--- title: "JATES, Design + Build — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/jates-design-build-pfvwus-pf~598281386 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~598281386.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "JATES, Design + Build" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/8e430ce6096ac9dc_7198-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "2636 North Lincoln Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60614, United States" latitude: 41.9229 longitude: -87.6483 phone: "(773) 490-0217" website: http://www.jatesdesignbuild.com rating: 4.2 review_count: 5 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 18 last_updated: 2026-09-05 --- # JATES, Design + Build Original Houzz profile: [JATES, Design + Build](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/jates-design-build-pfvwus-pf~598281386) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Chicago, IL - **Serves:** Chicago - **Houzz rating:** 4.2 out of 5 (5 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2020), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 500 Ideabook Saves - Locally owned - Online consultation - High-end At JATES, we specialize in Residential Design & Build, bringing over 30 years of design expertise to every project. Based in Lincoln Park, Chicago, we focus on creating thoughtfully designed spaces that reflect luxury and functionality. Our team excels in designing high-rise residences, single-family homes, and multi-unit buildings, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for exceptional design. From Kitchen, Bathroom, and Basement designs to full home transformations, we offer a comprehensive Design & Build approach that brings your vision to life. We believe in design that not only enhances the aesthetic of your home but also elevates your living experience. Whether you’re updating a single room or undertaking a complete home transformation, our focus is on creating timeless, sophisticated spaces that stand the test of time. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Additions - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Design - Home Extensions - Bathroom Design - Architectural Design - Building Design - Basement Remodeling - Deck Building - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Architectural Drawings - Multigenerational Homes - House Plans - 3D Rendering - Project Management - Home Restoration - Basement Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Porch Design & Construction - Sunroom Design & Construction - Home Gym Design & Construction - Deck Design - Greenhouse Design & Construction - Barn Design & Construction - Workshop Design & Construction - Rooftop Deck Installation - Shed Design & Construction - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Pantries - Custom Walk-in Closets - Vanity Installation ### Areas Served - Chicago ### Typical Job Cost $50,000 - 800,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | JATES, Design + Build | | Address | 2636 North Lincoln Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60614, United States | | Phone | (773) 490-0217 | | Website | http://www.jatesdesignbuild.com | | License Number | TGC079902 | | Followers on Houzz | 18 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/jatesconstruction/ - Blog — https://www.jatesconstruction.com/blog-feed ## Offers Free In-Home or Virtual Consultation _Mention Houzz_ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [JATES, Design + Build](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/jates-design-build-pfvwus-pf~598281386) - **Website:** http://www.jatesdesignbuild.com - **Phone:** (773) 490-0217 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2020), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.2 out of 5 — 5 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 10.0 - Communication: 20.0 - Value: 10.0 ### All 5 reviews **★ — Melissa Fassbender, April 2023** > The whole project was a disappointment and significantly behind schedule. Nearly every aspect of the remodel had to be redone because it wasn’t done correctly the first time. > > It was supposed to take just over a month and it has now been 9 months of construction and over a year since we first contacted Jates to start the project. > > We repeatedly had “no updates” and no work for days and weeks. They struggled to get a hold of their own “team” members who aren’t actually Jates employees. People wouldn’t show up and we’d have no explanation, and then other times someone would show up without any notice. > > Most frustratingly, we hired Jates because we were told the project could get done before our baby was born. He is now 5+ months old. No number of apologies will take away the stress and anxiety this project has caused. > > The initial budget they told us we could do this project for was $30-35,000 and to date we’ve spent close to $45,000. This is a huge issue because we only took out a loan for $30,000. There also was no real "design" support - no one helped provide direction in choosing finishes or selections, etc. > > A few examples: > \- The wrong grout color was used. We accepted a credit because things were so behind schedule but still the grout had to be reapplied because it was stained during subsequent work. > \- The shower drain was installed incorrectly so it had to be ripped up along with the surrounding tile and shower pan before it was reinstalled correctly. > \- Plumbing and lights weren’t centered and had to be moved. > \- Lights (and drywall) had to be changed because the wrong size cans were used. > \- The counters had to be fixed because the vanities had to be readjusted and they didn’t let the countertop team know so they used the original measurements from before the vanities were moved. **Comment from JATES, Design + Build:** > We apologize for the disappointment and frustration you experienced during your project. At JATES, we strive to provide the best possible service to our clients and we're sorry that we fell short in your case. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into account as we continue to improve our processes. > > Regarding the delays, we understand how stressful it can be to have construction projects take longer than anticipated. While we made every effort to keep you updated on progress, we apologize for any lapses in communication that may have caused additional stress. > > As for the budget, we understand that your expenses ended up being higher than expected. At JATES, we work with our clients to give them full control over expenses and to get approval before moving forward with any investments. We apologize if this process was not clear to you, and we will do our best to improve our communication in the future. > > Regarding the design support, we have records of our team providing substantial design support and addressing all of the deficiencies that were pointed out. However, we apologize if this was not conveyed to you in a clear and helpful manner. We will take your feedback into account as we continue to work on improving our communication and customer service. > > We appreciate your business and hope that you are now able to relax and enjoy the beautiful serene space we collaborated on. **★★★★★ — Jason Brown, June 2019** > They were fantastic to work with. Punctual, professional and positive. Their work speaks for itself. I would highly recommend them. **★★★★★ — Bobbie Romano, June 2019** > What an amazing make over of our kitchen. We interviewed several construction firms prior to hiring Jates. They were communicative, timely and always great to work with. They presented a timeline with a hard start and finish date and job was completed early. Marco and Antonio came by at least twice a day to give us details on what to expect that day and to inspect work that was done. We can't say enough about Jates, and if we have another project in the future we would not hesitate to use them again. **★★★★★ — HU-128512152, June 2019** > As a property manager, my portfolio contains condos, townhomes, commercial units AND single family homes. Jates has always been able to execute each project with efficiency, supreme craftsmanship all while remaining conscious of my clients’ budget. We have completed major siding, woodwork, asphalt and paint projects with zero mishaps. The level of professionalism is superior to every vendor I have ever worked with! **★★★★★ — HU-759496733, April 2019** > I have work with and hired jates construction. > Their goal is to 100% satisfy the client at all times. Working with them has been fascinated, they know how to schedule all trades so they can do their jobs and not have us being on top of each other. They really make everyone’s job easy with out a hassle. > I am happy to continue working with them. ## Selected projects - [St. Charles Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-charles-kitchen-pj-vj~5542039) - Location: St. Charles, IL - Photos: 5 - [KEEP IT SIMPLE](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/keep-it-simple-pj-vj~5798744) - Location: Indian Head Park, IL - Photos: 5 - Description: Our team assisted the client in bringing this modern design to life. We kept everything simple & clean to deliver a timeless look in the bathrooms & kitchen. - [Lincoln Park-Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lincoln-park-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~5542000) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 3 - [Environmentally Conscious Kitchen Transformation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/environmentally-conscious-kitchen-transformation-pj-vj~5541995) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 5 - Description: The client presented a major challenge to the designer in this kitchen. The old layout was just not serving the family anymore. The designer created a solution that improved lighting, storage & overall functionally of the space while staying environmentally conscious. JATES Construction partnered with Green Home Chicago to bring this environmentally conscious project to life. Mouser cabinetry was used which holds a KMCA certification for providing responsibly sustainable cabinetry. We used a sus… - [CLUTTER SMOTHERS SIMPLICITY BREATHES](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clutter-smothers-simplicity-breathes-pj-vj~5687552) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 3 - Description: For this remodel the team decided to keep it simple with the material choices. The client did not want anything too busy, & feared being overwhelmed by a cluttered space. We kept it simple & modern throughout the space. We completed the two bathrooms for her & left the kitchen for a later date! - [HOMEY FEEL WITH A RUSTIC TOUCH](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/homey-feel-with-a-rustic-touch-pj-vj~5730419) - Location: Geneva, IL - Photos: 12 - Description: This geneva project looked amazing after the team finished up. The client decided that a farmhouse style would allow this bathroom to tie into the rest of the home. - [Deerfield-Multi Room Remodel (Kitchen, Office, Bathroom)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/deerfield-multi-room-remodel-kitchen-office-bathroom-pj-vj~5553607) - Location: Deerfield, IL - Photos: 6 - [Transitional Beautification](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-beautification-pj-vj~6090142) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 6 - Description: For this project, JATES construction built a beautiful bathroom for a client with some beautiful features. We added a shower system with a matte black handheld fixture with a nice sized shower head. we installed a beautiful custom painted barn door into the bedroom with gold handles to match the vanity & mirrors. We matched the countertop material and used it for our shower threshold & shower bench to tie everything together. - [ST CHARLES COMPOSITE RE BUILD](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-charles-composite-re-build-pj-vj~5546617) - Location: St. Charles, IL - Photos: 1 - [ADDING CHARACTER](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/adding-character-pj-vj~5546608) - Location: St. Charles, IL - Photos: 2 - [MEALS & MEMORIES](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/meals-and-memories-pj-vj~5698763) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 6 - Description: Our client worked with a designer to plan this kitchen so that it could suite her lifestyle. She loved to cook & loved having her grandkids over for breakfast. She wanted to make the space more interactive to accommodate her need to entertain in the space. This design helped her reach that goal. Our construction team worked with her & building staff to ensure that this project was executed without delays. - [GETTING THE MOST OUT OF A SMALL KITCHEN](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/getting-the-most-out-of-a-small-kitchen-pj-vj~2602309) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 61 - Description: This kitchen was a tight space. With good design direction from our showroom partner & proper space planning our team was able to bring this beautiful & functional kitchen to our client. - [NAPERVILLE COMPOSITE UPGRADE](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/naperville-composite-upgrade-pj-vj~5546612) - Location: Naperville, IL - Photos: 1 - [MASTER BATHROOM UPDATE](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bathroom-update-pj-vj~2602311) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 1 - [Geneva-Kitchen Overhaul](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/geneva-kitchen-overhaul-pj-vj~5542045) - Location: Geneva, IL - Photos: 6 - Description: For this project. We completely changed the look of the space. Our client communicated that they wanted a more open space & after collaborating with our designers & tradesmen we were able to deliver this functional kitchen to our customers on time & most importantly on budget! - [Tri-Taylor Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tri-taylor-master-bath-pj-vj~2602314) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 3 - [GUEST BATHROOM UPDATE](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/guest-bathroom-update-pj-vj~2602312) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 3 - [Revamped and Amplified](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/revamped-and-amplified-pj-vj~2602313) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 2 - Description: JATES Construction did a gut remodel of this bathroom. We upgraded all of the plumbing, all of the electrical & brought new life to this space. We also made a custom-built storage system for the client next to the bathtub to get away from a boring linen closet. The client can now appreciate this space for years to come - [Trio bathroom upgrade](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/trio-bathroom-upgrade-pj-vj~2602317) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 7 - [Prairie Makeover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/prairie-makeover-pj-vj~7181054) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 9 [See all 20 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/jates-design-build-pfvwus-pf~598281386) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/88974098/list/wish-list) — 3 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/admin6374) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-05.*