--- title: "UIC Homes — Home Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/uic-homes-pfvwus-pf~1954606717 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1954606717.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "UIC Homes" category: ["Home Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/2aa332b60fa92f9c_0147-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1607 Tower Grove Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri 63110, United States" latitude: 38.6185 longitude: -90.2564 phone: "(314) 771-7300" website: http://www.uichomes.com rating: 4.3 review_count: 7 best_of_houzz_awards: 8 followers: 252 last_updated: 2026-09-23 --- # UIC Homes Original Houzz profile: [UIC Homes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/uic-homes-pfvwus-pf~1954606717) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Home Builders - **Location:** Saint Louis, MO - **Serves:** Florissant, Chesterfield, University City, Kirkwood, Mehlville, Maryland Heights, Webster Groves, Affton, Ferguson, Concord, Creve Coeur, Lemay, Overland, Jennings, Saint Ann, Bridgeton, Bellefontaine Neighbors, Richmond Heights, Des Peres, Sunset Hills, Ladue, Olivette, Maplewood, Saint Johns, Sappington, Shrewsbury, Glendale, Glasgow Village, Dellwood, Rock Hill, Breckenridge Hills, Normandy, Fenton, Woodson Terrace, Northwoods, Castle Point, Saint Louis, St Louis, Washington Park - **Houzz rating:** 4.3 out of 5 (7 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2015–2022), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves UIC Homes is committed to architecture that provides innovative and practical models for modern living. As one of Saint Louis’ largest single-family homebuilders, we have the experience to construct efficient, quality, creative spaces that enable you to live your best life. We believe in supporting vibrant and sustainable neighborhoods, and design our homes as attentive and adaptive additions to their context. UIC Homes understands that building a new home or renovating your existing one is a major undertaking and very personal process. Our talented team of architects, designers, and managers are committed to providing an exceptional client experience, and will work closely with you to simplify the homebuilding process. From model homes to historic renovations and custom homes -- see yourself in a UIC Home. For home renovations and additions, check out our sister company, REFINE. ### Services Provided - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Remodeling - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Energy-Efficient Homes - Green Building - Garage Building ### Areas Served - Florissant - Chesterfield - University City - Kirkwood - Mehlville - Maryland Heights - Webster Groves - Affton - Ferguson - Concord - Creve Coeur - Lemay - Overland - Jennings - Saint Ann - Bridgeton - Bellefontaine Neighbors - Richmond Heights - Des Peres - Sunset Hills - Ladue - Olivette - Maplewood - Saint Johns - Sappington - Shrewsbury - Glendale - Glasgow Village - Dellwood - Rock Hill - Breckenridge Hills - Normandy - Fenton - Woodson Terrace - Northwoods - Castle Point - Saint Louis - St Louis - Washington Park ### Typical Job Cost $25,000 - 1.3 million UIC Homes offers both built-to-suit and fully-custom homes at a range of price points. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | UIC Homes | | Address | 1607 Tower Grove Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri 63110, United States | | Phone | (314) 771-7300 | | Website | http://www.uichomes.com | | Followers on Houzz | 252 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/UIC/104257530605 - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/urban-improvement-construction - Blog — http://www.uicstl.com ## Offers (DEMO) OFFERS _(DEMO) DISCLAIMER_ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [UIC Homes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/uic-homes-pfvwus-pf~1954606717) - **Website:** http://www.uichomes.com - **Phone:** (314) 771-7300 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2015–2022), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [HBA of St. Louis & Eastern Missouri](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/hba-of-st-louis-and-eastern-missouri-pfvwus-pf~437163870) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.3 out of 5 — 7 reviews** ### All 7 reviews **★ — HU-553756010, April 2021** > DO NOT WORK WITH UIC - Building a house with UIC was the worst experience of my entire life. The design phase went well, but it was all downhill from there. Once construction began, I noticed errors left and right. Windows would be missing, doors and walls were in the wrong place, etc. I had to micromanage them to get the house built correctly, because they did not notice the errors. For instance, I had five mirrors to be installed, and 4/5 were installed in the wrong rooms! They pushed my closing back seven times, from mid December all the way to late April, making planning my move nearly impossible. But the worst all happened after I moved in. The punch list at closing had over 30 items on it. After moving in, I noticed the poor quality of the house and parts of the house were already falling apart (Holes in the roof, doors not opening or closing, multiple windows leaking, door leaking, uneven floors, missing flooring in places, major circuit issues, lights not working, water lines not hooked up, windows left shattered from construction, and more). On average it would take UIC six months to fix any issues. Some issues took over a year! UIC would ignore my emails and calls 90% of the time, and working with them was nothing but frustration and disappointment. Do not work with UIC. Once they have your money, you will move to the bottom of their priority list if you are lucky or simply be completely ignored. **★★★★ — Cathleen Tegels, March 2019** > This company was great to work with and most things went very smoothly. They worked with us to fix the things that didn't. **★★★★★ — Beth J, March 2019** > UIC is a charming firm. Small enough to feel personal, large enough to have good resources and infrastructure. We built a new home with them in 2018/2019. > > The design process was fun. We put together a Pinterest board of ideas we liked, and then the UIC designers brought samples of products we might like. We met weekly for a month or so to put the design together. They provided a price sheet, so there was clarity through the planning process. > > From the time we signed the consent to build to the day we closed on the house, six months passed. The team communicated pretty well through the process, and they were responsive to our questions and concerns. Overall, I would definitely recommend UIC. **★★★★★ — tkinman01, Nov. 2014** > Excellent company. They renovated my 1920s era town home. Dedicated and knowledgeable about building green homes, UIC placed lots of care and attention to detail into renovating my home. They listened carefully to what I wanted and their architects came up with a design that suited my tastes and needs. > They are also dedicated to building a community, not just dropping houses in empty lots and collecting a profit. I would highly recommend them for any project that requires vision and ingenuity. **★★★★★ — pdgarrett789, Aug. 2013** > UIC worked with us to design and build a custom kitchen from different source materials. They met with us several times during the planning stage, worked quickly, and responded to our wants and needs along the way. This was a complete kitchen redo. Ceiling, walls and floor were torn down to the studs and joists. They also took out a door, turned it into a window, and took out interior stairs. We were thrilled with the finished project. Fully functional, modern kitchen. **★★★★★ — Brad Fratello, July 2013** > UIC/CDO built my partner and I our dream home. It was a 100% custom project suited to a trapezoidal urban lot. The house is filled with unique touches that came out of a design/build collaboration that lasted about 20 months. > > I'll never build another dream-home - too stressful. But I'd recommend UIC/CDO to anybody who wanted to build theirs. **★★★★★ — Doug Moore, July 2013** > UIC is a boutique firm that focuses on the unique needs and desires of its clients. UIC worked closely with us to build a custom dream home, with a healthy dose of both patience and talent. ## Selected projects - [FM House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fm-house-pj-vj~49401) - Location: St. Louis, MO - Photos: 13 - Description: When our clients approached UIC, they had a vision for a contemporary home on a 75 foot wide vacant lot, backing up to a warehouse, in The Grove neighborhood of St. Louis. They had the vision, but needed help with where to start. Our design and construction team, was able to help them achieve their design goals, while helping to facilitate the land acquisition, approvals, and financing to realize their truly unique dream home. As featured in St. Louis Magazine and on Houzz, this three bedroom ho… - [Avant Grove](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/avant-grove-pj-vj~1337395) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: When we asked about housing features for a new development of homes in The Grove neighborhood, the response was to design a larger house than we have previously done, with a good deal of customization options including green features, luxury kitchens, master suites, and backyard leisure zones. DONE!. However, we added tall, dark and designer, too. These designs play nice with their older turn-of-the-century friends, but bring modern to new heights in St. Louis.Contemporary Infill in the City of… - [CG House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cg-house-pj-vj~834531) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Blaine House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blaine-house-pj-vj~2341410) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - Description: As part of UIC's Avant Grove development in the Forest Park Southeast neighborhood, this home was designed as an addition to a unique series of houses redefining a short block of Gibson Avenue. The house’s main feature is the open stair sitting prominently at the front of the house. As part of the utility and circulation core, it connects all four stories and establishes the overall organization of the house. The stair maximizes light flowing through the south facing façade by utilizing open tre… - [Botanical Grove Homes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/botanical-grove-homes-pj-vj~49409) - Location: Saint Louis, MO - Photos: 14 - Description: Some call it “our little Brooklyn”…This up and coming neighborhood has come up, but we haven’t left the quirky-ness behind. These homes were our first models in the neighborhood, and continue to age well. Great Foodie venues, artist studios, creative businesses, and the state’s top performing charter school are a 60 second walk from your door and only another minute from the world renowned Missouri Botanical Garden. - [Flounder House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/flounder-house-pj-vj~635887) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: The flounder is a style of house with a roof that slopes from one side of the building to the other with no offset. This style of house has historical prominence in Saint Louis. UIC’s take on this St. Louis original is available in a 2 and 3 bedroom version with base prices ranging from the 190’s to the 230’s. This home has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with 1510 square feet. The front part of the house is on a basement and rear is on a slab. - [Tower Grove Mews](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tower-grove-mews-pj-vj~1008227) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: Historic renovation of an old coal distribution facility in to a mixed use development with offices, apartments, a retail shop and restaurant. - [South City Addition and Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-city-addition-and-renovation-pj-vj~1175616) - Location: St. Louis, MO - Photos: 10 - Description: This project was for a modern addition accommodating a new Family Room and Master Bath for a typical South St. Louis home. While any addition affords more space, the impulse here was to add something distinct and new. - [Botanical Grove Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/botanical-grove-renovation-pj-vj~53058) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: These townhomes feature large front porches with second floor terraces above. Ground floors feature large living rooms, dining rooms, and a dine-in kitchen with access to the back yard and an optional deck. The second floor plans start with two bedrooms and two baths and a second floor study, with the option to upgrade to three bedrooms, or an enlarged master suite with a luxury bathroom. - [Blaine in Botanical Heights](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blaine-in-botanical-heights-pj-vj~5688981) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Polder](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/polder-pj-vj~5591336) - Location: St. Louis, MO - Photos: 14 - Description: With a versatile 4BR plan, the Polder is a spacious home on a wide lot with a series of different facades to fit the look you desire. Offering attractive upgrade options like an even more luxurious Master Suite and a mud room / laundry on the first floor, this is sure to become one of our more popular models. - [Gambrel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gambrel-pj-vj~5591297) - Location: St. Louis, MO - Photos: 5 - Description: Designed to both fit in and stand out, the Gambrel model incorporates the brick facades and general massing of the surrounding neighborhood while adding a slight twist to the roof-lines of the street. Inspired by an asymmetrically loaded scissor-truss, the result is a little bit of style and panache that creates a home as unique and diverse as the Botanical Heights neighborhood it’s part of. - [Ranch Redux](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ranch-redux-pj-vj~2372217) - Location: Creve Coeur, MO - Photos: 7 - Description: UIC Homes is excited to announce a new contemporary plan that is mid-century-inspired. This is the first plan in UIC’s portfolio to bring their distinctive contemporary homes to a specifically more suburban or rural context. The plans for the residences will be approximately 3,000sf on .5acre to 1-acre lots. Synthesizing the inspiration of mid-century homes with contemporary design sensibilities and the topography of a site, the two custom-model homes are a bold statement. Through understanding… - [GH House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gh-house-pj-vj~5591543) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: The GH House, located in The Grove neighborhood of St. Louis, is a synthesis of old and new. The site consisted of three typically long and narrow city lots with the middle lot containing an abandoned turn of the century home. Rather than demolish this small house, UIC created a concept for an ambitious "addition". - [BoJo House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bojo-house-pj-vj~5591502) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: The Boswell-Joseph House is a Mid-Century inspired home that replaced a smaller, well-worn home with one more stylish and efficient. Its openness and attention to natural light make it airy and spacious. Designed with sustainable features, this home will offer practical, efficient living for the owners throughout their lifetime. - [Pershing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pershing-pj-vj~2383519) - Location: St. Louis, MO - Photos: 2 - Description: These new, 2237sf single-family homes mix the craftsmanship and materials of the arts+craft style with a modern sensibility. Located in the Skinker-DeBaliviere Neighborhood, you are at the heart of it all — steps away from Forest Park, Washington University, and the UCity Loop. [See all 16 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/uic-homes-pfvwus-pf~1954606717) ## Community Q&A **Q: Do you have experience with smaller single family homes?** *(in Photo Questions)* I am interested in your company due to the contemporary designs. I would like to have a home built in St. Louis County. I understand that regulations are strict but am looking for less than 1000 square foot and 2 bedroom. Do you have any experience with this size home? Assuming a majority builder grade materials, what sort of price range would we be looking at? Thank You! A: Andy...sorry for the delay in responding to you. We lost an employee who had all of our log in info and it has taken us a while to get back up via Houzz security measures. Please feel free to call and talk with Sarah Gibson at 314-771-7300 x2337 ... or let us know how we can be in touch with you. **Q: Me encanta la barandilla** *(in Photo Questions)* Me gusta mucho la barandilla que se realizó en esta escalera, y quiero hacerla en mi casa, pero ni mi arquitecto ni el constructor son capaces de encontrar un cable flexible para darle forma, igual estamos confundidos con el tipo de material, me podéis decir de qué material está hecha la barandilla? A: Hello Monica -- The stair is actually pretty simple: wood construction with a steel cable railing. You can find the cable at any home improvement store, and attach with eyelets and tighten using a double eyelet coupler. Hope that helps. I translated using google translate: Hola Monica - La escalera es realmente bastante simple: construcción de madera con un pasamano de cable de acero. Usted puede encontrar el cable en cualquier tienda de mejoras para el hogar, y adjuntar con ojales y apretar con un acoplador de doble ojal. Espero que ayude. **Q: Exterior wood.** *(in Photo Questions)* What kind of wood is used on the exterior? A: Cedar **Q: Cooktop ventilation?** *(in Photo Questions)* Where is the cooktop ventilation? TV placement seems odd vs. couch orientation. Stair steel ropes look chic, like a sheet of rain. A: The client opted for no mechanical ventilation. They had the option to put a downdraft range but selected another range. By code they were fine with the operable windows at the end of the countertop. **Q: Where can I find the long, low shelving adjacent to the stairs?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This was constructed on site. **Q: Could you please share the brand/source of the light bar: Thanks!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: I believe it was George Kovacs Tube 5046 Bath Bar --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*