Custom homes and remodels in Bolingbrook, with the code your plans will face in view.
Bolingbrook, IL
Remodeling a village built mostly after 1960
Nearly all of Bolingbrook was built after 1960, and the village had 24,408 housing units in 2020. The Promenade Bolingbrook is the village's downtown retail center, and Hidden Oaks Nature Center is run by the Park District. RL Builders does custom homes, additions and high end remodels for Bolingbrook owners.
Our office is in Lemont. Frank Lello is on site every day, you get one contact, and we build only on land you own. Our subcontractors average ten years with us. References and tours of finished RL homes are available on request.
County
DuPage and Will Counties
Population
73,922 (2020)
Permits
What clients say
Homeowners on working with Frank
Frank and his team built our dream home through COVID, and the quality has been exceptional. Years later he still checks in seasonally and stays a call or text away, which is rare and appreciated.
Julie Morris, homeownerFrank handled our kitchen renovation and we could not be happier with the final project. He was on site every day, used skilled craftsmen, and made what could have been stressful feel easy.
Homeowner, kitchen renovation
What to know before building in Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook requires permits for new construction, renovations, additions and alterations before any work begins, and applications go through the Village's online Permit Portal. The Building Division is at 375 W Briarcliff Rd and is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Inspections must be requested at least three business days ahead, so plan around that. Questions about which code applies are easier to settle before the drawings are done than after.
The code situation is changing. The current residential code is the 2018 IRC with amendments, and permit submittals on or after January 1, 2027 must follow the 2024 IRC. Separately, Illinois adopted the 2024 IECC effective November 30, 2025, which lowers the maximum window and door U-factor from 0.30 to 0.28. If your plans were drawn before that, the window schedule is the first thing to check.
The submittal date is what decides it. Ask your architect which code the drawings target, and if the permit application will go in on or after January 1, 2027, the plans have to follow the 2024 IRC.
On your job, we coordinate the permits, line the plans up with the code Bolingbrook enforces, and handle electrical ourselves as a licensed electrical contractor. See upscale remodeling and additions.
Sources: Village of Bolingbrook Building Division, Bolingbrook, Illinois
Services
What we build in Bolingbrook
Custom Homes
New custom homes on your lot, typically $1M to $3.5M, finished in under a year for homes up to 10,000 sq ft.
Upscale Remodeling
High end kitchen, bathroom and main living remodels with the owner on site every day.
Complete Renovations
Whole home renovations that rework layout, finishes and systems as one project.
Basement Build Outs
Finished basements from framing through final trim, built to last below grade.
Additions and Extensions
Bedrooms, baths and living space that match the house and look original.
Specialty Projects
Fire restoration, demolition and select commercial build outs.
Projects
RL projects near Bolingbrook
Shadow Ridge
A 12,000 sq ft custom home with copper turrets, limestone block masonry and a home theater under a high strength garage floor. Built in under a year and featured on Comcast's "Builders & Buyers".
Homer Glen Ranch
A custom ranch home in Homer Glen with durable materials, clean detailing and covered outdoor areas. Completed in 2018.
Brick Estate Home
A two story brick custom home with a finished walkout lower level and a multi level outdoor living setup with a covered patio and deck.
FAQ
Building in Bolingbrook: questions
Which residential code applies in Bolingbrook?
The current code is the 2018 IRC with amendments. Permit submittals on or after January 1, 2027 must follow the 2024 IRC. If your submittal could fall on either side of that date, settle which version the drawings follow before they're finished.
What changed with Illinois energy code windows?
Illinois adopted the 2024 IECC effective November 30, 2025. It lowers the maximum window and door U-factor from 0.30 to 0.28. Windows and doors on plans drawn earlier need to be checked against the new number.
How far ahead do I request an inspection in Bolingbrook?
At least three business days ahead, by calling the Building Division at (630) 226-8470. Build that lead time into your schedule, because a late request can leave a crew waiting on the inspector.
Does RL Builders build in Bolingbrook?
Yes. We take on custom homes, additions and remodels in Bolingbrook. We're in Lemont, build only on land you own, and Frank Lello is on site every day.
Planning a build in Bolingbrook?
Call (708) 301-0700 or send a few details, and Frank will talk through your lot, budget and timing.
