Working with Icon Building Group was an incredible experience. The craftsmanship and attention to detail in their homes are truly exceptional—every finish is flawless. What really sets them apart is their commitment to quality, including top-tier appliances that elevate the entire build. I like them a lot more than any other builder.
Thanks so much Eshu. I enjoy working with you and look forward to doing more projects together.
Neha Khedekar2026.09.08
It was great to work with Icon Builders to build our dream home. They went out of their way to accommodate the completion of our home build in time for school. Their response times are great and the staff is truly personable. It was great working with Jenna, Natalia, Joe, Scott, Shawna and Charlie. I will recommend Icon to anyone looking to build a custom home.
Thank you so much, Neha. Your home is absolutely spectacular all due to you and Fahad! If you ever decide to switch careers...you are hired! Enjoy your lovely home.
Neha Khedekar2026.09.08
It was great to work with Icon Builders to building our dream home. They went out of their way to accommodate the completion of our home build in time for school. Their response times are great and the staff is truly personable. It was great working with Jenna, Natalia, Joe, Scott, Shawna and Charlie. I will recommend Icon to anyone looking to build a custom home.
Thank you so much, Neha. Your home is absolutely spectacular all due to you and Fahad! If you ever decide to switch careers...you are hired! Enjoy your lovely home.
Bob Larsen2026.08.19
We met with Charlie Murphy several times to discuss the possibility of using Icon Building Group to build our house. Charlie was concerned that they would not live up to our high expectations. In the end, they not only met our expectations, they exceeded them. Icon assembled a talented team to execute the building of our house. They selected a group of subcontractors that had the necessary talents and attention to detail to be able to execute the detailed design that we entrusted to them. The efforts of the subcontractors were carefully guided by our superintendent, Mike P. In the office, Shawna H. did a great job navigating our project thru the challenging City review process. We had several challenges during the project, and the Icon team dealt with them in a positive manner. We are extremely happy with the end result and look forward to enjoying our new home for many years to come!
Bob and Pat
Bob, thank you so much for the opportunity to work with you and Pat on your home. Your design and finish selections combined to make your home truly 1 in a million. It is truly spectacular. All the best to you both.
Bob & Pat Larsen2026.08.19
We met with Charlie Murphy several times to discuss the possibility of using Icon Building Group to build our house. Charlie was concerned that they would not live up to our high expectations. In the end, they not only met our expectations, they exceeded them. Icon assembled a talented team to execute the building of our house. They selected a group of subcontractors that had the necessary talents and attention to detail to be able to execute the detailed design that we entrusted to them. The efforts of the subcontractors were carefully guided by our superintendent, Mike P. In the office, Shawna H. did a great job navigating our project thru the challenging City review process. We had several challenges during the project, and the Icon team dealt with them in a positive manner. We are extremely happy with the end result and look forward to enjoying our new home for many years to come! Bob and Pat
Bob, thank you so much for the opportunity to work with you and Pat on your home. Your design and finish selections combined to make your home truly 1 in a million. It is truly spectacular. All the best to you both.
David Valentino2026.08.14
Ryan from Icon Group is extremely responsive, very professional and straightforward. He is very knowledgeable, and had our best interest in mind.
Thank you, David. So happy to hear Ryan is doing right by you. We are very fortunate to have him on the team. We will continue to be here if and when you need further help in the future.
Daniel Leverenz2026.08.01
My wife and I bought our first home in Wheaton recently and wanted to touch up numerous parts of the house, mainly the first floor. Jeremy and a colleague from Icon Building Group came out to walk the house with us. They were upfront that for our scope, mainly some light finish upgrades throughout the space, a handyman type contractor made more sense — but they didn't stop there. They showed us where to focus our time and our money, and helped with design and how to get the most out of the space for what we were willing to spend on it. That guidance was worth more than the work itself would've been. They had no reason to help us that much knowing they weren't doing the job, and they did anyway. Can't recommend them enough.
So glad we were able to help you. We will be here in the future too for whatever else you might need. Thanks for the review, Daniel.
Daniel2026.08.01
My wife and I bought our first home in Wheaton recently and wanted to touch up numerous parts of the house, mainly the first floor. Jeremy and a colleague from Icon Building Group came out to walk the house with us. They were upfront that for our scope, mainly some light finish upgrades throughout the space, a handyman type contractor made more sense — but they didn't stop there. They showed us where to focus our time and our money, and helped with design and how to get the most out of the space for what we were willing to spend on it. That guidance was worth more than the work itself would've been. They had no reason to help us that much knowing they weren't doing the job, and they did anyway. Can't recommend them enough.
Daniel, thanks for the kind words. We are hear to be of service. I am really happy to hear Jeremy did just that. All the best to you and your family.
James Perrone2026.07.01
My wife and I reached out to Icon Building Group for help understanding the costs and process associated with building a custom home. Charlie, who owns the company, worked with us every step of the way. With no commitment to move forward on the build, Icon treated us like we were already customers and spent a lot of time helping us figure out the best path forward. There was no limit to the questions we could ask, or the time Icon spent educating us, so we could make the best decision for our family. Ultimately, we decided to go a different direction, which Charlie and the team understood and supported. Without their guidance, who know what king of quagmire we might have gotten ourselves into. I could not recommend Icon and Charlie more.
Thank you!!! We are all about education and helping the people whose paths we cross figure out what and when is best for the them. I love the outcome you landed on. We will be here when and if you need us in the future. Enjoy your summer!
Manish Shah2026.06.13
We just moved into our custom-built home by Icon Builders. It’s been less than a month, but we couldn’t be happier or more thrilled with the end results! I mentioned to Team ICON that everything looks far better than what we had even planned and imagined. Everything turned out exactly the way we envisioned.
Building a custom home is a massive project with endless moving parts, decisions, and selections to make, but the Icon team made the entire experience seamless. Their excellent coordination and open communication kept the process smooth and less overwhelming. Being an engineer with a love for design, I wanted to be heavily involved in the design process, and each team member was an absolute joy to work with.
A special shout-out to Kara for all her guidance through the numerous selection processes—everything blended together beautifully! Also, a big thank you to Natalia, Mike B., Shawna, Joe, and of course, Charlie for making the entire ride so much fun!
No matter how much you plan, building a custom home is complex and will face unforeseen issues, but the Icon team always addressed them reasonably, professionally, and promptly. If you are planning to build your dream home, go with Icon. They truly make your dream a reality!
Manish-
Thank you so much for the opportunity to work with you on your home. It is absolutely stunning. I hope to see you soon, my friend.
Manish Shah2026.06.13
We just moved into our custom-built home by Icon Builders. It’s been less than a month, but we couldn’t be happier or more thrilled with the end results! I mentioned to Team ICON that everything looks far better than what we had even planned and imagined. Everything turned out exactly the way we envisioned. Building a custom home is a massive project with endless moving parts, decisions, and selections to make, but the Icon team made the entire experience seamless. Their excellent coordination and open communication kept the process smooth and less overwhelming. Being an engineer with a love for design, I wanted to be heavily involved in the design process, and each team member was an absolute joy to work with. A special shout-out to Kara for all her patience and guidance through the numerous selection processes—everything blended together beautifully! Also, a big thank you to Natalia, Mike B., Shawna, Joe, and of course, Charlie for making the entire ride so much fun! No matter how much you plan, building a custom home is complex and will face unforeseen issues, but the Icon team always addressed them reasonably, professionally, and promptly. If you are planning to build your dream home, go with Icon. They truly make your dream a reality!
Manish- I am so grateful we had the chance to work with you on your home. It is one of a kind, as are you and your family. And I agree, it was a lot of fun. I truly hope we can stay in touch. Lots of love to you and your family.
Sean Fowler2026.06.03
My wife and I had been looking for a new home for our family for months with no luck. We decided to investigate not only remodeling our current house, but buying a home to remodel, as well as build a new home. From the start of the process Charlie and Jenny were easy to communicate with, responsive, informative, and always willing to help. Jenny came to multiple houses with us to discuss renovations, as well as our current home renovation plan. We went as far as starting to pick out finishes for a new home we wanted to possibly build when we finally found our perfect home. Unfortunately, Charlie and Jenny’s services were not needed with Icon Building, however I can tell you that if I need any remodeling or decide to build in the future, Charlie and Jenny will be two people that I would call!
Thank you, Sean. I would say it was fortunate our services were not needed. :) We always want the best outcome for the people we are fortunate to connect with. Level of service stays the same, whether we potentially benefit with a project or not. So happy you found what you were looking for. Enjoy your summer in your new home!
David Cauble2026.06.02
Icon is a first class company. Charlie Murphy has put together a team of professionals that guide the entire process with experience and knowledge. From design, permitting, construction, and warranty there is a responsive person that manages the task. They completed our house on time, and the project manager keep us informed throughout with Builder's Trend app by posting photos and updating change orders. I strongly recommend you consider Icon when building a custom home.
Dave, thank you so much for the kind words and for the opportunity to work with you on your home. It will definitely end up being the place to be.
dave cauble2026.06.02
Icon is a first class company. Charlie Murphy has put together a team of professionals that guide the entire process with experience and knowledge. From design, permitting, construction, and warranty there is a responsive person that manages the task. They completed our house on time, and the project manager keep us informed throughout with Builder's Trend app by posting photos and updating change orders. I strongly recommend you consider Icon when building a custom home.
Dave, thank you so much for the kind words and for the opportunity to work with you on your home. It will definitely end up being the place to be.
David Engels2026.05.21
We’re still in the planning stage with Icon and haven’t even broken ground yet, but we already have to leave a review because they’ve been that impressive. From day one, these guys have been on top of everything. They answer our questions fast, keep us in the loop, and actually listen to what we want. No runaround, no feeling like just another job on their list. The whole design process has been way easier than we expected. They walk you through everything step by step and give you tons of options to make the house truly yours. We came in not really knowing what to expect and they made it simple. Honestly, if the build goes half as smooth as everything has gone so far, we’re going to be thrilled. We can’t recommend Icon enough — these are good, hardworking people who take pride in what they do. Can’t wait to see it all come together!
Hi Dave. I think this is a first and man does it feel good. Our first review ever before the completion of a project. Thank you so much. We will make sure your experience thus far, is as good or better, through the start and completion of your home.
Shahna Richman2026.02.25
Welcome Home! We chose Icon Building Group after discovering one of their beautiful communities and diligently researching the company. We started the process with Icon’s owner, Charlie Murphy, who is incredibly responsive and attentive to his clients - personally taking us to visit multiple homes in progress as we worked with their architect and designers to make our vision come to life.
Charlie and Jenny (Charlie’s business and life partner) have created a company that is client focused, one that is all about providing a stream lined approach to the new home building process. One where a highly polished project management system allows the clients to partner with the company in all aspects of the build. From the moment we signed our contract, we were assigned a personalized team to include the President of New Construction (Joe A.), Project Manager (Mike P.), Design Consultant (Kara), Cabinet Design Consultant (Natalia) and Permits/Accounting Coordinator (Shawna). Each of these individuals are standouts in their field and walked with us through every part of the process. We were never treated as a number to Icon, but as valued members of the team working to create our new home from the ground up.
We moved into our new custom built house in February 2026, almost exactly ten months after Icon broke ground; absolutely incredible in an industry famous for delays. Icon’s owners and staff truly made the home building process as seamless as possible; always taking the time to listen, address our questions and concerns, and provide mutually agreed upon solutions. We felt supported throughout the process and always valued as clients.
Finally… our house is gorgeous! We walked into Icon Building Group with big ideas for a custom Japandi style house (Scandinavian meets Japanese) and they made our dreams come to fruition. Kara consistently had creative design ideas to produce the look we wanted while keeping within budget; she has beautiful taste and the ability to tailor ideas to individual client styles. With Joe at the helm as President of New Construction, we made it through the process of building our custom home with so few hiccups and so little stress that it seems unparalleled in the industry. We are grateful to the entire Icon team for all of their attention to detail. We couldn’t be happier with the quality of our new home and our overall experience with Icon Building Group.
Shahna-
Thank you for the kind words. You did such an amazing job on your home. I am very proud we have the chance to show it off on our website. I am grateful our paths crossed. I know I will see you sometime in the near future. :)
S Richman2026.02.24
Welcome Home! We chose Icon Building Group after discovering one of their beautiful communities and diligently researching the company. We started the process with Icon’s owner, Charlie Murphy, who is incredibly responsive and attentive to his clients - personally taking us to visit multiple homes in progress as we worked with their architect and designers to make our vision come to life. Charlie and Jenny (Charlie’s business and life partner) have created a company that is client focused, one that is all about providing a stream lined approach to the new home building process. One where a highly polished project management system allows the clients to partner with the company in all aspects of the build. From the moment we signed our contract, we were assigned a personalized team to include the President of New Construction (Joe A.), Project Manager (Mike P.), Design Consultant (Kara), Cabinet Design Consultant (Natalia) and Permits/Accounting Coordinator (Shawna). Each of these individuals are standouts in their field and walked with us through every part of the process. We were never treated as a number to Icon, but as valued members of the team working to create our new home from the ground up. We moved into our new custom built house in February 2026, almost exactly ten months after Icon broke ground; absolutely incredible in an industry famous for delays. Icon’s owners and staff truly made the home building process as seamless as possible; always taking the time to listen, address our questions and concerns, and provide mutually agreed upon solutions. We felt supported throughout the process and always valued as clients. Finally… our house is gorgeous! We walked into Icon Building Group with big ideas for a custom Japandi style house (Scandinavian meets Japanese) and they made our dreams come to fruition. Kara consistently had creative design ideas to produce the look we wanted while keeping within budget; she has beautiful taste and the ability to tailor ideas to individual client styles. With Joe at the helm as President of new Construction, we made it through the process of building our custom home with so few hiccups and so little stress that it seems unparalleled in the industry. We are grateful to the entire Icon team for all of their attention to detail. We couldn’t be happier with the quality of our new home and our overall experience with Icon Building Group.
SR - Thank you so much for the kind words. it was an absolute pleasure working with you and your hubby. I look forward to dining again in the near future. Make it a great day.
Mohan Thirumala.2026.01.15
Late last year we moved into our newly built home in Vernon Hills. The home was custom built by the Icon Building Group. We were glad that we chose Icon group to be our builder as our experience with them was exceptional and phenomenal from the get go until the completion of the building. All of its team members in the group including the founder Charlie Murphy and president of the construction Joe Augello were very helpful in the decision process. Following our move into the new home Sandy Novak continues to address any anticipated and unanticipated glitches. In conclusion I can assert that Icon Builiding Group is one of the foremost custom builders in Chicago and its suburbs.
Thank you, my friend. I am so grateful we connected. You are such a good man.
Audrey Eaton2026.01.07
We moved into our home in November 2025 and were very pleased with both the final build and the overall experience. Kara, our designer, was extremely organized and diligent, and always offered helpful opinions. Our build went extremely smoothly thanks to Scott and Joe. It is evident that Icon selected very high quality subcontractors, and we are truly thrilled with both the appearance and the quality of our home. Finally, Icon was sensitive to our personal circumstances and was very supportive of us as new parents as we went through the process. Thanks to Charlie and the whole Icon team!
Audrey. I am tardy. My apologies. You were such a delight to work with and I am so happy you are happy. All the best to you and your growing family.
Alexa Dornbos2025.12.29
Can’t say enough what a positive experience we had working with Ryan Muehling & team on home remodeling projects. As our project manager, Ryan worked with us to understand our needs, goals, and budget and helped us bring our vision to life.
We’re incredibly pleased with the work quality - all of the subs Ryan chose were fantastic - and miraculously we were able to accomplish what we wanted while coming in under budget and staying on time. Ryan did a great job setting expectations and keeping us informed throughout construction.
I think the most powerful testament we can give is that we’re about to kick off another phase of work with Icon!
Verified Company
