With nearly 50 years experience and hundreds of awards to our credit, we have the resources and expertise to take you through every phase of the custom home building process on time and within budget.
Each day we strive to delight our customers. In addition to creating beautiful, individual environments, we are always looking for new ways to make the process collaborative, easy and even fun.
As custom home builders in Glencoe and throughout the North Shore, we strive to go above and beyond on every project that we do.
Your satisfaction is our #1 goal, so we’ll always do everything we can to make it right.
Crafting a Sunny, Open First Floor without Moving Walls It all began with the grout in their 30-year-old ceramic tile countertops. “We went from replacing the grout to renovating two-thirds of our first floor,” recalls Ann. The Lake Forest home Ann and Mike purchased in 1991 has worked beautifully for them, but it hadn’t been…
Great Lines Call for a New Look In spite of its pleasing, contemporary design, this home was looking tired. Shiplap siding, installed at an angle to match the roof lines on the outside walls, made the house feel out of date. What’s more, the siding was causing ongoing maintenance issues, especially where the wood was…
Kelmscott Park Home Ticks All the Boxes Myretta and Glenn were driving through Lake Forest one Sunday when they saw a sales trailer for a new development and decided to stop in. “We were looking to downsize,” explains Myretta. “We wanted a first-floor master bedroom and something maintenance-free.” The trailer had just opened, making them…
Condo’s Interior Views Rival Geneva Lake Close to the water and a short walk to Lake Geneva’s restaurants and shopping, Claudia and Steve found the perfect year-round home in a two-story, 3,000+ s.f. condo. The space and location were right, but there was work to be done. Claudia and Steve reached out to the Pickell…
Wilmette family’s perfect custom home makes it easy to stay in. After years spent obtaining the perfect Wilmette property, this family wasn’t willing to trust their design and build to just anyone. “This being our third custom home project, we were very selective,” recalls the homeowner. “In the past, we have worked with architects and…
Inside a Contemporary Farmhouse Modern Amenities and Family-Focused Comfort A teardown on a small corner lot has given way to a stunning contemporary farmhouse on Chicago’s North Shore—ideal for a family of four with great style and small children. Inspired by the family’s simple aesthetic and desire to spend time together, the home features clean…
It’s your biggest, most personal investment, so choose a partner you can trust every step of the way. Not only does our team consistently earn top honors in design and building awards, we stand out through:
Glencoe General Contractor:
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Glencoe Home Remodeling:
https://www.pickellbuilders.com/home-remodeling-glencoe
Glencoe Kitchen Remodeling:
https://www.pickellbuilders.com/kitchen-remodeling-glencoe
Glencoe Bathroom Remodeling:
https://www.pickellbuilders.com/bathroom-remodeling-glencoe
Glencoe Basement Remodeling:
https://www.pickellbuilders.com/basement-remodeling-glencoe
Glencoe Handyman:
https://www.pickellbuilders.com/handyman-glencoe
Glencoe Custom Cabinetry:
https://www.pickellbuilders.com/custom-cabinetry-glencoe
