Got a customer whose northern home is a western suburb. He emailed me needing a contractor to change a rotted, french patio door that goes from his sunroom to his deck.
Anyone live in his area?
Got a customer whose northern home is a western suburb. He emailed me needing a contractor to change a rotted, french patio door that goes from his sunroom to his deck.
Anyone live in his area?
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Which western burb? I live in the Northern Chicago Burbs, but this is a big (and FLAT) area.
What time frame we looking at, too?
Pete Duffy, Handyman
Pete, I'll find out. I know how big Chicago is. I was born there and moved at 39. I'll get back to you.
Sonny, if Pete doesn't want to make the drive & you still need a contractor, our company is a certified installer of Marvin windows & doors. We're located in Oak Park, which is just to the west of Chicago. Let me know if you still need help. Thanks, Greg.