BUILDING TRUST IN EVERY PROJECT

Honest Service, Quality Work, Community First

We're on a mission to restore trust in home services—one project, one customer, one community at a time. Licensed, insured, and committed to doing right by our neighbors in Northern Illinois.

Licensed General Contractor
Illinois License #GC24-0099
Fully Insured
Comprehensive Liability Coverage
Background Checked
Every Team Member Verified
4.7★ on Google
500+ Projects Completed
Pella Certified Contractor BBB Accredited Business — A+ Rated Nextdoor 2025 Neighborhood Fave

Our Mission: Restoring Trust in Home Services

Hi, I'm Craig, founder of Northern Illinois Handyman. I started this company because I saw too many homeowners getting burned by unreliable contractors—missed appointments, poor work, surprise charges. I knew there had to be a better way.

That standard runs in the family. Ours is full of veterans and first responders — people who taught me what showing up actually means. It shaped how this company treats service: do it right, take care of people, no excuses. It's also why everyone who serves gets 10% off here, always.

Our mission is simple: bring integrity back to home services. That means showing up when we say we will, doing the job right the first time, and charging exactly what we quoted. No games, no excuses, just honest work from people who genuinely care about your home.

We're your neighbors. We live in these communities, our kids go to these schools, we shop at these stores. When we do great work, we see you at the grocery store. When we mess up, we own it and make it right. That local accountability keeps us honest and motivated to be the best.

Craig, founder of Northern Illinois Handyman
OUR COMMITMENTS

The Promises We Keep

These aren't just words on a website—they're the commitments we make to every customer, every project, every day.

Keep Our Word

We show up when we say we will, do what we promise, and charge what we quoted. Your trust is everything to us, and we protect it fiercely.

Do It Right

No shortcuts, no corners cut. Every project gets our full attention and professional craftsmanship—because your home deserves nothing less.

Serve Our Community

We're your neighbors, not a national chain. When we do great work, our community thrives. That local connection keeps us accountable and motivated.

Make It Right

Mistakes happen. When they do, we own them and fix them—no excuses, no runaround. We're not satisfied until you're completely happy.

MEET THE TEAM

The People Behind the Work

Every person who walks into your home is background-checked, trained to our standard, and genuinely proud of this work.

Craig Croslow, founder of Northern Illinois Handyman

Craig Croslow

Founder & General Contractor

Craig started Northern Illinois Handyman to prove a contractor could be on time, honest, and easy to work with. He still quotes jobs personally and answers the phone himself.

Our Field Crew

The Hands That Do the Work

The techs and carpenters you'll actually meet on your project — background-checked, trained across trades, and held to one standard: leave it better than we found it, including the cleanup.

This Could Be You

We're Hiring & Training

We're growing — hiring for the field and the office, and training apprentices from zero. If you want a trade career with a crew that does it right, come build with us.

Join the Team →
CUSTOMER REVIEWS

What Our Neighbors Say

Real reviews from real customers across Northern Illinois.

GIVING BACK

Serving Our Community Beyond Business

We believe in taking care of our neighbors—not just as customers, but as community members who deserve help when they need it most.

Helping Those in Need

We provide free or discounted services to families facing hardship—whether it's a widow who lost her spouse, elderly neighbors who can't manage repairs, or families going through difficult times. Everyone deserves a safe, functional home.

Holiday Support

We help seniors and those with mobility challenges hang Christmas lights and decorations. The holidays should be joyful for everyone, and we're happy to help our neighbors celebrate safely.

Community Cookouts

Starting this year 2026, we're hosting community cookouts to bring neighbors together. Good food, good company, and a chance to connect with the people who make our community great. Stay tuned for dates!

Know someone who could use help? If you know a neighbor facing hardship who needs home repairs, reach out to us. We can't help everyone, but we'll do what we can for our community. Our family's business also proudly donates to Folds of Honor, Tunnel to Towers, and the Wounded Warrior Project.

SERVICE AREA

Proudly Serving Northern Illinois

We serve homeowners across Northern Illinois from our Sycamore home base — Sycamore and DeKalb out to the Tri-Cities and beyond. And for the right project, we travel: custom built-ins, remodels, and specialty work have taken us well past the map.

Sycamore
DeKalb
Geneva
St. Charles
Rockford
Huntley
Naperville
And Surrounding Areas
Map showing Northern Illinois Handyman's 45-mile service radius around Sycamore, IL

Experience the Difference Honest Service Makes

Join hundreds of neighbors who've rediscovered what it's like to work with a contractor who actually cares. Let's build something great together.

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Meet the Crew

The people working on your home matter as much as the work itself. Every member of our crew is background-checked, works in Northern Illinois Handyman colors, and is backed by our license, insurance, and 1-Year Workmanship Guarantee.

Craig Croslow, owner of Northern Illinois Handyman

Craig Croslow

OWNER · LICENSED GENERAL CONTRACTOR (IL #GC24-0099)

Craig founded Northern Illinois Handyman on a simple idea: homeowners deserve one crew they can trust with the whole list — from a sticky door to a full bathroom remodel. 500+ projects later, that's still how every job runs: clear written quotes, clean job sites, and work that's done right or made right.

Background-checked crew Licensed & insured 1-Year Workmanship Guarantee
Crew member giving a thumbs up during a custom built-in installation
Built-in day — mid-project thumbs up
Crew member installing a Pella sliding door
Pella door install — crew colors on every job
Crew member installing a mosaic kitchen backsplash
Backsplash tile, piece by piece
Crew member repairing an attic vent on a ladder
Exterior repairs — no job too high
The crew is growing — know someone who does great work? We're hiring →