45 employees. Cost is determined by the job. No service fees. No travel charges. May contact through email or call office # (314-729-7663). Please provide a phone number in your email so we may contact you to arrange a convenient time to meet. We recycle old construction materials. Additional phone number - (314) 537-5283. Additional fax - (314) 729-7653, Additional contact name - Leo J Knese. Additional DBA - Knese Enterprises LLC. Award winning.
Business highlights
24 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Residential & Commercial Shingle, Flat Roofs, Energy Star Rated Roofs, TPO Roofs, Modified Bitumen Roofs, Siding (including installation of James Hardie products), Soffit, Fascia, Tuck Pointing, Brick, Stone, Inspections, Seamless Gutter
EBS has no record of this individual contacting us for any work. The name, nor address show up in any emails, messages, call logs. We would be happy to assist homeowner with any work needing done but feel this grade is unfair as we have no record of being contacted.
Bob C.
08/2017
5.0
gutter repair, roofing
 + 0 more
Did a great job
Description of Work: Gutter and soffit repair
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
James P.
06/2016
5.0
roofing, siding
 + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Reroofed with architectural shingles.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,800
Cynthia R.
01/2016
5.0
roofing
 + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replaced asphalt roof. Looks good.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
1.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
DONNA B.
12/2015
5.0
roofing
 + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Team was responsive and did exactly what was needed. I would recommend the company to anyone.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Worthington K B.
11/2015
5.0
roofing
 + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Mike bid on replacing the roof over my back porch. He used quality materials, completed the job on time, cleaned up the area completely. I am very satisfied.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,265
Jeffrey Z.
07/2015
5.0
roofing
 + -1 more
unknown
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
Michelle H.
07/2010
5.0
roofing
 + -1 more
I had everything taken care of properly and neatly. I asked Anthony to check up on some work I had done a few years back,he was able to correct the mistakes made there as well as repair my leaking roof over the bay window. I'm very pleased with the work overall.
Description of Work: Had some water damage from a leaking bay window. The counter flashing had failed and water came through the ceiling. That was repaired and had the roof checked as well. Turns out there was some sloppy work done previously that I had repaired as well.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$650
John M.
07/2010
5.0
gutter repair
 + -1 more
Very well. We found them in the phone book after calling two other local contractors. They were prompt, professional, and performed the work as described. They gave us a written estimate before and a one year warranty after the work was complete. The cost was less than we expected to spend.
Description of Work: Replaced our front gutter with a newer, larger and better one. The recommended several different types and I'm very happy with the one we chose.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$850
Daniel E.
06/2010
5.0
roofing
 + -1 more
Excellent. I sent my contract late in the first week of June. I was contacted monday of the following week and told that the repair crew would be there that day. By the end of day, the job was completed and was done very well. I was completely satisfied.
Description of Work: They removed old roofing materials- shingles, roll roofing and rotted wood and replaced it with new material of same kind. This fixed a leak in two different areas where the wood substructure was soft and rotting.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,435
Tammy L.
06/2010
5.0
roofing
 + -1 more
I had a great experience working with this company. Anthony came out to give me an estimate and within a week or so, my roof was completed. The price was great and the service was great. The best thing, very painless. They did everything they said they would and I had no problems. So I highly recommend this company to other people.
Description of Work: Replace old roof with new roof. They ripped out the old roof.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
Linda P.
06/2010
5.0
roofing
 + -1 more
Leo and Anthony and crew did a great job / solved problems efficiently and in a timely manner.
Description of Work: Replace and install TPO roofing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
Dolores M.
06/2010
5.0
masonry, roofing
 + 0 more
Answered our inquiry for a repair bid promptly, visited to inspect roof/offer estimate within 1.5 hrs. of our request, quick to guide us through options, replaced roof even more quickly than estimated to help us avoid additional rain damage, employ a hard-working and extremely diligent staff -- and throughout, Anthony and Leo offered kind, thoughtful, well-priced and professional service. We heartily recommend their services to all!
Description of Work: The entire roof was replaced and repairs were made to our brick walkway.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000
Gilbert M.
05/2010
5.0
roofing
 + -1 more
anthony was quick to come and gave a good initial assessment of my needs and after the estimate was made he and his crew came promptly to complete the agreed upon work. i had a new roof put on my home and the work was done promptly and the crew made sure that old roof debris was hauled off and there was no damage to any shrubs or plants.
Description of Work: i had anthony grossman come to the house to see what was wrong with my roof because i had a leak and upon inspection and consultation with me it was decided a new roof was needed. i have used anthony before and feel that he is honest and certainly his work demonstrates that he knows what he is doing. the price was reasonable and he was quite responsive and quick to get to the work. i would certainly use him again and recommend him to anyone needing exterior work on their home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
scott D.
05/2010
3.0
chimney caps, chimney repair
 + 0 more
Promptly came out and gave a bid. I think price was good, but could not get another bid. Anthony was very knowledgeable and professional. The crew came out to start the job. My chimney is on the side of the house with my deck, which I had just painted the week before. The worker tore out all old morter, and let it crash onto the deck. Eventually he put down a small and ratty tarp. When he was finished he hosed off the deck, but once it dried there was morter dirt everywhere, footprints walking off the deck, and a couple of small scars on the deck (from morter or shovel, not sure). The driveway also had a huge dirty area where they mixed their morter. Anthony called and I told him how upset I was that my freshly painted deck was filthy. To his credit he sent someone back out that day and cleaned it again. It was then about 80% clean. I chose to do the rest of the cleaning myself. I am putting house up for sale, so will have to put another coat of stain on the deck. If I had known how dirty they would be, I would have waited to stain it in the first place. i would consider using them again, but if I did, I would manage the workers to assure they put down enough protection.
Description of Work: Repaired chimney cap and tuckpointing on chimney
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Gilbert M.
04/2010
5.0
roofing
 + -1 more
i called this company and they came prepared to do the work the next day which they did at very reasonable price.
Description of Work: this company was prompt and very professional and they went out of their way to come to my home quickly. also they did not take advantage of the situation ie did not tell me i needed a new roof when a simple patching solved the problem. i would highly recommend this company and will use them again.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80
HERB B.
04/2010
5.0
chimney caps, chimney repair, skylights
 + 1 more
Anthony provided a proposal after carefully inspecting the roof, chimney, and stack vent pipes. He also sealed the flashing around the skylights. He later came out to our property to determine the source of a leak. It was not caused by his work. I was a new, unknown problem. Anthony fixed the problem on a Saturday! In cold weather!
Description of Work: They tuck pointed the chimney, installed new stack vent pipes, sealed the flashing around the skylights, and installed a chimney cap.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,455
Kathie C.
04/2010
5.0
gutter cleaning, gutter repair
 + 0 more
We needed service immediately for one of our properties. Mr. Grossman came on a weekend, and completed the job that week.
Description of Work: They cleaned and repaired the gutters on three rental properties.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,204
Sarah S.
03/2010
4.0
roofing
 + -1 more
The bid was fine but we didn't go with them. They were prompt.
Description of Work: We got a bid from Exterior Building Solutions to fix a roof leak.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Exterior Building Solutions
I am not sure why this member gave us a "B" especially when she acknowledged in her comments that we were prompt. I scheduled her appointment the day after she called and I arrived 15 minutes early so I was waiting when she arrived home. I presented a bid for $250.00 to repair 4 seperate areas on her flat roof that needed repair. As you can tell by the reports other members have posted we are always professional and treat people with the utmost respect. Sincerely, Leo J. Knese, Co-Owner Exterior Building Solutions
CAROL N.
01/2010
5.0
roofing
 + -1 more
The work went well--I think my problem is fixed.
Description of Work: A rear vent chimney was in poor shape, possibly contributing to a roof leak. EBS ground out the mortar on the joints, tuckpointed the joints solid, and without cost also sealed an area where flashing had just been installed. The work was done professionally, and there were no clean-up problems
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Dennis B.
12/2009
5.0
masonry, roofing
 + 0 more
Both partners showed up on time to do estimate, and actually got onto the roof to check it out and take measurements. In other contacts with EBS, they were on time, unless delayed by business, at which time I got a phone call. I dealt mostly with Anthony, who explained the estimates and what they would do. Crew showed up on schedule at both work sites and did the work as I was told they would. Each job was virtually finished in just one day. Cleanup was good and Anthony was present at times at both jobs. One minor adjustment was needed at the rental unit, and that adjustment was taken care of by Anthony. Estimates were within reason for the work that was done, and were very competitive or lower than estimates I had gotten from others. I decided to go with EBS because of the punctuality of the partners, the way the jobs were explained to me, the on-site estimates that I was given, and the fact that the guys actually got onto the roof!! My only complaint is that I have yet to see Anthony's Harley, although he has called several times to come by, and he will probably keep calling until I am available to actually see it, perhaps in the spring!
Description of Work: Replaced roof on a rental property first, then replaced roof and did masonry work on personal residence.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,000
James D.
12/2009
5.0
roofing
 + -1 more
We were having a leak someplace in the external wall. Anthony came over and checked out the situation and immediately determined the cause (vents on the roof falling apart). He pointed out that one was shot but the other two would need to be taken care of at some point in the near future. Offered to do them all for a very reasonable price. At this point the situation got complicated in that we have a neighbor who refuses to let us or any one working for us on his property (long story and sad). This makes putting a ladder up to the roof (two story house) very difficult. Anthony made it work, brought extra workers to make sure the job was done fast (ie before the neighbor got home) and did a great job. He also sized up some potential problems that will need fixing in the future (maybe when the neighbor goes on vacation) but we will certainly be calling him when we have other needs. He was excellent, understanding of the situation, and willing to make it all work.
Description of Work: Cleared out a closet to discover water marks on the exterior wall and (yay) mold!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$650
Liz E.
09/2009
5.0
gutter repair, roofing
 + 0 more
It went great! I was so paranoid about finding a contractor/roofer, knowing there are more frauds and cheats than not in the industry. I felt burned by the person who'd put up our last roof, thinking that perhaps part of our problem with the water drainage was caused from their craftsmanship as much as it had to do with our clogged gutters. I checked Angie's List thoroughly and narrowed my search down to 4 contractors. EBS didn't have a lot of reviews, but something about the few that were on there made me feel comfortable with contacting them. I contacted each on the same day, around 4pm. One called back right away and made an appointment for an estimate, but when he came to the house, tried to up-sell a bunch of stuff, making the bill over $8k. The other two never called back. Anthony called first thing the next morning after I sent my email, asked me a few questions and we made an appointment for an estimate. He was right on time and after checking out the roof, explained exactly what he felt needed to be done. He even took photos of the roof to show me what was going on up there. We decided that not only did we need the roof replaced, plus all the bad plywood, but it was probably a good idea to get the gutters replaced at the same time, so we could get all the rotted fascia board replaced. He gave me an estimate, which was not cheap, but not as expensive as the first guy who came out. However, it was about what I had figured on based on other info I'd gathered on the internet. He offered me several options regarding ridge vents vs. turbine-style vents, 5 inch gutters vs. 6 inch gutters, etc. He was very open and honest with what he thought was needed and what wasn't. He never tried to hard-sell anything. He left all the product decisions up to me, but answered all the questions I had about the products. We had to wait a few weeks before he and his crew could come out because we were waiting for a tree guy to get there to trim back some limbs, so Anthony and his crew would have space to work. We finally signed the contract after the "good for 30 days" bid, and the price only went up a couple hundred dollars because of an increase in materials. We gave him a deposit on Tuesday and on Friday at 7am, his crew arrived at your front door, ready to work. They had that old roof ripped off and the new one back on by 1pm. His crew arrived first, and then Anthony came by for a while to check up on the job. The only surprise was a $45 furnace collar that had to be replaced because of the stupid, stinking squirrels chewing on it. He actually brought it down off the roof and took it to our front door to show us the damage to confirm the need for it to be replaced. They left the lawn and driveway totally clean, going over it with a magnet for any debris. The gutter guy came by the following Tuesday and had the new gutter and fascia boards up in a couple of hours. All of the EBS employees were very courteous, polite and respectful of our property and made a nice appearance. We would highly recommend Anthony and his crew to anyone! He's a gentleman and I hope continues to run his company in such a high-quality manor.
Description of Work: We had rotted plywood under our roof due to clogged guttering. The water couldn't drain properly, so water backed up and froze underneath the shingles over several winters. Our roof was only 9 years old, but due to the decay and condition of the plywood, we had to get the entire roof replaced, along with several pieces of plywood. We also had quite a bit of rotted fascia board, so we would up getting that replaced, along with new, seamless guttering.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,814
Lesley L.
07/2008
5.0
roofing
 + -1 more
Anthony had worked on my roof when he was with another company. One of the locations they repaired started leaking again. When I tried to get them to come out to repair it under their guarantee, I found out that company had gone bankrupt (after Anthony left). I was able to get in touch with Anthony who came out to look at the roof and made a couple patches free of charge. When that didn't fix it, he and his partner agreed to do the job AT COST because I was out money to the other company with no recourse. I could not believe the integrity, honesty and kindness of these gentlemen. In addition, as part of the work they sealed up a turret that was leaking. It is so hard to find good people in this business. I thought that if they were doing such a cheap job that they wouldn't take it as seriously. That is not the case at all! Anthony made me feel like he was working for a family member. He has no problem with me calling, he always communicated and they showed up when they said they would and in a very timely manner and cleaned up afterward. THANK YOU ANTHONY AND LEO!
Description of Work: Repair an ongoing and troublesome roof leak and seal up a leaking turret.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Dave T.
07/2008
5.0
roofing
 + -1 more
Having been privy to home improvement schemes, including roofers with a hidden agendas in the past, led me to this website. I recently acquired my dream roof . After four different bids, and the recommendation of someone I trusted infinitely, my search for a roofer ended with Exterior Building Solutions. Someone came out within 48 hours to look at the condition of my roof. The existing roof had three layers, the latest (top) layer which had just celebrated its 17th birthday. I knew well the sad shape that my roof was in, but wanted to see what different roofing companies offered. After Exterior Building Solutions inspected my roof and reported back to me, a price for the entire job was agreed upon beating all other contenders in my hidden bid-war. I was advised on different materials and colors that were available. I was kept informed the entire way. There were no surprises that cropped up. I had referred this company to a friend of mine. Here are her comments: Exterior Building Solutions has many years of experience. My roof would be considered small by most standards, so I secretly doubted the care in which it would be given. However, I could not wipe the smile from my face upon seeing the job after its completion. The men did the work within two days. Even the clean-up left me with a cleaner yard than I had left it. In addition, not one nail has fallen since! I recommend, with no reservations whatsoever, the trustworthiness and tenaciousness of these men all of whom have stayed together for all of these years. The quality and competency was phenomenal!
Description of Work: Three layers of roof were torn off and new architectural grade shingle installed along with a ridge vent.
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Service Categories
Roofing,
Gutters,
Siding,
Masonry,
Chimney Repair,
Chimney Caps,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Skylights,
Windows,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Gutter Cleaning,
Decks and Porches
FAQ
Exterior Building Solutions is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
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
Exterior Building Solutions accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Exterior Building Solutions offers free project estimates.
Yes, Exterior Building Solutions offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Exterior Building Solutions offers a 5% senior discount.
Yes, Exterior Building Solutions offers emergency services.
Yes, Exterior Building Solutions offers warranties.
Exterior Building Solutions offers the following services: Residential & Commercial Shingle, Flat Roofs, Energy Star Rated Roofs, TPO Roofs, Modified Bitumen Roofs, Siding (including installation of James Hardie products), Soffit, Fascia, Tuck Pointing, Brick, Stone, Inspections, Seamless Gutter