Althoff Home Services Crystal Lake IL

Business Overview

Althoff Home Services Crystal Lake IL is a family-owned home services company serving homes and businesses across the northwest Chicago suburbs and nearby Wisconsin towns. Founded in 1961, the firm provides plumbing, electrical, and HVAC work for residential and commercial customers. The company offers 24/7 emergency service for heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical problems so customers can call any time.

The company employs licensed technicians and service professionals who work on installations, repairs, and routine maintenance. Teams handle single-family homes, older lake-area properties, and small commercial sites in Crystal Lake and surrounding towns.

Key Services

Work is grouped by trade to help customers find what they need quickly.

• Plumbing: plumbing inspection, installation and replacement, plumbing repair, drain installation and repair, sewer installation and repair, faucet, sink, shower, bathtub and toilet installation and repair, garbage disposal repair, water heater installation and repair.
• HVAC: HVAC installation or replacement, HVAC system repair, heating maintenance for furnaces and boilers, central AC and heat pump service, indoor air quality assessments and energy-efficiency recommendations.
• Electrical: electric inspection, gas line installation and repair, general electrical troubleshooting and repairs for home and small business systems.

Areas Served

Althoff Home Services serves Crystal Lake and a wide area across northeast Illinois and parts of southeast Wisconsin. Service towns include Waukegan, Dundee, Carpentersville, Nunda, Algonquin, North Chicago, Lake in the Hills, Round Lake Beach, McHenry, Huntley, Vernon Hills, Woodstock, Zion, Wasco, Carpentersville, and many more.

Other places served: Cary, Lindenhurst, Beach Park, Wauconda, Barrington, Gages Lake, Ingleside, Lake Villa, Island Lake, Gilberts, Marengo, West Dundee, Park City, Pingree Grove, Winthrop Harbor, Johnsburg, Hampshire, Lakemoor, Elburn, Lake Bluff, Lake Barrington, Fox River Grove, Volo, Wonder Lake, Deer Park and additional nearby communities. They also respond in SE Wisconsin towns such as Kenosha, Elkhorn, Lake Geneva, Twin Lakes, and Geneva.

Company History

Althoff Industries began serving Chicago-area customers in 1961. Over nearly six decades the firm expanded from local plumbing work to include full-service HVAC and electrical divisions. Growth came from steady work for homeowners and small businesses and from training technicians in multiple trades. The company keeps long-term staff and values hands-on field experience.

Leadership

Tod, the company president, grew up in McHenry and studied Business Management at Bradley University. He began in the field as a plumber's and electrical apprentice and later worked as an operating engineer. Tod bought the company in 1998. He has served as a volunteer fireman, a police commissioner, and on local boards, maintaining a local connection while overseeing company operations.

Specialties & Highlights

• 24/7 emergency response for plumbing, HVAC, and electrical issues.
• Licensed technicians trained across trades for faster diagnosis and repair.
• Focus on energy efficiency and indoor air quality for Midwest winters and hot summers.
• Work for both older lake homes and modern construction common in the area.

Why Locals Choose Althoff Home Services

Residents pick Althoff Home Services Crystal Lake IL for steady experience, local ties, and reliable crews who understand seasonal needs—cold winters, humid summers, and lake-area plumbing. The company offers straightforward pricing, service records, and technicians who can handle both emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance.

Contact information and service options are available for homeowners and business owners across Crystal Lake and the surrounding communities listed above.