Our Story
Built Different from Day One
We started in 2009 with one simple belief: every Chicago rooftop deserves better. What began as a passion for transforming unused spaces has grown into the city's most awarded design-build firm, with over 3,000 completed projects.
What makes us different? We're not deck builders who hire designers, or landscapers who subcontract construction. We're a full-service AEC firm with architects, structural engineers, and a crew of 60+ tradesmen—all in-house, all working together from your first sketch to your final walkthrough.
Our approach is truly soup to nuts. We handle design, engineering, permits, and construction under one roof. When we say full-service, we mean it—from the structural steel to the furniture placement, the irrigation to the lighting controls. That's how we've maintained our reputation for quality across 3,000 projects.
Where Ideas Come to Life
Our design studio isn't just a meeting space—it's a living example of the quality craftsmanship we bring to every project. Touch 20 different stone materials. Feel 10 synthetic turf options. Browse hundreds of paint and stain samples. See exactly what you're getting before we break ground.
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& Insured
Licensed, bonded, and insured for everything we do. Every permit pulled, every inspection passed.
Licenses & Certifications
City of Chicago
- ●General Contractor License
- ●Electrical Contractor
- ●Plumbing License
State of Illinois
- ●Roofing Contractor
- ●Home Improvement
- ●Structural Work
Insurance
- ●General Liability $2M
- ●Workers Comp
- ●Umbrella Policy $5M
Associations
- ●NARI Member
- ●BBB A+ Rating
- ●ASLA Member
What Our Clients Say
“We committed to a 3 part project inclusive of garage deck, rear patio, and roof top deck. Each space different in anticipated use. CDRG was instrumental in guiding us through the permitting challenges and structural issues we encountered along the way. Likewise, Covid presented resource issues which...”