Drake Difference

Drake Homes & Commercial Builders has been crafting some of the finest custom homes and commercial buildings in East Central Illinois. As a family-owned business, we are passionate about turning your vision into reality—whether it’s a home that reflects your unique lifestyle or a commercial space designed for success. We believe everyone deserves a space they can be proud of, where memories are made, businesses thrive, and communities grow.

 

Craftsmanship Meets Innovation

From our flexible design process to our exceptional craftsmanship, every project is built with meticulous attention to detail and the latest construction techniques. Whether you choose one of our plans or bring your own, our team ensures your project is built to last using cutting-edge technology and materials.

 

Build Your Dream Home On a Superior Foundation

At Drake Homes & Commercial Builders, we use Superior Walls, America’s leader in precast concrete foundation systems. These energy-efficient walls provide a warm, dry foundation while reducing energy costs and increasing building precision. Superior Walls deliver unmatched durability and sustainability, offering homeowners and builders the strongest, most efficient foundation available

 

Engineered Lumber: The Green Building Solution

Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) is one of the most innovative and versatile building products available. It is used to make solutions for applications such as rim board, headers, beams, columns, wall framing, sill plates, and stair stringers.

When used as a part of the flooring system, wood I Beam joist can help floors stay quiet over time, reducing bothersome and costly call backs. Produced at a lower moisture content than conventional lumber, minimizing the effects of shrinking, twisting and warping that can lead to floor squeaks.

Providing the superior performance and durability of engineered wood, International Beams Laminated Veneer Lumber is perfectly suited to spans bearing heavy loads and multi-span applications.

The normal problems associated with increased lumber sizes-like decreased dimensional stability and uniformity-do not apply to our LVL, which utilizes ultrasonically tested and graded Douglas Fir veneer with evenly dispersed natural defects.