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1 A DESIGN, LLC
Design-Build Contractors & Firms in Lake of the Woods
Average rating: 5 out of 5 starsApril 13, 2021
“Chad remodeled our whole home. He took a jacuzzi room, paneled in cedar, and extended it past our deck, and adding a new deck beyond. He also dug under our old jacuzzi, making a full storage room and a downstairs library. The new family room has six skylights and twelve tall windows, so it's light and airy. Paneled in beautiful cedar, it's our favorite room. The downstairs has become a complete bedroom suite with a kitchen, library. and storage room. It's sufficient to say sixteen years later, we're still singing Chad's praises in both design and execution. He has our highest recommendation.”
Darcy Bean Custom Construction Inc.
Design-Build Contractors & Firms in Lake of the Woods
Average rating: 5 out of 5 starsOctober 20, 2014
“Darcy built our dream home in 2000. It is a magnificent piece of work, with many ingenuous ideas and custom additions that add to it's total uniqueness and beauty. The home is close to 4,000 sq ft. It is 2 stories, and has 4 bedrooms with custom closets, 4 and 1/2 baths, an upper level toy room, and a gift wrapping/storage room. The main level has a gorgeous custom kitchen with fireplace, a huge mudroom with utility sink and plenty of storage, a 2 story great room with fireplace and balcony, a beautiful office with French doors, and lovely dining room. The master bedroom is on the main level. The master bedroom and the kitchen have twin bump out bays with French doors that lead onto the patio. The full finished basement is complete with a full bath and has a huge fireplace, and a custom built "dog room", with a raised tub for easy canine bathing, and a walk out door to easily accommodate the comings and goings of pets. There are so many storage closets that even I, a huge pack rat, had empty shelves! The house also is heated and cooled with geo-thermal, with Darcy co-ordinating the installation of the system with the HVAC company. Darcy doesn't build many homes from scratch due to his refusal to lower his standards, and thus his price, as a home is being built. However, this did not deter us, and we were soo fortunate that he decided to take our project on. Yes, it was not a cheap build, however, it still stands today (unfortunately for me, with a new owner) as the standout home in Douglas County, Illinois. The basement was dug on March 2, 2000, and we were moving in on Oct 2nd of 2000. Not only did Darcy and his crew and sub-contractors do superior work, they were very timely with the build. Now that I have written about the home that Darcy built for us, I miss it even more than ever. It was a once in a time experience, and the 5 years we lived in the home were the happiest years of my life! So, thank you, Darcy for the experience and the happy memories.”
Don Hoerr and Sons
Design-Build Contractors & Firms in Lake of the Woods
Average rating: 5 out of 5 starsJune 29, 2012
“This was a substantial, whole-house remodel (keeping the same footprint) to make a very quirky, dark home on a gorgeous wooded hill into a light and airy rustic-modern home to live in the rest of my life. We went down the design and contractor path with a number of people (for a number of years) before finally coming back to Mark Hoerr and his architect/designer Seth Luginbuhl. I cannot say enough good things about the process with Mark and Seth that got us a final design. Now we are in the thick of the remodel, and cannot say enough good things about the carpenters and other tradespeople. They are extremely talented, diligent and hardworking, responsive and respectful, and all-around a pleasure to work with. I can't wait to upload finished photos around Christmas time, but will upload a few of the house in progress.”
Premier Homes of Illinois, Inc
Design-Build Contractors & Firms in Lake of the Woods
Average rating: 5 out of 5 starsDecember 7, 2016
“We are truly fortunate to have Adam and Mike from Premier homes build our dream home. Hands down one of the best decisions we have ever made . Their knowledge , patience, attention to detail and perseverance to make your dream home come to life Is beyond amazing .We are so thankful to one of our friends for recommending them . Last but not least never make you feel like you are asking too many questions and effective communication makes it a pleasant experience .We would highly recommend them .”
Spectrum Design Group
Design-Build Contractors & Firms in Lake of the Woods
Average rating: 5 out of 5 starsNovember 29, 2012
“I have worked with Dawn throughout her career as a fellow designer and have always had great respect for her. She pays great attention to detail, has strong communication skills and is an extremely talented designer. She builds strong relationships with her clients and has a knack for making every client she works with fall in love with their newly redesigned space.”
DeYoung Design+Build, Inc.
Design-Build Contractors & Firms in Lake of the Woods
Average rating: 5 out of 5 starsDecember 6, 2016
“Josh and his crew were awesome. They were... on-time, there every day, all day (including some weekends), clean, on budget, friendly, professional, talented craftsmen. I would recommend them highly.”
Tom Loew Design/Build,Inc.
Design-Build Contractors & Firms in Lake of the Woods
Average rating: 5 out of 5 starsFebruary 3, 2016
“Tom Loew does excellent work and gets projects done in a timely fashion. He is adept at working with the clients concepts and making them work. He can also recognize possibilities for your ideas which you may not have originally thought of. He has done several projects for me both at my home and my business and I have been very pleased with everything he has done.”
BJ Armstrong Custom Homes
Design-Build Contractors & Firms in Lake of the Woods
Average rating: 5 out of 5 starsNovember 1, 2014
“BJ built my home in Bloomington, IL. He has an outstanding reputation so I was excited to work with him during the process of building a home for the first time. He us honest, trustworthy, detail oriented, and has a solid background. He has an eye for beautiful craftsmanship and sticks by his work. He also finds way to work within your budget. We have moved out of our beautiful home due to relocation. Our house continues to be adored by others. If only he built houses in other states!”
O'Neal Builders, Inc.
Design-Build Contractors & Firms in Lake of the Woods
Average rating: 5 out of 5 starsMarch 11, 2013
“O'Neal Builders was a pleasure to work with--from start to finish. We hired this firm to build our house and could not be happier with our choice. JIm O'Neal has assembled a wonderful staff. Jim and his staff were always available for questions and/or concerns. Craftsmanship is key with O'Neal. We were delighted to work with their designer, Amy. She led us through the maze of selection meetings so that we were never overwhelmed by the amount of choices necessary for an entire house. She helped us to stay in our budget, while offering suggestions on available options. We always appreciated her suggestions for "more affordable options" that looked fantastic. We can't wait to move into our new home!”
Your Choice Construction, Inc.
Design-Build Contractors & Firms in Lake of the Woods
Average rating: 5 out of 5 starsJune 24, 2016
“Having worked with Your Choice Construction, Inc. for several months before our project was finished was rewarding. Your Choice Construction was reliable, honest and finished the project within the time promised. We could not be happier with their results and would highly recommend them to anyone. They Repair, Replace and Remodel any project with reliance and satisfaction.”
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The most popular Design-Build Firm Services in Lake of the Woods are:
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When building a new house, people often turn to architects to kick off the project. However, a different model is becoming quite popular: home design-build. Instead of dividing tasks between separate architecture and construction companies, you can hire a full-service Lake of the Woods design-and-build company to complete your entire project, from initial sketches through final construction. Learn more about how to choose the right design-build pros in Lake of the Woods, IL for your home project below:

What is a design-build firm?


Design-build firms take on the responsibilities of architects, contractors and construction companies, all under one roof. These full-service firms focus on a streamlined design-build process — from the initial design to the estimating phase to physical construction — in the hope of creating an efficient experience for both the client and the company. Because the entire project is happening within one company, Lake of the Woods design-build services are able to overlap the design and construction phases of the project, which often speeds up the project significantly. In addition, these firms work to minimize risks for the project owner through single-point responsibility contracts. However, depending on the firm, you may still want to contact an interior designer or other design-build architect to help create the exact look you want.

Before deciding on a residential design-and-build company in Lake of the Woods, IL, think about what you want from your new home. Do you want a large kitchen for entertaining? Do you need several bedrooms for children and guests? Do you want a finished basement for extra space or storage? Look for Lake of the Woods design-build architects that specialize in the areas you're looking for. Budget is obviously a determining factor in the outcome of your project. To make sure you stay within your means, consider making a must-have list and a wish list. Gauge where the estimates are falling to determine which home design-build contract can realistically strike the balance between the two.

Questions to ask a prospective Lake of the Woods design-builder:


  • How long have you been in the house design-build construction business?
  • How many projects like mine have you completed?
  • Who will be working on the project?
  • Are the workers employees or subcontractors?
  • Can you provide me with references?
  • Who is your designer, and what are his or her qualifications?
  • Are your employees licensed and insured?
  • How do you charge, and what does that include?
  • Can you give me a written estimate?
  • What do your services include?
  • When can this job get done?
  • What happens when cost exceeds the budget? What about changes to materials or labor pricing?
  • What will I need to provide?
  • Are there any important considerations or concerns you foresee with this project?

Find a Lake of the Woods design-build company on Houzz. Narrow your search in the Professionals section of the website to design-build firms in Lake of the Woods, IL. You may also look through Lake of the Woods, IL photos to find a project you like, then contact the design-build contractors that created it.

If you search for Design Build near me you'll be sure to find a business that knows about the latest trends and styles for your bathroom, kitchen, or whole house remodel but also operates within the collaborative framework of the design-build construction delivery method.