Custom homes and remodels in Lisle, the Arboretum Village.
Lisle, IL
Building in the Arboretum Village
Lisle calls itself The Arboretum Village, and the Morton Arboretum is in the village. The village had 10,965 housing units in 2020. A town with that name makes you think about trees, and on any lot it's worth knowing early where the house sits, which trees stay and how equipment gets in. RL Builders does custom homes, additions and high end remodels in Lisle.
Frank Lello is on site every day, you get one contact, and we build only on land you own. We work out of Lemont. References and tours of finished RL homes are available on request.
County
DuPage County
Population
24,223 (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 Lisle
Lisle is in DuPage County, and its Development Services department handles building plan review, permits and inspections. The same department checks zoning, stormwater and property maintenance requirements, so one office sees the whole package.
On codes, the Village adopted the 2021 International Codes and the 2020 National Electric Code in fiscal 2022-23, through amendments to Title 4. Plans need to meet those editions as Lisle amended them. Since RL is a licensed electrical contractor and handles electrical in house, the electrical code is part of our own work on the job.
Water gets its own review. Stormwater review is part of Development Services, and the Village has a Flood Information Committee. If your lot is low or near a drainage path, ask Development Services what stormwater review your project will need before the drawings are final. Ask what the village's tree rules mean for your lot at the same time. In a village with this name, trees near the house are worth settling before the footprint is.
Lisle is also home to the Pioneer Village Museum at Lisle Station Park. On the paperwork, we coordinate permits and line the plans up with what the village asks for. We work from your plans or with your architect and designer. See custom homes and upscale remodeling. Our subcontractors average ten years with us.
Sources: Lisle, Illinois, Village of Lisle Development Services
Services
What we build in Lisle
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 Lisle
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 Lisle: questions
Does RL Builders build in Lisle?
Yes. We take on custom homes, additions and remodels in Lisle. We're in Lemont, build only on land you own, and Frank Lello is on site every day.
Which building codes does Lisle use?
In fiscal 2022-23 the Village adopted the 2021 International Codes and the 2020 National Electric Code, through amendments to Title 4. Development Services reviews plans against those and also checks zoning and stormwater requirements.
Why is Lisle called The Arboretum Village?
The Morton Arboretum is in Lisle, and The Arboretum Village is the village's slogan. It had 10,965 housing units in 2020. For a builder, the name is a good prompt to look at the trees on a lot before the design is set.
Planning a build in Lisle?
Call (708) 301-0700 or send a few details, and Frank will talk through your lot, budget and timing.
