Tinker Chance Eiesland

What Tinker Chance Eiesland does

Tinker Chance Eiesland is a privately-held, full-service design and construction firm formed through the merger of three independent companies: Eiesland Builders (founded in the early 1950s, focused on high-end estates and luxury homes on Chicago's North Shore), Oak + Mend (an interior design and renovation firm founded by Alissa Cardone), and Tinker & Chance (a real estate development and construction management firm founded by childhood friends Patrick Chappell and Jon Ferrera). The combined entity is led by four principals and operates three physical offices in Glenview (North Shore), Chicago, and Denver, with stated team presence across Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The firm has developed, rehabbed, or built out over 400 homes, multi-unit dwellings, and commercial spaces, with combined experience exceeding 40 years.

The firm delivers three integrated service lines — Construction, Design, and Development — organized around three project categories: Single-Family Residential (custom homes and gut rehabs), Multi-Family Residential (condos, apartments, townhomes, and mixed-use buildings), and Commercial (restaurant, retail, and boutique hotel build-outs). A notable technical asset is an in-house custom wood shop enabling in-house millwork, cabinetry, and furniture production, which supports quality control on high-end finish work. Revenue is generated primarily through fixed-price project contracts and professional services fees for design and construction management; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Customer mix spans affluent residential homeowners, property developers and investors (including Reside and Newcastle Ltd), commercial operators (The Guesthouse Hotel Chicago, Felice's Roman Style Pizza, Collectivo Coffee), and institutional clients (Loyola University Chicago).

Distribution is direct-to-consumer via office locations, a website with a "Request A Quote" form, phone, and email, with referrals and repeat customers serving as the primary acquisition channel. The firm has no external investors, no parent company, and no public funding history.

Name

Tinker Chance Eiesland

Legal name

Tinker Chance Eiesland

Website

https://tinkerchanceeiesland.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tinker Chance Eiesland is a privately-held, full-service design and construction firm formed from the merger of Eiesland Builders, Oak + Mend, and Tinker & Chance, serving high-end residential, multi-family, and commercial clients across the Midwest and Colorado with integrated construction, design, and development services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Construction Services

NAICS

Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Built-Ins (Shelving, Entertainment Centers, Mudrooms) (HSAPAIAH)

Keywords

• Custom home building
• Luxury residential construction
• Design-build services
• Commercial construction
• Interior design services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: Project-based construction services for residential and commercial projects, including new construction, full gut rehabs, and partial renovations. Revenue generated through fixed-price contracts based on project scope.
2. Design Services: Professional interior design services for new homes, finish selection, and furnishing. Offered as standalone service or integrated with construction projects.
3. Development Services: Real estate development and property investment services, including multi-unit residential and commercial space development for their own portfolio and client investors.
4. Construction Management: Project management services overseeing planning, development, construction, design, and completion. Includes coordination of sub-contractors and vendors.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Tinker Chance Eiesland is a full-service design and construction firm offering integrated construction, interior design, and real estate development services. The firm builds and rehabs luxury single-family homes, multi-unit residential buildings, and commercial spaces (restaurants, retail, and boutique hotels), supported by an in-house custom wood shop for millwork and cabinetry.

Product overview

Tinker Chance Eiesland is a premier full-service design and construction firm formed from the merger of Eiesland Builders, Oak + Mend, and Tinker & Chance. The company offers three integrated core services: Construction (master building with planning, development, and completion), Design (professional design assistance and finishes selection), and Development (residential and commercial property development). These services are delivered through three project categories: Single-Family Residential (custom homes and gut rehabs), Multi-Family Residential (condos, apartments, and multi-unit buildings), and Commercial (restaurants, retail, and boutique hotels). The collective brings over 40 years of experience in the Chicagoland area with teams present in Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construction Services
• Design Services
• Development Services
• Custom Wood Shop

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 400 homes, multi-unit dwellings, and commercial spaces developed or rehabbed in the Chicagoland area.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Loyola University ChicagominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe company built The Flats at Loyola Station, a 10-unit new construction brick building located directly adjacent to Loyola University Chicago's north shore campus. This project was part of a larger Loyola University commercial development and parking structure serving the new Loyola Red Line El Station. The partnership enabled construction of vacation rental units for Loyola visitors.
• Reside and Newcastle LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTinker Chance Eiesland served as the construction partner for a 14-unit mixed use gut-rehab project developed by Reside and Newcastle Ltd in Andersonville. The project featured fully updated kitchens and bathrooms with condo-like finishes, including granite countertops, tile backsplashes, stainless steel appliances, new hardwood flooring, and in-unit laundry.
• Collectivo CoffeeminorOthersCollectivo Coffee is a storefront tenant in the 14-unit mixed use building that Tinker Chance Eiesland developed in partnership with Reside and Newcastle Ltd in Andersonville. This represents a commercial tenant relationship within a completed development project.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Walsh Construction: Major Chicago-based general contractor (Walsh Group) with broad capabilities across commercial, residential, healthcare, and transportation construction; an incumbent peer across TCE's multi-unit and commercial segments.
• Clune Construction: National commercial general contractor with a strong Chicago presence across corporate interiors and hospitality; comparable to TCE on commercial and boutique hotel buildouts at a much larger scale.
• Leopardo Companies: Major Chicago-based general contractor with deep commercial, healthcare, and multifamily experience; overlaps with TCE on multi-family and commercial buildouts across the Chicagoland market.
• Pepper Construction: Large Chicago-area general contractor serving commercial, healthcare, education, and hospitality clients; an incumbent peer in TCE's multi-unit, hospitality, and institutional segments.
• W.E. O'Neil Construction: Chicago-founded general contractor with multi-regional commercial, hospitality, and multifamily capabilities; comparable to TCE's commercial and multi-family segments at significantly larger scale.
• Bulley & Andrews: Established Chicago construction firm with broad residential, commercial, and historic restoration capabilities; overlaps with TCE on luxury residential and commercial work but operates at a wider scale.
• Power Construction: Large Chicago-area general contractor with deep commercial and institutional project experience, overlapping with TCE's hospitality, multi-family, and institutional work.

Direct peers

• IDEAL Design + Build: Chicago-area design-build firm offering integrated design and construction services for residential remodels and custom homes, directly comparable to TCE's Chicagoland design-build model and customer segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tinker-and-chance-eiesland-construction

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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