MBR Wrecking - Lincolnwood, Illinois

Charles D.

I recently had the opportunity to work with MBR on the demolition of a property in Evanston. This was the second time I have hired MBR to demolish a property for me. In both instances, they were very attentive and responsive to my requests. MBR worked closely with me on the budget and timeline, and ultimately on the execution of the work. Their employees were very professional, and I enjoyed working with them. In both instances, the work was done in a timely manner. I look forward to continuing to work with MBR in the future and developing a long-term relationship with them.

Rahul N.

Joel and the team at MBR Wrecking were great to work with. Our project had some tight requirements and MBR kept us fully informed/educated along the way. Joel was very easy to communicate with and answered all my questions before, during, and even after the job was done. In some service sectors, it can be difficult to find folks willing to spend extra time to educate you about the job, soup to nuts, before you even commit to working with them. Joel did just that and earned our business by sharing his wisdom/knowledge, being direct, and not glossing over the hard reality of the undertaking. This is a rare quality and trait to find in ANY business. If you are doing ANY kind of demolition work, I highly recommend working with MBR Wrecking. Consummate professionals through and through.

For those interested in the details of our project for context, keep reading…

We needed to demolish a single-family home between our neighbor’s and our house…but we intended to keep the garage fully intact. This required the team to approach the property from the front, on a tight residential street in Chicago. To make matters worse, the parkway in front of the property also has two very large/mature trees, blocking direct access. Having no experience demolishing any buildings, I had a LOT of questions. Joel was kind enough to spend the time to speak with me 2 or 3 times before I committed to working with him, just to answer my questions and make me comfortable with the overall process, as well as the role he and MBR Wrecking would play in it. Once I chose MBR over 4 other demolition companies, things played out exactly as Joel had explained. The things that were in MBR’s control were done as described, per the details in the contract, and efficiently and on-time. The aspects of the work that were not in our control were the timelines waiting for inspections or disconnections, etc.

The team arrived as expected and were EXTREMELY professional and courteous to the neighbors on our block. When the heavy construction equipment was delivered, the team swept the street to remove any dirt/debris that fell off the machinery and trailer. The excavator operator was surgically precise with the movements that our neighbors never once bothered to look out their window or raise any concerns about the safety/security of their property. The demolition occurred quite rapidly and efficiently. Despite the flaky weather Chicago has had recently, the team continued to work and removed every inch of the house, above and below grade, in under 6 days. I recognize all projects have different variables, so your mileage may vary.

At any rate, I would welcome the opportunity to work with Joel and MBR Wrecking any time again in the future, and I highly recommend you choose MBR Wrecking for your next project.

Andrew V. T.

We hired MBR to tear down an old house, remove the slab, and backfill the hole with dirt. They tore the house down, didn't remove the slab, and to make it worse backfilled with construction debris. This breach of contract cost us $15,000 to fix the problem they created. When I reached out to Joel about the problem, he agreed they messed up, then refused to fix it in a mutually agreeable manner. He contacted his insurance company in an attempt to make it more difficult to file a claim. He's also ignored any attempt to work it out, including contact from our attorney. Unfortunately, it looks like we're going to have to sue MBR Wrecking to recover the $15,000.

I've included a bunch of photos that document the mess that MBR made at our site.

René A. H.

I had a great experience working with Joel & MBR Wrecking, Inc., for my demolition service. Joel was very professional and extremely knowledgeable regarding all permitting requirements. The company always responded quickly to any questions or concerns I had about the entire demolition process. Most notably, Joel was exceptionally helpful and went above and beyond when I experienced challenges in dealing with regulatory and permitting city agencies. Without his insight into the bureaucratic processes and bringing in additional resources, the entire ordeal would have been much more arduous and stressful. Once these obstacles were cleared, the entire demolition was effortless and expeditious. I am very grateful to MBR Wrecking LLC for all their hard work and highly recommend their services.

Peter D.

Joel and his team were so easy to work with and did a fantastic job demolishing our garage. Joel was easy to communicate with, quick to respond, and flexible when we needed to change our dates. His crew worked with precision and were incredibly clean. I’d absolutely recommended MBR Wrecking.

Fashion P.

MBR Wrecking did an excellent job, very timely and professional, the city of Chicago and the engineers clearly stated that this building was uninhabitable. MBR removed the building immediately and I didn't get any tickets or violations. THANK YOU !

ELI L.

Joel and the entire MBR Wrecking team are professional, efficient, and reliable. Their team prioritizes safety and customer satisfaction, making the whole process seamless. I highly recommend them!

Ashley B.

Joel was easy to work with, and responsive to all my requests throughout the demolition process of my residential building. The most difficult part was working with the City of Chicago, but that was to be expected, and his team kept me abreast of where we were at. Once all our permits came through, fencing was up the next morning and demolition started. I would definitely recommend them to anyone I know for demo.