I usually think service providers are EITHER good at their craft or good at service. this is not so with Derek, who excels at both. He is prompt in responding and was clear on what work would be done and when. He held his workers to high standards of quality and worked along side of them. He did a final quality check before letting me pay. I have already recommended Pulse Exterior to neighbors! read more

Derrick and his team are amazing. They take pride in their work and they strive to get things right. Derrick's team installed a new kind of siding on my home called, Ascend Composite siding. It looks like James Hardie siding but in my opinion it's even better than Hardie. It hides any imperfections your home has and it comes with insulation. I absolutely love it. Derricks team also installed new gutters and downspouts on my house and they did a wonderful job. I would recommend Derrick to anyone. Thank you, Derrick for taking such good care of my home. read more

We had a shed that needed to either be painted or sided. We had quotes for both. Once we met Derrick and received his quote, we knew immediately that his firm was the one for us. He had more expertise than any of the others we'd interviewed. He was also the only one that actually had color samples with him. Not only that, but he offered different levels of quality siding. His quote was reasonable and in line with or better priced than the others received. We had a very tight situation against a fence (16" clearance) and they did a wonderful job. They were very professional, neat and the end product is beautiful. We couldn't be happier and would highly recommend Pulse Exteriors to anyone requiring similar type work. read more

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He was quick to respond, priced reasonably, and got the job done quickly. The only thing I think could be improved is the communication between him and his brother. His brother came to do the job the first day and told us they would need to do downspouts in different places than expected, but never told me it would cost more than the original estimate. Then, when Derrick came to finish the job, he finally told me that there was an extra charge. I guess I could've assumed it would cost more since there's more gutter used, but it would've been good to communicate how much that was supposed to be before they went ahead and did it. But the gutters look good and he thoroughly explained how to use the heat cables. side note, heat cables are expensive, but they definitely help reduce the chance of Ice Dams, which are really expensive to remove and fix the damage they cause. So I highly recommend them! read more

Derek and his team are great at what they do. We needed to get a second down spout done for our roof gutter. It was tricky work coz there weren't too many options to out the spout at Derek came by, gave a quote in a few minutes and a week later the job was done! He was the one that came up with the ingenious idea we went with. He's flexible with scheduling and hours, and very easy to work with. His price was also just right for the job. The work that Pulse did will be put to test during a heavy downpour, but I'm very optimistic it'll work. For any other gutter related work, I'm going nowhere else . read more

My entire experience with Pulse Exterior and Derrick was terrific. Derrick was very responsive; starting from my initial contact for him to come out for an estimate to the final evaluation of the project, Derrick always let me know, via text or call, what his or his crew's timing was, status of the project or just returning my texts/calls with questions. His pricing was consistent with other estimates I had obtained. He explained his views clearly, understandably and professionally, also not trying to sell me something I didn't need. Pulse removed my old gutters and installed all new gutters and downspouts while reconfiguring them so they would be more efficient and effective than what our old house had previously had. The crew were all nice, respectful, also responsive to my questions and cleaned up afterward. When Derrick came for the inspection, he corrected one downspout/elbow that he was not happy with. All in all, I recommend Derrick and Pulse wholeheartedly. read more

I found wet exposed brick inside my house. After stressing and watching it seemed to be opposite the outdoor gutter. I made many calls to many specialists not really knowing what I was looking for and what I needed (I'm not from around here), my realtor sent me this contact information. I called Derek and made an appointment for a consultation. He came out. Reviewed my concerns and investigated. I believe he found and corrected the problem during his consultation and discussed ways to keep water from getting into my house. Within a week he was back correcting the problem and I'm sleeping better. His prices were fair. He was professional. He was friendly. I appreciated his service. What he didn't know (I don't think I had mentioned to him) was that prior to his arrival I had a waterproofing specialist it to check the foundation. And prior to a mason person to quote the brick. By the time Derek arrived, I felt fairly ready to hear what his suggestions would be and as "educated" as possible to avoid anything suspect. His suggestions were completely in line and he did not try and sell me anything I didn't need. He brainstormed several well thought out options. I happily recommend him. Thank you! read more

No one really wants to spend their hard earned cash on something as glamorous as gutters, but Derrick made me feel like it was money well spent. Derrick just wants to see the project done right, whether you go with him or not. We did go with him for our gutters and are very glad we did. The price was right, he had the work done when he said he would, and taught me a few things along the way. He is very knowledgeable about what he does and made us feel like we went with the right guy. read more

Pulse responded quickly to our request to get our windows clad in aluminum. They showed up on time and did the job quickly. The price was fair. They were friendly and courteous. read more

Our gutters began overflowing during a week of really heavy rains and I contacted Pulse Exterior to have them come out to inspect our gutters and see what the problem was and how to fix it. During the inspection, they did some free quick repairs to get us through the week (of more rain) and moved around their schedule to accommodate us and get our work done. They were quick to respond to my initial message, timely, reasonable price, and did great work. We had them clean our gutters, install gutter guards, and replace our downspouts with larger ones. Overall, we're very happy with their service and how they took the time to explain everything to us. We also liked that Derrick took photos of all the work as proof, since we would most likely never go on the roof to check for ourselves. They did great work and had the proof for us too. read more

Pulse Exterior - Gutter guard install - Gutter Services Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great experience with Pulse. I was looking for a reasonably priced contractor to squeeze in a small gutter job on our Trex deck prior to the weather turning. Price was fair, communication was excellent (changes were needed due to weather and trying to fit us in), and the work quality was great. I'd definitely recommend Pulse Exterior to others and would use them again for future needs / projects. read more

I'm not one for reviews (hence no prior reviews :)), but Pulse Exterior was so good to work with, that I'm writing my first. Similar to other reviewers' experiences, Derrick is a pleasure to work with, genuinely enjoys his work, and takes immense pride in a job well done. We had some water leak issues and found it to be ventilation vents that were not properly sealed. Since the vents were very high up on the sides of our building, we needed expert help. Derrick and one of his guys showed up day of, made quick work of the issue, and had a smile the whole time doing it. He even went ahead and helped seal a few other areas and provided some inspection on a window that has been leaky in the past. I would highly recommend Pulse Exterior and definitely will use them again in the future! read more

We had a great experience with Pulse Exterior removing and replacing the gutters on our home and installing new gutters on the garage. We received a quote very quickly after the initial visit and the contract very quickly after we made our decision to go with Pulse. Thankfully the weather was on our side and Pulse was able to come out two days after signing the contract and finish the job in an afternoon. Our new gutters look amazing and are now properly placed vs the irregular and poor placement of the original gutters. The team was respectful of the property and cleaned up everything before they left. They made sure I was satisfied with everything before they left the job. We wish we would have called them last year. read more

I contacted several Gutter companies through Yelp for a consult on the dangerous amount of ice hanging from our roof and gutters. Derrick from Pulse Exterior was the only one who responded and responded within 30 minutes of me sending the inquiry. Derrick was out to our place within 48 hours of his response. He was timely, professional, very detailed in what his plans were for taking care of our issue and gave us some good advice in case we decided on not going with his company. Not pushy at all. He sent us a reasonable quote within a couple of hours of his visit. Due to the enormous demand he scheduled us about 5 days out, but ended coming a couple days earlier which we appreciated. He did an incredible job removing all the ice and debris from our roof and gutters with no damage. We are now going to contract with Pulse Exterior for more work when the weather gets better. All the great reviews on Yelp are a true depiction of this company. Its so refreshing to come across a company that is professional and not out to price gouge you. Definitely recommend this company!! read more

Why doesn't yelp let me give more than 5 stars? Pulse deserves is it - Customer Satisfaction, quality, and pricing does not get any better than this! Pulse [Derrick] Just finished up the gutters of our garage. We went from a YELP request, to an online discussion/quote, to installation in under a week - and everything was done as quoted and more importantly above expectations! The work itself came out beautifully; clean, detail oriented, and with the most attention to detail. Providing feedback on best orientation for run-offs, available options, and any considerations that needed to be taken into account. It was extremely appreciated. Not only did Derrick discuss the work itself, he addressed some questions we had on other siding/gutter areas. This attention to customer focus and satisfaction, the competitive pricing, in addition to the top-notch craftsmanship Pulse put into the work is why they will have a repeat client and someone who will provide them as a recommendation going forward. Thank you Derrick! read more

Derrick is a true professional. We has highly responsive, did a great job identifying the trouble areas and explaining them to me, and proposed solutions with their pros and cons. He really knows his stuff! After agreeing on the best next steps, he quickly fit me into his schedule. He showed up on time, made quick work, and did a great job. I would absolutely recommend his company and plan to hire him in the future. read more

Just got my gutters and leaf guards installed today by these guys and everything from start to finish was great, Derek was able to give me a great quote over the phone based on aerial view which he beat when he came out in person, he was very informative and the guys did a very clean and neat job, I would definitely recommend to anyone! read more

They were very responsive and did a great job on the install of the gutter guards. I recommend Pulse Exterior highly. I love when a contractor does what he says he's going to do and does it professionally with quality work! Thank you Pulse! read more

I called Pulse Exterior to find out if I needed to replace my gutters. Derrick came out quickly to provide a quote, and took pictures of my gutters from the roof, so I could picture everything that he explained to me. He provided a clear and detailed explanation of what he saw, and provided a very reasonable quote that lined up/was more affordable than some other quotes I received. He came out and got the job done in good timing, and once again provided photos from the roof so I could see the details of the work he did, which I very much appreciated. I found him to be very upfront, courteous, and honest, and highly recommend Pulse Exterior. read more

We were on the hunt for new gutters after purchasing our 150 year old 2-flat in July. Of course we put it off until last month, because every house in Chicago has ice dams right? We had 5 different contractors come out to look at the gutters and Derrick was not only on time, but very honest and professional. He walked us through why our old gutters were terrible, as new (old) home owners we really do appreciate professionals breaking down issues with us. His quote was very reasonable so we decided to go with Pulse. Before starting the project Derrick called us and suggested we get a roof inspection. Although we had a roof inspection when we bought the place, he suggested to get another opinion because the roof didn't look too great while he was up there. Turned out our first inspection was completely bogus and we did have to replace our roof. Derrick was able to schedule the gutters after the roof was installed and worked with our roofing guys to make sure that everything flowed seamlessly. We had another issue the day before the gutters were to be installed and actually had chimney sweepers out the same day that Derrick and his crew was installing the gutters and the two groups worked around each other easily. I HIGHLY recommend Derrick and Pulse Exteriors for all your gutter needs. We're going to be back in touch for Vinyl Siding projects soon. The gutters look great and I couldn't be more happy about the experience. read more

Derrick was great. Did my gutter work. Incredibly professional and amazing work. Highly recommend!

I had a piece of broken siding from a winter storm. Several other companies said it would be days or weeks to get out to give me a quote. Derrick from Pulse happened to be in the neighborhood so squeezed me in. He gave me a fair quote, arrived when he said he would, finished the job quickly to my satisfaction, and was super nice! Great experience!! read more

This was a great contractor experience. My wife and I have had less than stellar experience with contractors in the past, and Derrick made us feel comfortable, was not pushy, and did the job the right way. Like really, really the right way. Our gutters look great, and they cleaned up the area where they worked very well. It was a great job. Lastly - our roof was in poor shape (I thought) and asked him for a roof quote. He explained to me that it was not in as poor of shape as I thought, and agreed to clean up the roof (caulk shingles down, and deal with a minor leak) for free! He threw it in with the gutter work. Like I said, he is a very fair guy who is on time, does great work and really wants you to be happy. read more

Derrick, Luke, and the entire crew did a wonderful job replacing my siding and replacing and reframing the damaged wood underneath. I couldn't believe how terrible it looked underneath the original vinyl siding. It was a nightmare. But the team took on the challenge and now the back of my 2-flat looks fantastic and is structurally sound. They also installed heating tape to prevent ice damaging. I highly recommend this company. read more

I found Pulse on Yelp and requested a quote. The next day at 8:30 AM Derrick was at my house taking a look at a little bit of damaged siding. He fixed that and two other small problems in about 30 minutes, and for a very reasonable price. I will definitely be calling for any bigger jobs that come along. read more

We needed heating cable installed on our roof to prevent severe ice dams we get every winter. I obtained several estimates from roofing specialists and Derrick with Pulse was by far the most knowledgeable and responsive. Derrick said that what I needed were very heavy duty heating cables in extended gutter and downspout runs only, and he was insistent that we use quality cable that he had years of experience with. His estimate was reasonable and prompt. He had to order the cable due to a supply shortage but kept me posted as he waited for it to arrive- he came over with his crew and installed as soon as it came. He was very courteous and cleaned up the entire site well - he also worked with me and my electrical contractor to install permanent electrical connections. I have worked with many exterior contractors and Pulse was by far the best. I highly recommend. read more

I highly recommend Pulse Exterior. They are professional, thorough, prompt, and, most importantly, very good at their craft. Derrick promptly contacted me to schedule a time to inspect my gutters after I requested a quote through Yelp. He was at my house that day and called with a quote that was very reasonable. He provided thorough explanations of different options to solve my gutter problem. Once we agreed upon a solution, Derrick's team was out my house later that day to start working. Derrick was in constant contact with me while his team worked on my gutters. He sent pictures as well showing their progress. They finished job even though it started to downpour while they were working. The gutters worked perfectly! I will absolutely use Pulse Exterior for any future gutter work I need done. Thanks, Derrick! read more

I can't recommend Pulse Exterior more. Derrick was incredibly professional and honest. We needed someone to unclog the dryer vent on our roof and Derrick climbed to our fourth floor apartment with a ladder, no complaints. Derrick efficiently unclogged the vent and completed the work in 15-20 min. In addition to being extremely quick, he also informed us that our roof was in dire straits and provided pictures as well as easy to understand reasoning. He then provided 3 different roofers he knew of so we could get quotes. This was the best experience I've had with someone in this industry and wish I could encounter people like Derrick for all the home fixes! Thank you again! read more

Used them for a second time. Great service, perfect product, and fair price. Highly recommend Darek and his team.

Great customer service, they responded quickly to my phone inquiry & were able to squeeze me onto their schedule the following day. I was having cement work done and needed downspouts replaced near my cement project. I sent a photo of damaged downspouts & got an estimate within the hour. Installer arrived w/in estimated time frame & was very professional. There was a lot of activity going on as my cement crew was setting up, but Luke took his time to work with me & my cement crew to make sure his installation was exactly as I requested. I was very appreciative of his patience & professionalism as we all scrambled to get organized. read more

I started a quick project of removing some windows and realized I couldn't wrap it up without help. I didn't have the right scaffolding/ladders. I got a recommendation to reach out to Derrick and I'm very happy that I did. He came out that same day and put up the plywood, insulation, house wrap and siding and it looks like the windows were never there. Cleaned up everything and hauled away debris. Derrick and his team are incredibly friendly and easy to speak with. Far cry from many other contractors that love to show up and say they will quote only to disappear forever or quote 10 times what it should be. He is honest and available. He won't leave you hanging. read more

Pulse did a very professional job. Gutters look great. Derrick was informative on answering my question about gutters. His crew did an awesome job. Thanks Pulse Exterior. read more

Derrick and his crew did a fantastic job residing our three season. They did it right, making sure everything was properly framed. The crew was fast and courteous. Can't recommend them highly enough. read more

Long overdue review we installed new downspouts and gutter guards. Derrick and his team were quick to respond, came out for an estimate and then a perfect job installing. It wasn't the lowest quote but it was the best product compared to the others. In addition we sensed that the owner takes pride in the services they provide. Ever since the installation we have zero issues with clogged or overflowing gutters. read more

I recently had Pulse install new gutters on my house and they did a great job. Very reasonably priced and I can't say I have any complaint. There was an issue and they came right out and fixed it. Derrick has the best disposition. The young men who worked on the gutters were very efficient. I'm grateful that they were able to finish the job before the crazy rain we just had. Thank you Pulse! I highly recommend this company. read more

Derrick and his crew are the most experienced gutter installers I have ever met! All the other bids I received had an option for oversize gutters because bigger is better right? My gutters hang from straps vs. screws so I was concerned that the additional weight, especially during winter, would be a problem. All the other installers said don't worry it will be fine, BUT it's your decision. Why? I don't hang gutters for a living. I'm relying on you as the professional to propose what's best. And that's what Derrick did. He advised me against using oversize gutters on my home, gave me a detailed explanation because I like facts, and saved me money because oversize gutters cost more. Did you know he also does great siding work? I had a small section that needed to be resided before attaching a new deck. Derrick was the only contractor who looked at the job and suggested the carpenter install the header first so he could flash around it. A detail that I missed and no other siding guy mentioned because it would have held up the job. I now have a waterproof seal where my deck attaches to the house. Thanks Derrick! read more

Derrick and his crew were professional, fast, and great to work with. Our house had original steel gutters on it which were a mess and had to be torn down and repaired. The crew arrived in the morning and were done by mid afternoon. Derrick went over all the work that was done with me and made sure I was satisfied and didn't have any questions. Price was fair and I'm very happy with the work done. read more

This review has been a long time coming! After the big hailstorm in April, our insurance company was fighting us on covering the damaged siding on our garage. We called Pulse for an estimate. Derrick was prompt and explained everything and was very helpful. When we continued to have issues with our insurance company and they wanted to cut costs and go a cheap route, Derrick helped us get what we needed. After we received our settlement from our claim we assumed that we would be waiting for the work to be completed because another damaging storm had hit and many folks had damage. We also were in the midst of COVID. Derrick kept in touch with us and actually managed to squeeze us in one day much earlier than expected. They arrived promptly on time and did a fantastic job. We highly recommend Pulse Exterior!!! Extremely knowledgeable, professional and personable! read more

We had a leak in our gutter that was allowing water to enter a window, which was concerning to say the least. I spoke to Darek on Monday, he came out for an estimate Tuesday morning, and by that Wednesday the repair was complete. He was prompt, thoroughly explained the issue and the fix, and offered fair pricing. I would definitely recommend Darek and his team. read more

I had Pulse Exterior install new gutters on my house and it was an excellent experience. Derrick came out to do the quote same day as requested and within a few days time came out for install (during busy season summer). He is extremely thorough and walked me through the entire process. Can't say enough about Pulse Exterior, highly recommend. read more