Updated: Apr 28, 2026
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Address
9106 Basswood Dr, Tinley Park, IL, 60487
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When it comes to new home construction and remodeling, choosing the right general contractor can seem overwhelming. So many factors come into play when making the decision and we feel that the right fit between the contractor and the client is essential to the completion of a successful construction project. When we engage a client we ensure that the right fit exists. In advance of the project, we lay out the stages of construction and what the client should expect during each one. Obvious variables such as budget, time table and design expectations are always discussed so there is nothing but transparency from the start. We then put our decades of experience and exceptional customer service to work to deliver each project to perfection on time and with the utmost professional ethics.
Years of experience in our industry, the quality of our projects and the trust we instill in our clients are what continue to make us the contractor of choice and the right fit for your project.
From BuildZoom: Smart Design & Build, 9106 Basswood Dr, Tinley Park, IL holds a license and 7 other licenses according to the Illinois license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 101 ranks in the top 12% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Smart Design & Build, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
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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
Hardwood Flooring
Carpets
Laminate Flooring
Other Flooring
Framing
Wood Fences
Backsplash and Countertops
Stonework
Tile Flooring
Other Stone and Tile
Drywall
Interior Plaster
Flatwork Concrete
Foundations
Other Concrete
Gutters and Flashing
Patios
Industrial Renovation
Hotel Renovation
Warehouse Renovation
Small Multi-Family Remodel ...
Whole Home Remodel
Sunrooms and Greenhouses
Attic Remodel
Single Room Remodel
Smart Design & Build Contact Information
Phone Number: (708) 321-3542
Address: 9106 Basswood Dr, Tinley Park, IL 60487
Smart Design & Build Tinley Park
Quality
101
88th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Smart Design & Build has a BuildZoom score of 101, which places them above 88% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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11 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Smart Design & Build has worked on at least
11.0 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.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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2 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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3 projects
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$100k-$250k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $18,500. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Smart Design & Build Reviews
5 out of 5 stars, based on
2
reviews
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By Dehlia G.August 28, 2023Deck remodel$8,000
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By Barbara E.November 6, 2022Investment property remodels$75,000
I used Smart Design and Build for remodeling my investment properties. From full guts to just bathroom makeovers. They always pull through and get it done.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Spr 2019 cbc interior renovation to existing masonry single family home foundation underpinning convert single family to 2 d.u addition 1 d.u. in basement including addition 1 du (2 du total) & new masonry 2nd floor addition rear frame porch and front steel stairs.occupancy classification r-5 construction type iiia mechanical electrical & plumbing per plans
Valuation:
$189,000
Permit #:
101015809
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,650
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: revision to permit # 100750556 to addition a third floor addition including electrical plumbing and mechanical work. also front facade to be replaced. all work to be done per plans. (construction class iiia)
Valuation:
$120,000
Permit #:
101006482
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,675
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc - proposed front/rear deck and stairs lowering of basement floor interior renovations in an existing 2 story single family residence w/basement per plans.**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **
Valuation:
$124,000
Permit #:
101026689
Status:
issued
Fee:
$625
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc: alteration permit to do a new dwelling unit (adu) in existing non-sprinkled building with existing 2 dwelling units. new exterior entry and stair to new basement adu unit per plans. no structural work. existing garage to remain n.i.c. (occupamcy type: r-5 construction type: va)**conditional permit subject to field inspections
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
101008372
Status:
expired
Fee:
$1,988
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Deconvert 7 du to 6 du by removing the 1 du from the rear detached 1-story building. deconvert the rear building to a 2-car garage. comply violation maintenance to exterior walls & roof repairs at rear building. front building: mechanical room to be enclosed at garden level comply violations maintenance to concrete exterior stairway basement. to grade at on existing 2 story brick buil... see more
Valuation:
$8,500
Permit #:
100760978
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,350
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Infill kitchen window opening & closet window opening with siding at south elevation
Valuation:
$400
Permit #:
100988398
Status:
issued
Fee:
$175
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Standard plan review: de-convert from 4 d.u. to 3 d.u. and remove existing frame dormers at rear per plans. interior alterations per plans - including masonry repairs/replace masonry brick veneer at front per plans. de-convert rear basement dwelling unit to common area basement per plans. de-convert rear attic to common area unfinished attic. construct new 1-story open frame porch at ... see more
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
100724762
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,086
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Repair existing front porch to correct building code violations. no plans required per report
Valuation:
$4,000
Permit #:
101010563
Status:
issued
Fee:
$175
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
In an existing 3 story masonry building w/bsmt. convert from 3 d.u. to 4 d.u. at unit-202 located on the level-2 only and fix building. as per plans. the scope of work include: architecture plumbing hvac & electric.current use: 4 d.u.+ 1 retail
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
100747665
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,176
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Driveway- remove and replace worn out driveway with concrete
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BDRV-22-03585
Status:
approved
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Change of gc contractor permit #101002708 to ortiz design building llc
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
101008140
Status:
issued
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Repair cracked concrete landing (approx 3¿ x 5¿) widen concrete steps to basement to 36-40¿; addition railing modify existing wooden steps to accommodate basement stair widening strengthen existing front wooden porch repair front porch and roof leak spot tuckpoint north elevationtuckpoint chimney & addition chimney cap permit for 6¿ fence
Valuation:
$17,000
Permit #:
101032958
Status:
issued
Fee:
$502
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Roof recover only - no structural work
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
101033252
Status:
issued
Fee:
$400
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Deconvert attic d.u. to original state replace front wood porch and new iron rolling gate.existing a-2 occupancy no change in occupancy
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
100774142
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,150
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Erect detached frame garage (20 x 20 x 12 max.) alley drive 2 sq ft roof vents
Valuation:
$1,000
Permit #:
100810404
Status:
issued
Fee:
$550
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace garage roof shingles only
Valuation:
$1,200
Permit #:
100810408
Status:
issued
Fee:
$225
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation of existing 3 d.u.'s in multi-family residence. existing a-2 use/occupancy. no change in use/occupancy
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
100800517
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,929
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Rt-4: existing one-story brick/frame (iv-a) single family residence (a-1) with basement: erect 2nd and 3rd floor addition (iv-a) interior alterations to existing 1st floor and erect rear 3-story open porch as per plans**certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
100682934
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,614
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish existing rear frame porch and replace with new rear additionto existing single family residence. class a-1 no change in use.**conditional permit subject to field inspections
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
100783715
Status:
complete
Fee:
$525
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Repairs to existing 2-story enclosed porch masonry repairs to parapet and front facade repairs to garage 25 lf 6 high fence and basement interior alterations all to correct building violations. no change in use or occupancy
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
100661066
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,375
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Smart Design & Build License info
License Not Required
| Status | Not Required |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
- BuildZoom verified in January, 2025 that this contractor does not need a license to be a contractor in Illinois.
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Inactive License
| License # | TGC127980 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class D) |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
- According to the City of Chicago Data Portal, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | D $2,000,000 Project Ceiling |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
- According to the City of Chicago Data Portal, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | D $2,000,000 Project Ceiling |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
- According to the City of Chicago Data Portal, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | C $5,000,000 Project Ceiling |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
- According to the City of Chicago Data Portal, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | C $5,000,000 Project Ceiling |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
- According to the City of Chicago Data Portal, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Unverified License
| License # | 08983828 |
| Status | Unable To Verify |
| Type | Illinois Registered Business |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
- BuildZoom was not able to verify this license with the licensing board
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Inactive License
| License # | 201902562 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Oak Park |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
- According to the Village of Oak Park, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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101
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | State Farm |
| Insured up to | $2,000,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Farm |
| Workers Comp Value | $500,000 |
34
Permits
- Building permit records show that Smart Design & Build has worked on 34 permitted projects.
I hired Smart Design & Build for a deck makeover. My previous deck was extremely dangerous and rotted. I requested to have all new deck boards, railings, and a gate. They fixed some structural issues first and then continued onto the deck boards and railings. It turned out beautifully. It's truly night and day.