--- title: "Whelan Builders, LLC — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/whelan-builders-llc-pfvwus-pf~1795300266 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1795300266.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Whelan Builders, LLC" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/6493213a007e1631_6604-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "St. Charles, Illinois 60175, United States" latitude: 41.9478 longitude: -88.3918 phone: "(630) 365-4441" website: http://www.whelanbuilders.com rating: 5 review_count: 26 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 45 last_updated: 2026-09-26 --- # Whelan Builders, LLC Original Houzz profile: [Whelan Builders, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/whelan-builders-llc-pfvwus-pf~1795300266) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** St. Charles, IL - **Serves:** Elgin, Batavia, Geneva, Hampshire, Elburn, Wayne, St. Charles - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (26 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2018–2023), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 250 Ideabook Saves Mike Whelan, owner of Whelan Builders, has over twenty years of experience in this business. Before moving to Chicago he learned fine finishing and attention to detail while involved in the restoration of Victorian-era properties in New England. Mike is the person who will assess your job, provide the quote, sign the contract, and oversee the work every day. Everyone on our projects is a craftsman who provides outstanding work. Our employees are clean cut, well-mannered, and, above all, professional. They are chosen for their knowledge, experience, and ability to work well as part of a team. Whelan Builders also meticulously screens all our subcontractors. We engage competent professionals experienced in the work needed, be it restoration, renovation or whatever else, who offer a competitive price without sacrificing service. Many of them are people we have worked with for years. Whether its restoration work, fine finishing, an expansion to your house, we take pride in offering you a clean job site. You won’t see an ugly dumpster in your driveway or parking lot. Keeping the rest of the project area livable while restoration and other work is done is important to us, so we use a dump truck to haul away any construction debris. At Whelan Builders we offer personal service and painstaking attention to detail that is unsurpassed in today’s quick-service world. We are thrilled that the majority of our business is referred to us by past clients! There is no higher compliment a customer can give us than to recommend our services. "Our Tradition...Your Foundation" - Whelan Builders, LLC ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - General Contracting - Home Additions - New Home Construction - Home Extensions - Basement Remodeling - Garage Building - Custom Home Bars - Siding Installation - Baseboard Installation - Carpentry - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Bookcases - Custom Built-ins - Custom Cabinets - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Deck Design - Finish Carpentry - Pergola Construction - Wood Finishing ### Areas Served - Elgin - Batavia - Geneva - Hampshire - Elburn - Wayne - St. Charles ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Whelan Builders, LLC | | Address | St. Charles, Illinois 60175, United States | | Phone | (630) 365-4441 | | Website | http://www.whelanbuilders.com | | Followers on Houzz | 45 | ## Offers Your Trusted Home Remodeling Choice _Call for Details_ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Whelan Builders, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/whelan-builders-llc-pfvwus-pf~1795300266) - **Website:** http://www.whelanbuilders.com - **Phone:** (630) 365-4441 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of The Fox - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2018–2023), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 26 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 5.0 - Value: 5.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — hhbennett, June 2026** > Once again Whelan Builders did a great job! This was our second project with them and the job was done on time as scheduled! We are so pleased! Ellie and Mike are very detailed and very conscientious with an eye for details. This was a bathroom project which met every one of our needs! Job well done!! **★★★★★ — Rita Burnham, Nov. 2022** > Very professional; work was done well and on time. Looks great. I am very pleased with their work. **★★★★★ — Master bathroom, Nov. 2022** > I had Whelan Builders remodel my master bathroom and they did an excellent job and I couldn’t be happier with it! Their team is great - very professional, polite and considerate. I highly recommend them for any home improvement jobs you have! **★★★★★ — dml11, April 2021** > Our new master suite turned out fabulous! We love our new bathroom and master bedroom. It completes our house and we love it! **Comment from Whelan Builders, LLC:** > It sure did turn out fabulous, thanks to your top notch selections! **★★★★★ — Sterling Decker, June 2020** > Mike and Ellie did a great job remodeling our rental property. Everything was done with budget in mind, and they were very helpful in finding ways to stretch our dollar. The property is hardly recognizable from its old condition - it turned out so well! **Comment from Whelan Builders, LLC:** > Hi Sterling, thank you for the kind review. It is going to make a great home for a lucky someone! **★★★★★ — Rick & Joni Senkpeil, May 2020** > We used Whelan Builders to tear out a balcony, redo the entire front porch, roof and siding of our house. We also used them to remodel a bathroom. Very professional and great workmanship. I will continue to call Ellie & Mike and will use Whelan in the future. **Comment from Whelan Builders, LLC:** > Thanks for the review! We enjoyed working with you both as well. Very easy going, quick at making decisions, and appreciative. **★★★★★ — HU-923921131, April 2020** > Whelan Builders updated our kitchen, refinished our wood floors, whitewashed our fireplace, and did some painting. They exceeded our expectations in every way and worked with our budget. I highly recommend them. **Comment from Whelan Builders, LLC:** > This was such a fantastic refresh all around! Do you have a before and after of the fireplace? We had our doubts but it turned out completely transformed! I'l love to see them. Stay healthy! **★★★★★ — handsandhooves, April 2020** > I have used Whelan Builders for several home improvement projects around my 8 acre property including a main home, guest home and horse barn. They are reliable, professional, trustworthy and do exceptional work as far as quality! I would highly recommend their entire team as well as anyone they sub work to! **Comment from Whelan Builders, LLC:** > Thanks handstandhooves! Your property is beautiful and a true home. We loved seeing all the animals. Can't wait to start the next projects with you. We're ready when you are! **★★★★★ — Teri Kuhn, April 2020** > The husband wife team are great to work with .They are experts in their field are fair and professional from being on time to finishing in time expected. > I highly recommend them. I a have worked on other projects and encourage anyone considering a project to give them a call. **Comment from Whelan Builders, LLC:** > Thanks Teri, for your review. Big thanks for recognizing Mike and my partnership in marriage and business. I couldn't be in business with a better man. You had/have a great vision and attention to detail, we appreciate that ... always makes renovations smooth. Your most recent remodle encourages your guests to mingle and whomever is in your kitchen can still be part of the action! Kitchen is the heart of the home, now many can socially distance themselves and be safe. **★★★★★ — Eloise Parado, April 2020** > Very knowledgeable and professional and very satisfied with the work they have done. In the past 10 years I have had them remodel a bathroom, add columns to my front porch, install a pergola in my back yard and convert my hall closet into a bench nook. **Comment from Whelan Builders, LLC:** > Hi Eloise, thank you for the review. All your projects added character and/or function. I especially liked the closet conversion to a bench and hooks. That was all your vision we just executed it! **★★★★★ — Heidi Mocchi, April 2020** > We had our kitchen remodeled along with updating our family room, bathroom & office with Whelan Builders, LLC. We cannot recommend them enough! They did a BEAUTIFUL job on every aspect of the project. Ellie clearly understood the wishes that we had for our back side of our house. Ellie & Mike also gave some great ideas along the way. Mike, his crew & all the workers that dedicated their time and particular skill sets on our house worked together AMAZINGLY, with such detail and craftsmanship. EVERYONE made such an important and great impact to our project. As workers, you could see their respect for one another as a team. They all were such kind people and kept the project as livable as they could, so that we could still function within our home. They cranked on the project, each day with so much accomplished. In the end, everything they did for our home was remarkable! The house looks beautiful thanks to them! We will definitely use them for any future home projects and highly recommend them to anyone looking to improve their home! **Comment from Whelan Builders, LLC:** > Thanks you Heidi, we really enjoyed working with you and your whole family too! Lots of moving parts that all ended up working and looking amazing. Turned out stunning! Can't wait to work on another project with you :) **★★★★★ — HU-354055053, April 2020** > We could not be happier with our home addition and kitchen remodel. It was completed on time and on budget. Elle and Mike are great to work with, and their crew quickly became part of our family. The quality of the construction is excellent. And the professional manner with which they conduct their business is a welcomed change from other projects and contractors we've worked with. I have recommending this crew to my friends and family since our project started, and am happy to recommend them to you. **Comment from Whelan Builders, LLC:** > Thanks B for your review! Your project was so fun! You and your family were so pleasant and easy to work with. It can be difficult especially with young kiddos but you guys made it a breeze. Let's roll into Phase II! ## Selected projects - [Downtown Geneva Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/downtown-geneva-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~2915504) - Location: Geneva, IL - Photos: 5 - [Campton Hills Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/campton-hills-kitchen-pj-vj~1685655) - Location: Saint Charles, IL - Photos: 12 - [St. Charles Whole House Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-charles-whole-house-remodel-pj-vj~2827509) - Location: St. Charles, IL - Photos: 31 - [Downtown Geneva Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/downtown-geneva-kitchen-pj-vj~2827549) - Location: Geneva, IL - Photos: 7 - [Maple Park In-Law Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/maple-park-in-law-addition-pj-vj~2827537) - Location: Maple Park, IL - Photos: 6 - Description: We complete at least 1 of these projects a year. We add an addition onto a family members home so the parents can age in place. It is so great to see these families come together and enjoy life. Family first! - [Mill Creek Geneva Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mill-creek-geneva-kitchen-pj-vj~2827466) - Location: Geneva, IL - Photos: 8 - [Downtown Naperville Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/downtown-naperville-kitchen-pj-vj~2827525) - Location: Naperville, IL - Photos: 6 - [St. Charles Hall Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-charles-hall-bathroom-pj-vj~2827496) - Location: St. Charles, IL - Photos: 21 - [Wheaton Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wheaton-bathroom-pj-vj~2827530) - Location: Wheaton, IL - Photos: 7 - [St. Charles Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-charles-bathrooms-pj-vj~2827474) - Location: St. Charles, IL - Photos: 21 - [St. Charles Porch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-charles-porch-pj-vj~2827499) - Location: St. Charles, IL - Photos: 6 - [Elgin Trex Deck & Pergola](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elgin-trex-deck-and-pergola-pj-vj~2827546) - Location: Elgin, IL - Photos: 11 - [St. Charles Trex Deck](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-charles-trex-deck-pj-vj~2827503) - Location: Elgin, IL - Photos: 6 - [Elburn Pergola](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elburn-pergola-pj-vj~2827489) - Location: Elburn, IL - Photos: 7 - [Downtown St. Charles Addition/Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/downtown-st-charles-addition-remodel-pj-vj~2827566) - Location: St. Charles, IL - Photos: 10 - [Campton Hills Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/campton-hills-addition-pj-vj~2827535) - Location: St. Charles, IL - Photos: 7 - [Glen Ellyn Basement](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glen-ellyn-basement-pj-vj~2889980) - Location: Glen Ellyn, IL - Photos: 4 - Description: You don't have to break the bank to finish your basement. It is an easy way to gain valuable square footage. This open painted ceiling was just the look these homeowners wanted and also saved them some money. - [Wheaton Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wheaton-bathroom-pj-vj~2913513) - Location: Wheaton, IL - Photos: 1 - [St. Charles Kitchen Remodel - not refresh - Done in 32 Days!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-charles-kitchen-remodel-not-refresh-done-in-32-days-pj-vj~7374824) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Downtown Elburn Garage & Pool Room Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/downtown-elburn-garage-and-pool-room-addition-pj-vj~7225639) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 [See all 48 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/whelan-builders-llc-pfvwus-pf~1795300266) ## Ideabooks - [Ramm](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/164229966/list/ramm) — 1 idea - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/156915088/list/wish-list) — 1 idea - [Graham 3 Season Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/149141073/list/graham-3-season-room) — 17 ideas - [Pool](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/88811106/list/pool) — 4 ideas - [Ernst Remodle](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/128227008/list/ernst-remodle) — 4 ideas - [Powder Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/127159650/list/powder-room) — 1 idea - [Articles Of Interest](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/124146306/list/articles-of-interest) — 1 idea - [Gaylord Cabana](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/121682303/list/gaylord-cabana) — 6 ideas - [Ramm Rd. Basement](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/43847923/list/ramm-rd-basement) — 16 ideas - [Patio](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/110827751/list/patio) — 2 ideas [See all 10 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/eleanor-whelan) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-26.*