What We Do

North Shore Home Works

For over 25 years, North Shore Home Works has helped homeowners across Chicago’s North Shore repair, maintain, and improve their properties. From a home-inspection repair list to interior and exterior remodeling, we bring a personal approach to work of every size.

Personal Attention

Local experience.
A personal commitment.

Customers identify Ron Graham as the person they work with and praise his personal attention, clear communication, and follow-through. We directly supervise and take responsibility for our work.

Our experience includes homes and commercial properties. Painting and fencing services have served commercial clients alongside our residential remodeling and exterior work.

Related Business Divisions

Specialized work, familiar names.

Located in Deerfield, Illinois, North Shore Home Works, Red’s Roofing, and North Shore Fences are all divisions of Menorah Painting and Decorating.

Painting & Decorating

Interior and exterior painting, wallpapering, and specialty finishes for residential and commercial properties.

Roofing & Repairs

Residential roof replacement and repairs, with materials selected for your home and budget.

Clear Estimate

Fence installation and repairs for homeowners and commercial properties in wood, vinyl, ornamental metal, and chain-link.

Why Choose Us

Care in the details.

Established local experience

Over 25 years serving Chicago’s North Shore, with experience in both residential and commercial work.

Reliable communication

Customers praise our scheduling, responsive communication, and practical solutions when something unexpected comes up.

Careful craftsmanship

Attention to detail, quality materials, and direct supervision of our work.

Respect for your property

Clean, neat work practices. Painting preparation includes protecting surfaces, returning furniture, and vacuuming the work area.

Service-specific guarantees

Written warranty terms differ by service. Review the applicable labor, workmanship, and material coverage with your estimate.

References you can read

Genuine Google reviews and homeowner letters, with references available with your estimate or upon request.

Our Commitment

Written guarantees, specific to the work.

Coverage depends on the service and the materials selected. Review the written terms for your project rather than assuming that a single warranty covers all types of work.

North Shore Home Works

4-year labor warranty

North Shore Home Works remodeling and construction labor is covered by a 4-year warranty. References are provided with your estimate or upon request.

Menorah Painting & Decorating

4-year written guarantee

North Shore Home Works remodeling and construction labor is covered by a 4-year warranty. References are provided with your estimate or upon request.

Red’s Roofing

10-year new roofing labor warranty

New roofing labor is covered for 10 years. Material warranties range from 20 years to lifetime, depending on the roofing product and project. Confirm the selected manufacturer’s terms with your estimate.

North Shore Fences

Fencing labor guarantee

Fencing labor carries a 100% guarantee, with 5 years on workmanship and 1 year on repairs. These fencing terms do not establish warranty coverage for decks or porches.

Property Preparation

Before the listing. After the inspection.

We help homeowners and real estate professionals prepare, maintain, and improve residential properties, from home-inspection punch lists to painting and repairs before a sale.

Customer testimonials describe repairs completed before listing and after a home inspection. Bring your maintenance list to the conversation so we can discuss the work your property needs.

What Customers Say

Reliability, in their own words.

“Ron and his crew did an incredible job repairing the cracks in my foundation and installing drain tile around the perimeter of my basement. They also did a wonderful job of removing my old driveway and installing the new one.”

Rabbi Michael Sommer
Posted on Google

“Ron delivered what he promised in a timely manner. He and his staff were professional, thorough and very pleasant to deal with. Any follow-up matters were dealt with promptly and efficiently. Final project costs came in right on budget. Very pleased and will use them again.”

Hal Roseth
Posted on Google

“I needed several repairs done around the house before putting it up for sale. Ron and his team did a great job with the punch list. All of the items were completed promptly and within the estimated budget. I highly recommend North Shore Home Works — they are professional and do high quality work at a reasonable price!”

Tammy Hartweg
Posted on Google

Common Questions

Working with us.

How do I request an estimate?

Call 847-409-5507 or use the estimate form to tell us about your property and the work you have in mind. Consultations and estimates are free and without obligation.

Interior and exterior remodeling, home repairs, roofing, gutters, painting and decorating, decks and fencing, and heating cable installation. Small repair lists are welcome, as well as larger projects.

Yes. Our painting experience includes offices, industrial spaces, retail spaces, and nursing homes. Fence installation and repair are also available for commercial properties. Call to discuss the scope of your project.

It is helpful to have your property location, a description of the work, and any inspection or maintenance list you would like us to review. You can also share your priorities and questions about materials or budget.

We discuss the work you need, your priorities, and suitable options, then provide a free estimate. For painting, the original service commitment includes a written contract with every free estimate.

No. Remodeling labor, painting, new roofing labor, and fencing have different terms. Ask us to confirm the provider, scope, exclusions, and any manufacturer’s coverage in your written project documents. A roofing or fencing warranty should not be assumed to cover other services.

Review our Areas Served page or call 847-409-5507 with the property’s town and location. Our office is in Northfield; listed communities are service areas, not additional offices.

Your North Shore Home

Let's talk about what comes next.

Based in Northfield, serving Chicago’s North Shore and nearby communities. Ask us about your property and request a free estimate.