“George is the best — very professional and he uses top quality materials and staff.”
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Michael Grant
Siding
Family-owned · Est. 1945 · Alsip, IL
Protecting south-suburban homes, since 1945.
Siding, windows, doors, gutters & awnings — done right by three generations of the Uhlmann family. Honest work, quality materials, and a free written estimate.
Schedule a free estimate
Written quote — usually within a day.
- Family-Owned Since 1945
- 3 Generations
- Fully Licensed & Insured
- Free Written Estimates
- Quality-Brand Materials
What we do
Five exterior trades, one local crew
Everything that keeps a south-suburban home solid and good-looking — handled by the same family since 1945.
01 Siding
Durable LP SmartSide and quality vinyl siding that stands up to Chicago winters — fitted to make your home look new again.
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02 Windows
Energy-efficient Home Guard replacement windows — cut the drafts, lower the bills, and freshen up your home's whole look.
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03 Doors
Entry and storm doors built to last — George has replaced and serviced doors for the same families for decades.
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04 Gutters
Seamless gutters and Alcoa Leaf Relief protection that keep water moving away from your home — no more clogs or overflow.
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05 Awnings
Custom SunSetter awnings — including ingenious one-off designs that have saved south-suburban homes from flooding.
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Tell us what your home needs and we'll take a look — free of charge.
George Uhlmann
Third-generation owner
About us
Quality exterior work that holds up for decades.
Uhlmann Home Improvement has served Chicago's south suburbs since 1945. Three generations later, we're still the family name neighbors trust for siding, windows, doors, gutters and awnings — and we're still here for the grandchildren of our first customers.
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Quality materials, built to last
LP SmartSide, SunSetter, Alcoa Leaf Relief and Home Guard — the trusted names we stand behind on every job.
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Free written estimates
No pressure, no vague numbers. You get a clear, written estimate before any work begins.
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Repair before replace
If you can't afford to replace it yet, we'll fix what you have. Honest advice, fair prices.
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Our work
The kind of work we do
Siding, windows, doors, gutters and awnings — the exterior work we handle for south-suburban homes every week.
How it works
Five simple steps to a better-looking home
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Free consultation
Call or send the form. We talk through what your home needs — siding, windows, doors, gutters or awnings.
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Written estimate & proposal
George takes real measurements and leaves you a clear, written estimate. No pressure, no vague numbers.
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We do the work
Our crew installs quality materials with craftsmanship that lasts — neat, on schedule, and built right.
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Final walkthrough
We inspect the finished job with you and make sure every detail meets the standard we promised.
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You're covered
We stand behind our work — and we keep your records, so we're here for the next job too, even years later.
Talk to a real person
Talk to George's team —
Talk to George's team —
no call centers, no runaround.
You'll reach the same family that's been working on south-suburban homes since 1945. Call during business hours and we'll get your free estimate booked.
773-238-1829
Reviews
What our neighbors are saying
5-star reviews
From local homeowners on Google
“George is an honest, decent person with integrity. He uses high-quality material and workmanship.”
AB
Audrey Brodie
Windows
“George and his team have done a lot of work for me in my home and several investment properties — at a reasonable price they have helped a lot of my clients get their homes ready to sell!”
RW
Ron Wexler
Investment homes
“George replaced our storm doors when we first moved in, early 1990's. It's 2020 now and he still had us in his records and easily replaced the handle. He's still in business.”
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Donna Weber
Doors
“George Uhlmann and his team did a great job on doors and gutters. George was ingenious in coming up with a custom awning that saved us from flooding.”
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Maryann Cusack
Doors & awnings
“Mr. Uhlmann is very friendly and sells top quality products. I highly recommend Uhlmann Home Improvement.”
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2 Guys Tree Service
Exterior
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Proudly serving Chicago's south suburbs
Based in Alsip, we work on homes right across Chicago's south suburbs. If your town is nearby and not listed, just ask — chances are we already work there.
- Alsip
- Oak Lawn
- Blue Island
- Crestwood
- Midlothian
- Evergreen Park
- Chicago Ridge
- Palos Heights
- Worth
- Robbins
- Burbank
- Mount Greenwood
Not sure if we cover your area? Get in touch.
Service area
Alsip & Chicago's south suburbs
Free written estimate
Get a free estimate
Tell us about your project and George's team will be in touch — usually within a day.
Prefer to talk? Call 773-238-1829.
Quality materials
LP SmartSide, SunSetter, Alcoa Leaf Relief and Home Guard — names built to last in Chicago weather.
Free inspections & advice
We'll look at what you have, tell you honestly what it needs, and leave you a written estimate — no charge.
FAQ
Questions about your project?
Eighty years of doing this work means we’ve heard them all. Here are the answers we give homeowners across Alsip and the south suburbs most often.
Still have questions?
Talk to George directly — no call centre, no pressure.
Since 1945 — about 80 years and three generations of the same family. Owner George Uhlmann still runs the business, and many of our customers are the children and grandchildren of our earliest clients.
Yes. We provide a free written estimate with clear numbers before any work starts. No high-pressure sales, no vague figures — just an honest quote you can hold us to.
Both. If you can't afford to replace something yet, we'll repair what you have and tell you straight what really needs doing. We'd rather keep a customer for decades than oversell a job.
We're based in Alsip, IL and serve homeowners across Chicago's south suburbs — for siding, windows, doors, gutters and awnings.
We stand behind trusted names: LP SmartSide siding, SunSetter awnings, Alcoa Leaf Relief gutter protection and Home Guard windows — chosen to hold up in Chicago weather.
Call 773-238-1829 or send the estimate form above. We'll set a time to measure your project and leave you a written estimate, usually within a few days.