24/7 IT Support and Help Desk Services

24/7 IT support and help desk services with real people who answer, day or night. Family-run since 1994, LME Services sends local technicians when remote fixes fall short.

IT technician providing remote help desk support

Our IT Support and Help Desk Services

Outgrown one-person IT? Get full help desk, monitoring, security, and recovery coverage around the clock.

Help Desk Support

Give employees instant access to technicians for software, hardware, network, and account issues. Remote troubleshooting is available 24/7, with on-site support available when a hands-on resolution is needed.

Remote Monitoring

Continuous monitoring helps identify performance problems, system alerts, and emerging issues before they become disruptive. Experienced technicians investigate and resolve many concerns remotely to reduce avoidable downtime.

Managed IT Services

Outsource day-to-day IT management with help desk coverage, infrastructure oversight, performance optimization, updates, cybersecurity, licensing, and strategic support coordinated through one dependable technology partner.

Microsoft 365 Support

Manage Microsoft 365 users, licenses, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, email security, and backups with knowledgeable support for employees and administrators across your organization.

Cybersecurity Support

Pair help desk responsiveness with managed detection, endpoint protection, identity controls, SIEM oversight, and 24/7 SOC monitoring to help defend business systems, data, and email.

Backup Recovery

Protect critical servers, workstations, and cloud data with automated backups, ransomware-resistant versioning, test restores, and documented recovery objectives that support a faster return to operations.

Always-On IT Help

Support That Keeps Work Moving

Lockouts and slow systems get fixed properly, not patched and forgotten. One help desk links support to cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, backups, and on-site help.

Technician assisting employee with IT issue
Built on Reliability

Client Success Stories

See how businesses left slow providers behind and got round-the-clock help that works. Real results from teams that needed IT they could count on.

"LME is has an amazing team and have been great development partners on all our projects. They deliver on time and keep us updated frequently on what they are doing!!!"

Marlan Walker
Marlan Walker

"LME has proven to be an exceptionally reliable partner for us, consistently delivering high-quality results across a diverse range of projects. Joe is always offering helpful suggestions and making sure issues are resolved."

Shashi Narahari
Shashi Narahari

"When Joe assigned Ivan as our lead, we felt like we finally had IT solved. Ivan has been with us 24×7 and the team behind him makes sure nothing falls through the cracks."

David Schuelke
David Schuelke

"We’ve been using LME Services for our business IT support, and the experience has been fantastic. Their cybersecurity expertise, responsiveness, and ability to explain complex tech in plain English really set them apart."

Jason Bergen
Jason Bergen

"We are not IT savvy people and wanted the best equipment within our budget with the easiest set-up and usage possible, so we could focus our time on our legal clients. They’ve helped optimize our technology and simplify it down to something that is easy for us to use."

Lara Cleary
Lara Cleary

"I can’t say enough great things about LME Services. I’ve trusted them for years with my computer support needs. They are reliable, knowledgeable, and always willing to help."

Patty Lovelady
Patty Lovelady

"Thanks to LME Services’ efforts, our workflow issues are finally resolved. We’ve worked with other IT companies but they lacked the oversight we needed. Leon and his team collaborate seamlessly with us and make sure we know someone cares."

Travis Penfield
Travis Penfield

"They deliver on a wide-breadth of IT services and ensure everything works correctly. With the personal touch of a small team, LME communicates efficiently and is instantly responsive by email or phone."

George Dades
George Dades

"LME is has an amazing team and have been great development partners on all our projects. They deliver on time and keep us updated frequently on what they are doing!!!"

Marlan Walker
Marlan Walker

"LME has proven to be an exceptionally reliable partner for us, consistently delivering high-quality results across a diverse range of projects. Joe is always offering helpful suggestions and making sure issues are resolved."

Shashi Narahari
Shashi Narahari

"When Joe assigned Ivan as our lead, we felt like we finally had IT solved. Ivan has been with us 24×7 and the team behind him makes sure nothing falls through the cracks."

David Schuelke
David Schuelke

"We’ve been using LME Services for our business IT support, and the experience has been fantastic. Their cybersecurity expertise, responsiveness, and ability to explain complex tech in plain English really set them apart."

Jason Bergen
Jason Bergen

"We are not IT savvy people and wanted the best equipment within our budget with the easiest set-up and usage possible, so we could focus our time on our legal clients. They’ve helped optimize our technology and simplify it down to something that is easy for us to use."

Lara Cleary
Lara Cleary

"I can’t say enough great things about LME Services. I’ve trusted them for years with my computer support needs. They are reliable, knowledgeable, and always willing to help."

Patty Lovelady
Patty Lovelady

"Thanks to LME Services’ efforts, our workflow issues are finally resolved. We’ve worked with other IT companies but they lacked the oversight we needed. Leon and his team collaborate seamlessly with us and make sure we know someone cares."

Travis Penfield
Travis Penfield

"They deliver on a wide-breadth of IT services and ensure everything works correctly. With the personal touch of a small team, LME communicates efficiently and is instantly responsive by email or phone."

George Dades
George Dades

"LME is has an amazing team and have been great development partners on all our projects. They deliver on time and keep us updated frequently on what they are doing!!!"

Marlan Walker
Marlan Walker

"LME has proven to be an exceptionally reliable partner for us, consistently delivering high-quality results across a diverse range of projects. Joe is always offering helpful suggestions and making sure issues are resolved."

Shashi Narahari
Shashi Narahari

"When Joe assigned Ivan as our lead, we felt like we finally had IT solved. Ivan has been with us 24×7 and the team behind him makes sure nothing falls through the cracks."

David Schuelke
David Schuelke

"We’ve been using LME Services for our business IT support, and the experience has been fantastic. Their cybersecurity expertise, responsiveness, and ability to explain complex tech in plain English really set them apart."

Jason Bergen
Jason Bergen

"We are not IT savvy people and wanted the best equipment within our budget with the easiest set-up and usage possible, so we could focus our time on our legal clients. They’ve helped optimize our technology and simplify it down to something that is easy for us to use."

Lara Cleary
Lara Cleary

"I can’t say enough great things about LME Services. I’ve trusted them for years with my computer support needs. They are reliable, knowledgeable, and always willing to help."

Patty Lovelady
Patty Lovelady

"Thanks to LME Services’ efforts, our workflow issues are finally resolved. We’ve worked with other IT companies but they lacked the oversight we needed. Leon and his team collaborate seamlessly with us and make sure we know someone cares."

Travis Penfield
Travis Penfield

"They deliver on a wide-breadth of IT services and ensure everything works correctly. With the personal touch of a small team, LME communicates efficiently and is instantly responsive by email or phone."

George Dades
George Dades
The LME Difference

Why Choose LME Services?

Tired of waiting on hold for help that never comes? LME answers live, with flat pricing and the same team every time.

24/7 Human Support

Real technicians provide around-the-clock assistance when critical technology issues cannot wait.

Established Experience

Founded in 1994, LME brings decades of practical IT guidance to businesses.

Dedicated Team

Familiar technicians and assigned leads promote continuity, accountability, and clearer communication.

Security-First Coverage

Monitoring, detection, backup, and support work together to reduce operational technology risk.

Meet the LME Team

Reach experienced people who know your setup, not a new face each call. A family-run team keeps your support consistent.

Portrait of Joe Engelking, CEO of LME Services

Joe Engelking

CEO

Joe Engelking serves as CEO of LME Services, proudly carrying forward the standard of service excellence his father, Leon, established in 1994. Based at the company's Hoffman Estates headquarters, Joe leads new business development and client relationships across the Chicagoland area, ensuring every organization receives technology solutions tailored to their unique needs. As a second-generation leader, he blends decades of family expertise with a forward-thinking approach, championing the integration of AI and automation into client operations to improve efficiency and security. Joe is deeply committed to LME's mission of practical, plain-English technology guidance, working closely with small and mid-size businesses, law firms, and financial services companies. His leadership reflects a genuine dedication to keeping clients running, secure, and confident in their technology partner.

Portrait of Leon Engelking, Founder of LME Services

Leon Engelking

Founder

Leon Engelking is the Founder of LME Services, having launched the company in 1994 after a career at IBM during the early rise of Microsoft and personal computing. Recognizing an underserved population of business owners who needed dependable, practical IT support as internet adoption emerged, Leon built LME from the ground up to meet that need. Over more than three decades, he guided the company through major technology shifts, including ransomware growth, cloud computing adoption, and the transition to remote work. His vision established LME's family-run culture and its commitment to long-term client relationships throughout Chicagoland. Leon's legacy continues to shape the company's values of security-first operations and dedicated, personalized service for small and mid-size businesses across the region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the different types of IT support services?

IT support can include help desk troubleshooting, remote support, on-site assistance, network and server management, device maintenance, software and account administration, cloud support, cybersecurity, backup, disaster recovery, and strategic IT planning. A managed IT provider combines these functions into ongoing coverage, while reactive IT support addresses individual problems as they occur. The right mix depends on your systems, users, security needs, and tolerance for downtime.

What is L1, L2, L3, L4 support in IT?

Is your IT help desk available 24/7?

Can you support employees working remotely?

What is included in managed IT support?

How quickly can IT support resolve an issue?

Do you offer both monthly support plans and project-based work?

Can help desk support improve cybersecurity and backup readiness?

Have More IT Support Questions?

Speak with our team about reliable coverage for your business.

Areas We Serve

When a remote fix falls short, waiting days for a technician to show up isn't an option. Local technicians based in Hoffman Estates cover offices across Chicagoland.

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Awards and Recognition

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GoodFirms Best Company to Work With

Recognized by GoodFirms in 2023 for a client-first approach to IT support.

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UpCity Top IT Provider

Featured on UpCity among top-rated managed IT services providers in Chicago.

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Clutch Top Managed Service Provider Illinois 2024

Ranked by Clutch as a top managed service provider in Illinois for 2024.

Get Dependable IT Help, Any Time

Whether you have outgrown your IT or want a better provider, start here. Tell us your needs and we will map out coverage that fits.

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For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 847-496-5196. You can also send us a quick email at info@lmeservices.com.