Business Phone Systems and Installation Services

Business phone systems and installation services that replace dropped calls and aging hardware. Family-run since 1994, LME's local technicians handle setup, training, and 24/7 support.

Technician installing a modern business phone system

Our Business Phone System Services

Outgrown your old phone system? Get installation, migration, configuration, training, and support in one plan.

VoIP Phone Services

Modernize business communications with VoIP phone systems, network and infrastructure management, systems monitoring, phone setup, migrations, soft phones, desktop phones, and ongoing support.

Phone System Installation

LME Services installs and configures business phone systems, connecting desktop phones and soft phones while helping organizations transition away from legacy hardware with minimal disruption.

Phone System Support

Receive ongoing management, troubleshooting, monitoring, and user assistance from a technical team that also supports your broader IT environment and provides 24/7 support.

Connected Business Communications

Connect Your Business With Confidence

Dropped calls and a phone system only one employee knows how to fix are daily headaches. From VoIP migration to desk phone setup, one Chicagoland team handles it.

Business team using VoIP phones in an office
Trusted By Businesses

Client Success Stories

See how growing businesses swapped legacy phones for systems that just work. Teams stay connected, productive, and easy to reach.

"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 Services Difference

Why Choose LME Services?

No more chasing one vendor for phones and another for IT. LME answers live, prices plainly, and handles both under one roof.

Local Expertise

Based in Hoffman Estates, LME supports businesses throughout Chicagoland with familiar, responsive technical guidance.

Unified Support

Phone systems are supported alongside IT, cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure services by one dedicated team.

24/7 Support

Round-the-clock human support helps address phone and technology issues when your business needs assistance.

Plain-English Guidance

LME explains technology clearly, helping Chicagoland business owners make confident communications decisions.

Meet The LME Services Team

Experienced people who know your phones and network, not a ticket queue. A family-run team with clear guidance and dependable follow-through.

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 business phone systems and VoIP services?

Business phone systems provide the calling tools organizations use to communicate with customers, partners, and employees. VoIP services carry calls through internet-connected infrastructure rather than relying only on traditional phone hardware. LME Services supports phone system migrations, desktop phone and soft phone setup, network management, user training, monitoring, and ongoing support for businesses modernizing workplace communications.

Can LME Services help migrate our existing phone system?

What is included with business phone installation?

Does LME Services support soft phones?

Can you support our business phone system after installation?

How much do VoIP phone services cost?

Can phone installation be coordinated with our other IT services?

Which locations does LME Services serve for phone services?

Ready To Modernize Your Phone System?

Talk with LME Services about installation, migration, and ongoing business phone support.

Business Phone Service Areas

A phone vendor that ships hardware and leaves you to install it isn't much help. Local technicians from Hoffman Estates install and service phone systems on-site across Chicagoland.

Chicagoland

Primary Region

24/7 Support

Support Access

Hoffman Estates

Local Office

Do We Serve Your Business Area?

Confirm local availability and discuss your phone system requirements with our team.

Trusted By Clients

Awards and Recognition

GoodFirms Best Company to Work With badge

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.

Upgrade Your Business Phone System

Ready to ditch legacy phones or a provider that never calls back? Tell us about your users and goals, and we will recommend a practical next step.

Contact Us Today

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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.