March 26, 2026
New construction · 4 units
Licensed & insured general contractor · Chicago · Since 1999
☎ (773) 969-9097·bofranbuilders@gmail.com
Family-owned Chicago construction company · residential & commercial.
Bofran Builders specializes in home additions, custom homes, framing, structural work, remodeling, and commercial construction throughout Chicago, Glenview, Northbrook, Evanston, Park Ridge, Winnetka, Lake Forest, Oak Park, and nearby suburbs.
Homeowners, developers, and property owners across Chicago and the suburbs — here's what it's like to build with Bofran.
Our architect recommended Bofran Builders and we couldn't be happier. Our new home was built on schedule despite a few permit obstacles, the estimate was more affordable than others, and the quality of work and attention to detail is phenomenal.
The deck and staircase construction on a residential building was completed fast, under budget and with high quality. Even the city inspector was impressed with the workmanship.
They did a great job replacing both support beams on our rooftop pergola, a tricky job in a smaller space. Great attention to detail matching the existing accents, and finished on time.
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Residential and commercial construction in Chicago and nearby suburbs — framing, home additions, custom homes, remodeling, porches, decks, restoration, and general construction.
Second-story, rear and side additions, room expansions, and finished basements — planning, permits, framing, and finish handled.
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Custom homes built from the ground up — a practical Chicago area home builder with real construction experience.
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Kitchen remodeling in Chicago — layout changes, cabinetry, and finishes that fix how the space actually works.
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Full and partial bathroom remodels — walk-in showers, tubs, vanities, tile, and plumbing, finished cleanly to code.
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Finishing and remodeling — added living space, bathrooms, and storage built to code.
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Whole-house remodeling and renovation that respects the structure, style, and limits of the existing building.
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Framing for new homes, additions, remodels, porches, decks, and small commercial — wood and structural framing.
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New porches, decks, stairs, and railings built for Chicago weather — solid framing and durable materials.
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Fire, water, and storm damage restoration and insurance rebuilds for homeowners and property owners.
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Small commercial build-outs, office and retail remodeling, and tenant improvements across Chicago.
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This Lake Forest estate — a project Bofran worked on — became the #1 most-viewed home in America on Realtor.com, the single most-clicked property listing in the entire country. Its owner never lived in it; the home was created as a private museum for an art collection and kept in mint condition — and it's back on the market today. The home runs nearly 9,700 square feet: six bedrooms, a great room beneath 40-foot ceilings, a four-person elevator serving every floor, a finished basement with an indoor pool, and a separate coach house with a four-car garage — all set on close to two acres. Recognition like that isn't bought with marketing — it's earned.
Choosing a Chicago general contractor can feel like a big risk. Bofran Builders helps homeowners, property owners, developers, and small business owners build with more confidence — managing planning, permits, framing, subcontractor coordination, inspections, and the final details.
We scope the project, explain each step, and handle city permits and inspections.
Our in-house crew builds the structure right, then carries the job to finish.
A clear, low-stress process from first call to final walkthrough — four steps, one team, no surprises.
A walkthrough on-site or over your plans to define scope, timeline, and budget.
Schedule a callA written, line-item proposal with real numbers and materials — no "miscellaneous" line.
Our in-house crew runs the work, the owner checks in, and regular walkthroughs keep you posted.
Closeout, a final punch list, and a signed 5-year structural warranty in your hands.
Read the warrantyOne builder accountable from first walkthrough to final punch list — and a guarantee you can hold in writing.
Our owner trained as an architect in Poland before becoming a builder in Chicago. He reads plans the way they were drawn, anticipates structural issues before they reach the field, and works with your architect in their language — not around them.
From first walkthrough to final punch list, he manages every project personally. Permits, framing, subcontractors, inspections, finishes. No hand-offs to a junior PM after you sign. One name on the contract. One number to call.
Every addition and custom build carries a documented 5-year structural warranty — handed to you in writing at project close. Most Chicago contractors won't put their guarantee on paper. We do.
From our office at 3922 N Ashland Ave, we build across Chicago and the suburbs — the North Shore, the northwest and western suburbs, and select communities to the south. Don't see your town? Ask — odds are we've worked nearby.
From ground-up multi-unit buildings to additions, remodels, and custom homes across Chicago and nearby suburbs. Tap a project for a closer look.
A former commercial property reborn as a brand-new, deluxe four-unit residential building in Chicago — sold before print and fully rented. The mix pairs two larger three-bedroom / two-bath units with two two-bedroom / 1.5-bath units. Every unit has its own gas forced-air furnace and central air, hot water tank, in-unit laundry, and assigned parking, plus open European-style kitchens with quartz waterfall islands and a private 9×9 storage room in the basement.
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This Chicago home was taken all the way down to its original brick walls — everything else is new. A full gut rehab and two-story addition rebuilt it as essentially new construction: the original 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,989 sq ft house is now a 5-bedroom, 4½-bath home of roughly 3,200–3,400 sq ft above grade (about 5,200–5,900 sq ft across all finished levels, including a basement rec room, gym, wet bar, and an attic office). *Square footage is a scaled estimate from the drawings, not an official figure.
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A two-story addition, a new garage, and a complete interior gut rehab of a Lakeview home in Chicago — rebuilt from the original brick shell into a modern dark-grey home with a brand-new marble-and-quartz kitchen. Shown from the finished result back through framing, house wrap, and the original foundation.
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New custom home
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Chicago, IL
Framing
In-house crew
Scope
Foundation through finishes
Every project starts the same way: bare framing, an open site, and a set of plans. Our in-house crew gets the structure square, level, and weather-tight before a single finish goes in — because everything you see at the end depends on the bones you don't.
Drag the handle to watch one of our builds go from framed shell to finished, move-in-ready home.
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Common questions about hiring a Chicago general contractor. Still wondering about something? Call us at (773) 969-9097 — we're happy to talk it through.
A general contractor manages the construction project from start to finish — reviewing plans, coordinating trades, scheduling, handling permits, managing inspections, ordering materials, and making sure the project follows the agreed scope. For additions, remodels, custom homes, framing, and commercial work, a GC keeps the project organized so the owner doesn't manage every trade separately.
Choose a Chicago general contractor with local experience, proper licensing and insurance, clear communication, and a realistic approach to pricing and scheduling. Bofran Builders offers over 27 years of experience, direct owner involvement, transparent pricing, and a 5-year structural warranty.
Home additions, custom homes, framing construction, general construction, residential remodeling, porches, decks, finish carpentry, small commercial remodeling, and tenant build-outs — for homeowners, property owners, developers, and small business owners in Chicago and nearby suburbs.
Yes. Residential work includes additions, custom homes, framing, remodeling, porches, decks, and renovations. Commercial work includes small business build-outs, office remodeling, retail improvements, framing, and general construction support.
Yes. Bofran Builders is a licensed and insured general contractor in Chicago, focused on code-compliant work, safe construction practices, and proper project planning.
Yes. Most home additions, structural changes, major renovations, porches, decks, and new construction in Chicago require permits. As your general contractor, we help coordinate the permit and inspection process.
Many Chicago home additions take several months depending on size, drawings, permitting, site conditions, structural work, weather, inspections, and finish selections. A simple bump-out may move faster than a second-story or full rear addition.
Second-story additions, rear additions, side additions, room expansions, kitchen extensions, bathroom additions, garage additions, finished basements, and other expansions — built to feel connected to the existing home.
A renovation usually updates or repairs an existing space without changing the main layout. A remodel often changes the layout, structure, function, or footprint — like removing walls, reworking a kitchen, or adding space.
Yes. We provide framing construction for homes, additions, remodels, porches, decks, garages, and light commercial projects — structural wood framing, walls, floors, roof framing, and openings. We can work as a framing contractor, subcontractor, or general contractor.
Yes. We review architectural drawings, construction plans, and project scopes. For larger projects, plans are often needed before a final construction price can be confirmed. If you don't have drawings yet, we can explain what's needed.
Yes. We handle small commercial remodeling and tenant build-outs for offices, retail spaces, and service businesses — framing, drywall, doors, windows, flooring, trim, painting, exterior work, and general construction coordination.
Chicago neighborhoods including Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wicker Park, West Loop, Bucktown, and Logan Square — plus suburbs including Oak Park, Evanston, Park Ridge, Glenview, Elmhurst, Northbrook, Berwyn, Highland Park, Lake Forest, and Barrington.
We're a family-owned Chicago construction company with direct owner involvement and more than 27 years of experience — known for clear communication, transparent pricing, framing experience, residential and commercial services, and a 5-year structural warranty.
We help clients who need both planning and construction support, and we work with architects, engineers, and designers depending on the project. For some projects design-build is the right approach; for others we work from completed plans and manage the construction.
Yes. Depending on the project we can include insulation upgrades, better windows, improved air sealing, modern HVAC coordination, and other energy-conscious improvements during a remodel or addition.
Hiring a general contractor saves time and reduces risk. A construction project involves scheduling, trades, inspections, materials, code issues, safety, and problem-solving — a GC coordinates it all so you're not running the project on your own.
Call (773) 969-9097 or fill out the project inquiry form. We'll review your project, ask the right questions, and let you know the next step — which for larger projects may be a site visit or plan review.
Tell us about your project and we'll reach out within one business day.
Whether you're planning a home addition, framing project, custom home, remodel, porch, deck, or small commercial build-out, Bofran Builders can help you understand what comes next.
