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SAFETY MATTERS

Childproofing, Child Care - Other, Pool and Spa Service,

About us

CHILD SAFETY SERVICES-Our Chicago-based childproofing services will make your home safer for your child. As experienced childproofing professionals, Safety Matters offers home safety solutions for families in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. We help parents identify potential hazards and provide information and solutions, without eliminating all of your child's freedom — or yours. Creating a place where you can feel a sense of certainty of your child's safety is what professional childproofing is all about. Let us make your home safer for your baby!

Business highlights

34 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Child proofing, Baby proofing, Pool Safety Fence, Net Pool Covers, & Automatic Pool Covers.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.979 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
8%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.5
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 79 reviews

Lenard L.
02/2020
5.0
childproofing
  + -1 more
Safety Matters has incredible service. They come in an install everything - I didn't have to do anything. I had an issue with a latch in the kitchen, and they came over very quickly to fix it at no charge. I highly recommend these guys if you need to childproof your home but don't have a lot of time to take care of it yourself.
Description of Work: Latches for Kitchen Cabinets, Gates for Stairs

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Lauren D.
01/2020
5.0
childproofing
  + -1 more
Fantastic service with Safety Matters. The team answered all my questions as a first-time parent. The products installed are all top of the line. Payment and pricing is transparent from the start. No guessing games. I would absolutely recommend Safety Matters for anyone looking for this convenient service.
Description of Work: Childproofing entire home
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Brooke S.
03/2019
5.0
childproofing
  + -1 more
Absolutely love Larry! I’ve hired him 5 times to install safety gates in my house and office! He is professional and honest!
Description of Work: Baby gates

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kenneth S.
01/2019
5.0
childproofing
  + -1 more
We recently purchase a new home and were overwhelmed with all we needed to do once we moved in. At the top of the list was childproofing our home. I looked into doing this myself but between the tricky staircases and fireplace I felt I didn’t have the time or expertise to do this properly on my own. I was so relived to find Safety Matters and read about all of their services. After an initial consultation with Larry in our home where a variety of serious child risks were identified that I would have overlooked, his installation team can back and took care of everything in one day. They did everything from making custom gates at the top and bottom of our stairs, childproofing the fireplace and kitchen cabinets to installing special protectors on the electrical sockets that were better than anything I found on my own. All of the work was professionally done and looks great. This was a big headache that went away for me in one day. I highly recommend their service for anyone who has small children at home.
Description of Work: Home Childproofing Services

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Rumnah C.
12/2018
5.0
childproofing
  + -1 more
Very responsive and professional. They are very thorough and I recommend to all my fefiends and family
Description of Work: Baby proofing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Gabriela R.
12/2018
5.0
childproofing
  + -1 more
Larry came to our house to suggest everything that he could see as a potential hazard and was very professional and quoted us a reasonable price for everything. Alex, Larry's installer, came and installed everything in a timely manner. Over the course of a year, I contacted Larry for additional needs and they got each piece we needed installed. I even tried installing some gates on my own and ran into multiple challenges, especially installing around the baseboards. I called Larry one last time to have a gate installed to keep our daughter out of the kitchen and it works perfect! Thank you Safety Matters for keeping my daughter safe!!!!!
Description of Work: we needed child proofing done throughout our house, including gates, door locks and other services.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Emily W.
11/2017
5.0
childproofing
  + -1 more
This company is wonderful. We used them 7 years ago when we moved into our house. Those kids grew and gates came down. When we had a new baby this year, I asked if they would re-install the gates we still owned. We had bought gates from them previously, so not sure if they always will do that, but they agreed. They came out that day and installed them perfectly into our old house using spacer bars and zip ties and other tricks of the trade as needed to make gates work on irregular staircase openings and to avoid need for screws going into the 100 year old newel post. We could never have done work ourselves. We also bought a new gate where we needed it for irregular basebof stairs and pricing was very reasonable and solution was perfect. Extremely friendly and terrific at what they do. Highly recommend. Pricing was per gate installed (less for those we already owned). They also installed some anti-tip straps on furniture and tv. I feel much, much safer now.
Description of Work: Installation of baby gates.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lisa K.
02/2017
5.0
childproofing
  + -1 more
They are very professional and thorough
Description of Work: Baby proofing my home

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Katherine A.
01/2017
5.0
childproofing
  + -1 more
The process was great! We are not very handy and have a second little one on the way so we knew we needed help baby proofing. I had a free consultation with Larry the owner. We walked room by room and I went over my concerns and he went over his. We came up with a game plan to do two separate installations because we are playing musical rooms and didn't have everything where we wanted it yet. The next day the installer (I think his name was Paul) came out and went to work. He was friendly and very courteous as well as cleaned up after every project. We will absolutely hire them again. I especially recommend them for areas that aren't textbook. They really build and design each gate for your needs.
Description of Work: Installed 5 safety gates and secured our entertainment center, tv and dresser. The safety gates were for the top and bottom of the stairs as well as fireplace and around steps into jacuzzi tub and closing family room off. They also installed a lock to the basement door.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Rebecca C.
09/2014
5.0
childproofing
  + -1 more
Great. Larry was very professional and timely just as his installer. It was great to get a free consultation of all the safety areas in my home. I appreciated a quick itemized list as well. I did think the price of the gate was high considering the price for that brand varies from $30-$70 and the original quote was $200. I was happy that the price was $150 as the installer did not need the extender. I did think it was on the pricier side but glad to know it is installed correctly. I did think the price for the other items listed were accurate. I would definitely recommend this company with an A.
Description of Work: .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

elizabeth K.
07/2014
5.0
childproofing
  + -1 more
I called three Chicagoland baby proofing companies, and Safety Matters was the only business to promptly return my call or not put me on hold indefinitely. Larry was friendly, courteous and able to schedule my appointment within two business days. Paul, the technician, arrived on time (early, even!) and was able to complete the tasks in about 2 hour, taking extra precaution to cause as little damage as possible to my oak bannister and potentially crumbly 100-year-old plaster walls. He also located studs in the wall of my daughter's room to more safely secure her dresser. Basically, it took him an hour to do what it would have taken me or my husband all day to do poorly-- and saved us from making a mess of things. I also found that the cost was well worth it in proportion to the amount of my insurance co-pay after I took my 2-year-old to the ER last month after she toppled her dresser over on herself. I highly recommend working with Safety Matters.
Description of Work: Installed baby gates at top and bottom of staircase; anchored child's dresser into wall studs; attached child safety locks under sink cabinet

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Irene E.
02/2014
5.0
childproofing
  + -1 more
All of their work was promptly and competently done. (Sorry, I no longer have the exact dates.)
Description of Work: They installed plexiglass on my balcony, so that my grandchildren could not fall through the large spaces between the horizontal rails. This original work was done in approximately 2002 or 2003. A few years ago, they came to do some repairs, occasioned by the weather.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Akemi N.
01/2014
5.0
childproofing
  + -1 more
Overall they were very responsive, flexible, and easy to work with.
Description of Work: I had my whole house baby-proofed when my twins were 14 months and I was pregnant with my third child. I didn't have time to do it myself. Safety matters was great. They walked through my house and gave me a list of suggestions and the price, and I just had to check the boxes of the items I wanted. They put plexiglass up along my upstairs banister, which eased my mind, and put up some sturdy baby gates for my stairs (which I still use). I had them come back about a year and a half later to put a baby gate and plexiglass up along a railing the leads to my outdoor concrete steps to the basement, which also eased my mind - I always had nightmares of the kids falling through and hitting the concrete floor below.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Nicole M.
11/2013
5.0
childproofing
  + -1 more
Outstanding! The installer was so gentle and caring about the placement of everything. Highly recommend this company. They came out within a few days to install and while it's not very cheap to baby proof in general no matter what professional company you use, it's important to do it right and make the home safer. Don't question yourself and hire this company I know I will refer them.
Description of Work: They put two gates up on top and bottom of stairs, gate on outside roof deck, electrical covers, kitchen magnetic cabinet locks and a few other misc things.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Response from SAFETY MATTERS
Thank you for your review! Your business means the world to us! Please let us know if there is anything we can help you with in the future. Sincerely Safety Matters staff

Veronica O.
10/2013
5.0
childproofing
  + -1 more
Awesome. Great response time and professionalism. Very knowledgeable. Came back out for adjustments quickly after I notified of a problem I was having with the gates. Would definitely use again and recommend to others.
Description of Work: Install 2 safety gates

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Response from SAFETY MATTERS
Thank you for your review! Your business means the world to us! Please let us know if there is anything we can assist you with in the future! Thank you Safety Matters staff

John D.
09/2013
4.0
childproofing
  + -1 more
They were easy to schedule with and responsive. They were very professional. Overall it was a good experience.
Description of Work: They installed a couple of gates and a couple of other things around the house to child proof.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Response from SAFETY MATTERS
Thank you for your review! Your business means the world to us! Please let us know if there is anything we can assist you with in the future! Thank you Safety Matters staff

JOHN C.
09/2013
5.0
childproofing
  + -1 more
They did a great job. They were very professional. I would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: They baby proofed the entire house. This included custom gates, toilets seats, cabinets, outlet covers, and a few other custom safety items.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

JASON P.
09/2013
5.0
childproofing
  + -1 more
They were great. They were very responsive. We have no issues when working with them. The quality was excellent. They were very professional, on time and the quote matched the final price of the work.
Description of Work: They installed a gate, child locks and some other child proofing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Helena G.
05/2013
5.0
childproofing
  + -1 more
They are excellent at assessing possible safety problems. They then provide an estimate and recommendations. They will them do the installation. They are extremely knowledgable and capable in all aspects of this process.
Description of Work: Safety matters has childproofed my last three homes. They are extremely knowledgable, responsive and professional. One of the best service companies I have ever dealt with.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Alon F.
05/2013
5.0
childproofing
  + -1 more
Yes, I would hire them again in the future.
Description of Work: They did childproofing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kimberly D.
05/2013
5.0
childproofing
  + -1 more
It was fine. They were on the expensive but they did great work.
Description of Work: They childproofed our home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Heather L.
05/2013
5.0
childproofing
  + -1 more
They are fantastic. I can’t say enough about them. They are very knowledgeable. They have several options, several products to choose from, which was really nice.
Description of Work: They childproofed our home which in itself was a big project.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sundeep M.
05/2013
5.0
childproofing
  + -1 more
It went really well. Everything was securely put in place. All of their stuff is still working 5 years later for my third child. They did a great job.
Description of Work: They childproofed our home 5 years ago.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

James B.
05/2013
5.0
childproofing
  + -1 more
Couldn't be happier. came out initially and inspected both houses. (I'm not sure what the total cost for my in-laws house was, but our cost at our house was $663). They came out within a few days again to do the installation. they did a great job. Even better and more proffesional than I expected. they also reinstalled a child safety gate at the top of our stairs which had been installed incorrectly by another childproofing contractor on Angie's List. The difference is night and day. I would not hesitate to use this company in the future. Awesome Job!
Description of Work: we called Safety Matters to provide some childproofing for both our home and our in-laws home since our kids were going to be staying there overnight for the first time. Installation of child gates, safety locks, etc.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$663

Lawrence K.
01/2013
5.0
childproofing
  + -1 more
They are quick, very professional, and do a great job. They think of things I wouldn’t have in a million years. They are incredibly thorough. It is on the pricier end but they do a good job. Service includes review of home and estimate of what they think is needed, and then you choose what you want and then they install.
Description of Work: They childproofed my entire house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from SAFETY MATTERS
Thank you Member for your review. Safety Matters is committed to providing the best possible service and the highest quality products for your family. Remember we also do elder care and pool safety work if you ever need help there. Call us at 1-773-281-BABY(2229) or find us online. Regards, Larry Stone, President

Contact information

PO BOX 1, Deerfield, IL 60015

http://www.safetymatters.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Childproofing,
Child Care - Other,
Pool and Spa Service,
Fencing

FAQ

SAFETY MATTERS is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

SAFETY MATTERS accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, SAFETY MATTERS offers free project estimates.
No, SAFETY MATTERS does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, SAFETY MATTERS does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, SAFETY MATTERS offers emergency services.
Yes, SAFETY MATTERS offers warranties.
SAFETY MATTERS offers the following services: Child proofing, Baby proofing, Pool Safety Fence, Net Pool Covers, & Automatic Pool Covers.

Contact information

PO BOX 1, Deerfield, IL 60015

http://www.safetymatters.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM