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address: "912 S 5th St, St Charles, St. Charles, Missouri 63301, United States"
latitude: 38.8014
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phone: "(314) 713-1989"
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# Aptitude Design & Build

Original Houzz profile: [Aptitude Design & Build](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/aptitude-design-and-build-pfvwus-pf~663060108)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** General Contractors
- **Location:** St. Charles, MO
- **Serves:** St. Louis, O Fallon, O'Fallon, Saint Charles, Saint Peters, Florissant, Chesterfield, Wentzville, Wildwood, Oakville, University City, Ballwin, Kirkwood, Webster Groves, Creve Coeur, Manchester, Saint Louis, Town and Country, Ellisville, Ladue, Olivette, Maplewood, Brentwood, Glendale, Frontenac, Warson Woods
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (24 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2019–2023), for Service, Design.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves
- Best of Houzz winner
- Locally owned
- Award winning

Aptitude Design & Build is a St. Louis design-build firm specializing in thoughtfully crafted home renovations that improve how people live every day. From kitchen remodels and bathroom renovations to basement finishes and whole-home transformations, the team combines design expertise, quality construction, and clear communication from concept through completion.

With a focus on functionality, craftsmanship, and timeless design, Aptitude Design & Build works closely with homeowners to create spaces that feel intentional, beautiful, and built to last.

### Services Provided

- Home Remodeling
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Bathroom Remodeling
- General Contracting
- Basement Remodeling
- Flooring Installation

### Areas Served

- St. Louis
- O Fallon
- O'Fallon
- Saint Charles
- Saint Peters
- Florissant
- Chesterfield
- Wentzville
- Wildwood
- Oakville
- University City
- Ballwin
- Kirkwood
- Webster Groves
- Creve Coeur
- Manchester
- Saint Louis
- Town and Country
- Ellisville
- Ladue
- Olivette
- Maplewood
- Brentwood
- Glendale
- Frontenac
- Warson Woods

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Aptitude Design & Build |
| Address | 912 S 5th St, St Charles, St. Charles, Missouri 63301, United States |
| Phone | (314) 713-1989 |
| Website | http://Aptitudedesignandbuild.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 36 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/aptitudestl/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Aptitude Design & Build](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/aptitude-design-and-build-pfvwus-pf~663060108)
- **Website:** http://Aptitudedesignandbuild.com
- **Phone:** (314) 713-1989

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2019–2023), for Service, Design.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 24 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### Reviews

**★★★★★ — HU-995247787, July 2022**

> Matt and his team did a phenomenal job on a bathroom remodel. Would definitely use again and highly recommend them

**★★★★★ — HU-4128520, May 2021**

> Aptitude recently finished our basement including a bedroom, bathroom, rec and living room areas.
> We enjoyed working with Matt and his team.  They took the time to plan the job up front and provided us the flexibility to customize during the process.  From a customer service perspective, Aptitude has set the bar very high.  All of his team, including subcontractors, were very professional, courteous, and focused on the quality of their work.
> We are thrilled with the results and plan to use Aptitude on future home projects.

**Comment from Aptitude Design & Build:**

> Thanks for the kind words. We loved working with you guys and the basement turn out awesome. Pictures coming soon!

**★★★★ — Janet Tonjes, April 2020**

> Overall I felt Aptitude Design &Build did an excellent job with our kitchen remodel.  Matt listened to our wants and incorporated them into the plan.  Our renovation included converting a small footprint kitchen and an unused dining room into an eat in kitchen with large island, walk in pantry and separate laundry room.  His workmen were courteous and on time.  The team responded to questions and followed up with some minor fixes after the job was completed.  The only reservation I had was when the time line ran over and they tried to hurry things along.  The floors were not done well and had to be redone which cost us time.  But  Aptitude backed up their work and had the floors redone.  I’ve recommended Matt and his team to our daughter to do their kitchen.  They are honest and do quality work.  I would use them again for future jobs

**Comment from Aptitude Design & Build:**

> Janet,
>
> Appreciate the kind words and honest feedback. We really enjoyed collaborating with you on your project and appreciate you connecting us with other people who you think would benefit from our services. What we’ve learned over the last two decades is some projects hit a snag, but as long as we are honest and consistent we can get any project back on track. I appreciate your patience and willingness to work with us to make sure the job was completed at the standard of craftmanship we are passionate about delivering.
> Look forward to doing future projects together,
> Matt

**★★★★★ — HU-740514861, July 2019**

> I have hired Matt and his team for various projects several times over the years. Matt and his staff are extremely reliable and professional and treat my house with respect. I never have any hesitancy giving my house key to them while I go to work and they are working at my house.
> Matt stands behind his workmanship. If small repairs to his work needed due to settlement etc..he has returned to fix stuff months later without any charge. I wholeheartedly recommend Aptitude design and build.

**★★★★★ — Bill Sauerwein, July 2019**

> I had a great experience with Aptitude.  I worked with Matt and his team to design and build-out my commercial property.  This talented group of architects and construction professionals did quality work, kept the job site clean and orderly, were polite and professional and finished when promised so that we could be open for business.  Its a deeply talented company that gets things done.  Even the City and County Inspectors were complimentary of their work and progress!!   Its so important to find a contractor you can trust for your project.  Aptitude is the one.

**Comment from Aptitude Design & Build:**

> Bill, it was a pleasure working on your project with you, the guys are looking forward to your grand opening on July 13th.

**★★★★★ — Paul Oliver, April 2019**

> Matt and his team did a great job for us on 2 bathroom projects.  One was a floor to ceiling remodel and the other was an update.  Both projects exceeded our expectations on every front.  Quality, cost, design, and schedule were as or better than promised.  It was really a pleasure having his team in our home, working with them on the many real time decisions that needed to be made to ensure we had the best for our needs.  We highly recommend Aptitude for your needs and we will be using them again for some additional projects.  Thanks Matt and send Aaron back, we kind of adopted him as our own.  Best Regards, Paul & Jean

**★★★★★ — Mary Sheets, April 2019**

> Matt and his crew remodeled our master bath and we could'nt be more pleased. They were efficient and very professional. We highly recommend Aptitude to any project you may have.
>
> We are using Matt again to do another project in our home. Friendly employees who feel like family.

**★★★★★ — John Paden, April 2019**

> Matt's team has done many jobs over 15-20 yeas for us.  We know the quality of his work will be the best.  He  and his team members are very friendly and thoughtful. . We are happy to give him a key to our house so  his team can work when we are not at home.  In short you can't go wrong when you hire Matt's company.

**★★★★★ — bipscups, April 2018**

> Matt and his team were very professional and extemely helpful, throughout the whole process. They arrived on time every day and answered all questions and professionally dealt with any surprises that came up. I would hire them again.

**★★★★★ — Don DeVoto, April 2018**

> Matt and Tim were GREAT to work with! I could not be happier! They retiled three of my bathrooms. Tim was here on time every day, worked quietly, was very professional, cleaned up every day, protected my walkways where he walked and kept the dust to a minimum. No to mention his work was SUPERB! He is very conscientious about his work. Laying tile properly is like a big jigsaw puzzle, and Tim knows how to do it to a tee! I highly recommend Aptitude Design & Build and will use them on my next project. Thanks so much guys!

**★★★★★ — Ruth Irvine, March 2018**

> Matt, Tim and Aaron did a phenomenal job of recreating our master bath.  Each phase of the renovation was done well and with much attention to detail.  I can't say enough about the amazing quality of the workmanship.  In addition, every worker who came into our home was kind, courteous and solicitous of our wishes and plans for the bathroom.  I would highly recommend Aptitude Design and Build for any of your home projects.  They were great!!

**★★★★★ — Liz, Feb. 2018**

> Matt and Aptitude have worked in our home on three different jobs.  Two backsplashes in the kitchens of two different homes--one a newer home, the other a remodeled older home.  He also took on updating our master bathroom in a 30+ year old home.  The work in our two kitchens was excellent.  The tilers always cleaned up after themselves everyday so that we could prepare meals and function in our kitchen over the (probably) week it took to finish each job.
>
> The Master Bath updating in the 30+ year home took over a month to complete--probably at least 6 weeks.  Matt's men did excellent work--we are very please with the job and continue to love the design--it works very well for us and added a lot of usable space to the MB.  I couldn't tell you how patient Matt was with us as we changed our minds on tub removal, door location changes and more.  They did excellent work on a tough job.
>
> Thank you, Matt and your great crew!

## Selected projects

- [Meet Aptitude Founder Matt Mierek](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/meet-aptitude-founder-matt-mierek-pj-vj~6517300)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Full Home Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/full-home-remodel-pj-vj~7287467)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 26
- [Major Basement Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/major-basement-remodel-pj-vj~6694203)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 23
- [Basement Remodel with Golf Simulator](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/basement-remodel-with-golf-simulator-pj-vj~6963601)
  - Location: Wentzville, MO
  - Photos: 37
- [Modern Basement Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-basement-remodel-pj-vj~7200743)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 23
- [Kitchen, Master Bathroom, Laundry Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-master-bathroom-laundry-room-pj-vj~7223484)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 25
- [TLW](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tlw-pj-vj~3075918)
  - Location: St. Louis, MO
  - Photos: 16
- [Three Bathrooms Remodeled](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/three-bathrooms-remodeled-pj-vj~6728570)
  - Location: Weldon Spring, MO
  - Photos: 13
- [Commercial Buildout & Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/commercial-buildout-and-design-pj-vj~6652536)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
- [Open-Concept Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/open-concept-kitchen-pj-vj~6591916)
  - Location: Imperial, MO
  - Photos: 13
- [Aptitude Remodels Bakery](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/aptitude-remodels-bakery-pj-vj~6544100)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [New Bathroom for Historic Holy Hills Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-bathroom-for-historic-holy-hills-home-pj-vj~6499393)
  - Location: St. Louis, MO
  - Photos: 2
- [Kitchen Doubles Storage Space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-doubles-storage-space-pj-vj~6591912)
  - Location: Ellisville, MO
  - Photos: 8
- [Aptitude Design and Build Finishes Basement](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/aptitude-design-and-build-finishes-basement-pj-vj~6544111)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Basement and Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/basement-and-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~7168892)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [Creative Kitchen Makeover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/creative-kitchen-makeover-pj-vj~6852699)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
- [Clayton Highrise Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clayton-highrise-remodel-pj-vj~6316504)
  - Location: Clayton, MO
  - Photos: 11
- [Aptitude Remodels Historic Office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/aptitude-remodels-historic-office-pj-vj~6544119)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~6299514)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 19
- [Modern Kitchen Opens Up](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-kitchen-opens-up-pj-vj~6786924)
  - Location: Saint Charles, MO
  - Photos: 8

[See all 68 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/aptitude-design-and-build-pfvwus-pf~663060108)

## Ideabooks

- [Farrell](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/164045165/list/farrell) — 4 ideas
- [fireplace](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/162943622/list/fireplace) — 5 ideas
- [Brownlee](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/111677086/list/brownlee) — 16 ideas

[See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/aptitudeconstruction)

## Community Q&A

**Q: bathroom faucet** *(in Photo Questions)*

where did find the faucet on the smaller darker BR with single sink?

A: Hi Kara it was from Ferguson Kitchen and Bath  ( Moen I believe )

**Q: Countertops?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Love these countertops - can you share the manufacturer/color? TIA!

A: Hi Barrie the tops are carrera marble

**Q: Tile Manufacurer?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Who is the glass tile manufacturer?  Love the variation in color.

A: This tile came from The Tile Shop

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-18.*