--- title: "Phillippe Builders — Home Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/phillippe-builders-pfvwus-pf~1577246332 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1577246332.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Phillippe Builders" category: ["Home Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/8aa3171f00a1372d_7304-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "3500 Union Avenue, Steger, Illinois 60475, United States" latitude: 41.4686 longitude: -87.6386 phone: "(708) 756-0860" website: http://www.phillippebuilders.com rating: 5 review_count: 5 followers: 38 last_updated: 2026-09-20 --- # Phillippe Builders Original Houzz profile: [Phillippe Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/phillippe-builders-pfvwus-pf~1577246332) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Home Builders - **Location:** Steger, IL - **Serves:** Lansing, Frankfort, Homewood, Flossmoor, Frankfort Square, Crete, Orland Hills, Monee, Olympia Fields, Beecher, Peotone, Cedar Lake, Dyer, Munster, Saint John, Schererville, St John - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 500 Ideabook Saves Phillippe Builders is a time-tested and trusted builder of quality, energy efficient, custom homes in Northwest Indiana and South Suburban Chicago. Phillippe Builders has proudly served our neighbors for more than fifty five years as a leading Northwest Indiana builder of custom stick-built homes, maintenance-free homes, planned residential communities, and commercial real estate. Owned and operated since 1959, Phillippe Builders has maintained a steadfast tradition of craftsmanship for three generations. Because our family is part of the community, we know the homes we build are much more than lumber and bricks. They are the places where we raise our children, celebrate holidays, enjoy simple pleasures, entertain our friends, and make memories of everyday life. For this reason, our entire organization is dedicated to crafting beautiful homes that are unique to each customer. Phillippe Builders is rooted in the traditional values of the American Midwest: integrity, commitment, and community. We believe that the principles honesty and fairness are the cornerstones of our relationship to one another. We believe in the spirit of hard work, and that a job worth doing is worth doing right. We take pride in what we do and what we build. We believe in personal responsibility—we stand by our work and our word. We believe in community, that when we each invest in and contribute to our neighborhoods, we increase our shared prosperity. Phillippe Builders participates in and supports our community. We employ local contractors and suppliers, and many of our relationships span several decades. ### Services Provided - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Energy-Efficient Homes - House Plans - Green Building - Floor Plans - Handicap-Accessible Design - Drafting ### Areas Served - Lansing - Frankfort - Homewood - Flossmoor - Frankfort Square - Crete - Orland Hills - Monee - Olympia Fields - Beecher - Peotone - Cedar Lake - Dyer - Munster - Saint John - Schererville - St John ### Typical Job Cost $300,000 - 1.5 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Phillippe Builders | | Address | 3500 Union Avenue, Steger, Illinois 60475, United States | | Phone | (708) 756-0860 | | Website | http://www.phillippebuilders.com | | Followers on Houzz | 38 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/home.php\#!/pages/phillippe-builders-inc/120234158703 - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/phillippe-builders-inc.?trk=hb\_tab\_compy\_id\_2023465 ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Phillippe Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/phillippe-builders-pfvwus-pf~1577246332) - **Website:** http://www.phillippebuilders.com - **Phone:** (708) 756-0860 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - HBAGC '12 Crystal Key Award - Wnner The Gates of St. John ENERGY STAR PARTNER, NWI Times Builder of the Year '09, NWI Times IL Builder of the Year '06, SMC “Builder of the Year” '01, Home of the Month Awards Recipient (20x), SSHBA Member, SSHBA President, '04, HBA of NWI Member, NAHB Member **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [Indiana Builders Association, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/indiana-builders-association-inc-pfvwus-pf~1418621277) - [Southwest Suburban Home Builders Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/southwest-suburban-home-builders-association-pfvwus-pf~1637532347) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 5 reviews** ### All 5 reviews **★★★★★ — Mardie Tuttle, April 2018** > We had very specific, unique requirements for our accessible custom-built home. Bob and Rachel had knowledge and experience that were essential to the success of our home. Details are exceedingly important in building such a house..they came up with ideas and accommodated ours. I always knew where we stood financially in the decision process. Rachel provided excellent design ideas and adapted to my preferences and decision making processes. Because of a hard winter, construction was delayed several months but was finished on time with great commitment and resource expenditure on Phillippe's part. They made sure the house was ready on the agreed upon date; an intermediate move between selling our old house and moving in to our new one would have been impossible, given the handicapped conditions we were dealing with. **Comment from Phillippe Builders:** > Thank you for your kind words Mardie! We were thrilled to build this home for you! **★★★★★ — Ray Saunders, March 2018** > Outstanding builder and should you need follow-up (not I) that also is terrific. Very versatile and open to changes in their build plans. > You will not move in until THEY are ready...to Phillippe Builders, ready is a perfect and finished home and to your satisfaction because of the "walk-thru" you have with them before accepting the home. > I am proud to own a home built by this entire group of individuals who call themselves Phillippe Builders! **Comment from Phillippe Builders:** > Thank you Ray for your comments! The biggest compliment we can receive is hearing feedback from a happy homeowner. Wishing you continued health and happiness in your new home! **★★★★★ — q1wo, March 2018** > Sales woman was awesome it was my first time buying new home the whole process went smooth frm start to finish house looks awesome great workmanship everyone that's seen it loves it **Comment from Phillippe Builders:** > Thank you for your nice comments! We're very glad to see that you're happy in your new home. Phillippe strives to make the process of building a new home as easy as possible, glad to hear the feedback! **★★★★★ — Wally & Natasha Kulakoff, March 2018** > If you want to build a home, build with Phillippe Builders! > > The process of building a house from beginning to end was performed in a professional way. Philippe Builders were sensitive to all of our concerns, needs and requests. Their skilled work, interaction with us and personal attention was beyond our expectations. They gave us regular updates, demonstrated products and even took us to the granite store to choose our color, and style of granite. > > If you build a house, go with Philippe Builders! **Comment from Phillippe Builders:** > Thank you Wally and Natasha for your lovely comments! We really enjoy having you as a new homeowner too! **★★★★★ — shurrs, Feb. 2018** > Rachael was very enjoyable to work with. She had a good knowledge of the products and manufacturers from flooring to fixtures. They always had a good supply of samples to choose from and she has a knack for great color schemes. We rate her as great to work with. **Comment from Phillippe Builders:** > It's always a pleasure to hear from our satisfied homeowners! Thank you for your compliment! Rachel loved working with you and we are very glad to have built your Dream Home! ## Selected projects - [Traditional Craftsman Style Two-Story Custom Home \| St John, IN](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-craftsman-style-two-story-custom-home-st-john-in-pj-vj~2947743) - Location: Saint John, IN - Photos: 31 - Description: The Hamilton was originally designed and built especially for the HBA of NWI’s 2015 Parade of Homes in The Gates of St. John. That house has since been sold, but The Hamilton is a model that can be built in a variety of other communities. The Hamilton features plenty of flexible space for a growing family’s active lifestyle with dramatic pillars defining the covered porch that leads into a two-story foyer with stylish receiving room. The kitchen is a cook’s dream and also command central with gr… - [Maintenance-Free Craftsman Ranch \| Crown Point, IN](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/maintenance-free-craftsman-ranch-crown-point-in-pj-vj~2980253) - Location: Crown Point, IN - Photos: 6 - Description: This is a charming house that feels much more expansive than its 1600 square feet might suggest. It has a large great room with dinette off the kitchen. There is a formal dining room and a study that can double as sleeping quarters for the occasional overnight guest. It has a large laundry room/mud room off the garage. Two full baths and plenty of storage round out the layout of this cottage style ranch home. - [The Radcliffe, Spring Run \| Lowell, IN](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-radcliffe-spring-run-lowell-in-pj-vj~4417910) - Location: Lowell, IN - Photos: 6 - [Lake Front Custom Home \| Cedar Lake, IN](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-front-custom-home-cedar-lake-in-pj-vj~122024) - Location: Cedar Lake, IN - Photos: 3 - Description: Original design custom home situated on Cedar Lake, IN. Over 6,000 sq. ft, walk-out basement, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bath, 3 car garage with detached 3 car garage. Exterior includes hard board siding with cultured stone details, architectural shingled roof, prairie-style landscaping. - [Marina Shores \| Portage, IN](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/marina-shores-portage-in-pj-vj~4414719) - Location: Portage, IN - Photos: 6 - [Maintenance-Free Prairie Style Townhome \| Chesterton, IN](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/maintenance-free-prairie-style-townhome-chesterton-in-pj-vj~2947824) - Location: Chesterton, IN - Photos: 7 - Description: This townhome is remarkably versatile and has something for everyone. Opt for a two bedroom, two bath ranch with 1350 square feet, or add the optional bonus room for a three bedroom, three bath home encompassing over 1700 square feet. Need even more space? The front entry option increases the living area to over 1500 square feet without the bonus room or 1900 square feet with the bonus room. The high volume ceilings of this model create an expansive interior. The standard kitchen option offers a… - [Maintenance Free Lakefront Townhomes, Dune Harbor \| Portage, IN](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/maintenance-free-lakefront-townhomes-dune-harbor-portage-in-pj-vj~2947707) - Location: Portage, IN - Photos: 17 - Description: This townhome is remarkably versatile and has something for everyone. Opt for a two bedroom, two bath ranch with 1350 square feet, or add the optional bonus room for a three bedroom, three bath home encompassing over 1700 square feet. Need even more space? The front entry option increases the living area to over 1500 square feet without the bonus room or 1900 square feet with the bonus room. The high volume ceilings of this model create an expansive interior. The standard kitchen option offers a… - [Hickory Cottage, Magnolia Gate \| Crown Point, IN](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hickory-cottage-magnolia-gate-crown-point-in-pj-vj~4417959) - Location: Crown Point, IN - Photos: 8 - [Lake Front Property, Marina Shores \| Portage, IN](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-front-property-marina-shores-portage-in-pj-vj~4414724) - Location: Portage, IN - Photos: 1 - [Chestnut Cottage, Magnolia Gate \| Crown Point, IN](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chestnut-cottage-magnolia-gate-crown-point-in-pj-vj~4418002) - Location: Crown Point, IN - Photos: 9 - [Lake Front Custom Two-Story Home \| Cedar Lake, IN](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-front-custom-two-story-home-cedar-lake-in-pj-vj~114558) - Location: Cedar Lake, IN - Photos: 16 - [Custom Home Exteriors \| Northwest Indiana](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-home-exteriors-northwest-indiana-pj-vj~2947817) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: Here are some examples of exterior custom designs. [See all 12 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/phillippe-builders-pfvwus-pf~1577246332) ## Ideabooks - [What inspires us](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/30753436/list/what-inspires-us) — 7 ideas - [Inspiration Photos](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/30844444/list/inspiration-photos) — 3 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/phillippe-builders) ## Community Q&A **Q: Help picking trim color please!** *(in Design Dilemma)* What is the creamiest white trim I can go with to match greige walls? We really like SW Worldly Grey, but need a real creamy white to tie it in with the brown and beige kitchen, granite, and fireplace surround. All the colors I seem to pick are too white (shoji white, aestheic white, etc.) . Anyone familiar with paint out there who can help?! A: We really like Sherwin Williams' Westhighland White SW7566. We used it here with their Mega Greige SW7031. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-20.*