Few people in Chicagoland’s home renovation business are as well known, or as experienced as Bill Conforti. The man has even earned his own honorary Chicago street! After an early start in real estate and property development, Bill recognized the business need for experienced, quality workmanship from his contractors and in 1988 took the bull by the horns and opened Siding 1, following up five years later with Windows 1, as a natural extension of his offerings, meeting his clients demand for quality exterior solutions. 

In 1995 he launched Cobblestone Development, working with his extensive network of architects and contractors to develop new homes in the Chicagoland area. In 2009, with the downturn of the economy, Bill migrated from development and launched Cobblestone Remodeling, offering high quality interior and exterior remodeling services to an eager customer base. 

Bill always understood the importance of surrounding himself with highly talented & reliable employees, who matched his own high expectations of the work they completed for his clients. His stellar reputation grew and 60% of his new projects were the result of referrals from his very satisfied customer base.

A gifted and successful businessman, Bill’s true strength lies in his ability to develop genuine friendships and positive working relationships with all who are lucky enough to cross his path. Before the term ‘networking’ entered popular vernacular, Bill was ahead of his time, connecting people within his circle of friends and colleagues, reaching out to help & support others, making introductions, offering sage advice and wise counsel to any who sought him out. 

It is Bill’s legendary relationship building, coinciding with his personal desire to step back from the day to day management of Cobblestone Remodeling which led to the creation of two new  companies & partnerships, Cobblestone Exteriors, led by Ryan Waltz, focused on providing siding, windows, roofing, doors, decks, gutters, fencing, soffit/fascia and hardscape and Cobblestone Interiors, led by Jorge Catrain, specializing in end to end design/build projects, including whole house remodels, additions & dormers, ADU or Accessory Dwelling Units. Jorge and his team are equally adept at design and build of single family homes, high rise condo rehabs, as well as designing and installing new kitchens & baths.