Des Plaines Home Additions

Home addition under construction — open-concept wood framing with the crew on site — representative of the home addition projects GS Construction builds in Des Plaines, IL

Home Additions Experts

Expert Home Additions Services

GS Construction & Remodeling specializes in professional Home Additions. As a father-son team, we bring decades of combined experience to every project.

From initial design consultation to final walkthrough, we handle every aspect of your Home Additions project with care. Our hands-on approach means you'll always have Gregory or Patryk on-site, ensuring quality at every step.

  • Specialized Home Additions expertise
  • On-site supervision for every project
  • Transparent pricing with no surprises
  • Quality craftsmanship guaranteed
Gregory and Patryk - GS Construction
Gregory and Patryk - GS Construction
"Your Home Additions project deserves the best—we deliver it."

Home additions in Des Plaines, IL

Des Plaines is a postwar boom town — its 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. Remodeling here usually means opening up compartmentalized floor plans, rebuilding original bathrooms to the studs, or adding space with an addition or whole-home project. Two local factors shape the work. Most homes get Lake Michigan water through the City's own system, but thousands of service lines are known or suspected lead or galvanized — a city-funded replacement plan has been proposed — so we verify the line before plumbing-heavy remodels. And with the Des Plaines River just east of downtown, we plan basements around flood protection: overhead sewers, backwater valves, and backup sump pumps that can qualify for the City's Flood Rebate Program. Families are served by District 62 schools and Maine West, with Metra UP-NW stops downtown and at Cumberland.

Neighborhoods & landmarks near our Des Plaines home additions

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

Des Plaines permits & building codes for home additions

The City of Des Plaines requires building permits for remodeling, additions, repairs, and demolition, issued through the Community and Economic Development Department's Building Division. Contractors must be licensed, bonded, and insured with the City before a permit can be issued. If a basement project adds flood-control measures such as an overhead sewer or backwater valve, the City's Flood Rebate Program can reimburse 30 percent of eligible costs up to $2,000. GS Construction manages the full permit process — application, plan review, and inspection scheduling — as part of every Des Plaines project.

Home Additions Coverage Around Des Plaines

We provide home additions in Des Plaines and nearby communities to keep schedules, crews, and permitting coordination efficient.

Planning Home Additions in Des Plaines

Most Des Plaines projects start with scope alignment: what to renovate now, what to phase later, and which finishes deliver the highest daily impact. We build plans around your home layout, timeline, and budget priorities.

Execution and permitting in Des Plaines

We handle sequencing, trade coordination, and code-compliance requirements for Home Additions projects in Des Plaines. Permit context: The City of Des Plaines requires building permits for remodeling, additions, repairs, and demolition, issued through the....

Nearby service coverage from Des Plaines

In addition to Des Plaines, we regularly complete Home Additions projects in nearby communities including Mount Prospect, Park Ridge, Rosemont. This helps keep crews, vendors, and scheduling logistics efficient across the area.

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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...”
Carrie & John K — Mount Prospect, IL
“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...”
Drew S — Mount Prospect, IL
“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...”
Christine L — Arlington Heights, IL

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Budgeting first? See real 2026 price ranges in our home additions cost guide — and what your Des Plaines permit will add in our permit guide.

Testimonials

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5 Stars

Patryk, Greg and their team were great to work with. They did our kids bathroom several years ago and we were so pleased with their work we used them again for our primary bathroom. They showed up when they were supposed to, answered calls/emails very timely, had an amazing work ethic and pride in their work. Patryk suggested adding a window that looks better than I could have imagined. They were accommodating to several tweaks to the project and absolutely wonderful. I LOVE my new bathroom. We wouldn't hesitate to use GS Construction again.

Lisa O
Lisa O
Palatine, IL · Dec 2024

Completed projects around Des Plaines

GS Construction crews have completed 232 projects within 10 miles of Des Plaines — part of 399 completed projects across 67 Chicago-area ZIP codes. The map below shows real project density from our records, not a service-area claim.

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Gregory and Patryk - GS Construction
Gregory and Patryk - GS Construction

Let's Build Beautiful Spaces Together

GS Construction is a father-and-son construction company specializing in residential remodeling and renovations in Des Plaines. 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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Des Plaines and surrounding Chicagoland areas

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