Larry served as our contractor/project manager for a major remodeling project involving kitchen/baths/windows/porch insulation/flooring/installation of auxiliary heaters (garage and porch). He proved to be reliable, ethical and professional as well as highly skilled and knowledgable and was an absolute pleasure to work with. Larry brought in and coordinated his team of electricians, plumbers, flooring specialists, drywall workers, etc., all the while supervising and making sure work was progressing according to our wishes. Larry brought our huge, complex project to a close within several months, despite supply chain issues. In addition, Larry recommended and worked with a designer, who elevated our project to a result that is beyond our dreams. Throughout the project, Larry was thoughtful about long term considerations and took extra steps to provide added durability. Customer satisfaction and quality work were Larry's focus. He communicated with us regularly to keep us informed and to get our input about schedule changes, decisions to be made, pricing, problem solving, etc. We appreciate Larry's work and his positive attitude and are grateful every day for the beautiful result he provided.Read More

Knee troubles and other limitations of aging drove my husband and me to discuss replacing our bath tub with a walk-in shower. Our house is 100 years old with only ONE very small bathroom! Although the tub would need to be removed, I was desperate that my beautiful cinderblock window would not be covered over. We were not looking for a total remodel of our bathroom (as nice as that would have been) – just the “bare necessities,” a walk-in shower that preserved my special window. My husband made calls to various advertisers to see what kind of accommodations they could offer, and at what price. We made an appointment with one of them and spent several hours one evening discussing our needs. He had a notebook filled with pictures of various models, but when I told him what I’d like to have, he would correct me “You don’t want that” or “You don’t need that.” And there was NO attention to preserving my window. In discouragement, we made some choices from what he had to offer, and then thought about it overnight. Next morning, we cancelled all the plans of the night before, deciding to look elsewhere. Any time a workman came to our door, we’d ask him for the name of a competent and conscientious contractor. Our first recommendation thus obtained sounded good, but we could not seem to establish contact with this person. Over a period of time, we called all his various numbers, left messages, even tried email. No luck. Then Scott (electrician from Amy’s Home Services) recommended Larry Ericson’s work. Apparently Larry had just finished a similar project and was more than familiar with a situation such as ours. So, I called Larry and left a message. Within hours, he returned my call, and we discussed the situation briefly. That same week, he and his design expert, Karen, drove down here (Elgin) from Crystal Lake to inspect the situation and listen to what we wanted. Whatever we asked for, he responded with “Oh, sure, we can do that.” OK, I can tell you that Larry returned calls and emails and texts quickly. He always took time to answer questions and to listen to concerns. I can tell you many other things about his professionalism - the stuff you’ll read about in the other recommendations on this site. But I want to say something about Larry’s and Derek’s obvious artistry as they tackled the many aspects of this project. Whether it was laying tile, or fitting baseboards, or painting, EVERY detail was accomplished not only with precision but also with superb artistry. It was a pleasure to watch their labor. Besides all that, we really enjoyed their company and were sorry to have to say goodbye. Advertisements abound for this kind of work, but don’t be “hornswaggled.” Trust your project to L. Ericson Const. Inc. Sincerely, Dan & Sheila Brennan Elgin, ILRead More

As an interior design professional, I have worked with many contractors. Larry is by far the best. He is professional, honest, and generous with his time. He has a great eye for detail, and is the most talented carpenter I have every worked with. (He frames a house like no other)! I have been so impressed with his style and workmanship that I've partered with him on many projects and he has become my go-to for all additions and remodeling projects. You will not be sorry if you decide to hire L. Ericson Construction. Highly recommended!Read More

Larry is top a quality highly skilled carpenter! Very honest, punctual and the only surprises are good ones. Larry framed my 4000 sq ft ranch home with multiple 12/12 pitched peaks and main roof line. He was extremely dedicated and experienced. Was able to problem solve without concern. The price he quoted me was the price he completed the work for. I was more than satisfied.Read More

Larry did work for me years ago and his quality is amazing. Great guy and top notch contractor. Highest recommendations.Read More