FYI: I am a business owner and consultant/contractor myself. I believe that it's always Business First - as a company, your first priority is to get the business. And that means earning it. Mike and Jeff were the only outfit that was willing to make the trip up to get this done. It's bad, folks. Even Yelp doesn't recommend hardly any Milwaukee companies because they frankly don't want the business. They want to make friends. And they're sensitive. It's infuriating. Because as long as I get what I want and the service is upper level, I'm perfectly willing to pay...but I want what I want. With Excel, that's what you get. Mike was clear: if he comes up, he has to charge for the trip. And that's fine. Transparency is key. It's not a problem as long as you're upfront about it. Upon arrival he had options ready to choose from, and I'm not new to tinting overall, but I wanted a specific look both in and out. Both of the sample cards looked really nice, but the Llumar seemed better suited for the future exterior appearance. Didn't take too long before I had all windows fully tinted (see photos) and they cleaned up 99.9% of what was left (just a bit of water, no big deal). I advised them, once I can find a non-sensitive vendor to replace the rest of the windows I'd be more than delighted to have them back to tint those with the same Llumar. It was refreshing to work with a company that actually WANTS business and is willing to do quality work after so many frustrating encounters with Wisconsin companies. Meanwhile...just some notes. I can't stress enough: reflective film completely changes the look of the windows. Even high-end windows don't look 100% if they don't have reflective. You do need to be mindful about how it changes interior lighting, and plan accordingly. Some people are a bit shell-shocked at the decrease in natural light; that's the tradeoff for privacy (which was my primary goal). At night, you still get a measure of privacy, because unless you've got full-blast lighting inside and white walls, it's dim looking in and you can't really make out full details. So you can even control nighttime privacy by going with more earthy colors on the walls so that light refraction is minimized. Drapes are when you want to maximize privacy, obviously. But now you only need to draw them at night vs. using them to block natural light. read more

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I worked with Mike and he was very knowledgeable on what type of tint was needed or recommended for a skylight we had in our bedroom. His price was also very reasonable. The turnaround time was fairly quick. If we need anymore tint done we'll reach out again! read more

Excel Window Tinting - Skylight - Home Window Tinting Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

I originally wanted to wait about a year to write this review so that I could see how well the window tint performed. I'm now here 5 years later to first write this review. And let me tell you, I have had absolutely no problems with the window tint. Our condo is on the 606 trail and has floor to ceiling windows facing west. As you can imagine, the solar heat is intense. We wanted something that would reduce the solar heat, protect our floors and furniture from fading, maintain daytime privacy, and allow us to enjoy the view of the trail. The window tint has made our lives so enjoyable and met everyone of those goals. We are able to have the shades open to see the view, yet the heat is impressively reduced. Also, it is reflective so people can't see in during the daytime. Mike was so helpful and provided top notch service when I first reached out to him 5 years ago. He is very knowledgeable, professional and personable. I cannot recommend him highly enough! read more

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Mike and Jeff did a fantastic job which involved removal of old, damaged (and no longer effective) window film and then application of brand new "SunTec ULVDS-40 Spectrally Selective" window tint film. Everything went smoothly and we almost immediately felt the cooler temperature in our 2 bed corner south and west facing apartment. Definitely worth the investment as it makes our lives more comfortable and we would not attempt to do it ourselves as it is too intricate and big of a job. Highly recommend Excel Window Tinting! read more

I requested for my house to have tints for privacy and energy reasons. Mike was very professional, and quite knowledgeable about his trade. During the process he was very pleasant to converse. The precise workmanship , knowledge and cleanliness were an outstanding value for the tint installation I received . I highly recommend Mike for anyone looking for tint work on their windows. read more

PROS - Easy to schedule and reschedule - Mike communicated quickly and thoroughly - Mike set up a Zoom with me to discuss options, answer questions, provide recommendations - The film supplier they use has lots of options, and quickly sends samples - Reasonable price - Showed up on time and completed the job in the amount of time quoted - Provided a COI - Service included washing the windows, cleaning the sills, removing the blinds. Mike even carried them to the garage for me - Left no mess behind - Quality job. My windows look great CONS - None that I can think of read more

Mike was fast to respond and get some samples for us to consider. Once we decided, the installation was done quickly and looks great.

After spending weeks searching for someone that had knowledge and quality to go with applying film for residential application,, I reached out to Mike at Excel for a quote. Not only was his price fair, but he offered his opinions and suggestions to my various questions. In the end of our initial consultation, we picked a weekend. Unfortunately, we had to reschedule due to holiday weekend plans.. however, on our reaffirmed date, he showed up promptly, did all of the request windows and was out within a couple of hours. Nice guy and a professional work ethic. Will definitely refer any future business inquired by others to him. The work he performed looks and functions perfectly, could not be happier with the end result. Thanks, Mike. Edit: had to fix typos from my phone's autocorrect. read more

When another window tint company couldn't come for a week. Mike came the next day, charged me less and was finished removing my old tint and leaving my windows clear and sparkling. If you are looking for a great guy to do excellent work Call Mike at Xcel in Oak Park! read more

Mike did a great 15% tint on my 27th floor east facing condo. Fantastic job and was very speedy with the whole process. Will recommend you anyone wanting window tint for their home! read more

Highly recommend. We wanted to add a film to our front door for privacy purposes. Mike was fantastic and got the job done quickly and for a very reasonable price. Final product looks great. read more

Excel Window Tinting - Home Window Tinting Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

As a younger, female business woman, it can be hard to find someone to do work that don't try to price gouge you. I asked for quotes from 3 different places and went with Excel. Mike gave me a quick response, a reasonable quote and was patient with my responses. When I was ready to have old vinyl decals taken off my windows, he came on time, got the job done quickly and even explained after care and his professional opinion on some options for other issues I was having in my business. Price was as quoted and well worth it. If you need your windows tinted, or in my case, tint taken off your windows, give Mike and Excel your business. read more

Really good price, and fast service. We also had gotten some good information on what the material was and how to take care of it. Very happy with the total job and price. read more

Mike Lavery knows his products well and is helpful in leading the customer to the best solution for the particular application. We had a difficult installation problem on skylights 30 ft above the floor which required externally applied film. Mike got the right film to give the heat and glare reduction we needed as well as the light transmission we wanted. The installation was completed efficiently in two days. Job well-done Excel. read more

From the second I spoke to Mike on the phone, I knew that he was going to be great. Super friendly and honest. He put window tinting on my skylights. He was very clean and professional. Great price as well. I highly recommend Excel Window Tinting. read more

Mike was a pleasure to do business with. He gave me a great price, was able to fit me into his schedule for the following week, and did a great job putting up some film on my windows. He was also very friendly and made my daughter and I feel comfortable having him in our home. read more

Michael Lavery is very punctual and professional with his work. Great customer service, friendly and very informative. Any questions you may have he will be sure to answer them. We are more than happy with the work he did for us and we will be sure to use their service again as well as recommend them to our friends and family. read more

He is very experienced, knowing the product, was able to give advice. Quick with the quote, quick to come in and do the work. Windows look great! Not to dark, very clean work! Nice guy that actually does the work! read more

Mike really knows his products and answered all of my questions (even the follow up ones). His knowledge of light conditions, competitive pricing and professionalism made it an easy choice to use Excel. Installation of the window film was done accurately and looks great. read more

They were slow to get back to me, but did a great job tinting my sliding glass doors and even wrote me an apology for the poor service. I would recommend using Excel. read more

Highly professional, courteous and efficient. Came on short notice to frost two of our glass doors and the results were great! Would definitely recommend for any tinting or frosting. read more

Excellent company and great customer service. Mike and his assistant came to our home for a free in home extimate. He explained the product and explained our options; 10 days later our product was installed and we couldn't be happier. Don't hesitate to use this company!! read more

Excellent service. They are quick and discuss all of your options. I'd highly recommend for anyone needing window tinting.

The way Mike does business is the way every company should. We had to have him put privacy film on a couple of door of our condo and his work was exceptional. He showed up on time and was extremely professional. One door required a small border reveal and he did it with exacting precision. Also, unlike other companies that do window film and tinting, he doesn't require a minimum (most want $500). I would not hesitate recommending Mike. read more

Mike was very helpful in educating me on the pros and cons of using certain films with tempered and non-tempered Windows. Great customer service. Great quality work. read more

They stated there is a guarantee at $500.00/window.I have trying to get my $1000.00 for 2 cracked windows for over a year. I got three estimates and sent them to Mike however he will never return calls. Also I replaced the glass on 6 windows since 4 had cracked because of the tint. Excel is not an honorable company. read more