-544-2432  
ABT/John Brunner                                847-544-2612  
Saturday Audio Exchange/Andy             773-9395-4434  

Appraisers 
 
Maloney Appraisers/Kevin Maloney         773-281-6013
J.T. Leider & Assoc./Jeff Leider             773-481-5881

Architects

DMAC Architecture (Dwayne Macewen)       312-573-1237
Austin Degree                                         312-440-9850
Contemporary Space/Kruse                       312-563-1102

Attorneys (Real Estate)

Stephen Vargo                                312-236-7766
David Weininger                              312-602-4840
Peter Marx                                     773-283-8960
Rob Guzaldo                                   773-467-0800
Christopher Lentz                            312-282-7942
Michelle Laiss                                 773-755-5600
Jen Scanlan                                   773-878-4480
Shamina Taylor                               773-991-6661
Renee Norgle                                  312-372-3665 Ext. 207
Leo Rubel                                      312-346-1460
Sara McMurray                               847-636-6611
Louis Levinson                                312-346-8465
Samuel Jose Temkin                         312-930-9370
Jed Enlow                                      773-384-0368

Bathroom

Jerry Michael (Frameless Shower Doors)       773-251-0466
Max Gerber Showroom                              773-342-7600
Gail Prodromos (Bathtub Refinishing)            630-894-0300
Glazemaster (Bathtub Refinishing)/Jim)         773-392-8739

Blacktop Sealcoating

Capitol Blacktop/Gumer                           773-478-8356

Blind Cleaning

Eurosonic                                            773-278-6900

Business Card Photographer

Model Image Center/Diane  Pryde             773-348-9394

Carpeting Installation/Sales

Peerless Rug Company/Jim Peine               773-525-9034
Exposition Carpet/Mary Alice Smola           847-293-1738
Pro Source/Carol (mention Jody Haile)        312-829-8800

Carpet Cleaning

Mr. Quick Dry/Ronald Rivera                  847-321-0333
Duracell/Rob Gutsell                            773-775-9881
A Perfect Touch/John Fong                  312-719-4101
J&A Carpet Cleaners

Catering

Cook, Inc./Nancy Watson                     847-967-7283

Childproofing Services

Baby Solutions/Josh Berliant                773-755-2229

Chimney Sweep

Ashwipe Chimney Sweeps Service, Inc       (800) 274-9473

Cleaning Services

Perfect Cleaning/Elizabeth Mach               773-710-4676
Universal Janitorial/Margaret Pius              773-742-5505
Elizabeth's Cleaning Service, Inc.              847-384-0305

Closet Organization

California Closets/Todd Moss                   312-919-2941

Conservatories

Town & Country/Adam Redgwell               773-506-8000

Construction Consulting

J. Shiffman & Assoc./Jerry Shiffman         847-520-1761

Decks/Rooftops

The Porch People/Peter                       773-325-0000
Jim Gracia                                         773-858-4777

Doggie Day Care

BOW WOW Lounge/Corri Christensen       773-525-0277
Dogs Day Inn                                     773-868-4001

Electricians

Jesus Folario                                     773-213-1546
After Hours Electric/Shane Howard        773-612-2968
Chris Galvez                                      708-415-7160
Andy Ronan                                      773-293-0079
Art Ronan                                         847-341-1222
Jesus Solorio                                     773-851-7395
Farnoush Shafiee                               312-735-6398
John Nilson                                       773-339-0532

Engineers

Seymour Lepp/Structural Engineer                 773-583-1032
Moshe Calamaro/Structural Engineer              847-733-0015
Dave Pate & Sons/Raise and Stabilize bldgs     630-529-6050
Cyrus Gerami/Arch/Structural Engineer           773-655-1039

Exterminators (pest and termite inspections)

Rose Exterminators/Carlos                        773-384-3000
Tech One/Scott Kaussman                       773-538-3241

Fencework/Ironwork

Top Line Fence Co./Carlos                        773-637-21222
Fence Works/Sandy Diamond                     847-432-0900
Chicago's Finest Ironworks/Brian                773-646-4484

Fireplace & Chimney Sweep
 
Ye Olde Chimney Sweep/Jim Duffy              773-237-7070
Alhypes/Fireplace Patio & Grill/Mike Allen      773-348-9111

Floor Plans

Best Floor Plans/Jeff Davis                       773-527-2918
Craig Allen Designs/Craig                          773-525-3013

Garage/Electronic Gate work

Tim's Overhead Doors/Tim                       773-218-7893

Garden Design/Consulting

Cartwheel Gardens/Joanne Charron          773-528-4985

General Contractors/Builders

Budget Right/Dirk Hoerr                            773-507-2126 Kitchens/baths
Plomin Construction/Tom Plomin                 773-761-1899
U.S. Construction/Glen Schoenbeck            708-906-9015
Corporation X Development/Josh Randall      312-927-4300
Remodeling Experts/Jim Heaney                  773-549-5678
Hallinan Construction/Matt Hallinan             773-627-6400
David Albin                                             773-377-1708
Total Home/Peter Mueller                          773-908-7185
Jerry Construction/Jerry                            773-415-2933
Construccion en General/Felipe Morales        773-656-9372
November Contracting/Joe November           773-427-4736
Revalee Design/Jason Revalee                    312-497-2500

Gifts

mimi@homeportraitsbymimi.com 
Red Envelope.com                                   1-877-773-3683
HarryandDavid.com                                  1-800-547-3033
Ethelschocolates,com                               773-281-0029
Nutsonclark.com                                      773-549-6622
FTD.COM/GIFTIDEAS                                800-SEND-FTD
Entertain with Ease/Jodi Rosen Ablin            877-394-3273
SignatureDays.com                                

Granite/Marble

Any which Way Granite/Jerry Michael        773-251-0466
Poma Marble/Eric May                            847-678-7662
Marble House/Ibrahim Ibro                       773-671-9349

Gutters

Al's Window Cleaning & Gutters              773-973-0492

HVAC Service

Temperature Masters/Rich Barfield         847-991-4500
Sanitary Heating/Chuck Oliver               773-549-2400
Northstar HVAC                                  312-787-0781
Heannasters                                      773-777-5700
The Weathermen                                773-975-6699

Handymen

In A Pinch/Richard Misch                      312-829-7201
David Roby                                        773-486-0592
Accurate Builders/Leonardo Togneri       773-205-9973
Ralph Morelli                                      773-383-6206
Handico, Inc./Scott Mullenbach            773-862-6363
Projects Plus/Rory Herbster                  773-230-0631
Mr. Handyman                                   312-751-2501
Mark's Handyman Services                   708-829-6063
Fanioush Shatiee                               312-735-6398
Home Solutions/Keith Von Bergen          773-416-7227

Home Computer

Computer Professionals On Demand/Kris      1-877-ONLY-HCM

Home Inspectors

All About Homes/Michelle Teague                   312-371-7414
Acuity Home Inspection/Tom Jannson             312-217-5249
Bob Bolling                                                 847-833-0038
Mark Ladner                                               847-864-6212
Household Inspection Team                          800-934-6773
The Brick Kicker                                         773-284-8844
Inspectruni                                                773-929-9889
First Preferred Inspections/James Schuna        847-658-9790
The House Inspectors/Josh Westland             800-880-4614
Home Touch Inspection/Ed Wengren              708-828-1133
Andy Tajchreber                                         630-965-6060
The Home Star Group/John Krenger                773-878-7078
J. Schiffman & Assoc./Joe Schiffman              847-520-1761
Inspectrum/Wm Warden Rinehart                   773-929-9889 English/Spanish Speaking

Homeowners Insurance(Inside Contents)

American Family Insurance/Bruce Siegel        847-359-1410
Allstate/Char Scboebach                           773-525-3030
State Farm/Neil Gallo                                773-743-6565
Woodman & Associates/Lynda Grant            773-525-5842

Home Warranties

Home Warranty of America/Liane Luckett                         888-492-7359
First American Home Buyers Protection/Christine Linn         800-444-9030 Ext 7872

Insulation

ThermaSeal Insulation/Bill Eilers        847-949-6203
Primo's Insulation/Rogelio                847-445-8652

Interior Design

ABN Interiors/Arden Nelson                      773-251-9510
Urban Source/Jenny Rossignuolo               312-965-9084
Foltrm Interior Design/Courtney Fohrman    773-244-5406
Lucy Singh                                           904-612-5694
Interior Minded/Cindy Schlesinger             312-925-3879

Kitchens

Budget Right Kitchens/Dirk Hoerr             773-507-2126

Lawncare Services/Design

Natures Perspective/Tom Klitzkie            847-475-7917

Lighting

Crest lighting                                     773-525-8000

Locksmith

Security Shop/Barry                              773-525-6705
Amazing Lock Service/Cosme Garza Jr.      773-935-8900
Laredo Locksmith                                  312-491-9172
Tom's Locksmith                                   773-427-8224
Southport Security                               773-404-2311
Dexter Lock Service                              773-935-0008
Lakeview Locksmith/Art Olvera                773-348-5106

Management Companies

Capstone Management/Howard Kruse             773-549-3680
Rosen Management Services/Randy Rosen       773-313-0025
Hallmark & Johnson                                      773-545-6160

Mold Removal/Environment Hazard Abatement/Remediation

Above Board Property Inspection/Barton           630-692-1039
Mold Inspection Specialists/Curt Mankoff           877-774-6653 (Toll Free)

Mortgage Brokers

Guaranteed Rate/Shimmy Braun                  773-290-0344
Chicago Bancorp/Michael Amers                  773-520-0171
Chicago Bancorp/Richard Cohen                  312-738-6240
Chicago Bancorp/Robert Sadoff                   312-738-6208
Wells Fargo/Aaron Dennison                       312-592-5656
Revere Mortgage/Ray Cohen                      847-564-5201 X23
Guaranteed Rate/David Fisher                    773-328-6436
Chicago Bancorp/Benjamin. Cohen              312-738-6094
National. City/Jason Matousek                   773-395-1796 X3035
Professional Mortgage/Vincent Kueffner       312-462-7713
Prime Financial/Paul Johnson                     773-814-2493
Wells Fargo/Thea Valiga                           773-529-3909
Hartland Mortgage/Jon Scoggin                  312-595-9105
Art Ksiezak                                             847-630-3777
Merrill Lynch/Mark Verschuur                     312-269-5166
Hartford Financial/Fred Rafaty                   847-815-4600

Movers

BP Movers/Bill Krantz                            312-787-MOVE
JR Movers                                          847-675-3666
Affordable Moving                               773-274-3131
Under One Roof Moving                        773-472-5784
Golan's Moving                                   773-764-3892
Checkmate Movers                              773-262-0983

Organizers

Messy Mandy Services/Amanda Woods    773-469-8403

Painters

Remarkable Painting/Jack Jordan              312-437-6884
Different Strokes/Jesse Velez                  773-205-0515
Richard Volpe                                       847-265-5330
Paint Plus/Mitch Kanter                          847-902-9911
Paris Interior Painting & Design                773-381-1727
Chicago Interiors/Michele Ritchie             773-317-4868
Bob Hicks                                            773-520-2651
Hallinan Construction/Matt                     773-627-6400
Artistic Designs/Shirley                          773-252-6441
B&G Painting & Decorating                      773-878-4004
Augusyn Plastering & Decorating/Peter     773-742-8163
Mural Painting/Francois and Barb Paris      773-381-1727
Mural Painting/Ray Lueders                     773-506-0102
Farnoush Shafiee                                  312-735-6398

Plastering and Drywall

Augusyn Plastering & Decorating/Peter     773-742-8163
Jerry ConstructIon/Jerry                        773-415-2933

Plumbers

Roto-Rooter/John Supp                    847-657-6209
EZ Plumbing/Matt Chagoles               773-866-1769
Davies Plumbing/Dan Davies              773-507-3602
Derrick Prachniak                            773-430-9149
Diversey Plumbing                           773-248-8688
Netzel Plumbing                              773-561-0867
Ralph's Plumbing/Ralph Morelli            773-383-6206
Farnoush Shafiee                            312-735-6398

Private Banking/Investment Accounts

Merrill Lynch/Mark Verschuur            312-269-5163
Merrill Lynch/Bruce Schulte              312-269-5067

Radon Detection

Radon Detection Specialists             800-244-4242

Removal Services

Eddie                                           773-935-2766
Assured Services/Ken Brown            847-870-9960

Roofing

Casten Roofing/Michael Casten               773-384-6060
Matthews Roofers                                773-866-1150
Three A Construction/Tony Sokolowski     847-724-3888

Security Systems

United Security Network/Rich Miller          773-769-3951
Alert/Tony Stompanato                         773-685-8383

Sprinkler Systems

Windy City Water Works/Jeff Smith         773-807-2188

Staging Companies

Home Staging of Chicago/Debra Secher     312-636-7000
Kai Behnke                                           773-525-0588
Real ESTAGING                                     847-384-9369
Bice Redesign Inc.                                773-230-4333
Brook Furniture Rental                           312-345-0051

Stone Sealing (i.e.,brick and Split-face block)

See "Tuckpointing and Brickwork"

Tax Attorneys

Greg Mouren                                     847-991-6262

Tile

Ann Sacks/Jill                                    312-923-0919

Tree Care

Thecareoftrees/Charlie Miller                 312-492-7206
Crosstown Tree Service/Amos               773-784-9887

Tuckpointing and Brickwork

Regency Tuckpointing/John                       630-896-5321
Albert Tuckpoinring/Wojciech                    773-230-9129
Three A Construction/Tony Sokolowski        847-724-3888

Whirlpool Services

J.D. Whirlpool and Bath Outlet                773-252-6886

Windows and Glass

J. Frank Glass Company/Joe                      773-348-8813
RN Screens and Glass Repair/Bob               630-248-1469
Pella Windows and Doors/Laurie Rudman      847-414-5995
Ludwig Glass Co./Steve                           773-267-3429
AJ's Window Cleaning & Gutters                 773-973-0492

Window Treatments

Seal Mastcr/Barbara Fisher                    847-480-7325

Window Washing

Citywide Window Cleaning/Ruben Gomez      773-960-5312
Gut Window Services/Andy Newman           773-227-4522
Salvatore                                              312-953-3699

Wood Flooring Refinishing & Custom Installation

A.P. Flooring/Adam Potoczny                   773-286-3461
Adam Flooring                                       847-518-8216
Farnoush Shafiee                                   312-735-6398