Blue Sky Builders

Blue Sky built us a beautiful garage while helping us navigate an array of completely unexpected permit and topographical issues. Dave was with us every step of the way and we love the results.

We were absolutely thrilled with Blue Sky Builders! Mike came out and gave us a honest and fair quote for a new garage door and within a week we had it installed. Mike and his coworker removed and replaced all the rotted wood and caulked all the necessary gaps. Everything came out beautifully! I would definitely recommend them if you are searching for a company that you can trust and most importantly does great work!

Critical: Professionalism Doing a garage build at my neighbor's property very close by. Started work last Saturday around 7am. Very loud hammering and equipment noise, loud music playing, and trucks blocking alley. Quiet hours in Chicago are 10pm-8m. Woke my whole family up and pretty much ruined the day. Typical unprofessional contractors, just get that money.

I spoke to Jeff about possibly converting a Carport into a Garage for a home I was thinking about purchasing, and was given a ton of knowledge about what can and can't be done! I am very appreciative for Jeff's expertise! He saved me from making a possible bad hime purchase decision. Kudos!

Just had a garage addition done and I could not be happier. I added an interior addition to one side to expand the inside of the garage for a work space and on the other side added a lean-to shed as well as siding and some aluminum work. I did most of my communication with Scott and he was great. He was very communicative, which is huge for me, and was over numerous times during the planning phase to make sure everything was what we wanted.

He went above and beyond with customer service. It took a while to get the crew out but there was a lot of rain this summer which clogged things up. I was moved onto the crew foreman who was not as communicative and not much for calls back but the crew was pretty good. They worked efficiently and made sure they cleaned up after themselves. Now the project is all done and it looks awesome! It looks like a new garage and I have all the space I could want!

Definitely a five-star company. I hired Blue Sky Builders to build a 2-1/2 car, 1-1/2 story garage with a full staircase. The salesperson, Dave, was very professional and quick to respond to questions. The project manager Bruce was fantastic with scheduling and a prompt (and witty) text communicator. The construction work is solid, even the city inspector noticed that our crews clearly knew what they were doing.

Building anything in summer 2021 was tricky with the supply chain issues, but I was impressed with the straightforward way it was addressed. I highly recommend Blue Sky Builders.

Blue Sky Builders built our garage in 2004. Since that time we've had minor issues with the side door not fitting properly, however, the larger issues surfaced this year. Rotting wood all above our overhead garage door. Understanding that our garage was build 17 years ago, didn't expect them to come do the work for free, but they never came out to look at it like they said they would and after repeated attempts to have them come out and no further return calls - we hired someone else to repair the rotted wood at a cost of $1600.

If you want your garage to be built to last longer than 15 years, go with someone else. Repair person we hired corrected the poor design & installation of the siding/trim so hopefully we won't have to deal with rotting wood again.

We had our door collapse and they said someone would be out next day. We waited. We called. Operator said they would contact the repairman. Still no call the next hour! So we called again and they guaranteed someone would be out at home 8am. Nobody. Company is bad. Not even a reply. All they had to say was no technicians available instead of wasting our time!

Please use somebody else--not woman friendly. Dave K. is currently their only salesman and my experience was negative. Look at Sherry's review below. He spoke down to me and when I brought up some research I did on concrete psi and slab thickness, he said "Well in my 31 years of doing this, I've never heard of that." I called him out on his negative tone from our conversation and SURPRISE SURPRISE, after a discussion with "management" their demand is too high in the richy rich Western suburbs and they won't serve my area right now.

Keep looking around for another garage building company. In this day and age, we consumers have plenty of options and we don't need to accept derogatory/misogynistic experiences.

The salesman Dave was thorough informative and very knowledgeable all the way around! I would definitely recommend him personally and Blue Sky Builders! Wonderful Company and Great people who work there! I will be recommending to everyone I know looking for a new garage remodels etc! Hope This Helps!

I compared many garage company quotes and found blue sky to have the best style, service, and cost. Mid build I needed to make changes to the driveway and they accommodated my request. 3 months later someone hit my garage door and they came out the same day to repair it. Grade A customer service.

My new garage from Blue Sky Builders was completed about one month ago, and I am 100% satisfied with it. Despite a major change order I made halfway through the process, and a couple delivery challenges with COVID-19, the end product is very well-built and exceeds my expectations. I would recommend Blue Sky to anyone. Their sales staff is experienced in all aspects of construction, patient, professional, and customer friendly. I love my new garage!

Everything about our experience was first class. We worked with them on demo of our old garage and construction of replacement garage. David was our Salesperson and is a pro. He answered all of our questions and handled all permits with the village. He has done this for a while and it shows 100%. Bruce was the foreman and kept us informed on all aspects and timing of the project. All of the trades they sent out were courteous and professional. It was a big project for us and Blue Sky handled everything as well as we hoped and exceeded expectations.

Start to finish, these guys did a great job on our custom garage. Dave was thorough and very knowledgeable. He came out to our house a few times to explain the quote and to ensure everything was planned out. The construction was quality and efficient. Bruce kept the schedule and teams operating smoothly, and was very responsive to any issues, which were few.

When we did want something changed, they were quick to accommodate. It was a good experience all the way through and we really enjoy the finished product. If you're looking for a quality garage, I don't think you can go wrong with Blue Sky.

Up front, honest, and great at communicating. Overall, my wife and I are very satisfied with Blue Sky Builders. We shopped 3 different businesses and feel that we made the right choice. Dave came out to our house and did not sugar coat or exclude any details. He's a little long winded, but due to his attention to detail we felt comfortable and confident with Blue Sky Builders. Dave explained the different steps from demolition to getting the key to our new garage; a realistic time frame was given and the company delivered.

They collect a deposit, something like 15 percent up front, and then you get billed after the completion of key steps (demo, concrete, frame, etc.). They took care of all the necessary permits, answered all of our follow up questions, and put a quality garage in our yard. Would definitely recommend.

I originally got a quote from the garage company whose commercials are on tv all the time. Then I did a quick google search and found their reviews and BBB ratings are horrible! My second quote was from Blue Sky. Their reviews and BBB ratings were GREAT! So they came out and gave me a quote. About $8,000 LESS than the first company! (and a bigger garage door opening - 8 foot versus 7 foot). Dave the salesman was great.

No pressure at all! It took about 3 weeks to get the permits, then the fun began. First up was the demo crew. They tore down my old garage in about 2 to 3 hours. Extremely professional and cleaned up after themselves. Less than a week later, the concrete guys came. It took 2 days to frame, then pour the pad and apron for a 22x22 garage. About 3 weeks later the framers came.

I think it took them 3 days. Another guy came after them to clean up. Within a week, the garage door and gutter guy came. He was here and gone in the same day. A week after that, the electrician came. Took him 2 days. Overall, every crew was on time and very professional. They were there at 7 am. Worked til noon. Lunch. Then left when finished, or at 5 pm. Finally, the inspector came. He was impressed with the straight lines and how everything was done.

Just tore down and replaced a detached garage in Westmont. Blue Sky was great -- worked with Scott, Bruce and Bill -- everyone was excellent. Everything happened as they said it would -- no surprises or extra costs. Work looks great and we are very happy with the service and garage. Prices seem to be right in the middle of what's expected for this type of work in the area. Great work!

Do not waste your time with an estimate unless you have several hours to waste hearing the man that comes out, Dave, complain and rag on other companies the entire time. Very unprofessional. The man was at our house over an hour and still wasn't near done with giving us a quote when finally we had had it and had to ask him to leave. He is supposed to be out to build a complete garage then asks us if we have an electrician.

My husband was at the table with him and told him no since we thought that's part of this job. He then proceeded to start in on how his electricians are out on leave and stooped mid way to make a rude comment to me while I was on the couch tending to my crying 9 month old baby and 3 year old. I was told that this is important and I need to listen up in an extremely rude manner. That's when my husband has had it and told him to leave. He wants to brag on how his company is amazing and no complaints and came off as a complete jerk. I'll definitely be getting the word out to stay clear.

My Sister and I met with David Krecek to discuss getting a bid to get our garage fixed. We called the office and he met us the next day. He sat down and explained how the process would potentially go when dealing with the insurance company. He had a lot of information and was able to give us quite a bit of advice on how to proceed. We left feeling like he was the right person to do the job because of his vast experience and knowledge regarding this matter. Now it's just a matter of working with our insurance carrier and then we can proceed with the job.

I wouldn't normally give a review before the service was completed, however my experience so far certainly warrants one. I reached out to several garage builders in the area and although all were quick to respond Dave at Blue Sky was exceptional. Dave knew all the permit/variance issues prior to meeting with me to set time expectations(which other builders did not know)He was honest with price points and was very knowledgeable when requesting out-of-the ordinary add-ons. Dave already saved me time and money prior to cracking concrete which should be noted. Look for forward to working with Dave and Blue Sky, post review to follow

Once again, BSB came through for us. Our garage keypad stopping working. Even though it had been over a year since we built the garage, Mike came out & replaced it, no charge. They stand behind their work & customer service is their first priority.

Blue Sky overall built us a garage that meets our needs. We did not choose anything fancy. The salesperson did not try to oversell us and thoroughly explained all aspects/choices with us. He went over timeline with us and explained the process (signing contract, obtaining permit, demo, concrete, build, door, electrical, and inspection) to us. We chose Blue-sky since they would handle everything start to finish.

We were really happy that our permit was approved on-time with no issues and we were put in contact with Bruce our project manager, but unfortunately the great service ended there. We went over the time-line a few times with Bruce to ensure things were going as planned. Bruce however made the process of our garage build quite daunting. He was uncommunicative, did not return calls/texts, and was hostile.

We called to tell him there was damage to our neighbors landscaping after the cement crew completed their work. He gave us an attitude and said we had unreal expectations of a demo project. I guess we thought damage to a neighbor's property would at the very least have been addressed by the project manager. We weren't given instructions on care for the cement after it was poured.

When our project was at the very end of the window for completion, we asked why our next phase (electrical) had not been scheduled and we received no response from Bruce at all. We had to reach out to our salesperson who then had to work to get us on the schedule. Salesperson told us Bruce had an emergency, but no one contacted us to let us know that. Bruce defensively said we were not scheduled because they did not receive our payment, which was dropped in the mail one hour after we received invoice (they do not accept electronic payment).

Some of our invoices were sent to us over a week after work was completed, not sure how that is then our fault. Then when we complained about all these issues with scheduling, landscaping damage (not near garage build), and non-communicative project manager we gave them the opportunity to rectify the situation. However, Bruce once again defensively argued that they were on schedule and the only set backs were our payments (which we mailed each one with an hour of receiving) and the weather.

Our project was never affected by weather, if other projects were Bruce never once said that to us. After each phase, we asked him once again for an updated timeline and it always remained the same. We were told after each phase that we were still on schedule for completion end of June, however it was completed on July 17th. This caused us to have issues with other contracted work taking place at our home. Had Bruce been able to communicate any and all issues with us in a appropriate manner we would have understood. However this was not the case and we would not recommend Blue Sky to anyone. We could have spent less on our garage and used another company.

Just had a new garage built by Blue Sky. Fantastic job, very efficient and organized, and the end product was exactly what I wanted. I also got some help with getting a variance from the village regarding an out of code set back. Highly recommended.

Outstanding quality and service. They came one day to demolish and build forms, 1 day to pour, 1 day to construct, 1 day to roof, 1 day to side, 1 day for electrical. I watch as my neighbors garage has taken over a month and still not close to done. Everything is in code, quick approval, very solid construction. Dave was exceptional in his honesty and his knowledge in flood plain areas and we had no hick-ups. I highly recommend Blue Sky and have referred them to friends and neighbors.

I worked with Mike to get an estimate on my garage. He was super knowledgeable and gave me advice that was practical, not just what would make them the most money. I always appreciate when people are consultative and understand that not everyone has $60K to drop on a brand new garage. I'm going to make some minor adjustments on my current garage before tearing the whole thing down and starting over, but when I do, I will definitely trust Blue Sky Builders to do the work. Thanks Mike!

Was referred to them by a friend; had to call representative Rick at least 3 times before I finally got a call back and told they don't work in Chicago; he then told me that they might be able to fix my garage and he'd get back to me; NEVER got a call back! VERY UNPROFESSIONAL! Would give them zero stars but unable to do so on Yelp!

Our two car garage has been there since we bought the home in 1975, it's hard to tell how long it had been there prior but it did require a "rehab" back then to keep the structure sound as it was already slowly decaying. After a rough winter in 2014 we decided it was time to explore getting a new garage built in its place. We very much wanted a quality garage and like most are on a budget.

After hearing horror stories from neighbors who had purchased garages built by well known local "mega" garage builders we were not sure exactly where to turn. Then we found Blue Sky. A few years back a friend had bought a home and rehabbed it from top to bottom - including the garage. He went all custom - from top to bottom and it was amazing. Not something we could afford or have the space for, but I couldn't ignore the quality and inquired about the builder.

Our first consultation with Blue Sky was informative, thorough and they were very transparent when I asked questions about costs and quality. I knew then it was time to break ground! Blue Sky came to our home on two occasions to discuss plans and options. They were unique in that there approach was focused on my everyday needs for a garage vs. just a quick structure and a garage door.

It was detailed and gave me plenty of options when it came to costs. I also called and emailed many times with questions and always got a prompt response back. Blue Sky gave me a timeline and schedule which they meticulously stuck with - all the while I got calls and inquires from the project manager to inquire about any questions I had along the way.

I don't usually write testimonials for purchases, but this particular experience really struck me and I do take pride in supporting local business. My experience with Blue Sky and the building of our garage was excellent. From start to finish they were focused on finding the right garage for my family, answering my many questions and then quickly executing a flawless demolition and build. I would highly recommend you take the time to meet with a company that really takes the customer service experience to the next level. Thanks Blue Sky!

I am surprised that I am the only one-star review out here given the service issues I've had with Blue Sky. I had a one-car garage demolished and a two-car garage built in late 2013. I was generally happy with their work with me to design, including when details were added and subtracted at the last minute. I also MOSTLY like the finished product.

That said, we had one minor issue which Blue Sky seems to have not interest in resolving. I have given them at least two dozen chances to rectify prior to posting, but alas, felt like I am out of options and this might be the only avenue I have to spur them into action. The concrete of my garage was not quite pitched right, resulting in all of the water / ice coming off my vehicles running into the corner.

In the winter it freezes, and I have a permanent ice patch there. This also resulted in eroding the dry wall put up in the garage, and within months of being built, some of the dry wall simply fell off. I don't know what the solutions are to fix (pour some additional concrete in the corner? Create a groove that would capture runoff and route to the garage door?), but it would seem that Blue Sky may not be a part of them.

To be clear, Blue Sky has not told me they won't help--they'd have to call me back first to say this. I am here waiting for you guys! Gimme a call! So long story short: if you go with these guys, don't have confidence that they'll stand behind their work. I am more than happy to update this post if/when Blue Sky fixes the situation.

I first heard of Blue Sky Builders from my neighbor who had his garage done by them. They gave me the best quote from a number of companies. And it was clear to me that they were high quality. I was on a tight budget, so I worked out a deal where I could do the electrical work myself. The entire process went well. It was a lot of fun to watch, too. I would definitely recommend Blue Sky Builders and their great team.