Reliable IT Help Desk Services

IT help desk services that get employees back to work fast when technology fails. Our family-run team, in business since 1994, answers live with local technicians ready to help.

IT technician providing remote help desk support

Our IT Help Desk Services

Your growing team gets a full help desk without hiring in-house staff. We cover troubleshooting, monitoring, and managed IT support for everyday issues.

Remote IT Support

Connect with experienced technicians for remote troubleshooting, systems assistance, software management, and rapid resolution of everyday technology issues.

24/7 Help Desk

Receive instant technician access around the clock for technical questions, system problems, and support needs that could disrupt business operations.

On-Site Support

When remote assistance is not enough, technicians can provide on-site support for hardware, network infrastructure, maintenance, and more complex technical issues.

Remote Monitoring

Proactive monitoring helps identify system problems and threats early, allowing technicians to respond before issues create unnecessary business disruption.

Systems Troubleshooting

Get assistance with network infrastructure, hardware maintenance, software management, system performance, and troubleshooting across your business environment.

User Training

Plain-English guidance and user training help employees work more confidently with business systems, software, and technology processes.

Responsive Technical Guidance

Support That Keeps Business Moving

Closed tickets that reopen next week mean your help desk is patching, not fixing. Technicians solve network, hardware, and software issues for good, backed by 24/7 human support.

Technician helping a business resolve an IT issue
Trusted By Businesses

Client Success Stories

See how businesses left frustrating help desks behind and got steady support. Their stories show less disruption and more confidence in their technology.

"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?

Tired of explaining the same problem to a different person every call? LME gives you a familiar team, live answers, and no surprise line items.

24/7 Access

Reach human technicians around the clock when technical problems threaten productivity or business continuity.

Family Run

Work with a second-generation provider built around continuity, accountability, and long-term client relationships.

Local Expertise

Receive support shaped by more than three decades serving small and mid-size Chicagoland businesses.

Plain English

Understand your technology options through practical guidance without unnecessary complexity or confusing jargon.

Meet The LME Services Team

Long explanations to an unfamiliar tech delay every fix. The same experienced technicians pick up when your team calls, so help starts right away.

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 is in IT services?

IT services can include help desk support, remote troubleshooting, network and hardware assistance, software management, systems monitoring, cybersecurity, backup and disaster recovery, cloud administration, user training, and technology projects. LME Services brings these capabilities together to help businesses keep systems available, address technical problems, improve security, and receive practical guidance without maintaining every IT function internally.

What does an IT help desk support?

Is IT help desk support available 24/7?

What is the difference between remote and on-site IT support?

Can an IT help desk support Microsoft 365 and cloud systems?

How does proactive IT monitoring help a business?

Can IT help desk services include cybersecurity support?

How can a business get started with IT help desk services?

Still Have IT Support Questions?

Talk with experienced technicians about your business technology needs.

Areas We Serve

Some tickets need a person at the desk, not a vendor who can only remote in. We support businesses on-site across Chicagoland, including Hoffman Estates and Elk Grove Village.

Chicagoland

Service Area

24/7 Support

Availability

Hoffman Estates

Headquarters

Do We Serve Your Area?

Ask about help desk availability for your business location.

Trusted & Established

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 Reliable IT Help Desk Support

Done with ad hoc fixes and help desks that keep you waiting? Tell us your needs and connect with experienced technicians.

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.