IT support minutes from the Woodfield corridor.
Headquartered next door in Hoffman Estates — a fast on-site visit is never a big ask.
Managed IT in Schaumburg, answered directly
By Joe Engelking, CEO. Updated October 2026.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Provider | LME Services, a family-owned managed IT and cybersecurity company |
| Founded | 1994, by Leon Engelking (formerly of IBM) |
| CEO | Joe Engelking |
| Headquarters | 1265 Freeman Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 |
| Phone | 847-496-5196 |
| Local presence | Served from our Hoffman Estates office. Schaumburg clients include Kelley, Kelley & Kelley, Robert Kaplan Law, and Trickster Cultural Center |
| Services | Managed IT, cybersecurity, backup and disaster recovery, business phone systems, compliance support (HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO) |
| Support | 24/7 monitoring, remote help, and on-site support when needed |
| Google rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 30 reviews |
| Agreement | One-year agreement with a 90-day opt-out |
| First step | Free assessment |
What does managed IT cost for a Schaumburg business?
We price managed IT as a flat monthly plan based on your people, devices, and what you need to protect, so there is no one-size price. After a short discovery call we send a quote the same day. There are no surprise line items. Service runs on a one-year agreement with a 90-day opt-out.
How close are you to Schaumburg businesses?
Our headquarters in Hoffman Estates is minutes from Schaumburg, including the Woodfield and Golf Road corridors. That makes an on-site visit a quick drive, not a scheduling headache. We offer same-day on-site support when needed, and many issues are handled remotely first.
Why does response time matter more for Schaumburg businesses?
The retail, hospitality, and office corridor around Woodfield runs at a fast pace, so an hour of downtime costs more here than in a quiet office. Quick remote response, monitoring that catches problems early, and a team nearby keep a small issue from turning into a lost day.
Can we switch IT providers in Schaumburg without downtime?
Yes, with a planned transition. We build and test the new environment alongside your existing one, confirm you own your accounts, and cut over on a planned date. Most transitions take two to four weeks from kickoff to cutover, depending on your environment and how much documentation your current provider shares.
| Topic | LME Services | Distant or remote-only provider |
|---|---|---|
| Distance to the Woodfield corridor | Minutes from our Hoffman Estates office | Often a long drive |
| On-site help | Same-day on-site support when needed | Dispatched from far away, or remote only |
| Who answers | A local team, not a call center | Often a call center or ticket queue |
| Pricing | Flat, predictable monthly plan | Often hourly or per-ticket billing |
| Security and backups | Included in the plan | Often sold as extras |
| Contract | One-year agreement, 90-day opt-out | Often a multi-year term |
Who we support in Schaumburg
Two law firms in Schaumburg rely on us for their IT: Kelley, Kelley & Kelley and Robert Kaplan Law. Law firms need confidentiality, reliable systems around deadlines, and security they can document, which is the kind of IT we build.
Close enough to matter.
Minutes away
A few minutes from our headquarters means on-site help is a quick drive, not a scheduling headache.
Proactive IT support
Monitoring and maintenance that catches problems before they cost you a day of productivity.
Security built in
Cybersecurity, backup, and compliance support built into every plan from day one.
Coverage for Schaumburg businesses.
Local doesn’t mean far.
We’re headquartered just down the road in Hoffman Estates, which means Schaumburg businesses get the responsiveness of a local IT team without sacrificing the depth of support a bigger company would expect.
Down the road, not down the interstate.
Schaumburg runs fast — Woodfield, the convention center, a dense retail and office corridor. Downtime here costs more, so response time matters more.
Trusted by local businesses.
Kelley, Kelley & Kelley and the Trickster Cultural Center both turned to us when their previous IT setup couldn't keep pace with a growing Schaumburg operation — we've kept their systems running and their teams supported ever since.
Real businesses, real relationships.
“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.”
“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.”
Common questions
Minutes away — we’re headquartered in neighboring Hoffman Estates, so on-site visits are quick.
Yes — Schaumburg’s business corridor, including the area around Woodfield, is one of our core service areas.
Network buildout, systems monitoring, backup and disaster recovery, user training, and 24/7 support — all under one flat plan.
It is a one-year agreement with a 90-day opt-out. You stay because it’s working, not because you’re locked in.