Updated: Jun 03, 2026
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Address
1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL, 60143
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Design First Builders Construction
Design First Builders LLC, 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL holds a General Contractor Registration license and 40 other licenses according to the Palatine license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 109 ranks in the top 5% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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Design First Builders LLC Services
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Custom Home Build
New Home Construction
Medium Multi-Family New Con...
Other Residential New Const...
Multi-Room Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Basement Remodel
Medium Multi-Family Remodel...
Other Residential Remodel
Office Renovation
Restaurant Renovation
Retail Renovation
Other Commercial Renovation
Roofing
Hardwood Flooring
Carpets
Laminate Flooring
Other Flooring
Framing
Wood Fences
Backsplash and Countertops
Stonework
Tile Flooring
Other Stone and Tile
Drywall
Interior Plaster
Brick and Blockwork
Other Masonry
Foundations
Other Concrete
Demolition
Paving, Driveways, and Side...
Excavation and Grading
Other Site Work
Design First Builders LLC Contact Information
Phone Number: (630) 250-7777
Address: 1201 Norwood Ave, Itasca, IL 60143
Design First Builders LLC Itasca
Quality
109
95th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Design First Builders LLC has a BuildZoom score of 109, which places them above 95% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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15 projects
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2025 |
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11 projects
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2024 |
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14 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Design First Builders LLC has worked on at least
40.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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12 projects
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Home Additions |
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12 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
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10 projects
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Multi-room remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Design First Builders LLC mostly works on
kitchen remodel
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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3 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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7 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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5 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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8 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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2 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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$500k-$1mil |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $131,418. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Design First Builders LLC
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Spr 2019 cbrc: addition third floor dormers to existing frame house. conversion of existing single-family residence into 2-flat. de-conversion of existing basement dwelling unit. legalize existing 2nd floor unit w duplex to 3rd floor. addition new deck and exit stairs from 2nd floor level. remodel 1st floor kitchen and bathroom. remove sink in basement. structural changes as required.... see more
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
101057976
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,915
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Scope: nonstructural interior basement remodel with plumbing and electrical updates to two bathrooms and laundry room at second floor.locations: 1 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) basement and 2nd floor
Valuation:
$239,505
Permit #:
B200427591
Status:
issued
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of water damaged drywall replace plumbing piping and electrical. locations: 1 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) basement
Valuation:
$20,913
Permit #:
B200422596
Status:
issued
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Sc 2019 cbrc: erect a 2nd fl. upper story addition over an existing non-conforming frame 1-story as-built rear addition & erect a new 1st fl. open rear deck onto an existing masonry 2-story detached single family residence w/basement & 1-car attached garage (to remain no change) as per plans. r-5 occ. type va const
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
101002551
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$875
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: replacement of existing front porch. replacement of exterior siding with new fiber cement lap siding. replacement of 3 existing windows with enlarged openings. addition existing sunroom to this permit for compliance (no evidence of prior building permit issued) modification of existing rear wood deck to comply with the required yard setbacks & addition it into this perm... see more
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
101067481
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,130
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to remove kitchen backsplash ceramic flooring nook/office walls and electrical in office. refinish floors in family hall entry/foyer and officeadd new wall partitions and electrical to make new bedroom. locations: 1 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) apartment 19d
Valuation:
$18,365
Permit #:
B200438055
Status:
issued
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: removal of an existing wood balcony at third floor for a third story room addition to an existing detached single family residence. addition 2 new additional windows in the primary bedroom. occupancy group r-5 and type v-a construction type.building type is single family detached residentialproposed building is 2 092 sfconstruction type is v-a
Valuation:
$19,036
Permit #:
101069836
Status:
issued
Fee:
$975
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to include reconfiguration of kitchen electrial and plumbing remove/replace drywall ceiling and cabinets. locations: 1 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) unit 1704 kitchen renovation
Valuation:
$22,960
Permit #:
B200435308
Status:
issued
Fee:
$325
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: reconfiguration/renovation of basement in 2-story sfr: addition bathroom replace concrete slab perform electrical hvac & plumbing work
Valuation:
$84,245
Permit #:
101063611
Status:
issued
Fee:
$675
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Whole house interior reno with a proposed first and second story deck basement dig out
Valuation:
$568,160
Permit #:
136842
Status:
issued
Fee:
$173
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Whole house interior reno with a proposed first and second story deck basement dig out
Valuation:
$568,160
Permit #:
136841
Status:
issued
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Whole house interior reno with a proposed first and second story deck basement dig out
Valuation:
$568,160
Permit #:
136840
Status:
issued
Fee:
$293
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Whole house interior reno with a proposed first and second story deck basement dig out
Valuation:
$568,160
Permit #:
136839
Status:
issued
Fee:
$78
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Whole house interior reno with a proposed first and second story deck basement dig out
Valuation:
$568,160
Permit #:
136838
Status:
issued
Fee:
$62
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Whole house interior reno with a proposed first and second story deck basement dig out
Valuation:
$568,160
Permit #:
136837
Status:
issued
Fee:
$235
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Whole house interior reno with a proposed first and second story deck basement dig out
Valuation:
$568,160
Permit #:
136836
Status:
issued
Fee:
$11,455
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
-bathroom full gut rehab -new dormer closet addition -refinish all existing hardwood flooring in type va construction single family residence per plans
Valuation:
$40,150
Permit #:
101060327
Status:
complete
Fee:
$975
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revision to permit #101060950 to addition rear porch reconstruction to scope
Valuation:
$256,192
Permit #:
101069996
Status:
issued
Fee:
$377
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: second floor addition with a kitchen remodel per arch plans
Valuation:
$256,192
Permit #:
101060950
Status:
issued
Fee:
$925
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self cert crbc 2019: interior remodel of kitchen and bathroom to exisitng 2nd floor residential unit within existing 2-story masonry 3-unit residential building. ( type iiia construction; occupancy group r-5)
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
101040054
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$625
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | CON-004544-2023 |
| Status | Active |
| Town | Palatine |
| Type | General Contractor Registration |
| Class | General Contractor |
| Date Issued | 03-31-2026 |
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| License # | CR0000327 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | General Contractor W/Trades, Carpentry Drywall |
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Verified License
| Status | Active |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Carpentry |
| Date Issued | 05-01-2026 |
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Verified License
| Status | Active |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | General With Trades |
| Date Issued | 03-05-2026 |
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Verified License
| License # | 4312 |
| Status | Active |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | General Contractor |
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| License # | CR4020 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Steel Erector |
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| License # | CR4020 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Hvac |
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| License # | CR4020 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Insulation |
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| License # | CR4020 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Masonry |
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| License # | CR4020 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Excavating |
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| License # | CR4020 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Fireplaces |
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| License # | CR4020 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Damp Proofing |
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| License # | CR4020 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Demolition |
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| License # | CR4020 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Driveways |
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| License # | CR4020 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Drywall |
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| License # | CR4020 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Carpentry |
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| Status | Active |
| Town | Palatine |
| Type | General |
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License Not Verified
| License # | CR4020 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Siding/Ext Wall Finish |
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License Not Verified
| License # | 13-00024184 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Aurora |
| Type | General Contractor |
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License Not Verified
| License # | CR3579 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Gen Contractor/Const Mgr |
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License Not Verified
| License # | CR00471 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Sub Contractor (Per Trade) |
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License Not Verified
| License # | 2012-CR4020 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Gen Contractor W/Trades |
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| License # | 2008-CR00471 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Sub Contractor (Per Trade) |
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| License # | 2014-CR4020 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Gen Contractor W/Trades |
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License Not Verified
| License # | 2012-CR3579 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Gen Contractor/Const Mgr |
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Inactive License
| License # | TGC127463 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class D) |
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Inactive License
| License # | CR3579 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | CR0000327 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | CR3579 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | CR00471 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Sub Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | CR4020 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | General Contractor W/Trades, Carpentry, Damp Proofing, Demolition, Driveways, Drywall, Excavating, Fireplaces, Hvac, Insulation, Masonry, Siding/Ext Wall Finish, Steel Erector |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | D $2,000,000 Project Ceiling |
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Inactive License
| License # | CL-1846 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Bartlett |
| Type | {U'license Type': U'general'} |
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Inactive License
| License # | NAT-58559-2 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Hvac |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Drywall |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Demolition |
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Inactive License
| License # | 202511081 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Oak Park |
| Type | Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | CL006346 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Oak Park |
| Type | Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Bartlett |
| Type | General |
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Inactive License
| License # | 11LICR-0055 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Gc Residential |
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BuildZoom Score
153
Permits
- Building permit records show that Design First Builders LLC has worked on 153 permitted projects.