Whole home renovations that rework layout, finishes and key systems as one project.
Complete Renovations
When the whole house needs to change, we run it as one project
A complete renovation reworks the layout, finishes and key systems of the whole house so every room feels like it belongs together. We coordinate the work so the result reads as one home, not a series of updates done years apart.
These are the hardest jobs we do, because you never know what you will find behind the walls until demolition starts. That is where daily, on site oversight matters most.
Silo Ridge, Orland Park
8,000 sq ft in 5.5 months
Butternut renovation
3,200 sq ft in 16 weeks
Systems
Structure, plumbing, electrical
On site
Owner, every day
Two renovations, start to finish
At Silo Ridge in Orland Park, Frank built the original home in 1995. In 2015 the new owners hired us to remodel it. We took every room down to the drywall, replaced every floor covering and both staircases, and added an outdoor kitchenette, pergola and outdoor bathroom. The whole job, about 8,000 sq ft of living space with the finished basement, took 5 and a half months.
The Butternut renovation was a late 1980s home with problems nobody could see until demolition. We rebuilt structure, replaced plumbing and electrical, and dealt with a huge beehive in the attic and rodent damage. About 3,200 sq ft was renovated in 16 weeks.
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.
Complete Renovations RL has built
Silo Ridge
Frank built this Orland Park home in 1995. In 2015 RL Builders came back to remodel all 8,000 sq ft of living space for new owners, down to the drywall, in 5 and a half months.
Butternut Home Renovation
A late 1980s home taken down to the drywall across 3,200 sq ft. RL rebuilt structure and replaced plumbing and electrical in 16 weeks.
Complete Renovations 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
Complete Renovations: common questions
How long does a whole home renovation take?
It depends on size and what we find once walls open. Our 3,200 sq ft Butternut renovation took 16 weeks, and the 8,000 sq ft Silo Ridge remodel in Orland Park took 5 and a half months.
What if you find problems after demolition?
We show you what we found and review the cost and schedule impact with you before moving forward. On older homes, structure, plumbing and electrical are often part of the job.
Do you handle permits?
Yes. We coordinate permitting and line the plans up with local requirements. Every suburb has its own rules, so we handle that part to keep the job moving.
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.
Do you help after the job is done?
Yes. We stay available after completion for follow up items and questions. We want the work to hold up for years.
Talk to Frank about your renovation
Call (708) 301-0700 or send a few details, and Frank will walk you through scope, budget and timing.
