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Design-build firms in Chicago

The 10 design-build firms from Google's results for Chicago, Illinois, ordered by Google rating weighted by review count. No firm pays to be listed or ranked.

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Design phase
$6,000 – $28,500drawings, selections, pricing
Kitchen or bath
$57,500 – $172,500designed and built
Addition
$172,500 – $460,000designed and built
Chicago vs US
+15%well above the US median

Licensing in Illinois. Illinois has no statewide license for general contractors. Chicago licenses them through its Department of Buildings.

Number 1: Burhani Design

4.9(53)out of 5, from 53 reviewson GoogleElmhurst, IL

BurhaniDesign is a Chicago architecture firm with in-house architects, interior designers, engineers and planners. Its work centers on modern, environmentally conscious spaces designed around the people and communities that use them.

(312) 342-6756 770 N Church Rd # A, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Number 2: TKS Design Group

5.0(7)out of 5, from 7 reviewson GoogleChicago, IL

TKS Design Group is a family-run Chicago company that started with high-end kitchen renovations and now also handles bathroom and whole-home remodeling. It provides interior design for new construction as well, beginning each job with consultations to collect the homeowner's ideas.

(630) 488-7481 1040 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60657

Number 3: KOO

5.0(4)out of 5, from 4 reviewson GoogleChicago, IL

KOO is a Chicago firm working across architecture, urban planning and interior design. Its projects span hospitality, educational and residential buildings, urban design, interiors and renovation work, with a focus on sustainability.

(312) 235-0920 55 W Wacker Dr #600c, Chicago, IL 60601

Number 4: Dearborn Architects

5.0(4)out of 5, from 4 reviewson GoogleChicago, IL

Dearborn Architects is a Chicago architectural practice that plans and designs projects for a mix of clients. The firm sets clear project goals at the start to shorten timelines and coordinate deliverables.

(312) 939-3838 141 W Jackson Blvd Suite 3820, Chicago, IL 60604

Number 5: Neri Architects

4.7(14)out of 5, from 14 reviewson GooglePark Ridge, IL

Neri Architects, a Park Ridge practice, designs single-family custom homes and additions as well as apartment, mixed-use and commercial buildings throughout Chicago and nearby suburbs. Its commercial work includes space planning for businesses and design work for car wash projects.

(847) 825-9400 222 S Prospect Ave 3rd Floor, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Number 6: Pbd Inc

4.4(14)out of 5, from 14 reviewson GoogleChicago, IL

Partners by Design is a Chicago architecture and interior design firm working mainly on commercial interiors. Projects include office spaces for tech and media companies, a nonprofit headquarters, and a spec suite renovation inside a historic Loop building.

(312) 649-1111 363 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654

Number 7: Moss Design

4.4(18)out of 5, from 18 reviewson GoogleChicago, IL

Moss Design is a Chicago design-build firm that works on accessory dwelling units, including the coach houses common on city lots. Its site tracks Chicago's ADU ordinance and the history of local building types such as worker cottages, bungalows and greystone flats.

(773) 857-5533 2855 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Number 8: Airoom

No Google reviews yetChicago

Kitchens, bathroom upgrades, home additions and basements are among the remodeling projects Airoom takes on around Chicago. Its architects and builders work as one design-build team on full interior and exterior renovations.

Number 9: Chicago Architecture Firms

No Google reviews yetChicago

CH+ Architect is a Chicago practice combining architecture, project management and construction. Its designers draw on American and European architectural traditions and guide each project through the design phases until it is built as planned.

Number 10: Chapple Design Build

No Google reviews yetChicago

Chapple Design Build is a design-build firm serving the Chicago area.

What design-build firms charge in Chicago

In Chicago, a design phase typically costs $6,000 – $28,500. Remodeling labor in Chicago runs about 15% above the US median, which accounts for most of the difference from the same project elsewhere.

How to choose between them

  • Check the license yourself. Where Illinois or Chicago licenses this work, the licensing board's own lookup confirms a license number in a minute. Do it before you sign, not after.
  • Get three bids on the same scope. Written down, split into labor, materials, allowances and anything structural. Most people compare a total against a total and end up choosing between two different projects.
  • Ask what is not included. Permits, debris removal, fixture and finish allowances, and repairs after demolition are the four that turn a cheap bid into an average one.
  • Never pay a large deposit up front. A deposit to order materials and hold a start date is normal. Half the total before anyone shows up is not.

How this list is ordered

These are the firms from Google's results for "design build firms chicago", with directories, chains and suppliers removed. They are ordered by Google rating weighted by review count, and the ratings shown are Google's. No firm pays to be listed or ranked. The list was last updated in October 2026.

Design-build firms in Chicago: common questions

Design-build or architect plus general contractor?

Design-build is faster and keeps cost in view while you design, because the builder is pricing as you go. Architect plus bid gives you competitive pricing and an advocate independent of the builder. Large custom projects often go the second route.