FAQ

Every piece is quote-based, because every piece is different. A quote comes down to two things: materials (matched to your budget) and labor (driven by design complexity). Send us what you're picturing and we'll give you a real number — not a vague range.

Most pieces take 2–8 weeks depending on complexity — a welcome sign is quicker, a full branded cart takes longer. Because we build on evenings and weekends, dates fill up; the earlier you reach out, the better. Rush options are available on select projects.

Both. We deliver and set up within Chicagoland and surrounding states (travel beyond our core radius may add a fee). Many pieces — like our foldable backdrops — are engineered to pack flat and fit in an SUV, so pickup is easy too.

Primarily ½" and ¾" plywood, with the grade matched to your budget and the piece's job. We'll always tell you where it's worth spending and where it isn't.

Yes — that's our favorite way to start. Bring a sketch, a reference image, or just a description. A designer and an engineer will tell you honestly whether it's buildable as-is, suggest tweaks, and turn it into a drawing we can quote.

Absolutely. Roughly half of what we build is for brands — branded display carts, retail fixtures, logo panels, and trade-show pieces. If it's wood and it carries your brand, we can make it.

A 50% deposit secures your spot and start date; the balance is due before delivery or at pickup. We'll put the scope and timeline in writing so there are no surprises.

AH Crafted is the fabrication side — we build custom pieces for you to keep. AH Events is the décor-and-rentals side, where finished pieces are rented for events. Same family, same workshop, two ways to work with us.