DESIGNfirst Builders LLC

General Remodeling, Kitchen and Bath Remodeling, Architects,

About us

Design First Builders is a premier Chicago home remodeling company and all-inclusive design/build firm located in Itasca. We specialize in kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, basement remodeling and basement finishing as well as home additions, room additions and design. Serving all of Chicagoland we have over 100 years combined experience and are dedicated to simplifying the renovation process and building sophisticated spaces that add value to your home or business. We will also build your custom home on the lot of your choice. When DESIGNfirst was founded in 2006, we had a staff of three people managing all design, development and construction for projects throughout Chicagoland. Today we have a large team of Designers, Architects, Managers, Contractors and more to assist you in defining, expanding and building your dream space. ​We also offer financing options, client referral rewards, excellent customer service and have various industry partners offering discounts exclusive to our clients. We do everything with the client in mind to ensure a smooth process in creating every dream space!

Business highlights

19 years of trusted experience
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

We are a full service design & build firm, bringing together all elements of your residential project, integrating our design expertise with constructability, cost management, functionality upgrades (smart home) and project management services that save you the hassle of having to manage the differences between architecture design and construction.

Services we don't offer

Home Repairs, Repairs, Repair Work, Insurance Claims, Landscape

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa


Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.6204 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
76%
4
9%
3
7%
2
2%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.4
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.5
punctuality
4.4

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Showing 201-204 of 204 reviews

Kristen Mendez
06/2023
5.0
Google Review
We are very happy with how our attached garage conversion to a dining and living room turned out. Once the work actually started I would give even higher than 5 stars. Gary was on top of everything, had great communication and was willing to listen and figure things out when I had any concerns. Beto’s team of contractors were amazing, came every day and completed the work ahead of schedule. There were some bumps in the road, primarily due to our village not D1B, but then trying to restart the project once it had paused was not a great experience, however I can overlook those issues because it all worked out above my expectations. David R was helpful behind the scenes, Matt helped us initially and then Fred ensured that we got the design and vision that we wanted. I also have to include that the price was extremely fair and there were no surprise costs at the end, which I was worried about. For any new costs that arose we had the choice to approve or deny the changes immediately and the final cost was extremely close to the initial bid.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

DALE BRIGHT
06/2023
5.0
Google Review
offers complete package, Very professional, detailed presentation by Angel. :Looking forward to a great remodel Highly recomend to anyone considering a bath or kitchen remodel. They do it ALL
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Michelle
05/2023
5.0
Google Review
After continuous frustration of working with big box store mediocrity, we were referred to Design Frist. What a blessing! The designer that worked with us on our kitchen and master bath project took the time to listen carefully to what our needs were and interests. She came out with modified layouts and color pallets that we never would have dreamed of. Very creative, detail oriented and responsive. We could not have asked for a better experience.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from DESIGNfirst Builders LLC
Hi Michelle, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We take great pride in our teams' creative abilities, attention to detail and responsiveness! It has been a pleasure working with you! Your Design First Family

Shawn Rana
05/2023
5.0
Google Review
I was impressed by the amount of time and effort Angel at D1 put in to understand my project, explore possibilities, and assemble proposals. Ended up not moving forward with any contractor, but would consider them again.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from DESIGNfirst Builders LLC
Hi Shawn, Thank you so much for your 5-star review! Angel is most definitely one of the best! If you plan to move forward with your addition in the future, please let us know and we would be happy to help! The Design First Team

Contact information

1201 Norwood Ave., Itasca, IL 60143

http://www.designfirstbuilders.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

General Remodeling,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Architects,
Basement Remodeling,
Framing,
Homebuilders,
Sunrooms and Patio Enclosures

FAQ

DESIGNfirst Builders LLC is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

DESIGNfirst Builders LLC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, DESIGNfirst Builders LLC offers free project estimates.
Yes, DESIGNfirst Builders LLC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, DESIGNfirst Builders LLC does not offer a senior discount.
No, DESIGNfirst Builders LLC does not offer emergency services.
Yes, DESIGNfirst Builders LLC offers warranties.
DESIGNfirst Builders LLC offers the following services: We are a full service design & build firm, bringing together all elements of your residential project, integrating our design expertise with constructability, cost management, functionality upgrades (smart home) and project management services that save you the hassle of having to manage the differences between architecture design and construction.
Home Repairs, Repairs, Repair Work, Insurance Claims, Landscape

Contact information

1201 Norwood Ave., Itasca, IL 60143

http://www.designfirstbuilders.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed