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Construction & Remodeling in Naperville, IL

Naperville's housing is newer than most of Illinois: the median unit was built in 1990, about 63% of units are single-family detached homes, and another 12% are attached homes such as townhomes. Typical projects include kitchen and bath updates, roof replacements and exterior work, with extra care for the 320 properties in the local historic district.

Refreshed two-storey DuPage County home with a buff brick front, fiber-cement siding, a navy front door and a broad green lawn.
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Remodeled kitchen in an older Belleville-area brick home with deep window reveals, a navy island with brass pulls and oak open shelving.
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Renovated bathroom in a Central Illinois Craftsman bungalow with white hex tile, a brass-legged console vanity, subway wainscot and a tiled shower.
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Homes & buildings

What shapes a project in Naperville

Local conditions worth knowing before scope and budget are set.

  1. Newer suburban housing

    Naperville's median year built is 1990, and only about 2.5% of units predate 1940, according to Census estimates for 2020 to 2024. About 63% of units are single-family detached and about 12% are single-family attached, such as townhomes.

  2. Local historic district

    Naperville's local historic district, designated in 1986, includes 320 properties, and a federal historic district was established in 1977. The city's preservation rules aim to keep renovations compatible in scale, style and exterior features.

  3. 2024 codes for new plans

    Under Ordinance 26-010, plans submitted on or after April 1, 2026 are reviewed under the 2024 International Building Code and 2024 International Residential Code, along with other adopted codes.

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Permits & service area

Before a project starts in Naperville

Local permit office

City of Naperville Building Permits

Which permits a project needs depends on its scope. We identify them during planning; the official site has current requirements, forms and fees.

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Service area

Naperville, DuPage County

Service in Naperville is not confirmed yet. Share your address and project details, and we will confirm availability before booking any work.

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Planning a project in Naperville?

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