A great way to get to know us is through our design-build clients! Learn more from our past clients about their experiences with SSDB as their trusted Chicago home builders and architects. After 30 years of designing and building custom homes on Chicago’s North Shore for so many families, we are truly grateful for their kind words and lasting friendships.

Why did you choose Scott Simpson Design + Build as your Chicago home builders and architects?

“We planned on talking to three or four different builders and we met with Simpson and then we didn’t meet with anybody else.”
“We like the idea of having the coordination collaboration of a team of people versus having an outside architect and builder. As the process unfolded, we really saw the benefit of that.”
“I love the step-by-step process sitting down. We know our budget and we know how exactly what everything costs and just being able to know that I can sleep a lot better at night.”
“They’re great listeners. They provide high-quality a high-quality product and I think great customer service.”
“They built us a beautiful home. We’re so grateful and the compliments that we get just make us feel so good. We had fun doing it, too.”
“I don’t think about the team as builders as much as friends.”
“Back after they did that first job for us, we had a half a dozen of his new prospective clients walk through our house and I think every one of them got the job.”
“I like that I feel like I could still recommend them to every single one of my friends and we’ve used them for projects since.”
“The workmanship and the quality of what they build is amazing. So, we feel very fortunate that we made the right choice in builders.”

What three words best describe Scott Simpson Design + Build?

Truthful, innovative and kind.
Dependability, skillful and on-time.
Fun, integrity, and excellent.
Collaborative, hardworking, detail-oriented, creative.
Loyal, fun, honest.

What did you learn from Scott Simpson Design + Build?

“Scott and TK, and the whole team just really taught me to trust in the process and trust in them and their expertise.”
“I just truly feel that they’re looking out for our better interests.”
“Every day, I sit back and say this is the best decision I ever made.”
“We loved working with you the first time. We loved working with you the second time even more. You know, keep going, we might have a third one in us.”
“It’s been an incredible experience. I mean the entire team has been, very, very thorough, accommodating, we’ve got a great relationship with them.”
“A couple days after moving into the house, there’s a huge storm, like storm of the century and I was trying to put my little guy to bed and it was still windy and thundering and he was very afraid, he was about six at the time, and I told him It was gonna be okay. It was gonna be okay. And he goes, “Mama, I know it’s gonna okay, because Scott Simpson built this house.”
“We loved working with you. We love being your friends now. You guys are wonderful members of the community, and, you just can’t go wrong.”

ARCHITECTURE AND BUILD CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

South Coast Farmhouse

“We love our house, are obsessed with it and never want to leave! We are so grateful for the hard work and patience of the whole Scott Simpson Design + Build team, designing and building us a home that is exactly what we wanted.”

Modern Mountain Craftsman

“Every day we sit back and marvel at how much we love this house. It was the best decision we ever made. We appreciate the Simpson team’s company culture and the way they take care of business and are grateful for the fun we had building this house together.”

Contemporary Shingle Style

“We would both definitely recommend the whole team. Everything SSDB said along the way came true. Everybody was in it together and they just made the process so smooth, easy and seamless – and the finished product is great.”

We would be happy to take you on a tour through some of our custom homes in Winnetka and Hubbard Woods, Wilmette, Glencoe, Glenview, Highland Park, Kenilworth, Evanston and Chicago, Hinsdale, Barrington, Northbrook and other ideal places to build in the Chicago suburbs. With over 30 years of experience as one of Chicago’s top home builders and architects, we’ve amassed immense insight about the Chicagoland area and beyond.

Happy Clients

“We loved every minute of the process and even moved in 6 weeks early!! We really looked forward to our planning meetings and quickly became friends through the building process. They are truly a wonderful design/build company who honors what they say, is transparent with the budget and customizes the project to their client’s needs.”

~ Wenk Family, Northbrook

“Craftmanship of the highest standard! I give my highest compliment to the entire crew at SSDB for making our home so special and doing it with such thoughtfulness and love!”

~ Miller Family, Northbrook

“They share a true love of building and wanted to make sure that our home reflected both our needs and style. All of the subcontractors were very talented and routinely cleaned up every day. We may be the only homeowners to say, “we miss working with our builders every day.”

~ Krull Family, Renovation in Northbrook

“You were amazing at managing the big picture but not skimping on the quality details that make all the difference. We are so proud to have people over and so happy to be raising our family in this amazing space customized just for us.”

~ Champ and Lisa Raju, Northbrook

“Their expertise, accessibility and transparency sets them apart and their “product” is unmatched among other builders. Most importantly, they are remarkable people whose main goal is to create a beautiful and unique space for you and your family.”

~ Two-Time Client, Northbrook

“The quality of workmanship from every one of their contractors was five-star. We love our new home and continue to have a great relationship with the SSDB crew from start to finish and beyond! I would recommend them without hesitation.”

~ Design-Build Homeowners, Northbrook

~ Harris Family, Northbrook

“The step by step process made us feel very comfortable and left no surprises with our budget. We feel so lucky to have worked with Simpson Builders and would highly recommend them to any of our family, friends, or anyone else!!”

~ New Construction Family, Northbrook

“I hope you are continuing to use us as reference whenever you need and my door is always open for you to walk clients through.”

~ Northbrook Family

“We are so happy with the house. It’s everything we dreamed. It’s like we dreamed it- imagined it- and now we’re standing in it!”

~Myers Family, Northbrook

“We love our house, are obsessed with it and never want to leave! We are so grateful for the hard work and patience of the whole SSDB team designing and building us a home that is exactly what we wanted.”

~ Ross Family, Northbrook

“Now that we are building again we didn’t even let anyone else bid on the project. They are really that good. Besides the quality of the work, they are super easy to deal with, always on top of things and always answer the phone.”

~ Donahue Family, Northbrook

“Everything exceeded our expectations. The design features, construction quality, and team dedication to our home’s design and construction, couldn’t have gone better.”

~ New Construction Client, Glenview

“We like the idea of having the coordination and collaboration of a team of people versus having an outside architect and builder. As the process unfolded, we really saw the benefit of that. We feel very fortunate that we made the right choice in builders.”

~ Dave and Nancy Huber, Glenview

“We can admit now – we picked you for what turned out to be the best reason of all – we liked you as people. And we really think that good feeling comes across in our home.”

~ Custom SSDB Homeowner, Glenview

“Making our home LEED certified was no easy task but your eco-building sophistication and connection to expert North Shore subs made this build possible – and beautiful.”

~ Glenview Family, New Design-Build

“I don’t believe that a day doesn’t go by where my wife and I say how much we love our home. Our house is perfection. Friends that come to visit are in awe and jealous of our home.”

~ Custom Home Clients, Glencoe

“SSDB built us a beautiful home. It was a great process. Even after the build, it’s good to know they will always be looking out for us.”

~ Barb and Bob Davis, Glencoe

“We are beyond grateful to have this home.”

~ Slotnick Family, Glencoe

“You guys are so responsive and straight-forward about options that we actually had the luxury of adding in true personal details and my favorite surprise – the under-the-staircase wine cellar. And the Preservation Award from the village was a nice bonus.”

~ Wilmette Historical Homeowners