Modern Tudor custom home by Spyglass with black board-and-batten siding and white limestone in Chicago's southwest suburbs
Custom Home Builders · Chicago's Southwest Suburbs

Every build starts with a clear line of sight.

Spyglass designs and builds custom homes with the discipline of a developer and the care of a craftsman — clear budgets, tracked schedules, and a finished home that looks exactly like the one you pictured.

Who We Are

A family builder who treats your home like it's ours.

Spyglass is a family-run custom home building company serving Chicago's southwest suburbs. Building has been our life's work for decades, and it shows in how we run a project — real schedules, honest communication, and a builder who's genuinely invested in getting it right, not just getting it done.

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Homes built to be looked at twice.

From French country to modern Tudor, every Spyglass home is designed around the family who lives in it and the lot it stands on.

French country custom home with stone turret, arched entry, brick and limestone exterior built by Spyglass
Project № 10645

French Country Estate

A turreted bay, arched mahogany entry, and a hand-laid blend of brick and cut limestone under steep-pitched rooflines.

Style French CountryType New Construction
Modern prairie style custom home with gray brick, standing-seam metal roof accents and limestone by Spyglass
Project № 10659

Modern Prairie

Clean horizontal massing in gray brick and smooth limestone, sharpened with standing-seam metal roof accents and black-framed glass.

Style Modern PrairieType New Construction
Craftsman shingle style custom home with tapered porch columns, stone and stucco gables built by Spyglass
Project № 10716

Craftsman Shingle

Tapered porch columns, corbeled gables, and a full-width covered porch that turns the front yard into a living room.

Style CraftsmanType New Construction

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How We Work

A build you can see all the way through.

No surprises, no black box. Our process keeps you looking down the same sightline we are — from the first walk of the lot to the day we hand over the keys.

Sightline Consultation

We walk your lot (or help you find one), talk through your vision, and give you a straight read on feasibility and budget range.

Design & Budget

Plans, selections, and a clear, honest budget — set before we break ground, not after.

Build

Phase-by-phase scheduling, tracked inspections, and documented change orders keep the project moving and you informed.

Handoff & Warranty

A thorough walkthrough, a complete closeout package, and a warranty process we actually answer the phone for.

Our Full Process

From Our Clients
“David's responsiveness and attention to detail were unsurpassed. The results of our whole house remodel were beyond all expectations.”
Brian & Ann Leach · 2021
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Have a lot, a plan, or just an idea?

Tell us what you're picturing. We'll give you an honest read on budget, timeline, and whether it's the right fit — no pressure, no obligation.

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