Glen Ellyn · DuPage County · 30 yrs local
Bayern Builders has remodeled homes throughout Glen Ellyn since 1996, from the pre-war Craftsman bungalows near Lake Ellyn to the 1970s two-stories in Arrowhead and Meadowbrook. Our Darien office is ten minutes away, and our crews understand the specific demands of this town's historic housing stock.
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Recognized for Excellence
Bayern Builders has served homeowners throughout Glen Ellyn and the surrounding western suburbs for 30 years.
Kitchen and First Floor Remodel
We are so happy with our recent kitchen and first floor remodel. Bayern did an amazing job with this project. Joe and his team are awesome to work with - professional, friendly, and experts at what th...
Kitchen, Powder Room, Laundry Room
A good friend referred me to Bayern Builders. I had seen their work and was very impressed. I have a tricky kitchen layout that I wanted to remodel and Joe had great ideas on how to accomplish that. I...
Kitchen
Joe and his team were fantastic to work with from beginning to end. The whole process flowed just as he described from the time we accepted his quote until the project ended and our kitchen was done....
Glen Ellyn Housing
Glen Ellyn carries one of the highest concentrations of pre-1940 housing in DuPage County, with roughly 17 percent of the village's homes built before World War II. Craftsman bungalows, Prairie-style two-stories, Colonial Revivals, and Tudor Revivals dominate the blocks around Kenilworth Avenue, Forest Glen, and the Lake Ellyn neighborhood. These homes were built with plaster walls, cast iron steam heat, and narrow service kitchens that were never intended for modern open-plan living. They are architecturally significant and deeply loved, but their function has not kept pace with how families use a home today.
The 1960s and 1970s added a second major cohort, representing nearly 30 percent of the housing stock in subdivisions like Annandale, Arrowhead, Brierhill Estates, and Meadowbrook. These homes present a different set of constraints: closed-off kitchen layouts, undersized bathrooms, and unfinished basements. Bayern Builders has completed projects across both eras in this village, navigating the Village of Glen Ellyn Community Development Department's permit process and the code nuances.
Permit Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn Community Development Department
From Our Darien Office
10 min
Lake Ellyn neighborhood · Kenilworth Avenue corridor · pre-1940
Craftsman bungalows, Colonial Revivals, and Tudor Revivals with original plaster walls, steam radiator heat, and narrow service kitchens. The most common requests are kitchen expansions that open the floor plan while preserving original millwork, and period-sensitive bathroom renovations that update plumbing and fixtures.
Annandale · Churchill Woods vicinity · 1940s-1960s
Solid mid-century construction with well-established lots and mature landscaping, but kitchens and bathrooms that have not been updated since original build. Full kitchen gut-and-rebuilds and primary bathroom expansions are the dominant project types in this area.
Arrowhead · Meadowbrook · Brierhill Estates · 1970s-1980s
Larger homes with unfinished or partially finished basements, closed-off kitchen layouts, and dated primary suites. Basement finishing, kitchen open-concept conversions, and primary suite renovations are consistently the highest-demand projects across these neighborhoods.
Our Services
Every renovation we complete in Glen Ellyn is backed by the same dedicated team, honest pricing, and craftsman-level execution.
Kitchens built to endure, not merely exist. We employ time-honored techniques, meticulous craftsmanship, and materials chosen for their enduring beauty and timeless elegance.
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Unleash the potential of your bathroom. Whether maximizing functionality or creating a sanctuary for relaxation, we design spaces that reflect your lifestyle.
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No cookie-cutter solutions here. Our experts collaborate closely with you to understand your vision, meticulously crafting a space that reflects your individuality.
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Don't settle for ordinary backyards. We craft exterior additions that become extensions of family life, woven with expert craftsmanship.
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Our high-quality commercial renovations are strategic investments in your brand's future. We translate your vision into spaces that function flawlessly.
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Bring new style to your kitchen on a slimmer budget. Bayern Builders offers kitchen painting services that bring new life without sacrificing quality.
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The information above is provided as general guidance. Permit requirements, timelines, code interpretations, and local regulations change — please verify specifics with the relevant municipal authority or with Bayern Builders before making project decisions.
Our Difference
A dedicated team assigned to your project from start to finish. No revolving door of project managers or subcontractors.
Many of our reviews come from repeat customers who trusted us with multiple projects across different rooms.
No juggling separate designers and contractors. One team, one vision, one point of accountability.
Mentioned in nearly every review we've ever received. We treat your home the way we'd want ours treated.
Family-owned since 1994. Not a fly-by-night operation, the same standards that earned our first five-star review still apply today.
Even building inspectors compliment our work. Quality that passes every check, every time.
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We'll visit your home in Glen Ellyn, discuss your vision, and provide a detailed estimate, no obligation, no pressure.
Join 130+ five-star homeowners across the western suburbs.
Call us at (630) 353-0172 or email bb@bayernbuilders.com
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