I can't say enough great things about Matt. He absolutely saved me this week…read more My Lenovo laptop completely failed to boot after a graphics driver cleanup utility corrupted the Windows boot configuration and recovery environment. The system was stuck in a recovery loop, BitLocker was triggered, and Windows wouldn't load or even reliably enter repair mode. Multiple shops I called said it would take several days just to diagnose the issue. Matt turned it around in essentially one day. He was able to manually access the system, unlock BitLocker, repair the corrupted boot configuration, rebuild the necessary Windows files, and get the machine fully operational again -- without wiping my data. That was critical, as I had local files that weren't backed up to the cloud. Beyond the technical expertise, what impressed me most was: * Clear communication * Fast turnaround * Extremely reasonable pricing * No upselling, no unnecessary "reinstall everything" approach He diagnosed the real issue quickly and fixed it correctly the first time. If you're an independent contractor who depends on your machine daily, or you run a small to mid-sized business and need reliable, competent IT support, Matt is exactly who you want on your side. Look no further. Highly, highly recommend.

Matt is fantastic. He got right to work and transferred data from old computer to new computer. All…read morebookmarks files photos are transferred. Matt explained everything he was doing. I will definitely call him again when needed.

Jeff was great! He guided decision making, ordering, and scheduling throughout the whole tv…read moreinstallation process, which made it super easy from my end. His attention to detail was also extremely appreciated, as everything turned out perfectly. I highly recommend him if you have a simple install or need to do something a bit more custom like I did.

Jeff and his crew did a fantastic job! They cleaned up 25 years of prior bad installs, put in a…read moregreat system, the cost was reasonable and as promised, and they were a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended!!

We decided to go with Security Doctors to install and service our hardwired security cameras at our…read morehouse. After initial emails and a call with Carlos, we set up a meeting to review our needs at our house. Throughout the entire process, Carlos was prompt in replying and always very helpful and gave us great customer service. When his team arrived to complete the install, the work was also completed professionally. The team of three wore masks and shoe covers when inside the house. They were very courteous and explained everything they were doing prior to doing the work. I was really impressed by the job from start to finish. I'd recommend Carlos and Security Doctors.

Security Doctors came to my home and helped me design a security system. There were choices they…read morehelped me learn about, answered all my questions. Together we set up a system that works really well. Their installers were very professional, caring and neat. Even though my system was installed years ago, I recently had a technical question and the follow-up I got was awesome. I would recommend anyone to consider Security Doctors if they want to design a system with a caring company that isnt just concerned with their profits.

I never realized how convenient smart home lighting and automation could truly make life easier…read morewithin one's home. That said Piston's services recognized how to minimize these issues in our home layout with their thorough analysis of our living spaces and hallways. Now my family never needs to worry about an inordinate number of lights left on without abandon, any water heater failures, or simply having to turn on a pull switch when opening a coat closet door. We can also set up a security function for the entire lighting setup of our two story house when the family is away on long vacations. Piston also has been a good partner after installation and adjusts any automations for us as our daily lives change accordingly. Thanks Piston (and our install tech Sameer who was amazing) for seamlessly integrating all these automations and making the home that much safer as well.

From the owner: Piston's smart home system connects and automates your home around your activity.read more

My quote called for hidden wires, but I was told this was impossible upon arrival. The price was…read morenot adjusted, and I was provided plastic coverings. The owner was unapologetic and essentially said you already paid for it. It's really unprofessional business. He did nothing to ensure that I was satisfied. They charged $800 to hang 3 TVs and left me with a number of exposed wires.

$250 for a TV mount is crazy. Just do it with a buddy/neighborread more

We have used Universal Home Theater twice now, once when setting up our home, and again recently…read morewhen we moved into our apartment. Every time Virgil and Dan have shown up, they are in full professional mode, assessing the situation, making sure we have everything needed for a smooth setup. These last couple of visits have been in Covid-time, and they wore masks the whole time. I'm grateful for the couple of times when I couldn't figure something out with our system, and called Virgil, who cheerfully got me on the right path. I would use Universal again, and give this company my whole-hearted endorsement.

Called the number listed, a man answered the phone and I had to be the one to confirm who I was…read morespeaking with instead of him leading with who I was calling. Instead of saying "yes, this is Universal Home Theater" he responded "how can I help you" and after proceeding with the reasoning for my call, he states they no longer do installations... Odd since the business says open and there are current reviews. I love when people show their true colors immediately as it allows me to hire real professionals who actually align with me.

Spoke with Sharif over the phone and he helped me troubleshoot over the phone. I'm so thankful!read more

I have a complex smart home and sophisticated Ubiquiti network. Sharif is the only person I trust…read morewith it. After having spent money with others who spent hours and hours and 1000s of dollars that only caused more problems, Sharif is always the guy to call to get things done right.

I had an excellent experience with Chicago Locksmith and was extremely pleased with the entire…read moreprocess and final results. Because my project involved a custom door replacement that required condo association approval, custom ordering, painting, lock placement, and installation, there were several phases involved. Throughout it all, the team remained professional, responsive, organized, and attentive to detail. Walter, the locksmith technician who handled the project from beginning to end, did an outstanding job. His workmanship, professionalism, and attention to detail truly stood out, and the finished result exceeded my expectations. Chicago Locksmith is lucky to have someone such as Walter that is extremely skilled, professional and pleasant to deal with. I also want to recognize the Chicago Locksmith office staff for their excellent customer service and communication throughout the process. Everyone was courteous, helpful, and a pleasure to work with. Overall, I highly recommend Chicago Locksmith for their professionalism, quality work, and outstanding service.

I sent out a free estimate request via Yelp and received far too many responses…read more My primary, evidently probable Yelp Elite and Yelp All-Star review are based on Yelp and my communication with the owner Shay. Perhaps he is of Irish heritage, I never had the opportunity to find out 1) I have seen over 300 photographs of his work This man is the very BEST if you are only looking for a handyman or have no assistance from even an essentially useless husband in the paint or a long hair clogged shower drain 2) Shay is a LIAR I appreciate that he was willing to drive out to The suburbs of Chicago from all the way East in Logan Square His estimate is NOT free as Yelp guaranteed He requires photographs (easy peasy) of the locks as well as *$45* to even come out to take a look He broke the Yelp Guarantee right there Chicago Locksmiths should be banned from Yelp same as nobody should have voted for Trump. There were zero good choices but at least ond was NOT a babbling dementia suffering 90 yeat old 3) Shay claims the his primary concern is home and auto safety If that were actually true then with photos in hand he has zero reason to have a $45 fee to take a look I have zero reason to take issue with Shay - especially his quality of work All that I know is that Shay LIED to Yelp in order to gain business and if that works for him, then I do not give a fxck I shall not be used I have Elite and All-Star status that I EARNED with Yelp and followers Every single one of my Yelp reviews are shared with Google I sincerely hope that my review discourages anybody and everybody from hiring Chicago Locksmiths

We had a great experience with this company for our security needs. They were knowledgeable about…read morethe product and managed the installation process well which gave us confidence to go and have the product installed at our church. Nick was vey helpful and very considerate our church and did a great job for us. We recommend them. Thank for you great job. Jorge. Zion Harvest Church

From the owner: We provide reliable CCTV, intercom, Wifi and access control solutions tailored for homes and…read morebusinesses. With 24/7 support and 12 years of trusted service, we ensure your safety is never compromised.

This was an outstanding experience. I ordered klipsch speakers from Amazon. And a few months ago…read morea receiver from Amazon. Even though I did not buy the equipment from innovative concepts they had no hesitation about hooking up my speakers. Within 30 minutes(probably less) Calvin called and asked questions and his demeanor was calm and reassuring. The Chicago Can't Do is not in the vocabulary with Calvin. He came in and hooked up my speakers and 2 subwoofers and calibrated them. He knows what he's doing. He had to go to Walmart and get a wire for one of the amps. He did so with no complaints. Then we tested the speakers. The sound quality was amazing. Of course watching movies was the main purpose for the new receiver and speakers. I had to try out music. I cued up Love to Love You by Donna Summers. Calvin tweeked my receiver to play stereo when playing music. This was like being in a club with a great sound system. The sound quality was absolutely amazing for an Apple Music song. The price was reasonable. And the service excellent. Calvin recommended getting a 2 channel amp to maximize my systems capabilities. This saved me 1500 dollars because he was praising the virtues of Marantz receivers and I was ready to buy in my next pay check. Then he thought about it and recommended the 2 channel amp even though I had been willing to buy the expensive receiver. This shows that Calvin and his company are trustworthy.

Requested a quote, and got an immediate response. Calvin came to my house, assessed my system and…read morefixed the problem I was having within an hour. He also gave me a very reasonable price on some upgrades, which I plan on doing later this summer.