--- title: "LM Custom Homes — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/lm-custom-homes-pfvwus-pf~26574239 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~26574239.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "LM Custom Homes" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/8aa3fb380618287e_1224-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "115 W 55th Street, Suite 300, Clarendon Hills, Illinois 60514, United States" latitude: 41.7965 longitude: -87.9569 phone: "(630) 560-2905" website: http://www.BuildLM.com rating: 5 review_count: 8 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 88 last_updated: 2026-08-24 --- # LM Custom Homes Original Houzz profile: [LM Custom Homes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/lm-custom-homes-pfvwus-pf~26574239) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Clarendon Hills, IL - **Serves:** Naperville, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Lombard, Glen Ellyn, Westmont, Lisle, Darien, Brookfield, Hinsdale, La Grange, Western Springs, La Grange Park, Clarendon Hills - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (8 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2019), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves The LM Custom Homes’ team has been building and renovating distinct homes in many of Chicago’s highly coveted communities since 1995. Our custom homes are nestled in neighborhoods from Chicago’s North Shore to our current projects in the Western Suburbs of Hinsdale, Western Springs and Clarendon Hills. With $100 million in completed homes to date, we bring an unparalleled level of design expertise, construction knowledge, and personalized service to each and every project. LM Custom Homes partners with our customers in the design and construction of their custom home or remodeling project to their specification. The design-build approach creates a seamless integration between architecture, construction and project management and allows us to closely align a customer’s dreams with realistic costs and timeline projections. Speculative Homebuilder: LM Custom Homes also designs and builds homes which we offer for sale to the marketplace: http://www.BuildLM.com/our-homes/current-projects/ ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Building Design - Renovations ### Areas Served - Naperville - Wheaton - Downers Grove - Elmhurst - Lombard - Glen Ellyn - Westmont - Lisle - Darien - Brookfield - Hinsdale - La Grange - Western Springs - La Grange Park - Clarendon Hills ### Typical Job Cost $200,000 - 1 million $200,000 is reflective of a remodeling job we would typically take on. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | LM Custom Homes | | Address | 115 W 55th Street, Suite 300, Clarendon Hills, Illinois 60514, United States | | Phone | (630) 560-2905 | | Website | http://www.BuildLM.com | | Followers on Houzz | 88 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — buildlm.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [LM Custom Homes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/lm-custom-homes-pfvwus-pf~26574239) - **Website:** http://www.BuildLM.com - **Phone:** (630) 560-2905 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2019), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 8 reviews** ### All 8 reviews **★★★★★ — Kathy and Dave O'Neill, Nov. 2018** > We have only wonderful things to say about LM Custom Homes! This past year LM constructed a four-season sunroom addition and deck as well as landscaping that went beyond our expectations. They showed great professionalism from the start of the project all the way through to the last detail. The planning and building process was made seamless with their attention to detail, integrity, experience and conscientiousness. And most importantly, the quality of their work is superior. We enthusiastically recommend LM Custom Homes to others looking to build or improve their homes. **★★★★★ — Kevin Houston, Nov. 2016** > Here at Ashland Millwork we have had the pleasure of doing business with LM Custom Homes since 1995. Their professionalism and sound business ethics permeate every project I've been involved on. In this age of shifting loyalties, it is refreshing to have such a lasting relationship in what can at times be a tough environment. I look forward to many more years of partnership with LM Custom Homes. **★★★★★ — JMT Designs, June 2016** > It was an absolute pleasure to work with LM Custom Homes yet again! I loved helping them design their first home in Clarendon Hills and another in Western Springs. Now we are near the completion of our third home in Hinsdale. I was impressed by their professionalism, quality of construction and ethical consumer research. It was also wonderful to work with such detail-oriented professionals. I am humbled to be a part of this amazing team and eager to see what the future holds for us! **★★★★★ — Bryan Assoc. Inc. Architects, June 2016** > LM Custom Homes has a great team in place. Don & Kevin balance customer service and the construction process. I was the architect on a recent project of theirs and was impressed with their attention to detail and the way thing are put together. They have a very professional business model and I can highly recommend them to build your home. **★★★★★ — Bri DeMartino, June 2016** > It's been a pleasure to work with LM custom homes. They are very responsive to our questions and work quickly and diligently to meet our needs. Our new home was built with care and consideration. We feel lucky to be the new owners. They helped to make the purchase of the home as seamless as possible, even helping us to make adjustments that suit our particular taste. **★★★★★ — Diana Ivas, April 2016** > LM custom homes goes beyond what is generally expected of a first rate builder. They do high end custom finishes and always deliver what they promise. > It is easy to recommend them as people can easily see their product in all the western suburbs. Their clients have the highest praise for their craftsmanship and their integrity. > I am always happy to recommend them to my clients. **★★★★★ — kylestern, March 2016** > I live in a Custom Home built by the LM owners. It is absolutely amazing. It is the smallest things that one does not think of that make all the difference. Thank goodness Don does think of these things. The sightlines, the finishes, the flow, the amazing details. I will not live in another home. The living experience is simply wonderful. > > Our home is 339 Rub Street Clarendon Hills, IL. Don's work on this is simply wonderful. The living space, the bed rooms and kids areas, the outdoor space and patio. Of course, the place we all spend time (the kitchen) - is fantastic. **★★★★★ — jan\_morel90, Feb. 2016** > I was really impressed with the quality of the home that Don, Kevin, and their team built at 11 Blodgett Avenue in Clarendon Hills. The home has tons of light and we had rave reviews from buyers. Just another note, I sold a 10 year old home built by Don and it showed flawlessly. Again buyers that came through were really impressed with the quality of the build. ## Selected projects - [French Eclectic Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/french-eclectic-home-pj-vj~2146137) - Location: Hinsdale, IL - Photos: 16 - Description: Beautifully designed classic French Eclectic home completed in 2016 in Hinsdale, IL. This home has 6 bedrooms, 4 with en-suite baths, and a total of 6 and 1/2 baths. The home also features 4 fully finished levels and a total of 6,000 livable square feet and an oversize two car garage on a 64 foot by 187 foot lot. - [Arts & Crafts Style Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arts-and-crafts-style-home-pj-vj~2055779) - Location: Western Springs, IL - Photos: 10 - Description: This home is perfectly designed for a narrower lot and features a "front to back" livability that exploits the beautiful and deep rear yard. Featuring five bedrooms, four and one-half baths, and a fully finished lower level and attic, the home contains just over 6,000 finished square feet of living space. With a timeless exterior design and transitional interior finish, the home appeals to today's buyer. - [Shingle Style Family Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shingle-style-family-home-pj-vj~2055765) - Location: Clarendon Hills, IL - Photos: 12 - [Cottage Style Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cottage-style-home-pj-vj~1444078) - Location: Clarendon Hills, IL - Photos: 13 - [English Manor Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/english-manor-home-pj-vj~1442933) - Location: Clarendon Hills, IL - Photos: 12 - [Princeton Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/princeton-renovation-pj-vj~2594688) - Location: Hinsdale, IL - Photos: 17 - Description: This renovation in Hinsdale Illinois was completed for a custom client looking to expand and re-purpose their family home. By adding a 600 square foot addition to the existing colonial plan, the client was able to open up the connection of the first floor living area and expand into their beautiful rear yard. An overhaul on the home's exterior and rear landscape added to the scope and quality of the project. - [Arts and Crafts Bungalow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arts-and-crafts-bungalow-pj-vj~1444101) - Location: Downers Grove, IL - Photos: 2 - [Shingle Style Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shingle-style-home-pj-vj~1444099) - Location: Homer Glen, IL - Photos: 4 - [English Tudor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/english-tudor-pj-vj~1444088) - Location: Clarendon Hills, IL - Photos: 1 - [Shingle Style Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shingle-style-home-pj-vj~1442924) - Location: Clarendon Hills, IL - Photos: 6 - [Craftsmen influenced Bungalow](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craftsmen-influenced-bungalow-pj-vj~1444105) - Location: Riverside, IL - Photos: 5 - [Forest](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/forest-pj-vj~2143043) - Location: Hinsdale, IL - Photos: 4 - Description: Photography Credit to Tim Bensen: http://timbensonphotography.zenfolio.com/ - [Details](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/details-pj-vj~1353005) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - [Family Room and Deck addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/family-room-and-deck-addition-pj-vj~5466332) - Location: Clarendon Hills, IL - Photos: 7 - Description: Complete overhaul and expansion of family room and rear exterior of home. Addition of a stepped Ipe deck and rear yard landscape. [See all 14 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/lm-custom-homes-pfvwus-pf~26574239) ## Ideabooks - [Open Truss Elements](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/115921694/list/open-truss-elements) — 13 ideas - [111 Princeton](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/67931570/list/111-princeton) — 1 idea [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/lmteam) ## Community Q&A **Q: Love the exterior color!** *(in Photo Questions)* Would love to know the exterior siding color and material used, as well as the name of the stone. We are building this spring and want a color combination similar to this! A: This is a Cabot and Cabot Product - Driftway Grey in Semi Solid Stain The Stone is Chilton Blend stone on the columns. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-24.*