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Leonard & Sons Building Services

  • 1201 Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102
  • Commercial Roofing
  • 24/7 Emergency Repairs
  • Financing Available
  • Free Estimates
  • Licensed & Insured
Hours
Mon7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Tue7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Wed7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Thu7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Fri7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sat7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sun7:30 AM - 9:00 PM

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Lauren Palsgrove
Jun 27, 2025

Jillian and Caleb are great to work with! They were quick to respond and help me and my husband with getting a quote on a building, and they were communicative throughout the process. Looking forward to working with them again!

Shannon Moffett
Jun 24, 2025

Outstanding company from beginning to end. Leonard & Sons came recommended to me from another industry professional, and I can absolutely see why. From my initial contact with Jillian (who was very supportive, helpful, and always kept in contact for the entire process) to the completed jobs with Eric and Owen who were friendly, professional, and did an amazing job. And on top of their amazing staff, their pricing is beyond reasonable. I 1000% recommend Leonard & Sons. THANK YOU

Brent Lueck
Mar 28, 2025

Recently, Leonard & Sons performed work on our chimney and installed a gas log system. Eric and Jacob did an amazing job! They were both friendly and professional. They took their time and made sure all our questions were answered. Also, I want to give equally high praise to Jillian, who helped organize and facilitate the work at our house! She answered all of our questions and was extremely knowledgeable and friendly each time I spoke with her! She did a fantastic job! I would strongly recommend Leonard & Sons to my family and friends. as well as anyone else who needs work done on their chimney!

Duane Dahlman
Feb 28, 2025

Great people to work with. Scheduling site visit easy. Tech on time. Tech called 30-40 minutes before arrival. Tech was professional, explained what he was doing and why. Cleaned up after service. 5 star all the way.

Amanda Basey
Feb 7, 2025

Highly recommend! Malik was fantastic and very professional with my gas log installation. It looks great! Jillian really made the scheduling a breeze and exceeded my expectations.

Mike
Feb 7, 2025

Leonard & Sons is fantastic! They were friendly, professional, and cordial. Malik was great during our estimate appointment, and Jillian was super helpful scheduling, and so friendly. I love our new chimney, it is beautiful!

Mikayla Walker
Feb 7, 2025

I had the pleasure of working with Jill, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. She did a fantastic job accommodating my scheduling needs, going above and beyond to ensure everything worked out smoothly. Her professionalism and attention to detail were greatly appreciated. Also, my sweep Malik was awesome too!! Highly recommend!

Jessica Stechman
Feb 7, 2025

Very happy with the services we received! Jillian made scheduling a breeze despite our chaotic calendar and the work was done efficiently and looks excellent. My husband and I are very happy and definitely recommend the whole team!

ashley klemm
Feb 7, 2025

What a great experience with this company from start to finish . Specifically Jillian so kind and was extremely helpful with scheduling . Highly recommend

Art (Chimney Monkey)
Jan 22, 2025

While we’re not customers of Leonard and Sons, we’ve had the privilege of attending multiple industry events alongside their team, including masonry classes hosted at their facility and taught by them at various events.

Their expertise and dedication to the masonry and fireplace/chimney trade are unmatched. They are true professionals with vast knowledge and a commitment to advancing the industry.

Highly recommend Leonard and Sons for anyone seeking skilled and knowledgeable masonry experts!

Andrea Strak
Nov 16, 2024

My experience with Leonard & Son’s felt like the good old days when service was personal, based on integrity, and able to respond to a customers need.

I put a bid on a house and needed a fire-place inspection during a time of year where getting one was next to impossible. You know the drill when buying a house; the rushing and second-guessing things left me a bit unsettled. While talking with Jillian on the phone, I found myself sharing personal concerns regarding my situation. She provided perfect service. She remained professional and yet personable. She gave me what I needed as a consumer to make my decision and stepped in as a friend when I felt vulnerable and need extra emotional support. She spoke frank and provided the information I needed to make a good decision for myself. After the call, she took it upon herself and requested special accommodations from her service group that would meet my needs in the tight schedule, she called me back unexpectedly and offered me options I never expected. Jillian was fantastic, she heard me, listened to me, went out of her way to accommodate me, helped empower me in the midst of what felt like a high-pressure situation, and showed up for me in ways I never expected. She was a gem.

Then, Malik came out to check on my “soon-to-be” (fingers-crossed) fireplace. He did all the typical things a person does to attend to the service call however, there was just something about him that was different. He was engaging, but not over the top. A quiet voice with a present attentive spirit. AGAIN, he heard me when I spoke, he responded in a genuine manner, he assessed the situation and said that he could save me money on this service call because my fire-place wasn’t that dirty. (He could evaluate it without having to clean it first.) I just really can’t explain it. There is something different about these folks. All I know is that I felt attended to, cared for, and like these folks were looking out for me.

Being in my 50’s, I remember a time when things like service, quality, and integrity really mattered in business. When you actually had an exchange with a person, who heard your need, and did their best accommodate your request. As a consumer today, it is rare to find myself in a human exchange at all anymore let alone get someone to hear my personal need or respond to me with any sense of flexibility. All the “self-serve stations” and “self-check-out portals” aren’t much of a help. Often, when I do find myself dealing with a person rather than a portal, it seems like I feel a need to protect myself from the scripted sales techniques designed to drum up more business. My experience with Leonard & Son’s felt like the good old days when service was personal and based on integrity and “response-ability” to a customers’ needs.

Folks like Jillian and Malik are a rare find these days. After the inspection was complete my significant-other and I stop at Leonard and Son's business location to offer them an extra-special “thank you’ for their help. When we drove up to their location, we knocked on the door and they let us in to meet Jillian face to face. The owner came out and greeted us, and the rest of the staff joined in too. We all chatted for a couple minutes and it was one of the warmest welcomes to a community I could have received. In a matter of seconds, it felt like we were among old friends. When I went to shake Jillian’s hand as a thank you she reach out and gave me a hug!

All that to say...not only did I get the services I paid for, I got so much more that money can’t buy these days. I felt welcomed, genuinely cared for and supported. I haven’t known these folks very long, however, they already feel like friends.

They have something special going on there at Leonard and Son’s and they won my trust in the future.

John Bender
Oct 5, 2024

Leonard and Sons did an excellent job! Caleb and Malik were professional, on time, and efficient. They cleaned my chimney, inspected the exterior, and handled my dryer ventilation with great care. Highly recommend their services!

Chuck Dill
Feb 18, 2024

Work completed on time in a professional manner. I had a call back for a minor problem, and the technician repaired it quickly and completely after being notified.

Amy McCarthy
Feb 4, 2024

Honest. Knowledgable. Timely.
HIGHLY recommend.

We called Leonard & Sons in November, just to get squeezed in by January... we didn't mind; being that booked up must be a good sign. Emily answered all of my questions and was very easy to work with. ✅
Caleb and Evan showed up about 20 minutes later than expected but CALLED AHEAD to let us know. ✅
We had no idea how much equipment they required but huge blankets/covers were on our floor before any of it was even brought inside. ✅
As a team, they were able to inspect the outside of the chimney/roof area, clean and inspect the inside of the chimney and even show us and explain what they could see on their video monitor- all in a little over an hour- leaving NO MESS. ✅
This truly is a "3 generation company": their knowledge runs deep, they do not oversell and will give you straight answers about the integrity of the chimney and what options you have moving forward (our fireplace is quite old). ✅
The price? Completely reasonable and we will call them from now on. Job well done, guys! ✅

Ray Ramirez
Jan 19, 2024

Called Leonard and Sons because of all the good reviews I've read and I'm glad I did! They came out to evaluate a leak coming from my appliance flue they walked me through the possible issues that could exist and the fix for it. They even walked me through how to properly use my gas fireplace. These guys are very professional and knowledgeable!! Thank you guys!

Maryjo K
Sep 23, 2023

Leonard and Sons fixed my chimney, sealed the external bricks and installed a gas fireplace (with a remote!). They were very punctual and knowledgeable. They were also efficient and neat. I must say I love my new has fire place! I thought I would miss the wood burning fireplace but I don’t!
An extra benefit is that my dog (an 8 year old Boxer) thinks I fit it for her comfort!

Carolyn Rechel
Apr 21, 2023

I cannot say enough good things about Leonard & Sons. Rich, Tom, and their crew were an absolute pleasure to have around the house for a few days. They made sure we understood exactly what we were dealing with for our chimney repair and had pictures to justify their recommendations and prove the quality of their work. Even better, they helped us work with our insurance company to get the repairs covered. We highly recommend this company and will definitely be calling them for regular cleanings and any future repairs. Thanks again, guys!

David Fornear
Nov 24, 2022

We had a prior fire retrofit installed in our older masonry fireplace and everything turned out perfect. Looks great and Leonard and sons was a pleasure too work with.. highly recommend this small local business!!

Natalia Maria
Oct 21, 2022

Leonard & Sons began work at my home in 2021 to clean my chimney & assess damages via camera such as moisture & masonry issues. They were very thorough & knowledgeable. They began exterior masonry work on our Chimney to repair compromised bricks & mortar. Once completed, a breathable waterproofing sealant was applied. Caleb & Tom were great & always on time. We also changed out our existing gas fireplace to a safer & more efficient gas insert fireplace. I worked with Rich on all of these projects & he is always very personable, kind, & helpful.

jman32 (Jman4030)
Oct 18, 2022

Leonard and Sons exceeded my expectations, they took my old falling apart chimney and restored it back to life.

After I bought my house my chimney needed a lot of work before my family and I could cozy up by the fire. I’m glad I reached out to Leonard & Son’s both Rich and Caleb are great people to work with, they walked me through the entire process and answered all my questions. The entire team was wonderful and courteous. The work they did was amazing, the team is professional and polite.

Thank you guys for allowing my family and I to have warm fire and s’mores around the house! Can’t wait to light the fireplace this winter!

Mary Schepp
Oct 15, 2022

Clean, professional, and reasonably priced. Took the time to answer all our questions and educate us on our fireplace. Great service, highly recommend.

Meghan Steinsdoerfer
Jul 5, 2022

We could not have been more impressed with Leonard and Sons. From the very beginning, they were very professional, thorough and responsive. We recently moved and found that our chimney needed some work. Leonard and Sons were very thorough in their inspection. They helped us understand what particularly needed to be fixed and honest with us in regards to which repairs needed to be done right away and which ones we could hold off on. We initially decided to only complete 2 out of the 3 jobs they quoted us for; however, we decided mid-job to have them complete the 3rd repair. They were very understanding and were able to accommodate us. The guys were very kind, friendly, and patient with our very social 5 year old and even remembered it was our son's birthday when they showed up one day. We highly recommend Leonard and Sons and plan to use them again for our chimney needs.

Dan Hoyland
Sep 24, 2021

Relocated a dryer vent to vent out the side of the house instead of the roof. Extremely professional business, as well as extremely professional employees. My wife and I highly recommend Leonard & Sons……You will not be disappointed.
Special thanks to Rich & Caleb as they are the best father and son team there is!!

Brian Berlinger
Jul 21, 2021

We acquired a new home and knew we'd have some minor work to perform on our chimney. Unfortunately that minor worked turned into major very quickly. We began our journey using a large competitor in the area, as that's who the prior owners had used in the past, however we were met with aggressive salesmen, unprofessional-ism, and poor solutions to boot. We immediately started searching for a new specialist. After contacting a few others in the area and having them assess the situation, it was very clear who we were going with: Leonard & Sons. Out of the four companies we had review the situation, only Leonard & Sons provided a complete solution that satisfied all of our concerns. Throughout the bidding process they were professional and quick to follow-up on our questions, clearly demonstrating mastery of the solutions proposed and how they would function in our older home. Leonard & Sons isn't the most expensive, but also isn't the cheapest from our experience. Their expertise, professionalism, and craftsmanship means you're getting more for your dollar than most anyone else.

When it comes to execution, Caleb is a rock star (Caleb was also our point-person during the earlier proposal phase). This man knows what he's doing better than anyone else I have spoken to, and you can immediately tell why that's the case: he loves what he does. This passion directly translates into the quality of work performed as he not only executes with great attention to detail, but equally importantly, spends the time to think through and plan what he will be doing ahead of time.

Ultimately Caleb rebuilt the top of our chimney stack, sealed the exterior brick, re-lined the chimney flue, and installed a new zero-clearance UL listed high efficiency firebox. While we have not yet had our first fire, our confidence in Leonard & Sons (and Caleb) is high after this experience and we would not hesitate to recommend them to everyone.

Craig Krzewina
Feb 5, 2021

They came out to clean my chimney and check out a problem with my gas fireplace. They were on time, very professional and fixed the problem. I thought the price was very reasonable for the amount of time involved. I would recommend them to anyone.
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Tanya Thomas
May 14, 2020

My husband and I recently closed on our new home. Shortly after closing we learned the chimney had substantial damage and needed repairs pretty immediately. I started the process of calling out 6 companies for quotes. From the first inspection, I felt comfortable and at ease with Rich, the owner. He was very knowledgeable, took his time, asked questions, and seemed to be very particular (which I appreciate when trying to match brick). He was one of the only ones to find that going down 30 courses would not be enough, and would infact need to go down 78 courses on one side to fix the extent of the damage. Unfortunately, Covid delayed the start of the fix, but once able, Caleb, Evan, Denny and Jerry were fantastic!

From the start, they covered all my bushes everyday and my grass. When they said they'd be there at 8, they were there at 7:45 or 7:50. The guys dealt with my 4 year old "the supervisor"'s questions everyday very kindly and playfully and as professionals, and were cognizant of my two older kids being around too. Each time I had a question, one of them or all would stop what they were doing to make sure I was comfortable with the plan. They even took it an extra step and kept some of the brick that was still good so they could place it back on the chimney to blend the old and new brick. This took a lot of time to grind the old mortar and have it ready to go back up.

At the end of the project, which took about 8 days total, they cleaned up as if they were never there. They power washed my driveway, were on their hands and knees picking up rocks and stones out of my flower bed, and made sure to check nothing was out of place.

These guys were excellent and top notch. Every single of one of them was extremely knowledgeable, professional, flexible, and safe. My chimney is evidence that they all take pride in their craft. And, they were reasonably priced, on the lower end of all my quotes (even for more work being done than what others quoted). If I ever have any masonry needs, or if my family and friends do, Leonard and Sons is exactly who I will recommend and call every time. They've got my business for life now.

Claudia Steurbaut
Feb 14, 2020

Leonard and Sons cleaned my dryer vent in January. My dryer exhaust tube fell from the ceiling yesterday. I called in the morning and they were here that afternoon. He was so courteous and helpful. He reinstalled the tube quickly. He explained everything he did and showed us when he was done. And he did not charge us for the work he did.

Debbie Miller
Jan 16, 2020

I am over the moon with everything about this company! I was impressed from my very first phone call to them. So kind, helpful, honest, great work from start to finish with every person. Including receptionist extraordinar Pam!!
We started with a chimney inspection and cleaning. Then had a gas fireplace insert installed. It is fabulous!
I am calling them in a few months to service our second fireplace.
Thank you Leonard & Sons!!!

Sarah Johnston
Nov 14, 2019

Leonard and Sons did a fantastic job for us this fall. We had them come and rebuild our chimney and install a gas insert for our fireplace. They were very professional and knowledgeable. Came and worked then cleaned up after themselves leaving virtually no trace. Price was competitive and the work was outstanding. Highly recommend Leonard and Sons!

Andrea Garcia
Nov 9, 2019

Customer service still exists! Leonard and Sons repaired our dryer duct. Our association threw some MAJOR curveballs our way, but L&S stuck by our side until it was resolved. The repair was done on a day they normally would not come out, so it was GREATLY appreciated! Look no further for excellent service, phenomenal work, and just good people!

Jay Robinson
Sep 16, 2019

I had a chimney sweep service perform a cleaning and they identified some issues that we need to have corrected. I called Leonard & Sons to get a quote and they told me that I would need to pay $249 if they were to come to my home. I have pictures of the issues in my smoke chamber and I just wanted a quote... and they said that they could not do that unless I paid $249.

Nancy Quill
Jul 28, 2019

Leonard and Sons did masonry repair work on our fireplace chimney and resurfaced our flue tiles in June. They were very competent and professional completing the work in a timely manner. Everyone in the company was polite and informative from beginning to end. We highly recommend this family owned company if you need any type of chimney repair work.

Bob Disselhorst
Jul 3, 2019

Excellent family owned company! Work was exceptional and the workers were very neat and friendly. I would highly recommend them

Josh Lancaster
Jun 27, 2019

Would highly recommend. Impressed how clean they kept the whole project, able to match exstiting bricks and attention to safety.

Michele Busky
Jun 26, 2019

Caleb from Leonard and Sons has helped fix a leak in our chimney. Previously, 2 other companies had been here to try to fix the leak. They could not figure it out. It took Caleb no time at all to diagnose the issue and let us know what need to be done to fix the leak. He was always prompt and very professional, which I greatly appreciate. I would highly recommend Leonard and Sons to anyone. You will not be disappointed!

S S
Apr 11, 2019

I wish I could review this company's work. They have a very nice website and good reviews here. But unfortunately my chimney in inaccessible! It's not a small chimney & putting two caps to control animal entry is not a big job, but instead of being upfront and honest, they felt the need to insult my intelligence by stating my chimney is inaccessible. It's an historic home with three chimneys and a 12/12 pitch roof so access is not the easiest. From a company who's business is chimneys that is a ridiculous response! I really would have appreciated an upfront honest reply such as: "We're booked with large jobs currently and we just can't take on another", or "It's too small of a job for us". That logic is understandable. But really, inaccessible? My tip off should have been when instead of coming out to look at the job initially they requested I send photos. I was told Richard did eventually come out, (I wasn't here at the time so I can't say for sure). That's when I got the inaccessible response. It makes me wonder what else are they not upfront about?

The company we did hire to install caps will also be doing a total restore on two of our three chimney's when the time comes. Not a small job.
They came out promptly and within 10 minutes figured out the best way to access our "Inaccessible- LOL" chimney.

Adam Kelley
Mar 19, 2019

We had Leonard & Sons clean our fireplace and chimney last winter and they did a great job. The were on time, courteous, knowledgeable, and fairly priced. They did such a great job that, when we decided we wanted to replace the wood burning fireplace with a high efficiency gas one this winter, we went back to them. The work they performed was top notch and they helped us every step of the way. They were especially patient with us when we took a long time to make certain decisions. I would definitely recommend them for any fireplace and masonry needs you may have.

TheMarky265
Feb 8, 2019

I believe in strong customer service and getting the job done right the first time. This is the "hallmark" of any good company. Few deliver these results; Leonard & Sons delivered this in spades. They were punctual, did an outstanding job for the services I wanted. To make matters...better, they were incredibly clean, quick, detailed-minded and a true pleasure to do business with. I HIGHLY recommend Leonard & Sons to anyone desiring chimney sweeps and fireplace services. Truly an outstanding job!

michelle cullen
Sep 14, 2018

Fabulous work ! Had to have my chimney rebuilt from roof line up. Have to say Leonard and Sons were awesome and I'm so happy with my new chimney. The match to the original brick looks AMAZING!!! Thank You !

Richard Alexander
Jun 27, 2018

The most professional company I've ever worked with. It was inspiring to work with a group of individuals who love their craft. The entire crew gets 5 stars and I highly recommend their services.

kathleen obiozor
Mar 22, 2018

Caleb was super professional and detailed in his inspection and cleaning and offered great tips. We will definitely be using Leonard & Sons for all our future fureace needs.

Maverick
Feb 8, 2018

Caleb from Leonard and Sons was awesome!
Very honest, punctual and knowledgeable!
Found and repaired a gas leak in our fireplace, after two other contractors couldn't resolve the problem. Excellent!
Even brought in my Amazon package!
Highly recommend!

Lynn Dodaro
Dec 1, 2017

From start to finish Leonard and Sons is top notch. Rich and Pam the owners are awesome. They listened to our wants and concerns and took care of everything. They did an overhaul on my parents fireplace and were very considerate of my elderly parents. Caleb and Jason, the hands on associates, were so kind and hard working. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking to do work on their fireplace.

Jim Nowakowski
Oct 20, 2017

Leonard & Sons is outstanding. They not only replaced our chimney, they fixed the leak around the saddle of the roof by the chimney that the roofer totally ignored after installing a new roof. Rich is first rate, and couldn't be more helpful. Thank you!

John Gorack
Jul 20, 2017

Leonard and Sons completed a Chimney repair / restoration today on my home and I could not be any happier with the end result. Their crew was courteous, very professional and provided meticulous workmanship. From the call I made to their office and spoke with Pam to the time Rich came out and did an estimate they were both very courteous, polite, and answered all my questions directly and honestly. I felt confident that I made the right decision awarding them the job. At the end of the day I was very pleased with the end result, experience and would recommend Leonard and Sons without hesitation.

Sandy Sauerland
Jun 20, 2017

I am so happy we found Leonard and Sons! We were referred to them from another business to have them clean our second story dryer vent. They provided excellent service and their pricing was fair. They were great to work with and I highly recommend them!

Michael Emerson
Jun 14, 2017

I had some rotten wood and a rusty cover pan on top of my chimney that needed replacement. I called Leonard and sons and they came out while I was at work and gave me a quote that I thought was very fair. I had an outside graduation party and I wanted the project completed before the party and they were able to accommodate my request, which I was especially grateful for. They kept me informed of every step of the process. They told me when they were going to be there and when the work was going to be completed. Everything looks great! Beautiful job, no problems. They cleaned up all the debris. I felt very comfortable talking with and dealing with all of their employees from the owner to the office help and the people doing the work. I don't have time to deal with problems and they made it very easy. I would recommend them and will use them for any other chimney work or cleanings that I need in the future.

Mary Booth
Apr 30, 2017

I am so happy with Leonard and Sons; the job was done honestly and with quality work. Rich was thorough, meticulous and expert in his examination of my chimney and furnace. The workers were clean, courteous and professional. I have flowers , plants and bushes all around the work area and nothing was disturbed at all. Thank you so much!!

Rob Zschernitz
Apr 26, 2017

After noticing a somewhat steady drip from our appliance flue I began researching a contractor to inspect and reline our chimney and came upon Leonard & Sons. I inquired online via their website and received a call back from Pam the very next day to setup a time, that worked best for me, to come and do the inspection and provide an estimate. Rich came to the house to assess the situation and it was immediately evident that I could trust him and his local, family-owned business to do the work. Rich was completely open and honest. He informed me what exactly the situation was and the hazards associated with it. Rich e-mailed me a very competitive proposal, in fact it was the lowest quote by $100’s. Both Rich and Pam were extremely responsive throughout the process and less than two weeks later my chimney is fixed.

Caleb and Jason were the crew that repaired our chimney (Pam did call in the morning confirming that they were coming and Rich stopped by around midday). They were extremely diligent in communicating what they were doing, keeping everything clean and just all around friendly and professional. Part of the work they did required grinding mortar out and removing bricks from the face of our chimney so they could access the flue inside. If I didn’t know and see that they did that, you’d never know that any masonry work was done at all. I also had them clean up a few cracked joints in the masonry of the chimney.

Leonard & Sons is the company that everyone wished all contractors would be! I fully trust them and would hire them again for any chimney/fireplace/tuck-pointing project. A++++

Ashley Gowers
Apr 21, 2017

Leonard and Sons converted our wood burning fireplace to a full gas insert and it is beautiful! we couldn't have asked for a better company for this project , they were amazing to work with, super nice and professional. We needed some drywall work and electrical work done around the fireplace that they helped coordinate as well, every person that came to do work in our home was wonderful. I am very particular about who does work in my home and would have them back again, we are more than pleased with Leonard and Sons, and will be using them for our future needs.

Karen Sokolowski
Mar 2, 2017

We had our chimney cleaned and we were very satisfied. Then we decided to have gas logs installed in our gas start wood burning fireplace. They were very courteous, arrived within the scheduled time with a call prior to arriving and cleaned up after installation. I would highly recommend Leonard & Sons.

Steve Baynai
Oct 22, 2016

Called this company to inquire about having my chimney inspected and cleaned. After waiting 1 week, they finally called me back. I returned their call within an hour and have never heard back from them. Wasted a lot of time and finally went with a different company with more professional customer service.

D D
Sep 11, 2016

After an exhausting search for a contractor to reface our wood-burning fireplace, we came upon Leonard & Sons. From the first day Rich came to our house to discuss our plans, we developed a great sense that we could trust him and his family-owned company to do the work. Rich was completely honest and transparent in the planning process as well as extremely patient. He presented a wide variety of options to us, delivered stone samples and also provided us a local distributor where we could view an overwhelming display of stone. Both Rich and Pam were extremely responsive throughout the planning process, following up to every question in quick fashion. A very competitive quote was provided after the planning process and the work was scheduled within a reasonable period of time, fitting both their schedule and ours.

The actual refacing project was managed by Caleb. He was extremely respectful to me and my wife, our home and our belongings. He worked really well with his assistants, truly a leader. The work lasted four days, as anticipated. After every day of work, Caleb and his assistants cleaned up both inside and outside our house, never leaving a mess for us to live around (excluding the actual work area that was walled off with visqueen). Caleb kept my wife and I involved in the design details throughout the project, truly making the finished product match our vision. The completed project was stunning to say the least, actually exceeding our expectations, by far.

In short, Leonard & Sons is a company everyone should trust and hire for any chimney/fireplace related project.....HANDS-DOWN THE BEST!!!. I wish all contractors lived and worked with the values carried by Leonard & Sons.

Ken Kensick
Aug 27, 2015

Leonard & Sons work was of the highest quality. They explained every aspect of the repairs. They were punctual and the workmen very friendly. At the end of each workday they cleaned everything up. I would strongly recommend them for any kind of brick work!

Jeff Spitza
Jul 26, 2015

Leonard and sons not only found major leaks in our 40 year old stone chimney, they saved us from an entire roof replacement. Without any damage to our roof or sky lights, they managed to pour a new perfect crown, reset stone and basically removed old caulk and tuck pointing every crappy repair (from previous owners trying to save a few bucks). And at a nearly 30 ft high workspace!
As a side note, after being conned into a false inspection report , L and S found a dangerous situation and fixed it immediately.
Bottom line is that Leonard & Sons Building Services exceeded our expectations, worked until perfection was achieved, caused no roof damage and came into our budget without problems. THANK YOU!

Lisa S.
Feb 4, 2015

Very efficient and friendly experience with Leonard and Sons. I needed my dryer vent cleaned, they got back to me right away, were very knowledgeable and professional! I highly recommend their services and I will definitely be using them to service and repair my fireplace as well.

Paula J
Dec 15, 2014

Terrible customer service. I called 2 months ago attempting to schedule a estimate for work to be done on 2 fireplaces. I was told I would get a call back to schedule an appointment. Week later no call back so I call again and leave a message. I got a call back finally, but was told I could not get a visit scheduled then and would have to wait for another call back. I said I was completely open and flexible to work on availability. I waited, no call back. Placed several more calls and left messages and no return call. My husband called and they picked up the phone right away, but he got the same run around - can't schedule an appointment now but will call you back. Well after 4 weeks of trying to get an appointment scheduled without success, I have another company coming out who were capable of scheduling an appointment on my first call. I like to support family owned businesses, but Leonard and Sons did not give me the opportunity since they were completely incapable of scheduling an appointment.

Ann Murray
Oct 16, 2014

The entire chimney rebuild process went smoothly. Rich quoted the job and clearly explained the entire process. They found the perfect match to the other brick on the house. The quote was thorough and the add-ons were listed separately. The crew showed up on time every day as promised and cleaned up every evening. Leonard & Sons employees work as a team and it showed. We were kept informed throughout the entire process. Not the cheapest bid but certainly the most professional and knowledgeable. This is a 3rd generation family run operation. I am confident that they will stand behind their guarantee and be here to help us maintain our chimney for years to come.

Richard Simek
Jun 30, 2014

I highly recommend Leonard & Sons Building Services, for their professional handling of a very technical and dirty job. I needed the concrete opening of a crawl space door made larger. After discussing how much bigger the opening needed to be, Leonard & Sons went to work; they cut the opening according to the new specs, and do to their top notch machinery and care, created NO dust in my basement! The new opening worked out perfectly, their diligence on the job and respect for my home was unlike any other contractor I have ever used!

Matthew Clark
Nov 2, 2013

Was having a new dryer put in and decided last minute to get dryer vent cleaned while the dryer was out. They were very accommodating with scheduling our appointment on short notice. They showed up when they said and were very courteous. Even gave me some good advice on the dryer vent routing. I will use Leonard and Sons again should I need any of the services they provide.

Patrick Rozhon
Oct 1, 2013

First time using a chimney sweep service. It was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The woman on the phone was helpful and polite being careful to explain who and when the serviceman was to be expected. She also encouraged me to log onto their website for more information about what to expect. Denny called me 20 minutes before the scheduled appointment to let me know that he was on his way. He showed up exactly when he said that he would. Prepared his equipment, explained what he was going to do and then got to work. Not once did I see him on a cell phone talking to anyone. On completion, Denny cleaned up, explained what he found to be wrong with my fireplace and what he did to repair the fireplace. Friendly, reasonably priced, efficient and professional would be how I would describe this experience.

Mateusz Dlugopolski
Aug 29, 2013

Great people and they did a great job. I tried to save a couple bucks by having someone else come out. After getting a wild estimate i decided to call Leonard and Sons to get a professionals opinion and um glad i did.

Rupam Dave
Oct 18, 2012

After having 2 vent cleaning company's (dryer vent) come to my home and charging me hundred's of dollars and telling me " they could not get through the vent" I called Leonard and sons. They were able to pin point and repair the problem. They were knowledgeable, professional and efficient. I would use them again and definitely recommend them to others in need of the services they provide. It was the best experience I have ever had with a service call to my home. Stacey Karp

BoyMom 13 (BoyMom13)
Jul 3, 2012

We recently moved to a new home and have prefab fireplace. We found a coupon for a company to get a deal on a inspection and cleaning of our fireplace. The gentleman arrived late and did a quick inspection of our chimney and fireplace. He then told us that we had had a chimney fire and that we would need an whole new appliance and that our "fire box" needed to be re-done before we could have a fire. We received a quote upwards of $1,500 to do this work. We already had several other projects on the new house and were dissapointed to have to forego fires until we could use our chimney safely. We decided to call L&S to get a second opinion.
Caleb arrived on time and was very polite and knowledgable. After a much more thorough inpection, he said that our appliance was merely dirty and that after a cleaning we could have a fire as soon as we like. L&S was a little more expensive, but not bad. And considering the $1,500 we saved by not having to do extra work, they were well worth the price!

Daniel Lesus
Jul 2, 2012

I am a registered architect and recently had the pleasure working with Leonard & Sons on a large project in Park Ridge. The work included masonry stone work, tuck-pointing, sealing existing fireplace flues, and re-building chimney tops. Rich's professionalism was greatly appreciated. He and his crew maintained personal client communication, recommended fixes for the problem, and implemented the solution in a timely way. I was very happy working with them and would highly recommend them again.

cindy abbott
Jun 20, 2012

We have been customers of Leonard and Sons for twenty years and would
gladly recommend them.You know that you are in good hands from the moment
that you speak to Pam to set up an appointment.Rich comes out right away and
is knowledgeable and trustworthy.Their crew is always on time,pleasant to work with
and does a great job.They all take great pride in their work and it shows.
We have never had a problem with their work but if we had its nice to know that
you are dealing with a family owned buisness that has been around for many years.
Larry and Cindy Abbott

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