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Follyn Builders & Developers LLC

Homebuilders, Basement Remodeling, Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,

About us

At Follyn Builders, we build new custom single family homes in Chicago and surrounding Chicago suburbs. We complete complete gut re-habs and additions to exiting homes in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. We are a boutique custom builder bringing your dream to life. We have built luxury custom single family homes in various Chicago neighborhoods and spectacular family-oriented custom new homes in Chicago suburbs. We have also worked with homeowners who love their current home and location but need more space on large scale additions to homes in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.We are a family owned and operated business specializing in building new homes and renovating existing homes in the greater Chicago area. Whether you are looking to build a new home from the ground up, an extensive rehab or a simple addition, we can suggest ideas and work with you to be sure the finished product is exactly what you envisioned. Contact us today and we can start working on your dream home.

Business highlights

24 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

New home builder. Custom homes. Large scale additions. Home additions. Home renovations. Home remodeling. Construction management. 2-flat to single family home renovations. General contracting. Office remodeling. Commercial building remodeling.

Services we don't offer

Ask for details.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.74 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
75%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
25%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.7
Showing 1-4 of 4 reviews

Arthur E.
05/2017
5.0
home builders
  + -1 more
Outstanding service!
Description of Work: We considered Follyn for our new home build but went with another builder. Follyn was exceptional in terms of professionalism and was a complete joy to talk to and meet with. This is a top notch builder but be prepared to pay for that level of service, it doesn't come cheap!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Tricia B.
07/2015
5.0
home builders
  + -1 more
Outstanding service. Very knowledgeable. Listened to our needs. Really understood our vision. We will be contacting them immediately to start the project.
Description of Work: Consultation on building new home

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

HANNAH W.
06/2015
1.0
home builders
  + -1 more
They were pretty unresponsive. John Folan (sp?) returned my call after more than a week, explaining that he'd been out of town. I thought - OK. He asked for some time to look over the information I'd sent to other contractors and I said OK. He checked in again in a week and told me he'd be back to me to schedule a time to come out and look at the job. That was the last I heard from him. If he couldn't take or wasn't interested in the job, I'd rather he had just said so.
Description of Work: Nothing. I called to see if the compnay was interested in a remodeling job I had.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Follyn Builders & Developers LLC
Hello Ms. [Member name removed], We apologize if we gave the impression of being uninterested in your project. The last email we received from you indicated you would contact us to set up some time to meet: From email dated May 15th at 5:27pm: "Sounds good john. I'm out of town for the weekend so how about I email or call on Monday to set s time". This was the last communication we received, we never did receive an email or a phone call to schedule that meeting. While we try to be diligent in communications, we also do not want to pester potential clients. When we did not hear from you, we could only assume you had decided to move in another direction on your project. It was never our intention to be dismissive of you or your project. We understand your frustration but we hope you will reconsider your review and your rating. Follyn Builders & Developers, LLC

Bridget L.
08/2012
5.0
home builders
  + -1 more
What a fantastic partner to work with on this huge project! From inception to completion, a true joy to work with. John has another company (Folan Sewer & Water) that I have used in the past so I was familiar with his professionalism and thoroughness and felt comfortable working with him on this very different project . On a project of this scale in your home, trust is a huge factor and since I was already familiar with John's fantastic work ethic I knew he was the choice for this project. I already knew this was a company I could trust to get the job done -- but now I can report that this is the company to choose to get the job done well! The creativity and suggestions brought to the job were invaluable and the level of craftsmanship second to none. Truly above and beyond our expectations. John and Follyn Builders & Developers has a fantastic group of contractors and artisans and I can honestly say that my house is BETTER than what I had planned. I never felt "nickel and dimed" for every little change and instead felt we had a team all working toward the same goal. With all of the contractor horror stories out there, do yourself a favor and call JOhn and his crew at Follyn BUilders & Developers, you will be THRILLED that you did.
Description of Work: Extensive work was completed at my home, including: a complete new kitchen (gutted to the outside walls), new bathroom (x2), a new powder room, remodeled basement, refinished hardwood floors, all new trim and interior doors, painting and patching. While it is the same house I started with, it is completely new down to the insulation and drywall!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200,000

    Contact information

    2134 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

    http://www.follynbuilders.com

    Licensing

    Insured

    Licensed*
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    Service Categories

    Homebuilders,
    Basement Remodeling,
    Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
    General Remodeling

    FAQ

    Follyn Builders & Developers LLC is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
    Follyn Builders & Developers LLC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, Follyn Builders & Developers LLC offers free project estimates.
    No, Follyn Builders & Developers LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Follyn Builders & Developers LLC does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Follyn Builders & Developers LLC offers emergency services.
    Yes, Follyn Builders & Developers LLC offers warranties.
    Follyn Builders & Developers LLC offers the following services: New home builder. Custom homes. Large scale additions. Home additions. Home renovations. Home remodeling. Construction management. 2-flat to single family home renovations. General contracting. Office remodeling. Commercial building remodeling.
    Ask for details.

    Contact information

    2134 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

    http://www.follynbuilders.com