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March 2024 by Naomi Reinharz
They were professional, kind, hard working, respectful and thorough.
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January 2024 by susan hill
I love Soundproof Chicago! They saved my sanity by soundproofing my living room wall. Mike came to my condo for a consult and provided a quote the next morning. They seem to be the only company that specializes in Soundproofing in Chicagoland. George and Joe did the work. They were beyond nice. They were very personable and kept me updated. Very responsive. Dave was the finisher. He was very nice too. They did a fantastic job. I can no longer hear my loud neighbors. Highly recommend.
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September 2023 by Meredith Harrison
I highly recommend Mike, Mary, and the rest of the team at Soundproof Chicago! They were professional, efficient, and friendly. And the windows are amazing! They block alley and street noise, and we all sleep so much better. Grateful we found this wholesome family business.Service: Window installation
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August 2023 by Joan Lee
Michael and his team were amazing from scheduling the work to taking the measurements to machining the glass to installing it and taking care of any follow up items. My soundproof windows make me so happy and it’s the best thing I’ve done to my place on a busy street. Thanks to this team!Services: Window installation
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May 2023 by Fernando Regalado
Extremely unprofessional... I called to inquire about a new project and asked to speak with someone in sales and the receptionist told me "There's no one in sales available." I asked if there was anyone else that I could speak with and she simply hung up...Good luck in business with this type of unprofessionalism.
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January 2023 by Seth Thomson
Soundproof Chicago did a great job soundproofing my office ceiling. I had contractors that were skeptical that their solution would make a difference, but they achieved their objectives.Everyone I met was very kind and professional, and they were great to talk to, and were very thorough in their explanations to me and working through issues as they discovered them.I can't speak highly enough about this company. Quality people with solid skills.
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December 2022 by Dan S
I'm writing to recommend Soundproof Chicago. I live in a condo in Westtown and heard footsteps and other noises like objects falling and appliances running from the unit above mine. Mike gave a detailed bid and followed through during the course of construction. Joe and George did the actual work, they were very thorough, for example, in prep work, helped me understand what they were doing, and I'm happy with the results.The noise diminished substantially immediately after work was done and has only gotten better as time has passed, and the caulking has hardened. Most of the footsteps and other noises from above are gone and those that I can continue to hear are infrequent and faint, so that I don't really notice the noise anymore. If this were a doctor's office asking about pain on a 1-10 scale, the noise went from 4-5+ to 0.5-. Joe and George were also easy to have in my home during the time it took for them to complete their work.Dan S, Westtown
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December 2022 by Scott Shermetaro
Highest recommendation for this company! Incredible service, quick installation, and much cheaper than replacing windows. We noticed an immediate reduction to the amount of noise in the room where the windows were installed. Great customer service throughout the entire process from the initial meeting to get a quote, shipping updates, and installation.Service: Glass installation
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December 2021 by Alyse Andalman
Soundproof Chicago was beyond professional! They committed to a date and made sure, come hell or high water, that they would meet that date, even installing the window on Christmas Eve! The product is beautiful, and I could not be happier. What a wonderful family business.Service: Window installation
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December 2021 by Leo Davis
We did a lot of research on ways to reduce the outside noise coming through our sliding door and windows. We found several companies that offered solutions. The most impressive was CitiQuiet, but they are in New York, and we’re in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.We tried finding someone local, but the few we found kept pushing either a DIY job, which unless you’re a contractor or work in construction, this is far from a DIY project. One closer location specialized in this, but said we would have to arrange for a local contractor to do the installation, and the owner said he would walk them through it over the phone. Plus, we would have to take delivery of the heavy windows and frames. Not ideal, because we live in a condo. They also wanted us to take the measurements, and while we can certainly measure windows, it can be tricky and we needed this to be accurate. We were looking for someone to do the complete job (BTW-one bedroom window space is slightly larger than the other bedroom window space). We finally called CitiQuiet in NYC, and explained the situation and were referred to their affiliate in Chicago, Soundproof Chicago.We explained how we wanted someone to handle the project from A-Z, and they said they absolutely could. We even wanted our windows tinted, and they also coordinated that with a company out of Orlando. We were impressed when Michael Ibarra of Soundproof Chicago said he would fly down, at his expense, to do the consultation and measurements. This is before any commitment or signed contract. Mike is awesome, super nice, very knowledgeable, and walked us through the entire process, and explained the options with no pressure or upselling. I was even wanting their 1” double glass for the balcony sliding doors, thinking it would maximize the soundproofing, but he showed me how it might not need that more expensive option, plus with our large balcony doors, the 1” glass might not be feasible. After meeting with him, we knew we had made the right choice. After providing a down payment, the windows were ordered, and after about 6 weeks, they were installed (It took a little longer due to coordinating long distance logistics and the pandemic). Mike, his father and Xavier flew down to do the install. They managed it all, making sure everything was done to specs, and all condo rules were followed. They even have a patent on their window framing system, so it’s a unique feature in doing the best job of dampening sound vibrations.We knew the windows would help reduce outside noise, but didn’t know how much it’d help until we experienced the difference after the install was complete (they finished in a little more than a day). It’s amazing just how much outside noise is blocked. We live on the Intracoastal Waterway across from a popular restaurant, and with customers leaving late at night, and the late night cleaning crew getting started, there can be a lot of noise. Also, some boats cruising by will play their music too loud. In the morning, delivery and garbage trucks and leaf blowers start arriving, plus the restaurant has live bands outside on weekend afternoons and evenings. We now hear very little to none of that anymore. I had been using a white noise generator in my bedroom to try to drown out all the noise, now I don’t even need it. Thanks to Mike and his team for restoring our peace, and being able to keep our condo versus selling it and moving.No matter where you live in the U.S., if you are in a noisy environment, I highly recommend contacting Soundproof Chicago. They also can make your walls and ceilings quieter too.Services: Window installation
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December 2021 by Nancy Chang
I soundproofed my bedroom ceiling late December in the hopes that I would no longer be woken up by my upstairs neighbor's impact footsteps in the middle of the night. The positive reviews here are accurate! Michael is clearly an expert, and during the estimation process, I felt very comfortable about his knowledge and that the work would be done correctly. George and Joe did the tear down and soundproofing of my ceiling. They were excellent - super respectful of my place, passionate about their work, and detail oriented. They were diligent about communicating process - either through pictures or demonstrating live, so I could see it all happening in stages. It was very impressive how clean they kept my place, esp. when it involves all that demolition and drywall! Dave finished off the ceiling and I also had him paint my bedroom - he was also very detail oriented, super quick, and quality oriented. Truly these guys are some of the best! Literally, no complaints.Now I waited a while to do this review because I wanted to make sure I could properly assess the results of soundproofing. Especially since this is a pricey endeavor. I was told that it only gets better over time because of the green glue curing, and that is absolutely correct. My first 2 months, the impact noise was definitely more muffled but would still wake me up at night. I'll be honest - I was concerned this was not going to be a good enough solution and that I spent way too much money for a slightly better outcome. This last month - I realized the results that I was looking for - no more waking up at night. You can still hear the muffled footsteps (nothing will make the ceiling 100% soundproofed at this point), but it's not that jarring impact noise! I am very satisfied with the results, and only wish I could do the rest of my place now! Thank you Michael, George, Joe, and Dave! :)
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December 2021 by Zeroy Lawson
Bottom Line: If you’re looking for these guys then you’ve got a noise problem. Don’t debate. Give them a call and let them help you. They’re fantastic and deliver the results you expect at a great price with fantastic quality compared to alternatives.The Result:I now sleep through the night without hearing any of the previous racket from the noisy street. Previously I tried noise cancelling headphones (which are terrible for comfort when sleeping), and white noise (just more noise). If I forget and leave a sliding door open, I immediately know because I hear exhaust and road noise in my bedroom. Once I close the patio door again, it is extraordinarily quiet and peaceful. It is a night and day difference. Friends noticed the impact too.The Rest:My home in Indianapolis sits near a 6-lane road which is popular with motorcycles and emergency services on the weekend. The house had a high quality renovation in 2018 with double pane windows throughout, but they weren’t enough to deal with the road noise and loud motorcycle clubs on weekend nights.Michael drove down, measured the windows, gave me a quote within a day, and we signed a contract within days. He also showed me the samples of Indow’s offering (acrylic) and their offering (3/8in double layer glass). It was immediately obvious what the difference is in their product offering. Their pricing was the best of three businesses I requested a quote from.They installed 6 sound insulating interior windows and two full size sliding sound insulating sliding doors. The install was done with their team on site with custom cutting, fitting, and finishing. They removed the blinds and then replaced them when they were done.The finished job is seamless and very high quality. They are also removable for maintenance if needed (I already had to remove one to install an antenna with wiring). The glass was cleaned, they vacuumed all the dust, and left my home looking like they’d never been here at all.My noise problem is under control now - and I am looking forward to having the remaining windows completed now that my office and main bedroom are so quiet.Keep in mind the windows are only one part of your wall - my house is well insulated with cement fiber board siding, which gives a good STC-rating for noise. It was just the windows that were my weak spot for noise. If the house walls are vinyl, they may not block as much noise as you want. However, Michael can still help you with that challenge too - it’s just a little more intensive.It is worth the cost to have these guys help you - consider it an investment in your peace of mind and ability to enjoy your home. Plus, they’re just good folks and I enjoyed getting to know them.Thanks Michael!
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December 2021 by Jon Osmundson
Mike and his team were excellent and we are very happy with the final product. Absolutely worth the money. They were very punctual, finished much faster than they estimated, and were very clean (they even cleaned the inside of our existing windows before installing the new ones) and attentive to detail. We just wanted to reduce street noise as we live on a busy street in downtown Chicago and were willing to accept that maybe our windows may look a little clunky with essentially two sets of windows, but they actually look cleaner and better than before. The windows also function very easily - we can still open both when we want airflow. The only small thing was that we only got final timing confirmation when we followed up via e-mail, but they were responsive when we reached out, and particularly given the supply chain issues everyone is having right now (fall/winter 2021), we were happy with the timing.Service: Window installation
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December 2021 by Tamara M.
Michael and his wonderful team exceeded our expectations! Their soundproofing windows look beautiful while dramatically reducing the sounds from the trains next door and traffic. An added benefit that I’m thrilled about is it doubles as an interior storm window to keep us cooler in the summer, and warmer in the winter. Their team of installers were fast, on time and extremely efficient. We highly recommend Soundproof Chicago!Service: Window installation
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December 2021 by Brad Zhao
Aristotle once said: we are what we repeated do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit. I think Michael and his team live up to this quote and that’s probably why you are reading all these positive reviews and their current score averages 4.9. I can attest to the effect of noise reduction, the elegant look of the window, and Michael’s team’s professionalism. If you are like me and have no knowledge on what the fair price of a solid built window should be, you might feel the the price is on the higher end. But I went with my gut feeling and booked it, after seeing and using the final window there were able to deliver, I know it was worth every penny of my investment.
