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Kelly Improvements

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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.”
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Hired 142 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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Jack G.

2 weeks ago

Hired on Thumbtack

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.

1 month ago

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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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James H.

Jan 9, 2026

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Had a great experience multiple times with Kelly improvements. The work was affordable and professional. Definitely will hire again!

Details: Door • Repair of minor cracks, gaps, or holes • Residential

General Carpentry
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Sophia T.

Dec 30, 2025

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Forrest was wonderful to work with. He was professional and installed our cabinets with no issues. I would highly recommend him for any project

Details: Kitchen • 1-5 • No, my cabinets are already assembled • Both wall and base cabinets • No existing cabinets to remove or I will remove them myself • Residential

Cabinet Installation
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Nancy G.

Dec 22, 2025

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Forrest did a fantastic job in our place. His quality of work is exceptional. Working with him was easy, he was very responsive and kept us informed of his progress. He is trustworthy, he worked in our place while we were out of town. We had a vision for our divider wall and he gave us exactly what we had in mind. Forrest is exactly the carpenter we were looking for.

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

Kelly Improvements's reply
Hi Nancy thank you for the review. I had a blast working on this project for you and your husband Bob. Custom carpentry projects are my favorite and getting to work with walnut hardwood is a real treat. You were great clients to work for in your communication and trust. Be in touch for future projects. -Forrest
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