Moser Tower and the Millennium Carillon can be found in Naperville. It is one of the world’s four largest carillons. Naperville also has an extensive network of parks and forest preserves, including Centennial Beach. The suburb is one of the top ten locations to live in the Midwest, thanks to a low crime rate, good schools, and a wide variety of recreational possibilities.
Our team has compiled a list of the best custom home builders in Naperville for potential homeowners and residents. The companies below were chosen after comprehensive research into each company’s history, portfolio quality, accolades, industry certifications, and the feedback they’ve received from former clients.
Orren Pickell Building Group
444 Skokie Boulevard, Wilmette, IL 60091
Orren Pickell Building Group oversees all aspects of bespoke home construction and remodeling for clients in Chicagoland, Southern Wisconsin, and Harbor Country, Michigan. With nearly 50 years in the industry, the company has built a reputation for exceptional value, artistry, and service. Its estimates, design, construction, home improvements, and cabinetry expertise give homeowners the peace of mind they need for all phases of their new home, renovation, or maintenance projects.
Orren Pickell has over 48 years of practice and the tools and knowledge to guide its clients through every step of custom building or renovation—and does so on schedule and on budget. In their years of inventive processes and exacting attention to detail, founder Orren Pickell’s name has become synonymous with great design and superb craftsmanship. He works alongside Lisa Pickell, who joined the company in 2004 as a renovation division manager, rose to the position of chief operating officer in 2010, and was named president in 2017.
Among the many awards the firm has received over its years in the business are the 22nd Century Media “Best Home Builder” by North Shore Choice Awards (2019) and Modern Luxury Interiors Chicago Best Custom Builder for a Traditional Home (2019).
For more information, you can visit their Naperville page here.
Redstart Construction Inc.
109 W Jefferson Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540
Launched in 2005 by Chad Mease, Redstart Construction is an award-winning, full-service home remodeling contractor specializing in room additions, kitchens, bathrooms, basement finishing, first-floor master suites, and custom homes. Serving Naperville and the surrounding area, the firm is a member of the Northern Illinois Home Builders Association (NIHBA), the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Greater Chicagoland. The firm is also accredited by the Better Business Bureau.
Founder Chad Mease graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management. After spearheading high-end, multi-million dollar construction developments for many years, he decided to come back home to serve his community. The company’s work has been featured in multiple publications under his supervision, including Naperville Magazine and Professional Remodeler.
Aspen Creek Partners Inc.
1045 Royal Bombay Court, Naperville, IL 60563
Aspen Creek Partners is the top residential design-build firm in Naperville, specializing in new custom homes in DuPage, Kendall, and Kane Counties. The company creates truly unique, one-of-a-kind homes. Each Aspen Creek home is custom-built to the client’s preferences and tastes.
As an attorney by training, President Herb Getz spent 20 years as an executive with a big multinational service organization directing large mergers and acquisitions, financing, and industrial and commercial facility development projects. He has over 25 years of background in real estate acquisition and development as a partner in a Northwest Illinois real estate development firm.
Principal owner Cory Smith has over 30 years of experience in residential and commercial design and construction. His work has been featured in Naperville Magazine, Better Homes and Gardens, Houzz, and West Suburban Living.
Crimson Design & Construction
528 W 5th Avenue, Naperville, IL 60563
The remodeling design-build process at Crimson Design & Construction combines expert architectural design with a systematic, structured approach to the construction process. Crimson handles design and construction, providing clients with continuity of service. The firm’s integration of design and construction saves time and money and forms a partnership with the client throughout the home remodeling or expansion process. Crimson’s objective: a tailored approach that gives clients a unique experience, with great design, superb artistry, and outstanding customer service.
With offices in Naperville and Deerfield, as well as projects all around Chicagoland, Crimson currently operates under the oversight of owner and founder Glenn Zagon. He has a bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master of Architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Mr. Zagon was also recognized by the Chicago Association of Subcontractors and Affiliates as the Project Manager of the Year, the ASA’s highest honor for a construction manager.
Kure Construction Inc.
25111 Ramm Drive #5, Naperville, IL 60564
Kure Construction, established in 2007, is a group of compassionate, creative experts, experienced artisans, and interior designers who put their heart and soul into every project. The firm has been specializing in custom houses, expansions, and remodels for clients in Chicagoland, Naperville, and Elmhurst. The firm’s attention to detail and its emphasis on clear communication with clients sets it apart from the competition.
The sky’s the limit with Kure Construction’s comprehensive solutions for every home. The firm has experience working on a wide range of custom homes thanks to Ryan Kure’s leadership and his seasoned team. Kure Construction makes the process easy by guiding clients through each step of the process and providing expert service whenever needed.
Tranquility Builders
10119 Clow Creek Road, Suite A, Plainfield, IL 60585
Tranquility Builders is a highly preferred general contractor that has been serving Naperville and Chicagoland for over 15 years. Tranquility Builders is a family-owned and operated custom home builder as well as a new construction, remodeling, and general renovation contractor.
This business offers a variety of construction services, including kitchen, bathroom, and basement remodeling services, new construction, countertops, cabinets, plumbing fixtures, flooring contracting, painting contracting, drywall contracting, wall and ceiling texturing, design, project management, construction management, stairs, and more.
Tranquility Builders is led by Beverly Totsch and James Totsch and prides itself on honesty, integrity, and dedication to its clients’ projects. From the design stage to planning and construction through completion, the team is there to assist with every detail down to material selections.
Siena Custom Builders, Inc
409 Bayberry Lane, Naperville, IL 60563
Over the past 18 years, Siena Custom Builders has gradually become one of the most renowned and well-respected developers in the area. Its homes can be in magazines and newspapers, and even graced the cover of a national magazine. Siena’s signature is a relaxed, family-friendly style with sleek touches customized by its homeowners.
Owner Darin Grubisic has been a key player in the home building industry for over 30 years. Under his leadership and supervision, the firm holds affiliations with the Northern Illinois Home Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders. Siena Custom Builders’ work can be found in The Chicago Tribune, Western Suburban Living, Naperville Magazine, Midwest Home Chicago, Chicago Luxury Tours, and Live Downtown Naperville Tours.
Matthies Builders Inc.
4417 Downers Drive, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Matthies Builders is a general contracting company with more than 20 years of experience that has developed over 100 custom homes in the western suburbs of Chicago. The firm has been specializing in new construction, remodels, and design consultation since its founding in 1997. This family-owned business is led by David Matthies and his wife, Joanna. Matthies Builders is a boutique builder focusing on constructing only a few homes per year. This focus allows the team to remain dedicated to serving its clients’ individual needs while crafting beautifully appointed residences.
Mr. Matthies was named the 2009 Downers Grove Chamber of Commerce Young Business Professional of the Year. He also served on the Village of Downers Grove’s Architectural Design Review Board, and he has been involved with the Affordable Housing Ad Hoc Committee.
Oakley Home Builders Inc
5216 Main Street, Unit A, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Oakley Home Builders is a design-build firm delivering over 200 custom homes across Chicago’s western suburbs, along the coast of Lake Michigan, and in the heart of Naples, Florida. Oakley’s differentiated process focuses on building a high quality home on-time and on-budget with a process clients enjoy.
The company operates under the co-ownership of Steve Sobkowiak and Ryan Dunham. Ryan earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the Illinois State University School of Business before embarking on a consulting career with multiple Fortune 500 companies. Steve attended the University of Iowa after graduating from Montini Catholic High School, where he double majored in marketing and human resources.
Skycrest Homes, LLC
26303 W Merton Road, Barrington, IL 60010
Skycrest Homes was founded in 2010 to build high-quality, luxury custom homes in the Chicago suburbs exceeding client expectations with cutting edge design, energy efficiency, and advanced construction techniques/materials. Dan Beniek established Skycrest Homes as he saw an opportunity to provide beautiful custom homes in underserved areas.
Beniek is a licensed real estate agent in Illinois and graduated from the University of Arizona. Skycrest Homes is affiliated with the Northern Illinois Home Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders. The firm serves clients throughout the Chicago suburbs like the Naperville, Barrington, Hinsdale, and Palatine communities.
BrightLeaf Homes
15 Spinning Wheel Road, Suite 124, Hinsdale, IL, 60521
BrightLeaf Homes was formed in 2008 by Scott Sanders, who has always wanted to be a builder. Scott grew concerned with the detrimental impact this approach to homebuilding was having not only on the environment but also on the people who would be living in the homes he created.
Scott, a longtime sustainability advocate, decided that if he truly wanted to create the sustainable housing he need to see in the world, he would have to do it his way. BrightLeaf was founded on the principle of designing and developing better houses that last longer, use less energy, and nurture those who live in them through the careful application of building science.
Scott brought on brothers Rick and Alex Thompson, who had been successfully running their own green construction company to strengthen his one-person army with their joint construction, building science, and real estate skills. A few years after BrightLeaf’s founding, the team was featured together on an episode of DIY’s ‘Kitchen Crashers.
S&G Custom Homes and Remodeling
25930 Prairie Hill Lane, Plainfield, IL 60585
S&G Custom Homes and Remodeling is a total home remodeling and restoration services provider. The firm can remodel a home, do a bathroom makeover or customize a kitchen, and bring its clients’ dreams to life. Under Guy Manna’s leadership, excellent customer service and attention to detail are the foundation of the business. S&G understands that its success is only as good as its last referral.
Featured here is the firm’s work on a custom home in Baybrook. It has a gorgeous entrance, generous foyer, a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, and a master en suite. The entire space was designed to be flooded with light thanks to open sightlines. The client attests to the firm’s use of high-quality products and its professional tradespeople.
Shamrock Custom Builders
31 Oakwood Drive, Naperville, IL 60540
Shamrock Custom Builders has been developing homes since 2002, specializing in custom homes, additions, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, and commercial construction for its clients in Naperville, Illinois, and all of DuPage County. The firm has built its reputation by constructing homes and renovations with high quality and expertise.
Shamrock Custom Builders understands that its customers expect a quality product, transparency, integrity, open dialogue, customizable home designs, and respect for the customer’s time and money. Shamrock Custom Builders has performed projects ranging from minor modifications to significant additions and new homes. The firm’s team is confident that its clients will be pleased by Shamrock’s utmost precision and dedication to the project. There may be larger corporations, but the Shamrock team cares just as much about the client’s family and home as they do.
Cypress Hill Development
1121 Warren Avenue, Suite 220, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Cypress Hill Development has been developing custom homes and serving clients in the western suburbs of Chicago for over 15 years. Based in Downers Grove, Illinois, the firm is a local family-owned and operated home builder that takes great pride in its work. The firm is one of the premier custom home builders in DuPage County.
Established by owner and president Dan Buie in 2003, Cypress Hill Development started with a home building team with almost 25 years of joint real estate, construction, and corporate finance background. Having now built over 40 new luxury custom homes, the firm’s experience and expertise in the design-build process enable them to help clients take hold of their home-building dreams and make them a reality.
CL Design Build
7501 Rose Hill Court, Yorkville, IL 60560
CL Design-Build is a home builder and general contractor that provides its clients with in-house architectural and interior design services. The firm has been a premium and bespoke home builder since 2000, specializing in Energy Star and Green Building.
An in-house team of architects, interior designers, and construction managers works on a project from start to finish, ensuring that every element envisioned by the architects and designers is precisely realized in the home being built. CL Design-Build takes satisfaction in being known for beautiful, energy-efficient houses and for its dedication to its clients.
The featured project is the Modern Bohemian version of the Farmhouse. It features a modern charm blending contemporary elements with Bohemian decor. This style, although modern, retains an farmhouse and relaxed vibe. The dramatic kitchen is framed by neutral walls and floors. This charismatic home has today’s desired open concept plan; it feels and lives larger than it is thanks to no wasted space.
