Great Lakes Builders Inc

Structural Engineering, Foundation Repair, General Remodeling,

About us

SUPER SERVICE AWARD WINNER 12 CONSECUTIVE YEARS. Great Lakes Builders is a structural contractor that specializes in protecting the value of existing properties through its “Structural Repair and Remediation” services and in adding value to existing properties through its “Structural Alterations” services. Great Lakes Builders has been providing "Structural Solutions" for residential, commercial and industrial properties since 1949. Great Lakes Builders provides Structural Engineering referrals to Homeowners and Building owners that require structural engineering services.

Business highlights

78 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Structural repairs. Foundation repair & replacement. Beam, column. & footing replacement. Structural framing repairs. Roof rafter reinforcement, shoring, & jacking to level sloping floors & roofs. Straightening bowed walls. Balcony repairs. Lintel replacement. Removing bearing walls. Steel reinforced concrete structures.

Services we don't offer

Structural Engineering services.


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

4.9159 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
93%
4
3%
3
2%
2
1%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

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Showing 151-159 of 159 reviews

Laura B.
01/2016
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Carmel G.
07/2015
3.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0


Stephanie P.
06/2014
3.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0


marian W.
05/2014
5.0
structural engineer, foundation repair
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Shored up my back porch room which was sinking. They poured a new concrete pier and reinforced the footings. They were awesome! I highly recommend this company. One of the best I've done business with.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Mrs. Jean L.
02/2014
5.0
structural engineer, foundation repair
  + 0 more
See above.
Description of Work: We recently signed up with Angie’s list and needed a contractor to raise the house due to shifting. We really lucked out with Great Lake Builders, Inc. Professional, courteous, on time, great work and clean up when the job was done. Very helpful and informative with any questions asked. I requested some business cards to give to anyone needing an A+ referral.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Nathan F.
07/2013
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Great Lakes Builders were great to work with. They were able to assess the work very quickly, get the right materials in on time to meet my tight schedule. The entire team was very considerate of my house and my inquiries. They were very careful when moving bulky and heavy beams through my house. They worked with us to achieve the best trade off. Martin and Mike have responded to all our questions very promptly. We might even use them again very soon.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Jeff K.
04/2013
5.0
structural engineer, foundation repair
  + 0 more
See above
Description of Work: I called Michael at Great Lakes to try to get some help with a foundation issue discovered this weekend during a home inspection for a property I'm looking to buy. I was able to catch him on the phone in the PM and not only was he willing to talk with me though he had all these other messages to check, but he told me I could send him pictures and he'd talk me thru what he saw right then. Wow, that's going out of your way for someone that's not a client yet! He was informative and helpful and we'll be looking to work together potentially on this issue, you can't get this level of help sometimes even when you pay for it upfront - thanks so much!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

DANE T.
10/2005
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
MICHAEL WAS GREAT! I WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE SELLERS AND HE VERY NICE WITH ME HAVING TO CANCEL THE INSPECTION ON SHORT NOTICE. I SETTLED THE PROBLEMS WITH THE SELLERS AND MICHAEL AND MARTIN WERE ABLE TO COME OUT THE NEXT DAY AND INSPECT THE BASEMENT BEAMS FOR ME. I TOLD THEM THAT I ONLY HAD 2 DAYS LEFT IN MY ATTORNEY APPROVAL PERIOD SO THEY UNDERSTOOD WHY I NEEDED SOMEONE TO COME OUT QUICKLY. THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE BEAMS IN THE BASEMENT WHICH AT MINIMUM WOULD HAVE COST $7K TO REPAIR. THIS COMPOUNDED THE REPAIRS THAT ALREADY NEEDED TO BE DONE AND THE SELLERS WOULD NOT REDUCE THE PRICE OR CREDIT ANY MONEY AT CLOSING. I ENDED UP NOT BUYING THE BUILDING AND I AM VERY GLAD I DID NOT. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND GREAT LAKES BUILDERS AND I WOULD DEFINITELY USE THEM AGAIN.
Description of Work: INSPECTED BEAMS IN THE BASEMENT OF A BUILDING I HAD A PURCHASE CONTRACT ON. IF I HAD THE WORK DONE BY THEM THE COST OF THE INSPECTION WOULD HAVE BEEN SUBTRACTED FROM THE TOTAL BILL.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$280

JAMIE P.
09/2005
5.0
structural engineer
  + -1 more
MARTIN WAS HELPFUL IN EXPLAINING THE PROCESS AND METHODS NECESSARY FOR FIXING SUPPORTS. WAS HELPFUL IN COMING UP WITH IDEAS AND OPTIONS FOR FUTURE REMODELING, AS WELL. WORKERS WERE VERY NEAT, AND LEFT THE AREA SURPRISINGLY TIDY.
Description of Work: REPLACED WOOD COLUMNS IN BASEMENT, WITH STEEL.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,600

Contact information

870 Lively Blvd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

http://www.greatlakesbuildersinc.com

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
MC6055
Trade License Locale
Chicago
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Structural Engineering,
Foundation Repair,
General Remodeling,
Concrete Leveling,
Masonry,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Moving Companies,
Chimney Repair,
Drywall,
Insulation,
Egress Windows,
Decks and Porches

FAQ

Great Lakes Builders Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Great Lakes Builders Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, Great Lakes Builders Inc does not offer free project estimates.
No, Great Lakes Builders Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Great Lakes Builders Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Great Lakes Builders Inc does not offer emergency services.
No, Great Lakes Builders Inc does not offer warranties.
Great Lakes Builders Inc offers the following services: Structural repairs. Foundation repair & replacement. Beam, column. & footing replacement. Structural framing repairs. Roof rafter reinforcement, shoring, & jacking to level sloping floors & roofs. Straightening bowed walls. Balcony repairs. Lintel replacement. Removing bearing walls. Steel reinforced concrete structures.
Structural Engineering services.

Contact information

870 Lively Blvd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

http://www.greatlakesbuildersinc.com