--- title: "HX Home Solutions and North Star Stone — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/hx-home-solutions-and-north-star-stone-pfvwus-pf~1098963063 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1098963063.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "HX Home Solutions and North Star Stone" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/f813d36e0fb29176_5765-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1840 Industrial Drive, Suite #100, Libertyville, Illinois 60048, United States" latitude: 42.281 longitude: -87.95 phone: "(224) 880-6000" website: https://www.hxhomesolutions.com rating: 5 review_count: 103 best_of_houzz_awards: 14 followers: 691 last_updated: 2026-08-29 --- # HX Home Solutions and North Star Stone Original Houzz profile: [HX Home Solutions and North Star Stone](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/hx-home-solutions-and-north-star-stone-pfvwus-pf~1098963063) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Libertyville, IL - **Serves:** Waukegan, Arlington Heights, Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Wheeling, Mundelein, Gurnee, North Chicago, Highland Park, Round Lake Beach, Vernon Hills, Grayslake, Libertyville, Lake Zurich, Lake Forest, Deerfield, Round Lake, Lindenhurst, Wauconda, Beach Park, Barrington, Gages Lake, Hawthorn Woods, Long Grove, Lincolnshire, Park City, Inverness, Round Lake Park, Volo, Lake Bluff, Lake Barrington, Highwood, South Barrington, Barrington Hills, Kildeer, Green Oaks, Riverwoods, Deer Park, Long Lake, North Barrington, Round Lake Heights, Venetian Village, Fox Lake Hills, Knollwood, Forest Lake, Bannockburn, Third Lake, Old Mill Creek - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (103 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 14 awards (2013–2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Family owned - 50+ years in business HX Home Solutions (formerly Hackers Exteriors) was founded by Larry Hacker in the year 1950 as a local aluminum storm doors and windows installer. 70 years and 2 generations later, HX has continued to adapt to market demands and expanded service offerings to become a premier, local one-stop-shop home remodeling company. What remains the same is the company’s standards of excellence. Our primary focus continues to be customer satisfaction and high quality of workmanship. HX takes your needs as seriously as you do. From the smallest project to a complete renovation - we treat every job and customer with the same professionalism, dedication, and respect. We utilize the best materials from manufacturers we have carefully selected and tested for decades, for most of which we are approved contractors. Why is that important to you? Our experience with their product and our long standing relationship with them can translate to a more efficient and smooth experience for you. North Star Stone creates beautiful stone fireplaces and exteriors using our custom fabricated thin stone. We offer design ideas, custom coloring, and expert installation. Shipping is also available for clients that have their own masons or live outside the Chicago Area. We also replace Dryvit with our stone and stucco which can help increase the value of the house. Our stone can also be used on interior walls, basements, wine cellars and outdoor features such as fire pits and outdoor kitchens. From your initial contact and appointment with us, to our courteous and well-managed onsite installation crews, through the completion of your renovation and long afterwards, we strive to provide unrivaled customer service. We guarantee our workmanship and your satisfaction long after we complete your project. In fact, nearly 90% of our business comes from former customers or their referrals. This has helped us earn complaint-free accreditation and the highest A+ rating from the better business bureau. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Additions - New Home Construction - Home Extensions - Deck Building - Basement Remodeling - Home Restoration - Roof Replacement - Window Replacement - Attic Conversion - Window Installation - Siding Installation - Exterior Door Installation - Roof Installation - Sliding Door Installation - Asphalt Shingle Roofing - Vinyl Siding - Stone Installation - Metal Roofing - Composition Roofing - Fiber Cement Siding - Stone Siding - Tile Roofing - Spray Foam Insulation - Torch Down Roofing - Slate Roofing - Rubber Roofing - Manufactured Stone Veneer - Stone Veneer - Stone Veneer Installation ### Areas Served - Waukegan - Arlington Heights - Palatine - Buffalo Grove - Wheeling - Mundelein - Gurnee - North Chicago - Highland Park - Round Lake Beach - Vernon Hills - Grayslake - Libertyville - Lake Zurich - Lake Forest - Deerfield - Round Lake - Lindenhurst - Wauconda - Beach Park - Barrington - Gages Lake - Hawthorn Woods - Long Grove - Lincolnshire - Park City - Inverness - Round Lake Park - Volo - Lake Bluff - Lake Barrington - Highwood - South Barrington - Barrington Hills - Kildeer - Green Oaks - Riverwoods - Deer Park - Long Lake - North Barrington - Round Lake Heights - Venetian Village - Fox Lake Hills - Knollwood - Forest Lake - Bannockburn - Third Lake - Old Mill Creek ### Typical Job Cost $1,000 - 10 million As a residential and multi-family general contractor, our typical job cost varies wildly, from quick residential repairs to larger commercial, industrial, or multi-family projects. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | HX Home Solutions and North Star Stone | | Address | 1840 Industrial Drive, Suite \#100, Libertyville, Illinois 60048, United States | | Phone | (224) 880-6000 | | Website | https://www.hxhomesolutions.com | | Followers on Houzz | 691 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/northstarstoneinc - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/pub/alan-andrews/4a/a92/b59 ## Offers 10x Best of Houzz Winner! ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [HX Home Solutions and North Star Stone](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/hx-home-solutions-and-north-star-stone-pfvwus-pf~1098963063) - **Website:** https://www.hxhomesolutions.com - **Phone:** (224) 880-6000 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Better Business Bureau A+ rating - Best of Houzz Awards - **Best of Houzz:** 14 awards (2013–2026), for Service. **Affiliations** - [NARI of Greater Chicagoland](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nari-of-greater-chicagoland-pfvwus-pf~311142050) - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/better-business-bureau-pfvwus-pf~1830530549) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 103 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 49.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Keith Hochhalter, Jan. 2026** > HX Home Solutions did a remarkable job refacing our fireplace with a stone veneer. The veneer looks impressively simliar to real stone. The workmanship is meticulous! They took great care in carefully fitting around a complex mantel. They even gave us several options for mortar fill levels in the joints for us to choose from. After our job was complete, the areas where they worked were cleaner than when the arrived. Very impressive work and highly recommended! **★★★★★ — Bob Relstab, July 2025** > Contacted HX Home Solutions to repair some loose siding that pulled away from the house. Mario did a great job with the repair and even took the time to repair some additional siding that might have caused problems in the future. Mario was very friendly, helpful and professional. Even though this was a minor repair, he still took the time to make sure it was done correctly. We were very happy with the repair and would highly recommend HX Home Solutions. We will definitely hire them in the future. **★★★★★ — kah0005, Oct. 2024** > We LOVE our beautiful new master bathroom! We now have a safe, accessible space for our family to use. From demo to completion, the quality of the work and attention to detail was fantastic. Pawel and his team are true professionals, and were easy to work with, responsive, and organized. The project was completed on time and everything was left clean when they were done. We remodeled another part of our home using a different company last year, and I wish we could go back in time and use Hx instead. I highly recommend Hx Home Solutions. Exceptional quality and true professionalism. 10/10- amazing. **★★★★★ — James D'Angelo, May 2024** > HX Home Solutions was great! They painted the exterior of my house, and they were so easy to work with. They got it done on time and on budget. My wife and I are very pleased with the finished product. The crew was very professional and thorough. And they made the process very smooth. I highly recommend HX for any home repair or home improvement project - it couldn't have gone any better. **★★★★★ — HU-910429916, Feb. 2024** > Extremely professional!! Timely!! Left project site clean!! I’d work with HX again and again > > They worked with my insurance information and presented a very fair price!!! **★★★★★ — HU-426243406, Feb. 2024** > HX Home Solutions did our door and window replacement and we couldn't be happier! Mario and Shaunak were both so friendly and knowledgeable. They worked with us to revise our quote multiple times so our windows and doors were fully customized to what we wanted, but they also worked to stay within our budget. They did our project during one of the busiest times of the year - right before winter when everyone is upgrading windows - and yet the expected turn around time was substantially better than every other company we got quotes from. And they ended up being ready even quicker than predicted! > > The crew on the days of installation was wonderful - friendly and very professional. They were speedy but very thorough, and always fully cleaned up after themselves. And Mario made sure to check in every day to ensure everything went smoothly. He even went and found us new trim that matched since the old one couldn't be salvaged! And he's so knowledgeable on all things home improvement, he answered a couple unrelated questions for me, which (as a first time homeowner) was so nice and helpful. > > Then just a couple months after installation we had that week of snow and -30 degree temperatures and the new windows and doors insulated beautifully. Our home stayed perfectly warm with no draft or anything. > > I will 100% recommend HX to any friends, family, or strangers that need new doors and windows, or any remodel! **★★★★★ — Josh Benjamin, July 2023** > We cannot say enough great things about HX Home Solutions, and the incredible team led by Pawwl and Shaunak. They finished our basement end to end from design and permits to all of the finishes, including a full bathroom, wet bar, and fireplace. All of the workers were clean, friendly, flexible, and skilled. Pawwl helped us to create a dream basement. He had great ideas and came up with creative solutions to help us achieve design goals in a cost effective manner. He even built a fun ‘mouse hole’ under the stairs for our kids to play in. **★★★★★ — ligensd, Sept. 2022** > Had an excellent experience with windows, roof and garage replacement when company was owned by Dave Hacker. > Since new owner, Shaunak, acquired the company the quality of workmanship has been maintained. > This is an update to my previous review citing a challenge in communication. > Shaunak reached out and got the project (installation of sliding patio door) moving forward. > Upon writing this review, I can confirm the final result continues to be excellent. The new door installation and replacement of wood trim around 'bump-out' has made that feature better than it has ever been. Further, I appreciate that HX Home Solutions cares enough about the customer and their experience to have reached out. I plan to continue and partner with them on future home projects and highly recommend them to others looking for quality home improvements. **★★★★★ — Dorothy F, Sept. 2022** > I needed to change two front doors in my new home; I didn't know any company in the area, I didn't have any recommendations, so I completely relied on online reviews and the company's website. After having my first experience with HX Home Solutions I'm gladly adding a review for this "well deserved to be known" company. From the very beginning, setting up an appointment and being introduced to variety of products, until the final part - precise, efficient, hassle-free installation, I knew I was dealing with very professional and reliable team, having everything under control. My special thanks go to Phil, Sherry, Shaunak, and very importantly - to Richie and Kuba(?), the skillful installers, whose quality work has to be mentioned. > If needed, I will definitely use their services in the future. **★★★★★ — lcholewin, July 2022** > Let me start by saying that I don’t write up reviews unless a company has truly done and all-around exceptional job. That is definitely the case for HX Home solutions! > > I had them re-side the 6 gables (with frieze boards) on my home with Hardie shingles. The results were exceptional. The crew (Rob and Matt) are excellent carpenters who I found were with the company for an impressively long time. I was very impressed by the detail they paid to the installation from start to finish on what I would say were some rather difficult situations. I say all this after having a rather extensive experience working with contractors over the years on several properties that I have owned. > > How did I decide on HX after speaking with at least 5 Hardie contractors? It started with meeting with Phil (the estimator). He and I spoke the same language dealing with construction and I could tell he had a great deal of hands on experience himself. > > Their contract was very detailed and thorough. Pricing was very competitive and actually was substantially lower that Landmark Exteriors. > > Al in all, I would consider HX the company to go with on your remodeling projects. **★★★★★ — Sarah Burger, May 2022** > We used Shaunak to replace our existing front doors. We luckily stumbled upon him after (3) other contractors came to look at our project and did not get back to us. The pricing was very fair and the craftsmanship was exceptional. He even had his team make a minor repair of something unrelated while they were on site at no additional charge. We are in the market for new siding, fascia, and soffit in the next couple years and feel confident we found the right contractor. The pictures don’t lie. **★★★★★ — Nick Schurman, July 2021** > HX does amazing work and I couldn't be happier with the results! Shaunak and team listen to your needs, are great communicators throughout the process and deliver the results they promise. I hired them for a roof replacement that was completed on schedule, on budget and looks fantastic. I'll absolutely be working with HX on my next home project. ## Selected projects - [Ledge Stone Veneer Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ledge-stone-veneer-fireplaces-pj-vj~2889661) - Location: Libertyville, IL - Photos: 3 - [Exterior Cobble Stack Stone Veneer](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/exterior-cobble-stack-stone-veneer-pj-vj~6369759) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 13 - [Ledge Stone Veneer](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ledge-stone-veneer-pj-vj~2533263) - Location: Arlington Heights, IL - Photos: 4 - [Castle Rock Stone Veneer](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/castle-rock-stone-veneer-pj-vj~6369760) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 4 - [Stone Veneer Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stone-veneer-fireplaces-pj-vj~1097523) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 197 - [Exterior Stone Veneer and Stucco](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/exterior-stone-veneer-and-stucco-pj-vj~425009) - Location: Chicago and Chicago surrounding suburbs, IL - Photos: 32 - Description: Stone and stucco work very well together on both new construction and existing homes. The stone stucco combination creates a sense of permanence, strength and elegance. You can always find the perfect blend of stone color and coordinating stucco color. In the Chicago market we offer installation along with our custom manufacturing of stone that is always hand colored and hand made. - [Exterior Stone Transformations](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/exterior-stone-transformations-pj-vj~52015) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 146 - [Interior Stone Veneer - Basements](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/interior-stone-veneer-basements-pj-vj~219829) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 10 - [Leed Home Stone Veneer Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/leed-home-stone-veneer-design-pj-vj~2979529) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 7 - [Stone Fireplaces with TVs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stone-fireplaces-with-tvs-pj-vj~52096) - Location: Chicago suburbs, IL - Photos: 70 - Description: A perfect combination for many families. Creating a stone fireplace and adding a flat screen to save space and develop a new and dramatic focal point. If the stone and TV are installed properly, heat should never be an issue for the TV. - [Contemporary Ledge Stone](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-ledge-stone-pj-vj~1239202) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 4 - [Backyard Stone Cooking Area](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-stone-cooking-area-pj-vj~257074) - Location: Barrington, IL - Photos: 7 - Description: Stone veneers help update this contemporary outdoor kitchen located in Barrington, IL. - [Olde Ledge Stone Veneer Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/olde-ledge-stone-veneer-fireplaces-pj-vj~2774145) - Location: Arlington Heights, IL - Photos: 1 - [Stone Fireplaces Before & After](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stone-fireplaces-before-and-after-pj-vj~123716) - Location: Libertyville, IL - Photos: 62 - Description: View the dramatic transformation that thin stone veneer can have on your existing fireplace. Your fireplace can be dated brick, boring drywall or maybe the inexpensive tile and wood surround that your builder added and charge way too much. The following fireplaces went from ordinary to extraordinary. - [Mountain Stack Stone Veneer Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-stack-stone-veneer-fireplaces-pj-vj~2784912) - Location: Libertyville, IL - Photos: 21 - [Exterior Stone Veneer and Cement Board](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/exterior-stone-veneer-and-cement-board-pj-vj~767830) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 12 - Description: Cement board is an excellent choice for siding since it is primarily made from Portland cement and offers the strength and performance of masonry including the benefits of minimal upkeep, fire protection and termite proof. Stone veneer can really add highlights to your home and create visual interest when you are adding a product like Hardie Cement Board. It is important to find the right mixes of stone veneer and the exterior siding. Think of stone as the accent to highlight the home. Look for… - [Narrow Profile Stone Veneer Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/narrow-profile-stone-veneer-fireplaces-pj-vj~2784415) - Location: Libertyville, IL - Photos: 8 - [Wisconsin Prairie Stone Veneer Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wisconsin-prairie-stone-veneer-fireplaces-pj-vj~2783497) - Location: Libertyville, IL - Photos: 13 - [Exterior Stone Veneer In The Backyard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/exterior-stone-veneer-in-the-backyard-pj-vj~52055) - Location: Chicago suburbs, IL - Photos: 8 - Description: Dream and create your peaceful spot in your backyard. Stone grills, stone fire pits, stone seat walls and free standing stone veneers add beauty and drama to any backyard. All of these projects were made with our thin stone veneer (manufactured stone). The advantages of our thin stone veneer include that the stone is light weight, doesn't need a brick ledge and the stone style and color can be selected to compliment the existing home. - [2014-Ryan/Mundelein, IL](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2014-ryan-mundelein-il-pj-vj~798894) - Location: Mundelein, IL - Photos: 10 - Description: AUGUST 2014: Complete Exterior Remodel of Ryan home in Mundelein, IL. Installed Mastic Vinyl foam-backed Structure Siding, Mastic Aluminum Soffit, Fascia & Trim, Alside Sheffield Windows, ProVia Entry Doors and Over-sized seamless Gutters. [See all 42 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/hx-home-solutions-and-north-star-stone-pfvwus-pf~1098963063) ## Ideabooks - [Stone Inspirations](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5914433/list/stone-inspirations) — 6 ideas - [AA Ideas Pics](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51534823/list/aa-ideas-pics) — 15 ideas - [Stone Exteriors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5852063/list/stone-exteriors) — 5 ideas - [Stone Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5782728/list/stone-fireplaces) — 20 ideas - [Amazing Outdoor Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/9093894/list/amazing-outdoor-spaces) — 3 ideas - [stone fireplaces and book cases.](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22343404/list/stone-fireplaces-and-book-cases) — 1 idea - [Brick Veneer](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/15839747/list/brick-veneer) — 8 ideas - [Stone Columns](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/11457931/list/stone-columns) — 12 ideas - [Outdoor Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5904673/list/outdoor-fireplaces) — 4 ideas [See all 9 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/northstarstone) ## Community Q&A **Q: Love the stone! What is the brand & color?** *(in Photo Questions)* Would love to know the brand and color of the stone work. Thank you! A: Laura apologies for the late reply - this is our cobble stone that we manufacture in house. If you would like to order please give us a call (224) 880-6000 thank you. www.northstarstone.biz **Q: How much is this?** *(in Photo Questions)* Looking for pricing A: Mrezentes, thank you for reaching out. At your convenience please give our office a call at (224) 880-6000 and we can get more details on your project. Thank you, have a great rest of your week. **Q: Veneer Product** *(in Photo Questions)* Could you tell me what the Product is in the fireplace? A: Rita, we manufacture an Olde Ledge Stone and that is what is installed on the wall in our custom "Smoke" color. You can see more Olde Ledge Stone fireplaces here. Thank you. **Q: siding and trim** *(in Photo Questions)* what are the siding and trim colors? A: Unfortunately we were only involved with the stone element of this project, but it is vinyl siding (manufacturer unknown) with aluminum capping around the windows. **Q: does this stone have 45 degree corners or is the stone cut to meet?** *(in Photo Questions)* can't find stone that comes with 45 degree corners A: Sue, that is a great question. Flat stones are installed along the corners first, unfortunately we do not manufacture or offer and 45 degree stones. **Q: love the mantel and interested** *(in Photo Questions)* Im looking for wooden mantels and this one is what I am looking for, can you tell me if you carry it or where I could purchase it or similar one A: Kate, thank you for reaching out. We custom fabricate mantels for our stone fireplace jobs. If you call in and ask for Alan please provide the dimensions you need and he can put a price together for you. Thank you. (224) 880-6000 --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-29.*