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Top-Rated Home builders in Des Plaines - Updated Nov 2026

A P Builder & General Contractor LLC
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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Customers say: Super punctual

"Our experience with AP Builder was great. Angelo was very knowledgeable and professional, keeping us informed every step of the way. This was a big important project for our home and I am extremely happy with how it came out! The cost was very reasonable and there were no surprises, everything was open and honest. I would definitely use them again and recommend to friends and family. Thank you AP!"
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Response time5 days
Response rate99%
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Icon Building Group
5.0(
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It was great to work with Icon Builders to building our dream home. They went out of their way to accommodate the completion of our home build in time for school. Their response times are great and the staff is truly personable. It was great working with Jenna, Natalia, Joe, Scott, Shawna and Charlie. I will recommend Icon to anyone looking to build a custom home."
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ELITE AND ELEVATED CONSTRUCTION LLC
4.3(
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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Credit card accepted

"We hired this company for a home addition and couldn’t be happier with the results. They were professional, reliable, and kept us updated throughout the whole project. The craftsmanship and attention to detail really show in the final product. Our new space looks amazing and blends perfectly with the rest of our home. I would definitely recommend them"
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Recommended by10%of homeowners
The Civic Architectural Group, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1974

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Welcome to The Civic Architectural Group, Inc. where you can Expect the exceptional\n … because this is what we expect of ourselves as architects, as \nhuman beings. We recognize that each and everyone of our clients are \nindividuals with individual desires and expectations. We are passionate \nabout our services with compassion for each client: their budgets, \npersonalities, lifestyles, or business cultures are important to us. \nWe speak the loudest in the room by listening\n

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JCB International
5.0(
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

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Customers say: Quick response

"JCB does excellent work, they are quality craftsmen. They do the work quickly but thoroughly. Jack is one of the most trustworthy person that I have found in the building/service industry. Jack will problem-solve and guide us as needed but never "up-sells" unnecessarily. And JCB is a full-service contractor. Recently, they painted, replaced all the rotting wood on the exterior of our house, among other things. In the past, they have replaced a wall damaged by a water leak, refinished our basement and painted the entire interior of our house. I trust them implicitly."
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+9

Response time1 day
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Law Ventures, Ltd.
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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With over 10 years of experience serving the Chicago area, Law Ventures, Ltd., is your solution for all your home improvement needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed! \n \n \n \n

Recommended by100%of homeowners
PJ Construction
4.9(
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We highly recommend PJ Construction and was very pleased with their work. We requested an estimate to finish off an area of our attic, make improvements to an attic bedroom space, and drywall and move some walls in our basement. Paul came to the house the very next morning and promptly e-mailed us a detailed estimate that allowed us to choose which work we wanted to complete. Pricing was very reasonable so we hired him to drywall part of the attic, rebuild a wall the separates the attic stairs, paint the attic bedroom, lay laminate in the attic bedroom, remove part of a wall in the basement, move a wall and build a new one in the basement, place thin drywall over some pine in the basement to finish off a room, and drywall basement stairs. The work took about 2 weeks to complete. Paul was good at communicating when he was able to start, and how things were progressing throughout the job. He and his worker were very clean. They put down tarps when walking or moving equipment in other parts of the house and cleaned up work spaces each evening. He is perfectionistic in the work. The drywall is smooth and flawless. The laminate was laid perfectly. The new framed landed is perfect and looks great. The paint was very well done. (A day after the last coat dried the worker noticed some unevenness in the ceiling paint and fixed it without being asked.) There is no evidence that there used to walls in the places were we requested he move them. A REALLY EXCELLENT JOB. We were BEYOND pleased and would hire them again in a heart beat. Beyond exceptional work Paul is courteous but task oriented. A perfect combination in my book. We love our new attic bedroom and basement playroom. THANKS!
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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41 North Builders
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

"John and 41 North is great to work with and very client-service oriented. His prices are fair, the estimates are detailed, his team's work is of high quality and he is very communicative. He did some remodeling work for us on our siding, deck and windows and we were very happy with the results. He also upgraded our electrical. We then re-engaged the next year to do our hardscape patio and back landscaping. When rain delayed our progress, he rushed the job to get it done in time for a party we were having. We intend to continue working with 41 North as we continue to upgrade our older Chicago home. I highly recommend this company."
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Home Building FAQs, answered by experts

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Framing is often the most expensive phase of building a house because it’s time-consuming and requires a lot of materials. It costs between $20,000 and $50,000 on average, depending on materials and labor costs. Before construction begins, it’s possible that purchasing land is the priciest step in the process. Some plots of land sell for $3,000, while others cost upwards of $150,000.

Start by researching local contractors with experience in cottage construction. Ask for references, check licensing and insurance, and review completed projects. Compare multiple bids, making sure each includes the same scope of work. A good contractor will communicate clearly, provide a detailed contract, and ensure all work meets code and safety standards.

The average build timeline for a home is between six and 12 months, with timelines pushing toward the upper end of that range if you’re creating a custom design or need a lot of land preparation before getting started. Hiring a general contractor or a custom homebuilder will help speed up the process, as you’ll see fewer delays between different parts of the build process getting done.

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