Oak Brook, Illinois is a town composed of residential subdivisions. These gorgeous, custom homes are classic in style and stately in appearance. They were built by the area’s local builders who are well-versed in the ins and outs of building for the specific communities and needs of Illinois residents.
We’ve compiled a list of the best custom home builders in Oak Brook, Illinois who can help homeowners build the homes they envision. These builders were chosen by our editorial team for their background, experience, and ability to build homes that fit perfectly into their communities.
Battaglia Homes
15 Salt Creek Lane, Ste 300, Hinsdale, IL 60521
Based in Hinsdale, Battaglia Homes is a luxury custom home builder serving the surrounding western suburbs of Chicago. The firm is renowned for being collaborative, working with each client to craft beautiful residences with timeless designs. The company is led by Carlo Battaglia, a builder with a keen eye for detail and the ability to transform client visions into well-made homes of distinction.
One example of the firm’s work is this luxury custom home in Hinsdale. The 3,600-square-foot home features an exterior of stone, brick, cedar, and stucco. The brick paver driveway leads up to a two-car garage which sits beside a covered front porch with bluestone flooring. Inside, the home includes five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms, enough to accommodate a growing family and their guests.
Oakley Home Builders
5216 Main Street, Unit A, Downers Grove, IL 60515
For Oakley Home Builders’ principals, Steve Sobkowiak and Ryan Dunham, and their in-house team of professionals, building in the same communities they live in gives them an edge over other custom home builders. The firm’s team is composed of an in-house architect, an interior designer, project managers, a service manager, and a permit coordinator, among others. And because most of the firm’s employees live in the towns the firm builds in, the staff is sure to know and understand the needs and specifications of homeowners for their homes. Oakley Home Builders can promise that, as a neighbor, it is fully invested in clients’ home projects.
This custom home in Downers Grove is a great example of the work the firm can accomplish. The Georgian Colonial-style home’s exterior features white clapboard siding, which complements the cottage style, double-hung windows and stately full-height shutters that dot the façade of the home. Inside, the home features a gorgeous and warm kitchen, serene bathrooms, a pretty mudroom, and an oversized family room and backyard—perfect for entertaining guests.
Hinsbrook Construction
794 S. Colfax, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Randy Hoekstra founded Hinsbrook Construction with the goal of providing new construction and home remodeling services to the communities of Elmhurst, Oak Brook, Hinsdale, Westmont, Burr Ridge, and Glen Ellyn. With Randy at the helm of the firm, clients can be assured of a hands-on approach and commitment to the client, even after the warranty has expired. Clients only need to approach Randy for any technical or maintenance concerns, and he will be ready to step in to assist with any issues or questions that crop up during the building process.
One example of the firm’s custom home work is this home in Chicago. With a solid stone exterior, the home exudes an air of grandiosity. It looks gracefully aged, complete with its turret, chimneys, and gabled roof. But inside, you will find all the modern amenities and inclusions. Some of these notable features include serene bathrooms, an indoor courtyard and spacious backyard with a playground, and perhaps most interesting of all, an indoor basketball court.
Platinum Builders, LLC
259 W. 61st Street, Westmont, IL 60559
Kevin Greaney and Tom Barr, co-owners of Platinum Builders, LLC were born and raised in Downers Grove. Kevin has been building custom homes since the 2000s; Tom is involved in property damage restoration. As local builders, Kevin and Tom know what it takes to build a home in Illinois communities. Their knowledge covers everything from careful siting to permitting, and they aim to take their forty years of experience in custom home building to all of Downers Grove, Westmont, Clarendon Hills, Naperville, Hinsdale, Burr Ridge, Elmhurst, and the rest of the Chicago Western Suburbs.
One example of the firm’s work on a residential project is this custom home in Downers Grove. Situated on a picturesque tree-lined street, the custom home includes four bedrooms and 3.5 baths, as well as a gourmet kitchen, a large master suite, a third-floor bonus room, an oversized garage and large outdoor living areas, both in the front and back of the home. Outside, there is a brick paver driveway and a cozy patio.
