Gander Builders

We just had our beautiful custom home completed in Frankfort, Illinois by Gander Builders, and the experience was nothing short of amazing. The entire process was smooth from start to finish—a refreshing surprise considering all the horror stories you hear about builders going over budget or missing deadlines. Gander delivered our home ahead of schedule to get our kids in ahead of the school year start. Their team was incredibly responsive, attentive, and accommodating to our wants and needs. Even when we had some “out there” ideas, they guided us thoughtfully while still making sure our vision came to life. Now that we’re moved in, I can confidently say they exceeded every expectation. The craftsmanship and quality are top-notch—no corners were cut, and every detail was handled with care. If you’re looking for a family-owned business that provides true white-glove service and uncompromising quality, Gander Builders is the one. We not only ended up with a dream home, but also gained friends in the process. We’re so excited to now call them neighbors and to be part of the wonderful Frankfort community. Highly, highly recommend!

We thoroughly enjoyed our interactions with Gander, being Jarrett, Sue and Steve throughout the process. From the design phase and bringing new and fresh ideas to pushing us to consider features we may not have contemplated to providing constructive feedback to the process, it could not have gone better. Jarrett did an outstanding job keeping our timeline on track and navigating the inevitable items that come up during any construction. Sue did great work in helping us choose selections that make our home feel like our home and Steve was there to help us whenever we needed him to step in or had a question. Thanks again to them for helping us build our dream home!

If you are looking to build a new home, or renovate existing home, there’s no need to look any further than Gander Builders. Not only are they great to work with, but their craftsmanship and attention to the smallest of details is incredible as well. My wife and I came across Gander Builders simply by riding around town and looking at houses. We noticed all the houses that we thought were absolutely beautiful turned out to be built by the same construction company! When Steve and his team came in to finish our renovation project, we immediately clicked. Their level of communication were refreshing to say the least. The expertise and ideas they brought to the table. We’re also game changing for us. We love quality higher end finishes, and after showing Steve a few examples of what we are looking to accomplish, they took that and turned the final product into something beautiful. We have a much bigger plans for our home over the next few years and we look forward to working with Gander, Steve and his team again!

When we found a lot to build for the first time, I knew I wanted to use Gander, after admiring other projects I have scene completed by them. In meeting them they were great to work with and we began the process of designing our forever home. We have been in our new home for a few months now, and we just love it. The extra care in detail is amazing. Working with Sue through the whole design process was awesome. She truly helped me in ways that I would never have been able to do on my own. Our family is so very happy in our new home and we cannot thank the Lecas family enough for all of their care and love they put into making our Dream home a reality. As, so many of our friends call our house a resort type home... It truly is a piece of serenity that we enjoy as a family!

The Gander Builders team infuses creativity, craftsmanship, cooperation, and care into all of their building projects, no matter how big or small. Their unique homes stand the test of time in their construction and design. Our family is so happy with our home, and the kind, efficient and dependable Gander team!

We recently had the good fortune to work with Steve, Sue and Jarrett and came away beyond impressed - they really are remarkable at what they do! They helped us take a sketch and turn it into the home of our dreams. They're upfront, ethical, honest, creative and go above and beyond to exceed expectations. When you work with Gander you don't get a General Contractor, you get a family you can trust that is dedicated to what they do and a true partnership throughout the process - and in our case we feel we're walking away with a lasting friendship! Our project was On Time, On Budget and couldn't be happier with the finished product. Stop researching other builders and just call Gander!

For years I had been thinking about build a garage that looked more like a carriage house. After almost two years of research and talking to a few builders, I finally met Steve and was instantly comfortable that he would bring my vision to life. Not only was Steve able to bring it to life, but his own vision and guidance helped me to build a beautiful garage that very much took on the personality of a carriage house , just as I had imagined it and even better. Many of my neighbors have commented on how beautiful it is, and some even asking what it was since it very much looks like a small premium home versus a garage. This is exactly how I had imagined it and I am confident all other builders I had spoken with would not have been able to deliver the way Gander did. Steve and Jarrett took on the project just as the COVID lock downs started and while that offered unique challenges in labor, materials and coordination, Steve and Jarrett managed the project and never compromised the quality of the final product. I am confident most other builders would have let me down, not Gander, I am very pleased with the outcome and how they handled the project from start to finish. I would recommend them to anyone building a garage, home or other dwelling if you want a quality job at a fair and honest price. These guys are great!

If your looking to hire a contractor I'm not sure why you'd look anywhere else. Gander Builders has an outstanding portfolio but what makes the company stand out above all else is the family behind the business. Steve, Sue and Jarrett are just phenomenal people who are hard working, honest, creative, talented and above all else, ethical. Their vision and creativeness are pretty special as they are always coming up with ideas and then explaining the theory behind them. I cannot express how happy we are with the way everything turned out especially with all the restrictions that Covid placed on Steve and what he had to deal with. It's just a nice feeling when people walk into your house and say "Wow, we've never seen anything like that before!" I can tell you this.......Once your home is finished you do lose your contractor, but you also gain 3 lifelong friends!

Gander Builders were amazing to work with. The entire process was fluid, and the design expertise and support that is included is an absolutely invaluable part of the process. Steve and Sue saw our vision and then exceeded our expectations. Quality work, finest craftsmanship, honest pricing, attention to detail, everything you will want! They really are an unmatched, experienced, friendly, family-oriented team that delivered our dream home and more! We are so grateful we chose to work with Gander!

The trinity of a Gander Builders of Frankfort cannot be surpassed. Steve Sue and Jarrett Lecas give their all in every aspect and detail of the homes they design and build. I have met with other high caliber builders of Frankfort, although they did not meet the expectations of what was delivered to us by Gander. I laughed the first time Steve rattled off a quote “What’s good for the goose, is good for the gander.” I can now truly appreciate what this means, and the pride of build he puts into every home, to continue to make our community great. The choice is simple, Go with Gander! Peter Keorpes

We were in the process of talking with another builder and things were not going well. We contacted Steve and Sue Lecas of Gander Builders and never regretted our decision. Their ideas for the house that would end up being perfect for our lot in the Frankfort Historic District were incredible. With red brick, stone porches, and black paned windows, it is a brand new house fitting beautifully into a neighborhood of century old homes. Sue Lecas is so easy to work with and I really enjoyed the time we spent working together on the house. She made it very easy to sort through all the selections that give the house it’s unique look. Make a suggestion about something you would like, and Sue will make it better. Her suggestions and designs are outstanding! Not to be left out of the process of course is Steve Lecas! His energy and enthusiasm for his work - actually his art - is contagious. So many good ideas, and they come rapid fire. He is a builder, a designer, an engineer, an artist. And that’s what it takes to build a Gander home. We could not be happier with our new home. If you have the opportunity to build a Gander home, grab it! You will never regret your decision.

We have been following the developments of Gander Construction for years. Each time we told ourselves we couldn’t afford his prices. It wasn’t until after building our fourth brand new home by other builders that we finally realized that “we deserved owning a Gander Home”. We finally purchased the new townhome in the Historical District of Frankfort. It was the best decision we ever made and wondered why it took so long. The craftsmanship is beyond words. Every upgrade is the top of the line!!! It doesn’t even feel like a townhome. It is much larger than any of the other homes we’ve owned. There is no comparison of the quality that Gander provides! In Steve’s book, “Building a Quality Custom Home”, he dedicates his manuscript to the ultimate home he ever had the honor to build; his family. Steve Lecas is so grounded in his faith that he transforms himself into this “Einstein of the one of the elite builders in Illinois”. Steve has a gift. He has found his calling. His vision creates the blueprint of his imagination. His family supports his efforts by their contributions which transcends into an ultraistic masterpiece! Trusting a builder is the number one priority. Steve Lecas is a man of his word! His work ethics are true, superb, and promising. He was receptive to our ideas and he always followed through on every request. His team of construction experts enhance the total design. Making a decision to purchase a home is overwhelming and frightening. After our initial meeting with Steve Lecas, we knew we were in good hands. We told ourselves we deserved the luxury of living in the top of the line construction. Thank you Steve and Gander Construction for allowing us to live in one of the most incredible homes we could never have imagined. Your innovative concept and designs place you at the top of your game. Keep building and following your passion! Riemma/Reidy June 2019