Custom homes, additions and remodels in Woodridge, with Downers Grove work close by.
Woodridge, IL
Updating the homes of a village built mostly after the 1950s
Woodridge is a young community where most homes were built after the 1950s, and it had 14,068 housing units in 2020. The village owns Village Greens of Woodridge, an 18 hole golf course, and Cypress Cove water park is here too. RL Builders does whole home renovations, additions, upscale remodels and new custom homes for Woodridge owners.
Frank Lello is on site every day, you get one contact, and we build only on land you own. Our office is in Lemont. References and tours of finished RL homes are available on request.
County
Cook, DuPage and Will Counties
Population
34,158 (2020)
Permits
Village of Woodridge Community Development, Building 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 Woodridge
A building permit is required for construction, alteration, repair, demolition or moving of any structure in Woodridge, and the village's Community Development department handles them. New single-family homes, additions, remodels and basement finishes count as major residential projects, and those need five sets of drawings, submitted folded. Other residential permits may take up to two weeks to process.
The clock matters once the permit is issued. Construction must start within three months of the permit and finish within one year, unless a completion schedule is filed. For a new house or a big renovation, file that schedule if the work will run longer.
On codes, Woodridge applies the 2021 IRC and IBC and the 2019 DuPage County Countywide Stormwater and Floodplain Ordinance. The village is listed in DuPage, Will and Cook counties, with DuPage the main one, so confirm which county your parcel sits in early.
Construction hours from September 1 to May 31 are limited to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Ask the village about tree, drainage and demolition requirements for your lot before the drawings are final.
We coordinate permits and line up the plans with what the village requires before they go in. We work from your plans or with your architect and designer, and the electrical is done in house because we're a licensed electrical contractor. For scope, see whole home renovations and custom homes.
Sources: Woodridge, Illinois, Village of Woodridge building permits
Services
What we build in Woodridge
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 Woodridge
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.
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 Woodridge: questions
Does RL Builders build in Woodridge?
Yes. We take on custom homes, additions and remodels in Woodridge. We're in Lemont, build only on land you own, and Frank Lello is on site every day.
How many drawing sets does Woodridge want for a major project?
New single-family homes, additions, remodels and basement finishes are major residential projects, and they need five sets of drawings, submitted folded. Other residential permits may take up to two weeks to process.
How long do I have to finish once a Woodridge permit is issued?
Construction must start within three months of the permit and finish within one year, unless a completion schedule is filed. If the work will run longer, file the completion schedule with the village.
Planning a build in Woodridge?
Call (708) 301-0700 or send a few details, and Frank will talk through your lot, budget and timing.
