Realty Design Group

Alright, buckle up, folks! So, I stumbled upon this company called Realty Design Group, run by this guy named Bill Sattler. Now, let me tell you, this dude's like the maestro of turning a regular 2-flat in West Loop into a friggin' masterpiece of a single-family home. Bill Sattler, the brains behind Realty Design Group, is a real wizard when it comes to this stuff. I mean, from the get-go, you can tell this guy's not messing around. He took a regular ol' building and turned it into a place that'd make your jaw drop. It's like he's got this construction wand, and poof, magic happens! And let's talk about Bill's team of "subs." I don't know what kind of secret society he's got going on, but these guys are the real deal. They're like the Avengers of construction—each one with their own superpower, making the whole project come together like clockwork. It's a friggin' symphony of hammers and saws, orchestrated by the one and only Bill Sattler. Now, the timeline and pricing, you ask? Well, hold on to your hats because Bill doesn't just throw numbers and dates around like confetti. The timeline was on point—no delays, no excuses. It's like Bill's got this internal construction clock that doesn't miss a beat. And the pricing? Transparent as a glass window. No hidden fees, no surprise charges. You know exactly what you're getting into, and that's a rarity in this crazy construction world. In a nutshell, Realty Design Group and Bill Sattler are like the comedy gods of home transformations. They took a 2-flat and turned it into a single-family home that's probably fancier than my dream house. If you're in the market for a laughably good home makeover, Bill and his crew are the real kings of the construction comedy scene. Hats off to Bill Sattler and his band of construction comedians for turning houses into works of art!

Absolute top-notch work. I hired RDG to refresh a house I had recently bought. This included removing a wall and extending a custom kitchen (also originally installed by RDG), demolishing and replacing the floor tiles in the kitchen, and refinishing all wooden floors in the house, among other things. Bill and team were super organized and right on target with their estimate. They matched the new custom cabinetry, pulls, and countertops perfectly - my guests are amazed it wasn’t all done at once. I absolutely recommend them to anyone contemplating a larger renovation. Thanks guys!

We hired Joel to finish our basement and we’d highly recommend him to anyone looking to remodel. We looked at a few other contractors/companies, and Joel gave the most transparent pricing and even included his profit and overhead as a line item. He also explained potential ways for us to save money. He spent a lot of time even before we gave him the contract in thinking about what would be the best design / layout. He made some very useful suggestions that none of the other vendors thought of. Once the project started, he was attentive and wasn’t trying to nickel and dime us, and spent the time and energy to work with us. If there was something we didn’t like, he just fixed it without fussing or making big deal. All the people he pulled in (framing, electrical, cabinets, countertop, etc) were also fantastic. For a kind of large remodel that took several months, Joel and his team made it as painless as possible.

We recently worked with Joel and RDG to complete an expansive kitchen remodel. RDG was recommended by a friend who had also had a positive experience working with them for a remodel. Our project included removal of a load bearing wall, rearranging plumbing and electric to create a large island, installation of new cabinets, and refinishing hardwood floors throughout our entire home. RDG’s strengths included a detailed scope of work and upfront pricing as well as responsive communication. Different subcontractors were at the site nearly every day and were very respectful of our home. The project was completed within Joel’s estimated timeline and budget. I have already recommended RDG to several friends and would not hesitate to use them for another remodel.

My husband and I worked with Joel Heilman of Realty Design Group to remodel our condo in Wicker Park. Joel helped us demo our existing kitchen, including removing an outdated looking "step" in the kitchen counter, and install new cabinets from Builders Cabinet Supply (Joel's recommendation, which turned out to be excellent). The cabinets were well-installed, perfectly level with meticulous finishing. He also helped us install a new kitchen sink, put in built ins by our fireplace, replace lighting throughout and a few other small jobs. His pricing was fair (and accurate, he did not charge us more than his initial bid, even though we had a few small changes as work went on). He also kept to the schedule that he promised. He finished on time, with meticulous results. He was prompt and responsive to all of our emails. He came to personally oversee our work and the job site was always left tidy. I've worked with several other contractors in Chicago before, but would never use anyone other than Joel again. The work was so good that every offer we received on our condo mentioned the stunning kitchen. I could not recommend Joel/Realty Design Group more highly.

We bought a tear down a couple of years ago and despite that, Realty Design Group came in and saved the day by miraculously remodeling the heart of the house: our kitchen. Now and old house has been saved with dignity, thanks to them! I'm certain the job was a headache for them, but not a day went by when we were greeted with enthusiasm and positivity about the project. There was good communication, excellent design, superlative craftsmanship and the result was beyond our wildest expectations. It might have been two years ago, but we marvel at the job that Realty Design Group on a daily basis! Great work, all of you!

Bill and his team remodeled a bathroom for us. They did a great job. They are honest and fair and were great about communicating the timeline of the project as well as any hiccups along the way(the bathtub came in scratched and they realized it before we did and already had a solution in place). I would recommend them for any project big or small.

Bill and his team are the rock starts of remodeling. Our house was literally run down, with peeling paint and splinters from the hardwood floor to a rotting master bath. They did an amazing job! What impressed us the most was that Bill had some fantastic ideas of how to improve the usability of our living space, so that the work was not just all aesthetic. Also I'm pretty sure he has a photographic memory. His team (Andy, Mike, Paul, and many more) executed the remodel with professionalism and excellence and any issues we had were taken care of in a timely manner. Would highly recommend!

I've worked with Realty Design Group on a few projects now and continue to be impressed with their overall quality of work, professionalism, and value. We decided to do a complete remodel of a condo in the West Loop - extensive master bath remodel, tiling, refinished HW floors, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, fixtures/finishes and paint. I'm very happy with how the project turned out. One of the things I appreciate most about working with Realty Design Group is their collaboration. They work with you to bring your ideas to life and constantly give guidance on materials, finishes, vendors, etc. I highly recommend working with Realty Design Group and plan to use them again for future projects!

We worked with Bill from Realty Design Group for our kitchen and full bath remodel. Bill is honest, fair and stayed within our budget. We highly recommend Realty Design Group!

My partner and I renovated the downstairs floor of our new townhome and Bill Sattler's team handled every step of the process from the demo to the finishing touches. The core of our renovation was installing a new kitchen, re-doing a bathroom, and installing flooring. We are very happy with how the renovation worked out. At the start of the process we took bids from four contractors and Mr. Sattler's bid was competitive and he was the only contractor who really listened to how we wanted to use our space, our constraints, and our stylistic preferences. Mr. Sattler clearly has a wealth of knowledge in construction and design and was helpful in gently pushing back on some of my bad ideas (like cold concrete floors!) while accentuating my partner's excellent ideas. My partner was extremely hands on in selecting furnishings and finishing details. Additionally, the project stuck to the timetable and budget! Some of our peers who have started renovations during COVID have had long delays and we did not experience this at all. In particular, at the start of the project he created and explained to us a detailed timeline about when we needed to finalize certain decisions and this avoided bottlenecks. Additionally, Andy, our project manager, was excellent. He explained a lot of specific details to us about the house that helped us refine our design. Andy and Bill are a very effective, collegial team. The only slight negative, was that sometimes the work schedule was amended on a short notice and we would be notified a day before/day of workers would arrive. Overall, we were very pleased with the process and outcome and would recommend Bill Sattler and his team at Realty Design Group.

Bill and his team did a fantastic job remodeling our 100 year old plus home, I had never lived in an old home before and the workmanship and attention to detail was so professional and beautiful…..all of our friends and family cant believe how fabulous the house looks……. Bill not only completed our home but we also hired him to build a new front porch which completes the house……..everyone who walks by comments on the detail, design and overall curb appeal…… Bill has made us delighted customers and I would highly recommend his professional services to anyone considering a house renovation…..5 stars to Bill and his team…….thanks for making our house a warm and gorgeous home that we love……………