High-End Residential Remodeling & General Contracting
Remodeling & general contracting. Built around your home.
Serving Boulder Ridge / Lake in the Hills, Algonquin and Barrington, with selected projects in Lake Geneva. From painting and individual rooms to kitchens, bathrooms and whole-home renovations, work directly with Jacek to plan the right scope.
Jack Stone, Inc. · Owner-led by Jacek Kukla
Meet the person behind the work →Professional development & certifications
Years of experience. A commitment to keep growing.
Jacek has completed technical training in LATICRETE HYDRO BAN Board and Sheet Membrane systems, Hilti adhesive anchors and firestop applications, and Lutron RadioRA 3. This training complements hands-on experience with waterproofing, installation details and coordinated interior work.
02 / Our standard
A strong finish starts with accountable work.
Good remodeling is more than a beautiful final photo. It is the planning, protection, waterproofing, trade coordination, and careful decisions that make the finished space work well long after the project is complete.
03 / Our work
JackStone projects
See the work. Follow the process.
Our project library is the place for finished spaces, before-and-after views, and the construction details behind them.
See Our Projects04 / Capabilities
A single standard across the whole home.
Thoughtful planning, accountable coordination, and careful execution — from the structure of the project to the final touchpoint.
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Whole-Home Renovation
One accountable team coordinating connected spaces, schedules, trades, and decisions.
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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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General Contracting
Clear project leadership from existing conditions and planning through construction and handoff.
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Basement Remodeling
Comfortable lower levels with thoughtful zoning, moisture-aware materials, and refined finishes.
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Custom Cabinetry & Interiors
Custom cabinets, fitted built-ins, media walls, shelving, and finish carpentry shaped around your space.
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Interior Remodeling
Focused upgrades that improve flow, function, finish, and the experience of everyday living.
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Deck Building
Outdoor decks planned around your home, access, layout, materials, and the conditions of the site.
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Tile Installation
Bathroom floors, shower walls, niches, and tile feature walls with careful surface preparation, layout, and finish details.
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Interior & Exterior Painting
Room refreshes, accent walls, trim, and exterior painting with preparation and finish choices matched to the surface.
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.
06 / Meet Jacek Kukla
Hands-on experience.
Personal accountability.
Jacek’s work in U.S. construction began in 2004, with painting and framing. His background includes more than two years as a professional tile installer in Hawaii, followed by high-end residential renovation in Chicagoland.
Today, he leads JackStone with direct responsibility for planning, communication, trade coordination, and finish quality. You work with the person accountable for the project.
More about Jacek & JackStone
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 / Lake in the Hills, Algonquin and Barrington, with selected projects in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
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.