Who We Are
Bahrke Built, by Gabriel Bahrke, is a custom home contractor and builder serving the northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin area. As a third-generation builder with over fifteen years of hands-on experience in building, designing. Gabriel approaches each project as a unique opportunity to turn a client's vision into reality.
As a dedicated family man and proud father of five, Gabriel understands the importance of creating spaces that truly feel like home-functional, lasting, and filled with character. Building is not just a profession, but a family legacy, and Gabriel carries that tradition forward with pride, skill, and a relentless attention to every detail.
Rooted in organic thinking and design, Gabriel blends timeless craftsmanship with natural flow and form, ensuring each space feels intuitive, inspired, and in harmony with the way his clients live. From the initial concept to the final walkthrough, he works closely with homeowners to ensure every element reflects their lifestyle, needs, and aesthetic.
Whether it's a new custom build, a renovation, or an addition, Bahrke Built delivers work marked by precision, creativity, transparency, and quality that stands the test of time.
At Bahrke Built, your dream home isn't just a plan on paper-it's a personal mission brought to life with care, craftsmanship, and thoughtful design, passed down through generations.