Handiwork
Handiwork means work done by hand, with skill. These are the projects we take the most care with: designed around your home, built to fit exactly, and meant to last for decades.
Built-ins
A built-in looks like it came with the house. We design it around your walls, outlets, windows, and trim, then build and finish it on site so it fits exactly.
Every built-in starts with a visit to measure and a simple sketch you approve before any material is cut. Quoted per project.
Outdoor
Decks that feel solid underfoot, with stairs and railings built to code. We also repair and restore decks that have good bones but tired boards.
We pull permits where required. Winter is the time to design and book a spring build. Quoted per project after a site visit.
Entry
The back door is where the mess lands. Lockers and a bench give every coat, bag, and pair of boots a place.
Designed to your space and family size. Quoted per project after we measure.
Outdoor living
A fire pit and patio turn a yard into the place everyone gathers. We design the layout with you and build it to last through Illinois winters.
Built spring through fall; winter is the time to design and book. Quoted per project. More on fire pits and hardscapes.
Aging in place
Thoughtful changes that make a house safer and easier to live in for older homeowners, without making it feel like a hospital.
Starts with a free home safety walkthrough. More on aging-in-place upgrades.
Concrete
Cracked steps, pitted patios, and dull garage floors brought back, usually without tearing anything out.
Outdoor work spring through fall; garage and basement floors year-round. See concrete services.
We look at the space, talk through how you'll use it, and take measurements.
You get a simple drawing and a fixed price before anything is ordered.
Built and finished on site, with the work area cleaned and scraps hauled away.
Call or text (309) 279-5568 · servanthandiwork@gmail.com