Owner Jane Levy discovered her passion for building at a young age. As a child growing up in Freeport, IL., she watched with fascination the home her parents were building. Using her allowance to buy floor plan magazines, she began crafting model homes out of small boxes. While it was apparent that Jane had an eye for design, her interest included the engineering process as well - making sure that all the pieces of her "homes" worked and fit together perfectly.

Years later, while Jane and her husband were building their own home, the builder was so impressed with her knowledge of construction, ability to manage trades, and attention to detail that he

Levy Custom Homes, Inc. began with the goal of designing and building the finest quality homes. We continue to incorporate this philosophy by not following the crowd, avoiding shortcuts and maintaining an obsessive belief that it can always be done better.

This strategy has earned Jane Levy the approval of the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago (HBAGC) with the following awards:

Levy takes pride in providing hands-on, personalized service. From initial planning through the construction and design process, to move in, all clients work directly with owner Jane Levy. Her uncompromising level of service and attention to detail extend beyond using the highest quality building materials and finishes for your home. It includes carefully listening to your wishes and needs to create exactly the home you want and guiding you toward decisions that suit your lifestyle now and into the future.

Becoming a Certified Green Professional (CGP), has enabled Levy to help her clients build eco-friendly homes that incorporate environmental considerations and resource efficiency into every step of the building and development process to minimize environmental impact. This also includes saving as many architectural elements from the original structure as possible, and reusing them during the design/build phase to achieve a collected look.

Additionally, Jane Levy is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS), allowing her to meet the needs of Baby Boomers who wish to stay in their homes as they grow older.

Whether you are thinking of building a home or are considering remodeling your existing home, please feel free to contact us to learn more about our services.

offered her a job. Levy accepted the builder's offer, helping clients navigate the design/build process, and overseeing each and every detail of their homes. Ten years later, she took the knowledge she gained and started her own firm.