Custom homes, additions and remodels in Oswego, built by a Lemont company.
Oswego, IL
Historic homes downtown and a village that grew in the 1980s
Oswego has two kinds of housing. Downtown has historic homes next to shops and restaurants, and the village's major growth came in the mid-1980s suburban building boom. The village had 11,886 housing units in 2020. RL Builders does custom homes, additions and high end remodels for owners here.
We build out of Lemont, with Frank Lello on site every day of a job and one contact for you from start to finish. We build only on land you own, from your plans or with your architect and designer. References and tours of portfolio homes are available when you want them.
County
Kendall and Will Counties
Population
34,585 (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 Oswego
Oswego is in Kendall County, and the village also reaches into Will County. Check which county your parcel sits in before you plan. The Village of Oswego Building and Permits office is where a new house, an addition or a large remodel starts, so call them with your address and scope before the drawings are done.
The Little White School Museum, built in 1850, stands downtown among the historic homes, and Hudson Crossing Park sits along the Fox River. A historic house downtown is a different job from a house built in the 1980s boom. An older house can hide problems in the framing, wiring and plumbing, so leave room in the budget for what turns up once the walls are open.
The newer neighborhoods bring a different question. If your street has covenants or an association, get them in hand before your designer starts, so nothing in the drawings has to be redone. Ask the village at the same time which building code editions your plans need to meet.
Our part is the paperwork and the follow through. We coordinate permits, line the plans up with what the village asks for, and handle the electrical in house as a licensed electrical contractor. For specifics on scope, look at our additions and basement build out pages. Our subcontractors average ten years with us, and past clients are available as references if you want to talk to someone whose house we have already finished.
Sources: Oswego, Illinois (housing, landmarks, counties), Village of Oswego Building and Permits
Services
What we build in Oswego
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 Oswego
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 Oswego: questions
Does RL Builders build in Oswego?
Yes. We take on custom homes, additions and remodels in Oswego. We're in Lemont, build only on land you own, and Frank Lello is on site every day. We can set up references or a portfolio home tour.
Is Oswego in Kendall County or Will County?
Its county is Kendall, and the village also reaches into Will County. Which one your lot is in depends on the parcel, so check your property records before you plan.
How old are homes in Oswego?
It varies. Downtown has historic homes, and the village's major growth came in the mid-1980s suburban building boom. It had 11,886 housing units in 2020, so you'll find older houses near downtown and newer subdivisions around them.
What should I check on an older downtown Oswego house before remodeling?
Look at what is behind the walls, because framing, wiring and plumbing in older houses can hold surprises. The Little White School Museum downtown dates to 1850, and the historic homes around it are worth a careful look before anyone prices a remodel.
Planning a build in Oswego?
Call (708) 301-0700 or send a few details, and Frank will talk through your lot, budget and timing.
