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Design-build · Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana

You don't want a tile guy. You want your bathroom  done.

Live your life— without getting burned by contractors.
One team and one point of accountability, for your homes and businesses.

Finished living room with a linen sofa, limestone fireplace and white oak floors
For your home

Finished kitchens, baths & whole homes

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Finished boutique office with white oak shelving, a travertine table and olive chairs
For your business

Office, retail & commercial build-outs

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Ascendesign VP of Field Operations reviewing contractor bids

Some jobs take 60–80 bids to find the right crew.

We know what you're going through, because we do too.

Who has time for that? We talk to thousands of contractors a year, so you don't have to.  Here's what finding a trustworthy contractor actually looks like:

Ascendesign exists so you don't have to sort through that — and so you're protected from contractors who run off with your money or won't stand behind their work.

First, we're project and risk managers: you hire us to be accountable, to make decisions on your behalf, and to deal with you fairly and honestly. Second, we're craftsmen. We take pride in what we build.

Why we're the best
15–20

never call back

~20

don't show up

~20

aren't insured

~10

are booked 2–3 months out

How it works

A clear path from first call to finished space.

01

Free Project-Readiness Assessment

Complete a short application. We review your project, identify risk areas, and schedule a free planning call.

02

Design & plan

For complex projects, a structured design and coordination review before anything gets built.

03

Build with one team

Construction, interiors, and technology under one contract, with vetted crews and one point of accountability.

Services

Finished homes and ready-to-open commercial spaces.

Finished kitchen with white oak cabinetry, a honed stone island and a brass faucet

Kitchens & Bathrooms

Lifestyle design and build, coordinated across every trade.

Finished open-plan living and dining space with white oak floors and a stone dining table

Whole-Home & Smart Home

Whole-home renovations, smart home systems, and integrated technology.

Finished restaurant dining room with olive banquettes and travertine tables

Commercial Environments

Construction, interiors, and building technology for offices, retail, hospitality, and high-rise.

All services

Free

Start with a Project-Readiness Assessment.

Tell us about your project. We'll review it, flag the risk areas, and set up a free planning call. No pressure, no guessing.

Request my free assessment
Coming soon

Our Contractor Vetting Checklist

The questions we ask before anyone gets near your project. [LEAD MAGNET — DOWNLOAD/FORM TO BE ADDED]

Get the checklist

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Experiences

Build-in-public: what it really takes.

Mike's Bid Board

Real bid counts and what happened to them.

What It Really Costs

Straight talk on budgets and where money goes.

Red Flags / Don't Get Burned

How to spot a contractor who won't stand behind the work.

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