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Kelly Contracting

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This pro handles handyman and general carpentry projects, and trim and molding installs, and they’ve been in business for 9 years. Customers say they’re an expert carpenter who delivers high-quality, clean work.

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About
Forrest Kelly is here to get your home project complete with care and quality. Fully Insured. Over 8 years specializing in decorative wall accents, trim/production carpentry, painting, staining, and handyman home repairs. “I love helping homeowners understand their projects better and get their jobs done professionally. Communication and quality is priority to make sure you are happy.”
Overview

Hired 146 times

Serves Chicago, IL

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1 employee

10 years in business

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2025

Services offered
Areas needing carpentry help
Services needed

Application of finishes

Minor repairs

Replacement of portions of existing structure

New custom building or construction

Property type

Residential

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Projects and media
Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Michelle L.

3 weeks ago

Hired on Thumbtack

Could not recommend Forrest enough. He is so kind and knowledgeable about what he does. The measurements I gave him for the topper on our ikea shoe cabinet were too tight (our wall has subtle curves), so I asked him to cut a new piece vs try to make the old piece work and it has made our shoe cabinet look SO custom. He chose the perfect type of wood to fit our home. We get sooo many compliments on it. Hire him!!

Details: Cabinets, shelves, or bookcases • New custom building or construction • Residential

General Carpentry
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Peter D.

4 weeks ago

Hired on Thumbtack

Absolutely in love with the wainscoting. Everything came out clean, well-aligned, and really elevated the space. Showed up on time, communicated well, and kept things professional start to finish. Would definitely recommend.

Details: Wainscoting (less common) • Drywall • No, I will need the carpenter to provide the molding or trim • Yes, I need help designing the molding or trim • As recommended by carpenter • 0 - 40 ft • I do not need it painted or stained

Trim or Molding Installation
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Daniel P.

Apr 19, 2026

Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Wainscoting (less common) • Drywall • No, I will need the carpenter to provide the molding or trim • Yes, I need help designing the molding or trim • As recommended by carpenter • 0 - 40 ft • I would like it painted

Trim or Molding Installation
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Jack G.

Feb 4, 2026

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Forrest did an amazing job building out wainscoting in our nursery, along with painting the room! He was very responsive, friendly, and flexible. Would highly recommend him to anyone needing work on their house!

Details: Wainscoting (less common) • Drywall • No, I will need the carpenter to provide the molding or trim • Yes, I need help designing the molding or trim • As recommended by carpenter • I do not need it painted or stained

Trim or Molding Installation
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Patricia H.

Jan 15, 2026

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I hired Kelly Improvements to hang a kitchen cabinet for me that another pro and his worker tried to but unfortunately couldn’t do . Forrest did a fabulous job. The only cabinet that he was supposed to fix was the cabinet to the left (2doors) the cabinet to the right is separate. Forrest took his time, brought the cabinets down . He found the studs, put the cabinets back up and fused them together. High quality craftsmanship I have a few other jobs for him to do . His communication was clear timely and professional. Which made the entire process smooth and stress free.

Details: Kitchen • 1-5 • No, my cabinets are already assembled • Wall cabinets • Yes, I will need 1 - 5 cabinets removed • Residential

Cabinet Installation
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