Wheaton homeowners can hand their remodel to a single team. Design First Builders is a design-build company, so the people who design your project are the same people who build it, from the first conversation to the final walkthrough. Our office and showroom are at 1201 Norwood Avenue in Itasca, and we’ve been remodeling across Chicagoland since 2006.

What should Wheaton homeowners know before remodeling?

Wheaton is one of DuPage County’s oldest communities. According to the City of Wheaton, Erastus Gary, Jesse Wheaton, and Warren Wheaton claimed land here in 1837 and 1838. The community incorporated as a village on February 24, 1859, and as a city on April 24, 1890. In 1867, a county referendum moved the DuPage County seat to Wheaton, 1,686 votes to 1,635.

A community with roots that deep tends to have homes from several eras on the same street. That is why we look at what’s behind the walls of your house before we settle on finishes. Our guide, Remodeling an Older Home: What to Know Before You Start, explains what to check first.

What are Wheaton homeowners usually trying to fix?

These are the goals we hear most:

• A kitchen with more storage, more light, or a layout that suits the way you cook
• A bathroom that feels cramped or dated
• A basement that could be a second living area
• More bedrooms or a larger main floor, without leaving your street

Which Wheaton remodeling projects do we handle?

Kitchen remodeling in Wheaton

Layout and cabinetry are planned together. Cabinets come from our AnnTucker Cabinetry line or Arbor Mills, a custom cabinet maker in Lockport, Illinois. In the 2026 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study of 1,780 Houzz users, wood was the most common cabinet material at 29%, just ahead of white at 28%. See our Kitchen Remodeling in Chicago page and Kitchen Layout Types: Which Shape Fits Your Home?

Bathroom remodeling in Wheaton

From a hall bath to a primary suite, we coordinate tile, plumbing, and lighting in one plan. See our Bathroom Remodeling page, Small Bathroom Remodel Ideas in Chicago and the Suburbs, and Tub or Shower in a Bathroom Remodel: How to Decide.

Basement remodeling in Wheaton

Lower-level space can become an office, a rec room, or a guest suite. See our Basement Remodeling in Chicago page.

Home additions in Wheaton

A bump-out, a first-floor family room, or a second story can add room without a move. See our Home Additions in Chicago page, Home Addition Mistakes to Avoid, and Second Story Addition: Full vs. Partial (How to Choose).

How does design-build help a Wheaton project?

Under design-build, your designer and builder are the same company. Questions about cost and construction come up while the drawings are still being made, which keeps surprises down later. Read Design-Build vs General Contractor in Chicagoland.

How does a Wheaton project run?

• Consultation: we hear what you want.
• Design: you review layouts and materials.
• Selections: you choose fixtures, finishes, and cabinetry.
• Construction: a dedicated project manager coordinates the crew.
• Walkthrough: we check the finished work with you.

More on Our Home Remodeling Process.

How long does a Wheaton remodel take?

Your project manager confirms the timeline once the design is final. Plan on about 8–12 weeks for a kitchen, 8–12 for a primary bathroom, 4–6 for a guest bathroom, and 4–6 months for an addition. See How Long Does a Bathroom Remodel Take in Chicago? for more on bathrooms.

What does a Wheaton remodel cost?

No single number fits every home. Across the Chicago area, our full design-build kitchens often average $100,000–$120,000, which is an average, not a quote. Room size, layout changes, cabinets, finishes, and what turns up behind older walls can move it. Prices can also change if scope or selections change or if material costs move. We prepare an itemized estimate once your design and scope are final. See Kitchen Remodel Cost in Chicago (2026).

See our work near Wheaton

Browse a Glen Ellyn bathroom, a Glen Ellyn addition, and a Naperville addition, along with more in our projects.

Wheaton remodeling questions

Do you remodel homes in Wheaton?

Yes. We take on kitchen, bathroom, basement, and addition projects for Wheaton homeowners.

Is my older house a good candidate for a remodel?

Often, yes. We inspect what’s there first, then design around it.

Where is your office?

We’re at 1201 Norwood Avenue in Itasca, where our showroom is located.

How do I compare contractors?

Ask every company the same questions, then compare the answers. See Know Your Contractor and Remodeling Contractor Questions to Ask (With Good Answers).

Remodeling near Wheaton

We also serve Glen Ellyn, Lisle, Naperville, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Bloomingdale, Roselle, Geneva, and St. Charles. See all service areas.

Ready to plan your Wheaton remodel?

Tell us what’s not working in your home, and we’ll talk through what’s possible.