About Us
Dedicated to Building Dream Homes
At Overstreet Builders we’ve aligned over 60 years of experience, a dedicated team of professionals, a proven process, and meticulous attention to design in order to build you one of the best custom homes in the Chicago suburbs. We take great pride in what we do, and when you build with us, we’d like to consider you part of the Overstreet family. We invite you to explore how we came to love building dream homes and what is at the heart of Overstreet Builders.
Our Core Values
Committed
Our company was founded on hard work, which is echoed today by a dedicated team that still believes in going above and beyond to get the job done. On our team, everyone is willing to carry their weight in daily tasks and go the extra mile when it’s called upon. We are committed to learning, adapting, and growing. Whether reviewing and refining systematic methods or pursuing new ideas, we maintain success while working toward a goal of producing the best home at a fair price.
Enthusiastic
We are a team that loves what we do – we achieve our results by being encouraging to one another and maintaining a positive attitude; our team thrives in an environment where we can lift each other up with positivity and encouragement. We work to maintain a friendly atmosphere free from drama. We even enjoy spending time together, sharing our personal lives, friendly banter, and having a few laughs.
Courageous
We have the courage to be held accountable for doing what we say we’ll do and we make sure that we are conducting ourselves with the highest level of integrity; for as the saying goes “we are only as good as our word”. This includes being willing to have open communication between coworkers, trades, and customers. Our team works to make sure that everyone is on the same page and gives our best for every customer. While some companies preach integrity and character, our team lives it out daily. Because we don’t just talk about transparency, honesty, and fairness, we stand behind what we say; we have the courage to be authentic and won’t compromise on that.
United
At Overstreet Builders, we are a diverse team of individuals, each bringing unique skills and expertise to the table—whether within our company walls or through our valued subcontractors and vendors. Our success is a direct result of the collective effort of every team member, as we come together in our areas of strength to exceed expectations and maintain a seamlessly efficient operation. We take great pride in our dependable and skilled team, whose contributions allow Overstreet Builders to thrive.
Our team understands the importance of upholding the rich legacy and reputation of our company. We remain dedicated to demonstrating to every buyer that when they trust us to build their dream home, they are valued as part of our extended family. Beyond work, our team supports each other in outside events, further solidifying the strong bonds that drive our success.
Our Story
When it all started in 1961.
Family Building Together
Chicago Tribune article featuring married couples partnering in home building, including Edith and Walter Overstreet.
Walter and a young Doug Overstreet
Early years of new home constructionAt Overstreet Builders we’ve aligned over 60 years of experience, a dedicated team of professionals, a proven process, and meticulous attention to design in order to build you one of the best custom homes in the Chicago suburbs.
We take great pride in what we do, and when you build with us, we’d like to consider you part of the Overstreet family. We invite you to explore how we came to love building dream homes and what is at the heart of Overstreet Builders.
In 1961 the foundation for the Overstreet family business was cast. Walter Overstreet began his career as a carpenter/contractor, compiling vital knowledge necessary for success in the trade. After a few years of experience, he established Overstreet Builders, a small home-building company that would soon earn a reputation for superior quality custom homes. As he developed a name for himself, it became evident that his personal commitment to the building industry would be unsurpassed.
Several years later, after establishing himself as a well-recognized and respected builder (and board member of the Northern Illinois Home Builders Association), Walter Overstreet began grooming his son, Doug; teaching him the skills of the trade as well as details of running a family-owned business.
As the company progressed, Overstreet Builders grew to be a fully staffed semi-custom/custom home-building company. Today, the business remains family-owned and is led by President Doug Overstreet (a past president of the Northern Illinois Home Builders Association). The most recent addition to the family business is Doug’s son, Greg, a Purdue University graduate with a business management degree. Greg is the third generation involved in the family business, working side by side with Doug. Together, they uphold the same commitment to integrity and superior craftsmanship made by their father and grandfather over fifty years ago. As in the beginning, Overstreet Builders remains dedicated to the individual needs of each of its customers and takes pride in the exceptional quality of homes it builds.
At Overstreet Builders, we are committed to building high-quality homes. From design, through construction, to final closing, we believe that no detail is ever too small or unimportant. This commitment is a time-honored tradition, handed-down…a success formula through the generations... from our family to yours.
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