Great educational material on their website and very knowledgeable staff. Edgar is very helpful and…read morealways a positive presence. They have good prices and have everything you need for any masonry project.

Ok, I am simply an owner of suburban brick colonial home in need of matching grout for tuckpointing…read moreof our 90 year-old home. Today my first visit to Henry Frerk & sons, was one of the best examples of genuinely friendly, extremely competent and efficient customer service that I had EVER experienced....from ANY type of supplier. Hands down, if you are looking for a great materials yard, particularly for all types of masonry or plaster work, do yourself a favor and make your masonry or plaster restoration project a WHOLE lot easier and better by going to see Elizabeth, Matt or one of the other great staff people there. Not only did Elizabeth seek out and carefully mix an extremely close match to my rare 90 year old grout, her knowledge of the "science" of mortar materials can be the difference between your masonry project last several years or multiple decades. Beyond the scientific expertise in coloration, application and adherence, Elizabeth provided detailed mixing and application instructions for my older lime-based mortar with additional and essential tips to achieve the best possible color and quality project. These instructions were invaluable to my tuckpointer who learned new tips as well from Elizabeth. She also requested the home address so they could keep a record of the grout color should a future owner need to match mortar in the future. What other supplier have you dealt with that would provide this kind of all-around, amazing service? In the world of big-box hardware stores where you can't find a salesperson, much less a knowledgeable expert, it's no surprise that this family-owned business have been in business since 1888. Yeah, that's not a typo. On top of all this, based upon other reviews apparently their prices are very competitive as well. Usually achieving two of the three pillars of a great business transaction (quality, price and service) is typically the best achievable outcome. It is extremely rare to get all three as you do here. Enuf said. Just go there and experience true customer service and value that is SO rare in today's hurried retail climate.

They were very helpful and accommodating. Delivery was affordable and the products were good.read more

Everything is considered special order and will charge you 25% fee if you returned. I was…read moredisappointed when Lon told me that . I am not buying anything from him and Harry's co. anymore. They are very rude people Tony , John and specially Lon. They have attitudes

fantastic customer service. this place runs like a well oiled machine. Hector made my day by going…read moreway above and beyond and taking care of a unique plumbing need.

Every time I go to balance my CC receipts, I wonder.. who the heck is Remodelers Supply center. I…read moredon't remember buying from there? That is until I Google only to realize this is the main company behind Climate guard and Studio 41. For a better picture of what they do and who they are, look to reviews there. Best site to access the lowest pricing on doors, windows and patio doors. (For patio doors, even when upgrading to better glass and lock options, still better than big box brands.) Climate Guard windows and doors. https://www.yelp.com/biz/climateguard-windows-and-doors-chicago-2?osq=climate+gaurd Studio 41 Has multiple review listings for their many locations.

5 star operation here…read more i needed tin ceiling tiles for a project i had done and these guys were EXTREMELY helpful. from the owner Mr. Reinke to Randy the counter guy, i cant say how nice it was to deal with a knowledgeable staff. i dont really know what more to say except that these guys know what they are doing and care about their work. it shows. next time you need building supplies, especially a decorative tin ceiling, i wouldnt hesitate for a second to go to reinke. carry on.

Neighborhood store on Lawrence in Chicago. Good people work there like good neighbors. Good…read moreselection and prices.

This is the ONLY place that sells Weiman Cooktop Cleaner Paste for half the price what Lowe's and…read moreAmazon charges. Every hardware store sells the liquid but the paste is what hardcore Polish cleaning ladies use--and you don't argue with Polish cleaning ladies. This is a bit of a hike for me to get to but well worth it for nostalgia because we all love an old school hardware store.

Our patio - took a long time to create! But that last push was thanks to Crawford Material - we…read morepicked up some gravel (8 bags) which combined with the previous gravel we'd acquired was not enough - and finally succumbed to a big delivery. We purchased close to a yard of gravel and a yard of sand and got EXPERT delivery over multiple power and cable lines into our yard (it's a jigsaw puzzle with a crane/forklift) and our delivery guy rocked (haha get it?). Would purchase again but glad this project is over!

Who knew buying rocks would be so hard!…read more We have a landscaped spot in our front yard that uses mulch. Edging keeps the mulch from spreading into the grass and sidewalk, but there are a few spots the edging doesn't reach. Tired of having to sweep it back into the landscaped area or replace missing mulch, I wanted some small-ish rocks. Easy, right? Wrong. I went to Menards expecting to pick up some rocks. Bigger than the ones that you can use in place of mulch, but smaller than stone pavers or boulders. Struck out at Menards, the landscaping place suggested a vendor that requires membership and the other landscaping place didn't sell the right size rocks, so I turned to the Yelps and found Crawford, which is conveniently less than a mile from my house. Walking into the place is a little intimidating. Lots of trucks and small construction vehicles for moving rocks. I popped into the main building and told them what I was looking for and they called someone to help me. We went to a huge bin of rocks, I told him approximately what size I was looking for and how many and he picked some out for me and put them on the scale. 5 rocks at 12lb ran me $1.79! We've debated puting paver stones down in part of our yard. If we decide to do it, I'm coming back here. They're super nice, the prices are fantastic and they have a nice selection. PRO TIP: Wear proper shoes. Flip flops were a bad choice.

I ordered Keyes for my new car. It took 3 weeks to be delivered and was not called that the Keyes…read morearrived. So when I went to check on my order status I was told needs to make an appointment for the cut the Keyes to match the car. The guy there was talking to me as if I am stupid and told me Shame on me for telling him don't talk to me as stupid. So he canceled my order and refunded me with the money not caring it took 3 weeks for the Keyes to arrive. After I wax refunded I went home and called locksmith who did an excellent job. I will never use crafty beaver again Locksmith showed up in 45 minutes to make the car Keyes where I don't have to wait 3 weeks then make appointment at crafty Beaver

09/25/25 - Holy Shite I've driven by this location for decades & never even knew it was here. I…read morestopped by @ Pueblo Nuevo which is about 1/2 block north of Crafty Beavers is @ 4306 N Central for a long overdue visit & meal w/my friend Lulu, only to find that I was too early & they weren't open yet. As I walked I noticed this large lot and went to check it out. Much to my surprise it was a Crafty Beaver Home Center. I knew about the locations on Montrose, Oakton & 1522 Lawerence Ave. Anywho I walked in to check it out

Art is such a pleasure to work with. He really cares about his customer, community, and…read moresustainability. Love his approach and attitude. His delivery person was always on time and very nice. The wood had character and was perfect for our look. Highly recommended.

From the owner: Reclaimed brick, reclaimed timber, architectural salvage materials and custom woodwork are among…read morethe vast array off building supplies and services you'll find at Stockyards Brick & Timber - Where Every Brick and Timber Has A Story. Working with salvage and demolition companies along with our own knowledgeable staff, we at Stockyards Brick have made recycling, repurposing, and reuse of these valuable resources possible.