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DESIGNFirst Builders

Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodel,

About us

Founded in 2006, Design First Builders is a premier home remodeling company in the Chicagoland area. With many years of experience and the industry’s top professionals, we are a one-stop-shop solution for all your home remodeling needs. We are a growing company reaching milestones every year. We specialize in Home Additions, Kitchen and Bathroom Remodels, Basement Remodels, Custom Home Design and Build & Custom Cabinetry. Located in Itasca puts us right in your backyard whether you’re a city dweller or live in the suburbs. Design First Builders is your builder for quality, affordable, and unique design-build projects. Call today to schedule your FREE in-home consultation, 630-250-7777.

Business highlights

Se habla espanol
24 years of experience

Services we offer

Basement Finishing or Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Custom Home Building, Space Reconfiguration, Full Floor and Room Additions, Multi Room Renovation, Kitchen Remodeling

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.913 Reviews
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Stephen S.
Nov 2024
4.0
Kitchen Remodel
We now have a beautiful kitchen. This price tag was on the high end, but that may have been due to either the high price of lumber at the time (Canadian wildfires) or the customer cabinetry that we needed or both. There were a few instances where I was glad we were on sight as I don’t know if the errors we saw would have been caught prior to them being installed. The upfront design and visualization is top notch, as is the quality of the material. The labor used to install was three star at best.

Leslie H.
Mar 2024
5.0
Major Renovation Multiple Room Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
They took care of everything but painting. I was in great hands from start to finish.

Walt G.
Jul 2023
5.0
Google Review
I initially contacted Design First a few years ago to build a new addition to our church. They were very professional and provided assurances that no other company did. The project ended with an absolutely beautiful addition that everyone loved! Throughout the process, DF kept all of their promises and the service was absolutely excellent!! Since then, I hired them to replace a master bath and again…the service from start to finish was all we could hope for and more! Final thoughts…DF will honor their commitments and you will have peace if mind!!! Walt G.

Victoria M.
Mar 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Our home burnt down they designed and built new home we love love. There team is wonderful very professional they feel like family Justin and Jacup were a tremendous help as custom home builders you should check the out if your building.

Sergio M.
Mar 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Outstanding service, high sense of urgency and moved quickly on my project. Love their design capabilities, flexibility and careful attention to detail. Great project management tool -- shows you how funds are spent in very clear detail. No room for error or guessing. Very helpful in helping me get project back no budget due to unexpected situations that arose and completely out of our control. I highly recommend Design First -- what a great decision to hire them for my project!!

Chantel T.
Feb 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Design First was professional from beginning to end. The quality is undeniable and I am completely elated with my new master bathroom. They literally made my dream come true, I would use them again and again.

Theresa O.
May 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$90,000
Design First has done several projects for us over the past few years! We would not use anyone else!!! We could not be happier with the work they do! Very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable from beginning to end of project!
Response from DESIGNFirst Builders

"Hi Theresa,Thank you so much for the feedback, it has been a pleasure working on your projects over the years."


Aila K.
Apr 2020
5.0
Addition to Existing Structure Building Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40,000
This all got started right before the pandemic was upon us. The crews worked throughout, keeping social distancing and being super safe. I want to express how wonderful Luke, my project manager kept everything moving. Other shout outs go to Sergi the plumber and Stanley the carpenter. Don't get me wrong, ALL the guys were professional, courteous, and highly skilled. I would recommend or use Designfirst again at any time.
Response from DESIGNFirst Builders

"Hi Aila,Thank you so much for the feedback! We hope you and your family enjoy your addition."


Steven B.
Apr 2020
5.0
Addition to Existing Structure Building Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80,000
We received multiple estimates, and decided to go with DesignFirst Builders for numerous reasons. Promptness, Showroom, the amount of different types of cabinets, counters, tiles, flooring and more. They also had numerous prices and quality from low to high depending on the cost of the addition to which build. From the start to finish of the project we dealt with multiple architects, designer's and project managers. Anytime we called or left a voice message we were contacted within the hour. Lastly I want to give a shout out to our project manager, ( Rick Divito ). Rick went above and beyond from the begining to the finish of our addition to make sure everything was perfect. If you want your project to be perfect I highly recommend using Designfirst Builders. They are the best !
Response from DESIGNFirst Builders

"Hi Steven,We appreciate your kind words and we hope you and your family are enjoying the addition."


Steven&Roberta B.
Feb 2020
5.0
Addition to Existing Structure Building Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were all very professional, all tradesmen cleaned up every day when finished. All questions where answered in a way we were able to understand. Always on time and if there was a delay we were informed in a timely fashion.
Response from DESIGNFirst Builders

"Hi Steve,Thank you for the kind words, we enjoyed creating your addition project!"


Justyna M.
Nov 2019
5.0
Addition to Existing Structure Building Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Give Design First a call and do not think twice. They do everything from start to finish and made sure I did not have to worry about a thing. The best part is, I got to see a 3D colored rendering of what the potential project was like, anything and everything I wanted and needed, they made sure to include and were quick to make any changes to suit my desires! I will definitely hire them for my kitchen remodel this spring!
Response from DESIGNFirst Builders

"Thank you so much for the kind words, Justyna! We strive to do the best for our clients."


George L.
Oct 2019
5.0
Addition to Existing Structure Building Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
From start to finish they cared about how we felt and did their best to keep us in the loop as to the next step in the process
Response from DESIGNFirst Builders

"Thank you so much for the kind words, George! We strive to do the best for our clients!"


John P.
Jun 2017
5.0
Addition to Existing Structure Building Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
So far, so good. About 40 - 50% done with the project. On schedule. The workers are polite, professional, and do great work.
Response from DESIGNFirst Builders

"Thank you so much John, we are happy to be working with you and appreciate your kind words. We strive for the best for all of our clients!"

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FAQ

DESIGNFirst Builders is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed
DESIGNFirst Builders accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, DESIGNFirst Builders offers free project estimates.
No, DESIGNFirst Builders does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, DESIGNFirst Builders does not offer a senior discount.
No, DESIGNFirst Builders does not offer emergency services.
Yes, DESIGNFirst Builders offers warranties.

Contact Information

1201 Norwood Avenue, Itasca, IL 60423

Service Hours

Sunday:Closed
Monday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
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