Lake in the Hills, IL · Barrington, IL · North Shore
Kitchens. Bathrooms.
Your whole home.
Remodeling with Jacek Kukla, owner of JackStone. Work directly with me to plan your renovation, coordinate the trades and get the finishing details right.
Real homes. Real JackStone work.
A closer look.
Jack Stone, Inc. · Owner-led by Jacek Kukla
Meet the person behind the work →Our approach
The details behind the finish.
Planning, protection, waterproofing and trade coordination support the spaces you see here. Explore each project for the work behind the result.
Serving Boulder Ridge / Lake in the Hills, IL; Algonquin, IL; Barrington, IL; North Shore; and Chicago Loop, IL, with selected projects in Lake Geneva, WI.
Our main services
Kitchen, bathroom or a complete renovation.
Start with the rooms you want to change. We’ll walk through the existing conditions, discuss the scope and work out what the project needs.
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Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen remodeling and installation, from fitted cabinets and countertop coordination to lighting, surfaces, and finish details.
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Bathroom Remodeling
Waterproofing, tile, fixtures, ventilation, and finish work planned as one durable system.
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Whole-Home Renovation
One accountable team coordinating connected spaces, schedules, trades, and decisions.
Also planning an addition, basement, custom cabinetry or other improvements? Explore all services →
05 / The JackStone method
Clarity before construction
A process designed to reduce surprises.
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Priorities
Define what needs to work better and what success means.
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Existing conditions
Understand the space before committing to the solution.
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Coordination
Align decisions, sequencing, and trade responsibilities.
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Build proof
Document meaningful details as the work progresses.
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Handoff
Close with a clear walkthrough for everyday use.
Practical experience & continued learning
Experience in practice.
Hands-on work, collaboration with skilled tradespeople and ongoing technical training shape how we approach a remodel. The training below is a small part of that experience, supporting the decisions behind the finished space.
- Waterproofing behind the tile
- Training in LATICRETE HYDRO BAN Board and Sheet Membrane systems supports attention to the preparation, seams and transitions behind a bathroom finish.
- Connections and concealed details
- Hilti training in adhesive anchors and firestop applications adds technical context when reviewing fastening requirements and penetrations through rated assemblies.
- Lighting that fits everyday use
- Lutron RadioRA 3 training informs conversations about lighting controls, room use and coordination before walls and finishes are complete.
Client perspective
“Jacek, the owner, does amazing work.”
He pays attention to detail, solves problems when something unexpected happens, and is kind, easy to work with and honest. Trust and quality work define JackStone.
Al · Client for 10+ years
07 / Begin
Tell us what needs to work better.
Remodeling close to home.
Serving Boulder Ridge, IL / Lake in the Hills, IL, Algonquin, IL, Barrington, IL, Chicago Loop, IL, and selected projects in Lake Geneva, WI.
Kitchen and bathroom renovations, custom interiors and whole-home projects. Tell us your town and the rooms you want to improve.
Also serving established North Shore and northwest suburban communities.