Robyn C
I am a general contractor with 25 years in the building trades. I contacted Tom Decker at Green Chicago to discuss what I thought was going to result in a spray foam installation in one of my customers homes. Tom came highly recommend ... See More
I am a general contractor with 25 years in the building trades. I contacted Tom Decker at Green Chicago to discuss what I thought was going to result in a spray foam installation in one of my customers homes. Tom came highly recommended from an associate contractor who told me "he's a straight shooter and you will be impressed". So I contacted Tom and discovered this man absolutely lives up to his reputation. From the moment Tom picked up the phone I realized the guy wasn't trying to sell me anything but instead was genuinely trying to help me solve my customer's issue. In fact the issue will most likely NOT be solved by spray foam installation. In other words, he took an hour of his time on the phone with me, a total stranger, to listen, understand and analyze the problem, and then told me that what he offers is most likely not the most cost effective approach to this particular situation. He then guided me to another company he thought would be a better fit for my needs. I've been doing this a long time and it's not often you run into a guy like Tom Decker. Anybody else would have just sold me a pray foam job regardless. Not Tom Decker.
What I also realized from my conversation with Tom is that he operates his company from an altruistic "big picture" perspective and he's got integrity. He could have easily sold me a spray foam job but instead chose to put my customer's best interest before his own knowing full well it would have been a sizable project. Tom also explained how his company helps the community by employing people that have had some "legal difficulties" in the past and gives them a second chance at gainful employment. This hit home with me as I am a former convict myself and is the reason I am self employed to this day. Everybody deserves a second chance. We've all made mistakes. What he's doing helps not just the guy he's giving the opportunity to, but it has positive ripple effects throughout the broader community. Very cool.
My experience with Tom Decker at Chicago Green was an absolute pleasure. He could not have been more straightforward, professional, courteous, knowledgeable and an absolute class act. I am grateful to have found Tom and I look forward to dealing with him again.