The Meaning of Punch List VS Warranty Repairs

blog / June 27, 2019

The Meaning of Punch List VS Warranty Repairs   In the world that is custom home building and remodeling I often forget to explain the difference between punch list items and a warranty repair. The bigger the project is the more the punch list items there are likely to be.  At what point does a […]




Home Building and Remodeling Trends in 2019

blog / June 12, 2019

As we reach the midway point of the year in construction our Naperville based home building and remodeling company is starting to pick up on the trends in design and labor related issues. Today’s article go over what trends we have identified.




What Are the Upfront Costs for Custom Home Building?

blog / March 27, 2019

By Ryan Siebert Whether you are building a multi-million dollar home or a $500,000.00 home there will be upfront costs involved.  Today I am going to break down those costs for Naperville and surrounding suburban areas.




To Bid or Not to Bid? A Home Builder and Remodeler's, Dilemma

blog / March 12, 2019

By Ryan Siebert As a remodeling and home building contractor in Naperville one of the most significant dilemmas that I find myself in is making the decision on whether or not to bid a project or to walk away from it.  I’d like to discuss a conflict that goes on when it comes to pricing […]




Bathroom Renovation Trends in 2019

blog / February 6, 2019

As 2019 rolls on the bathroom renovation trends are starting to stand out. Our Naperville remodeling inventory is hot and so are the bathroom finish materials. This article will examine the top Naperville bathroom remodeling trends from SG Home Builders perspective. Tiles, Lots of Tiles When I first entered this industry in 2007 the market […]




Why Are Contractors So Messy?

blog / January 7, 2019

By Ryan Siebert As a general contractor in Naperville one of the things that I absolutely cannot stand how messy the job sites can get. Whether it’s a small kitchen renovation, a full master bathroom, a gut home addition or custom-built home, the process and start to finish can be a giant mess. This article […]




Will the Lack of Skilled Contractors Kill Custom Renovations?

blog / December 24, 2018

By Ryan Siebert As a home builder and remodeling contractor in Naperville I often find myself asking where we will obtain the skilled contractors from.  It is a major concern of mine and has me asking the question of whether the lack of skilled contractors will be the ultimate death of custom renovation work.  Here […]




Why Do Contractors Hate Google?

blog / December 11, 2018

By Ryan Siebert As a custom home builder and remodeler in Naperville one of the things that I cringe is why my client tells me that found it on Google.  If Google is so great, why are they not remodeling your kitchen? Today I want to discuss with you the top three reasons why contractors […]




Why is Custom Home Building Hard To Do?

blog / November 18, 2018

Custom Home Building is Hard! The goal of custom home building is to create a product that fits your family needs, wants and desires all into the same package as your family’s budget. It sounds simple enough, right? Today I want to discuss with you the top frustrations of would be custom home building clients.




Are Cost Effective Subcontractors Really Cost Effective?

blog / November 9, 2018

By Ryan Siebert As a general contractor I find myself often and the dilemma of choosing the best subcontractor and making my clients budget work. Often times when building a custom home we have to make a decision that fits the clients budget, or we do not get the business at all. Today I’d like […]




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