McMurray

McMurray Inc. is a North Shore Chicago-based, full-service general contractor and custom home builder specializing in high-end residential renovations and new construction. Founded in 1989, our firm has established a reputation for delivering exceptional quality and exceeding client expectations through a deeply personalized approach to construction. We are committed to building lasting relationships based on trust, transparency, and a shared passion for creating exceptional living spaces.

Our Philosophy

Our core values are deeply rooted in a love for architecture, a respect for the collaborative process, and an unwavering dedication to providing remarkable client experiences. We understand that building or renovating a home is a significant investment, both financial and emotional. That's why we strive to make the process as smooth and enjoyable as possible for our clients.

We are not a cookie-cutter builder. We embrace the unique vision and aspirations of each homeowner, taking the time to understand their needs, dreams, and lifestyle. This individualized approach allows us to craft custom solutions that truly reflect our clients' personal style and preferences.

Our Services

McMurray Inc. provides a comprehensive suite of services to cater to every aspect of your project, from initial conceptualization to final completion.

Our expertise encompasses:

• Turn-key Construction: We manage every stage of your project, from budget planning and design development to material procurement and meticulous construction, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience.
• Collaborative Design: We work closely with you and your chosen architect to ensure open communication, clear expectations, and a final product that surpasses your vision.
• Expert Budget Management: We implement a rigorous budgetary process to provide accurate cost estimates and transparent financial tracking, guaranteeing your project stays on track and within your financial constraints.

Our extensive network of trusted subcontractors, each bringing decades of experience, ensures that every aspect of your project is handled with the utmost skill and professionalism. Whether it's roofing, plumbing, tile work, or electrical services, our extended team shares our commitment to delivering impeccable craftsmanship.

• In-house Design and Fabrication: Our full-service woodworking shop allows us to create custom cabinetry, millwork, and built-ins tailored to your unique design specifications. We meticulously craft kitchens, bathrooms, custom shelving, and other bespoke woodworking elements, adding a personalized touch to your home.

• Renovation Expertise: We specialize in all types of renovation projects, from minor cosmetic updates to major structural overhauls. We handle every detail with precision, ensuring minimal disruption to your daily life and a seamless transition to your newly remodeled space.

• New Construction: Our team possesses the expertise to bring your dream home to life from the ground up. We manage every phase of the new construction process, from site preparation to final landscaping, ensuring a high-quality, personalized, and stress-free experience.

McMurray Inc. is dedicated to exceeding your expectations, delivering on our promises, and crafting lasting legacies through exceptional craftsmanship and unwavering commitment to client satisfaction.

Client Testimonials

We are proud of the long-lasting relationships we have built with our clients over the years. Their satisfaction is our greatest reward. Here's what some of our valued clients have to say:

• "We prefer working with homeowners that want to expand and renovate their own personal home. We become problem solvers alongside them, and help them see new possibilities for the future." - Scott M. Walker, President

• "McMurray Inc was a gem to work with. Sure, there are larger groups, with larger crews, and often much larger workloads. McMurray's attention to our job was first rate and personal, and their commitment to work with us during the whole process - despite our changing needs and interests- was really a breath of fresh air. To say their work was top-notch was a by-product of this personal care and craft." - Evanston Resident and Client

• "We work as team. It is our collaboration with clients, architects, and trusted subcontractors that really sets us apart. We ask questions. We challenge. We execute. We have found the best results from from all minds working together." - Scott M. Walker, President

• "McMurray Inc came to us with a promise. I, for one, did not believe that they could actually do and say what they said they were going to do based on past experience with contractors. I don't like to say it, but I was proven wrong. They were committed to their promise, flexible in their process, and focused in their execution. It was one of the first times I was delighted to be dead wrong." - Winnetka Resident and Client