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address: "2464 Taylor Road #319, Wildwood, Missouri 63040, United States"
latitude: 38.5667
longitude: -90.631
phone: "(636) 236-2536"
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rating: 4.9
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# Compass Design \| Build

Original Houzz profile: [Compass Design \| Build](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/compass-design-build-pfvwus-pf~721645918)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Home Builders
- **Location:** Wildwood, MO
- **Serves:** St. Louis, Chesterfield, Wildwood, Ballwin, Kirkwood, Webster Groves, Creve Coeur, Manchester, Saint Louis, Eureka, Town and Country, Ellisville, Des Peres, Ladue, Pacific, Valley Park, Glendale, High Ridge, Fenton, Clarkson Valley, Winchester, Twin Oaks, Country Life Acres, Glencoe, Grover
- **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (14 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2020), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 100 Ideabook Saves

Compass Design Build is a full-service home building and remodeling company. Owned by Peter Uetrecht, a highly experienced homebuilder, and his wife, Jennifer, an award-winning interior designer, the company specializes in the design and construction of residential projects from smaller additions to luxury homes. Regardless of the project, all of our clients receive the same personal service, expert craftsmanship, and attention to detail.  This construction and design duo has served the greater St. Louis area for 25 years.

### Services Provided

- New Home Construction
- Home Remodeling
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- Multigenerational Homes
- Green Building
- Project Management
- Pool House Design & Construction
- Home Restoration
- Universal Design
- Handicap-Accessible Design
- Demolition
- Site Preparation
- Construction Drawings
- Custom Homes

### Areas Served

- St. Louis
- Chesterfield
- Wildwood
- Ballwin
- Kirkwood
- Webster Groves
- Creve Coeur
- Manchester
- Saint Louis
- Eureka
- Town and Country
- Ellisville
- Des Peres
- Ladue
- Pacific
- Valley Park
- Glendale
- High Ridge
- Fenton
- Clarkson Valley
- Winchester
- Twin Oaks
- Country Life Acres
- Glencoe
- Grover

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Compass Design \| Build |
| Address | 2464 Taylor Road \#319, Wildwood, Missouri 63040, United States |
| Phone | (636) 236-2536 |
| Website | http://www.compass-stl.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 54 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — @stlouiscustomhomebuilder

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Compass Design \| Build](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/compass-design-build-pfvwus-pf~721645918)
- **Website:** http://www.compass-stl.com
- **Phone:** (636) 236-2536

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Custom Home of the Year 2017 - HBA of St. Louis
- Custom Home of the Year 2018 - HBA of St. Louis

- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2020), for 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)
- [NAHB Remodelers](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nahb-remodelers-pfvwus-pf~597469654)
- [NAHB Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nahb-certified-aging-in-place-specialist-pfvwus-pf~471784673)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 14 reviews**

### Reviews

**★★★★★ — Tom McCarthy, Feb. 2019**

> Pete and Jenn were absolutely incredible people to work with on the build of our house.  Our project was a full second story addition and completed in full brick which had to match the existing. We worked with Compass on a couple of different designs and they helped us find the design that was perfect for us.  Throughout the project they kept us informed of the cost of the project and any change orders that we added to the project.  The use of Builder Trend they used to track the project was an on-time and efficient way of us to track the project cost as a whole and in real time.
>
> The individuals/contractors that we worked with were all accommodating and friendly.  When we had a question or Concern with any aspect of the project Pete was always willing to take time and step in to help explain to us what was going on.  With any project you have over-run from budget but Pete did a great job at driving us back to the table to keep us on budget with where we were spending our money and spending it wisely.
>
> At any given point of the project if we asked to meet with Pete to discuss concerns or issues he was always there for us.  We have a beautiful home and the finish’s and carpentry that was done was some of the best we have seen and we have used a lot of contractors.  His use of quality craftmanship and detail was impeccable.
>
> When it came to a final punch list for the project his team finished what they said they would do.  In any construction project contractors have tendency to walk away form a job when it gets to the final details but he was right there behind us the whole way and made sure it was done correctly.  We would recommend Compass to anyone taking on project the size that we did.  We would be happy to talk to any of his prospective clients to describe and show off our project that they completed for us.

**★★★★★ — Carrie Strickland, Jan. 2019**

> Outstanding to details and attentive to our needs and wonderful work ethic from everyone! Our home is beautiful and well crafted. We highly recommend them!

**★★★★★ — ALAMELU LAKSHMANAN, Jan. 2019**

> GOOD QUALITY WORK . EASY TO WORK WITH CONTRACTOR
> KNOWLEDGABLE ABOUT THE SCOPE OF WORK.
> WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND.
> MET DEADLINES & BUDGET

**★★★★★ — HU-500454665, Dec. 2018**

> We used Compass Design and Build for 2 major projects. They gutted our master bath and completely remodeled our kitchen. We honestly couldn’t be happier. Pete is always available for questions or concerns. His staff is prompt, polite, and respectful of your home. Their workmanship is professional and they truly care about the job they do. Working with them was a pleasure!

**★★★★★ — Thomas Johnson, May 2017**

> We hired an architect to design our addition and then received two bids, The best and most complete was Peters. The addition took nine months to complete and was built thru the winter months. We had a very tight space to work in and included a poured basement; I am a retired contractor and am not the easiest person to work for. During the entire building process Peter and I got along and the construction was completed in a professional way. We did make some changes to benefit us as the project went along. Even with the changes in scope and cost Peter and I got along well and ended as friends. I felt we received good value for the project and would do it all over again. There has not been one warranty item Peter has had to repair.

**★★★★★ — Kelly Kirtley, Feb. 2017**

> We have done 2 major construction projects with Compass Design.  They are professional, creative and mostly importantly deeply care about your project including the impact the project has on your budget and family life.

**★★★★★ — TMG Realty, Nov. 2016**

> My company's experience with Compass Design Build has always been first class in all respects. They are responsive, experienced and professional. They have gone above and beyond expectations for our clients. We look forward to working with Compass Design Build again and would enthusiastically recommend them to others.

**★★★★★ — Richard Brown, Nov. 2016**

> I hired Compass Design to remodel my kitchen, based on their  competitive pricing and an recommendation by Direct Buy. Besides being extremely professional and personable, their work and craftsmanship was outstanding. It took them longer than expected to complete the remodeling, that was due to unforeseen issues. Compass Design will always be my first choice, I highly recommend them.

**★★★★★ — Diane Allen, Nov. 2016**

> We got several estimates for a kitchen remodel and chose Compass Design Build, because they provided the most creative design at a very competitive price. They were professional, helped us every step of the way and were attentive throughout the entire process. We would highly recommend them for a small design project or building a home.

**★★★★★ — D/J Chorpening, Nov. 2016**

> We were very pleased with Compass Design and would use them again. The work was done on time. Everyone was professional. They kept the work area as clean as possible and we're sticklers for detail. We would recommend them to our friends.

**★★★★★ — Marlene and Jim Shelton, Nov. 2016**

> Compass Design , owned by Pete and Jennifer Uetreck , has remodeled several rooms for us . All look like they should be in House Beautiful. Thanks to Jennifer's amazing design talents and Pete's impeccable work ethic, all the projects were beyond our expectation. All of his crews are professional with very detail completed to perfection. We even went on vacation while Compass remodeled our kitchen. Came home to a brand new kitchen and family room. Besides the many remodeling projects, We also hired Compass to build an addition to our home. It too turned out like a show piece. Great Company, great Owners.

**★★★★★ — Jeff Zohner, March 2015**

> Compass Design did our kitchen expansion and room addition one year ago.  We had the opportunity to walk through several homes that Compass Design did previous to ours and saw the great workmanship in those homes.  We are so happy with the completed job.  Pete Uetrecht was very quick to follow through with estimates and options during the project.  His interior designer, Jennifer, was so wonderful to work with selecting flooring, paint and shopping for furniture.  The workmen were very courteous and kept the house cleaned up at the end of each day as we lived in the home during the four month renovation.
> We would definitely recommend Compass for your future project.

## Selected projects

- [Custom Home Clayton](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-home-clayton-pj-vj~7589891)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 19
- [Custom Home - Wildwood - For Gary Sinise Foundation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-home-wildwood-for-gary-sinise-foundation-pj-vj~6484908)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 32
- [Custom Home - Wildwood, MO - For Gary Sinise Foundation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-home-wildwood-mo-for-gary-sinise-foundation-pj-vj~5567315)
  - Location: Wildwood, MO
  - Photos: 81
- [Custom Home - Ballwin, MO - For Gary Sinise Foundation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-home-ballwin-mo-for-gary-sinise-foundation-pj-vj~5526451)
  - Location: Ballwin, MO
  - Photos: 13
- [Clayton, MO - 3rd Floor Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clayton-mo-3rd-floor-addition-pj-vj~5529383)
  - Location: Clayton, MO
  - Photos: 23
- [Custom Home Wildwood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-home-wildwood-pj-vj~1052313)
  - Location: Wildwood, MO
  - Photos: 35
- [Custom Home - St Albans Forest](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-home-st-albans-forest-pj-vj~5567333)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
- [Misc Custom Homes - St. Louis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/misc-custom-homes-st-louis-pj-vj~880943)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 65
- [Contemporary Custom Home - Ladue](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-custom-home-ladue-pj-vj~5567332)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 15
- [Misc Remodel Work - St. Louis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/misc-remodel-work-st-louis-pj-vj~5567340)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [Custom Homes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-homes-pj-vj~881291)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
- [St. Louis Home Builder](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-louis-home-builder-pj-vj~881343)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 31

[See all 12 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/compass-design-build-pfvwus-pf~721645918)

## Ideabooks

- [Meramec Bluffs - Addition](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/185210808/list/meramec-bluffs-addition) — 12 ideas

[See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/puetrecht)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Where is the chandelier from?** *(in Photo Questions)*

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A: I wish I could help.  We built that home about 15 years ago, but I'll see if I can find any info.  It would have been purchased through Villa Lighting which is now closed.  I believe Villa may have been bought out by Amini's in Chesterfield.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*