DESIGNFirst Builders

basement contractor, home remodeling contractor, room remodeling

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

24 years of trusted experience
Se Habla Español

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

CreditCard

Reviews

4.912 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
100%
4
8%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
responsiveness
5.0
Showing 1-12 of 12 reviews

Stephen S.
11/2024
4.0
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.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
responsiveness
5.0


Leslie H.
03/2024
5.0
They took care of everything but painting. I was in great hands from start to finish.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Victoria M.
03/2021
5.0
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.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sergio M.
03/2021
5.0
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!!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Chantel T.
02/2021
5.0
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.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Theresa O.
05/2020
5.0
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!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$90,000

aila k.
04/2020
5.0
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.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$40,000

Steven B.
04/2020
5.0
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 !

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$80,000

Steven&Roberta B.
02/2020
5.0
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.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Justyna M.
11/2019
5.0
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!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

George L.
10/2019
5.0
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

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

John P.
06/2017
5.0
So far, so good. About 40 - 50% done with the project. On schedule. The workers are polite, professional, and do great work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

    Contact information

    1201 Norwood Avenue, Itasca, IL 60423

    http://designfirstbuilders.com

    Service hours

    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

    Service Categories

    basement contractor,
    home remodeling contractor,
    room remodeling

    FAQ

    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

    http://designfirstbuilders.com

    Service hours

    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