Custom homes, additions and remodels for Plainfield owners, built by a Lemont company.
Plainfield, IL
Custom homes and remodels in a town that grew by subdivision
Plainfield added homes fast after the 1990s, mostly through new subdivisions, and the village counted 14,027 housing units in 2020. If you own one of those houses and want more room or a different layout, or you hold a lot and want to build, RL Builders does high end remodels, additions and full custom homes for Plainfield owners, working out of our office in Lemont.
We build on land you already own. Frank Lello is on site every day and you deal with one person the whole way. References and tours of our portfolio homes are available on request, and we'd rather you see the work before you sign anything.
County
Kendall and Will Counties
Population
44,762 (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 Plainfield
Plainfield's county is Will, and the village also reaches into Kendall County, so the first thing worth doing is confirming which one your parcel sits in. The Village of Plainfield Building and Code Enforcement office is where the permit for the house itself starts, so call them with your address and scope before the drawings are final.
So much of the village is newer subdivision housing that an addition or a rebuild often means working inside a subdivision's rules as well as the village's. Ask early whether your subdivision has covenants or an association that wants to see drawings, because that approval is separate from the village permit and it can take its own time.
Plainfield also has real old buildings. The Flanders House and the Plainfield Halfway House are both on the National Register of Historic Places, and Settlers' Park, with its lake, war monument and summer concerts, sits just south of Village Hall. Lake Renwick Preserve is a county forest preserve inside the village. If your lot is near the older parts of town, look at what stands around it before the design is set.
We keep fees, codes and review times off this page on purpose. They change, and the village publishes the current numbers. We coordinate the permits, line the plans up with what the village requires, work from your plans or with your architect and designer, and run the electrical in house as a licensed electrical contractor. Our custom homes and additions pages show how a job runs.
Sources: Plainfield, Illinois (housing, landmarks, counties), Village of Plainfield Building and Code Enforcement
Services
What we build in Plainfield
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 Plainfield
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 Plainfield: questions
Does RL Builders build in Plainfield?
Yes, we take on custom homes, additions and remodels there. Yes, and we offer references and tours of portfolio homes so you can see the work first. We are based in Lemont, build only on land you own, and Frank Lello is on site every day.
How old are the homes in Plainfield?
Much of the housing is recent. The village grew quickly after the 1990s through many new subdivisions and had 14,027 housing units in 2020. Older landmarks like the Flanders House and the Plainfield Halfway House are on the National Register.
Is Plainfield in Will County or Kendall County?
Its county is Will, and the village also reaches into Kendall. Which one your lot is in depends on the parcel, so check your property records before you plan.
Will an association need to approve my plans?
Possibly. Many Plainfield homes sit in newer subdivisions, and an association's approval is separate from the village permit. Ask for your covenants early, before your designer is far along, so the drawings only get done once.
Planning a build in Plainfield?
Call (708) 301-0700 or send a few details, and Frank will talk through your lot, budget and timing.
