I would highly recommend Home Safe Home! Not only did they do a beautiful job (the baby proofing mechanisms are very discreet vs. other eye sores that we've seen), but they were extremely quick (responded same day! installation in a week!), professional, and friendly! read more

If I could give 10 stars I would. Hal just completed a project at my house and from start to finish was such a pleasure to work with. He came over and gave me great recommendations on what i could do to improve the safety of my home for my 8 mo old. He then followed up with a quote extremely timely and came back the following week for install. my house had some odd angles and Hal was able to baby proof so seamlessly. he even matched the babyproofing stuff to my wall color instead of just doing whatever he had on hand like black door stops etc. I was joking with my husband that he won't even know what work was done when he gets home because Hal did such a good job of disguising the babyproofing elements. Everyone should use Hal! Jimmy was so wonderful too. they are a great team and I could not recommend them more. thank you so much for all of your help! read more

Hal and his team did an exceptional and well thought out job childproofing our home! He is proactive, responsive to inquiries, and really works hard toward partnering with you while leveraging his unique expertise and experience toward keeping your home safe. We would highly recommend him and his team! read more

Hal did a wonderful job making our home safe for our 1-year old. He was thorough and very practical with his recommendations. The top of our staircase made it difficult to install any "off-the-rack" gate, but Hal was able to create a custom solution. Highly recommend his excellent services! read more

We don't often offer testimonials, or even do online reviews, but it's a pleasure to make an exception for such exceptional service from Hal Norman of www.childproofingchicago.com . The new house we purchased in north suburban Chicago has a stairway that opens from the laundry room to the basement that we felt posed a significant potential for fall risk for people and pets. Its layout also had additional existing design features that called for a careful "out of the box" approach to designing/installing a protective gate at the top, especially one that conformed to the decor. We really hit pay-dirt when we found a craftsman with the experience, dedication, and expertise of Hal Norman, who took pains at every step of the process to be certain the final product (1) offered a satisfactory barrier for fall prevention, and (2) fit in with the finishes of the surrounding structures like it had always been there. Did he deliver on both requirements? Yup: even better than we had expected! To boot, he (1) kept us updated regularly on the progress of the gate he had ordered, (2) was super-diligent to be sure we arranged an install date to fit our schedule, and (3) was a super-nice guy. If you need a safety gate, save yourself the time and trouble of searching online and just contact Hal Norman at www.childproofingchicago.com . read more

We had a great experience with Hal and Jimmy childproofing our home! Hal was quick to respond, easy to schedule with, and clearly knows what he is doing. I have 8 month old twins and a complicated staircase, so needed a job well done, and Hal was creative and has made it feel so safe. They were sure to do everything carefully and to help us save money/not do anything unnecessary, which I appreciate. Thanks so much, Hal and Jimmy! read more

Hal did a great job with our gate at the top of our stairs. We have two little girls with one about to crawl, and I now have peace of mind being upstairs with them. We opted to go with the custom wooden gate which matches our stairs. It's perfect. read more

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Hal did a fantastic job baby proofing our house. We needed a more customized solution for the stairs in our duplex. Hal came in and found a great solution immediately. He installed a modular gate which is safe, functional, and non-intrusive. He also did a number of other things around our house like cutting custom Plexiglass for our fireplace and electronics as well as securing doors and outlets. Hal was prompt, friendly, and didn't try to sell us unnecessary add-ons. Where we had done some minor things ourselves well, he let us know and even gave us a few extra tips while we walked through the house. His pricing was more than reasonable for both the custom and standard work. The installation itself went very smoothly. It was snowing pretty hard, and he called to say that due to the weather he may run a little late. He ended up arriving right on time, but the call was appreciated nonetheless. He was fast and efficient in getting everything installed and the work was first rate. If you are in need of child proofing services I recommend you give Home Safe Home Childproofing and Hal a call. You won't be disappointed. read more

We have a toddler and a baby on the way and had gone through countless baby gates to attempt to child proof all of our staircases. Our curious son found a way around or under every single gate. Enter Hal. Hal came by within a few days of our initial call and measured for four custom gates at the tops and bottom of our staircases, with cat doors included. Not only do the gates look beautiful and blend into our home (which was a top priority), but they are sturdy, safe and high quality. It has been a game changer for our peace of mind now that our son can play on the second floor and we don't have to sprint down the hall after him. Knowing we have at least 2-3 more years of babyproofing needs ahead of us made this investment beyond worth it. read more

Hal did a wonderful job child proofing our home! He provided great insight and recommendations during our consultation. He also worked within our budget for gates. The install was thorough and done thoughtfully. We enjoyed having Hal in our home and are certain our curious toddler will be contained and safe in our new house. If you're looking for a professional to safeguard your kiddos, look no further than Home Safe Home! read more

Thrilled with the quality of the workmanship. Happy to have found this company. Ordered custom gates and a number of other devices including door and cabinet locks. Hal provided a nice walk through without excessive recommendations for our needs. read more

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Hal was exceptional in his work. We hired him to secure some of our furniture to the walls. He was easy to schedule. Kind and personable on arrival. When I didn't like how big and bulky the safety straps were that I provided him, he came back and used his own that he usually provides for no extra charge. I will definitely use him for other needs and at other homes. If you're thinking about whether or not to have him help you, just do it! read more

Hal came out and installed a gate at the top of our basement stairs. Our walls are angled and we struggled to find a solution until we talked to Hal. He was friendly, professional, and a pleasure to work with. His work looks great and I'd strongly recommend him for anyone looking for childproofing help! read more

Hal was great to work with. Upon his first visit, he worked with us to creatively identify the best solutions for our needs and budget. He was honest about where we didn't need his help, allowing us to save some money. And he even offered advice on baby-proofing beyond the things we brought him in for. Professional and pleasant, and would recommend him to anyone! read more

Hal did a wonderful job, a true professional. He installed a perfect custom gate for a challenging space on our second floor and great locks for under the sinks. Highly recommend! read more

A big thanks to Hal for a job well done baby proofing our house. He was prompt with communications, knowledgeable, thorough, and very low pressure. We were able to pick the items/areas we were most concerned about from the estimate. I was pleasantly surprised that the solutions we went with, including a plexiglass barrier for the bannister, are hardly noticeable. He can even give you good recommendations for frozen custard and burgers in the area :D Highly recommend. read more

I found Hal Norman at Home Safe Home after googling "childproofing in Chicago." What a fortunate find. My husband and I had originally planned on childproofing our home ourselves, but after sizing up our house (we have 3 flights of stairs), having heard good things about hiring someone from friends of ours, and realizing that our 8.5 month old is moving faster than we have time to order everything and install it ourselves, we thought we'd explore it. We are so glad that we did. Hal came out and did a free walkthrough our home with us and made suggestions on each floor, including things we never would have thought of. He showed us everything he technically could do, and let us line-item select what we wanted. We ended up hiring him to get a custom-installed Gatekeeper gate and 4 other gates, as well as window stoppers (so they'll only open 4 inches), some folding door blocks, an extra lock on the door to our 3rd floor deck, new child safe doorstoppers, and custom-fit plexiglas for our fireplace. He came out today and installed them all in about 4 hours. They look great (as far as these things could be great). I'm especially impressed by the fireplace - by looking at it, you can't even tell that it's "childproofed" - and by the custom Gatekeeper gate that blends in perfectly with the wood on our staircase. We also appreciated that he was true to his word about price, expectations, etc... and that he cleaned up after himself. If ever we move, we'll get him again. read more

I found Hal from a google search, and I am so glad I reached out to him. He was professional, prompt, and his gates are amazing. We had just moved into a new home with a toddler and several sets of stairs. Hal cares nearly as much for our son's safety as we do. The gates themselves are the best looking gates I have seen. They are easy to use. And the way they are removable is so smooth. We love them and would recommend them to anyone who like us wants a safe environment that still looks good. read more

Hal's work is high quality and performs with flawless function. I hired him to measure, build and install 6 custom child gates in my new home. He was a pleasure to work with and took great personal pride in keeping my son safe. I highly recommend Hal's custom gates and other child safety products. read more

This past winter Hal helped childproof our condo in Chicago. He was an absolute pleasure to work with and I'm 100% pleased with the work that was done. Hal first came by to do an initial inspection and spent a good amount of time walking through our place and explaining why he was suggesting what he was, and how he would fix the issues he found. I asked him to quote me for everything and then once I figured out exactly what I wanted done we would work towards a solution together. Hal wasn't at all pushy about things I chose to skip. He genuinely cares about helping create a solution that works for everyone. In the end Hal helped install gates at the top and bottom of our floating staircase and installed some custom sheets of plexiglass to block the opening of an overhang. He put some bi-fold door locks on, helped install a few locks for cabinets and drawers, and secured a television set to the stand it was resting on. I highly recommend that you consider working with Hal for your child safety needs. He is very responsive and easy to work with and his solutions are of top notch quality. read more

Hal installed gates in our new home last spring and we are very pleased. He previously installed beautiful wooden gates for a friend in their suburban home, which is how we found out about him. Black metal gates were far better suited to our West Loop two-story condo; Hal helped us understand our options, scheduled an installation appointment shortly after we talked, and finished the job in one visit. We had a lot of contractors in our home when we moved in, and our experience with Hal was one of the best. He arrived on time and was professional and friendly. It's obvious he cares about his target market's safety and satisfaction, and he was also really careful not to leave a mess. Great overall experience! read more

I am so impressed with the quality and customer service from Hal. He was timely in doing an in-home evaluation and honest about what we did and did not need. He worked around our busy schedule, and the baby's nap schedule to get all the work completed. Our Gatekeeper gates are beautiful and sturdy. We have received many compliments from guests. read more

Hal was a pleasure to work with in child proofing our house. He first came out to my house to walk through and discuss our needs and also recommended a couple things that had never crossed my mind. Following the initial consultation, I decided to have Hal install child locks on our cabinets, a couple extra safety features in my child's room and three custom gates. He returned a couple weeks later to install everything. He was great at communicating times, always cleaned up after the installation and was a pleasure to work with throughout the process. It's been about 2 months since the installation and everything continues to work perfectly and I am so impressed with the quality of the baby gates. read more

Our first call to Hal was about 4 years ago when our oldest daughter was an infant. Since then he has helped us three times with various projects. Hal is very knowledgeable and courteous. He does a wonderful job of making parents aware of potential safety concerns, yet still allowing the parents to make the final decisions as to which products they might like installed in their homes. Hal's expertise installing magnet locks, gates, and securing furniture gives me piece of mind that my daughters will be safe in their own home. read more