RL built one Orland Park home in 1995 and remodeled it for new owners in 2015.
Orland Park, IL
A house RL built twice, 20 years apart
In 1995 RL built Silo Ridge in Orland Park. In 2015 new owners hired RL again to remodel it. The house has about 8,000 sq ft of living space including the finished basement, and every room was taken down to drywall in 5 and a half months.
Orland Park is a big village: 58,703 residents and about 23,746 housing units at the 2020 census, with three Metra stations. RL does custom homes, upscale remodels and basement build outs here. Frank is on site every day, and you call one person. References and tours of finished RL homes are available on request.
County
Cook and Will Counties
Population
58,703 (2020)
Permits
Village of Orland Park Development Services (Building Division)
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 Orland Park
Orland Park runs permits through its Development Services department. Applications go in through the Plan and Application Permit Portal, and the village wants all the required applications submitted together as one packet.
Timing is posted. The village says initial review of a new single family home may take 3 to 5 weeks, and a permit that needs a lot coverage review may take 2 to 4 weeks. Permits and approved plans for new residential work have to be picked up in person, and a printed stamped set of plans must be on site for inspections. Build that into your schedule before you plan a start date.
The permit list is detailed. Orland Park has separate permit types for Residential New, Residential Additions, Residential Remodels, Basements, Retaining Walls, Zoning Permit and tree removal. Roofs, siding, driveways, windows and exterior doors need permits too. The Planning Division handles historic preservation and architectural review.
Teardowns have their own steps. A permit is required to demolish any structure, and a Cook County demolition permit is also required for a full building or detached garage. Before the village issues a full demolition permit it wants utility disconnect documentation, proof the septic is pumped and sealed or the sewer is disconnected, and proof that wells are capped or water service is disconnected.
RL coordinates the permits, demolition included, and lines the plans up with the village's requirements. For scope and process, see upscale remodeling and basement build outs.
Sources: Orland Park building permit information, Orland Park permit types, Orland Park demolition permits, Orland Park Development Services
Services
What we build in Orland Park
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 Orland Park
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.
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.
Homer Glen Ranch
A custom ranch home in Homer Glen with durable materials, clean detailing and covered outdoor areas. Completed in 2018.
Towns near Orland Park
FAQ
Building in Orland Park: questions
What did RL do at Silo Ridge in Orland Park?
RL built the house in 1995, then remodeled it for new owners in 2015. The job covered about 8,000 sq ft of living space with the finished basement, took every room to drywall, and ran 5 and a half months.
How long does an Orland Park permit review take?
The village says initial review of a new single family home may take 3 to 5 weeks, and a permit needing lot coverage review may take 2 to 4 weeks. Submit everything as one packet to avoid delays.
What does Orland Park require before a house is torn down?
A village demolition permit is required, plus a Cook County demolition permit for an entire building or detached garage. The village asks for utility disconnect papers and proof that the septic is sealed or the sewer disconnected, and wells capped or water disconnected.
Do I have to pick up my permit in person?
For new residential projects, yes. Permits and approved plans are picked up in person, and a printed stamped set must be on site during inspections, so keep that set with the job from the first inspection on.
Planning a build in Orland Park?
Call (708) 301-0700 or send a few details, and Frank will talk through your lot, budget and timing.
