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Business ProfileHome Builders in Aurora, Illinois
R L Builders; Custom Luxury Homes
R L Builders; Custom Luxury Homes
R L Builders; Custom Luxury Homes is a custom luxury home builder based in Lemont and serving greater Chicago since 1972. It builds new homes and handles remodeling, whole-home renovations, basement build-outs and additions; custom-home projects include daily supervision from planning through final walkthrough.
Last Updated October 1, 2026.
Business Highlights
- It is a family-owned construction business.
- It is a licensed electrical contractor.
- Its subcontractors have an average tenure of 10 years.
- Homes up to 10,000 square feet almost always finish in less than a year.
Service Area
Greater Chicago.
Active Business Listing
R L Builders; Custom Luxury Homes is one of 8 home builders ProsGrade lists in Aurora, Illinois.
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Public local listing
Listing details
8 services listed, including Custom homes, Upscale remodeling and Complete renovations. Open 7 days a week. Rated 4.4 from 8 reviews.
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How This Business Compares
How R L Builders; Custom Luxury Homes compares with the other 7 home builders on ProsGrade in Aurora, using public Google ratings and review counts.
- One of 8 Aurora home builders on ProsGrade.
Services Covered
8 services- Custom homesNew construction, including planning, scheduling, trade coordination and quality checks.
- Upscale remodelingKitchens, bathrooms and main living areas.
- Complete renovationsWhole-home layout, finishes and key systems.
- Basement build-outsComfort, function and long-term durability.
- Additions and extensionsBedrooms, bathrooms, living space and outdoor living.
- Project managementCrew coordination, scheduling and updates.
- Specialty projectsFire restoration, demolition and select commercial build-outs.
- Electrical workAs part of a project.
Reviews
What customers say
Homeowners praise the workmanship on a custom home and a kitchen renovation, including Frank's hands-on supervision and experienced subcontractors. Julie also praised seasonal check-ins more than two years after the build. One reviewer reported that a later bid was 50% higher than the earlier quote after money had gone toward plans and other items, and raised concerns about timing and budget.
Customer Reviews
Julie Morris
Frank and his team did EXCELLENT work building our dream home! And. . . they did it through the COVID shutdown, maintaining their professionalism and excellent service through all of its challenges! 2-1/2 years later, our home has settled with virtually no issues. What we appreciate so much about Frank is that he is very attentive, even after two+ years, around checking in during season changes to make sure that our furnace/AC, etc. are switched over properly and/or if we have any questions about anything. He is a phone call or text away, and I know that is a rare quality having built another home before. Now that we are finishing our basesment, Frank and his subcontractors are working with us so we are able to maintain the very high qualilty and custom work that began with the building of our house! My husband and I would highly recommend RL Builders if you want a superb quality, custom home built by someone (Frank) who truly cares about making it just right for the homeowner! Sincerely, Wade and Julie
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DaMarcus Allen
DO NOT use this guy! Frank is extremely unprofessional and he’s very untrustworthy! He does a great job of living off of his father’s reputation but he’s not to be trusted! His markups are ridiculously high and is timeliness is awful. If you have hopes of getting things done on time and on budget, Frank isn’t the guy you want to trust with that level of responsibility.
Frank doesn’t price jobs well either. He told me that he could do a job for one price but after spending money on plans and other things, his actual bid was 50% higher than what he’d originally quoted.
Avoid this guy! He’s a scammer and and he’s the wrong person to put in charge of your investment.
Susan Sandusky
R L Builders did a fantastic job with our kitchen renovation. All of the subcontractors that he used were experienced craftsmen. Frank went above and beyond. Always there to supervise and work himself. Mike Lynch created a work of art with his tile skills
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does R L Builders build on land it owns?
No. It builds only on client-owned property.
Does R L Builders help with permits?
It coordinates permitting and helps align plans with local requirements, which can differ by suburb.
How does R L Builders handle project changes?
It reviews the cost and schedule impact before moving ahead with a change.
How are payments structured?
Payments are typically arranged in phases as work progresses.
Can R L Builders work from existing plans?
It can build from client plans or coordinate with the client's architect and designer.