I needed a spigot changed in the dead of winter. The plumbing line didn't have a shut off valve…read more Instead of the costly repair of pulling out drywall to cut line, Chuck recommended buying the part to fix spigot instead of replacing. This was a significant savings and solved the problem. It was refreshing to receive forthright and honest repair services without attempts to mark up prices or add extensive repairs. It was my first time using GsR based upon a recommendation from a friend. I now have a trusted and reliable plumber I can rely upon. Thanks Chuck!

Respectfully, and without malice, and, hopefully abiding by Yelp rules, with no disinformation or…read moremisinformation, only good old i n f o r m a t i o n and a few thoughts for the reader --- Let's suppose that you called a plumbing company for an estimate for work you needed done. An estimate is not labor, but rather an approximate or tentative judgment about what conditions a worker will encounter and, additionally for parts that may be needed...in other words, an assessment for a potential job, no labor, work or exertion at this juncture. An employee of a company (let's say plumbing) arrives, to provide an estimate, per your request. Said employee jots down some notes -- no labor involved. Said employee then proceeds to get on a stepladder to take a quick peekaboo at an attic (the said person didn't actually go IN the attic, still assessing, and no labor or work. After a few minutes, said person immediately heads out to his truck, only to return with a hefty bill of $195 for w h a t?? you might ask. When will I get the estimate? It could be a very BIG surprise for the unsuspecting customer, but let's face it, it sure seems like working at some places can be quite lucrative because they don't actually provide an estimate--just a bill for the drive to your home. A great gig if one can get away with it. Of course, the employee does not do one bit of actual work, nor is he expected to work. You merely made a call to the company requesting an estimate so you know what the job and the cost will entail if you should choose to hire them. You're out $195 with no estimate. It's a 100% win for this company. Too bad for you, silly customer. An innocent person might suspect that this is kind of a shady practice (oops, saying shady - --that wasn't nice ---sorry). To N O T notify people to expect a $195 fee at the time of the initial call for Nothing-- one might wonder who does that? They should at least notify you that they plan on doing nothing when they arrive & hand you a bill for nothing. Does that seem wrong to you? Just asking. Let's face it, businesses are free to charge as much as they can possibly grab from unsuspecting people. Right??! Yep, and most people have a tendency to expect ... oh, who knows, maybe, professionalism, integrity, credibility & trustworthiness. Hmm, wondering if this applies to, let's say possibly, any given plumbing business that might come to mind??? Any thoughts?? Respectfully P.S. You may be interested to know that professional, credible plumbers are out there and the best part is they don't charge for estimates. I know, I found several!!

Homeownership is hard. It comes with decisions. BIG ONES. Decisions that are not only costly, but…read morecomplex. Making the wrong decision on a contractor can not only cost you monetarily, but can have a heavy price if the work is done cheaply or by cutting corners. This being said, roofing contractors have gotten a bad name over the last decade or so due to the prevalence of "storm chasers", or contractors that travel around, quick to promise new roofing and exteriors fully paid for by insurance and without a cost to the homeowner. There are contractors who lack integrity and honesty, and will pull any string available to get you to sign for subpar workmanship and materials, while you pay the premium. Enter Responsive Roofing. My first encounter with Ron was several years ago, when I had been in my home for a few years. At the time, I was worried about the age of my roof and had called his company to come inspect it. To my surprise, Ron told me that while my roof was older, it still had some time on it and that he would suggest coming back in the next 3-5 years to check again. I've gotta admit, I was impressed, if not a little shocked. He didn't try to use fear tactics, or sell me on something I didn't need. He spoke honestly, and gave me an understanding of the true situation and timeline I was looking at. As you can guess, this left an impression on me. Fast forward to summer of 2025. Remembering my encounter with Ron several years back, I again called him to inspect my roof and give me his fair opinion. He of course did exactly that. It was time to move forward with our project. We decided to add on improved shingles and venting, new gutters, and some Hardie Board siding to replace wood paneling that was deteriorated on the front of our house. Such a large purchase is nerve wracking, to say the least. But I cannot stress enough how absolutely ACCURATE the name of this business is. "Responsive Roofing" is not just a name. It encompasses every aspect of how Ron runs his business. From promptly answering every possible question I could have, to providing estimates and brainstorming solutions for what we wanted to accomplish, I could not be more impressed. His crews were friendly and polite, and left not a trace that they were here each day. Ron was on the job site, and was so proactive in protecting our landscaping and house exterior so that we never had to worry that something would go wrong. The finished work (see pictures) was impeccable. Every detail was perfect, and the value of our home and increase in curb appeal was everything we could have wanted in this project. Lastly, I learned SO much from Ron. It is evident that it is important to him to make sure his clients understand exactly what they are purchasing, as well as the function of each part. At no part in this process did I stress that I had made the wrong decision because Ron's responsiveness and attention to detail was so strong that I never needed to. Today, as I admire my home every time I pull into the driveway, I am so thankful that I chose Responsive Roofing. I sincerely hope that anyone in need of roofing, siding, or exterior work will consider them as well. You won't regret it!

Working with Ron at Responsive Roofing Was an easy…read moreexperience. His crew did a great job protecting our landscaping. Our new roof looks great. Ron really knows what he's doing and didn't pressure us to spend any more than we needed to. I highly recommend Responsive Roofing.

Akino fence did an outstanding job! Albert and crew was very…read moreprofessional and had meticulous attention to detail. Job started and finished on time. Guys worked hard and thorough thru tremendous heat. Well appreciated. Would highly recommend. Installed a composite fence, well done.

Wanted a fence for our first home for 2 years. We called Akino because they were close to us. Their…read morequote was nearly half of what others were quoting. The owner Alberto was amazing. Quality of work and wood was great. Quote on Thursday. He got the permit for us. Next Wednesday permit approved and dropped off. Said would start Saturday. But same night his crew was out measuring our property. Next morning 7am they were out here drilling holes. Inspector was out around noon. Fence completed same day. 137 feet of fence. Including 6 foot high privacy fence in backyard. Came out Thursday morning and finished gates and post caps. Amazing work. 100% recommended.

We needed a last minute repair before having our house painted. Gall Masonry did an awesome job…read moreand worked late to help us out. We will definitely use for future projects. We highly recommend!

Excellent job for the price!!! Well done Bravo Job well done!!! I am running out of stuff to…read morewrite.

Terrific and prompt service. Super friendly. Explained everything clearly. Highly recommend.read more

Twice I have called on this fine gentleman to help me with my home. Once to fix a wonky light and…read morebroken outlet and another to fix some electrical panel issues. Both times he was able to come out with 30 minutes of my call. He is extremely knowledgeable and polite. Their pricing is outstanding. I would recommend this company to anyone needing electrical work on their home. From small items to large requests they are extremely accommodating. A million times, Thank you!

From the owner: HLV Electrical is a licenced fully insured Electrical Contracting Company.  We offer a wide range…read moreof professional services from maintenance to renovations and new construction for residential, commercial and industrial clients.  High Low Voltage Electrical LLC is a company with over 20 years of experience In the Dekalb Illinois area. For a free estimate please call (815)762-4969.

Excellent landscaping service. Mow, edge and trim. They care about the work they do and it shows…read more They even take pictures to show you how they did. They are not the cheapest in the area but quality matters to them and they take the extra time to do it right to make a nice curb appeal.

I couldn't be happier.this guy did exactly what I wanted.itvturnes out better than I thought.fair…read morepricing and excellent communication.it was an all around Greta experience.i highly recommend them for any landscape ideas.ill be calling him back for more things in the future..Thanks,,,Brian D.

Quick response time, reasonable price and flexible schedule for pick-up. Excellent communication so…read morewill use services in the future.

Loved working with this company. Friendly, fast and very accommodating. I would highly recommend…read morethem to anyone needing to have things removed and taken away. Thank you for being so sweet and kind. I appreciate all that you did for me.