Inverness Pool House
The finished pool house is exactly the magnet for grandchildren coming to visit that the couple hoped for.
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Orren Pickell Building Group is the #1 Lake Bluff general contractor and we’re not afraid to say that it’s a reputation we think we’ve earned.
It’s important to choose the right general contractor for your home building, remodeling, or renovation project. After all, your general contractor is like the orchestra conductor when it comes to overseeing your home project. It’s his or her job to coordinate all of the contractors, subcontractors, and other service professionals to bring blueprints and design plans to life. Choose the wrong general contractor, and you’re setting yourself up for the potential of missed deadlines, less-than-quality workmanship, and a disappointing end result. Choose the right general contractor, and you’re setting yourself up to enjoy your home for years to come.
Choose the Orren Pickell Building Group for your general contractor needs. Over the past four decades, we’ve become Lake Bluff’s preferred general contractor. How did we do that? By maintaining our commitment to quality workmanship in every aspect of the home building and renovation process. Every project we take on — from remodeling a guest bathroom to building a custom luxury home — is handled with precision and care.
When it comes to being a general contractor, you’re only as good as the companies with whom you work. And at the Orren Pickell Building Group, we’re proud to say that we work with some of the best trade partners in their respective industries. From landscapers and interior designers to plumbers, HVAC installers, and electricians, the subcontractors who work on our projects have been hand-selected by us for their proven commitment to quality and service. We only work with partners whose work standards meet our own.
Building a custom home or remodeling your current Lake Bluff home can be filled with stress, but it doesn’t have to be. Choosing to work with the Orren Pickell Building Group for your general contracting needs is the smart choice. With more than 40 years of experience helping homeowners build, renovate, and maintain their custom homes, we have a proven track record of quality.
Don’t settle for just any general contractor — insist on the best that Lake Bluff has to offer. Get in touch with us today to set up a time to chat about your building or renovation needs.
Other Projects We’ve Recently Completed
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Hinsdale Exterior Makeover
Built as a ranch, past owners had expanded with a second floor and rear addition. The current owners were happy with the structure but wanted to give it more character and make it their own.
Elmhurst Kitchen Remodel
When they moved into their home more than 40 years ago, the first thing Barbara and Keith did was update the 1950s-era kitchen.
Twin Lakes Waterfront Remodel
After five years in their Lake Forest home, Stacey and David were eager to get to work on the kitchen.
Refreshing, Sky Blue Lake Forest Kitchen Transformation
After five years in their Lake Forest home, Stacey and David were eager to get to work on the kitchen.
Valley’s Edge Offers a Warm Perspective on Contemporary Design
Every component of this 6,300 SF home, set on ten acres of rolling land, was planned to marry the interior and exterior with the site itself.
Whole House Remodel in Riverwoods
The walls and structure were damaged by smoke and water from fire hoses, so the home needed to be fully gutted. The Pickell remodeling team worked with the family to redefine the layout to suit the way the homeowners live today.
Sunroom Addition in Wilmette Illinois
Now that the work is complete, the sun room has become his kids’ favorite place to sit and study. Because the original exterior doors are still in place, the room can be sealed off or opened up into the family room.
Gold Coast Basement Remodel
At the first meeting with Orren Pickell Building Group, the client outlined a simple basement remodel with a workout area and a place for the children to play. In subsequent meetings, however, as the family began to explore new possibilities, the scope of the project grew.
What Our Customers Are Saying
After my sister Ann recommended the Orren Pickell Building Group, emphasizing the importance of calling the best for a job well done, I decided to reach out for a consultation. From the moment I met Anna, I knew I was in good hands. Initially planning a simple kitchen and bath remodel, I was pleasantly surprised…
As we are getting down to the last few weeks in our home that your family built for us almost 19 years ago to the day, it’s a bittersweet time for us as we start a new chapter. We have loved every day in our home and when we selected Pickell to build our dream…
Just wanted to let you guys know that the cabinets have started going in and OMG we love them!! Krista, I believe you said at some point that the old cabinets would be no comparison to our new ones and honestly that is an understatement! I mean the kitchen is still partly undone . .…
Thank you for sending Terry over on short notice. Your company’s responsiveness and customer centric attitude is why you will always be at the top of our list for construction, renovation and house maintenance matters.
I wanted to share my final product, which is amazing. I really don’t think the video does it justice. I know y’all typically work on a lot of big projects, but I was thrilled with the planning, selections, advise and execution! Well done and again thank you!
My name is Linda Larson. My husband, John and I have lived in one of the homes you built in Lake Barrington in 1994. We purchased it from David Galimore in 1997 and have lived here happily raising our family of five children. We put the house on the market two weeks ago and want…