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Inside S.R.C Home Repair and Remodel, a Family Crew in River Grove

By Justin Deleon ยท November 2026 ยท 6 min read

Finished basement family room by SRC Home Repair and Remodel, with gray walls, recessed lights, new carpet and a large sectional sofa

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S.R.C Home Repair and Remodel is a family owned remodeler based in River Grove, Illinois, owned by Alvin Santos, with more than 20 years in the trade. It does kitchens, bathrooms, basements and whole homes across Chicago and the west and northwest suburbs. Every job starts with a free visit and a written scope and price. Google shows 5.0 stars from 5 reviews as of November 5, 2026.

Why We Picked SRC for a Showcase

We read a lot of contractor websites. Plenty of them are full of stock kitchens nobody on the crew has ever stood in. The first thing we want to see is the crew's own work, and SRC sent us its own job photos.

So we're showing them. A showcase is a feature, not a grade or an award. We wrote it from SRC's website, its Google profile and those photos.

SRC Home Repair and Remodel by the numbersMore than 20 years in the trade, a 5.0 Google rating from 5 reviews as of November 5, 2026, and 13 named service towns on its Google profile, plus one free in home estimate to start every job.SRC by the NumbersFrom its Google profile and website, as of November 5, 202620+Years in the Trade5.0Google Rating, 5 Reviews13Towns Named on Google1Free In Home Estimate to Start
The short version of SRC, from its Google profile and website.

What the Crew Builds

Kitchens, bathrooms and basements are the main work. SRC also takes on whole home renovations, flooring, painting, drywall, tile, paver walkways and steps, patios and commercial renovations.

Bathrooms run from a tub to shower conversion up to a gut job down to the studs. Basements cover family rooms, offices, guest suites, bathrooms and bars. One team handles the demolition, the build, the finishes and the cleanup, so you aren't chasing four companies for one room.

Walk-in shower with large gray veined wall panels, a pebble tile floor, a sliding glass door and a brushed metal shower set
A walk-in shower by SRC, with a pebble tile floor and a sliding glass door.

The Work You Don't See Is the Work That Counts

A shower can look perfect for a year and still be leaking into the wall. That's why the order matters. SRC says it waterproofs and flood tests its showers before tile goes on. A flood test fills the shower pan with water and leaves it there, so a leak shows up while it's still cheap to fix.

Basements work the same way. SRC handles moisture before the drywall goes up. We wrote a whole basement finishing guide on why that comes first, and it uses SRC's jobs as the example.

Bathroom with a white double vanity, a wide lighted mirror, recessed lights and wood look tile floor
A double vanity with a lighted mirror, on an SRC job.

How a Job Starts

You call, text or fill out the form on the site. SRC says it answers any time of day. Then someone walks your space, measures and talks through your ideas and your budget range.

You get a written proposal with the scope, materials and schedule, and you owe nothing until you approve it. The same crew stays from the start to the final walk through. SRC pulls the permits a job needs and schedules the inspections with your city or village.

What Customers Wrote on Google

As of November 5, 2026, SRC's Google profile shows 5.0 stars from 5 reviews. That's a small count, so read them yourself. They're specific, and that's what we look for.

Tom Kleve wrote about two siding jobs, saying they "left the site clean and they were reasonably priced." Allison Gomolinski wrote about a basement and praised the "exceptional attention to detail." A reviewer named Ale wrote that new floors and dark blue walls "completely changed the look of the space" in a living room.

Lower level kitchenette with gray cabinets, glass front uppers, a stainless refrigerator, white counters and wood look tile
A lower level kitchenette by SRC.

Where SRC Works

SRC is based at 8413 River Grove Ave in River Grove, IL 60171. Its Google profile names Chicago, River Grove, Cicero, Elmhurst, Melrose Park, Franklin Park, Schiller Park, Addison, Itasca, Glenview, Northlake, Broadview and Westchester. If your town sits near those, just ask.

Ask These Before You Hire Any Remodeler

These work on SRC and on everybody else. Don't skip them because you like the photos.

That last one is the law on bigger jobs. The Illinois Home Repair and Remodeling Act says a remodeler must hand you a written contract with the total cost before starting any job over 1,000 dollars.

How to Reach SRC

Call or text (708) 765-6663, or request a free estimate on SRC's website. You can also see more job photos on Instagram and Pinterest.

Need a smaller fix instead of a remodel? Find a small remodel pro or hire a handyman near you on HandyRanking.

Finished bedroom with two sets of white closet doors, new carpet, baseboards and a modern ceiling light
A new bedroom with double closets, on an SRC job.

Small Questions, Straight Answers

Where is S.R.C Home Repair and Remodel located?

SRC is at 8413 River Grove Ave, River Grove, IL 60171, and works across Chicago and the west and northwest suburbs.

Who owns SRC Home Repair and Remodel?

Alvin Santos owns it. The company is family owned, with more than 20 years in the trade.

Is the estimate free?

Yes. SRC starts every job with a free in home estimate and gives you a written scope and price, with no obligation.

Does SRC pull permits?

SRC says it pulls the permits a job needs and schedules the inspections with your city or village.

Source Notes

What we citedWhere it came from
Services, process, waterproofing, moisture and permit statementsS.R.C Home Repair and Remodel website
Rating, reviews, service towns and years in the trade, as of November 5, 2026S.R.C Home Repair and Remodel on Google
Written contract rule on jobs over 1,000 dollarsIllinois General Assembly, Home Repair and Remodeling Act

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