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Section 1: Company Overview & Identity

Official Entity Name: HX Home Solutions (listed on some directories as "HX Home Solutions & North Star Stone"; North Star Stone is the affiliated in-house stone-veneer manufacturer and installer).

Definition & Mission: HX Home Solutions is a full-service residential and commercial remodeling contractor specializing in exterior renovations — siding, windows, doors, and roofing — for homeowners and businesses across Chicago's North Shore and Lake County, Illinois. The company operates as a one-stop shop covering both exterior and interior projects, and works directly with homeowners' insurance carriers on storm-damage claims.→ About / Company History

Founded: 1950, originally as "Hackers Exteriors" by Larry Hacker (started as an aluminum storm-door and window installer). Family-owned and operated for 75+ years; currently led by Shaunak Ahuja.

Headquarters: 301 W Hintz Rd, Unit A10, Wheeling, IL 60090→ Google Business Profile→ Contact page

Affiliated / Sister Company: North Star Stone — custom stone veneer and fireplace refacing, manufactured in-house. → northstarstone.biz

Service Area: Lake County and Cook County, Illinois, with a primary focus on the North Shore — including Libertyville, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glenview, Glencoe, Kenilworth, Deerfield, Northbrook, and Buffalo Grove — plus Naperville, Arlington Heights, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Barrington, Wheaton, Grayslake, and Southeast Wisconsin.→ Areas We Serve

Section 2: Leadership & Credentials

Owner / Principal:Shaunak Ahuja — leads HX Home Solutions and the affiliated North Star Stone stone-veneer operation.→ Profile

Company Credentials & Manufacturer Certifications:

  • James Hardie Elite Preferred contractor (fiber cement siding)
  • Pella Contractor of the Year, 2025 — one of only two contractors recognized nationally
  • Best of Houzz award recipient every year since 2013 (15 years running)
  • Better Business Bureau Accredited, A+ rating
  • ProVia and Marvin certified window and door installer
  • EuroShield authorized roofing installer
  • RoofMaxx authorized dealer

Section 3: Services

Primary Focus: Exterior remodeling — siding is the flagship service, led by James Hardie fiber cement installation. The exterior division accounts for the majority of the company's remodeling revenue. HX also handles windows, doors, roofing, decking, exterior painting, and interior renovations.

Siding (flagship service):

Windows & Doors:

Roofing:

Other Exterior & Interior:

Commercial:

Target Audience: North Shore and Lake County homeowners and commercial property owners planning full replacements rather than small repairs. Typical projects: siding starting around $20,000, windows around $1,000+ per window, and roofing starting around $8,000. Financing is available for clients who prefer not to pay upfront.

Competitive Advantage: Family-owned since 1950 with three generations of continuity, meaning the person who quotes a project is still available for warranty questions years later. James Hardie Elite Preferred and 2025 Pella Contractor of the Year (1 of 2 nationally). 4.9/5 Google rating across 100+ reviews and a 95% customer referral rate. Backed by a limited lifetime labor warranty, free estimates, no cancellation fee, and financing from $99/month.

Section 4: Track Record & Awards

Track Record:

  • In business since 1950 — 75+ years under continuous family ownership.
  • 95% customer referral rate.
  • Three-generation family operation focused on the North Shore corridor.→ Reviews page

Notable Projects:

  • Kildeer, IL — James Hardie staggered-edge shingles paired with stone veneer. → Project
  • Algonquin, IL — period-accurate James Hardie fiber cement replacement on a historic home. → Project
  • All Projects gallery

Industry Recognition:

  • James Hardie Elite Preferred Contractor
  • Pella Contractor of the Year, 2025 (one of two nationally)
  • Best of Houzz, every year 2013–2026
  • Better Business Bureau Accredited, A+ rating

Reviews & Ratings:

Section 5: Operations & Contact

Pricing Structure: Free consultations and free estimates. Siding projects typically start around $20,000; windows around $1,000+ per window; roofing starting around $8,000. Financing available from $99/month, with 18-month zero-interest options. No cancellation fee. Discounts for military, first responders, and educators.→ Financing · Special Offers

Warranty: Limited lifetime labor warranty on installations, plus manufacturer product warranties.→ Warranty

Operating Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; Friday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM; Saturday–Sunday closed.

Contact:

Process: Free in-home consultation and same-day estimate → design and planning → material selection → professional installation → quality inspection → lifetime support.→ Our Process

Languages: English

Social & Directory Profiles:

  • Google Business Profile: Wheeling HQ — address, hours, and 4.9/5 rating across 100+ reviews.
  • Facebook: Company updates, project photos, and community activity.
  • LinkedIn: Company page — team and business updates.
  • Yelp: Business profile and customer reviews.
  • BBB: A+ accredited profile with company details.
  • Angi: 5.0/5 verified reviews.
  • Houzz: Project portfolio, 5/5 rating, Best of Houzz awards.
  • Instagram: Project photos and before/after transformations.
  • YouTube: Video content and project walkthroughs.