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TUFF SHED INC - Chicago

Garage and Shed Building, Skylights, Windows,

About us

TUFF SHED is America's leading provider of installed storage sheds and garages. Since 1981, TUFF SHED has been delivering on its customer promise of providing quality outdoor storage solutions of lasting value through the use of innovative engineering, proven construction techniques and expert consultative services. TUFF SHED buildings are manufactured and installed locally, with domestically produced materials. Our local professionals help guide customers through the entire design and construction process, with installation of our buildings included in the purchase price. Our national presence as the industry leader allows TUFF SHED to deliver key advantages like product innovation, exclusive or even patented building features and raw material purchasing power that help to ensure our customers get great products.

Business highlights

43 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Storage Sheds, Garages, Custom Buildings, Gazebos, Playhouses

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.312 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
58%
4
17%
3
17%
2
8%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
4.1
professionalism
4.3
responsiveness
3.8
punctuality
4.1
Showing 1-12 of 12 reviews

Bradley T.
08/2023
5.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
We built a new 23 x 18 she shed for my wife, I met Tom Lichon (630-370-3798) at the Lake County Fairgrounds in the spring and just loved his energy and attention to detail, Tom did everything from the start to the end. He clearly communicated and scheduled the work to be done on our shed. The workmanship on both our cement foundation and the building structure was very good and I would highly recommend my installation crew. Everyone inside of Tuff Shed and the contractors performing the installation where best in class. Bradley and Monique Trychta Wadsworth IL
Description of Work: We built a new 23 x 18 she shed for my wife, I met Tom Lichon (630-370-3798) at the Lake County Fairgrounds in the spring and just loved his energy and attention to detail, Tom did everything from the start to the end. He clearly communicated and scheduled the work to be done on our shed. The workmanship on both our cement foundation and the building structure was very good and I would highly recommend my installation crew. Everyone inside of Tuff Shed and the contractors performing the installation where best in class. Bradley and Monique Trychta Wadsworth IL

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$18,000

Kim W.
01/2017
3.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
The sales process was fine. Mike Vassely in sales came to our house to measure the area and consult with us on the type and placement of the shed. We wanted to paint the shed a custom paint, to match our house, and he even came over and picked up the custom paint so it could be painted in their factory prior to install. We supplied the paint and paid them to paint our shed. Here is where everything went downhill, and I why I'm giving Tuff Shed an "F" for customer service.... They painted the shed a single coat in their warehouse, and is customary, started to paint the second coat onsite. However, they started painting the second coat in a different color which was so blatantly different from our custom color – but they didn’t catch that it was the wrong color until one side was already half-painted! Unfortunately, they left our original paint back at the factory and couldn't correct the issue that day, so they went forward with the install of our shed of our half-painted shed. They promised they would come back that same week with our custom paint to correct it. But, numerous phone calls to their Franklin Park customer service center as well as to Curt, their general manager, went unanswered. I'm so displeased with the lack of after-care customer service. All they care about is getting these sheds installed and nothing else... forget about after-care. I still have a half-painted shed and no resolution to have this resolved three months later.
Description of Work: I bought a Tuff Shed through Home Depot. This shed replaced an existing shed that was dilapidated and needed to be replaced.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0

$3,000

Stephen H.
01/2015
5.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
unknown

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
$2,000

Alane F.
01/2014
3.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
Pieces of frame came broken and installers had to return to Des Plaines for replacement wood. Purchased at Home Depot (as a Tuff Shed authorized dealer) and unit pictured had a window but no window came with it. There are holes in the wood, the paint has already chipped off and the nails that are supposed to be in the frame are sticking through the walls and roof allowing moisture to leak in to the shed. Not at all impressed with this shed. I still have not received credit for the window I paid for in November that was to be installed in December. Never received any communication regarding installation so requested credit. Two months later, no credit.
Description of Work: Installed shed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0

$3,800

Peter K.
12/2012
5.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
It went very well. I stopped by their main office and picked out exactly what we wanted. They set up a date for delivery and took about 1/2 a day to construct it for us. It turned out perfect and very professional. These sheds are a bit more expensive then what you normally see in a home depot type store but seeing the quality and construction there is just no comparison. You get what you pay for. would definitely go with them again in the future.
Description of Work: had a custom built shed built for our backyard.

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
$3,500

Gene R.
09/2012
5.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
various rv lots, and they have all been disappointing, especially in the area of the doors, which warped quickly and allowed infiltration by insects and animals. The construction quality of this shed promises to avoid those problems. The construction cew headed by Marco was oustanding, and I will ask for them again when I have a shed installed at my home residence.
Description of Work: Tuf-Shed installed a 12' x 8' shed on my RV lot in Seneca, IL. I chose Tuf-Shed because of its 100% treated materials, Galvanized steel foundation, and steel-reincorced doors. Over the past 25 years I have had three wooden sheds on

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
$2,500

Louis P.
12/2010
5.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
Over all they did a great job and i would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: came to my house and installed a shed in the back yard, they were ontime but had to leave to do another job...came back a day later. Great guys who put the shed up, i wanted one built with a concrete pad but others wanted double. very happy with the shed, abd the work done.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

Response from TUFF SHED INC - Chicago
Thank you for your comments and Happy Holidays to you and your family. I would like to offer you a referral program. When you send someone directly to me to buy a Tuff Shed and they buy one, I will give you a $25.00 check. They need to call me directly, Tom Lichon @ 312-607-2795 and/or go to my website, www.tuffshed.com and mention my name when they do an on line quote. Please remind them to mention my name and/or call me directly. Thank you and have a prosperous New Year. Tom Lichon

Alan R.
12/2009
5.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
It was very good. They had a good crew come out.
Description of Work: They built a shed.

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
$3,000

Response from TUFF SHED INC - Chicago
Hello, I want to thank you for your positive comments listed on Angie's List. All of us at Tuff Shed strive to provide the best service, best best product and best advice. I am glad to see you are one of our satisfied customers. Although my response comes to you at a later date than usual, please accept my referral fee offer starting 12/20/10. This is an eclusive offer when you send some one to me directly, Tom Lichon at 312-607-2795, to purchase a Premier Series Tuff Shed. Once they place their order with me or go on line to , www.tuffshed.com and place an on line quote, (mentioning my name in the comments section), once their Premier Tuff Shed is built, I will send you a $25.00 check. This referral offer only applies to factory direct sales sold through me, Tom Lichon, via our Factory direct sales center in Streamwood, IL. Thank you again and happy holidays to you and your family. Sincerely, Tom Lichonm 312-607-2795.

DIANE M.
08/2009
4.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
Although the actual construction was done in a day, because of village code inspection requirements the concrete anchors were not poured until a week later. The two installers were proficient, professional and thorough. The contract stated final payment was due upon delivery (which I luckily scratched out). This meant that Tuff Shed wanted their full final payment a week before the job was completed. There was a bit of argument with the sales rep but I refused to pay until the final concrete passed inspection. As with any construction project, I was glad I could monitor the entire process, the hardest being the building code permit. On the day of the install, I ended up calling the Building Dept 3 or 4 times, making several calls to the Tuff Shed warehouse supervisor and the sales rep, a lot of vigilence for a 10x12 storage shed.
Description of Work: Storage Shed purchase & installation, selected from a very nice display of full sized samples in the Tuff Shed lot in Bartlett. These are the top of the line Tuff Shed products not found in the big box stores.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Michael M.
07/2009
4.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
Pretty well. The sales and design part was excellent - very professional. Had a few issue with scheduling the installation for which they were responsive. Punch list items from initial installation were addressed. Overall - we really like the new shed.
Description of Work: Shed was designed and installed in backyard

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

$3,500

Celeste K.
10/2008
5.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
After down payment, work was scheduled quickly. We watched the construction of the shed and were impressed with the workmanship. After it was finished, the workers told us to call the company in the spring (the construction took place in the fall) to schedule a paint touch-up. This was the only hiccup we ran into-we had to make several calls to get someone to call us back. However, once they came out, they did more than a touch-up-they painted the whole shed!
Description of Work: We selected a shed from the large assortment they had to tour on their lot in Bartlett. The sales rep. was very knowledgeable and informed us of all the options. We were happy with the variety of styles to choose from, far more than we imagined.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300

BONNY S.
10/2007
2.0
garage builders
  + -1 more
Overall this was the longest, drawn out project ever. They came in August and finished the job at the end of September. The first installer was not able to finish the first day because of rain, left informing us they would be back next week. Next week arrived and no shed installers, called our salesman and he got them out there to complete. The 2nd installers showed up very very late in day and were not able to compete the work. He informed us that someone would be out the next week. The next week went by, called into Tuff Shed, they referred me to 'Warranty Department' because that department was responsible for finishing the job. Spoke with 'Warranty' and they said if no one showed up in a week or two to call back. Did this several times, finally in frustration we took pictures and dropped them off for our salesman. He again had to pick up slack for installers, got the 1st set of problems fixed, but those installers created more. Took another week for the project to be finished.
Description of Work: We had a new lean-to shed built 5 X 12. Tom came out and surveyed the site and we determined that this would fit our area the best, came into our home and we picked out color, windows, vents and door styles. Collected a deposit and then we were told it would be about 1-2 weeks before installation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0

$2,600

    Contact information

    11039 Gage Rd., Franklin Park, IL 60018

    www.tuffshed.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 AM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Garage and Shed Building,
    Skylights,
    Windows,
    Siding,
    Garage Doors,
    Flooring Sales and Installation

    FAQ

    TUFF SHED INC - Chicago is currently rated 4.3 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 AM

    TUFF SHED INC - Chicago accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, TUFF SHED INC - Chicago offers free project estimates.
    No, TUFF SHED INC - Chicago does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, TUFF SHED INC - Chicago does not offer a senior discount.
    No, TUFF SHED INC - Chicago does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, TUFF SHED INC - Chicago offers warranties.
    TUFF SHED INC - Chicago offers the following services: Storage Sheds, Garages, Custom Buildings, Gazebos, Playhouses

    Contact information

    11039 Gage Rd., Franklin Park, IL 60018

    www.tuffshed.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 AM