Icon Building Group

I have been in and out of a lot of new construction in Lake County, and the work stands out. The finishes are a real step above what you usually see, and the trim, cabinetry and tile were all clean and well executed. What impressed me most is that the house was fully custom, so nothing was pulled off a standard plan. Every detail had to be decided and built from scratch, and it still came out cohesive and thought through. The team was easy to deal with, responsive when questions came up, and they kept the job moving. If your are thinking about building custom in this area, It is highly suggested you to reach out to Icon Building Group.

We hired this builder for a renovation of our home and were extremely happy with the experience. They were knowledgeable, dependable, and easy to communicate with throughout the project. The workmanship was excellent, and we really appreciated their attention to detail and the care they took with our home. Everything came together beautifully, and the finished space was exactly what we had hoped for. I would absolutely recommend them for a home renovation.

We hired this builder for an addition to our home and had a great experience from start to finish. The team was professional, responsive, and kept us informed throughout the entire project. They paid close attention to the details and made sure the new space blended beautifully with our existing home. The quality of the work exceeded our expectations, and we couldn’t be happier with the finished addition. I would highly recommend them to anyone considering a home addition or renovation.

When I was looking for a custom home builder, I wanted someone I could trust to provide quality work and guide me through the process. I’m so glad I found Icon Building Group. Their team was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and great to work with from start to finish. Their attention to detail and quality of craftsmanship really stood out. I would definitely recommend Icon Building Group to anyone looking for a reliable and experienced custom home builder.

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.

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

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 our dream home come together!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.