A. Perry Homes

Simply put, A. Perry made our dream home become a reality. We initially discovered A. Perry on Houzz. After interviewing several builders, we vetted A. Perry by interviewing past clients. We were impressed because every single family gave glowing reviews! Since then, the Perry team helped us find our property, design our home and build it. From beginning to end, the experience with A. Perry was very special. Building a custom home is no small feat, and doing it during a pandemic presents extra, unique challenges. The Perry team took every detail we brought to them, and did their best to make every item happen. From design to execution, the Perry team worked hard to make the process smooth. Their trade partners are all the best of the best. One of the things we appreciated most about this family-owned business is that they are always looking for the best in class, and were open to our suggestions. Accordingly, on occasion we used our own vendors, and the Perry team was very receptive. By the end of the process, many of the Perry partners felt like family. Serge, our painter, was excellent! Peter the electrician worked tirelessly despite the many challenges (and tiny, ornate crystals) we presented him. Our interior designer often commented that the Perry team kept the construction site meticulous. Moreover, our superintendent Tom Ellison has been so integral, helpful, and responsive throughout the build process. He balanced all the changes and details that would come up, and most importantly he anticipated issues and helped us make important decisions. We've been living in our forever home for about a month, but if we were ever to go through the process again, A. Perry will be our first call! We've already recommended them to all our friends.

We worked with A. Perry on the reconstruction of a condo unit. Their design team did a fantastic job of envisioning what we could do with the space (actually two units combined into one). Then the construction started. This was an entire demo, including removing or moving most interior walls, bathrooms, etc. The project took a bit longer than envisioned but the Covid 19 pandemic slowed things down. Key to the success was our interior designer, Artists Concepts, who worked with A. Perry the whole way. The project is completed and we are thrilled with the results. And taking care of the punch list items, which is always an issue, went very smoothly thanks to the project manager Tom Ellison. The only cautionary note I would add is that many of the allowances in the initial budget were not reasonable for the quality we planned to use for cabinets, tile, counters, fixtures, etc. So make sure you plan for what your living style expects, not for what they put in the allowances. But we are thrilled with the final project.

We used A. Perry to find a lot, design and build our home. From the beginning, we appreciated their focus on quality, integrity and family. Everyone who works at the firm is either related or has worked there forever and they take extreme pride in their work. It shows when you visit one of their homes- they feel solid and you can tell the home is exceptional quality. Building a custom home is difficult and challenging but the team made it as seamless as possible. They were communicative, thoughtful and kind throughout the process. It’s not cheap but you get what you pay for- which we appreciate greatly having come from a home where the builder cut corners. The team, software and tradespeople were best in class. The vendors they use are excellent and they are open to clients using their own. Our site superintendent was absolutely fantastic and ran the site like a tight ship- helping us deliver on our timeline even in the middle of a pandemic. We have been in our home for about a month and could not be more happy. A Perry has been over to fix any outstanding issues quickly. It’s been a long process but we’ll worth it. Happy to chat with anyone considering A Perry. I recommend them to everyone I know who is considering building a custom home.

I was hired by a client to work with A. Perry Homes on their new construction home and had a great experience from beginning to end. As an interior designer who has worked with both small and large builders, I was not sure what expect. From the onset and planning stage, A. Perry's team was organized, communicative, and collaborative. They provided schedules at the beginning of the project, which made my job as an interior designer very easy. The software and project management tools they used were also helpful and insured that the entire building team, client, and designer were in constant communication. It made for a very smooth process. During construction, the site was organized and the trades people seemed focused and conscientious. I would highly recommend A. Perry to future clients and anyone who is embarking on building a new home.

We really enjoyed working with the A. Perry team on our home renovation. From the planning and architecture phase to the execution of the work, everything ran so smoothly thanks to their wonderful team and process driven system. Their onsite project managers were so friendly, knowledgeable and supportive through the renovation/construction. In addition to the A. Perry team, each of their sub-contractors were extremely professional and experts at their craft. We could not be happier with how everything turned out! We will absolutely be working with them on any future projects.

We engaged A.Perry Homes to design and build a new house for us in Winnetka, Ill. It was a "Home Run" from the design process all thru the building process. They took our requests for what we wanted the house to look like and what we wanted inside. They interrupted We engaged A.Perry Homes to design and build a new house for us in Winnetka, Illinois. It was a "Home Run" from the design process all thru the building process. They took our requests for what we wanted the house to look like and what we wanted inside. They interrupted everything we wanted to perfection. We had never build a home before so we were not sure what to expect in the building process. It was a 5 star experience in every way. Everyone we worked with was a joy to work with and everyone of the purveyors they sent us to, to pick things out was so pleasant and helpful. My husband basically let me be in charge of the building and I had the best time! We were also doing this from long distance and I was able to be in constant touch with our team either by phone,email and pictures. Very important to both of us our beautiful home came in on time and on budget!!! We have been in the house for three months and it is perfect!!! It was completed beyond our best expectations and everything is running smoothly.

Over the years we have partnered with A Perry on some of our most noteworthy stairs and balustrade designs. One of our favorites can be seen in Anthony Jr's personal residence. We cherish the relationship with have with such an elite home builder. Their accomplishments go beyond home building, and into family and community. We wish them continued growth and success!

My rating for this company & Tony is the highest you use. I am a real estate broker. I have recommended the company and Tony to my clients and friends. They do both new home construction & additions. They are always very happy & impressed by the work. And maybe even more important with the personal and professional care they receive. Especially with the designing process, which can be the most important & most personal part of the experience. I would use their services myself!

We had a great experience building our home with A Perry. The architects, internal staff and project managers at the building site were very easy to work with, knowledgeable and accessible. The Team offered candid feedback and guided us to workable solution. In the end, our finished home had the look and feel we were trying to achieve. A difficult project made easy.

I have referred several of my clients to A. Perry Homes. They have always been very generous with their time and they are great listeners. They really take the time to walk people through what is a very complex process and go the extra mile to meet the clients needs.

Exceptionally creative and fine work. Managed expectations well. Seldom did meeting occur without understanding next step and when it would occur.

We have used their Wilmette showroom for multiple fundraisers for St Joseph School. They are so gracious to assist us and Anthony Perry Jr. is so kind to help with planning, set up and helping the night of the event. We love hosting parties in their beautiful space and checking out what’s new in kitchen and home design. I also have clients who have loved working with them on home building and they are always pleased. Thanks again Perry Family for your graciousness.

The customer service at A.Perry Homes is top-notch! We have a screened-in-porch with heated floors and a fireplace, and we wanted to be able to use it during the winter. With a big party coming up, A.Perry Homes came to our rescue and sealed up the screened in porch with vinyl sheeting prior to our event. After reaching out to them, they immediately got back to us, proposed various solutions to help us enclose the porch, and then they sent someone over right away to get the job done. Our porch went from being the same temperature as outside (in the 20s in Chicago) to the mid-60s with the heated floor, fire in the fireplace, and vinyl sheeting protecting us from the cold winds. It was perfect for the party! Mike Zaban did a fantastic job, as did Anthony Perry who helped him hang the sheeting. The whole job took them less than a day to complete, and they left our home in pristine condition. The whole team at A.Perry Homes is fantastic to work with, whether the job is big (they built our custom house for us) or small (the screened-in-porch). The quality of their work is extremely high, and we have received countless complements on our house and screened-in-porch. We highly recommend them!

A. Perry Homes has done an incredible job for my real estate buyers both remodeling older homes and building new construction over the past five years. The leadership team and client service is top notch. They are currently doing two projects for my clients who are out of town and they are loving the online project management software that allows them to follow along in real time and with up to date photos on where every detail of the project stands. The software also helps them keep track of every detail they have selected for their home. The quality of construction and talent at A. Perry Homes will exceed expectations.

We collaborated with A. Perry on a custom home project and are very happy with the results. They worked with our designers to bring our vision to life, and have practically become part of the family. Their lifetime guarantee on the home is well worth the investment.

I hired A. Perry to build my dream home. They did a very good job on the architecture, planning, and selection of materials (especially on the finishes). We have been living here for two years and appreciate their follow up when something needs attention. I would highly recommend them to someone who wants to build new or remodel an existing home.

My wife and I hired A. Perry Homes to design and remodel our home and we could not be happier. From the beginning of the process, the team has been professional, imaginative, and flexible to our wants and needs. They really treated us like family throughout the entire project. They were accurate with cost and timeline estimates and always provided us options to meet our budget. We are extremely happy with our home and cannot wait to enjoy it for decades to come.

If you are searching for the premier home builder on the North Shore, look no further than A. Perry. Here’s why: They listen, they execute, and they deliver the highest quality home that you can imagine. Kent D. is a tremendous talent who transforms your vision into reality. He is an excellent listener who provides thoughtful feedback and always leads you to the right outcome. Nate L. executes every idea that is discussed during the planning stages. Nothing is left out. Spencer P. delivered a complex project within the aggressive timeframe that we expected. Kris M. managed an outstanding group of subcontractors like a symphony conductor. Elke A. kept the selection process efficient and on track. Tony P. leads a team that is cohesive, customer-focused, professional, and always does the right thing for their client. In the case of the large home they constructed on our behalf, their forward-thinking design, first-class quality of material and exceptional workmanship created a monument that has exceeded our expectations. I recommend this company unequivocally to anyone who desires to work with the absolute best designer and builder for their new home.

I have known Tony Perry for 21,years,first as the architect for our "dream home" and later as a friend and most knowledgeable reference for building and architectural questions. During our building process, Tony put his ego and opinions aside to really listen to our thoughts and intentions for our home. I recall having him change a 12' roof pitch to a 5' pitch without flinching about the redraws that occurred as a result-and that was before the CAD program. As a client who considered him a friend, he called to include me me on one of his philanthropic projects helping the inner city on a Habitat project. As a realtor, I know I can count on him as well. My first sale was to his company( at the time)which they had the vision to see potential in rehabbing a beautiful North Shore home to match the new builds. Full circle,Tony consulted with buyers interested in purchasing our " dream home" and making it theirs.

A. Perry Homes designed and built our dream home in Harbor Country, Michigan. Tony was integrally involved in every step of the process - from hand sketching a design during our first meeting to inspecting the house prior to our move in. All members of the AP staff, particularly Superintendant Jack Ferguson, went out of their way to answer all of our questions, communicate progress, and immediately address our questions and any issues that arose during construction. Furthermore, Perry made the process of building a home fun and remarkably stress free. We would recommend AP Homes to anybody looking for a beautiful custom home.

I have had the luxury of working with Tony and his team many time over the years. On the architectural side they are very, very talented. Kent, John, and Nate all bring unique assets to the design process. Working with them has been a perfect blend of listening, guidance, and an openness to all ideas. From concept drawings, live "sketch" sessions, and creative ideas, they are the best architects out there! I always felt that they gave me all the time in the world in our meetings - never once feeling rushed or that they wanted to just settle. Watching their enjoyment of finding the right design solution shows how authentic they are. On the construction side they excel. Tony and his team have created real partnerships with their trades and that makes all the difference in the process being one of collaboration. Jack and the construction team simply know how to get things done - period. Beautiful design and an ability to truly execute is rare to find in one builder. A. Perry Homes has mastered this!

We had an emergency right before Thanksgiving in our kitchen, short story we called A. Perry Homes, and they had someone out the same morning. By that afternoon, we had the stone company out to remedy the situation and the appliance company later that week, in time for hosting our family in our home. Their homes stand out to me as some of the most beautiful on the Northshore, and they have earned the highest recommendation for their service as well.

We recently began working with A. Perry Homes after deciding to renovate/add on to our existing home. Once we sat down to do some brainstorming and create design sketches we discovered that given our home's unique layout (we have a particularly difficult split level), we would either need to drastically increase the scope and budget of our build to see an increase in our home value upon resale or continue with our budget and project scope and risk seeing no return on investment when we went to sell our home. Given we are not planning on staying in our home for very long, we did not want to put a significant amount of money into the home to see the project return no gains. A. Perry Homes was exceptional in that our wellbeing was their first priority. They made it very clear to us that they would rather not do the project than see us disappointed or lose money upon resale of our home. I feel this type of honesty is hard to find and rather than keeping quiet to get the job, they put us first and advised us on what was the smartest decision for our home. We won't be doing an addition on this home, but look forward to working with A. Perry Homes in the future.

We had contracted with several architects to build our dream house but we just didn't fall in love with a design for the home we knew we would be in for the rest of our life. When we got the concept drawing from Tony and Kent, we knew immediately that we had found the right team. From that point on the whole process was fun, collaborative, and consistent with unique and fresh ideas that made us call them in the first place. Not only is the A. Perry Homes Team a very talented group of designers, but they're good people, fun to work with and they make the process as seamless as it can be.

We had the pleasure of being A. Perry Homes first client. We truly enjoy the incredible home delivered to us and had a lot of fun throughout the design and building process. Tony and his team of professionals incorporated many creative ideas seamlessly into our plan. His building superintendent was wonderful to work with as well, keeping us apprised of everything that went on at the building site. The choices and decisions that need to be made in these types of projects are infinite, and we thought that it was going to be overwhelming. As it turns out, it was nothing but a pleasure. The experience that A. Perry put together for us made the selection outings something to look forward to. The communication between us and the team was nothing less than fabulous. We continue to attend the many charitable events and fun functions that they host throughout the year, but nothing is better than returning to our very own A. Perry Home.”

We had great fun designing and building a fantastic custom home with A. Perry Homes! From the very beginning during the architectural phase, through the design phases, and ultimately getting keys to our home, the A. Perry team and contractors were professional and great to work with. For the most part, deadlines were met and we stuck fairly close to our original budget. We went over slightly due to our own changes and direction. The A. Perry team is always responsive to our questions, concerns, and needs - and continues to be so since final construction was completed. We now own a gorgeous, top quality home and are very proud of it. We'd do it all over again with the same team of professionals at A. Perry Homes!

A Perry Homes delivers exceptional quality. They are a one stop shop in the sense of providing both design as well as construction (bidding out their own contractors, etc.) Unlike one stop shopping, though, which generally has a discount feel, the product at Perry Homes is a boutique experience. Exceptional taste. Beautiful finishes. Also not the least expensive option, to be sure. As for withholding a final star, there were moments which weren't so perfect (which will happen with any major construction project). It's important to know what materials, exactly, you receive for the price you negotiate at the project's beginning (also whether the negotiated cost, if discounted at all from original quote, discounts labor costs or the materials you will receive). Also know that sometimes customer service may feel compromised depending on the scope of the project (you may feel demoted if your overall project is smaller than another happening at the same time). Otherwise, having moved into our house, after all was said and done, and having lived several years with the finished product, we've always felt as though our construction was top notch--from design to finish. Compliments on our house abound. A Perry does a beautiful, exceptionally high quality job. There's a reason why they aren't the least expensive option in town :)

A. Perry builders helped us design build a custom kitchen with a larger footprint. They sat down with us and listened to our wants and needs and designed a kitchen not only around that, but also our lifestyle. Hidden dishwasher and warming drawers to Under and in cabinet lighting, to hidden cat hideaways and dog food storage, no detail was overlooked. They also made a lot of suggestions we didn't even think were possible. I have seen other homes done by A. Perry and they definitely have a unique but welcomed and inviting style to their design and design process. They also aren't a one and done builder, they welcome you into their family and make sure you are satisfied with their work well after the project is complete. Their staff and subcontractors are more than accommodating in making sure things get built to your satisfaction. I highly recommend them for your home project weather it be a remodel or new build.

We are working with A Perry Homes on a remodeling project! They are very easy to work with and have been flexible with our needs. They bring innovative ideas to the table and the quality of their work is fantastic

We had a great experience with A. Perry Homes. We hired them to remodel the interior and exterior of our home and every employee and subcontractor we interacted with was professional, polite, and great to work with. Communication, selections, and our project schedule was easily managed via their construction management software. Given that my husband is an experienced commercial contractor, we found their pricing to be very fair and their process transparent. We receive compliments on our home from everyone who visits. We enjoyed the process and end product so much that we have hired them again for a much larger project. I highly recommend this wonderful company.

A. Perry Homes did a fabulous job designing and building my custom dream home. Their architecture team came up with outstanding ideas and details that make my home really stand out- a unique yet fluid combination of architecture styles. Not a week goes by that I don't receive a compliment on our new home. They took our wish list and turned the design into something neither one of us could have imagined, and the layout truly fits my family's lifestyle. The project management staff (Elke, Kent and our superintendent Jack) were easy to work with, the process was transparent, and our project came in on budget. My family and I keep a busy schedule, and we liked their one-team, seamless and efficient design build process. They took a process that I was worried could be stressful and made it fun.

A Perry Company did an outstanding job from design to completion of this house mondernization. Project Manager was outstanding, crews were on time, work quality was excellent and have recommended them to friends.

A. Perry is the architect and builder of our currently in progress new custom home in a North Shore suburb of Chicago. The firm has been excellent to date. Design was based on our needs and with our close participation and within our constraints, but still with creative solutions and recommendations to yield an overall beautiful layout/design. Proposal was cost conscious but with long term quality in mind and completely transparent. Subs and material suppliers are chosen based on overall quality, flexibility and service approach. Building process to date has been flexible enabling changes during the build phase. All firm members and sub contractors have been wonderful to partner with. We are looking forward to living in our beautiful new home - designed and built to meet our needs/style of living.

We hired A. Perry Homes to design and reimagine our lake home from it's current state, to a more permanent residence. Their ideas, creativity and attention to detail made them wonderful to work with. I highly recommend this firm.

Simply stated, you can’t find a better team to work with! We have collaborated on a few projects together with A. Perry Homes and we couldn't be happier. Their team fosters an aura of creativity by bringing fresh new ideas that continually challenge everyone involved. This approach leads to projects that are unique in many ways. The A. Perry Homes team remains focused throughout the entire project and their attention to detail is always exceptional. They are professional, honest, timely, and above all they always put the needs and expectations of the client first. We enjoyed the opportunity to work with their team and hope to do so again in the future!

Our initial goal was to update the kitchen and bathrooms in our 40 year old home. During the concept phase with Tony and John, we expressed our concerns with the layout of our first floor - they returned with an incredibly creative and innovative design plan to utilize our space. In addition to the uniqueness of their design, they incorporated much architectural detail that truly modernized and beautified our home. The project involved working with a variety of vendors (cabinetry, appliance, lighting, plumbing, stone, etc.), a process made enjoyable by Elke, who accompanied us and consulted on purchase decisions. The vendors and tradesmen they used were uniformly of top quality and dependability. The A. Perry team was patient, thoughtful, consistently gave us good advice, and equally important, a delight to work with. We are enjoying living in our beautifully remodeled home - formerly consisting of many small rooms, now thoroughly modernized and open with wonderful sight lines through the home and to the garden.

A. Perry Homes has been a tremendous partner with us throughout the process of designing and building our custom dream home. We interviewed several highly recommended local builders and ultimately decided on A. Perry not only for their expertise but also because they treated us as if we were part of their extended family. They listened to our goals and desires, working closely and patiently with us through many iterations to come up with a design that far exceeded our expectations. Throughout the project thus far, all members of the team from President Tony Perry to Architect John Anstadt to Architectural Coordinator Elke Anstadt to Project Manager Dave VerMeulen have been extremely accessible and have worked closely with us to keep the project on schedule. Their use of an online tool called Co-Construct has been extremely helpful in managing communications, design selections and budget details and was unique among all of the builders we interviewed. In addition to being very professional during the entire process, they have also kept the project fun by including our children in several phases, including the demolition of the previously existing house. We would highly recommend A. Perry to anyone and look forward to working with them over the next few months to complete our dream home.

Best builder on the Planet. Anthony Perry Homes is THE builder to use for a new custom home or, in our case, a build out on our existing home. From start to finish they were there every step of the way taking care of all the details on our project. We extended our home to include a large Great room, gourmet kitchen and converted 1/2 bath to full bath. Tony Perry's hands on design was spot on. Architect Kent DeReus was there for all our last minute changes always with a smile on his face and expertise second to none. Elke Anstadt worked with us on all the selections. From beautiful kitchen cabinets to the pulls on the drawers. Project manager Dave VerMeulen brought the project to life with the most amazing craftsmen around. From Budget planning to The final punch-list, this professional group of people will remove the stress and replace that with fun and understanding from start to finish. Every step of the project was placed in a wonderful online tool called "Co-Constuct" bringing a fantastic transparency on every penny planned and spent. Would recommend them to anyone. Thank You A.Perry Homes for making our dream come true. Tony Vitale

Anthony Perry and company changed how I feel about coming home every day. We were a remodel project for them and now I know remodels can offer more challenges than new construction. They listened to our needs and produced a beautiful open floor plan. Using some of our existing square footage and adding around 500 sq feet A. Perry transformed our entire first floor which went from a small LR, tiny DR, 3 season sun porch, 1960's kitchen, and closet sz powder room into a spacious DR which used to be the OLD LR, (genius idea) a bar area, a YEAR ROUND sun porch, a family room, gourmet galley kitchen, breakfast area, nice sz bathroom w/a walk in shower, and beautiful built ins which provided much needed storage. They tied the old space to the new space seamlessly!! These are creative minds who use skilled contractors!! Thanks Tony...We LOVE it!!

When we bought or house, we wanted to make some remodeling. Our low level of knowledge on permits, rules made us afraid to hire and unknown company. More over because we come from another country. The spot office in Libertyville was important for our meetings. As our meetings were going through with professional people made us more confidence, trusting with the company and convinced to hire A Perry Homes. Our experience was outstanding. Not only because high quality of the work. Good ideas developed, the warmest of the service and positive response was one of the thing we appreciated. Now every people visiting our residence always make positive comments about the magnificent home, splendorous stair and my new home office too. Thank you

We have hired A. Perry for several projects around our home and are always thrilled with the work. From the skilled and creative architects to the extremely knowledgeable supeintendent to the friendly and helpful profession staff, A. Perry Homes is an outstanding froup to work with.

My new home experience began with another builder who went bust. A. Perry Homes came to the rescue and got us back on track. They delivered a beautiful finished project and even made it fun for us! Their architects uncovered many flaws in the previous builders work and developed great solutions that made our house even better than we dreamed. You can trust Tony & A. Perry Homes to deliver a superior product at a great value.

We could not be more pleased with the vision, talent and dedication of each and every person we worked with at A. Perry Homes. We first engaged them to design our "dream home". From start to finish it was all about us and our needs and wants. If there was ever a concept that they presented that we didn't feel was in keeping with our desires they had no problem switching gears. In addition to their design services, we then hired them to oversee the construction of our sight since we had already contracted with a builder. In this capacity too they excelled.

Integrity. Creative. Resourceful. Passionate. Skillful. Trustworthy. Available. These are just a few words that come to mind when I think about Anthony Perry and Associates. From the design process, throughout the build all the way to the moment we were handed the keys, our experience with this outstanding team was FUN! They took the worry out of every aspect of our construction by suggesting creative alternatives that enhanced our design concept, but more importantly not compromising our budget. Since we did not live close to the construction site, it was important for us to select a firm that we could TRUST with quality craftsmanship without being present to oversee the work. Anthony Perry Designs and Builds not just a home, but a DREAM. We count our blessings that we were lucky enough to form a life-long friendship with each member on this "TEAM OF EXCELLENCE"!

A. Perry homes is building our home on Lake MIchigan. His staff is very professional and creative. We have been able to make all the spaces work for our lifestyle and taste. We are having the best experience so far, and our home is turning out better than we dreamed.

Great service. full remodeling of my home - all finishes are top quality. Great experience and very satisfied with their job.

The team at A. Perry Homes designed and built our home from what was a tear down cottage to what is now a luxury lake home. They listened to what was important to us and they worked with our budget. The team at A. Perry Homes had a shared passion for our project and added significant value through their creative design ideas, their relationships with contractors and suppliers and their interior design specialists. They completed our project on time and on budget and in the end they built our dream house. We highly recommend the team at A. Perry Homes