Hoffman Estates Home Remodeling Contractor

Ramis and his team did an amazing job. The craftsmanship is impeccable. Their attention to detail, things that I didn't even think about, made the project turn out perfect. For the quality of work, they quoted me very reasonably. They were very kind and accommodating, and went above and beyond to make this project a hassle free experience for me, including picking up my tile that was only in stock at a far away store, moving my couch and putting back my couch after I rolled out my new rug. I'm glad I chose to go with Kipchakoff Remodeling for my project. I'm happy to be a reference if you'd like to ask for my (Michelle's) contact information! I put my photos in order of "after" photos and then the "before" photos.

Ramis and team did a great job on our primary bathroom.

They came in to take over for a project a previous contractor bungled. And not only did they take a look at every detail of the project, they worked with us to strategically fix the things that were the highest risk.

As the project scope increased to resolve badly done plumbing and tile work by our previous contractor, Ramis would sit us down and talk with us and have us sign off on every minor change to the SOW.

Every night Ramis would send us photos of the work done and let us know of any changes in timeline and what he would be doing next if a major milestone was completed.

Bruce, who was doing a majority of the work, would always show up on time, and communicate often. His craftsmanship was world class.

At one point Ramis needed to have a plumber come by and fix our shower plumbing connections, and we ran into an issue with scheduling as his main plumber was on a job in Milwaukee at the time. He notified us that he will ask his other client if it was ok if he can have his plumber on our site that day, else it would take 2 days. While this changed the timeline at a negligible level, his honesty in how he discussed this situation, and his attempt at solving the problem built a lot of trust with us and Ramis.

Every single member of his team was licensed, insured and bonded, and since the bathroom job Ramis has always been helpful with the multiple times I've called him about other issues.

I cannot rave enough about these guys. They did such an amazing job on my guest bathroom. It was in need of a full overhaul and they made this small space seem so much more open and beautiful. We ran into some issues during the project (they were my fault / issues with my building and plumbing) and they took care of everything in a way that kept me from stressing out. These guys were so professional, always on time, helpful, and really taught me a lot as someone going through their first home renovation project. The pictures don't do the work justice. I'm so beyond happy and impressed that I'm going to be redoing my primary bathroom with them too!

These guys do beautiful work. The project they just completed for us was a relatively small one — tearing out the old laminate floor in our entryway and replacing it with oak — but we will definitely have them back again. Shuhrat ("Sean"), who did the tearout and installation, gave us a flawless finished product, and in particular was able to remove and reinstall the baseboard without damage of any sort (which seemed miraculous to me). He was also very pleasant and got the whole thing done in one long afternoon.

Ramis Kipchakov, manager and customer contact (he also goes by "Roma"), takes a very considered approach and clearly aims to please. He also has the integrity to point out when a concept isn't going to work. I had discussed another project with him, which was to install Talavera tile on the risers of our wooden stairway. He was the only bidder who pointed out that wooden steps like ours tend to bow and deform, and our decorative tiles would start falling off in pretty short order. (Ceramic tiles like these are usually installed on stone or concrete.) One solution would be to build a new stairway; but Ramis figured out that cement backing board could be worked in and would serve the purpose. That would necessitate replacing the treads with ones that would jut out farther, to make room for the extra layer, but it would certainly cost less than a rebuild. He took a close look at the stairway and drew up a very reasonable estimate — and then another major expense came up for us and we had to postpone that part of the project. He could not have been more pleasant about it. I look forward to working with him again, on this deferred job and whatever else comes up (old house).

Ramis is fantastic and we worked together for 3 months on a total home remodel down to the studs. At this point I know who to trust and it is him. Hes been the voice of reason, a class act, kind and incredibly reliable and honest. I cannot say better and I am quite thankful to have met him. We will be working on my projects time and time again. Good guy.

A True Gem Among Contractors – Ramis and Rasul Saved Our Shower (and Our Sanity)

After purchasing a home in Lakeview and investing months into aesthetic upgrades, we moved in with our two small children — only to discover two days later that our master shower was leaking into the floor below. The issue had clearly been long-standing, concealed by the previous owners and somehow missed during inspection.

I reached out to over 20 contractors, plumbers, and handymen. Everyone had a different theory — but no real solution. Most told me the only fix was a full shower rebuild. That is, until I found Ramis.

Ramis is by far the most honest, hardworking contractor I've encountered. He performed extensive testing throughout the shower and finally pinpointed the leak to a crack in the drain, not the shower pan as others had assumed. He proposed a much simpler and more affordable fix: rebuild the plumbing from underneath — if accessible.

He brought in his plumber Rasul, who is an absolute beast. These two worked tirelessly and discovered the drain had been improperly installed using long screws (likely causing the crack), then sloppily patched with glue. Cutting it out wasn't an option without damaging surrounding tile.

But instead of giving up or upselling a full redo, they carefully chiseled out just the surrounding tile to access the drain, preserving the rest of the shower. They replaced the plumbing, installed new waterproof membrane from above and below, and retiled around the drain with a nearly imperceptible slope. They also resealed the steam system, glass walls, and every tile/grout line with potential gaps.

As a bonus, while they were on-site, they also fixed a leaky toilet, a broken garbage disposal, and a clogged patio drain — all for minimal additional cost.

And get this — they did it all in just over one day.

No BS. No hidden costs. Ramis was upfront about every option and price. They were polite, punctual, and most importantly — they solved the problem when no one else could.

If you need a contractor or plumber who actually delivers, call Ramis and Rasul.

Excellent communication from start to finish on this primary bath tile replacement. Need for expanded job clearly explained. Helped with tile and grout choices. Worked diligently to complete the project in the least disruptive way. We highly recommend Kipchakoff and send a special shoutout to Ramis the project manager!

We reached out because a plumber told us that our grout needed to be repaired/replaced. They responded quickly and asked more information on the problem and photos. Once they received the information, they came the same day. Rather than give me quotes on what they think is the problem, they ran several water tests and provided us any answer. We do not need any repairs but the experience working with them was top-notch. We will be reaching out for future work.

We asked Roma and his team do a full bathroom remodel and it turned out amazing. From start to finish they were clean, and respectful of our home. Roma took care of every concern I had about the project making sure the process was smooth and stress free. If I had a concern with anything Roma was there in minutes to explain and work out a solution. Full clean up when they left. House was covered and cleaned throughout. Very talented work, the tile work was absolutely stunning! I would recommend to anyone in the area. Thank you again.

The team of workers did a wonderful job of removing the old floor and installing the new tiles. When I could not drive to pick up needed items, they did so for me. When the concrete floor was so very uneven, they spent the extra hours straightening it. And when they needed to show up an extra day, they did not increase the labor costs. They explained what they wanted to accomplish and reviewed their progress each day. Very, very satisfied.

Excellent experience with them during a complete rebuild of a tiled shower. They were able to save marble threshold, sill, and seat; hauled out demo materials from upper floor walk-up condo, and did very fine work. Plus, honest about costs and time! And they even cleaned the stairs at job end!