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Houseworks Daylighting Solutions LLC

Asphalt Shingle Roofing - Install or Replace, Skylight - Install, Skylight - Repair, Replace or Seal an Existing Skylight,

About us

Houseworks Daylighting Solutions, LLC is Illinois’s oldest and largest VELUX Five-Star dealer. We are proud of our VELUX Five-Star rank, our Better Business Bureau Accreditation with a solid “A+” rating, AND our BBB "Complaint Free Awards" for the last six years. Our locally-owned firm opened in 2001 and we have literally thousands of very satisfied customers. Everyone associated with our firm is VELUX trained and Five-Star Certified. Additional email: [email protected]. We service locations from the Illinois/Wisconsin border South to Morris and East to the Indiana State line.

Business highlights

24 years of experience

Services we offer

Skylight sales, installation & repair. Skylight blinds & shades. Solar attic fans. Residential and Commercial.

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.965 Reviews
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Kimberly P.
Oct 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
These folks are top-notch. In April there was a storm with huge hail that got us a new roof, including replacement of two skylights that were damaged. We figured when getting the new roof it would be perfect time to add a couple of skylights to another dark area of our home. Figuring all of that out was a headache when dealing with various roofers and I was getting frustrated...until I found these fine folks and once I did find them all of my skylight confusion was gone -- magically. They made the process painless took the time to explain our options and why they were best-suited for the job. This is all they do - and it shows because their work is fantastic. Back to their recommendations - they made recommendations that were not even on my radar (hello tax credit and holy cow, sun tunnels are ahhh-mazing for small areas!). We ended up replacing the damaged skylights which were manual with solar-powered ones, with a gateway that makes them SUPER-skylights and decided to wait on the installation of new ones in the other area of our home. I wanted to have some time with the replacement skylights before making the decision which type of skylights to add. A sun tunnel was also suggested since they are pretty surprisingly cost effective - a Big Bang for your buck. And boy are they! Communication was second-to-none and every single person from those in the office, to sales to the installer were amazing. They bent over backwards when our roof replacement was delayed due to rain and we had to postpone the original install date to get us on the schedule within a reasonable amount of time. These folks are at the top of my list as far as contractors go. Zero disappointments...and that's not often a thing with contractors. I'm certain we'll be working with them again in the next year...I'm so grateful to have found them.

JEFFREY S.
Jul 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,400
Mark was timely and responsive with the estimate. He came up with good options and explained how to take advantage of the solar powered tax credit. The skylights look good and the attic fan is nice and quite. The installation went smoothly, though there were some nails and debris found on the driveway after they left.

Walter T.
Oct 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
A great company to work with.
Response from Houseworks Daylighting Solutions LLC

"This Angies List member astutely took advantage of the 30% Federal Tax Credit on solar shades. After a mix up at the factory (the wrong shades were factory installed), we were able to get everything straightened out in a timely manner. Things don't always go right, but we worked quickly to fix the problem and made our customer happy."


Erika J.
Oct 2019
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Professional work.
Response from Houseworks Daylighting Solutions LLC

"We were able to schedule a rare Saturday install which fit this customer's timing. She had a leaking skylight that needed to be replaced before further damage occured."


James F.
Sep 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Work was done timely, professionally and without mess. Premise was cleaned after job. Very pleased with total job. Initial contact with rep also was a good experience.
Response from Houseworks Daylighting Solutions LLC

"We thank this Angie's List member for this excellent review. We work hard to earn new business by taking care of our customers. Our guys reported he was a nice person to work with."


Helen M.
Jun 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Wonderful! The workers was very excellent, showed up on time, very professional.
Response from Houseworks Daylighting Solutions LLC

"We enjoyed working for this Angies List Member. She had a very large acrylic hip ridge that we replaced with a similar product. We had to completely replace the curb but when we finished she seemed very pleased. This skylight should give her years or leak-proof service. Very nice lady."


Michael S.
Oct 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Perfect. Showed up on time, very professional, did exactly what they said they would do, and in the time frame that had been estimated.
Response from Houseworks Daylighting Solutions LLC

"We appreciate the positive review and are pleased this Angie's List member is happy with our work. All of our installers are VELUX Five-Star Certified and Trained. Not to boast but this is why we get reviews like this one...our guys know what they're doing and do it well. We can't provide the most experienced installers at budget pricing which may explain why we sometimes are not the lowest price. We believe our customers want a perfect installation with a No Leak warranty...you don't get that with rookies on your roof."


John C.
Jun 2017
1.0
The sales rep told me that he didn't care why it was leaking. It needed to be replaced. He said that if it leaked after a new one was installed, then it was a roof issues. He gave me a verbal quote that was much higher than others to replace with the same product. He then proceeded to talk badly about the other companies in the area. At first he said that he would email me a written quote. Then he said that he wouldn't since his company is "out of our league " His only concern was to sell a a product that may or may not fix our problem.
Response from Houseworks Daylighting Solutions LLC

"We're very sorry this Angie'[Member Information Removed] List member got off on the wrong foot with our estimator...I apologize for his comments about our competition and his insulting response. Often we find when an old skylight is leaking and cannot be repaired, that customers get upset when we tell them replacement is their only option. That may the case here however we certainly should have handled the objection better. Everyone has a bad day and we're sorry our employee was not more diplomatic. We have taken action to make certain this doesn't happen again."


Ryan K.
Aug 2016
2.0
$2,800
Sales part of it was fine and they suggested a larger skylight than others had offered and it seemed like the sales guy really knew what he was talking about. Because of this, I selected them to replace the skylight. From there, it did not go so well. The first crew showed up and couldn't install the skylight because the roof was too steep and I think one of the guys was new. Annoying, given that they should have known this ahead of time, but we went ahead and had them come back a few days later. They came back again with a new crew and once again could not install the skylight because they didn't have the proper equipment. Since then I have not heard from them again.
Response from Houseworks Daylighting Solutions LLC

"Our employees have the right to determine if a job is too dangerous. We sent two experienced crews to try and accommodate this Angie's List member and neither of them felt we could handle this job. We informed the member both times and then made several calls for and on his behalf to find a roofing contractor with the proper lift who might do this job for him. We're sorry we couldn't do the job, and we tried to help him find someone who could, but the safety of our workers takes priority. And by the way, he paid us nothing and we did follow up with him telling him to expect a call from a certain roofer who told us he could handle the job...evidently it was too unsafe for his crews too."


Pamela C.
Jun 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,800
unknown
Response from Houseworks Daylighting Solutions LLC

"We appreciated working with this Angie's List member. She required a couple of follow-ups which we were happy to do for her."


Gail G.
Mar 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,890
unknown
Response from Houseworks Daylighting Solutions LLC

"Thanks to this Angies for her kind review."


Julie H.
Dec 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000
It was an absolute pleasure to deal with this company from start to finish!  Probably most importantly, the quality of their work is exceptional!!  You can tell that they take great pride in their work (and doing things the right way) and it shows.  Secondly, they did not attempt to oversell me at all.  They made honest recommendations regarding the products that would best suit my needs.  I have very high expectations and their work exceeded my standards in all regards.  Additionally, it was a pleasure to deal with the installers - they were very respectful, cleaned up at the end of the project.  Highly recommend!!!!
Response from Houseworks Daylighting Solutions LLC

"This was a unique job requiring special combi-flashings that needed to be set just perfectly to ensure they would not leak. Our certified installers worked very hard to make certain this job went well. We are pleased that our customer is happy with our work and recommends us to others in need of new skylights."


JACK H.
Sep 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,670
I experienced a hail storm with gale force winds which downed trees and ripped the skylight cap clean off
of its mounting.  Angie's List gave me this company along with others as a possible service provider.
Houseworks Daylighting Solutions' office staff was responsive and prompt.   Their field rep, who was always reachable via cell phone, was thorough in assessing the situation and helpful in providing a secure temporary cover with the 
damaged existing skylight.   The installer was quick, neat and thorough.  
Overall it was a good experience with superior professional company.

Response from Houseworks Daylighting Solutions LLC

"We're sorry this Angie's List member had storm damage but glad that we were able to help him."


Julie K.
Sep 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,165
unknown
Response from Houseworks Daylighting Solutions LLC

"We thank this Angie's List member for the positive review. I will pass her comments on to our guys. We all work hard to make certain jobs go well and that our customers are satisfied."


JOHN W.
Aug 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
unknown
Response from Houseworks Daylighting Solutions LLC

"This Angie's List member hired us to install two skylights where there were no skylights before. Jobs like this can be tricky and must be done with experienced installers. We are pleased this member appreciates the quality of our work. We enjoyed working for them."


Judy W.
Jul 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,190
unknown
Response from Houseworks Daylighting Solutions LLC

"The VELUX Sun Tunnel is such a "feel good" product that we hardly ever install just one. People love bringing natural light into dark areas of their home. We appreciate the great review this Angie's List member left for us. We work hard to deliver the highest quality products and service we can."


Tracey B.
Jun 2015
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
unknown
Response from Houseworks Daylighting Solutions LLC

"We thank this Angie's List member for the positive review and for the nice note she sent us complimenting our professionalism and prompt response. We understand there are sometime other reasons why customers choose another company...we're fine with that. And if another opportunity arises, we'll look forward to presenting her quote for that work in the same prompt and competent manner."


Christopher M.
Jun 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
The owner Jeff worked hard to be sure we could find a quick time to schedule his team.   He even dropped over on a Saturday to resolve a minor loose end.
Response from Houseworks Daylighting Solutions LLC

"We had worked for this townhome association last year and they were pleased with our work then as they seem to be now. We appreciate the call-back and look forward to working with them again."


Matthew W.
May 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,600
unknown

Blake H.
May 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
unknown

Patricia K.
May 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
unknown
Response from Houseworks Daylighting Solutions LLC

"We thank this Angie's List member for the very positive review. We strive to earn all "A's" but an occasional "B" is not the end of the world. We were given that grade for Price. All I can say is that often homeowner's just aren't aware of the costs and expenses small business owner's have to deal with -- like insurance, training, fuel, trash, and even marketing through Angie's List. We really try and keep our costs down through efficient management and competent, trained installers who do the job right the first time. But we're just a phone call away if a problem should occur."


KATHLEEN H.
Nov 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,330
This company worked quickly to install new skylights that were far superior to the old ones with a long warranty.  The clarity of the windows is spectacular!  I was extremely happy with their work.
Response from Houseworks Daylighting Solutions LLC

"We always enjoy hearing that our customers appreciate our work. She is so right, the new VELUX skylights are brighter, clearer and stay clean longer than what was previously available. And the new Laminated Glass is 25% quieter than the skylights we replace."


Katherine M.
Aug 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
They were excellent! I really liked that they did not try to upsell me and they recommended the practical product I needed.  I had to re-schedule due to weather and they were very apologetic. They re-scheduled us quickly. They were professional and efficient and did a great job with clean up.
Response from Houseworks Daylighting Solutions LLC

"This Angie's List member was very nice to write a review for us. She had to be re-scheduled due to the strange weather we've had recently, but in the end we got the job done. Sometimes customer's are not so understanding when weather disrupts their plans and our schedule. But the safety of our installers and protecting our customer's house drives our scheduling."


Virgil D.
Jul 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$750
He told that he understood what he wanted  and send me a quote through email too. He seemed confident and they presented well. I told them they seem to have been in business long enough with a number of good reviews. I talked to them and he gave me some advice on how to situate the sun tunnel since it has a little dome on the top so that the house will still look nice in the front side.
Response from Houseworks Daylighting Solutions LLC

"This Angie's List member has not yet decided whether to install Sun Tunnels on his home. I spoke with him and thanked him for his positive review of what we do. I believe he will be our customer soon."


Jean-Claude O.
Jul 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Highly Recommend. The entire team at Houseworks was professional and knew their business. We had several people quote the job and only Houseworks tech team pointed out that the installation of the skylight was too close to the valley in the roof and if they just tried to replace the window as is we would likely have problems again in the future. They explained why the only real solution was to shorten up the window slightly and give enough distance from the roof valley. Upon investigating on line ourselves about recommended distance from the valley it seemed Houseworks was right.

The weather caused several delays , we were always informed ahead of the schedule change. When the day arrived  the team arrived punctually and completed the task with  competence.

We will definitely hire them again!


Response from Houseworks Daylighting Solutions LLC

"Thanks to this Angie's List member for her kind words. We often hear from customers how our solution differs from what others have quoted. There are too many "skylight experts" advising homeowners to do the wrong thing...and we generally get called out to fix those mistakes. Our company has been installing, replacing and repairing skylights since 2001. All of our installers have been in this business for at least four years and all of them have been through VELUX training and are Certified Five-Star installers. Experience makes all the difference."

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FAQ

Houseworks Daylighting Solutions LLC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Houseworks Daylighting Solutions LLC accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, Houseworks Daylighting Solutions LLC offers free project estimates.
No, Houseworks Daylighting Solutions LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Houseworks Daylighting Solutions LLC does not offer a senior discount.
No, Houseworks Daylighting Solutions LLC does not offer emergency services.
No, Houseworks Daylighting Solutions LLC does not offer warranties.

Contact Information

1809 Elmdale Ave, Glenview, IL 60026

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