SilverBullet Inc. is Naperville's veteran-owned general contractor — delivering kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, basement finishing, and commercial build outs across DuPage County with military discipline and local expertise.
Naperville is our home base. Our crews work here every week — in the neighborhoods off Ogden Avenue, in the newer construction along Route 59, in the older homes near downtown and the Riverwalk. We know Naperville's building department, we know its neighborhoods, and we know what homeowners here expect from a contractor.
SilverBullet Inc. has completed 500+ projects across Naperville since our founding — kitchen remodels, master bath renovations, basement finishing projects, room additions, and commercial build outs in the Route 59 and I-88 corridors. Our team lives and works here. When you call us, you're calling a neighbor — not a franchise.
We work across all of Naperville's neighborhoods — from the historic homes near downtown and the Riverwalk to the newer subdivisions off Route 59 and 95th Street, to the estate properties west of Naper Boulevard.
SilverBullet Inc. delivers residential and commercial remodeling services throughout Naperville, IL — from kitchen and bathroom renovations to full commercial build outs in DuPage County.
Why Naperville Homeowners Choose SilverBullet Inc.
We're Based Here
SilverBullet is headquartered in the Lombard/Naperville area. Our crews work in Naperville daily — no long travel times, no inflated drive-time charges, no out-of-area contractors learning your permit office on your dime.
We Know the Permit Process
We've pulled permits in Naperville's Building Division for kitchen remodels, basement finishes, room additions, and commercial TI projects. We know what they require, how long review takes, and how to avoid the back-and-forth that delays projects.
500+ Local Projects
Every contractor claims experience. Ours is documented in Naperville driveways, kitchens, and basements across the city. We can point to finished projects in your neighborhood.
All Service Areas
We Serve All of Chicagoland
SilverBullet Inc. serves 16 communities across the western and southwestern Chicago suburbs. Click any city to learn more.
Naperville sits in DuPage & Will County. Naperville straddles DuPage and Will counties, but the City of Naperville reviews and inspects the work regardless of which county your parcel sits in.
Below is the office that reviews and inspects residential work in Naperville, so you can check
requirements yourself before you commit to anything.
Transportation, Engineering & Development — Building Permits
Municipal contact details and fees change — always confirm on the official page above before relying on them.
What usually needs a permit
A general guide for remodeling work in this market — your municipality has the final say.
Almost always
Kitchen and bathroom remodels that move or add plumbing or electrical, basement finishing, room additions, decks, and window or door openings that change framing.
Usually
New electrical circuits, panel work, HVAC changes, water heater replacement, and structural work of any kind — including removing a load-bearing wall.
Usually not
Painting, flooring, cabinet refacing, countertop replacement, and like-for-like fixture swaps that reuse the existing rough-in.
You do not have to manage any of this yourself.
SilverBullet pulls every required permit under our own license and carries the job through final
inspection — on kitchen,
bathroom,
basement and
addition work alike. Skipping permits is what causes
problems at resale, and it is not something we do. More detail in our
guide to remodeling permits across DuPage & Will County,
or see the full FAQ.
Our Work Nearby
Projects Near Naperville
Real jobs we have completed in and around Naperville — full photo sets, scope and materials on each.
Hiring a Remodeling or General Contractor in Naperville
Most of what separates a good contractor from an expensive mistake can be checked before anyone signs. Below is the list we would give a neighbor, and it applies to us as much as to anyone else you are talking to. None of it takes long, and a contractor worth hiring will have every answer ready.
What to check before you commit to home remodeling in Naperville, IL
Licenses
Illinois does not issue a statewide general contractor license, so “licensed” on its own tells you little. Specific trades are licensed: the State licenses plumbers and roofing contractors, and the City of Naperville’s own residential permit guide tells homeowners to ask electricians, plumbers, irrigation contractors and roofers for proof of a current license. Ask the general contractor which licensed trades will be on your job.
Insurance
The Illinois Home Repair and Remodeling Act requires anyone in the home repair and remodeling business to carry liability and property damage insurance, with a narrow exception for very large firms. Ask for a certificate of insurance and call the agent named on it to confirm the policy is current.
Permit
Remodels, additions, structural repairs and most electrical work need a City of Naperville building permit, issued through the Transportation, Engineering & Development (TED) Business Group. Ask who will apply for it. The City’s guide warns against any contractor who suggests skipping permits or inspections, and notes that work done outside city ordinances can complicate a sale later.
Contract
For residential work over $1,000, Illinois law requires a written contract before work starts, stating the total cost with parts and materials itemized and the contractor’s business name and address. Before you sign, the contractor must also hand you the state pamphlet “Home Repair: Know Your Consumer Rights,” and on jobs over $1,000 you sign a form acknowledging you received it.
Liens
Under the Illinois Mechanics Lien Act, subcontractors and suppliers who go unpaid can file a lien against your home. Before you pay, ask for the contractor’s sworn statement listing everyone working on the job and what each is owed, and collect lien waivers as the money goes out.
Payments
Tie payments to finished stages of work. The City’s guide is blunt on this point: never pay for a whole project in advance. A modest deposit, or payment for materials already delivered to the house, is a different matter.
How a general contractor runs a Naperville remodel
A general contractor is the one party answerable for the whole job, so you sign one contract and call one number instead of managing each trade yourself. On our projects the work moves in this order:
Walkthrough and scope. We see the house, the structure and the existing mechanicals, and write down exactly what is being built.
Design and selections. Layout, finishes and fixtures get settled on paper. Structural changes usually need drawings from an Illinois licensed design professional before the City will review them.
Contract, then permit. The signed contract comes first; then we submit the permit application to the TED Business Group and answer the reviewers’ questions.
Build and inspect. We sequence demolition, framing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, drywall and finishes, and schedule the City inspections the permit calls for at each stage.
Final inspection and closeout. The permit is closed with a final inspection, we walk the punch list with you, and you receive the lien waivers for the job.
What Naperville homeowners usually bring us
Older homes near downtown. Houses built before 1978 bring federal lead-safe work rules whenever painted surfaces are disturbed, and window replacement is always covered. Homes inside the Naperville Historic District can also need a Certificate of Appropriateness before exterior changes to the front of the house. Our guide to remodeling in Naperville’s historic district explains which work goes to staff and which goes to the Commission.
1980s and 1990s subdivisions south of 75th Street. Many of these houses are structurally sound and still carry their original kitchens, bathrooms and unfinished lower levels. That makes them the bulk of our kitchen remodeling, bathroom and basement finishing work here. If you are still comparing bids, our 10 questions to ask before hiring a contractor are a useful script for every call.
Ask us every question on this list
Call a veteran-owned Naperville general contractor directly, or send us your project details for a free in-home estimate.
How do I get a remodeling permit in Naperville, IL?
For most structural, electrical, or plumbing work in Naperville, you'll need a permit from the City of Naperville Building Division at 400 S. Eagle St. SilverBullet pulls all required permits as part of our process — you don't need to manage that yourself.
What remodeling services does SilverBullet offer in Naperville?
We offer full residential and commercial remodeling in Naperville: kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, basement finishing, room additions, interior renovations, exterior remodeling, office build outs, retail renovations, restaurant construction, and ADA compliance upgrades.
How long does a kitchen remodel take in Naperville?
A mid-range kitchen remodel in Naperville typically takes 4-8 weeks from demo to completion. Projects requiring layout changes or structural work take longer. We give you a firm timeline in writing before work begins.
Is SilverBullet licensed and insured in Illinois?
Yes. SilverBullet Inc. is fully licensed and insured to perform general contracting and remodeling work in Illinois, including Naperville and all surrounding municipalities.
Do you offer free estimates in Naperville?
Yes — we offer free in-home estimates for all residential and commercial remodeling projects in Naperville and the surrounding suburbs. Call (630) 202-0689 or use our contact form to schedule.
How do I choose a remodeling contractor in Naperville?
Start with what you can verify. Illinois has no statewide general contractor license, so ask which licensed trades (plumbers, electricians, roofers) will work on your house, get a certificate of insurance, and confirm who will pull the City of Naperville building permit. For work over $1,000, Illinois law requires a written contract showing the total cost, and you should receive the state’s “Home Repair: Know Your Consumer Rights” pamphlet before you sign. Our hiring checklist above walks through each item.
What does a general contractor do on a Naperville remodel?
A general contractor is responsible for the whole job: the written scope and contract, the building permit through the City’s TED Business Group, scheduling the licensed trades, passing City inspections, and closing out with a final inspection and lien waivers. You deal with one company and one phone number instead of coordinating plumbers, electricians and carpenters yourself.
What should I check before starting home remodeling in Naperville, IL?
Three things shape the plan. First, whether the work needs a permit: kitchen and bath remodels that move plumbing or wiring, basement finishing, additions and structural work almost always do. Second, whether the house is in the Naperville Historic District, where exterior changes to the front can need a Certificate of Appropriateness. Third, whether it was built before 1978, which brings federal lead-safe rules when paint is disturbed. After that, get a written contract, tie payments to completed work, and collect lien waivers as you pay.
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