Basement Remodeling Experts
Expert Basement Remodeling Services
GS Construction & Remodeling specializes in professional Basement Remodeling. As a father-son team, we bring decades of combined experience to every project.
From the first walkthrough to the last punch-list item, Greg or Patryk runs your Basement Remodeling project themselves. That means a scope written out line by line instead of one number, permits pulled and handled with your village, and the same faces on site rather than a crew you've never met.
- Specialized Basement Remodeling expertise
- On-site supervision for every project
- Transparent pricing with no surprises
- Quality craftsmanship guaranteed
"Your Basement Remodeling project deserves the best—we deliver it."
Neighborhoods & landmarks near our Des Plaines basement finishing
Lake Opeka at Lake Park, Des Plaines Theatre, Metropolitan Square, Rivers Casino, Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center, Prairie Lakes Community Center, Oakton College, Maine West High School, Metra UP-NW at Des Plaines and Cumberland
Neighborhoods we work in
- Lake Park
- Devonshire
- Orchard Place
- O'Hare
- Cumberland
- Longridge
- Friendship Park
Basement finishing in Des Plaines, IL
Basement finishing in Des Plaines often transforms the underutilized lower levels of the city's prevalent postwar ranches, Cape Cods, split-levels, and bi-levels. These homes, originally built with unfinished or minimally finished basements, present an ideal canvas for expanding usable living space. A typical basement finishing project here involves converting a utilitarian area into a functional extension of the home, tailored to modern family life. We commonly encounter basements with relatively open floor plans, allowing for flexible design, but also those with existing mechanicals that require thoughtful integration. Our work redefines these spaces from mere storage zones into vibrant, comfortable areas.
What Des Plaines homeowners ask for
Des Plaines homeowners frequently request dedicated entertainment zones, complete with home theaters or recreation rooms, to complement their mid-century living spaces. Given the family-centric nature of the community, the addition of a spare bedroom or a private home office is also a common request. Many seek to add a full bathroom, enhancing the basement's functionality and increasing overall home value.
About Des Plaines
Des Plaines is a postwar boom town, with ranches, Cape Cods, split-levels, and bi-levels filling in around a historic downtown. Remodeling here usually means opening up compartmentalized floor plans, rebuilding original bathrooms, or adding space.
Des Plaines' population nearly quadrupled between 1950 and 1970 as ranches, Cape Cods, split-levels, and bi-levels filled in around a downtown centered on Miner and Ellinwood Streets since the 1870s, while the Cumberland neighborhood mixes 1920s Tudors into that stock. Families are served by District 62 schools and Maine West, with Metra UP-NW stops downtown and at Cumberland.
The rapid growth between 1950 and 1970, filling in areas around Miner and Ellinwood Streets and the Cumberland neighborhood, means many basements will have lower ceiling heights typical of that era, often requiring creative bulkheads for ductwork. Homes from the 1920s mixed into the Cumberland stock may present more significant moisture challenges and a greater need for modern drain tile systems. The prevalence of lead or galvanized service lines, which the City has a replacement plan for, necessitates verification before plumbing-heavy basement remodels to ensure proper water pressure and quality for new bathrooms. Given the Des Plaines River's proximity just east of downtown, basement finishing must prioritize flood protection measures like overhead sewers, backwater valves, and backup sump pumps, which can qualify for the City's Flood Rebate Program. Mechanicals in these older homes, especially those with original compartmentalized floor plans, often require strategic relocation or boxing to maximize usable space. Egress window installation is a common upgrade, especially in homes built before modern code requirements, to ensure safety and increase the basement's functionality as living space.
Basement finishing in Des Plaines requires specific inspections for framing, electrical, plumbing, and insulation work, ensuring compliance with local safety and building codes. GS Construction & Remodeling manages the complete permit application, plan review, and inspection scheduling process for all basement projects.
How your Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines Love Us
Real reviews from homeowners. Ask us for live phone references.
Greg and Patryk do amazing work and are incredible to work with! GS Construction completed two extensive bathroom renovations for us, including completely reconfiguring layouts and expanding one. Both bathrooms are absolutely beautiful, and they have significantly improved our family's quality of life in our home. Patryk and Greg are great communicators, take pride in their work, and have good attention to detail. Throughout the project, they really listened to us, took the time to understand what we wanted, kept progress going in a timely manner, and provided expert advice/suggestions and help on specific questions along the way. Every one of their team members did high-quality work. We couldn't be happier with the end result, and definitely will hire them for future renovations!
Before & After & Timelapse
What homeowners near Des Plaines say
“Greg and Patryk do amazing work and are incredible to work with! GS Construction completed two extensive bathroom renovations for us, including completely reconfiguring layouts and expanding one. Both bathrooms are absolutely beautiful, and...”
“We found G&S on Houzz.com and couldn’t be happier. They created a full basement bathroom and did drywall work to enclose a section of the basement to create a small 4th bedroom. Not only was the price reasonable but their communication and...”
“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...”
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Budgeting first? See real 2026 price ranges in our basement remodeling cost guide — and what your Des Plaines permit will add in our permit guide.
Completed projects around Des Plaines
GS Construction crews have completed 248 projects within 10 miles of Des Plaines — 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 basement remodeling in Des Plaines 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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- (224) 735-4200
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Service Area
Des Plaines and surrounding Chicagoland areas