No. 01 / About IHC Family-Owned · Crystal Lake, IL · Since 2005

Three generations
of doing
it right.

7,000+ projects since 2005. Women-led, family-owned. McHenry County’s most certified exterior remodeling contractor — and the only one with all five major manufacturer certifications.

No. 02 / The Story

Started in 1974.
Still here. Still answering
the same phone.

1974: The first generation.

Rhett’s father started Rainyday Gutter Company while working at O’Hare. He worked nights at the airport and ran gutters by day. That work ethic is the only thing IHC has ever inherited that matters.

2005: Innovative Home Concepts opens.

Rhett Wilborn launched IHC out of a small Crystal Lake office on Route 176. Same address. Same phone number. Two principles from day one: do the job right the only way, and your word is the most important thing you have.

Today: Women-led, family-run.

Courtney Wander runs daily operations as General Manager. Skyler Wilborn (Rhett’s son) is third generation in the trade. Ryleigh Morton (Courtney’s daughter) handles project coordination. Three generations under one roof.

Three generations of the Wilborn family standing in front of an Innovative Home Concepts service van in Crystal Lake, Illinois
Three generations. Same family. Same Crystal Lake address since 2005.
Rhett Wilborn, founder of Innovative Home Concepts
No. 03 / Meet the Founder

Rhett Wilborn,
in his own story.

Rhett didn’t just choose construction — he was born into it. At age three, his father launched Rainyday Gutter Company from scratch while working as a baggage handler at O’Hare Airport, instilling an entrepreneurial spirit and blue-collar work ethic that would define Rhett’s entire career.

Nearly four decades later, that foundation has grown into Innovative Home Concepts — McHenry County’s most trusted name in exterior remodeling. From working as a teenage laborer to leading a family enterprise that’s served over 5,000 homeowners, Rhett has built his reputation on two unwavering principles learned from his father: do the job right the only way, and your word is the most important thing you have.

He holds an Illinois public adjuster license and personally oversees the storm damage division. When he’s not on a roof or fighting an insurance company, you’ll find him at Foxhole Pizza and Pub in McHenry — a family business he co-owns with Courtney, Skyler, and Ryleigh — at a McHenry County chamber event, or coaching youth sports.

  • Industry experience: Since 1987 · 2nd-generation contractor
  • Education: Crystal Lake South HS ’89 · University of Iowa ’93
  • Recognition: Remodeler Big 50 (2018) · Best of Fox 10 of last 15 years
  • Key credentials: Only Andersen Elite Contractor and James Hardie Preferred Remodeler in McHenry County
21+
Years in Business
7,000+
Projects Completed
5,000+
Homeowners Served
4.6
395+ Google Reviews
No. 04 / The Team

The people who answer
when you call.

Most exterior contractors hide behind a 1-800 number. Here’s exactly who you’re working with.

No. 05 / Certifications

Five manufacturer certifications.
Nobody else in the county has all five.

Each of these requires factory audits of our work, our crew, and our process. They’re not paid memberships — they’re earned. If your installer isn’t certified, your manufacturer warranty may not be honored.

01 James Hardie Preferred Remodeler

Top-tier fiber cement installer credential. Factory-audited installation quality.

02 Andersen Elite Contractor

Highest installer tier. Required training on every Andersen product line.

03 CertainTeed ShingleMaster

Highest residential roofing credential CertainTeed awards.

04 LP SmartSide Preferred Installer

Engineered wood siding certification. Required for full warranty coverage.

05 GutterShutter Exclusive Dealer

The only authorized GutterShutter dealer in McHenry & Lake Counties.

Licensed & Insured.

  • IL Licensed Roofing Contractor (Unlimited) — License #104.015093
  • $1M General Liability per occurrence / $2M aggregate
  • $1M Workers’ Compensation
  • $1M Umbrella policy
  • Sister company: IHC Public Adjusters (separately licensed Illinois public adjusting firm per 215 ILCS 5/1575)
  • A+ Better Business Bureau rating
No. 06 / Sister Company

IHC Public Adjusters.
Your insurance company’s least favorite call.

Our sister company — IHC Public Adjusters, a separately licensed Illinois public adjusting firm — has been handling storm damage insurance claims since 2006. Most contractors hand you an estimate and wish you luck with your insurance company. Our team files the claim, meets the adjuster, and fights for full coverage.

We use the same Xactimate software the insurance companies use, so when they say a line item isn’t covered, we know exactly why — and how to push back. Financial relationship between IHC and IHC Public Adjusters is disclosed in writing per 215 ILCS 5/1575.

No. 07 / In Their Words

Innovative Home Concepts did my roof, gutters, siding, fascia and wrap. They not only did an amazing job, but they were awesome at getting my insurance to cover it. I strongly recommend them for your exterior needs.

No. 08 / Community

More than
a contractor.

This isn’t just where we work — it’s where we live, eat, and raise our families.

Chamber memberships

Active members of the Crystal Lake Chamber, McHenry Area Chamber, and Woodstock Chamber. We show up to meetings, sponsor events, and support other local businesses.

Youth sports

We sponsor youth sports teams across McHenry County, including the McHenry Junior Warriors football team. You’ll see the IHC name on jerseys at football fields, baseball diamonds, and soccer fields across Crystal Lake, McHenry, and Woodstock.

Local events

You’ll spot our trucks at Shamrock on the Fox, McHenry Fiesta Days, 4th of July parades, and McHenry County home shows. We participate because we live here — not because it’s a marketing strategy.

Foxhole Pizza & Pub

The Wilborn family also co-owns Foxhole Pizza and Pub at 3308 W Elm Street in McHenry — a local favorite in the historic Riverside Hotel building (since 1864). Supporting local means being local.

No. 09 / Recognition

The awards we don’t
chase.

We don’t enter contests for awards. They come from doing the same quality work, year after year, for the same community.

No. 10 / Visit Us

Stop by the showroom.
Or get a free estimate.

The only contractor showroom in McHenry County. Touch James Hardie boards, sit in front of an Andersen window, examine a GutterShutter cross-section. Or skip the visit and request a free in-home estimate — we come to you.

4410 IL-176, Suite 1
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 4 PM · Walk-ins welcome

Our Trusted Partners

James Hardie Andersen Windows and Doors LP SmartSide GutterShutter Midway Windows Mastic by Ply Gem CraneBoard siding Versetta Stone ShingleMaster F-Wave synthetic roofing Brava composite roofing SpectraMetals gutters

Contact Us

Innovative Home Concepts, Inc.

4410 IL-176, Ste 1
Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Phone: (815) 356-9020

Text: (815) 356-9020

Email: info@innovativehomeconcepts.com

Hours: Mon–Fri 9 AM – 4 PM

Get a Free Estimate

Tell us about your project and we’ll get back to you within one business day. Or skip the form and call — we pick up.

Request a Quote

Or Call (815) 356-9020

Certifications & Awards

James Hardie Preferred Remodeler

Andersen Elite Contractor

LP SmartSide Preferred Installer

CertainTeed ShingleMaster

GutterShutter Authorized Dealer

BBB A+ Rating

Best of Fox — Winner since 2011

Readers Choice Award 2025 (Windows & Doors)

Remodeling Magazine Big 50

Qualified Remodeler Top 500

Areas we serve.

We serve homeowners and businesses across McHenry County, northern Lake County, and parts of Cook County:

No. 11 / Begin

Get your free estimate.

(815) 356-9020

Free in-home consultation with material samples. Call, text, or fill the form — we respond within one business day. No spam, no obligation, free estimates for all services.

IL Licensed Roofing Contractor #104.015093 · Fully Insured: $1M GL / $1M WC / $1M Umbrella · Verify at IDFPR.illinois.gov