Our Story

Three Generations of Custom Home Building

Cook Builders was founded in 1974 by Richard Cook, whose passion for craftsmanship and commitment to quality laid the foundation for one of Northwest Indiana’s most respected custom home builders. More than 50 years later, those same values continue under the leadership of the next generations of family ownership.

Today, Cook Builders is proudly owned and operated by Dave DeBoer and his son, Justin DeBoer—bringing together three generations of family experience in custom home construction. With deep roots in Lake County and a hands-on approach to every project, Cook Builders blends time-tested building principles with modern design, materials, and energy-efficient construction practices.

We specialize in fully customized homes, offering in-house blueprint modifications to meet your needs, lifestyle, and budget. From distinctive structural details and unique exterior designs to 2×6 exterior walls, energy-efficient low-E windows, high-efficiency furnaces, and superior insulation systems, we believe the quality you don’t see is just as important as what you do.

Building with Cook Builders means more than constructing a home—it means creating a long-term investment, a place to grow, and a lifestyle tailored to you. We take pride in building strong relationships alongside strong homes, guiding our clients through the design and construction process with transparency, integrity, and personal attention.

Cook Builders remains a family business, built on generations of trust, with your family in mind. We don’t just build homes—we build dreams, and we look forward to helping you turn yours into a reality.