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New Construction · Design-Build

New Construction, Built From the Ground Up

Custom homes, barndominiums, and post-frame builds, delivered by one accountable design-build team. From the first drawing to the final walkthrough, we manage every detail.

Building new is the biggest project most people ever take on, and the thing that goes wrong most often is not the building, it is the handoffs. A designer draws something, a builder prices something slightly different, and the gap between them becomes your problem halfway through. We design and build, so there is no gap and no one to point at but us.

Custom homes

Whether you’re building your forever home or a place to grow into, we help you plan a home that fits how you actually live, then build it with the craftsmanship and attention to detail our reputation is built on. One team, one point of contact, from foundation to finish.

Barndominiums & post-frame builds

A post-frame shell finished out as a home gets you a lot of square footage for the money, and it suits the way people live out here. We take the bare structure and build the whole interior including framing, insulation, drywall, floor finishes, cabinetry, stairs, and trim, so it lives like a house rather than a shed with furniture in it.

The design-build advantage

With design and construction under one roof, there’s no gap between what’s drawn and what’s built. We handle estimating and budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor management, quality control, safety management, and the permits and inspections your build actually needs, so you have one team accountable for the whole result.

  • Concept, planning, and design coordination
  • Detailed estimating and budgeting up front
  • Site work, foundation, framing, and full build-out
  • All trades coordinated and managed for you
  • Permits and inspections, handled and attended

Have a lot, a plan, or just an idea? Request an estimate and let’s talk about building it.

Request an Estimate

Tell us about your project. We usually reply the same day. No pressure, no obligation.

Preferred contact method

Prefer to talk now? Call (309) 224-7969 or email ascendcoso@gmail.com.

FAQ

Common questions

Do you build custom homes from scratch?

Yes. As a design-build contractor we can take a new home from concept and plans all the way through to move-in, coordinating every phase and every trade along the way.

Do you build barndominiums and post-frame homes?

Yes, and we like them. A post-frame shell finished out as a living space gives you a lot of room for the money, and we handle the interior build from insulation and framing through cabinetry, flooring, and trim.

What is design-build, and why does it matter?

Design-build means one team is responsible for both the design and the construction. That keeps the budget, the timeline, and the details aligned from day one, and gives you a single point of accountability instead of a designer and builder pointing at each other.

Who deals with permits and inspections?

We do. Inside city limits your build will need permits, and we will tell you up front which ones, get the office the drawings and details it asks for, and schedule and meet the inspections. Out in the county the requirements are lighter, and we will tell you that too rather than invent paperwork.

Service Area

Where we work

Based in Aledo, Illinois, and working across Aledo and Mercer County.

  • Aledo, IL
  • Viola, IL
  • Sherrard, IL
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Let’s build something good

Ready to start your project?

Call (309) 224-7969 for a free, no-obligation estimate, or send the details and we’ll get right back to you.