Illini Home Improvements
About us
We are a full service Insulation company serving central Illinois for 5 generations. Other products offered include: Siding, Soffit, Fascia, Windows, Doors, Gutters and Gutter Guards. (217) 954-1218
Business highlights
17 years of experience
Services we offer
Air Sealing, Crawlspace & Foam. Insulation Removal, Crawlspace Encapsulation, Entry & Storm Doors, Insulation - Attic, Replacement Windows, Retractable Garage Door Screens, Seamless Gutters, Siding, Soffit & Fascia, Solar Roof Vents., Storm Shelters & Safe Rooms, Sunsetter Awnings, Wall
Amenities
Free Estimates
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
Reviews
4.417 Reviews
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Showing 1-17 of 17 reviews
Virginia B.
Aug 2017
Kim Carico thoughtfully considered the amount of insultion already present and recommended an additional amount to bring us up to a reasonable standard. He did not try to sell us on adding more than that. Within a few days, the work was scheduled and completed. The workers were pleasant and efficient and left everything clean and tidy.
Rick R.
May 2017
Completed the work in a professional and timely manner. Cleaned up after the job was completed.
Homeowner
May 2016
Excellent, family-run business. I called on Monday afternoon about adding insulation and the job was completed within 48 hours. The estimator (company co-owner) recommended reasonable solutions and did not try to "sell" me on things I didn't need. The installers were very courteous, showed up early, cleaned up well, and even put my stuff they had to move right back where they found it. I wish I called them years ago. Very pleased with this job and company.
Carol W.
Nov 2015
They were very enjoyable to work with Kelly & Nolan courteous reasonable & did wonderful job cleaning up.
Barbara E.
Oct 2015
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Response from Illini Home Improvements
"Mr. and Mrs. [Member Name Removed], With all due respect, we have been out to complete your full job and was done very well after all completed tasks. We also have had all Ameren authorities inspect your job as well. They have no complaints what so ever. When we quoted you to have the work done, we generously provided you with all Ameren Incentives you qualified for off the top of your contract price.Therefore, you immediately received your savings. In order for us to be refunded the savings, Ameren requires a post test for blower door air sealing results. We done this while Ameren was present as well. Unfortunately for us, we do not get our Incentives back that was given to you up front because you refuse to sign the Ameren Incentive Applications. We feel Illini Home Improvements has done a very complete job and you should tell a difference. We strive to leave our customers completely satisfied. This is our main goal in business as well as save you money. If you have any further questions or complaints, please call our office and we will be sure to resolve any issues you may have. Again, Thank you for your business."
Theresa M.
Jul 2015
Went ok. Attic needed insulation, energy credits were good incentive. Illini Home Improvements was very clear about what they were going to do and what credits we would receive. Actually called on an earlier date than expected to come and complete job. Only problem was that I hadn't moved or covered things in basement, and there was a few items that
got dust and/or small amounts of foam insulation on them.
Don G.
Apr 2015
They're here right now doing it. It is fine. The staff are very pleasant and professional.
Janie C.
Jan 2015
Employees arrived on time; got to work immediately answered any questions I had. Pleasant in small conversation; professional overall. Work completed within reasonable time.
Dan P.
Dec 2014
I was very impressed that the company is 150 years old and was passed down from grandpa to father to son. They have a whole book of jobs that they have done. They did some work to some friends of ours and did excellent work. They were very quick to return phone call. He answered all my questions. They were very professional and he gave me ray of different pricing for different services. The quality of work was great.
Lisa K.
Aug 2014
The experience went very well. The work was done quickly and efficiently. Kim and Kody both were professional, personable, and down-to-earth. We are planning on having them fix a few more things around the house. Their prices are excellent for us as we are on a tight budget.
Marina M.
Apr 2014
Kody did an excellent job insulating my small basement. Illini Home Improvement is one of the few companies that can use small cylinders to blow insulation in small <1,000 ft^2 basements. I was glad they did not have to pump insulation from a large truck, as some other companies which I received estimates from have to do. I was afraid these large blown foam hoses would lead to over-spray and a big mess.
Kody finished his work quickly, did a second pass to make sure all gaps and crevices were sealed, and swept and cleaned up to be sure there were no small pieces of debris which fell on the floor. What a great experience!
Though it took Kim a few days to call me back to set up a time to give me an estimate, when he came by, the estimate was very reasonable and they were able to schedule the work to be done within 2 days!
The insulation dried quickly and left no smell that I could notice. I am very happy with the work performed.
Kody finished his work quickly, did a second pass to make sure all gaps and crevices were sealed, and swept and cleaned up to be sure there were no small pieces of debris which fell on the floor. What a great experience!
Though it took Kim a few days to call me back to set up a time to give me an estimate, when he came by, the estimate was very reasonable and they were able to schedule the work to be done within 2 days!
The insulation dried quickly and left no smell that I could notice. I am very happy with the work performed.
Kelley E.
Jun 2013
They were extremely knowledgeable and explained everything to us very thoroughly. They made a mistake with our drywall and not only did they come right back to fix it at their expense but they took additional money off of final bill. They even came back a second time just to make sure it was perfect. I would definitely recommend them, they were extremely nice and professional!
Heath I.
Apr 2013
It was november and Illini Home Improvements was very busy. THey came out and gave me a quote but said it would be about two weeks before they could install the insulation. Three days later they called me and said they could fit me into their schedule that day. They were very curteious and professional. Great Job!!!
Heath I.
Apr 2013
I had Illini Home Improvement out to install insulation back in October 2012(did a great job and the price was in the range of other estimates), while they were there, I had them give me an estimate on repairing my gutters. 6 months later I had problems with water in my crawl space. I called Illini Home Improvements and they came out that same day. They honored the estimate from 6 months ago. They said that they would be back early in the week or middle of the week. Well we had rain on Monday and I was afraid that my crawl space would be flooded again. I came home from work and Illini Home improvements had already been to my house to repair my gutters. They repaired the gutters in the rain!! I can't tell you how relieved I was, we are expecting to get rain all week.
Doris H.
Nov 2012
The owner, Kim Curaco, came to do it himself on a very cold day in January. I thought all was well. The procedure was performed very efficiently and did not take long. My bedroom was warmer as a result. Although, he annoyed me to the hilt when he removed all of the light bulbs in my house and told me he was going to Menard's to purchase energy efficient bulbs. He did and presented me with the hefty bill. Since, more desirable options are available, but I will have to wait awhile to get them. I have the squiggly bulbs in all of my canned lights.
The next season I began experiencing moisture problems. I have an endless pool in my garage because I have a severe case of fibyromalgia and doctors claim it gives me the ability to stay active and able to live alone at 71 years of age. The pool had been installed two years before this insulation was blown in and presented NO moisture problems until the insultation was added. As suggested by Ameren I put in a motorized side vent in the garage even tho I was not experiencing problems.
The next season, I began seeing water spots on the garage ceiling. I had six professionals here to inspect the garage attic and they all said the same thing. Illini Home Improvements had not installed "proper vents". The insulation had been blown in over the vents in the sophetts; thus the moisture; the air flow had been solidly blocked off. My contractor, Dillmans, asked me to call him. They expected that Mr. Curaco would come out and make it right. Instead he got angry, said he never puts in "proper vents" even in his own new house and was insulted by the charge for he is the best insulator in the state!. He told me the problem was that "you have a g.. d... pool in the garage". Well, it was there, he saw it when he was here to blow in the insulation. The insulation for over the garage was blown in through the pull down stairs in the garage. He later called back to set up a meeting with me, his brother, and himself. I did not return the call; I am not stupid. One woman against two angry men that wanted to defend their reputation. I did not have the time.
Insulation was removed, proper vents were installed and insulation blown in again. I spent $1400. I sent a copy of the bill to Illini Home Improvements with a note that said, "any man can make a mistake, but it takes a big man to correct it". I also sent a copy of my letter to Ameren because they list them on their recommended providers list. No response from either.
October 21, 2012, I was in the pool for a few minutes. While doing stretches, I heard something that sounded like a gun shot. I looked around to see a large section of the ceiling over the pool on my back. I was able to crawl out before the electrical fixtures hit the water. I am lucky to be alive. I did not think I was hurt at the time. But since I have been experiencing problems that may very well be the cause of the pain I am feeling in my back and left side.
The rest of the ceiling over the pool came down. I had to hire someone to clean it up. Then I have had to put in more insulation (most ended soggy in the pool), a vapor barrier and a new ceiling.
I WOULD NOT HIRE THIS COMPANY!
The next season I began experiencing moisture problems. I have an endless pool in my garage because I have a severe case of fibyromalgia and doctors claim it gives me the ability to stay active and able to live alone at 71 years of age. The pool had been installed two years before this insulation was blown in and presented NO moisture problems until the insultation was added. As suggested by Ameren I put in a motorized side vent in the garage even tho I was not experiencing problems.
The next season, I began seeing water spots on the garage ceiling. I had six professionals here to inspect the garage attic and they all said the same thing. Illini Home Improvements had not installed "proper vents". The insulation had been blown in over the vents in the sophetts; thus the moisture; the air flow had been solidly blocked off. My contractor, Dillmans, asked me to call him. They expected that Mr. Curaco would come out and make it right. Instead he got angry, said he never puts in "proper vents" even in his own new house and was insulted by the charge for he is the best insulator in the state!. He told me the problem was that "you have a g.. d... pool in the garage". Well, it was there, he saw it when he was here to blow in the insulation. The insulation for over the garage was blown in through the pull down stairs in the garage. He later called back to set up a meeting with me, his brother, and himself. I did not return the call; I am not stupid. One woman against two angry men that wanted to defend their reputation. I did not have the time.
Insulation was removed, proper vents were installed and insulation blown in again. I spent $1400. I sent a copy of the bill to Illini Home Improvements with a note that said, "any man can make a mistake, but it takes a big man to correct it". I also sent a copy of my letter to Ameren because they list them on their recommended providers list. No response from either.
October 21, 2012, I was in the pool for a few minutes. While doing stretches, I heard something that sounded like a gun shot. I looked around to see a large section of the ceiling over the pool on my back. I was able to crawl out before the electrical fixtures hit the water. I am lucky to be alive. I did not think I was hurt at the time. But since I have been experiencing problems that may very well be the cause of the pain I am feeling in my back and left side.
The rest of the ceiling over the pool came down. I had to hire someone to clean it up. Then I have had to put in more insulation (most ended soggy in the pool), a vapor barrier and a new ceiling.
I WOULD NOT HIRE THIS COMPANY!
Response from Illini Home Improvements
"We recently became a member and wish you had expressed your concerns with us about our service. I would like to address the issues you are/were experiencing. Yes, we did received from you an Invoice for the repairs that you had done by a different contractor. When I called to set a time for myself and my brother who is BPI Certified (nationally certified to access all weatherization situations), you chose not to return my call, instead hire a different contractor to do the repair work. We were by no means angry, just committed in providing our customers with total satisfaction. Satisfied customers are our biggest achievement. Whenever you introduce a pool to the interior of your home, there are considerations you must take. The moisture content that is now effecting your home is 10 times the amount that it was designed for. The vent fan will only work if it was sized right and used in conjunction with a humidistat. The standard drywall in your garage was never made to withhold this amount of moisture. Even blue board they install in bathrooms will not handle this amount of moisture you have presented to the garage. Also, take into consideration of the humidity the concrete floor is subjecting the drywall to in the beginning. You hired a contractor on 3/16/12 to provide and install proper vents in the kitchen and attic, 4 box vents in the garage roof, R-19 fiberglass blown in insulation in the top attic ceilings and fire-stop around the duct work at the ceiling in the garage. Your review mentioned that they removed and replaced our insulation. I understand your distress. (We strive to deliver complete customer satisfaction) When your ceilings fell in on 10/21/12 (8 months after the new install from a different contractor) we do not feel like we should have been held accountable for that mishap.We wish we had a chance to resolve this at the time the work was done. We fulfilled our contract agreement, however given the chance, we would have taken the proper steps to completely satisfy you. You did not accept our invitation to do so."
Andrew B.
Jun 2012
Install was a no call/no show twice. During install they fell through the drywall and did a very poor repair, which had to be refinished by a professional. Vent extensions in the attic were not installed to industry standards. They were not secured and have since fallen off.
Response from Illini Home Improvements
"Install was a no call/no show twice. During install they fell through the drywall and did a very poor repair, which had to be refinished by a professional. Vent extensions in the attic were not installed to industry standards. They were not secured and have since fallen off As being a new member to Angie's List, we were not aware of your distress. We apologize for any inconvenience our company may have caused you at the time of your service. Your review meant a lot to us, and by doing so, since we have replaced the unqualified worker subjected to this matter (shortly after your install). Satisfied customers are our biggest achievement and take great pride in doing so. We hope you will consider us in future projects."
Carrie S.
Mar 2012
Prompt, courteous and professional response from scheduling a visit for the estimate to performing the work.
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FAQ
Illini Home Improvements is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.
Illini Home Improvements accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, Illini Home Improvements offers free project estimates.
No, Illini Home Improvements does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Illini Home Improvements does not offer a senior discount.
No, Illini Home Improvements does not offer emergency services.
No, Illini Home Improvements does not offer warranties.