--- title: "City Lights - Design and Build — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/city-lights-design-and-build-pfvwus-pf~1577762748 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1577762748.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "City Lights - Design and Build" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/d8e378b00414537c_8530-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "2709 S. 11th, St. Louis, Missouri 63118, United States" latitude: 38.5943 longitude: -90.2309 phone: "(314) 771-7681" website: http://www.citylights-stl.com/ rating: 4.9 review_count: 19 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 18 last_updated: 2026-08-28 --- # City Lights - Design and Build Original Houzz profile: [City Lights - Design and Build](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/city-lights-design-and-build-pfvwus-pf~1577762748) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** St. Louis, MO - **Serves:** St Louis, University City, Kirkwood, Mehlville, Webster Groves, Affton, Clayton, Lemay, Crestwood, Richmond Heights, Sunset Hills, Ladue, Olivette, Maplewood, Brentwood, Sappington, Shrewsbury, Glendale, Rock Hill, Frontenac, Warson Woods - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (19 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2017–2020), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves City Lights Design + Build is an experienced and highly regarded contractor involved in the restoration of St. Louis' historic properties as well as a wide range of residential and commercial construction. Starting in the early 90's as a sole proprietor and building on a love for history and more than twenty years of experience, Randy Middeke began City Lights with the renovation of his own home in the historic Soulard neighborhood. The company, led by brothers Randy and Richard Middeke, has been the recipient of numerous local awards and has been featured on the HGTV programs Restore America (twice) and National Open House. Most recently, the company was featured on KMOV’s Real Life Renovations. City Lights Design + Build continues to grow as a builder and developer of exceptional residential and commercial projects in the St. Louis community. Since its beginnings, City Lights has touched hundreds of properties, not only in historic St. Louis, but also in the greater St. Louis area. The company employs skilled, like-minded journeyman carpenters, painters and laborers. With decades of experience working on historic buildings, our guys have worked through many challenging rehab situations, and stay attentive to detail and quality workmanship. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - General Contracting - Custom Homes - Deck Building - Tile Installation - House Framing - Window Installation - Concrete Construction - Deck Repair - Masonry - Siding Repair - Concrete Repair - Custom Cabinets - Door Repair - Drywall Repair - Fence Installation - Gutter Installation - Interior Door Installation - Tile Repair - drywall repair & installation - fence installation & repair - gutter installation & repair - masonry construction & repair - remodeling - siding repair & installation ### Areas Served - St Louis - University City - Kirkwood - Mehlville - Webster Groves - Affton - Clayton - Lemay - Crestwood - Richmond Heights - Sunset Hills - Ladue - Olivette - Maplewood - Brentwood - Sappington - Shrewsbury - Glendale - Rock Hill - Frontenac - Warson Woods ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | City Lights - Design and Build | | Address | 2709 S. 11th, St. Louis, Missouri 63118, United States | | Phone | (314) 771-7681 | | Website | http://www.citylights-stl.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 18 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/City-Lights-Design-and-Build-492278025240/?fref=ts - Blog — citylights-stl.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [City Lights - Design and Build](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/city-lights-design-and-build-pfvwus-pf~1577762748) - **Website:** http://www.citylights-stl.com/ - **Phone:** (314) 771-7681 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2017–2020), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 19 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Shannon Wood, March 2018** > We used City Lights - Design and Build to convert a small W/D space to a bathroom. The space was limited but it worked. They also converted a closet on our second floor to the new W/D location and added a farm style sliding door. We love it. **★★★★★ — Kristan Dames, Aug. 2017** > Randy and City Lights renovated our historic home in Soulard in 2002. We were so happy with the original renovation that we've had City Lights return for additional projects. We we especially pleased with the restoration of our cornice in 2016 following storm damage. Randy and his crew are professional, reliable, trustworthy and have the know-how to properly restore an old house. **★★★★★ — Kelly Holloran, March 2017** > Randy and all the City Light folks are just about the best you're gonna find in historic rehab. Professional, reasonable and the product is excellent. **★★★★★ — Amy De La Hunt, Feb. 2017** > City Lights has worked on several projects for me, both at a historic 1860s home and at a 1950s-era home. The quality of all of their work was excellent, and I was especially thankful for their troubleshooting of tricky plumbing issues. I look forward to more projects with them. **★★★★★ — Michael Harkins, Jan. 2017** > This is but one of the many projects City Lights has done for us. Very professional in every sense of the word. Wouldn't think of anyone else for our next project. **★★★★★ — Wendy Geraty, Jan. 2017** > We hired City Lights to complete a project that involved covering plaster ceilings in the dining room, living room and foyer that were in pretty bad shape. Randy suggested adding a very thin sheet rock over the plaster and making the entire ceiling level. We added can lighting and the ceilings turned out beautifully. Everyone who worked here were polite and did excellent work. **★★★★★ — Dr Mary Grundorf, Jan. 2017** > I have used City Lights over the past 20 years and wouldn't consider anyone else. They have completely designed and rehabbed a house off Lafayette Square and done other projects such as reroofing, deck design and build and so on. They are reasonably priced for the high quality of work they provide and keep me informed every step of the way. The primary owner, Randy Middeke, has always met deadlines and kept well within budget. > I cannot recommend them highly enough! **★★★★★ — Mary BUrton, Jan. 2017** > Best Contractors in the area. I've used them for years and I don't even get bids anymore, just call them. They do quality work, in a timely manner and are always polite and professional. The date below is just the last time I've used them, but I will use them again in the near future! **★★★★★ — Lawrence Boyer, Jan. 2017** > I first met Randy Middeke in 2001. His company, City Lights, was recommended to me to do some work at our church in Lafayette Square. Fast forward to 2015 when my wife and I bought a circa 1891 house in Benton Park West. We needed several things done here and there. Randy has so much amazing experience. He listens to our needs, ideas, thoughts. He gently expresses the options he sees, gives us as much information as he can so that we can make an informed decision on which way to accomplish a project. He and his crew treat our house as if it were their own. **★★★★★ — Shawn Craig, Jan. 2017** > I have worked with Randy, Richard, and their team on vairious home renovation projects over the years. City Lights did several major renovations at my previous home in Soulard including a complete kitchen and main floor bathroom remodel, a master suite bathroom remodel, historic front door replacement and overall carpentry, painting, and repair of historic molding at my previous house in Soulard. When my wife and I moved to Town & Country in 2013, we hired the City Lights team to do a complete gut, expansion and remodel of the master bathroom, master bedroom closet and various installation needs of lighting throughout the house. We have had many, many positive experiences with the City Lights team over the years and for every major remodel project that we contemplate, we end up going back to City Lights based on the quality of workmanship and professionalism of the team. **★★★★ — Colleen Raley, Jan. 2017** > I am a repeat customer of City Lights. They are terrific to work with -- highly skilled, very professional, made great suggestions and completely dependable. **★★★★★ — Pat Garrett, Jan. 2017** > The whole team was great. They added a full bath, master bedroom + walk in closet, plus another bedroom. From the first meeting to the last coat of paint, the crew was willing for us to ask questions along the way, conscientious about the work spaces (we lived there during the remodel), were calm when dealing with the overzealous inspector, and did everything they could to keep dust and debris to a minimum. We love our upstairs remodel and highly recommend their work. They were not the cheapest, nor the most expensive bids we got, but they are the only crew we've hired more than once. Of the five projects we've done in our 100+ year old home, and of the three different teams we've hired, they are the only folks we recommend. ## Selected projects - [Spoede Road Kitchen and Bath, Creve Coeur](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spoede-road-kitchen-and-bath-creve-coeur-pj-vj~2253121) - Location: Creve Coeur, MO - Photos: 13 - [Downtown Loft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/downtown-loft-pj-vj~2253135) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 24 - Description: City Lights took this “white space” and turned it into one of the coolest loft homes that we’ve ever seen. Randy and the entertainment-industry-executive owner had a blast designing and building this place. - [Creve Coeur Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/creve-coeur-kitchen-pj-vj~2253118) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [REAL LIFE RENOVATIONS](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/real-life-renovations-pj-vj~2145406) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: Featured on KMOV Channel 4. Photos by Denash Photography. The cool thing here was we got to be film stars for a day! We teamed up with our long-time partners, Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath, to create a very special space for a fun, young family. [See all 4 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/city-lights-design-and-build-pfvwus-pf~1577762748) ## Ideabooks - [The Future](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/83411741/list/the-future) — 3 ideas - [Repurposed](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76501621/list/repurposed) — 4 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/citylightsstl) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-28.*