205 N Michigan Ave, Suite 810A, Chicago, IL
Escala Remodeling
Newly installed shaker interior door with black lever handle and fresh trim in a hallway

Small Jobs and Home Repairs in Chicago

The list on your fridge: a door that sticks, trim that never got finished, a TV to mount, caulk that went black. One visit, done properly, by the same people who do our remodels.

Small jobs

Remodel-quality work on the small stuff

Small jobs get the same crew and the same standards as a full remodel: measured twice, cut clean, caulked and painted. We book them in half-day and full-day blocks so you can knock out the whole list at once instead of paying three minimums.

Landlords and condo owners use us for turnovers and punch lists; sellers use us to get a place listing-ready. Send photos and we will tell you what a visit will cover.

  • Doors, hardware, trim and baseboard
  • Shelving, TV and mirror mounting
  • Caulk, grout and fixture swaps
  • Rental turnovers and pre-sale punch lists
What we do

What a small-jobs visit can include

Every project is different. We build a scope that fits your space, your goals and your budget.

Doors & hardware

Interior doors hung, adjusted, planed and fitted with new hardware.

Trim & baseboard

Casing, baseboard, crown and shoe installed and painted.

Shelving & mounting

Floating shelves, closet systems, TVs and mirrors mounted on studs.

Caulk & grout

Tubs, showers and counters recaulked; grout cleaned or replaced.

Fixture swaps

Lights, faucets, toilets, fans and smoke detectors replaced.

Punch lists

The leftovers from another contractor, finished.

Rental turnovers

Patch, paint, fix and clean between tenants.

Pre-sale touch-ups

The small repairs an inspector or buyer will notice.

How it works

A simple, straightforward process

Remodeling should feel exciting, not stressful. Here is what working with us looks like.

01

Consultation

We talk through what you want, look at the space and ask the questions that change the price.

02

Line-item estimate

You get a written proposal with labor and materials priced separately, so you see where the money goes.

03

Build

We protect your home, keep the site clean and send you updates as each phase finishes.

04

Final walkthrough

We go through every detail together before the last payment. If something is off, we fix it.

Questions

Small jobs FAQ

Is there a minimum for small jobs?

We book half-day and full-day visits. Group a few items together and the visit pays for itself.

Can I send photos for a quote?

Yes. Text or email photos and a short list and we will tell you what fits in a visit and what it costs.

Do you do rental turnovers?

Yes. Patch, paint, fixture swaps, door adjustments and cleaning between tenants, often in two to three days.

What if a small job turns out to be bigger?

We stop, show you what we found and give you a price before going further. No surprise invoices.

Let's talk about your list.

Call, text or send a message and we will set up a time to come see the space.

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