A custom ranch home finished in 2018, and the tree rules to plan around.
Homer Glen, IL
A ranch home in 2018 and a tree ordinance to plan around
RL completed Homer Glen Ranch in 2018, a custom ranch home in the village.
Homer Glen was known as Goodings Grove before it incorporated as a village in 2001, and the 2020 census counted 8,716 housing units. Stone Manor here is on the National Register of Historic Places. RL builds custom homes and remodels in the village, with Frank on site daily and one number to call. The Homer Glen Heroes Trail is a local recreation feature. Homes up to 10,000 sq ft almost always finish in under a year with RL. References and tours of finished RL homes are available on request.
County
Cook and Will Counties
Population
24,543 (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 Homer Glen
New residential buildings, additions, exterior and interior remodels and detached garages all need a building permit from the Village of Homer Glen. Permits for new construction or larger jobs must be submitted in person, while smaller ones can be emailed to the Building Department. The village lists Residential Development Impact Fees and Contractor Registration as separate items, so budget time for both before you apply.
Review can involve building, zoning and engineering, and the village says a single family home review can take up to a month. Once you're building, inspections need 24 to 48 hours of notice, and a new house needs several of them, so that notice adds up over a job.
The tree ordinance is the rule that most changes a plan. Ordinance 06-014 applies to property developed through a preliminary plat or lot division application filed after March 31, 2006. Under it, development in residential zoning districts may not remove or disturb more than 50 percent of the total diameter inches of Significant Trees without reforestation or restitution. It also bars clear or wholesale tree cutting before a grading permit and an erosion control permit are issued.
Whether your lot falls under that ordinance depends on when it was platted or divided, so ask the village early. RL coordinates the permit package and lines the plans up with the village's rules. Learn more on the custom homes page.
Sources: Homer Glen permit process, Homer Glen Ordinance 06-014 (tree preservation), Homer Glen, Illinois (Wikipedia)
Services
What we build in Homer Glen
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 in Homer Glen
Silo Ridge
Frank built this Orland Park home in 1995. In 2015 RL Builders came back to remodel all 8,000 sq ft of living space for new owners, down to the drywall, in 5 and a half months.
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".
All the Bells and Whistles
A Mediterranean inspired estate of more than 10,000 sq ft with 6 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, a home theater and indoor and outdoor pools. Built start to finish in under a year.
FAQ
Building in Homer Glen: questions
Has RL Builders built in Homer Glen?
Yes. Homer Glen Ranch is a custom ranch home RL completed in 2018, and it's on our projects page. References and tours of portfolio homes are available on request.
What is Homer Glen's tree preservation rule?
Ordinance 06-014 applies to property developed through a preliminary plat or lot division application filed after March 31, 2006. Residential development may not remove or disturb more than 50 percent of Significant Tree diameter inches without reforestation or restitution.
Can trees be cleared before the permits are issued?
No. The ordinance bars clear or wholesale tree cutting before a grading permit and an erosion control permit are issued. Any clearing waits until both permits are in hand.
How long does Homer Glen take to review a new house?
The village says a single family home review can take up to a month, since it can involve building, zoning and engineering. New construction permits must be submitted in person.
Planning a build in Homer Glen?
Call (708) 301-0700 or send a few details, and Frank will talk through your lot, budget and timing.
