Remodels, additions and new custom homes in Tinley Park, with Orland Park work close by.
Tinley Park, IL
Remodels and rebuilds for a village full of 1970s to 1990s homes
More than 11,000 of Tinley Park's 22,751 housing units were built between 1970 and 1994. Those houses are now roughly 30 to 55 years old. RL Builders does upscale remodels, additions, basement build outs and full custom homes for Tinley Park owners.
Our closest finished project is Silo Ridge in Orland Park, built in 1995 and remodeled in 2015. Frank Lello is on site every day, you get one point of contact, and we build only on land you own. Most of our work comes from referrals, and we'll arrange tours of portfolio homes.
County
Cook and Will Counties
Population
55,971 (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 Tinley Park
Tinley Park's Community Development department runs residential permits through an online portal, the BS&A system. Before you can apply, the contractor has to be registered, licensed and insured. The Village also requires a Village of Tinley Park Contractor's License for every contractor working there, so ask any builder you talk to whether they hold it.
The Village posts separate requirement packets for new single-family homes, garages, and basement, bathroom and kitchen remodels. That is useful, because the paperwork for a kitchen is not the paperwork for a new house. Pull the packet that matches your job and read it before your designer finishes drawings.
Inspections have a cutoff. Requests are due online by 3:00 PM the day before, with morning slots from 8 to 12 and afternoon slots from 1 to 3:30. If a crew is waiting on a framing or rough in sign off, a missed cutoff costs a day.
The village sits in Cook and Will counties. Its historic downtown covers the original 1892 boundaries and has a Metra station, and Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, a large outdoor concert venue, is in the village too. We coordinate the permits and fit the plans to what the Village asks for. For the common jobs here, see upscale remodeling and basement build outs.
Sources: Village of Tinley Park building permits, Tinley Park, Illinois
Services
What we build in Tinley 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 near Tinley Park
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.
Homer Glen Ranch
A custom ranch home in Homer Glen with durable materials, clean detailing and covered outdoor areas. Completed in 2018.
FAQ
Building in Tinley Park: questions
Does a contractor need a license to work in Tinley Park?
Yes. The Village says every contractor working there needs a Village of Tinley Park Contractor's License, and contractors must be registered, licensed and insured before they can apply for permits online. Ask any builder for proof before you sign.
How do inspections work in Tinley Park?
Requests go in online and are due by 3:00 PM the day before. Morning slots run 8 to 12 and afternoon slots 1 to 3:30. Build that cutoff into your schedule, since a missed request can push a trade back a full day.
How old is the housing in Tinley Park?
More than 11,000 of the village's 22,751 housing units were built from 1970 to 1994, and the historic downtown covers the original 1892 boundaries.
Does RL Builders build in Tinley Park?
Yes. We take on custom homes, additions and remodels in Tinley Park. Our nearest finished home is Silo Ridge in Orland Park. We're in Lemont, build on land you own, and Frank Lello is on site every day.
Planning a build in Tinley Park?
Call (708) 301-0700 or send a few details, and Frank will talk through your lot, budget and timing.
