Kong Construction INC

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Kong Construction INC is a remodeling and construction company servicing Southwestern Chicago suburbs and surrounding areas. We offer quality services for residential and commercial projects. Our experienced team of professionals specializes in interior & exterior renovations, new construction & additions. Within this includes bathroom remodels, kitchen remodels, flooring, painting, windows, siding installation and much more. With superior customer service, attention to detail and competitive pricing we guarantee satisfaction on every project!

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The Kong team did a great job of replacing our roof. Jay helped us throughout the process, with great suggestions about the right shingles to use, replacement of vents, verification with our town if permits were needed, etc. The outcome is just what we were hoping. Lots of great compliments from neighbors, family and friends who drive by. Thanks Jay and the Kong team for a job well done. Highly recommend using Kong Construction.

Jerry Sweeney Home Owner

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We hired Kong Construction to do our kitchen backsplash and it turned out wonderful! Jay was great to work with. Would highly recommend

Home Owner

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We renovated our master bathroom and they did absolutely the best job. I can’t thank them enough for giving us our dream bathroom. They continued to communicate with us throughout the project to make sure it was done the way we envisioned it. Can’t wait to call them up again to do another project!

Teresa DiGiovanni Home Owner

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My experience with King Construction has been professional and dependable. I ran into problems after I rent the trailer dumpster for the weekend and they have been done everything in their power to work with me and around my schedule. I am very happy with their service and would recommend anyone to reach out to use King for their services. You will not be disappointed. Not only their professionalism but they kept buy they’re word and I didn’t have to worry about a thing. I strongly recommend Kong for their small to large services they provide for your home repair or renting a trailer dumpster anytime. Thank you Kong

Susan Carrasco Home Owner

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These guys are our construction hero’s!! After being ripped off. By another contractor. On a bathroom remodel. To make a Handicap accessible bathroom. For my 88 year old father. We where left. Living in a hotel. Our home left dirty and our only bathroom unusable. Jashar came in and saved the day!! He would work late into the night. Fixing all the mistakes. The previous contractor had made. He communicated with us. Every step of the way. Showing and explaining issues he would come across. Giving us options for a solution. He got our bathroom functional and our home livable. As he was in the middle of many other projects. His goal was to get us back in our home. He worked long nights to do that for us. Now he is returning. To take our bathroom from functional. To the bathroom we had dreamed of to begin with. His work is top notch!! He shows up at agreed times. He communicates well as the project progresses. Each day he left his work area clean. He treated our home as a home. Not just a construction site. Our home is old and has many challenges. Every step of the way. As a new challenge arose. He would let us know. Giving us many options as to how to solve each issue. Helping us stay within our budget. I can’t express how grateful we are. To have found a company we can trust. Not only to just get the job done. But to get the job done right. Along with the finished project looking beautiful.

Home Owner

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They did a great job ,on my new attic, fan, had it done in a short amount, of time nice to work with them. will use them from now on. very professional and courteous, Thanks Jay!!! and Crew!!!

Home Owner

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Jay from Kong Construction went above and beyond for me and my family. Not only did he fix the gas pipes that were leaking giving us heat again and hot water he was also genuine and trustworthy and actually cared about his work. His construction company will be my go to company for all future jobs! company moving forward and I have planned

Eva KAY Lomeka Home Owner

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Did a great job installing some much needed recessed lighting in my living room. A dream to deal couldn’t have be nicer, worked around my Schedule and still got the job done in a timely manner. Couldn’t recommend enough

Home Owner

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Came out last minute on Christmas eve to fix a busted water pipe due to these -30 degree Temps. Can't thank Kong and Jashar enough for literally saving Christmas. Didn't attempt to rush or take the easy route just because it's Christmas eve. Very easy going and polite. Straight to the point and clean work.

Shawn Hayes Home Owner

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We had Kong Construction install our new vinyl fence. They worked hard and were very efficient & friendly. Jay and guys did a great job!! Thanks guys!!

Home Owner

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Jay and his crew remodeled a bathroom for me. Not only were they very professional and courteous, they did an excellent job with a good eye for detail. They put in long hours and got the job done in a prompt manner. I would highly recommend Jay and his crew for your construction needs!

Home Owner

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Roof, gutters, soffit, siding repair and gable removal. Very happy with work and prices. Would highly recommend to my own family and friends.

Erica Whittle Home Owner

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I woke up this Christmas morning with a broken water pipe and had to shut the water to my house off. My friend recommended getting in touch with Jay at Kong Construction. I was hoping he’d be able to come out tomorrow to fix it and he ended up coming here today on Christmas! Super nice guy and he did an excellent job! Thanks for saving Christmas, Jay!

Home Owner

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Quality work, easy to schedule, and reasonably priced.

Laura Jansen Home Owner

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Jay and his team created my dream kitchen. Demo took it down to the studs and the craftsmanship and attention to detail can be seen throughout. His crew was fun to have around and they left the area clean at the end of the day. They stayed on budget, worked well with the city and finished in the timeframe we needed.

Alicia Napoli Home Owner

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They did a great job replacing our roof!! Got it done in 3 days! Great price too!! Very honest & upfront!!

Home Owner

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Kong Construction has done multiple jobs for me, he always does an amazing job, friendly workers, clean, and efficient 10/10 would recommend, and will use again! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Home Owner

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We had Kong Construction install our new vinyl fence. They worked hard and were very efficient & friendly. Jay and guys did a great job!! Thanks guys!!

Dawn Boitnott Home Owner

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Kong Construction did some work on my bathroom and it was excellent! Absolutely go to them for all your construction needs!

Jeremy Fracaro Home Owner

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Very knowledgeable and a perfectionist would always recommend him and a good friend.

Roy Carter jr Home Owner

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The Kong crew was extremely professional and charming! They completed my bathroom in such a timely manner and made the remodel a breeze. Jashar was extremely helpful and reliable when it came to getting exactly what i wanted and I will definitely be using them again and referring them to friends!

Brianne Duvall Home Owner

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Excellent work! Will be repeat customer

Ed Boudreau Home Owner

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We had Kong Construction install our new shower. They worked hard and were very friendly. They did a great job!! Thanks guys!!

Karla Tyler Home Owner

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Had A great experience with Kong construction. Did an excellent job! Deb U- Manhattan

Debbie Home Owner

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Had a fantastic experience with Kong Construction INC! They responded to us quickly and scheduled our work as a priority! Fast, very friendly, and they left the worksite immaculately clean! Our new basement stairs are SOLID! Thanks guys!!

Home Owner

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Jay and his crew did an awesome job on our main bathroom remodel. They were in budget, easy to work with and kept things moving along in a timely manner. Jay was easy to work with and we are so happy with the results. We promptly hired him to remodel the guest bathroom

Terrie Houtman Home Owner

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I’d like to say that Kong Construction did a FANTASTIC job on my bathroom. We go from an old tub bathroom to a full walk-in shower. Looks like a 5 star bathroom. Thank you so much for everything.

Rodney Le Roy Home Owner

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Kong Construction did a great job putting my kitchen back together after a water leak that required everything to be taken out. They were very professional, thorough, tidy and the kitchen looks great! Jay went above and beyond by going to bat for me with the insurance adjuster who was quite difficult to work with. Instead of just saying “let me know when you’ve gotten approval”, he sent numerous emails and even contacted a number of “top dogs” at the insurance company which got things moving. I would definitely use them again for a future project and would give them 10 stars instead of five if I could!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Anne M Home Owner

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Highly recommend. Super quick response to our small issue. Tried some home repair and found ourselves a bit over our heads so we reached out & had a great experience! We will definitely be contacting for future projects.

Amy Balles Home Owner

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Kong Construction just finished up a small job at my house. They do a really good job and it was quite affordable.

roger feltenz Home Owner

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Kong Construction INC recently completed work on my house, and I couldn’t be more satisfied. The team was professional, respectful, and maintained a very clean workspace throughout the project. Their attention to detail and quality of workmanship truly shows in the final result. We are extremely happy with the outcome and would gladly recommend them to anyone in need of home remodeling.

Arbor Ab Home Owner

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Kong construction did a fabulous job laying 1200 square feet of vinyl flooring for us. It totally changed the look of our whole home. They were friendly, courteous, and very fast. I called them, and my floors were done by the next week. We got hit by a tornado during our remodel and they also repaired our facia. They cleaned up after themselves too. I really hate to give them a good review, however, because I don’t want them to be too busy to come at a moments notice. Lol. I will be calling them again soon, to do the rest of my honey do list.

Lana Pursell Home Owner

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Jay and his team from Kong Construction completely rebuilt our deck. I can't say enough good things about the process. Luis and his 2 coworkers were respectful of our property and cleaned up everyday they worked. The deck was very well constructed and ended up being more beautiful than we had hoped. We did have a few issues that needed attention at the end but Jay had all of them fixed/corrected in a very timely manner and we were happy with the final outcome. I'm adding photos now that we got the furniture in place.

Christine Kuchmek Home Owner

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They turned my home into my wife’s dream home. We love it and refer Kong Construction to EVERYONE we know. Great people and the owner is very knowledgeable! 10/10!

Jashar Kongjeli Home Owner

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Kong came out after I started having issues with a tankless water heater installed by a different company. They immediately identified the incorrect installation and were able to get it fixed right away.

Steven Balderas Home Owner

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Jay and his team were very efficient, timely and did an outstanding job! Couldn’t be happier!

Bridget Garvey Home Owner

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Jay did many jobs around our place, we appreciate his eagerness and commitment to help and his honesty. Certaibly reliable and respectful! Thanks Kong Construction! Looking forward to working with you more in the future!

Home Owner

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Did amazing work on our basement window! It wasn’t a super easy replace but Jay truly made it work and got it fixed for us!

Home Owner

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Kong Construction did an amazing job on our bathroom! Jay and his crew were absolutely fantastic from start to finish! Professional, friendly and courteous! We highly recommend Kong Construction and will definitely be using them again in the future!

Home Owner

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Kong construction put up our lattice for us and we couldn’t be happier. It looks great and got done in a timely and professional manner. Thanks Kong crew for a job well done

Mike Oelschlager Home Owner

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100% recommend these guys!! They are honest, respectful & dependable!! I can't say enough great things about these guys!! They go above and beyond, their skills and talent go beyond what you can even imagine!! The work they did to my moms house exceeded any expectations I ever had!! I am eternally grateful, for their, hard work ( even in 30°/19° with wind), dedication, and the joy and happiness they brought to my mom throughout this project. You definitely want Kong Construction doing any job you need.....you won't be disappointed. I will never use any other company but them!!!! Best in the business!!!!!

Home Owner

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Kong Construction came in and far exceeded our expectations! They refinished our stairs, hung a door, and put down new flooring on our entire first floor in just 3.5 days for an extremely reasonable price! Previously they have also replaced our garage roof (shingles and some boards underneath), fixed a build out on the side of our house that was falling apart, and are removing a tree that fell. There is literally no job too big or small for this wonderful crew! Thank you again Kong Construction!

Home Owner

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Working with Kong Construction was very pleasant. So professional and helpful, would 100% recommend.

Shkurte Latifi Home Owner

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We had a leak in our ceiling and Kong came over within the hour to check it out. They repaired the leak the same day and it was as good as new. They even took the time to clean up their mess and then some. We will 100% use them again!

Lindie Mccarthy Home Owner

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Absolutely amazing work! Prompt. Courteous. Quick. Informative. Beautiful work, and I look forward to having them do more projects at home and my business!

Home Owner

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Had a fantastic experience with Kong Construction INC! They responded to us quickly and scheduled our work as a priority! Fast, very friendly, and they left the worksite immaculately clean! Our new basement stairs are SOLID! Thanks guys!!

Burton Gestner Home Owner

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Jay the owner of Kong construction is awesome! He remodeled our bathroom. The knowledge this young man has is incredible. He turned our bathroom into a breathtaking master piece. It's absolutely beautiful. I still am amazed at the before and after pictures. Thanks Jay!

Kevin Corrigan Home Owner

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Highly recommend Kong Construction. They renovated my entire house and I couldn’t be happier with their quality. Below is a testament of their work.

Home Owner

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We had Kong Construction put in all new vinyl flooring throughout the house and new carpet in the bedroom. They also leveled out some pretty nasty dips in my subfloor from recent water damage. Jay, the owner, was very easy to communicate with and prompt with replies. He even had my quote done quicker than I had expected. We have had other contractors quote the same job and we found Jay's pricing to be very reasonable. We would use Kong Construction again and would recommend it to friends.

Tyler McGivney Home Owner

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Highly recommend Kong Construction they do great work and reasonably priced. Will have them back.

Home Owner

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We were happy to work with Kong on a drywall repair job. They did an awesome job and made everything so smooth and simple for us. 10/10 would recommend this team!!

Lauren Furby Home Owner

Google
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Look no further for a team that will execute your project and meet a deadline. Very satisfied with my bathroom remodel. Very responsive to questions/concerns and keeps you updated on status. Thanks Jay and Kong team!

Home Owner

Facebook
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We hired Kong Construction to replace all of our plaster walls with drywall and to replace some roof damage from a storm. Jashar and his crew worked tirelessly day and night to make sure our house was finished in a timely manner. Not only do they work day and night, but they also treat your home like it was their own. I would highly recommend them for any of your needs!

Home Owner

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Jay and his crew did an amazing job redoing my master bathroom shower. Jay kept me informed every step of the way and I am very happy with the end result. I will definitely call Kong Construction for anything I need done in the future.

Toni Johnson Home Owner

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I had Kong Construction help with a full bedroom remodel and WOW! These guys knocked it out of the park! The attention to detail and customer service is unmatched. We will definitely use them for any other projects that we have in mind. Thanks Kong!!

Michael Brantley Home Owner

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Jay and Kong Construction handled my new roof, gutters, siding, and windows. Everyone from the crew that came through were professional and easy to work with throughout the whole process. They made such a huge project for a homeowner seem simple. I would definitely recommend them for any type of remodel work, and I plan on using them for future home projects.

Daniel Hunnings Home Owner

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I had a small project in the scheme of things, but they took my problem seriously and fixed me right up! Thanks for taking the time to help me out! I’ll definitely be sending more work your way as I have home improvement needs!

Home Owner

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We were extremely happy with the flooring and painting Kong Construction did for us. They were prompt, professional, and thorough. HIGHLY recommend them and will be calling them for future projects!

Home Owner

Facebook
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Jay and the crew came out promptly, did a great job and finished in 1 day! Very satisfied!

Michelle Malvasio Home Owner

Google
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Kong Construction installed an office door in our house. The crew worked hard, were friendly, and cleaned up when the job was done. The door looks like it was part of the house when the house was built. I look forward to working with them again.

Katydid Bug Home Owner

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Thank you Kong Construction team for executing my project and meeting a deadline. You were responsive to all my questions and concerns and delivered an end result I am quite happy with. Thank you!

Michelle Telin Home Owner

Google
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These guys are by far the best guys around. Honest, dependable, great skills & talent!! They 100% stand by their word and provided exceptional quality. I will never use anyone else!!! You will not be disappointed by going with these guys!!! I am forever grateful for what they have done and the smiles & happiness they have brought to my mother!!! You guys are family now!!! Much love the Decker & Metroz family!!!!

BillieJo Metroz Home Owner

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Kong Construction did a great job with my kitchen remodel. Jay kept me updated along the way with pictures/videos as I was out of town while the work was being done. They were on time, on budget and did a terrific job. I would recommend Kong Construction for your home remodeling needs.

Denise Turek Home Owner

Google
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Kong Construction did work for myself and my family. They were always on time, efficient, knowledgeable and did not over charge me. They communicated clearly what they wanted to do and what their ideas were. They helped increase our property value. We will for sure use them again. Thank as always, Kong!

J.J. Akpore Home Owner

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Why is there not an option for 100 stars? There needs to be for Jay and Kong Construction. Fast. Efficient. Polite and informative. That's just a few of the most basic terms I can use. Jay responded quickly and did an amazing job! And while this was just a small project, I know the big ones look great, too. Their social media posts caught my eye, and I'm stunned at how much pride and care goes into the beautiful projects they've completed. I'm extremely happy I gave Jay and his team a call. Well worth it, and I look forward to having him work on future projects...not only at home, but my business as well!

Jason Groves Home Owner

Google
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My dad had to have his kitchen remodeled after a small fire, and Kong construction made the process so easy and seamless. Even though state farm was complicating matters with filing the claim, Jay was extremely patient and professional about the whole ordeal. The kitchen looks fantastic, and the quality and responsiveness, along with the kindness and care put forth by Jay and his crew, made the remodel as stress free and smooth as possible. I highly recommend Kong construction for any project and would easily choose them again for any project, big or small. Attached are a few before and after photos to show the amazing job Jay and his crew did.

Matthew Patterson Home Owner

Google
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I needed a dumpster for a home project and Jashar was very quick and consistent with communication, provided great service at a great price, was right on time with everything and made sure I was taken care of with a quick turn around. I would definitely recommend Kong Construction for any of your construction needs!

Keith Allen Home Owner

Google
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I would recommend Kong Construction for all your home improvement needs. Jay and his team recently remodeled our bathroom. This bathroom housed our family’s only shower. Kong Construction went above and beyond to ensure that our family was minimally inconvenienced. The job was completed with precision, efficiency, and professionalism. The entire process from consultation to completion is seamless. Kong Construction is a local business that takes pride in caring for the customer and not just the bottom line.

Andrew Rink Home Owner

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I had Kong Construction help with a full bedroom remodel and WOW! These guys knocked it out of the park! The attention to detail and customer service is unmatched. We will definitely use them for any other projects that we have in mind. Thanks Kong!!

A Google User Home Owner

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I would recommend Kong Construction for all remodeling projects.Jay and his crew are easy to communicate with.They do a great job and they make sure you are happy with the results or will make them right. I was very pleased with the result of my bathroom and they also did some small fixes in my house.Nice to have someone local who I can depend on for my construction and remodeling needs in my area.

sandy connor Home Owner

Google
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I used Kong construction for a remodel and some odds and end jobs. I changed my mind about what I wanted several times and they were very patient with me and helped me come up with ideas to get things done properly. They were very polite and respectful and did an excellent job. I would highly recommend them and I plan to use them again in the near future for more projects!

Robyn Allen Home Owner

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Best experience I've had. You won't regret it! Thank you Kong Construction for your hard work.

Qendrim K Home Owner

Google
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The Kong staff is a very professional staff and are very quick at their craft, anything you need done, then call them! Great experience and will call back for their services time after time. Not to mention great pricing for the craft as well.

Eddie Aliu Home Owner

Google
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We renovated our master bathroom and they did absolutely the best job. I can’t thank them enough for giving us our dream bathroom. They continued to communicate with us throughout the project to make sure it was done the way we envisioned it. Can’t wait to call them up again to do another project!

Teresa Schultz Home Owner

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These guys did such a amazing job on cutting a exterior wall and putting in a new door along with adding a composite deck to a existing deck for easier access to the backyard. They also installed new French doors from a existing opening. I would highly recommend them for any job!! I hired them again to do the bathroom remodel and can’t wait to see how it turns out. Jay and his crew are professional and polite and kept me in the loop during the process. So pleased with how the projects came out!!

Home Owner

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I had a great experience with Kong Construction in Dwight, IL. From start to finish, they were personable and approachable, which made the whole process easy and stress free. They took the time to answer questions, explain the work clearly, and make sure everything was done right. They are also excellent problem solvers, coming up with creative solutions to complete my renovation while working around obstacles. The quality of their workmanship really shows, and the finished result exceeded expectations. I would definitely recommend Kong Construction to anyone looking for reliable, professional, and high quality work.

Kathy Patten Home Owner

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Kong construction came and installed a basement window that was broken and they did amazing job on it I’ll definitely call them with any other troubles with my house!

cody mahoney Home Owner

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Kong Construction was very professional & timely! They came to my house & walked through & heard all of my concerns. Then got back to me quickly with an estimate. I would recommend them to anyone looking for quality work! They do an amazing job!

Tara Van Duyne Home Owner

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I was very happy with the work Kong Construction INC did at my home.Easy to work with,professional and pleasant.Jay and his crew got the work done and I am glad they are in my area.Valuable asset to have in the Dwight area.

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Proudly serving Dwight, IL and surrounding areas

Joliet, Braidwood, Wilmington, Saunemin, South Wilmington, Gardner, Coal City, Odell, Morris

Proudly serving Dwight, IL and surrounding areas

Joliet, Braidwood, Wilmington, Saunemin, South Wilmington, Gardner, Coal City, Odell, Morris

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Dwight, IL

Jul 2024

Luxurious Bathroom Transformation in Dwight, Illinois: A Kong Construction INC Masterpiece

Kong Construction INC recently undertook a remarkable bathroom renovation project in Dwight, Illinois, transforming an outdated space into a luxurious retreat. We removed the old jacuzzi tub and replaced it with an expansive 6' wide tiled shower, featuring a stunning waterfall accent. To amplify both functionality and aesthetic, we incorporated a HUGE niche for ample storage and an eye-catching design element. Our team utilized innovative solutions to overcome space constraints and ensured precision in every tile placement, resulting in a flawless finish. The project's success is highlighted by the client's impressed reaction and the elevated value it adds to the home. The benefits of this renovation extend beyond visual appeal; it offers enhanced utility, modernized fixtures, and increased property value, making it a worthwhile investment for the homeowner. Contact Kong Construction INC today to explore how we can bring your remodeling vision to life with our expert craftsmanship and dedicated service.

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