Arlington Heights Home Remodeling
GS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING
GS Construction & Remodeling has remodeled homes for Arlington Heights homeowners since 2015. Gregory and Patryk are a father-son team with more than 40 years between them, and one of them is on your job personally.
Whole-home work lives or dies on the order things happen in. We run it as one job with one schedule and one number to call, with an owner here on site and a portal showing you the schedule, any change orders and your balance — so the trades aren't tripping over each other and you aren't running your own remodel.
- Free in-home estimate from an owner, not a salesperson
- One itemized scope and one schedule across every room
- Permits and inspections handled with Arlington Heights across every trade
- Workmanship warranty on the whole project — our commitment never expires
"One scope, one schedule, one point of contact."
Recent whole-home remodels we completed in Arlington Heights, IL.
Neighborhoods & landmarks near our Arlington Heights whole-home remodels
Downtown Arlington Heights, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, Metra UP-NW at Arlington Heights and Arlington Park stations, Lake Arlington, John Hersey High School, District 25 schools, Northwest Highway
Neighborhoods we work in
- Scarsdale
- Stonegate
- Greenbrier
- Ridge Park
- Ivy Hill
- Stonegate West
- Wellington
- Windsor Ridge
Whole-home remodeling in Arlington Heights, IL
Whole-home remodeling in Arlington Heights often centers on updating the abundant mid-century housing stock, particularly the ranches and split-levels that define many neighborhoods. These projects commonly involve reconfiguring original, compartmentalized layouts to create more expansive, light-filled living areas, often by removing non-load-bearing walls. For the charming pre-war homes in areas like Stonegate and Scarsdale, whole-home renovations typically focus on preserving architectural character while integrating modern amenities and improving energy efficiency. We frequently address outdated electrical and plumbing systems in these older homes, bringing them up to contemporary standards. A typical whole-home remodel here transforms an entire floor plan, enhancing flow and functionality to better suit modern family life.
What Arlington Heights homeowners ask for
Arlington Heights homeowners undertaking whole-home remodels frequently request open-concept kitchen and living areas, often integrating a previously separate dining room into the main space. Another common request involves expanding or reconfiguring primary suites to include larger bathrooms and walk-in closets, especially in homes where original layouts offered more modest master accommodations. We also see strong demand for dedicated home offices or flexible multi-purpose rooms, reflecting evolving work-from-home trends within a complete home overhaul.
About Arlington Heights
Remodeling in Arlington Heights means reading the town's layers. Our projects map to that mix: careful kitchen and bath renovations in prewar homes, wall removals and open layouts in mid-century ranches, basement build-outs, and additions where a growing family outpaces the original footprint.
The 1920s and '30s gave it character neighborhoods — Stonegate, planned to feel like an English village, and Scarsdale, with its Georgians, Tudors, and Colonials — while the postwar decades filled the surrounding blocks with ranches and split-levels, and recent downtown redevelopment added condominiums around the Metra UP-NW station and Metropolis Performing Arts Centre.
Remodeling the pre-war Georgians, Tudors, and Colonials in Stonegate and Scarsdale often means navigating original, load-bearing structures and updating electrical and plumbing systems that predate modern standards. The widespread ranches and split-levels from the postwar decades frequently require opening up compartmentalized layouts, which involves assessing non-load-bearing walls for reconfigurations. For homes built before 1985, especially those with plumbing-heavy remodels, reviewing the village's lead service line replacement program is a critical consideration. Sequencing work in homes near District 25 schools and John Hersey High School allows families to remain in place, minimizing disruption during extensive renovations. The presence of newer downtown condominiums, while not typical for whole-home remodels, highlights a diverse housing stock where older homes are ripe for modernization.
Whole-home remodeling in Arlington Heights typically triggers structural reviews and requires multiple inspections for framing, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. GS Construction & Remodeling manages all necessary applications, plan reviews, and inspection scheduling through the village's Civic Access Portal, ensuring compliance for every phase of your project.
How your Arlington Heights project runs
ProcessThe same six stages on every job — free in-home estimate through warranty.
Free in-home estimate
Greg or Patryk — the owners, not a salesperson — walk your space, take real measurements, and give you honest feedback on what your budget buys.
Itemized scope & contract
Labor, materials, demolition and disposal priced line by line, not one mystery number. Payment terms and warranty are in the written contract.
Design & selections
Bring your own designer, use our architects and designers, or choose everything yourself. Selections are scheduled ahead so lead times never stall the site.
Permits & scheduling
We pull and manage building, plumbing and electrical permits with your village — typically 1–2 weeks — and hand you a written schedule before demo day.
The build, owner-supervised
Long-standing trade partners working in sequence under daily owner supervision. Your client portal shows the schedule, change orders and current balance.
Walkthrough & warranty
We walk the finished job together, close out every punch-list item, hand over manufacturer paperwork, and your written workmanship warranty starts. Our commitment never expires.
Testimonials
Your Neighbours in Arlington Heights Love Us
Real reviews from homeowners. Ask us for live phone references.
A spectacular experience from beginning to end. Greg & Patryk are attentive, communicative, and very detail oriented. They put significantly thought into every piece of work and help resolve any lingering concerns in a timely manner. They were on site consistently and worked to finish the project in a very reasonable timeline. I would highly recommend their work to anyone looking to complete a full kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom renovation.
Before & After & Timelapse
Our Work
Home Remodeling Projects in Arlington Heights
Browse our home remodeling remodeling projects completed near Arlington Heights. See the quality craftsmanship our family brings to every home remodeling project.
What Arlington Heights homeowners say
“We had an excellent experience working with GS Construction on our primary bedroom and bathroom renovation. From the very beginning, they were incredibly thorough and transparent in outlining the scope of work, budget, and timeline. Everyth...”
“A spectacular experience from beginning to end. Greg & Patryk are attentive, communicative, and very detail oriented. They put significantly thought into every piece of work and help resolve any lingering concerns in a timely manner. They w...”
“We had a fantastic experience working with Patryk and his team on our kitchen remodel. From start to finish, they were professional, friendly, and clearly took pride in their work--and it shows in the final result. We're extremely happy wit...”
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Completed projects around Arlington Heights
GS Construction crews have completed 244 projects within 10 miles of Arlington Heights — part of 429 completed projects across 69 Chicago-area ZIP codes. The map below shows real project density from our records, not a service-area claim.
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Let's Build Beautiful Spaces Together
GS Construction is a father-and-son construction company, and home remodeling in Arlington Heights is work Greg and Patryk run themselves. Expect clear communication, quality craftsmanship, and a straightforward plan—reach out today to schedule a free in-home consultation and get a detailed estimate and honest feedback.
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Service Area
Arlington Heights and surrounding Chicagoland areas