High end kitchen, bathroom and main living remodels, planned carefully and run cleanly.
Upscale Remodeling
Kitchens and baths built to custom home standards
Upscale remodeling is the same work we do on our custom homes, applied to the rooms you use most. We plan high end kitchen, bathroom and main living remodels carefully, manage the order of the work and keep communication clear from demolition to the last trim piece.
Frank is on site every day, and one homeowner said exactly that about their kitchen: he used skilled craftsmen and made what could have been stressful feel easy.
Kitchen timeline
About 10 weeks (Downers Grove)
Rooms
Kitchens, baths, laundry, living
Electrical
Licensed, in house
On site
Owner, every day
What a remodel with RL includes
We handle layout changes, cabinetry, stone and tile, lighting and the electrical work behind it, flooring and finish carpentry. Because RL is a licensed electrical contractor, new lighting and appliance circuits are part of our scope instead of a separate trade to schedule.
The work is sequenced so each trade arrives when the room is ready for it. That is how our Downers Grove kitchen remodel finished in about 10 weeks, with a new layout, finishes, lighting and refinished wood floors. That client had worked with us before and came back.
Another homeowner had us complete their kitchen and laundry remodel in eight weeks, as promised. You can see more finished rooms in our kitchen and bathroom portfolios.
How we run a job
One point of contact, start to finish
Plan
We start with a consultation on your goals, budget range, timeline and location. Then we coordinate plans, permits, selections and the schedule so the job is organized before anyone breaks ground.
Build
Frank is on the job every day. We coordinate the crews, track progress and check quality as we go, and you get one point of contact for every question.
Finish
We walk the finished work with you, close out the punch list and stay available after turnover. Past clients say Frank still checks in years later.
Upscale Remodeling near you
RL works across 33 towns in the southwest and western suburbs. See every town we serve.
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
FAQ
Upscale Remodeling: common questions
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
Our Downers Grove kitchen remodel took about 10 weeks, and a kitchen and laundry remodel for another client took eight weeks. Your timeline depends on the scope and the lead time on your selections, and we build the schedule around both.
Can you change the layout of my kitchen?
Yes. We update layouts as well as finishes, including moving walls, plumbing and electrical where the house allows it.
Do you do the electrical work?
Yes. RL Builders is a licensed electrical contractor, so electrical work is handled in house as part of the project. That keeps coordination tight and the schedule moving.
What happens if we change something mid project?
We review the cost and schedule impact with you before anything moves forward, so there are no surprises later.
How is pricing handled?
Once we understand the project, we explain the price and what it includes. Final cost depends on selections, complexity and site conditions. Payments are set up in phases tied to clear milestones as the work progresses.
Talk to Frank about your remodel
Call (708) 301-0700 or send a few details, and Frank will walk you through scope, budget and timing.
