The Craftsmen Group — Wilmette, IL

Business Overview

The Craftsmen Group Wilmette IL is a local trades team serving homeowners across the North Shore. Since 2006 the company has focused on home repairs and remodeling. It operates with a time-and-materials pricing model and offers clear budgets and project management updates.

Emergency service is available for urgent plumbing and structural issues. The Craftsmen Group works mostly on residential projects but can handle light commercial remodels. The crew is a small team of skilled tradesmen with decades of combined experience. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Key Services

Work is tailored to older North Shore houses and newer builds. The Craftsmen Group offers hands-on work from start to finish:

• Bathroom remodeling and kitchen remodeling
• Building additions, new room addition, and guest house or ADU construction
• Deck construction and exterior carpentry
• Single-family home construction, modular and manufactured home work
• Plumbing inspection and structural repair
• Window and door installation, trim and molding, rot repair, custom cabinetry

Areas Served

The Craftsmen Group serves Wilmette and the surrounding New Trier towns. Common service areas include:

• Wilmette, IL
• Winnetka, IL
• Kenilworth, IL
• New Trier, IL

Company History

Terry Albaugh started the company after years as a carpenter and project manager. He left a large North Shore firm to provide more hands-on, careful work for local homeowners. Over time the business grew and has managed millions of dollars in remodeling projects on Chicago's North Shore.

The team built its reputation working on older lakefront and inland homes that face freeze-thaw cycles and seasonal wear. They meet the particular needs of these houses — like rot repair and careful trim work — and keep communication steady during each project.

Leadership

Terry Albaugh leads the company. He brings practical carpentry experience and years as a project partner with a well-known North Shore general contractor. Terry lives and works locally and is familiar with Wilmette weather, home styles, and permit requirements.

Leadership focuses on hands-on oversight. Tradespeople on site are experienced in both repair and larger remodels. The Craftsmen Group builds working relationships with local inspectors and suppliers to keep projects moving.

Specialties & Highlights

• Home repairs and remodeling for North Shore homes, including rot repair and exterior carpentry.
• Time-and-materials pricing with detailed budgets and active project management.
• Skilled finish carpentry: trim, molding, windows, doors, and custom cabinetry.

Why Locals Choose The Craftsmen Group

Local homeowners pick the team for steady communication, practical budgeting, and deep experience with North Shore properties. The Craftsmen Group Wilmette IL takes on small repairs and whole-room renovations without passing work off to unknown subcontractors.

Residents of Wilmette and nearby towns often call because the crew knows how cold winters affect roofs, decks, and plumbing. That local knowledge, combined with years of on-the-job experience, is why the company continues to be a common choice on the North Shore.

For a clear estimate or to report an urgent plumbing or structural problem, homeowners can contact The Craftsmen Group Wilmette IL during business hours for fast, practical help.