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JC Licht True Value West Loop

Paint store · Chicago, IL · reviewed since 2015

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%79+50.2Reliability 28%78+22Replies to reviews 8%74+6.1Momentum penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 78Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.78SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#6 of 30 hardware storesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 83%
4.8 ★★★★★ 269 Google reviews · 24 photos
87%five-star reviews
4.74★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
3.3%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
78%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

JC Licht True Value West Loop at a glance

Customers frequently praise the store's knowledgeable staff for assisting with paint, wallpaper, and window treatments, noting that consultants provide helpful design advice and in-home services. The location is described as clean and well-stocked with quality hardware, offering a convenient alternative to larger chains. However, some reviewers report inconsistent service, citing instances of rude interactions, unhelpful assistance, and inaccurate online operating hours.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 269 reviews (87% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 269 Google reviews (190 with written comments, 6 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 78% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 26, 2026.
  • Service: Hardware Store serving Chicago, Illinois.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other hardware stores

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction79Reliability78Craft & service–Value–Momentum97Replies to reviews74Satisfaction: 79 (median 69)Reliability: 78 (median 77)Momentum: 97 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 74 (median 34)
This companyHardware Stores median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.JC Licht True Value West Loop: 79/100 on this factor. Category median: 69.B
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.JC Licht True Value West Loop: 78/100 on this factor. Category median: 77.B
78
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.JC Licht True Value West Loop: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
97
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.JC Licht True Value West Loop: 74/100 on this factor. Category median: 34.B
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Star ratings

269 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars23487%
  • 4 stars228%
  • 3 stars41%
  • 2 stars21%
  • 1 star73%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 190 written reviews

  • Praise19997%
  • Complaints73%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude9948%
  • Quality & results3617%
  • Speed & response2814%
  • Would recommend178%
  • Price & value115%
  • Communication94%
  • Honesty & trust63%

What customers talk about

We read 190 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Everyone I worked with was professional, responsive, and genuinely committed to making sure everything went smoothly.”
    “The African American working at 10 am on 4/19 is lazy, rude, and doesn't annunciate when he talks.”
  • “Exceptional Experience with JC Licht – From Design to Installation!”
    “Horrible customer service, three guys hanging out together I said excuse me can you help me and they were very rude and unhelpful told me go all the w…”
  • “She got what I was going for right away, made suggestions where it helped, and fine-tuned my picks into a palette that turned out even better than wha…”
  • “I am extremely pleased with my new window treatments and would highly recommend JC Licht to anyone looking for beautiful window treatments and outstan…”
  • “Wallpaper selection and ordering process was great, with very reasonable pricing.”
  • “Her communication and customer service were outstanding.”
  • “You can tell she genuinely cares about the outcome and wants your space to feel right for you.”

People customers mention

  • Mark 7 reviews
  • Carlassare 6 reviews
  • Tad 4 reviews
  • Meg 3 reviews
  • Moore 3 reviews
  • Lucy 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Taryn8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 days ago★★★★★

Great store! Clean, has everything you could need, and has great staff. I was helped by Linda and she was AMAZING!!!!!

ZsaLocal Guide · 12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Linda was amazing huge help! So glad this store is conveniently located here with a parking lot! Glad to know they have everything home depot has, pleasant shopping experience!

Adela1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Sheryl, the color designer at JC Licht West Loop, is the best. I came in with strong opinions and a pretty clear idea of what I wanted, and instead of steamrolling that or just nodding along, she actually worked with me. She got what I was going for right away, made suggestions where it helped, and fine-tuned my…

Kalman4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

The team at JC Licht in the West Loop was exceptional in providing an excellent sales experience. I sought them out to help me replace the blinds in my apartment. From Kelly at the store who helped with scheduling, to Mark who did an in-home visit, to Wally who did the install, the team couldn't have been more…

CharlieLocal Guide · 137 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 3 months ago★★★★★

If you live in the city and are working on a project, this is one of the best hardware stores to have nearby. They seem to have just about everything you need, whether you are picking up tools, hardware, paint, or supplies for a quick repair. The staff has always been knowledgeable and willing to help, which makes…

Customer photo from Charlie's reviewCustomer photo from Charlie's review
Kathy5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Sheryl K was absolutely fantastic helping me wall paper and guiding me on what to think about. Even expressing an opinion on what NOT to do which is possibly more important. Fantastic!

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 269 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Taryn Rodgers8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Taryn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great store! Clean, has everything you could need, and has great staff. I was helped by Linda and she was AMAZING!!!!!

Zsa O.Local Guide · 12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Zsa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Linda was amazing huge help! So glad this store is conveniently located here with a parking lot! Glad to know they have everything home depot has, pleasant shopping experience!

Jackie Hoskins10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jackie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Exceptional Experience with JC Licht – From Design to Installation! I had an exceptional experience working with JC Licht for my new window treatments, and I couldn’t be happier with the entire process from start to finish. Everyone I worked with was professional, responsive, and genuinely committed to making sure everything went smoothly. A special thank you to Emily B., my consultant, who was wonderful to work with. She took the time to truly understand the look and feel I was trying to achieve in my condo and was able to capture my vision perfectly. Her expertise, attention to detail, and ability to listen to what I wanted made the design process easy and enjoyable. The finished window treatments look beautiful and are exactly what I was hoping for. I also want to recognize Lisa in the main office, who went above and beyond to make the process as easy as possible. I needed several documents for my HOA, and Lisa was incredibly gracious and helpful in making sure I received everything I needed. She even went out to the loading dock herself to locate my window treatments and let me know how much each box weighed—such a thoughtful extra step that was very much appreciated! Lisa also called to remind me about Rob’s upcoming installation and made sure all of my questions were answered. Her communication and customer service were outstanding. And Rob, the installer, was fantastic. He was professional, efficient, and meticulous. He carefully took the measurements, removed my existing window treatments, and installed the new ones without any issues. The work was completed fairly quickly, everything was done properly, and he left absolutely no mess behind. It is rare to have such a consistently positive experience with every person involved in a project. Emily, Lisa, and Rob each played an important role in making this experience exceptional. Their professionalism, attention to detail, communication, and willingness to go the extra mile really stood out. I am extremely pleased with my new window treatments and would highly recommend JC Licht to anyone looking for beautiful window treatments and outstanding customer service. Five stars all around!

Sean GriggsLocal Guide · 37 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sean has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Had exactly what I wanted 5 ⭐

Adela K1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Adela has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Sheryl, the color designer at JC Licht West Loop, is the best. I came in with strong opinions and a pretty clear idea of what I wanted, and instead of steamrolling that or just nodding along, she actually worked with me. She got what I was going for right away, made suggestions where it helped, and fine-tuned my picks into a palette that turned out even better than what I had in my head. Great eye, easy to talk to, and no pressure at all. If you know what you want but want a pro to help you nail it, go see Sheryl. Highly recommend.

Kalman Fortoloczki4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kalman has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The team at JC Licht in the West Loop was exceptional in providing an excellent sales experience. I sought them out to help me replace the blinds in my apartment. From Kelly at the store who helped with scheduling, to Mark who did an in-home visit, to Wally who did the install, the team couldn't have been more professional, friendly and accommodating. I'm thrilled with my new blinds and the overall high quality service that I experienced. I'm never disappointed when I patronize this store.

Charlie “Coal22” BrownLocal Guide · 137 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Charlie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

If you live in the city and are working on a project, this is one of the best hardware stores to have nearby. They seem to have just about everything you need, whether you are picking up tools, hardware, paint, or supplies for a quick repair. The staff has always been knowledgeable and willing to help, which makes a big difference when you are trying to find something specific. One thing that always stands out to me is seeing how busy the paint department is early in the morning. Watching the crews loading paint orders onto trucks at five or six in the morning really shows how much this place supports contractors and businesses throughout the city. It is a well run operation and an easy recommendation.

Ann ShawLocal Guide · 193 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ann has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Huge hardware store.

David CollarLocal Guide · 80 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews David has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Good service

Kathy Walsh5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kathy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Sheryl K was absolutely fantastic helping me wall paper and guiding me on what to think about. Even expressing an opinion on what NOT to do which is possibly more important. Fantastic!

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