History

Our Story

In March of 1982, a pickup truck, a borrowed trailer, and an idea, created the foundations for what would become Krügel Cobbles, Inc.That idea was to provide clients with a beautiful finished product, while at the same time delivering a personalized service experience with tremendous attention to detail.

Since that time the company has grown to employ nearly 50 individuals, installing over 150 hardscape projects annually, in the greater Chicagoland Area, particularly in the North Shore Suburbs. Krügel Cobbles, Inc. is a family owned and operated company, founded by “Hans” Patrick Hirsch & his late wife Jeri Hirsch. 

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Their son Jon has been with the company since 1995 and now serves as the company’s President. To them, creating a tight knit relationship was key to company culture, & remains the same relationship that we strive to cultivate with our staff & clients to this day.

Unlike others, we are not so interested in bigger and faster, but rather the attention to detail that allows us to do better. Krügel Cobbles Inc. employees are a perfect reflection of this philosophy, resulting in satisfied clients and award-winning hardscape installations.

Our Mission

To present clients a beautiful finished product of the highest quality while providing tremendous personal attention and service with the utmost honesty, integrity and respect. This philosophy applies to all our dealings with employees, vendors and above all, our clients; it has guided the company to strive to always be better.

Founder

Meet Our Founder

After serving two tours of duty in Vietnam, Hans was stationed in Germany for 3 ½ years. During his time in Europe, he fell in love with the beautifully installed driveways consisting of brick, concrete pavers & natural cobblestones.


Upon his return to the United States Hans was stationed in Fort Sheridan where he would drive past the stunning homes on Green Bay Road everyday. He had a nagging feeling that something was missing, as all he would see were these “unattractive blacktop driveways.” Upon his retirement from the Army in 1982, Hans & his wife Jeri, set out to start Krügel Cobbles, Inc. Where their first year in business would be spent installing projects in the Tangley Oaks subdivision of Lake Bluff.

Now nearly 42 years later, as the company transitions over to the next generation. Hans is most proud of his son for continuing the legacy and upholding the core values on which the company was founded upon.

Honesty, Integrity, & Respect.

 

Philosophy

Our Founding Principle

“What has not changed from day one is the underlying philosophy of honesty, integrity, and respect. These principles apply to all of our activities and guide our dealings with our employees, our vendors, and most important, our clients. Strict adherence to these principles has been the key to our success.”

– Hans Hirsch

Our Community Involvement

We are part of your neighborhood through our continuing support of local organizations.

Our Community Involvement

We are part of your neighborhood through our continuing support of local organizations.

Our Founding Principle

“What has not changed from day one is the underlying philosophy of honesty, integrity, and respect. These principles apply to all of our activities and guide our dealings with our employees, our vendors, and most important, our clients. Strict adherence to these principles has been the key to our success.”

– Hans Hirsch